ICE is going after people who commit fewer crimes than U.S. born citizens. They're robbing people, hurting people, using racial profiling, violating due process, hurting children, and going after American citizens while they do. This is an illegal criminal enterprise from head to toe.

Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?

As Republicans attempt to gerrymander their way to a 2026 election win, they’re encountering one big obstacle: the courts and voters. Now, the party is waging war on both by attacking voter-approved measures, threatening impeachment and more. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/to-p...

The White House continues to make our work harder. They’ve: ✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education 👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own” ❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history 🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.

Our taxes paid for this

Trump's approval ratings are tanking. He's flailing on the economy. Epstein haunts him. Republicans are beginning to revolt against him. He's not all powerful. A tyrant can exercise tyranny only insofar as the objects of his tyranny continue to allow it. Remember this.

Our schools are falling behind because Republicans refuse to fund our schools. The solution is simple. FUND LEANDRO NOW! 🚨

U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion. Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits. This is the military industrial complex on steroids.

True Hero

Psst! Don’t forget Happy Hour on Dec 19th and an exciting Candidate Forum Jan 24th. HCDP offices are closed Dec 22nd to Jan 1st.

While SCOTUS weighs gutting the heart of the Voting Rights Act, communities across the country — Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Native — are using Section 2 to protect their voice. What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇

People say DOGE "failed", but to be fair DOGE successfully stole every American taxpayers data & personal information & had access to pretty much EVERY government system and likely shared that data with foreign entities. IDK that I'd say failed exactly, being they did everything that was intended.

“ICE is just targeting brown people who have an accent, snatching people out of their cars” Racial profiling is all they do

On the other hand, the blatant abuse of power can energize voters as well

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What we're reading: A non-partisan report found that Trump’s attempted military takeover of blue cities has already cost taxpayers $500 million. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-military-takeover-cities-cost-b2863774.html

✨ The tides are turning in the Deep South. Democrats just flipped TWO seats and shattered the GOP supermajority: proof that no place is beyond change when people rise up and vote for progress. 💙 #BlueWave

Let Chuck Edwards know what you think of this!

Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year. That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare. Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.

Newsom: "He is not screwing around. He's changing the rules. He's rigging the game because he knows he'll lose if all things are equal. He did not expect California to fight fire with fire."

Many thanks to our amazing Attorney General. One of the bright spots of last year was seeing NC elect him as well as our governor, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and superintendent of education!

Please say Arthur’s name. Share Arthur’s story. ICE kidnapped this 13 year old child off the streets of Mass and have moved him to two separate detention centers in other states. He’s 13!!! His mother is here legally. He’s a child!! ICE are monsters

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense. www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78. Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

Please contact your representatives and ask them to stand up for democracy!

ACTION ALERT: Cut ESPN -- call your cable company and ask to cut any bundles that have ESPN. Disney makes 10 billion on ESPN carriage fees.

Republican Ted Cruz says FCC chair’s threats about Kimmel are ‘dangerous’ www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Cool. Release the Epstein files.

In 2020, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called political satire one of "the oldest and most important forms of free speech." He might have forgotten his words, but we haven't.

The federal government is absolutely abandoning North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene. Compared to every other major climate disaster from the last 20 years, the feds are skimping on helping communities impacted by Helene get back on their feet.

Yes!

We live in a country where the president can order a comedian to be yanked off TV. What I describe is not a democracy.

Trump’s tariff taxes on Canada, one of Minnesota’s top trading partners, will raise costs of everyday goods, hurt small businesses, and eliminate jobs by attacking our neighbor and ally. Senator Kaine and I reintroduced a bipartisan bill to undo Trump's reckless tariffs on Canadian goods.

Trump did that

Moving words from Fletcher's dad Jesse Merkel, “Please remember Fletcher for the person he was, and not the act that ended his life. Give your kids an extra hug and kiss today. We love you, Fletcher. You’ll always be with us.” www.startribune.com/family-of-8-...

Television legend Stephen Colbert has just signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series.

Federal agents violently detained a food delivery driver as he emerged from a D.C. coffee shop Saturday morning. The incident captured on video showed the officers throwing him to the ground and beating him before sweeping him away in an unmarked vehicle. wapo.st/45Egtkc

Tonight in Washington D.C. The sign reads: “The Bondi order is unlawful you are not obligated to follow it”

Crow: "Look at what happened. US military personnel in uniform literally were on hands & knees rolling out a red carpet for the most murderous dictator of the 21st century...we keep on acting like Putin deserves to be brought out in open like any of head of state. This is a historic embarrassment."

In the early 2000s, I worked in countries where democracy was fragile, new, or still just an idea. We didn’t talk about “election years” or “get out the vote.” We talked about survival Strategy. Coalition Courage We didn’t always win. But we learned what worked open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...

BIG NEWS!!!! H'ville resident, small biz owner & community advocate Lynne Russo is officially running for the NC House of Representatives, District 117. Campaign Kickoff Party SUN Sept. 7 2-4 p.m. Dry Falls Brewing C0., 425 Kanuga Rd, H'ville, NC More: myhcdp.com/

🍎Here’s your chance! 🍎The Apple Festival is one of our community’s biggest events. Help us spread the word that we will never stop fighting for Democracy and we invite folks to join us. Get details on our news blog myhcdp.com/news

Officer David Rose, 33, was shot and killed while responding to an active shooter at the Atlanta headquarters of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. Authorities believe the shooter targeted the CDC over the Covid-19 vaccine.

So, no national guard on January 6th, but definitely on August 11th. Makes total sense.

For years, HCDP has had an affordable office that served as our hub for organizing, training, & turning out voters. That chapter has closed BUT we’ve found a new space that is bigger, more visible & below market rate. To make it ours, we need your help. Details here: www.myhcdp.com/post/we-need...

Damn right, it’s political.

Hat tip to the NAACP and everyone who came out for the Good Trouble Lives On Rally in Hendersonville! Congressman Lewis died on July 17 five years ago, but will always be our inspiration to never give up. Thank you to everyone who is keeping his legacy alive!