Demonstrators set US flag on fire on Place de la République in Paris during the rally against the American military intervention in Venezuela.

Happening now: several hundred people are pouring into Chicago's downtown Federal Plaza. It's 25 degrees outside. Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!" Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."

Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: "International law is universal and binding for all states. The American intervention in Venezuela is not in accordance with international law."

FOLKS NEED TO REALIZE HOW HUGE THIS IS For the first time in modern Texas history, Dems have candidates running in every state and federal race on the 2026 ballot. That includes all congressional seats, every state House and state Senate race, plus statewide judicial and State Board of Education.

Confirmed: ICE Is Arresting American Citizens—and Lying About It A government that flouts the Fourth Amendment and then lies about it to courts and the people has crossed a moral and legal frontier. newrepublic.com/article/2026...

I don't know why we're not hearing the tourism industry screaming for relief. Talk about a nail in the coffin.

This message hits hard.

If ICE can threaten arrest for filming, then journalists, watchdogs, and protesters can all be silenced the same way. You don’t have freedom of the press if recording police is treated as terrorism.  #holdfast www.cato.org/blog/dhs-pol...

This is perfect. The DOJ's embarrassing snafu with disappearing redactions was the fault of Elon Musk. Musk cancelled government subscriptions to Adobe programs that would have made the redactions permanent. What a pack of fools.

This is the first year I didn't buy a single Christmas gift online. I shopped my locally owned stores featuring local artists and specialty items, and local stores for the big name stores - Old Navy, Rack Room, Michael's, etc. I'm done supporting online sales while I still have mobility to drive.

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas

The Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, said, “When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert.”

Why is that no matter how much we clean and prep we're always scrambling with "last minute" cleaning before guests arrive? I am anyway!

I mean yeah it’s an authoritarian takeover but can we take some comfort in the fact that the people doing it are INSANELY stupid?

#GDP 🇺🇸

It's 2025, and we're sharing bootleg 60 Minutes segments broadcast in other countries because our own country is being run by fascists and their billionaire-owned state media helpers, just as the Founding Fathers intended, of course.

🤔 DID YOU KNOW? The Stand Up for Science Foundation is now registered on Fidelity Charitable! This means you can make tax-deductible donations (even anon!) to SUFS...it's quick, easy, and secure. Cap off your year end giving by supporting the fight for science! @standupforscience.bsky.social

Marc Elias suggests contacting state legislators because elections are fundamentally run at state level. He also recommends staying up-to-date on legal developments, joining volunteer opportunities, such as poll working & engaging with local election protection efforts. #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory

A federal judge on Monday said the US govt denied due process to the Venezuelan men it deported to prison in El Salvador in March after Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act. He continues to break the law, but is never held accountable. STOP him. Where are our lawmakers? #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Global TV (a Canadian Broadcaster), has uploaded the ENTIRE 60 Minutes episode, including the Sharyn Alfonsi segment that Bari Weiss tried to conceal. The Streisand effect is a powerful force. You couldn’t even fail properly, Bari. How embarrassing.

The Trump-Republican “Big Beautiful Bill” is actually a “Big Ugly Nightmare.” Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026. Here’s what you should know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hbwm7LrKW0

Damn, Bill Clinton just called Trump & Pam Bondi's bluff. Clinton released a statement calling on Bondi to release all of the Epstein files that mention him - including photos. This is what a president with a spine looks like. Meanwhile, Trump is having the FBI scrub his name from the files.

People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — so before the year ends, let me introduce you to Voters of Tomorrow. We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation. 🧵THREAD

This new flock leak is honestly terrifying in what it opens up

Australia’s Ocean Glitch Is a Weird Wave Vortex Nobody Can Fully Explain

Here is what I wrote about the experience at the time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-t...

Thank you @kerrykennedy.bsky.social for inviting us to join the celebration of the ROBERT & ETHEL KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER. We fully support your fight for Justice, Equality, Peace, Dignity, Diversity & Compassion for ALL. (and we had a great time doing so!) 🙏 ♥️

Current issue of @theonion.com nails it again.

“The New York Times contacted Ms. Farmer about a report stamped with the date of Sept. 3, 1996. She broke down in tears. “I’ve waited 30 years,” she said. “I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”

Wow!

The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.

Man sues Tennessee county after he was jailed over Charlie Kirk meme

North Carolina is moving backwards by leaps and bounds. Glad we left the state.

Pepsi allegedly gave Walmart discounts on its products, while charging other retailers higher prices. Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it. This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.

We're watching the destruction of VA services in real time. Why would anybody want to risk their lives under an administration that would rather they die, than survive war and need medical help at home.

As Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis stated in 1933; “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.” Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.

Kat is directly addressing all of the most unhinged (and many hinged) questions she gets from running for Congress in 2025 right now. I am going on this stream shortly thereafter to play some Sporcle, likely to list some old NBA players while Kat angrily dozes off. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4v...

Ever wonder how some billionaires can get away with paying such low tax rates compared to working class Americans? Here’s their secret playbook and what we can do about it.

“...Roem continued, “because all the heavy hitters of corporate Virginia hate this bill, and so they don't like it because it will limit their ability to make as much money as possible from sticking these things where they don't belong.”

Nothing better than Saturdays with the people of Kansas City, even outside with wind chills in the teens. Spent time with the community and our Kansas City Parks and Recreation commissioners and team as we opened up new Soccer City USA fields in the Historic Northeast.

Get Him. He's Mexican.

U.S. pals: Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army. There are better charities out there. Much better.

Good Trouble 🔥

Karoline Leavitt lacks empathy. She's evil.

I’ve heard from immigration attorneys that clients say ICE guards lay out the WRAP device (essentially a full-body straitjacket) on the tarmac as a threat — “do what we say or you’re getting the WRAP on the whole flight.” And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.

Thank you, Indiana Republicans, for not bending the knee. 🚨 Trump redistricting push fails in Indiana— again.

This is the link to the story. They're just so "normal" like somebody's parents or grandparents trying to do something decent & live their faith. If ICE will terrorize them gratuitously w/ no reason, everyone will be prey sooner or later. Surreal. www.tiktok.com/@celeste06_/...