Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952

We’re not going to be able to “just go back to normal” in 2029. At this point, abolishing ICE, followed by free, fair trials for treason for ICE agents & their collaborators is the bare minimum. We must do whatever it takes to make sure nothing like ICE can ever exist again.

Kicking Graham Platner to the curb is not showing you are the party without the hunger to win, it is showing that you are the party, unlike the alternative, that has moral standards. That can only help the party in the long run.

New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline amid the suffocating presence of Big Tech.

Huntington Beach sounds like a war zone right now so that’s cool, appreciate it everyone, we could’ve all been playing video games but I guess we’re traumatizing dogs and veterans instead

Trump supporters having to seek shelter in the African-American museum. Too perfect.

-A living wage -Guaranteed healthcare -The right to join a union -The right to vote -The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family -The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence Remember: These are the foundations of real freedom.

In her latest video report for Mother Jones, @noturtlesoup17 takes us on a tour of the Trumpified National Mall as the nation attempts to celebrate its 250th birthday:

"To say that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." - Teddy Roosevelt #26 in Salvatore Catalano's series of American Presidents

Before Major Watson’s arrest, he sat down with me for an extensive interview on his motivations and why he sacrificed his 17-year career in the military to call for Trump’s immediate impeachment and removal from office. A link to his legal defense fund is in the description: youtu.be/2ooHJYc8r48

"The Extreme Sentences Handed to Anti-ICE Protesters Should Terrify Us All" 30-100 years! Perhaps the most important and scary story you'll read all week:

In a stunning upset, the 32-year-old community organizer defeated Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat with help from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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. The evidence of corporate consolidation is everywhere. It means more power for them and less freedom for you.

His toughest opponent yet turned out to be photosynthesis. #AlgaeGate

Thank you, algae.

Could not agree more! Not only did Hillary beat the Orange Atrocity by 2.8 MILLION votes, but Al Gore got 543,895 MORE votes than Bush! The Electoral College allows candidates who received less votes to win the presidency. ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

The speeches by Michelle and Barack Obama were just what we needed to hear on America's 250th birthday. 🇺🇸

way worse than when this was written a few weeks ago...

We have a literal network of virtually unaccountable, law-breaking, often for-profit concentration camps in operation across the USA. We are almost all *severely* under-reacting to that fact.

When a Republican who didn't even campaign is running ahead of the leading Democrat in a blue-leaning congressional district, you might want to rethink your election system.

If you want to understand why our economy is rigged for the super rich, look at this graph.

Pediatrician and former state senator Richard Pan is on a mission—to make vaccines great again.

Karoline Leavitt to Fox before the WHCD event: There will be some shots fired tonight

I'm not joking when I say mRNA technology is more important than "AI" and it's a tragedy we're throwing billions into one while our government is aggressively defunding the other.

"I'm a Christian. And Donald Trump does something to trash the teachings of my faith every day. But this latest thing, well, I just might object to. That's how strongly I feel about my faith."

That was fast. I go for a walk as the polls close, and when I get back, AP has already called NJ11.

The news comes after Lyons was reportedly hospitalized twice for stress.

data centers: less popular than nazis

Meanwhile, the typical American will pay a federal income tax rate of 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like. [Via @itep.org]

This article from 2019 seems relevant again given his new AI art post. I’m not religious but this is an interesting read. www.benjaminlcorey.com/could-americ...

anyone who says people opposing data centers are just nimbys need to stop echoing industry propaganda and see what it’s actually like to live near one

This bubble cannot collapse soon enough. A machine of lies built off theft and greed, causing untold harm to our planet.

In his first 100 days, Zohran Mamdani has: -Delivered millions in restitution for workers cheated by gig companies -Cracked down on predatory landlords -Launched the first stage of a universal childcare program -Fixed thousands of potholes in NYC streets This is what leadership looks like.

As the father of a middle schooler I have seen the rebellion against AI forming there — even using “that’s AI, bro,” not indicating something is literally AI, but that something is metaphorically so — it’s sus, it’s bullshit, it’s bad weird

This is courage, to peacefully stand up to protect their civil infrastructure for the good of all. Bridges, power plants, water, these are vital for the survival of civilians, and should never be attacked. America is threatening genocide and war crimes, we should all be in the streets speaking out.

These billionaires pay their workers so little that many of their workers need public assistance. Meanwhile, their companies just got another round of tax cuts from a bill that gutted the public assistance their workers have to rely on to get by. Trickle-down economics is a sham.

A history of the top marginal tax rates on the wealthiest Americans: 1940: 81% 1950: 84% 1960: 91% 1970: 72% 1980: 70% 1990: 28% 2000: 40% 2010: 35% For 50 years, corporate backed politicians in Congress have slashed taxes to line the pockets of their wealthy donors.

"I'm out here mostly to stop this current generation from messing it up for us and trying to make the world that I'm going to grow up into one that it's worth living in." Senior Editor Michael Mechanic spoke with Californians who turned out for the No Kings march in Oakland.

Is No Kings enough? Here’s our National Press Coordinator @hunterisntdunn.bsky.social & @raw-story.com (Raw America Media) discussing how No Kings may not be enough on its own, but that it’s an important first step for activating people and strengthening the anti-Trump resistance.

The Republican Party is telling us, with brimming confidence and zero shame, that it intends to make it harder for its opponents to vote and easier to control the outcome of elections. They are prepared to use every tool available to them — legal or not — to stay in power.

Still wondering if inequality is out of control?