If only the CDC hadn't been decimated by this fascist regime, we might have had a chance of surviving what's coming for us. A man in the US just died of H5N5 strain of bird flu, the first case of that strain seen in humans. Also, this flu season is ramping up rapidly, earlier than previous /2

A good read. It's too bad MAGA will never know this. They'll just keep believing that Obama, Biden, and Hillary are to blame for their miserable lives.

This is how things work now in the Republican world, post Citizens United. Billionaires are unimpeded in their quest for more billions and the pillaging of America that results.

What a disgrace and embarrassment. Why would they do this, except to get paid to do it? I think somebody should be looking into that @senatedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov

Republicans in Washington are all huddled together right now snickering at the weakness of Senate Democrats and laughing out loud at how pathetic they are. After voters gave them an overwhelming midterm victory last week, THIS is how they repay us. 🖕@senatedemocrats.bsky.social

Please spread far and wide and let’s make sure these traitors are Primaried and replaced.

Who are these Democrats screwing the American people by giving away our advantage by reopening the government accepting only a “promise” from Republicans in the Senate to hold a vote on ACA credits sometime in the future? Are they fucking stupid? Name the MFs! @senatedemocrats.bsky.social

We can hope. But what Democratic leaders need to do is focus on the message that this is a BEGINNING, that all that has broken the system over the last 40 years can’t be fixed in one 4-year term. Democrats must coalesce around single solutions and make certain that verifiable progress can be seen.

This is how Republicans win and exactly WHY MAGA exists at all. MAGA has nothing to do with patriotism or making anything “great”, it’s about creating an emotional cult that can be easily manipulated. And it is working splendidly. However, now, after they’ve “won”, Republicans /2

This is a good explainer of why we are where we are. For decades I’ve been angry about how the government labs, using taxpayer funds, develop technology that Corporate America capitalizes on and profits from, at our expense.

Her corruption is only outdone by her incompetence. 🥴

A nice assessment.

Now you know. Surprised? Wonder how much these companies "donated" to the Trump campaign?

THIS is priceless! No preview from IG on BSKY (which sucks), but please check it out. It's about ICE and qualified immunity, or the absence thereof. 😁

Over the past week, the president said the DOJ should pay him a quarter billion dollars, bulldozed half the White House to build himself a gaudy ballroom, bragged about murdering civilians in international waters, pardoned some more criminals, directed federal prosecutors to indict his opponents ...

This needs to be shared across social media.

What's sickening is that the Right Wing, Turning Point USA Conservative provocateur who triggered this ICE attack on NYC residents is a child of first-generation immigrants to the US of Mexican decent, who was lucky to have the privilege of growing up and being educated in the US. 🧵

This guy is spot on about what’s coming.

A good read on the fight we’re fighting.

This is hilarious. IYKYK

After 16 years of constant companionship, our Pax left us on Aug 29. She left a huge hole in our hearts and we miss her so. #catsofbluesky

Spotify is running ICE ads. I went to cancel on mobile and saw that this isn’t allowed on mobile. They make you cancel on desktop. You think that’s gonna stop me, Spotify? I will erase you and forget you ever existed. THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!

I know we should be encouraged by the 7 million people who poured onto American streets to protest Fascism yesterday, but I can’t get past the fact that just 2% of Americans thought Democracy was important enough to show up. It wasn’t a work day (for most people). Where were you, America?

Anchorage AK, you ROCK!

If you’re in Anchorage AK, join us at the No Kings rally at Town Sq. today. See you there!

The war zone in Portland is out of control.

Welcome to TACO Thursday America. See you all at the No Kings Protest today! Stay safe. Stay strong!

$150,000 just isn’t enough. He should not only sue the department (which they won’t care about because WE will pay that), but he should also sue the INDIVIDUAL who assaulted him. Make it personal for them just like they make it personal for us.

Handy blocklist bsky.app/profile/did:...

Here’s a list of the MAGA-run government accounts here on Bluesky that have now begun their trolling. Feel free to block one or all. I chose all. Also, you can use the button at top right on the list to block them all at once.

In case you had any lingering doubt we’re now living under an authoritatian regime, you might want to read this: www.commondreams.org/news/rubio-t...

THIS is one way we can fight back against Trump’s weaponization of his corrupt DOJ against our basic civil rights. This is an excellent intro into the Grand Jury. Not all states require them, but in those that do, it is up to US to protect our friends and neighbors from abuse by...

This is extremely depressing. The speed at which Democracy is failing in America is beyond reason. Six more months of THIS and America will be laid waste.

I feel the same way. I maybe log onto my LinkedIn acct perhaps once a year, if that much. Not even sure why I still have it.

We absolutely should not become numb to this

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "This party needs to wake up. These guys aren't screwing around... They're assassins when it comes to the way they weaponize grievance and the way they play politics. Enough! What more goddamn evidence do we need? They have rolled back the last half century in real time!"

This. Is genius.

I highly recommend this little book. Small and concise (126 pgs), 20 prescient lessons packed with historical context, warning signs, and concrete things one can do during these dark times.

Jo lays it out perfectly. THIS is who the Republican Party is today. Don’t be so naive to think otherwise. These people are despicable human beings, and they are trying to beat us down with pain and suffering. We will rise up. We will fight like hell. Together. open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...

Make him famous. This is not "protecting and serving." This is a disgrace to the uniform and America.

Here you go. Choose wisely.

The health care conglomerate is facing mounting financial problems – and ongoing consumer anger over high costs and denied claims.

Deportation for honking his horn at an undercover ICE officer

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🤬 I really do hate Republicans.

Helping the U.S. gets you banned, being white gets you a welcome mat. Got it.

I second this motion.

BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts. Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.