“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner

This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy. #BarackObama

The DOJ has exactly 4 days to release the Epstein Files. 4 more days of relentless fuckery and mayhem before they violate the law or present us with useless, redacted garbage.

Healing Practices, Spiritual Communities, Movement Organizing, Environment and Mutual Aid Resources to build personal resilience and help folks find community. resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/personal-r...

This is not normal, and continued and ever-increasing rhetoric like this should not be treated as normal. #holdfast #steadystate

There seems to be a growing level of exhaustion, despair and fear among those opposing America's descent into fascism. Compassion, empathy, anger, grief and joy are some of the most powerful acts of resistance available to us. resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/personal-r...

Calling the press “fake news” is harmful. Calling them “seditious, perhaps even treasonous” for publishing reporting is something else entirely. Treason is a capital crime. Suggesting journalists should face it for exercising their First Amendment rights and doing their jobs is dangerous.

MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”

Page One in Europe: @theguardian.com

It used to be an impeachable offense. Now it’s a daily occurrence.

"Understanding the Insurrection Act’s potential is essential to understanding the real threat trajectory facing American press freedom, not as an abstract constitutional issue, but as an imminent mechanism of expanded state power." resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/political-...

"Journalists are now at risk of increased surveillance and monitoring, financial scrutiny by the Treasury and IRS and federal investigation and prosecution for investigative reporting and dissenting speech now being conflated with terrorist acts..." resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/lawfare-an...

If we want to save our democracy we must protect our free press and the first amendment. These organizations are leading the way... resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/the-powerf...

"National Public Radio is suing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Local public and community radio and television stations are desperately trying to save jobs and programming. Some have already closed their doors." resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/calm-befor...

Indoctrination. www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/t...

Corporate Media could still end Trump's authoritarian crime spree against US at any point that they chose to report on him objectively. Which is why they don't.

Billionaire tech bro proposes public hangings to deter crime. "Venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale, cofounder of... Palantir, made the shocking remark in response to the backlash Secretary of War Pete Hegseth received for announcing another [drug boat] strike..." www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.

> @ddale8.bsky.social

“Here is a sampling of who will be better off following this legal earthquake: Trump, Republicans loyal to Trump, corporations kowtowing to Trump, billionaires ingratiating themselves to Trump, media moguls flattering Trump, and foreign governments courting Trump.” slate.com/news-and-pol...

Yes. We have to worry about AI and robotics. Some questions:

It was only a matter of time…

If we want to save our democracy we must protect our free press and the first amendment. These organizations are leading the way... resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/the-powerf...

"Journalists are now at risk of increased surveillance and monitoring, financial scrutiny by the Treasury and IRS and federal investigation and prosecution for investigative reporting and dissenting speech now being conflated with terrorist acts..." resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/lawfare-an...

"Understanding the Insurrection Act’s potential is essential to understanding the real threat trajectory facing American press freedom, not as an abstract constitutional issue, but as an imminent mechanism of expanded state power." resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/political-...

"National Public Radio is suing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Local public and community radio and television stations are desperately trying to save jobs and programming. Some have already closed their doors." resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/calm-befor...

BREAKING: Bernie Sanders just now:

Billed as “a roadmap to ensure “America remains the greatest and most successful nation in human history and the home of freedom on earth”, the US National Security Strategy makes explicit Washington’s support for Europe’s nationalist far-right parties.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

“It’s a bewildering and frightening experience for lawmakers who consider themselves loyal party members and never imagined they would be doing their jobs under the same shadow of violence that has darkened American political life in recent years.” www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

As a veteran independent media activist, I view protecting press freedom in America as a critical battle we must win. I have published a series regarding the escalating MAGA war on the press in the United States: "The Resistance Will Be Reported." Find it here: resistancemediainfo.substack.com

“It’s philanthropic theater and emotional optics. A press-friendly number that lets billionaires pose as economic saviors without disturbing the machinery that makes kids poor in the first damn place.” open.substack.com/pub/drstacey...

“The document is a synthesis of the PayPal Mafia’s illiberal, white supremacist, techno-fascist worldview, and an open declaration that their priorities…” open.substack.com/pub/jimstewa...

“If I'm in charge later, we won't just have a three strikes law. We will quickly try and hang men after three violent crimes. “And yes, we will do it in public to deter others.” www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.

I honestly don’t know what’s more concerning. That the president of the United States keeps falling asleep in public or that everyone around him is too scared to wake him up.

This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream

Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."

I have been reporting on the growing threats to American journalists.The good news is there is an extensive international community of organizations working tirelessly to protect free expression and the right to report. resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/the-powerf...

These organizations are a lifeline for journalists in trouble. resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/the-powerf...

Resources for press freedom in America.

This is the last in my series on threats to the press under Trump. The good news is there is a powerful network of orgs around the world supporting journalists facing repression. Please feel free to share these resources with journalists you know... resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/the-powerf...

This is the last in my series on threats to the press under Trump. The good news is there is a powerful network of orgs around the world supporting journalists facing repression. Please feel free to share these resources with journalists you know... resistancemediainfo.substack.com/p/the-powerf...

It’s clear that Republicans are very worried about the upcoming special election in a Tennessee district that Trump won by double digits. Help us GOTV for @aftynbehn.bsky.social (a state representative and former Indivisible organizer) before Election Day on Tuesday: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...