Some encouraging news: Trump approval hits 42%. “Approval Rating Dips as Views of His Handling of the Economy Sour” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/u...

The 20 biggest political donors on the Forbes billionaires list have collectively given nearly $5 billion between 2015 and 2024. We must get Big Money out of politics. No one from either party should be able to buy an election.

“With brilliant insight & gripping prose, Chuck Collins tells like it is! You’ll jump out of your seat with clear vision and new energy for democracy with fairness for all.” - Bestselling author @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social recommending my new book #BurnedByBillionaires (burnedbybillionaires.com)

$170B for ICE and Border Patrol $40B for Argentina $1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet $230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation" $200M for Kristi Noem's jets $98M for Trump's golf outings But no money to lower your healthcare costs.

ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital. "We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU" www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

“Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago on Thursday to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks, weighing in as the Trump administration crackdown on immigrants intensifies in the pontiff’s hometown.” chicago.suntimes.com/religion/202...

On #WorldVegetarianDay a reminder that meat and dairy production and factory farming are fuelling climate chaos, cruelty, and environmental destruction. A plant-based meal never did that.

Not sure whether that one is current, but there's also a petition with more recent info here:

Concerned about ICE deportations and growth of the private prison complex? Sign this petition to demand Citizens Bank stop its financial support for the groups building the facilities! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sh...

Five corporations control 90% of the US media market. Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry. The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.

What do Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso and Gabriel García Márquez have in common? The US once denied all of them visas because of their beliefs.

A prolonged Republican government shutdown could easily become the straw that breaks the camel’s back at the Social Security Administration. www.commondreams.org/opinion/soci...

Executive power has been constantly abused under Trump. The latest? SCOTUS has allowed Trump to fire Democratic comissioner of the FTC. This may be a turning point in executive power over independent govt agencies--watch out for the final outcome of this case. nytimes.com/2025/09/22/u...

Last week, the Trump administration strong-armed ABC and Disney into suspending Jimmy Kimmel. Thousands spoke out to protest this blatant attack on free speech, and now Kimmel will return to television tonight. Never doubt the power of collective action. https://youtu.be/wCuOx5yXeQU?feature=shared

Even as fossil fuel interests and their political puppets try to fight the tide, investments in renewable energies continue to grow around the globe.

Americans deserve officials they can trust. RFK Jr.'s lies and spreading of misinformation will prevent us from developing potential life-saving technology! #healthcare #RFKJR www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/h...

From climate-smart beef to organic and grass-fed options, the meat industry has no shortage of marketing strategies to sell you meat that sounds sustainable. But the truth is, a sustainable diet for your health and the environment has to mean eating less meat.

“An unapologetic advocate to reduce car dependency and give residents more transportation options is leading the primary vote in the race to be Seattle's next mayor — and sending the latest signal that transportation reform might just be a winning campaign issue in local elections across America.”

According to new polling, the Democratic Party's favorability is now the lowest it's been in 35 years. This is what happens when Democrats start chasing the "center" instead of fighting for working people. https://youtu.be/EQzG_TrhyrY?feature=shared

When we discuss population, we must take care to clearly identify the constellation of social and economic factors at play, say @francesmoorelappe.bsky.social and Corinna Rhum: www.commondreams.org/opinion/popu...

Medical residents are absolutely essential. Long hours and unfair treatment makes their environment challenging even as they provide life-saving services. Let's cheer them on in their unionization fights as they show how the power of the people can lead to real change! truthout.org/articles/und...

Final CBO score of the "big beautiful bill" is out Largest Medicaid cuts ever - in fact, at least 4 times the size of the previous largest; $894-$990 bn cut Kicks 10 million off health insurance Largest SNAP cuts ever, $197 bn cut Still increases the deficit by $3.4 trillion from huge tax cuts

this is utter depravity

The U.S. median household income is just over $80k a year. But a family of four needs at least $186,618 a year to live comfortably in Mississippi in 2025, the country's most affordable state. We are in a full blown cost of living crisis & becoming only more unequal. www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/06/...

I urge you to attend "Good Trouble Lives On" events happening in your community today in honor of the late John Lewis. Please engage in peaceful protest and continue to make your voices heard. It's more important than ever. You can find an event near you here: goodtroubleliveson.org#attend

What happens when 16-year-olds get the vote? Other countries are already seeing the benefits | Christine Huebner

The swiftness with which Trump gut agencies and programs like USAID meant they didn't just cut funding, food, and programs, they WASTED it. 500 metric tons of emergency food (feeds 1.5 million children for a week) is set to expire today. For shame. www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

Absolutely. We should be ecstatic about Zohran's win & taking notes. We must embrace a platform that addresses our deep issues-- #inequality and a crisis of affordability high among them. Zohran sees struggling NYers, showing a clear alternative, where we all thrive. More of this!

We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.  A new generation that gives meaning to the “we” in “we the people.” Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as the future.

According to a new report, nearly 27% of homes sold in Q1 of 2025 were bought by real estate investors — the highest share in at least five years. If we want to make housing affordable for working people, we must get Wall Street out of our homes. https://youtu.be/q9TOGxDJ0TE?si=vGkgsj8jyHBFtUyW

New in @commondreams.org.web.brid.gy. In 2023, only 28% of Americans were satisfied with our democracy. Yet, many still see our country as one of the greatest. Trump's rise is a symptom of deep issues (American exceptionalism is one). It's time we take the blinders off & build a democracy for all!

Terrifying but essential to understand. @gregpalast.bsky.social and @hartmannreport.com sound the alarm to the active threat of voter roll purges. Our elections are on the line--anyone concerned for the future of our #democracy must act now.

Thrilled to share the latest from the Small Planet team. There has been far too little mainstream media attention paid to our swelling resistance movement. So, in 3 short pages, we elevate stories of real progress across a number of fronts. When we fight, we win! www.smallplanet.org/_files/ugd/4...

"One of the NOAA labs slated to be shut down [in Trump's budget] is the National Severe Storms Lab in Norman, Oklahoma, which works to improve flash flood forecasting among other hazards from severe thunderstorms..." www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/c...

As we make sense of the tragedy in Texas, @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social offers an invaluable perspective on consuming media critically and thoughtfully. My heart aches for my home state and I can't emphasize how important accurate reporting is in times of crises--and always.

The Big Ugly Bill throws millions off Medicaid and SNAP, gives ICE more money than most militaries, and makes the wealthiest households in America even richer. Heather and I break it all down on today's Klatch. https://youtu.be/Yc4xl3nz_Ac?si=nj70FlizV909V1Y6

I enthusiastically recommend 'The Last Class,' which pays tribute to @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Professor Robert Reich and highlights our duty to educate future generations. It is showing in various cities. www.thelastclassfilm.com/where-to-watch Directed by ‪@elliotkirschner.bsky.social‬

Oxfam reports “wealth of the richest 1% has surged $33.9 trillion since 2015, enough to end annual poverty 22 times, yet billionaires only pay around 0.3% in real taxes.”

BREAKING: The Senate just passed the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," gutting Medicaid, defunding Planned Parenthood, and supercharging funding for ICE to carry out mass deportations.

Are you paying attention?

This is not about "left" vs "right" anymore — and it hasn't been for a long time. These old labels divide the public and distract them from noticing they’re being shafted.

This is a nightmare scenario. It's time to double down in our fight against fascism.

BREAKING: Supreme Court limits universal injunctions issued by federal courts in birthright citizenship case decision

"Americans want more choices and new voices." We can learn from New York's rank-choice voting system which shows us that there are tangible ways to run elections that lead to greater representation for more people! #DailyDemocracyDose www.newsweek.com/new-york-may...

Overwhelmed? Angry? Disconnected? Host a 'dinner for democracy' or a 'coffee for change' with your family, friends, and neighbors to inspire action and hope. We need to build community now more than ever! #DailyDemocracyDose @democracyforward.org democracyforward.org/dinnersforde...

"Trump because hate is intoxicating; it provides a rush of righteous anger that feels empowering to those who feel powerless. It creates a sense of belonging among those who’ve been marginalized by 44 years of Reaganism gutting the middle class" @hartmannreport.com nails it again.

"The world is a global village, we all need each other, one way or the other." Cutting off connection to and collaboration with other nations puts millions at risk and hinders progress towards a better future. Trump's dangerous policies hurt us all. www.npr.org/sections/goa...