This week, THOUSANDS of people in Massachusetts are getting notices that Republicans have increased their health insurance premiums. By a lot. These changes could mean some people have to drop their coverage altogether. I will not stop fighting to lower the cost of health care.

Pretty alarming when masked federal agents are taking an unknown number of demonstrators off the streets and even members of Congress can't find out what happened. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/federal...

1/ Covid hospitalizations have been climbing in the UK, and with the respiratory virus season fast approaching, the US may not be far behind. We've seen a lot of questions about Long Covid, so now is like the perfect time to break down what we know, what’s still uncertain, and what it means for you👇

Graduate seminar did a deep dive on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense yesterday. At the line, “in America the law is king,” they (14 students from 6 countries) burst out laughing. I've been doing this for 35 years and this is the first time that was a laugh line.

My friend @merkley.senate.gov is holding the Senate floor all night to sound the alarm on Trump’s lawless regime. Proud to stand with him in this fight and in the U.S. Senate. There can be no business as usual.

WATCH LIVE: Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is holding the floor of the Senate to denounce authoritarianism.

I’m holding the floor to say HELL NO to Trump’s attacks on our Constitution and our communities. www.youtube.com/live/H1VL5Po...

christ almighty what is this guy doing www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

I’m disgusted by the photos of Ttump’s demolition at the East Wing, but I’m even more sickened by the renderings of his mar-a-lago ballroom dwarfing our White House. Once we’re rid of this despicable man, that ballroom must also be removed.

This is a great target!! Target the corporations that, Trump says, are paying for the ballroom.

I applaud Senator Paul for pushing back on these lawless strikes. I was asked in an interview today about his percentage of false positives: "Is the US killing 'innocent' people?" My response was that the USG has convicted nobody of any crimes or provided any due process prior to killing them.

10/21/25 Did the contestants shake hands at the end of Jeopardy today? Yes, they did. And hugged!

The local No Kings route to the marker that honors "the Kosciusko native who became the University of Mississippi’s first Black student 'was laden with symbolism.' " “ 'We intentionally passed three underfunded community cornerstones: a library, a school, and a community mental health agency.' "

Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."

I just went to the House floor to demand that Speaker Johnson swear in Adelita Grijalva, but the GOP gaveled out without even recognizing us.    We’re not going anywhere. I’m here with Leader Jeffries and Adelita Grijalva. Speaker Johnson must swear her in.

all of these people would do well to learn something about “cheap” and “costly” grace. no one is saying that platner is irredeemable, but that some things are a bridge too far for someone seeking a public trust. if he feels truly contrite, he can work on himself and his community and try again.

update: we did a lot of yelling, got in touch with ICIRR, and ICE is still in the area be wary of Peterson rn my neighbors and wife and I are safe but a man has been taken

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That time the entire Blue Jays' lineup of 9 players visited my backyard. World Series bound! LET'S GO BLUE JAYS! #birds #birding #Bobsbackyard #HamOnt #Ancaster #bluejays

Jesus' WHOLE VIBE was that he was not a king, he was here to serve. "King of the Jews" was meant to mock him.

"I'm from the government and I'm here to help," is actually a pretty good slogan and aspiration for a political party.

This is Emmer before the rally, emphasizing that a small, vocal, and violent group was driving the Dems and the rallies. The fact that it was a millions of flag-waving Americans makes zero difference. bsky.app/profile/atru...

I also think this is why media coverage emphasizing the scale, patriotic themes, and normie aspects of the rallies was important, and why media that failed on those counts did us a disservice.

I don't think you can find a better example of the unwillingness to update priors because of political bias. They said the rallies would be radical anti-American hatefests. It was the the opposite, and on a massive and undeniable scale. Nevertheless...

Follow-up question by @ryanobles to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson about whether Johnson still supports the blanket pardon of Jan 6 rioters Johnson's response here ====>

At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.

Johnson now falsely insisting that "the violence on the left is far more prevalent than the violence on the right." Then says, "Let's not make it a partisan issue." Sir.

@lukesteuber.com From an old-time radio episode: Dave Lawler: "Listen, do you own a pair of dark sunglasses and some real loud sports shirts?" Johnny Dollar: "Mine are so loud, I have to keep 'em in a soundproof drawer." — "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" — "The Suntan Oil Matter"

Here is a splendid opportunity for a doctoral student in ecology in a very strong lab.

Raskin: I heard speaker Mike Johnson refer to a hate America rally, but that one already happened on January 6th, 2021

Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…

This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com Altria Group Inc. Amazon Apple Inc. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. Caterpillar Inc. Coinbase Global Comcast Corp. Hard Rock International Google HP Inc. Lockheed Martin Corp. Meta Platforms Inc. 1/3

Lindsey Halligan v. @annabower.bsky.social: "She knew I was a journalist. She approached me. She invited my questions. She even encouraged me to stop chasing other reporters’ stories and focus on my own. "Turns out, she gave me a great one."

This is actually a perfect meme. Send this to anyone, at any time, for any reason!

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Oh nooooo, Lindsey Halligan, this is not how any of this works (15 screens into a Signal exchange) www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...

Yeah this guy ain’t ever leavin’. @acyn.bsky.social

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This is far from the most important thing happening in terms of governance -- it's not even close. But campaign politics requires messaging that cuts through to people with symbolism and this one is a gift. And to defeat authoritarianism before it's too late, you have to win elections.

The Democrats need to get a hell of a lot of cameras on the White House and plaster the photos everywhere. It's not just the brazen symbol of a megalomaniac destroying national heritage; it's happening during a government shutdown when ordinary people aren't getting paid. Make every American see it.

Whatever you think of the White House as a building or a symbol, the fact is that the image of it being torn apart on a whim two days after 7 million people hit the streets against autocracy is going to make a HUGE amount of people really, really angry, and that's an energy that should be harnessed.

That certainly explains this year's White House Christmas Ornament.

The Trump administration, in one image.

Before and after

Coming up on MSNBC at 1:45 PM ET, I’ll be joining Chris Jansing to discuss our recent trip to Ukraine and UCAP’s ongoing work in the region to help displaced children. @ukrainecap.bsky.social www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin... @msnbc.com