134 years ago this cartoon was drawn, and in 134 years the problem has only gotten worse.

A billionaire can get what they want with one donation to a political party. The rest of us must fight for years to get even the most basic rights recognised. Money destroys democracy, more than any other cause. The first step towards a better world is to stop the rich buying political outcomes.

By the way, speaking of Obama's tan suit, not a goddamn peep that Trump announced a war while wearing a baseball cap (and no tie). Because only the black guy is held to the standards of dress by Republicans.

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CNN will soon be controlled by David Ellison. If democracy is to survive, a vibrant independent media ecosystem is critical. My ask: cancel your Paramount/Warner subscriptions and sign up for as many pro-democracy outlets as you are able. You can start with Democracy Docket: bit.ly/4qmEiFz

Five corporations control 90% of the US media market. Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. The evidence of corporate consolidation is everywhere. It means more power for them and less freedom for you.

Please do not embarrass Farage by reposting his 'Happy Birthday Mr President' tweet. Be careful not to draw attention to the fact that he's holding a bottle of Trump wine, it would make him look like a fawning sycophant, and we wouldn't want to do that ... would we?

Kristi Noem has to go. Gregory Bovino has to go. Stephen Miller has to go.

Just going to leave this here without commentary.

Out of his depth or the perfect useful Idiot for Robbie Gibb and co?

If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff. Democracy dies in oligarchy.

Vive la France!

Good time to reup this post from last month.

You wouldn’t engage with a person trying to pick you up while waving a camera on your face. Smart glasses are removing that choice, and removing privacy. How are we supposed to trust other humans when we can’t tell if they are mining us for content?

Face it. ICE HAS ALIENATED AMERICANS by slamming their victims faces into the ground, killing people, wearing masks, not identifying themselves and using “Gestapo” tactics on immigrants & citizens. Americans are resisting, as they should. It is time to defund ICE! Repost if you agree #BlueCrew

In an era of great power rivalry, Canada is choosing to be principled and pragmatic. To name reality, to act together, and to build what we claim to believe in.

Meet Marley and his Sister Mila They are from Greenland Their Message for Trump Did you know Indigenous People in Greenland are overwhelmingly the Inuit, primarily the Kalaallit, who make up 90% of the population They have lived in Greenland for thousands of years Please listen to them ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Europe's biggest problem for the last 50 years has been bending and scraping to the USA and joining them in all their ridiculous wars. ENOUGH, it is time for Europe to stop being the USA's bitch.

I honor Jacob.

Even after 15 years, Gabby's strength never ceases to amaze me. After everything she's overcome, she inspires me every single day.

This is absolutely, 100% to be expected with Donald Trump in the White House. He longs for a return to pre-Women's Liberation, pre-Civil Rights, pre-renewable energy America, when a rich white man could take it for granted that all good things automatically accrued to him, without talent or effort.

"Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved." Jane Goodall

If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free. consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov

We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼 Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech. Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼

Colors of Autumn in Seattle's Japanese Gardens - #landscapes #outdoorphotography #pdxphotographer #beautifulEarth

That bastard Putin will never stop...........

The Trump administration is moving to sell off the Arctic Refuge—1.56 million acres of sacred land and pristine wilderness. This is an assault on wildlife, the climate, and the indigenous tribes who call the refuge home, including the Gwich’in & Iñupiat people. We must defend it—now.

It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.

My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far

Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms. He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.

Which one is more English?

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In Trump's first term, he was directly responsible for 25% OF ALL US DEBT acquired – going back to the beginning of the country. In the last 9.5 months, he's added another $4 Trillion to the national debt. Scream this at every Republican who claims they're the party of fiscal responsibility.

ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!

Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106. 12 days of work in 106 days. With full pay and benefits. The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown. It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

I'm running a little athletics camp this week for @athleticsireland.bsky.social in inner-city Crumlin. The idea is, keep kids off screens and active during half term. Here's us today managing admirably with Irish weather ☔️☘️

Through @caloes.bsky.social, I'm deploying highly trained @lacofd.bsky.social Urban Search and Rescue teams to Jamaica to help reach victims of Hurricane Melissa. California stands ready to help when disaster strikes — at home or abroad.

The top three things Jesus was on about were feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. Rich men have convinced so-called Christians to starve the hungry, gut health care, and deport the stranger to enrich themselves. It’s astoundingly anti-Christ.

Kemi Badenoch is absolutely right about this. At the time she hacked Harriet Harman's emails it was an offence carrying a prison sentence of up to five years

If justice can start to catch up with a prince, it can also bring down a “king”.

Private Eye.

This sounds familiar.