The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is demanding a transparent investigation into his death after the 18-year-old went missing over the July 4 weekend during a boat trip with friends. MS NOW reporter Maya Eaglin has the latest.

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Are you a journalist who's been injured or had equipment damaged by law enforcement while covering a protest? You may have a legal claim — but the clock is ticking. Talk to a lawyer who handles such claims before the deadline is up. Watch @adamrose.bsky.social explain.

After a months-long occupation, Minnesota is still recovering from a retribution campaign waged by the federal government. Now, Minnesota stands with Houston in demanding accountability for the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. This bloodshed cannot be normalized.

Yes, Sarah Wynn-Williams violated her deal to stay silent. But the power disparity bolsters the view that Meta is a heartless bully.

“I’d like to spotlight several examples of virtuous men & women who have grasped the urgency of this moment…and taken action to confront and condemn the horrors they see—refusing to sit idly by while the worst among us try their damnedest to destroy America.” www.americaamerica.news/p/this-night...

This is his whole fucking shtick every time, which screams volume about how fucking stupid people are that still follow him. A: Smear the target B: make shit up about them C: Cast suspicion based on nothing but the above D: Media runs with it and does nothing to fact check him because they're shit

Inside Manhattan DA Bragg's effort to prosecute police accused of abusing power gothamist.com/news/inside-...

A continuity of conflict, 1776-2026 I wrote about how to approach a history that is complicated, inspiring, frustrating, uplifting, and horrifying – all at once, all the time. From the Declaration to Donald Trump. Some thoughts from my new piece (no paywall - please consider subscribing): 🧵

July 5, 2026

I knew it! I knew the Mad King has something to do with Balonga playing today! They made it sound like it was on par with the Ronaldo call in the qualifying. Maybe it was. I don’t agree with the red card anyway. But now that the Mad King put his hand on the scale, Bologna needs to stay seated.

The disruptive storm and vicious heat were metaphors for Trump’s delayed speech on National Mall And it was a stark contrast to the celebrations in other cities nationwide Just filed ===> youtu.be/13q324_VXTg?...

Hitler, Mussolini, Franco, Orban and Donald Trump. 4 down. 1 to go.

On America's 250th birthday, we need a declaration of election independence. Californians will use every power, every lawyer, every law, and every ounce of will to defend our democracy against any illegal order this president dares to issue. This is a government of the people. youtu.be/vGfSx8LYDq0

Tell New Jersey officials to drop criminal charges against journalists covering protests at Delaney Hall immigration detention center:

No kings #250

Trump may be getting tired of losing, but Elias Law Group is not tired of winning! www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

He is so right!

“What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham…” —Frederick Douglass, 1852

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@editorialboard.bsky.social John Stoehr on SCOTUS and birthright citizenship, "Reactionaries have been with us since the Civil War. And they came within an inch of restoring the Constitution to where it was in 1867...these are traitors". Clips @cvmedia.bsky.social www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...

Today, Mayor Mamdani gave a public address for America’s 250th anniversary. He argued that the American story has always been one of contradiction, and traces the experiences generations of Americans seeking freedom and opportunity. The full speech is FANTASTIC.

4 MONTHS FROM TODAY are the Midterm Elections. Make sure you & everyone you know are registered to VOTE. VOTE for Dems to take back the House & Senate. VOTE to hold the most corrupt individual ever to occupy the WH accountable! VOTE to let our country to begin to heal. 🇺🇸 On 11/3/26: VOTE BLUE 🌊

HASAN: “Someone who will not say the truth about Israel’s genocide will not stand with you and fight for you for your healthcare, for your housing… It’s that simple.”

REP. @rokhanna.bsky.social : “Colorado shows a new generation of progressives are building a new, bold Democratic Party. It’s time for the old guard to step aside… this is a time for courage. Voters want to know where you stand on the tough issues.”

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took a luxury fishing trip to Alaska with billionaire Paul Singer, whose hedge fund then had repeated business before SCOTUS over the years that followed. Alito never disclosed the trip or recused himself from Singer's cases. (Published June 2023)

“There was zero plan, except causing pain,” said one U.N. official about the Trump administration’s decision to stop funding the group with no notice or communication. “And that is not forgivable.” (Published Dec. 2025)

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The Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to count ballots that are postmarked by Election Day is a big victory. But there’s more work to do, Marc Elias says. Want to be part of the movement to protect American democracy? We can help with that: https://bit.ly/4qskS3m

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The epitome of moral courage.

Congratulations to ECU-endorsed @joeneguse.bsky.social on officially securing the Democratic nomination for #CO02. Rep. Neguse puts the working families in his district first and is a fierce advocate for rooting out corruption in Washington. We look forward to supporting his reelection.

Haven’t we been paying him this whole time? How bout a “grand return” of our damn money

Trump's fair became another metaphor for his lies and failures, the U.S.-Iran war continues, the Supreme Court just dropped major rulings, and much more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!

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A really important must read by Molly.

The Supreme Court has dubbed Trump our King. And just days before our nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4th no less. It might sound like I’m exaggerating — but I’m not.

Lost many subscribers after writing my new article about Palestinian humanity. Glad those anti-Palestinian bigots are gone!! Here is the article that triggered these people deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/a-christia...

Why does Trump want to create a national voter registration list? “This effort to create a national voter file that Donald Trump controls is an effort to mass disenfranchise people through paperwork.” Don’t let him get away with it. Join our fight for fair elections: https://bit.ly/4qskS3m

This video needs to be watched/ listened to by everyone!

Must read piece by @deanobeidallah.bsky.social A Christian pastor's heartfelt plea to his fellow Christians about Palestinians. deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/a-christia...

A federal judge just struck down parts of Trump’s anti-voting executive order, including his planned effort to force USPS to restrict mail-in ballots. But the fight to protect mail-in voting is far from over.

The right wing in Europe and US are openly inciting & celebrating violence against Muslims & anyone who LOOKS Muslimy. That means Brown & Black people. These are elected officials & Musk, not just the fringe. People are going to die as a result of this. Establishment hacks are also complicit.