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#ResistanceRoots “When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set.” — Lin Yutang

It's Prison Banned Books Week — a week dedicated to shining a light on the widespread denial of incarcerated people's freedom to read. We all have a First Amendment right to read and receive information, in and out of prison. Censorship has no place in a democracy.

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In this video, Andrews points out something important. When people think of Christians, they tend to think of the Christian nationalists who cheer on Trump's evil. That makes non-evil Christians like Andrews furious. Others should feel that way too.

The nonprofit arm of the Provincetown Independent, based in super-expensive Outer Cape Cod, is raising money to provide housing for young reporters who can't afford to live there. mailchi.mp/localjournal...

These are some of the most flippable House seats in the country. These Republicans either: 🤏 Won their seats by 4% or less in '24 🔵 Represent districts that also voted for Harris Democrats can flip the House in '26. And if we win, the GOP loses their majority—and the ability to push their agenda.

Just so everyone is clear, the main issue in the Supreme Court voting rights case tomorrow is whether it's racist against white people to enforce the Voting Rights Act. I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.

i don’t do this often but some good folks are dealing with some serious medical bills and could use your support if you have a few dollars to spare. thank you!

Columbo's day is my new favorite holiday!

Signs popping up around D.C. note: ‘ICE kidnapping happened here’ www.msn.com/en-us/politi...

BlackRock is seeking to buy Aligned Data Centers, a data center construction company. It’s also going to buy AES, one of the major power providers for Big Tech data centers. While these data centers drive up your electricity costs, wealthy financiers are going to make a killing.

If you are a federal worker, there are several credit unions and other financial institutions that are offering zero interest loans during the government shutdown. Please go to my website for more information: www.sanders.senate.gov/resources-fo...

8:30 p.m. — final vote cast, 10,000 steps hit. Another day fighting to protect democracy and the people of Massachusetts. Back at it again tomorrow. Thanks for following along today!

This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth we honor survivors and acknowledge the important work being done by advocates and policymakers to help prevent, protect, and heal from domestic violence.   Together, we can create a safer environment for all.

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Warren: "Knock 15 million people off their coverage, drive up the cost for everyone else, close rural hospitals -- that's the Republican plan, because you know what the real heart of it was? They gave away a trillion dollars to the billionaires. That was the part that matters to them."

Because the federal government shut down on the first of the month, everyone should know folks with a Section 8 Voucher cannot be evicted because the government didn't make the voucher payment, nor can their portion of the rent be increased to cover the voucher payment. 24 C.F.R. § 982.310(b)(1)

"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall

Quick reminder: they can still release the Epstein files during a government shutdown.

The whole thread is great, and this is the part that really speaks to me:

Today was my last day as a federal employee, but tomorrow I and my new partner, Ginger Quintero-McCall, open a new law practice, the Free Information Group. We are both FOIA lawyers, and we are very good at suing the government. 1/

Another call for sources: I'm reporting on pediatric Covid vaccine access. If you've had trouble finding pediatric doses in stock, or if your child was turned away, I'd love to hear from you: [email protected]. Thanks to those who replied to my pregnancy callout; that story will be out soon.

Pay close attention to who wants you to do The Reading and who only wants you to read their interpretation

This is a wonderful articulation of how it feels to be a Black person in white spaces, who for reasons of safety has to "laugh along with their own humiliation." This man is a very successful lawyer and will never be safe from it so imagine everyone else. Our identity is inherently political. 💔

Great reaction thread, especially this part:

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy. www.chosun.com/english/nati...

This is probably for the best. Most people aren't aware of Sinclair or that their news readers are required to recite propaganda. Maybe now they'll be curious where Jimmy went and become enlightened.

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

I hate that I knew this was coming the first time I clocked that ICE was almost universally masking.

Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi voted against honoring Charlie Kirk today, saying that he “resurrected dangerous prejudices of a dark past." “The fact is Charlie Kirk’s rhetoric was divisive, disparaging, and too often rooted in grievance,” he said. www.mississippifreepress.org/rep-bennie-t...

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Independent media is more crucial than ever. Please pick an outlet or independent voice and support—through subscriptions, shares, or donations. If that's us, we're deeply grateful. No advertisers, no boardrooms - just editorial independence.

This is buried at the end of Elizabeth's thread but it is such a key point: "people want their candidates to fight for them, not step on their necks trying to reach across the aisle."

This is fascinating, 94% of college students had heard of Charlie Kirk - and 70% of those who heard of him disagreed with him puck.news/what-college...

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Ok. Just got super emotional watching this amazing story. One of the best things I've ever seen on YouTube. And the last words are, "you must do something." It's in reference to ethics in engineering, but maybe because of this timeline we're in, it felt profound and universal.

Kroger will lay off ~1,000 employees. In December, it announced $7.5B in stock buybacks – which juice stock prices, enriching shareholders and boosting CEO pay. Just so happens that Kroger's last CEO was paid 457x its typical employee in 2024. Textbook corporate greed.

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My friend challenged me to put myself out there so here goes: My position was eliminated on 9/02, and I'm looking for any available work. I specialize in writing, editing and social media management. I also have video experience. I'm looking for PT, FT, consulting and freelance

I didn't read the article, but the comments are 🔥🔥🔥 whew 🫩

They don’t have the power to do what they’re threatening on a grand scale. But they want us to think they do.

No American should lose their passport because of what they write or say. Rep Mast’s bill hands Rubio the power to police speech — a direct attack on our First Amendment rights. Congress must reject this dangerous power grab.

This was a word AND he cussed 😂

There is a rationale and it’s: America is a 250 yr old story about how white people will give up everything, even paradise, for racism.

Excellent piece, please read:

"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today. We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.

I got the flu shot and Moderna Covid shot today in Boston with no trouble at all at Shaw's Pharmacy in Hyde Park. Just walked in, no appointment. FYI fellow Bostonians 💚💉💚💉💚 P.S. they also have Pfizer if that's preferable

Just going to leave this from @onthemedia.bsky.social here

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