Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialJess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 08/08/2025School vouchers are a scam to send taxpayer money to private religious schools. Vouchers are also a violation of church and state. 341101582825
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 09/08/2025Seems Mike Johnson has been using campaign funds to pay his rent in DC, which is a major legal no no. www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson...rawstory.comMike Johnson hit with new accusation showing ‘clear-cut violation’ of federal lawHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has been accused of using campaign money to pay his rent in what the government watchdog group Campaign Legal Center described as a “clear-cut violation of federal campaign ... 2013180667294
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/08/2025Raskin: "What we have is the Trump Justice Department organizing itself not around the interests of the survivors -- the people who were victimized by Maxwell and Epstein -- but rather organizing itself around protecting the perpetrators." 19880502720
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialJack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Nearly $9.7M worth of U.S.‑funded contraceptives…IUDs, implants, pills…sit unused in Belgium, now bound for incineration in France. Despite offers from NGOs, the UN, and Belgium to redistribute them globally, the Trump administration refused. 78620336
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Last year, a majority of voters in Missouri passed a ballot initiative enacting paid sick leave. Yesterday, Missouri's Republican governor signed legislation repealing it. Do Republicans ever listen to the will of their voters? www.commondreams.org/news/missouri-…commondreams.org'A Slap in the Face': Missouri's GOP Governor Repeals Voter-Approved Paid Sick Leave | Common Dreams"The governor's action today demonstrates the absolute disdain Republicans have for working Missourians." 36027661074
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Wow. Trump says that Texas families who are concerned about the lack of warning before the deadly floods are “evil”: “Only a very evil person would ask a question like that.” (clip: @atrupar.com) 111364192152
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/07/2025'In a stunning moment, Republican Senator James Lankford admits that President Biden’s border bill would have been far more successful than anything Trump has done on the border.' via @democraticwins.bsky.social substack.com/@demwinsmedi...substack.comDemocratic Wins Media on SubstackBREAKING: In a stunning moment, Republican Senator James Lankford admits that President Biden’s border bill would have been far more successful than anything Trump has done on the border. Even Republi... 23144751420
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialBrooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social · 05/07/202540% of US children are on Medicaid. It saves whole families, across class, race & region. It took $1 million 50 yrs ago to treat my little sister. Without Medicaid, my family would have been homeless; I would never have had the chance to go to university & contribute my life's work to the country. 2959212
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 19/06/2025No one is better at explaining things than @petebuttigieg.bsky.social. Wishing you all a wonderful and MEANINGFUL Juneteenth! 🖤 162145642070
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/06/2025Barack Obama warned on Tuesday night that the U.S. was “dangerously close” to allowing its government officials to act in a way “consistent with autocracies,” offering a veiled rebuke of the Trump administration that was delivered with trademark caution.trib.alObama Steps Back Into the Public Eye Amid Political and Global UnrestHe spoke about the risks of autocracy during an appearance on Tuesday night with the writer Heather Cox Richardson at a time of deep volatility for his party, the country and the world. 69623174
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialjen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 18/06/2025“[Democracy] requires [government workers, judges and lawyers at DOJ] to take that oath seriously, and when that isn’t happening we start drifting into something that is not consistent with American democracy,” he said. “It is consistent with autocracies. It is consistent with Hungary under Orban.” 15311
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/06/2025damn -- Duckworth to Hegseth: "If you want to be the DHS secretary, maybe you can apply for that job when you're fired from this one due to your incompetence." 567136893401
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialEnigma8750 @enigma8750.bsky.social · 17/06/2025In-Flight Entertainment System not found on most Top Airlines. 46807107
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/06/2025Duckworth to Hegseth: "You are blowing through money like my fellow cadets and I did in our first liberty after basic camp. Luckily I didn't end up with a questionable tattoo ... you're just an unqualified yes man who can't tell the president how to keep Americans safe." 736177784793
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/06/2025Breaking News: The national suicide prevention hotline will no longer work with the Trevor Project or provide specialized support to LGBTQ callers under a new Trump administration directive effective July 17. nyti.ms/444VrdN 65300189
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialGreg Halling @ghalling.bsky.social · 18/06/2025The KFF poll released Tuesday shows that 83% of Americans support Medicaid, slated for an overhaul and spending reductions by GOP lawmakers. (Jennifer Shutt / States Newsroom)buff.lyTwo-thirds of those in nonpartisan poll view GOP’s tax and spending cut bill unfavorably • Washington State StandardWASHINGTON — Republicans and backers of President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again platform support the party’s “big, beautiful bill” as passed by the U.S. House, though Americans overall view… 1176
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/06/2025Schiff: "In the first administration, there were at least a few people in the cabinet of some independence who could say, 'No, Mr. President, that's a lawless idea, that's a stupid idea.' But there's no one in this current admin to tell POTUS 'that's a stupid idea'... there's nothing but sycophants" 566192714217
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialtrarob1964.bsky.social @trarob1964.bsky.social · 14/06/2025To those who have not studied history, or forgot, or don’t believe history repeats, take a look. If you still don’t get the connection, then you will live the consequences of your actions, or inaction. 9455761749
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialBrandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · 09/06/2025Look. I have written a book about how Nazis took over and guess what—this is how they take over: Claim there is an invasion of immigrants. Use it to create an authoritarian state. Shut down any objection or protest with excessive force. I have receipts. I will talk to press. It’s right here, now.wwnorton.comThe IntermediariesThe fascinating history of a daring team of sexologists who built the first trans clinic in the shadow of the Third Reich., The Intermediaries, A Weimar Story, Brandy Schillace, 9781324036319 6848276
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialAlan Elrod @aselrod.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Just four hours ago, even after we’ve learned the shooter was as an anti-abortionist Trump supporter, a sitting U.S. Senator is spreading fake conspiracy theories blaming the murder of a Democratic lawmaker on Democrats. Not only that, he’s pinned the post! Abominably evil stuff from Mike Lee. 1292342645
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialFred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 15/06/2025This is a United States Senator mocking the assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband. He pretends to be a good Mormon. He’s a sick fuck. 37824143211789
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13/06/2025Who else nearly fell out of the seat when you heard Cosplay Kristi accuse Sen. Padilla of “political theater”? 1282183745486
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14/06/2025Pope Leo XIV will address a packed baseball stadium in Chicago on Saturday, greeting a U.S. audience directly for the first time and offering a glimpse of the potential impact of the first American papacy.washingtonpost.comAt Chicago baseball stadium, Pope Leo makes his first pitch to AmericaChicago’s elation over the hometown boy’s election led to a huge party for the first U.S. pope, who will begin to chart his historic path. 228164412929
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialRNS @rns.org · 14/06/2025OPINION: To partially pay for the tax cuts for the rich, Trump and House Republicans want to cut government programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid and student loan programs. religionnews.com/2025/06/10/t...religionnews.comTrump’s 'big, beautiful bill' is a huge, ugly disaster(RNS) — The Trump administration, like barbarians and terrorists, is capable of destroying but not building. 73330
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialNorm Ornstein @normornstein.bsky.social · 14/06/2025He did not work for Walz, he was reappointed to a bipartisan commission. He had a hit list of 70, including Demoractic lawmakers, abortion providers, and pro-abortion activists. Spin all you want then delete your account. 601480359
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 14/06/2025HONESTY. INTEGRITY. DECENCY. #June14th-ObamaAppreciationDay 291157642730
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialLaurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 13/06/2025In just five days, Trump’s administration indicted a Democratic member of Congress for engaging in oversight, threatened to arrest a Democratic governor for governing in accord with his mandate, and handcuffed a Democratic senator for asking a question at a press event. Join tomorrow’s protest!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 772879866
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialMolly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 13/06/2025 22588841764
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialMelanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Undocumented immigrants pay almost $100 billion in taxes each year. The top 1% evade $163 billion in taxes each year. Stop pretending that immigrants are the ones taking advantage of taxpayers. 337248008293
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialRick @rickylongthread.bsky.social · 01/06/2025He nailed it! 320206335871
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 01/06/2025"California Republican Reps. David Valadao and Young Kim's districts are among the highest Medicaid enrollment rates in the state. In an April 14 letter, both said they were against the bill if it included Medicaid cuts — but then they voted for the bill anyway..." www.sfgate.com/politics/art...sfgate.com9 Calif. Republicans in hot seat after consequential health care voteCalifornia's nine House Republicans voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes cuts to key programs such as Medicaid. 28737061455
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 01/06/2025“As many as 2.7 million households would lose food benefits, with the average blow to the family grocery budget totaling $254 a month… “By design, the Trumpy Medicaid changes will remove 10.3 million people from their health insurance, according to the CBO…” www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.comThe Seven Ugliest Provisions in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'Weakened courts, happy heirs, and work requirements. The House-passed version of Donald Trump's tax plan takes from poor, gives to rich. 26433051508
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 31/05/2025www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/h... 861492424
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialNeil deGrasse Tyson @neildegrassetyson.com · 31/05/2025** Evidence You Might Be In A Cult ** You follow one charismatic Leader. In your Leader’s mind, your Leader can do no wrong. In your mind, your Leader can do no wrong. Your Leader demonizes dissidents & outsiders. Loyalty's the ultimate measure of your devotion. You don't know you're in a Cult 20062721632
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialSteve Brusatte @stevebrusatte.bsky.social · 31/05/2025We are staring down a mass extintion event for American science. If the 2026 budget is enacted, NSF will be slashed in half. Biology funding by ca 75%. The same percentage of species that died at the end-Cretaceous. For what reason? Nobody campaigned on this. And it's not law yet. So SPEAK UP NOW. 37945
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialRandi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Joni Ernst is a POS: "Illegals" don't get Medicaid benefits. Medicaid is not money mailed to people. Medicaid PAYS health bills. My mom's memory care was paid for by Medicaid. And it's HARD as HELL to qualify. Undocumented people sometimes pay IN thru taxes. They do NOT get friggin' benefits. Bitch. 36292222256
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialPat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Trump is a liar Vance is a liar RFK Jr is a liar Musk is a liar Patel is a liar Noem is a liar Bondi is a liar Leavitt is a liar Rubio is a liar Mike Johnson is a liar Hegseth is a liar… See the problem? 98019
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialjen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 31/05/2025DOGE cuts to USAID blamed for 300,000 deaths — most of them children “I was really shocked by the child deaths from diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition. Tens of thousands of children have died because we’ve pulled out our funding...” www.thetimes.com/us/american-...thetimes.comDoge cuts to USAid blamed for 300,000 deaths — most of them childrenElon Musk’s tenure running Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has, according to the academic Brooke Nichols, caused thousands of ‘preventable deaths’ 56121
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialPam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 31/05/202554% of children in America are insured by Medicaid. The ONLY party looking to kick them off is the GOP. The ONLY party trying to defund the ACA is the GOP. The ONLY party trying to get rid of vaccines and medical research that saves lives is the GOP. The cruelty is always the point. 872155805
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialWajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Let it out, Republicans. Say it with your chest. Thank you, Joni Ernst for telling us how you all really feel. 671329291
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 30/05/2025"Roughly 1,500 babies have been born HIV-positive every day since January 21, because Musk cut off their mothers’ medication." prospect.org/power/2025-0...prospect.orgGo, Elon, and Never Darken Our Doors AgainThe worst ultra-billionaire on Earth says he’s leaving government. Let’s hope he actually does it. 17658992960
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialTea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Google “aglophilia.” 2012433
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialOliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 21/05/2025The Daily Show took off because the corp media marched in lockstep with Bush and Jon Stewart mocked the fuck out of him and Fox News when everyone else was pissing their pants. It was a breath of fresh air and expressed the inner thoughts of millions of us. That’s what future progressive media needs 1978398
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/05/2025“Hospitals go out of business when Medicare and Medicaid are cut. Period." www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... 496106574244
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Sen. Chris Murphy to NBC on Democratic opposition to the GOP mega-bill: "What we're standing in the way of is the most massive transfer of wealth from the poor and the middle class to the rich in the history of the country." 282174735305
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Trump is giving you cancer so he can give millionaires yachts and hookers. 691656664
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialDr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 17/05/2025The “fluoride removal” bit is a solution in search of a problem. Fluoride levels in Florida are completely safe, help prevent cavities, and keep kids in school. Where’s the evidence it’s been remotely harmful? There isn’t any. No ethics, no morals, all smoke and mirrors. 409129483204
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialThe Beautiful Sausage @beautifulsausage.bsky.social · 14/05/2025A cartoon by Pat Bagley 1218
Reposted by @mjmemmott.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 14/05/2025The FDA will work to pull fluoride supplements for children from the market, the agency announced Tuesday. The move comes at the same time as a wave of bills aiming to restrict use of the mineral, which has long been added to public water supplies because it can prevent cavities.nytimes.comThe F.D.A. Says Fluoride Pills May Harm Children’s Health. Researchers Disagree. 6414356
