Dark Day for #Democracy: #Trump’s Move Toward Militarizing American Streets History offers us numerous warnings of the perils of trading liberty for perceived security. Let us heed those lessons before we find ourselves on a path toward tyranny. theprogressivelens.com/dark-day-for...

JFK's Grandson Trolls #MelaniaTrump over #Putin Letter [Video] -- If there’s one thing the international community could use right now, it’s more clarity and less poetry from the First Lady. theprogressivelens.com/jfks-grandso...

Russian tanks are now flying the American flag. Disgraceful.

Brian Glenn: President Zelenskyy, you look fabulous in that suit Zelenskyy: You are in the same suit. I changed, you did not.

#Texas' Desperate Play: #Abbott calls Second Special Session to Pass #Redistricting Map Yet another example of how the #GOP is trying to silence opposition and suppress Democratic voices. theprogressivelens.com/texas-desper... #gerrymandering #resistance #democrats #bluewave

Trump's Attack on Mail-In Ballots: A Dangerous Step Toward Authoritarianism -- The playbook of #authoritarian regimes. When a failing and unpopular president attempts to seize control of elections it is a threat to the very core of American #democracy. theprogressivelens.com/trumps-attac...

#Trump Calls for #MSNBC Host to Be Fired in Social Media Rant The strength of our democracy relies on our commitment to transparency, accountability, and truthful reporting—values that authoritarian regimes eagerly undermine. theprogressivelens.com/trump-calls-... #NicolleWallace #MSNBC #media

State-sponsored Cruelty: ICE Arrests 18-year-old while walking his dog -- This is no accident or misstep; it is a calculated, systemic assault on immigrant communities—a form of state-sponsored cruelty that devalues human life. #BenjaminGuerreroCruz #fuckICE theprogressivelens.com/state-sponso...

State-sponsored Cruelty: ICE Arrests 18-year-old while walking his dog -- This is no accident or misstep; it is a calculated, systemic assault on immigrant communities—a form of state-sponsored cruelty that devalues human life. #BenjaminGuerreroCruz #fuckICE theprogressivelens.com/state-sponso...

#Alaska Summit: #Putin 's Wish List to End the War in #Ukraine -- This summit exemplifies a diplomatic approach that seemingly rewards aggression and neglects the rights of a sovereign nation under siege. #fucktrump theprogressivelens.com/alaska-summi...

Adding further gravity to the day’s events was the revelation of an apparent ICE raid outside the venue where Newsom was speaking -- an action that critics have called a deliberate, Trump-style intimidation tactic. #Trump #california #resistance #GavinNewsom theprogressivelens.com/newsom-fight...

A culinary act of #defiance that will surely go down in history alongside the Boston Tea Party and the fall of the Bastille. Who knew that the way to fight back against #authoritarian overreach was a well-placed hoagie? #washingtonDC #fuckICE #fucktrump theprogressivelens.com/trumps-dc-cr...

We must oppose the militarization of our cities, fight back against federal overreach, and reaffirm that local communities—not federal agents in masks—know best how to build safe, equitable neighborhoods. #fuckICE #fuckTrump #nationalguard #washingtondc theprogressivelens.com/trump-overre...

Jet-Setting #JDVance: Seven Taxpayer-Funded Trips in Eight Months -- While real Americans juggle rent, groceries, and the crushing weight of inflation, he’s busy with his foreign excursions, private tours, and posing against scenic backdrops. theprogressivelens.com/jet-setting-...

Cultural Vandalism: Trump's Takeover of #Kennedy Center is Obscene - How long will we allow this cultural vandalism to continue? #fucktrump #kennedycenter #honorees #sylvesterstallone theprogressivelens.com/cultural-van...

The Lincoln Project - The only crime wave in DC is in the White House. #cdnpoli

It’s Back-To-School Month! Remember, reading is fundamental for ages 5 through 79!

Cultural Purge: #Trump Orders Review of #Smithsonian and All Exhibits --The Nazis infamously labeled modernist works “degenerate,” hauling art out of galleries, burning books, and replacing complex histories with a monocultural narrative that served a regime. theprogressivelens.com/cultural-pur...

Authoritarian Agenda: Trump's Lies About Crime in Washington D.C. -- His history of lying about nearly everything—fact, figure, or event—means we should never take his claims at face value. He cannot be trusted to tell the truth. #trump #fascist #resistance theprogressivelens.com/authoritaria...

Kim Davis Petitions Supreme Court to End #Gay Marriage - #lgbtq #progressive #scotus #marriage #equality theprogressivelens.com/kim-davis-pe...

#Democracy must be defended through strategic action and, when necessary, bold countermeasures. #Democrats, by pushing back, are standing up for the principle that #elections should be decided by voters, not partisan gerrymandering. theprogressivelens.com/fighting-fir...

Secretary Death: #RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Misinformation Threatens Safety and Lives -- RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine crusade is a reckless, anti-science-driven menace that endangers millions. It's a looming catastrophe. theprogressivelens.com/secretary-de...

Unmasking Christian Nationalism: The Threat to Democracy and Equality [Video] -- The Pastor and movement Pete #Hegseth follows that wants to take away a woman's vote and make America a #theocracy. #douglaswilson #christiannationalism #maga #religion theprogressivelens.com/unmasking-ch...

Trump’s Cruelty: Denying Retirement Benefits to #Transgender Service Members - - It’s a shameful effort to strip these brave individuals of not only their careers but also their rightful entitlements. #donaldtrump #resistance #military #veterans #LGBTQ+ theprogressivelens.com/trumps-cruel...

Trump’s False ‘Federalization’ of Washington, D.C.: A Threat to Democracy and Local Autonomy theprogressivelens.com/trumps-false...

Trump's #Census Sabotage: A #Racist Bid to Exclude Undocumented #Immigrants - Excluding any group from apportionment on the basis of immigration status would be a direct violation of that text and would trigger an avalanche of lawsuits. theprogressivelens.com/trumps-censu...

Jan. 6 Rioter Now Works at Justice Department [Video] theprogressivelens.com/jan-6-rioter... #jaredwise #trump #doj #insurrection

Hilarious: South Park Roasts Kristi #Noem and #JDVance [Video] theprogressivelens.com/hilarious-so... #southpark #ICE #DHS

Fake Piety: How Kristi #Noem and #DHS use Religion to Justify Immigrant Cruelty [Video] - Their shameful hijacking of biblical verse is a public confession. If they truly believed in the righteousness of their cause, they wouldn’t need #scripture as a shield. theprogressivelens.com/fake-piety-h...

Tim Cook Buys #Tariff Exemption with 24k Gold Bribe to #Trump - The systemic rot runs so deep that influence no longer needs to be hidden; it is flaunted in front of cameras, with the president turning the White House into their personal trading floor. theprogressivelens.com/tim-cook-buy... #apple

#Superman Abandons Hope: Dean Cain Joins #ICE to 'save America' - Cain’s self-righteousness is almost impressive in its audacity. Once a symbol of heroism on screen, now he's helping to legitimize oppression. theprogressivelens.com/superman-aba...

Kangaroo Court: Pam Bondi's Investigation of Barack #Obama -- This is not a serious legal inquiry; it’s a shameless stunt to divert attention from Trump’s deep, unholy connections to Jeffrey #Epstein. theprogressivelens.com/kangaroo-cou... #fucktrump #pambondi #doj #epsteinfiles

#Epstein Diversion: House #GOP subpoenas #Clinton, past DOJ Officials - This is not about justice or accountability. It’s about using the machinery of Congress to launch a politicized witch hunt, one that tarnishes reputations, spreads rumor and innuendo... theprogressivelens.com/epstein-dive...

#Trump's #Racist Rant on Immigrants: "They're naturally suited for farm labor" - His claim that some are biologically predisposed for certain work is rooted in racist pseudoscience and eugenics. It's exactly what they said about slaves: "they're built for it." theprogressivelens.com/trumps-racis...

You want ketchup with that? theprogressivelens.com #fucktrump #physicalfitness #babytrump

Somebody's a little self-conscious about their itty-bitty mushroom penis. theprogressivelens.com #stormydaniels #donaldtrump #whitehouse #ballroom

Texans Don't Run? Really? #CancunCruz is an accomplished runner. His best running has been when #Texas has had a deadly historic blizzard and a flood that claimed more than 100 lives. But most of the time, he's just running his mouth. theprogressivelens.com #tedcruz #gregabbott

Using the American Flag as drain covers is a real classy move! theprogressivelens.com #fucktrump #whitehouse #rosegarden

Fight #Fascism. Join #TheResistance! theprogressivelens.com

#California & #Texas Go Toe-to-Toe Over #Redistricting: This is about the heart of American democracy. When one state’s redistricting efforts threaten to distort representation, others must decide whether to sit back or stand up. #gregabbott #gop #fucktrump theprogressivelens.com/california-t...

Gov. Abbott & #GOP Issue Impotent Threats to #Democrats Republicans are particularly motivated to skew districts in their favor before the 2024 elections. #texas #midterm #gerrymandering theprogressivelens.com/gov-abbott-g...

Trump's Inhumane Immigration Detention Camps theprogressivelens.com/trumps-inhum... #fucktrump #fuckice #kristinoem #alligatoralcatraz

The #Resistance: #Texas #Dems Flee State to Block #Redistricting #gregabbott #fucktrump #gerrymandering theprogressivelens.com/the-resistan...

Epstein & Trump: Anatomy of a Cover-Up Ghislaine suddenly gets transferred to a cushy, low security campus in Texas days after meeting with Trump's fixer? #trump #epstein #ghislainemaxwell #toddblanche #DOJ theprogressivelens.com/epstein-trum...

#Trump Appoints Child Sex Offender to Oversee Children's Fitness Program #LawrenceTaylor #sexoffender #jeffreyepstein theprogressivelens.com/trump-appoin...

Dear Leader is Displeased: #Trump Fires Official Over Bad Job Numbers - This is characteristic of authoritarian regimes—leaders retaliate against truths they find damaging to their narratives. #BLS #Labor #Jobs #Economy theprogressivelens.com/dear-leader-...

Texas GOP Eliminate Five Democrat Districts This is about consolidating power to ensure that a sympathetic #Congress remains to thwart any investigations into the Trump administration’s lawless and unconstitutional actions. #resistance #democracy #Trump #texas theprogressivelens.com/texas-gop-el...

Blessed Be The Fruit! #CharlieKirk: Women are "Infected" with "Jezebel Spirit" [Video] theprogressivelens.com/charlie-kirk...

Officer to Citizen: "You Have No Rights" [Video] - After the incident, the officers could be heard bragging and making light of the arrests — including the amount of money they are paid. #immigration #trump #fuckice #florida theprogressivelens.com/officer-to-c...