Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, the activists who championed transgender rights and protested in the historic Stonewall rebellion that galvanized the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement, has died. She was 78. https://cnn.it/3KR7TrB

Multiple Historically Black Universities and Colleges in the South were on lockdown or have cancelled classes on Thursday over a potential threat.

By the way…this is John Paulson. Yes….THAT John Paulson.

I called out Betsy McCaughey for calling Mamdani voters stupid. Share this clip so every young person turns out in NY. This is what the old guard thinks of you.

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"It is past time for both Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer to step down and step aside. This fascist moment, this age of Trump, demands outspoken, unrelenting and fearless opposition... we all deserve better." I make the case, in my latest for The Guardian, for new leadership:

Where is the mainsteam media? Anyone out there? Can you hear me???

We deployed our distributed organizing team of over 30,000 volunteers to help @iowademocrats.bsky.social and Catelin Drey's campaign get out the vote. This is the result. Make no mistake: When Democrats organize everywhere, we win everywhere.

Finger claps have quietly taken over a swath of pop culture in the past year. As more people embrace it, the queer ballroom scene is clapping back at those unaware of its origin and meaning.

I applaud Newsom for his redistricting project but Pritzker is meeting the moment as well.

Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect. As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

there are many reasons why we are here but in bullet form its mostly - the republicans are fascists - the democrats are weak - the media sucks ass

Workers under cover of night removed a rainbow crosswalk outside of the former Pulse nightclub, apparently as part of state and federal transportation officials’ aim to wipe “political banners” from public roadways. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/21/r...

This is replicable.

Literally the only people in America who don’t think the media is that important to politics are Democratic electeds and their major donors. It’s wild.

European leaders said on Sunday that they would join President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine when he meets with President Trump on Monday at the White House, as they strive to show solidarity against Russia and avoid being sidelined in peace talks. nyti.ms/45EPC7S

The story that is going to blow up soon is soaring electricity prices. All those AI bots, Bitcoin mining and so on are causing a historic spike. And I know from experience that voters *hate* utility price hikes.

Sounds like they’re staging an intervention.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker rejects Texas Republicans' threat to arrest state Democrats: "Texas law does not apply in the state of Illinois, and there's no federal law that would allow the FBI to arrest anybody that's here visiting our state. So it's a lot of grandstanding." @nbcnews.com

This is exactly why Dems get their ass handed to them by Trump's world. They have no clue how to leverage social media algos to their advantage. open.substack.com/pub/weaponiz...

📌What do Trump and Cuomo have in common? Besides being dirty, old men who paw women ... they are falling at the feet of the billionaires, who are standing on our necks and suffocating us all ...

WATCH | Trump’s agriculture secretary doubles down on suggestion people should work on farms to avoid losing Medicaid Read more here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

I don’t know who she is but she should run to replace him.

Rep. Mike Flood faced a barrage of criticism at a packed town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, as constituents repeatedly confronted him over his support for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” immigration policy and what they described as threats to democracy. cnn.it/4oqO2Pu

the Elizabeth Warren CNBC hit that triggered Trump: "Trump ran for office saying he'd lower costs on day 1. Cost of groceries are up, cost of housing is up, healthcare is up. And where is Trump? He's passing a signature bill to throw people off healthcare so he can do tax cuts for billionaires."

At @rollingstone.com, @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social lays out the stakes of our election. "It turns out there are some billionaires and Wall Street CEOs who can’t stand the idea of a mayor who wants them to pay their fair share to create a city that everyone can afford."

Excuse me…. But isn’t this exactly what Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans did in DC to avoid voting to release the Epstein files? Yes, yes, it is. 🚨 Texas Governor Abbott’s warning: If House Democrats do not return by 3 PM today, he will move to declare their seats vacant and replace them.

Crockett: My former colleagues from the Texas House—decided to get the hell out of Texas… breaking quorum is where they’re at right now. And they didn’t just do it by themselves—they went to Illinois, where there is a governor that gives a damn. This fight is going to take all of us.

Illinois is now the first state in the nation to require mental health screenings in its public schools. Our schools should be inclusive places where students are not just comfortable asking for help — they’re empowered to do it.

"Jobs and factories will come roaring back into our country, and you see it happening already." -Donald Trump, 4/2/25

One of the best things that could happen for Dem prospects of taking the House next year would be a wave a primary challenges to "roll over and play dead" Dems to make clear we are cleaning house and there's a new fight-back party in charge.

England’s farmers to get new payments for cleaning up waterways on their land

Lutnick this morning: There will be no more tariff extensions!!! South China Morning Post: The US is expected to announce another 90 day pause on tariffs for China tomorrow.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the dark past of Donald Trump’s top protector Jim Jordan and Meiselas interviews a victim and survivor of The Ohio State University (OSU) cover up, OSU wrestler Michael DiSabato.

UnitedHealth’s business model is to grow through acquisition. But now, they have 2,694 subsidiaries, and earnings were disappointing in April. Have they grown too big to manage? From @dorajfacundo.bsky.social‬ and @pmrucker.bsky.social‬ with @capitolforum.bsky.social‬:

Scoop: The Wall Street Journal is working on a story highlighting Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein—but is said to be facing pressure from the White House, with Trump himself calling Editor-In-Chief Emma Tucker to object. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/wall-stree...

Actual footage of White House officials dealing with the Epstein files:

Not just an endorsement: Espaillat is now putting pressure on other Democrats to do the same: www.amny.com/news/espaill... “We’ve had our primary, we’ve had our election, and the people have spoken," he said tonight at a press conference. He'll “do everything that I can do to get him elected.”

Reminder that some Democrats voted for this person, cause the party is stupid Labor secretary says Americans want to work hard jobs for little pay www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Trump and Greg Abbott don’t like me standing up to them, so NOW they want to redistrict our district… Yes, they want to CHANGE THE MAPS! GAME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Environment Agency insider alleges ‘cover-up’ over sewage sludge on farmland

Sen. Ted Cruz stripped weather forecasting funds from Trump's megabill. Then the floods came.

Donald Trump isn't just cutting health care — he's also closing hospitals in Illinois and across the country with his latest scheme.   Hard-working Illinoisans will spend more time in overcrowded waiting rooms and lose access to life-saving care.

New York Democratic officials who've declined to endorse Zohran Mamdani so far: - Gov. Kathy Hochul - Sen. Chuck Schumer - Rep. Hakeem Jeffries - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand - Rep. Laura Gillen - Rep. Tom Suozzi - Rep. Dan Goldman - Rep. George Latimer

🇺🇸 JOHN LEWIS DAY OF ACTION 🚨 Our rights are under attack. Our democracy is under siege. We know what to do. 📅 On July 17, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights hero John Lewis with peaceful action. 📍 IN CHICAGO: Thurs, July 17, 5:30 pm, program & rally at Daley Plaza. Info ⤵️

Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo. Trump’s “Big Beautiful” budget bill took a serious blow. Democrats held onto key seats. And the Kennedy Center turned into a venue for queer resistance. If you’re wondering whether there’s still fire on the left, this week answered with a resounding Yes!