NEWS: Huge first win for Mayor Mamdani’s tax-the-rich plans in NYC. Mamdani just secured a deal with Gov. Hochul to create the state’s first-ever tax on $5 million+ second homes owned by ultrawealthy out-of-state residents.

This isn't being talked about enough: President Trump is hosting a gala at Mar-a-Lago next week for the top 297 holders of his #$TRUMP memecoin. Not only is this blatantly corrupt, it's a national security threat.

JUST IN: John Eastman, the conservative attorney who helped devise President Trump's last ditch strategy to overturn the 2020 presidential election, has officially been disbarred, per the California Supreme Court:

We just won our trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.   A jury ruled in our favor and is holding the companies responsible for their illegal monopoly that cost consumers millions of dollars.   This is a landmark victory to protect New Yorkers from harmful monopolies.

Holy shit. I don’t have words for how corrupt this is. Keep in mind, the Ukraine whistleblower is still anonymous. And Gabbard kept a whistleblower report from Congress about a call between foreign intel agents discussing someone close to Trump and Iran. @andrewbakaj.bsky.social

As a result of our lawsuit, guards at "Alligator Alcatraz" are required to allow people detained at the facility to call their lawyers, in accordance with the Constitution. Yet when our clients asserted their right to access phones, guards brutally beat them. ICE must be held accountable.

That Swalwell's behavior was an open secret in political circles is horrifying. But the fact that he was brought down by women banding together online reminds me that we have more power than we think when we work together. #Swalwell #MeToo #BelieveWomen www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia has signed into law a bill to end tax exemptions for a slate of Confederacy-related organizations in the state.

The Senate just rejected a resolution to block Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran. All Republicans opposed the measure except for Rand Paul. All Democrats supported the measure except for John Fetterman.

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Undecided leads the CA governor's race, but MAGAs Steve Hilton, a Brit Brexit supporter endorsed by Trump, and Chad Bianco, Riverside sheriff and election denier, are in 2nd and third place. We can't have a MAGA governor taking over the world's 3rd largest economy. Have a look at Xavier Becerra

Donald Trump may not play a doctor in an internet meme of Jesus, but he *murdered* one in the streets of America.

My god. Essential, horrifying reporting here.

Unbelievable. I don't know what's worse: the callousness of his comment or the scientific illiteracy of the MAGA crowd who believes him.

The only reason given by Jeanine Pirro to vacate the seditious conspiracy charges is because she said so. "...because the United States has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice."

This graph couldn't be any clearer. Trump's tariffs were paid for by American consumers.

Tough Day @bonhanson.bsky.social @authorstuartmiller.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @craignewmark.bsky.social @breakingkind.bsky.social @beccakittybear.bsky.social @breakingkind.bsky.social @fundthescience.bsky.social @johnpaulhi.bsky.social #resist #proudblue #democrat #autism #nokings #teach

This week is Black Maternal Health Week — and Black women are still being ignored, dismissed, and disrespected, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. Over 80% of these deaths didn’t have to happen. This is your reminder to listen to Black women.

Every once in a while, I like to watch this video clip of Joe Biden comforting a grieving Parkland family to remind myself what compassionate leadership looks like. This is the stuff I truly miss.

BREAKING: Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he is resigning from Congress, a day after sexual assault and misconduct allegations forced him to withdraw from the California governor race.

Was not expecting this. Gonzales will also resign from Congress.

This is in addition to the four women who came forward in the CNN article, and likely part of the reason Swalwell resigned yesterday.

🚨 Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal funding for libraries. We need you to take action today! #saveimls #fundlibraries share.nwmd.social/s/hzCoy9k8

The U.S House of Representatives voted to permanently undo protections for the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. Now it's up to the Senate who will likely vote within the next two weeks. Please speak up for this important wilderness area. ⬇️

Pope Leo pushes back on Trump — telling reporters the Vatican's appeals for peace are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump admin. "To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is."

A worker died at an Amazon warehouse in Oregon last week. For more than an hour, workers were instructed to continue working as the man lay dead. One worker wanted to help, but a manager told them to “Just turn around and not look. Let’s get back to work," according to @thewesternedge.bsky.social.

This is the least he should do. Resigning from the House is also necessary.

Concerning the longtime rumors around Swalwell, I am reposting here with permission a FB post last time from longtime organizer Michael Trujillo. This history goes way beyond what is reported publicly.

My response to Eric Swalwell. And trust me this is as sincere as I can be.

Budapest ht: @anneapplebaum.bsky.social

Budapest Celebrations, Budapest is a gigantic party. The end of 16 years of the Orbán regime. The end of submission to Russia. The return of Hungary at the heart of Europe. Hard to describe the emotions on the ground. We're witnessing a general euphoria. Coming soon to USA, stay tuned and follow me

Much love and appreciation for the words of support and encouragement. 3:30 am in Budapest, what a night. It’s like we won the World Cup. ⚽️😳 Maybe tonight that’s what Hungary did. Fighting for and reclaiming a democracy in any corner of the world is cause for celebration. ✊🏻

At a packed Budapest metro station, crowds of Hungarians are chanting: “Russia, go home.” It’s our turn now. #Vote

Feeling a bit better @bonhanson.bsky.social @katarinakriz.bsky.social @authorstuartmiller.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @craignewmark.bsky.social @fundthescience.bsky.social @senatetim.bsky.social @johnpaulhi.bsky.social #resist #proudblue #democrat #nevertrump #autism #teachers ##bluecrew

I deleted several items + my DREAM item (filing cabinet). I just left snacks/treats for testing, sanitizing wipes & a few STEM supplies. If you can help w/ 1 item or RT, I would be so grateful. THANK YOU!❤️ @fundthescience.bsky.social @chaserbaybe.bsky.social @erinbrown.bsky.social

Viktor Orban accomplished so much of what the Trump movement wants to accomplish here he ruled for 16 years and rewrote the rules in his favor and still, they threw him out and you know what? they did it by voting don’t let anyone tell you voting doesn’t matter

The United States LOST 150,000 manufacturing and construction jobs last year.

BREAKING: Victor Orban has CONCEDED to Magyar www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

NEW: Kansas lawmakers override governor's veto to enact SAVE Kansas Act, which will make it more difficult to register to vote, but easier to get purged. This makes Kansas just the latest state to pass its own version of Trump’s agenda of restricting ballot access and suppressing voter turnout.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor following sexual assault allegations.

When people say the Swalwell allegations are a distraction from Trump/Epstein (they are all part of the same bigger picture), I have to wonder why these people even supposedly care about Trump and Epstein. Do you care about sexual violence or don’t you? Why do you only care about some of it?

NEW: Statement from Swalwell's senior staffers: "We stand with our former colleague and the other women that have come forward. We believe you should stand with them, too."

And that's that. www.axios.com/2026/04/11/e...

NEW: The Manhattan DA has launched a criminal investigation into Eric Swalwell after a former staffer for the congressman accused him of having sex with her when she was unable to consent. www.kten.com/news/politic...

If you agree that Dolores Huerta deserves recognition for her lifetime of contributions to the farmworkers' movement, please sign the petition to establish April 10 - her birthday - as Dolores Huerta Day. sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...

HOUSTON (AP) — Artemis II’s astronauts return to Earth, ending a record-breaking trip around the moon with a splashdown in the Pacific.

Trigger warning for SA www.cnn.com/2026/04/10/u...

Top Democrat on House Judiciary formally asks White House physician to conduct cognitive exam of Trump: “Experts have repeatedly warned that the President has been exhibiting signs consistent with dementia and cognitive decline… increasingly incoherent, volatile, profane, deranged, and threatening.”

🚨HUGE! In a defining moment, President Barack Obama just endorsed YES on Virginia’s April 21 referendum on Congressional maps. Obama calls on Virginia voters to STOP Trump’s attempts to steal the midterms. LET’S GO! #StopTrumpVoteYesVA

Virginia has a special election on April 21. If the referendum is approved, Virginia will temporarily redraw its congressional map to fight back against GOP gerrymandering in Texas, Florida, Missouri and North Carolina that is stealing House seats. VOTE YES to fight back! 👊 #StopTrumpVoteYesVA