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By far one of the most fascinating and horrifying podcast episodes I have ever listened to. Will definitely be buying and reading @SethHarp’s book on drug trafficking and murder coverups in the military. open.spotify.com/episode/4qHd...

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

A video arguing that women shouldn’t be able to vote was just shared by Trump’s Secretary of Defense, the guy in charge of our whole military. And Democratic Party leaders still can’t stand up to this administration?! Our rights are on the line and all our party leaders offer us is silence.

What form of sociopathy required them to need a court order to stop doing this?

Kristi Noem must resign now.

Today’s Important Lesson: substack.com/@resistmaga/...

“Had Dan Osborn won his independent Senate campaign in Nebraska last year, it’s possible the bill would never have passed. Now, as he starts a new independent run for the Senate, he thinks some Republicans have buyer’s remorse,” writes our columnist Michelle Goldberg.

Shortly after Republicans passed legislation to slash taxes for the rich, rob millions of their health insurance, and turbocharge militarized deportations, the Social Security Administration sent out an email full of misinformation about what the new law does www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

The Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow schools and libraries to use E-rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspot lending. action.everylibrary.org/no_sjres7_2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

Librarians United for #FREadom!

I’m struck by the collective effort of thoughtful people banding together in the face of an externally oppressive governance. The moment is on us again, time to reaffirm what it truly means to be American in the face of the internal threat that is #TrumpTyranny #USPolitics

I’ve got a lot of problems w/what RFK Jr says here—but worst is his description of people on the autism spectrum as unable to contribute. This is the Trump admin’s war on diversity: if you’re not their version of “perfect,” you’re not worthy. Thanks to Holly Robinson Pete, for setting it straight.

Early intervention is critical for newborn babies and parents. That’s changing under Trump. • CDC’s newborn hearing program cut — states may lose follow-up care • Genetic screening panel disbanded — fewer rare conditions caught early • Maternal health survey scrapped — less data to improve outcomes

Mike Johnson just voted to cut Medicaid. Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.

Senior partners at Keker, Van Nest & Peters, a firm of 115 lawyers, write: "partners at big firms — who often earn millions a year — must be willing to take financial risks when the fate of our nation, the future of our profession & the rule of law itself is at stake. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/o...

It's AI Literacy Day. AI literacy means understanding the harms and limits of generative AI. I curated resources to help teachers be AI literate. #AILiteracyDay #EduSky www.criticalinkling.com/p/national-a...

1/ A year ago, I was examining North Carolina’s budget when two unusual items caught my attention–spurring an investigation that reveals how political and religious favoritism by lawmakers can harm some of society’s most vulnerable people. #ncpol @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/nort...

As more information is revealed, it is clear that the cover-up is even worse than the crime. Every single person involved has no business being involved in our government. At minimum, there should be resignations. And prosecutions.

The president is laser focused on the big issues

New from me: A school district in Pennsylvania voted against adding a Black author's book about the 1921 Tulsa race massacre to the curriculum. Then, the community decided to do something about it.

No, Apple! Don't "fix" it - it's not broken! 🤣https://apnews.com/article/apple-iphone-racist-trump-glitch-d80f88d69f6ceac585904f2faa2a9212

TWO NEAR MISSES WITHIN 90 MINUTES - One in DC, the other in Chicago. This comes less than one month after the country's deadliest crash in decades AND in the midst of a Trump/Musk assault on FAA staffing.

DOGE is canceling government contracts that help veterans. Records show among the 875 contracts were arrangements to help medical services, fund cancer programs, recruit doctors, and provide burial services to veterans.

For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...

Always! Despite the hateful, ignorant, and harmful anti #DiversityEquityAndInclusion laws metastasizing through our once great nation

DOGE is like if Fyre Festival was a government agency.

More carnage. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...

Per @taracopp.bsky.social: “FAA staff fired over the weekend included personnel that worked radar, landing and navigational aid maintenance, among others. Hundreds were fired, just weeks after a fatal mid-air collision in DC killed 67.”

“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.” -FDR, 1941

When asked about taking in Palestinian refugees, Trump said it's a "very far distance for them to travel." (roughly 6K km to DC) Meanwhile, Trump on Friday said he will prioritize resettlement of white South Africans who want to come to the US. (roughly 13K km)

In a break from the chaos of the demolition of our democracy, Murphy got some headshots today 😜

The SAVE Act disenfranchises our military heroes and Native American communities. Military IDs and Tribal IDs won't be accepted as proof of citizenship, making it harder for these groups to exercise their right to vote. #StopTheSAVEAct

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There’s so much chaos coming from the Trump administration — but don’t miss this: Georgia Republicans just dropped a new voter suppression agenda. They want to end early voting, kill the vote-by-mail system, and make it harder to register to vote. Big fight ahead. ⬇️

This is only going to get worse because neo-Nazis and white supremicists know they have friends in high places.

Celebrating ALL Black Americans who led the way and were courageous enough to risk all for today and tomorrow's generation of Black Americans - and ALL Americans. Yeah we are still doing that, and like me you don't need to be black to celebrate courage like this...

Valleys are flooding just so Donald Trump could brag that he "turned on the water in California." Planes are crashing just so Donald Trump could brag that he "trimmed the staff at the FAA." He is such a simple-minded person who never thinks of consequences. Maybe because *he* has never faced any.

The opening 6 minutes alone are worthy of a #GrammyAward! #Questlove www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/...

Really thankful to all of the scientists who made themselves available to talk to me about the unprecedented situation at NIH. I've never had so many people reach out to me for a story like this. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

I have never heard of a more DEI hire than a drunken, National Guard domestic abuser being elevated to run the entire military...

The guy who manufactured the outrage against Critical Race Theory and Elon Musk are now just simply firing non-whites and non-males in the federal government.

"Our elected leaders should be in the business of making it easier for eligible troops to vote, particularly those risking life and limb in deployments overseas, not suing to throw out the votes of service members who manage to cast a ballot." www.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...