With few exceptions, Dems frame the current crisis as something that can be alleviated someday, when Democrats again control Congress or the presidency. I think salvation via the election is unrealistic, so I wrote a piece. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

"I expected the fascist onslaught. What terrifies me, provoking me to hide in my little patch of forest, is the lack of opposition in response to it." www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

I would read this if it wasn't behind the NYT subscription wall. Anybody have a gift link?

The "why bother" question frustrates me more than any other because put another way, what you're asking is "why should I do the right thing if I can't guarantee it'll work out for me"? That's the sort of question a self interested coward asks, not a leader

I want to give due credit to those particular ICE agents who are honoring their oaths to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States. Two problems: (a) I can't identify anyone behind those masks, and (b) I haven't yet encountered any account of an ICE agent's meeting this description.

Essential reading. From @andycraig.bsky.social

This is what an authoritarian regime would do. Hidden deep in Trump’s 1,100-page bill that passed the House today is a provision that would block federal courts from enforcing contempt charges against government officials who violate court orders.

DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand is using her position of power to threaten other Dem members that DSCC may not fund their campaigns if they don't support the Crypto Scam bill.

16 Democrats joined Republicans to advance crypto regulation that's been rubber stamped by the industry — as Trump profits off his own memecoin. Why? Crypto corporations have shelled out huge campaign contributions to both parties. Big Money has corrupted the system.

Sunset new Mayday HQ tour from Chris!

Read this. It's horrifying. Democratic governors, mayors and councils need to proactively mobilize their National Guard units and police departments to *protect their residents* from lawless federal agents making arrests without warrants.

Yes, Trump’s crypto grifts, well reported in NYT, reveal unprecedented corruption. But they also reveal that the people who can ruin the economy are in effect shorting the US dollar.

the crypto concern may be flying under the radar but crypto-pilled Democrats need to get got by voters at the ballot box; anytime you hear a Democrat saying they don't like the anti-oligarch messaging of politicians in the "fight" lane, assume crypto influence

The savvy will scoff, but I am completely serious about this. Congressional Dems should introduce a constitutional amendment to limit the pardon power and force votes on it whenever they can. Dem presidential wannabes should endorse the idea. Blue states should signal support.

Reminder: Impeachment is the legal, nonviolent route to removing a President. It is the path that the Constitution provides to protect democracy. Impeachment is the remedy when a President commits impeachable offenses. It's that simple.

👀 Pending home sales previous month: 2.1% median forecast: 1% actual: 6.1% yikes

we cannot assume there will be an election in 2028

This stuff has to be blown up much bigger than it has been. You want a kitchen table issue? Cancer is a kitchen table issue.

Elon Musk is now the leading threat to planetary survival. He must be treated as such.

"Thanks for the money, marks" - @booker.senate.gov

“Those same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on our defense of Black people and trans kids and immigrants — instead of their own lack of guts and gumption,” Pritzker said. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

Seeing lots of stuff tonight from Dallas Democrats and leftists about these arrests. No one seems to know why they were arrested. If it was for a genuinely bullshit or fascist reason, folks need to file complaints with the city's police oversight office. Link here: app.keysurvey.com/f/41562786/4...

The Trump administration just arrested a judge who refused to go along with the fascism. Things looking grim.

This is kidnapping. The appropriate response to an attempted kidnapping is to fight for your life.

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

The American project to impeach and remove this guy transcends political party. It's inevitable. @operationanti-king.bsky.social

I really would like people to not focus on 2026, but to realize that the way things are going in America, there won't be elections in 2026, or 2028.

Congressional recess is an opportunity to push your rep on impeachment. @operationanti-king.bsky.social

Gavin Newsom calls Kilmer Abrego Garcia a “distraction” @washingtonpost.com What an absolute disgrace he has become. Beyond repulsive and shameful.

important reading

Martin O'Malley just mentioned state attorneys general filing state kidnapping charges. Just imagine the collective cheer in this country if state troopers pulled over, arrested and cuffed a van full of masked ICE fascists.

Impeachment is inevitable, and it's gaining momentum. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Sooner rather than later, judges are going to have to hold Trump admin officials in contempt, tell the marshals to jail them, and bring the constitutional crisis to a head. If we have to put millions on the streets of DC to stop a total dictatorship, better now than after it entrenches further.

Operation Anti-King is up and running. Impeach him. @operationanti-king.bsky.social‬ www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Oh man, somebody get him out of there. He’s crazy.

Commentary: Politicians work for the people, and they are obliged on a routine basis to make an honest case to the people for their fitness as representatives in government. A primary contest is the best way to get U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper to answer for his performance.

Ok, how about indicting Musk in Wisconsin now?

My article is out in Foreign Affairs: “The Perils of ‘Russia First’” For 30 years, U.S. leaders have appeased Moscow—at the cost of our values, our credibility, and our security. Trump isn’t breaking with that tradition. He’s doubling-down. @foreignaffairs.com www.foreignaffairs.com/guest-pass/r...

I wonder what would happen if Democrats just started acting like this is obviously the oligarchs’ plan. Would it freak Trump out and he’d hang Vance out to dry even more than sending him to Greenland on a humiliation tour?

Morning, London. #TeslaTakedown.

If the Democratic candidate for vice president can't make this happen, are there any other Democrats who can? Because he's right. https://mastodon.social/@RonSupportsYou/114242311093927912