open.substack.com/pub/heatherd... It's clear: Trump just illegally funded his next coup attempt! Only an overwhelming repudiation of the GOP controlled congress(es), (i.e., federal AND states) by voters through Nov can stop him from realizing his dream of dictatorship. Vote Dems to save America!

When I began teaching Health Ed in E/M/H schools, we taught kids media literacy, i.e., strategies 2 critically examine food, tobacco & alcohol ads. Young kids could understand that ads tried to influence their choices. I'll always remember the 4th grader who asked, "If it (alcohol, etc) is bad for

"Our country is the hottest country in the world." NOPE! Not since wannabe King Trump, the Heritage Foundation, Project 2025, & the GOP Congress & GOP-built, lopsided SCOTUS (aided by the 1%) took aim at our democracy & the rule of law. And they charge Dems w/ treason. Jan27 can't come soon enough!

YES!! And, in the meantime, every time we see a political ad, we should read closely who sponsored it and search the PAC and where they get their funding. (Ironic that they're all into AI to make $$$, but it can expose them, too.)

A legal voice of reason and an unabashed teller of the TRUTH.

True that! As long as free speech isn't totally extinguished in the U.S., our history won't be kind to the Trumps. And if it IS lost, the rest of the world will say what Americans have lost the right to say. Just as ppl in democracies worldwide learned about Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin, Putin et al.

open.substack.com/pub/heatherd... This is a comprehensive look at the authoritarian playback in action to corrupt the minds of our young people. Teachers of social studies and civics take note...including grandparents teaching critical thinking skills to the next generation so they won't fall prey

Sadly, I haven't seen a truer headline in years. Vote for young progressive candidates with the guts to pass legislation reforming SCOTUS, and the senate.

I kinda like P.H.U.C. (Phony Heartless Undeserving Congresspeople, or >90% of GOP senators and house members who vote for whatever Trump tells them to so they can all get rich, without an iota of concern for the future of their country or fellow citizens.)

Maybe the sticker shock at the pump will finally hit MAGA between the eyes and make those voters realize that they've been duped by Trump and the entire GOP for YEARS! We can only hope they wake up before November.

This is happening in America now. Our best scientific minds are leaving the country to find safety and employment where sanity rules (not here where our "leader" believes he will be remembered as the GOAT of leaders!) Can we blame them for leaving? No. Blame the GOP & the Federalist Society, etc.

open.substack.com/pub/thiswill... BOMBSHELL. READ AND DISTRIBUTE WIDELY.

open.substack.com/pub/amberbat... Well, this explains why Trump is in love with Orban, doesn't it? Americans need to know where the Heritage Foundation (remember Project 2025) is getting the $$ to ruin OUR democracy. Crooks worldwide are working in concert to end democracy in the U.S. and abroad.

open.substack.com/pub/mitchthe... Read. Recognize the truth and the danger it represents for the future of our nation. Spread the word far and wide, or we really won't have a democratic country anymore.

I hear your POV. To answer your❓️: we're posting here, speaking to family & friends, sending small $ donations to those opposing the Trump regime--in the independent press, in the courts, in electoral campaigns, in meetings of local governments & in other community venues. The Resistance is growing.

Exactly! The whole Trump 2.0 admin is "insulting & disrespectful" to their constituents, to our Constitution, & to our neighbors & allies. These shameless liars are NOT who should be "leading" this great country while violating their oath. Nov can't come soon enough. Cheers to my Canadian cousins!

Well said! We all need to wake up to our current reality and vow to be more involved in resisting the threat of GOP fascism now actively breaking the laws that protect our 1st Amendment rights to freedom of speech, redress and fair elections. Tomorrow will be too late.

After reading daily reports of scandalous behavior by men & women "serving" in congress (from both political parties), and reading the final chapters of "Injustice," I have concluded that I will vote only after a deep dive into the upbringing, beliefs, reputations & voting records of all candidates.

wapo.st/4cFyfqO This is what happens when regulations meant to protect Americans' air & water are upended by a Congress & SCOTUS beholden to wealthy oligarchs whose business interests outweigh considerations of our health & welfare. Approx 50% of our kids must breathe air dangerous to their health.

Couldn't agree more vehemently with this assessment! The GOP faux protests (after Dems beat them by turning their own cheating strategy against them TEMPORARILY) is hilarious. The People are sick of lies, incompetence & outright corruption. They are voting for competent & honest representation.

open.substack.com/pub/robertre... Reich has a long, and close, view of Justice Thomas, having been in law school classes w/ him & other prominent political figures he cites. I concur w/ his case for Thomas as worst justice in modern history. But I would call it a tie between Thomas & Alito.

I wonder if Alito is declining retirement because he's smarter than Trump.🤔 What the justice may realize that Trump hasn't as yet, is that leaving the fate of an even MORE lopsided, extreme SCOTUS to a strong Democratic Congress will be the quickest way to court reform, including term limits.

Trump's promise of mass pardons for all his acolytes is an unconscionable call to them to commit crimes in service to him. It's an agregious abuse of presidential power, and invites a congressional remedy to put guardrails on this power. VOTE OUT ALL GOP office holders who will not commit to do so.

substack.com/@scottdworki... Very interesting...distribute widely and call your state atty general (or if they're w/ the GOP, any Democratic office holder, or likeminded citizens, to find out how you can duplicate their efforts to GO AROUND Citizens United to keep dark money out of your elections.

substack.com/@lincolnsqua... Even the beauty of the French language cannot blunt this scathing--and almost universally accepted--depiction of how the world perceives the U.S. now. The mistake of giving power to Trump 2.0, & his destructive words & actions, are a stain on America & Americans.

"A whole civilization will die tonight..." Trump's narcissism & lack of conscience has led to his despicable proclamation in the name of we, the American people. I cannot stay silent in this case of broadcasting an intended crime against humanity. Trump MUST BE STOPPED. Impeach, convict, remove him.

I'm waiting 4 more of the "religious right" 2 come 2 the same conclusion as a lady recently interviewed at a gas station 4 MSNow. She admitted voting 4 Trump 3x, saying "my bad," after calling him a sack of sh*t. If you voted 4 him, what more do you need 2 see the truth: you were fooled by his lies.

How can the behavior of our POTUS get more embarrassing?!? Threatening indiscriminate bombing of energy sites & other sites necessary to the survival of the Iranian ppl (whom he encouraged to overthrow the regime w/o any support), using vulgar & disgusting language, and fake bravado--on Easter! 🤦‍♀️🫣😳

Good riddance 2 Bondi! And any Senator who would vote 4 Alina Habba, etc 2 replace her, after a court of law judged her unqualified 4 a lower DOJ position, is proving that they are in the stranglehold of the oligarchy, who they serve above The People & in violation of their oath. VOTE 'em all out!

A must read-to-the-end, so don't let the huge (and, to most of us, unrelatable) numbers at the beginning turn you off. All I can say is, "Yikes! What have we done for (and TO) our children and grandchildren???" (Their sorrow and contempt will have us turning over in our graves.)

I'd vote for someone w/ dyslexia over a narcissist who can't relate 2 the needs of Americans. A POTUS who cares can get a daily brief from an individual (or recording), and understand, retain & use the info wisely. A narcissist cares not, hears only what's in it 4 him & uses info indiscriminately...

Every day that goes by in this administration I ask myself, "What would our country look like now if the millions of our tax dollars spent on I.C.E. had been used instead to expand the capacity of our immigration court system to process those seeking asylum because they cherish freedom?" Perhaps...

Not every young American man is fooled by Trump. This one is smart enough to assess him and his presidency accurately, no holds barred. substack.com/@themouthyre... There is hope for America yet!

So, on top of loss of U.S. & other lives, & #$BL's in weapons, & spiking gas prices, today we learn that farmers are facing shortages of fertilizers needed NOW to produce critical crops this year. The GOP lemmings in Congress own this disaster cuz they own Trump (or he owns them!) VOTE 'EM ALL OUT!

All Americans dismayed or angered by our POTUS taking the U.S. to war, costing us more "blood and treasure," MUST now ask what you can do to register voters of all ages & GET THEM TO THE POLLS in Nov. Trump's war is not just another broken promise, but an attempt to distract us from the election..

To hear Trump tell Iranians, "The hour of your freedom is at hand," even as he plots to steal Americans' freedom of speech, and our freedom to choose our representatives via free & fair elections is an unacceptable irony. He cares not one iota about us, and is a disgrace to his oath & our country.

History repeats itself...remember the fictitious "WMD's" in Iraq? How many parents/ children of servicemen & women lost in that war are reliving their traumatic loss today? Bush is no hero of mine, but at least he wasn't openly dismissive of their loss as just "what happens in war."

I literally had to LOL when I heard Trump's comment that SCOTUS' tariff decision showed them to be "influenced by foreign interests." WTF?!? He should look in the mirror if he wants to see someone under the influence of the wrong foreign influences, Putin and rich Middle East rulers included.🤣😂

ME Guv Mills says of Sen Collins, "She has 'concern,' but not courage." Few GOP members (Massie & ?) show ANY courage to stand up to Trump and his regime. Time for a clean sweep of Congress! Elect fearless Dems who vow to restore, reform & protect a lawful democracy for our children & grandchildren.

It is ironic that our ancestors cast off a tyrant to form a republic based on representation of, by & for The People & the rule of law. Now, our British cousins & their monarch are prosecuting one of their own for crimes against children while we accept the lies of a tyrant protected by his minions.

If you hate ICE and want to support leadership development for young girls, read on... Fearing a danger to young girls (& supervising adults), the MN Girl Scouts is allowing online sales during their annual cookie sale this year. If you want to lend your support and enjoy your fav G.S. cookie...

Thanks for the reminder, cdpositive! When I call GOP members from other states, I remind them that I can't vote 4 their opponent, but I send $'s to help Democrats defeat them...and that there are millions more like me, & few oligarchs (who may give them money, but @ the cost of their integrity.)

On The View today, Ana Navarro hit the nail on the head: "They have sold their souls to be in the circle of power," referring to Bondi & Trump's cabinet. Sunny Hostin's reverence for DOJ & heartbreak over its destruction highlight where the Trump regime wants to take our beloved country--

Jamie Raskin a "washed up loser lawyer"?!? He has more knowledge of the law, experience, humanity & integrity in his pinkie than you'll ever have, Bondi! Your cover up of crimes against young girls, protection of their persecutors & your use of the law for Trump, not justice, is shameful...

After reading in WaPo recently re Musk's structuring Grok & xI to allow users access to all manner of private sexual conduct, visual & audio, I am happy to see the French government moving to curtail his efforts & hopefully bring him to justice. I wish our DOJ were doing same, but don't expect it.

open.substack.com/pub/micheleb... Don't pretend that it isn't happening. Trump scoffs @ the description of I.C E. as his "gestapo," while continuing to lie about his plans to end free elections. Listen to the testimony of a fellow citizen from Minnesota, and decide for yourself who you believe.

Well worth noting for those who care about justice...if not in our corrupted federal courts, but in the court of public opinion and the minds of voters with integrity and a functioning sense of morality.

I certainly hope state AG's r busy validating any evidence that exists to back up the stated experience of SR & all other T/E victims. No amount of outrageous actions by ICE or lies from Trump's loyalists can divert Americans' eyes from this. We can walk & chew gum, & we are furious & disgusted.🤮🤯

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress ground.news/article/2-fe... 1. DHS released preliminary findings that refute Miller et al statements. 2. Wise, cuz too much video in the public domain refutes Miller et al. 3. Trump unwise to make

Every American should watch this clip, and it should be recalled in the voting booth in November. (Don't trust your mail-in ballot to be counted. Find a ride if you need one, but vote in person if at all possible.)