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I stand with PBS. I stand with NPR. I stand with Stephen Colbert. I stand with Jimmy Kimmel. I stand with the First Amendment. PERIOD.* *Also #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files

Troy residents have approved the Troy Public Library’s proposed 2026 budget with overwhelming support. EveryLibrary was proud to support this campaign. www.everylibrary.org/troyny2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

They silenced Kimmel for Trump’s words, but Fox’s host who wanted homeless people dead still sits pretty with a paycheck

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr putting pressure on ABC affiliates to suspend Jimmy Kimmel over his comments on Charlie Kirk is beyond McCarthyism. Trump officials are repeatedly abusing their power to silence ideas they don’t like, deciding who can speak, write, and even joke.

2022 — a confession:

I read 1984. And Fahrenheit 451. And A Brave New World. And The Handmaid‘s Tale. And The Giver. And The Road. And The Lottery. And The Parable of the Sower. And The Hunger Games. I know what I’m seeing.

Only a matter of time until Dump starts pressuring and threatening GOP Congressman Massie, who is pushing hard for the release of all Epstein FBI files, to shut up or be silenced.

Whether you like or dislike what’s said, free speech is at the heart of our democracy. Protecting it should be one of our core missions as a nation. If there were ever a moment for the so-called “free speech warriors” to speak out, now would be the time.

Previous generations fought fascism in nearly every corner of the earth. Today it’s on our streets, silencing opposition and attempting to control the airwaves. The GOP has declared all out war on free speech. It’s up to us to fight for it.

Swalwell: There’s going to be a Democratic majority in just over a year. To the FCC chairperson and anyone in involved in these dirty deals: get a lawyer and save your records because you’re going to be in this room answering questions

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Hey, Disney+ has a FIX A PROBLEM number!!! Call 888-905-7888 Tell them the problem they need to fix is their feckless capitulation to Trump. SHARE. SHARE. SHARE. BURN UP THOSE PHONE LINES!

How do we get these and other like minded comedians to go on a "fascism busting" tour with the proceeds benefiting ACLU, PBS, NPR, etc. We could really use something like that right now @jimmykimmel.com

Join us in canceling Disney Plus. Let’s boycott ABC and Disney. If you’ve already canceled, drop a “done” in the comments.

DOGE is back, & what is the GOP up to? Rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse? No, they’re using DOGE to platform climate denialism and anti-science theories. If they want to talk about climate and weather programs, I’m game. Let’s talk science, facts, and why we need real action.

Violence is never the answer. But neither is silence. The foundation of our democracy was forged in the crucible of debate & the idea that our voices are our most powerful tool. History will remember those who spoke up & worked to protect our democracy and bend the arc of history towards justice.

The Epstein Investigation is so much bigger than you can imagine. It is not only about justice for survivors—it is also about the institutions and systems that protected rich and powerful men they knew were abusing women and children: the banks, the government agencies, and other powerful people.

Happy #NationalAppChallengeDay! As a STEM professional, I know how important STEM education is for America's future. If you’re a young coder in NM-01, submit your innovative apps by October 30th. For more info, visit: stansbury.house.gov/services/con...

As Vice-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus—I am honored to work with Tribal leaders to protect Tribal sovereignty, funding, and rights. We are on the frontlines working with Indigenous communities, and this is just the start. We’re not backing down!

Unemployment Inflation Housing costs Food costs Healthcare shortages … all skyrocketing, and our communities are paying the price. This is Donald Trump’s America. This is the economy he created. We’re here to reclaim our country and economy to ensure the working people of this country can thrive.

This is the playbook, folks. If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away. Do not be quiet in this moment.

California is facing a crisis of connection among young men, with rising suicide rates and deepening isolation. So today, I'm issuing a challenge: for men to step up and volunteer as mentors, coaches, and tutors, and build a California for young men to grow and thrive.

Ah, yes, Nancy Mace. A true beacon of humanity, empathy, and kindness.

A 21 year old Black Man was founding hanging from a tree in MS and local law enforcement doesn’t seem to give a shit. Does the name Emmitt still ring any bells? Black people DO NOT hang themselves from trees, even if they have suicidal ideation. We know the trauma that causes other Black people

Resentment-driven assaults on civil society are not just the domain of extremist trolls in the US. They are happening in Brussels too, led by the so-called ‘sensible centrists’ of the EPP. Different words, same tactics. Piece from February, but nothing changed. euobserver.com/green-econom...

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Don’t forget to vote, Minnesotans! Today’s special election will determine who fills the state House seat after Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated in June.

Trump literally said "don't even bother dealing with" Democrats to keep the government open, and now he has us barreling towards a government shutdown. I sure as hell won't be voting to give a blank check to his lawlessness. That's not how this works.

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Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide. As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire. End the genocide. Ceasefire now.

The next wannabe governor from Florida was spared prison, had his record sealed, and got not one, but three chances at redemption. Now he’s pushing a D.C. crime bill that would deny those same chances to young adults in the District. That screams “opportunities for me, but not for thee.”

If this became a weekly series, it would run longer than The Simpsons.

BREAKING! Delaware officially enacted House Bill 119, the Freedom to Read Act, yesterday. www.everylibrary.org/win_delaware... via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬

I'll be on Chris Cuomo's NewsNation show tonight at 8.20pm ET, debating former Trump DHS official Ken Cuccinelli on the fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination, incendiary political rhetoric, & JD Vance's false claim today that political violence comes from the left, not the right. Deep breath.

It’s pretty gross how Vance, Miller and Trump are trying to use Kirk’s death for political gain. No class.

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The "gross misconduct" was firing you for using your Constitutional right to Free Speech.

For the record. My posts were not even about Kirk directly, but about America's apathy towards political violence, and the coddling of white male shooters and hate peddlers. I was fired because I mentioned race: white men and violence-- that was my "gross misconduct."

So good to be back home 🐑

Hefty price surges and decreased package sizes make essential goods hard to afford. Support continuing to move our economy toward a better deal for workers & families, not exploitative tax-cheaters in the top 1%.

Not only is Calder Gardens like nothing else on the Parkway - it’s like nothing else anywhere. This is a great building, as my review explains. To celebrate, a gift link: share.inquirer.com/1K33B0

This past Sunday, Brad and I celebrated 17 years of marriage together. That’s 6,209 days of love, laughter, and levity through it all. Happy Anniversary, Bradder! Here’s to many more.

Please nail Doge and musk for their illegal activities and stealing our info!

Happy Monday! I am back in D.C. after a busy but wonderful weekend at home in NM. So much on tap this week, from DOGE to a critical deposition in the Epstein investigation to a looming government shutdown, here’s everything going down. ⬇️