Republican Senator Rand Paul dismantles Trump’s justification for blowing up those boats and murdering people he claims are running drugs

Literally all of this is false. 7 million people turned out, probably the largest single-day protest in American history. And at least in DC, what I saw was a hugely representative crowd, mostly with (often very clever) homemade signs.

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

I just don't feel like the President of the United States should be declaring that he hates his enemies. I don't feel like the VPOTUS should be calling citizens dipshits on social media. I'm old fashioned that way.

Swalwell: He’s telling you not to see your neighbor being chased through a Home Depot parking lot because he’s just trying to work hard and provide for his family. And he’s telling you not to see the drawing he made for Jeffrey Epstein.

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A microscopic tardigrade going for a stroll through some algae. Credit: Sinclair Stammers

REP. @rokhanna.bsky.social : “Only 3% of the documents that were given to us were new. 97% were already in the public domain. Less than 1% of the Epstein Files have actually been released. They’re stonewalling and not releasing things.”

My name is Captain Dylan Blaha and this message is for members of the National Guard across the United States of America.

💥 The NFL is stoked to be woke. “All 32 teams will feature an end zone message of their choice at each home game throughout the season, selecting from four options: ‘End Racism,’ ‘Stop Hate,’ ‘Choose Love’ or ‘Inspire Change.’ africa.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

So glad my tax dollars are being used wisely. This is so much better than feeding those little school kids or making sure social security is funded. /S

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Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation. https://to.pbs.org/3JqBszA

The confederacy has taken DC.

Sucks to be Nebraska......

I like my shrimp extra spicy.

"This is a horror." @premthakker.bsky.social spotted masked federal agents in DC. Here’s what “old white hippie” residents had to say to them. zeteo.com/p/watch-prem... youtube.com/shorts/r3lbH...

Can’t wait for @jaketapper.bsky.social’s book about this

Almost the entire summer no swimming because of contamination - this is out of control

Homeless people didn’t matter to the rich until now.

"Newsom is showing not just that resistance is plausible, but that especially when it's backed up with a plan it pays major political dividends — which hopefully will lead other Democrats to resist too."

Garden art

As a former Texas State Rep, let me be clear: LOCKING Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous. Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.

This dude has it. We got some generational talent in the party.

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Governor Newsom declares today “A SUCCESSFUL LIBERATION DAY!”

If it took 8 days to build a massive concentration camp in Florida then it means they could build and house the homeless at any point but choose not to

Highly recommend watch open.substack.com/pub/denzien/...

When I was a newborn I saved up and bought my own basket. We all did. This generation just wants a handout

The best way to reduce the cost of Medicaid is to name and shame big employers that pay their full time employees so little, they qualify for Medicaid

Clearly these strong words from the Democrats will stop Trump. Good job Schiff.

“History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage need not be lived again.” Maya Angelou op: @nytimes.com

#booksky #writingcommunity

Way to go UTC!

Hey @lizzobeeating.bsky.social You cool with them using your song for this?

A video explaining the terms about federalization of the Guard, the difference between the Guard, Reserves, and Active Duty, and when the guard or active duty can engage in law enforcement. Hint: the guard as activated in Calif cannot. adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/video-expl...

A CNN investigation pushes back on the denials by Israel about the attack on crowds of people in Gaza trying to get aid. Full: x.com/jdiamond1/st...

We cannot let Trump hide behind his Big Budget Bill. We must fight each and every provision that threatens democracy and American lives.