As Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis stated in 1933; “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.” Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.

As it turns out, the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun *isn’t* a good guy with a gun—it can be a good guy *without* a gun. Just another NRA lie.

Fetterman on ICE.

Steny Hoyer: "Is this infantile bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico really this House's top priority? *phone rings* I think Saturday Night Live just called me. They want me on."

BILL GATES: “The picture of the world’s richest man killing the world’s poorest children is not a pretty one.” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/bdd9...

MERKLEY: Are you gonna launch an investigation of the reported violation of the due process of several hundred people? P: It is not for me to call the balls & strikes M: You haven't read the Constitution? It says 'all persons'...it concerns me you're not familiar w/the core concept of due process

You dumbfucks said Biden wasn’t “really in charge” and then you handed Trump’s presidency to Elon fucking Musk?

Truly wild to see how Trump is playing second fiddle to Elon Musk. Musk is clearly acting as the de-facto president while Trump just fires off social media posts as if he is Musk's assistant.

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Yaasss!!

At what point does the military step in? Isn’t that what often happens in dictatorships where the dictator goes insane? Isn’t the US military supposed to have a plan for everything?

The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

This is so incredibly insane

Murphy: "We need to act like a real opposition party in the middle of a constitutional and democracy crisis. That means we should not be moving forward nominees or legislation in the Senate. Ds should not be giving votes to nominee or legislation in the Senate until Rs get serious about this crisis"

Measles, mumps and rubella like this post.

Our United Airlines pilot made sure to emphasize *Mexico* when he said we'd be flying over the Gulf of *Mexico* today. It's the little things. Microdose hope.

I don’t fucking think so.

In my world, “the talk” is what Black parents have w/our kids, about how to survive an encounter w/police who see them as a threat because of our skin color. Latino families have their talk, w/kids even younger, about ICE who see them as criminals: “If we disappear…” Different fear. Same America.

“If the freeze is not stopped, I might lose my house." Some NSF-funded postdocs are having trouble paying rent and credit card bills because their salaries were paused this week, even though the federal funding freeze memo was rescinded. www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...

Another January 6 insurrectionist Trump pardoned is heading back to prison—this time for killing a woman in a drunk driving crash. Emily Hernandez, pardoned last week, had already pleaded guilty when she caused the fatal wreck. She was sentenced to 10 years today.

Gosh, I remember when we had an actual president instead of a loudmouth bully who won't take responsibility for his actions.

Oh. Interesting 🧐

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent. Opportunities are everywhere. Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

The convict-in-Chief has the nearly $900,000 it costs per plane to deport people, but kids with cancer can apparently F off. Are we “great again” yet?

The days ahead will be tough, I won't lie to you. But we're Illinois — we're strong, we hang together, and we will win.

Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!

Yes please

This is a great question for all of congress to think about. Hypothetically,If FEMA goes away, what happens to home owners and other insurance rates ? Climate change looks like it will make rates so high, home insurers will want equity in your house as a way of holding down rates

The January 6 pardons are turning out great.

I wonder what the rest of the world is saying about us now. Berlin newspaper.

I am completely unsurprised

The US Constitution does not grant the President this unilateral authority. In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors.

Today we launched a website to track how much orange assface plays golf. We’re guessing this thing is gonna get a workout! Bookmark it. Enjoy! More: TrumpGolfTrack.com

Surprise! He lied in their faces again.

Source: azmirror.com/2025/01/24/r...

BREAKING: The president of Colombia has just reposted AOC‘s tweet explaining to Americans how stupid Trump‘s tariff threats are.

Yesterday, Trump signed more executive orders on Inauguration Day than any President in history. Every day this week, I'll be breaking down Trump's attacks on your rights and freedoms. First up: immigration rights and birthright citizenship. (1/11)

Trump's 'Alien Enemies' order resurrects the law that detained Japanese-Americans in internment camps during WWII and allows President to detain/deport natives & citizens of an “enemy nation”. Impacts: Families deported or thrown into detention camps without due process (4/11)

Trump just gave fuel to extremist groups. Oath Keeper Stuart Rhodes: “We were there to help protect Trump supporters from Antifa.” Michael Fanone: “Go f*ck yourself! You’re a liar. Donald Trump has told the American people that if you commit crimes on my behalf, I’ve got your back.”

This seems very bad. Trump is leaving Europe open to invasion by Russia & China, or worse yet- the USA. Is there anyone in government brave enough to stand up to this??? #ProudBlue #Opposition #Resist #TrumpIsAMadman

RFK Jr’s vow to ban syrup sows concern among #corn farmers in Trump #heartland Loss of high fructose corn syrup would be a major blow for producers if Trump’s health pick is true to his word shorturl.at/rA9gG #HHS #resist @uw-fl-lelone.bsky.social @bannerite.bsky.social @laureldavilacpa.bsky.social

🚨 🚨 🚨 HOMEWORK 🚨 🚨 🚨 The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is [email protected]. Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.

This is becoming absurd—federal employees are now being told to remove pronouns from their email signatures. We will always stand by our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, no matter how many things we’re asked to delete or change. Inclusivity is at the core of who we are.

Why not release the Epstein files?

NEW: Trump is going to force Americans to pay more for coffee because Colombia refused to accept his deportation flights. He announces immediate 25% tariffs on all Colombian goods, rising to 50% next week. Diplomatic bullying of a supposed ally and economic self-harm. It’s Day 6.