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Undaunted Trump ditches Noem — and allies refuse to support the war

Spain’s prime minister says “no to war” — no matter how many threats Trump throws his way.

What’s Driving the Partisan Divide on Iran? Responsibility vs. acquiescence

Senate Democrats (except Fetterman) overwhelmingly supported reining Trump in with war powers resolutions because it is painfully clear the White House lacks a clear strategy on Iran.

Rand Paul was the only Republican who voted with Dems.

Rev. Jackson’s Legacy Demands More: Disturb the Comfortable Anyway I spoke with Dr. Joe Leonard Jr. on Rev. Jackson’s legacy — and the standard it sets for those who inherit it.

Today, civil rights leader and longtime justice advocate Jesse Jackson is being laid to rest.

Contrarians Combat Trump’s Wrongdoing at Home and Abroad Fighting on all fronts: Publisher's Roundup 57

Congress ordered the Kennedy Center to be a living memorial

Trump wants to shut it down & demolish it anyway

So we amended our lawsuit & sought emergency court relief to stop the destruction of national cultural institution

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Every Expansion of Democracy Has Faced Backlash Black political power has never grown without institutions and actors mobilizing to contain it. The SAVE Act is the late

"March 7 marks the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when peaceful protesters in Selma, Alabama, were met with brutal violence for insisting on their right to vote. The moment invites reflection on progress and pattern."

March 6, 2026 The Reverend Jesse Jackson died on February 17, 2026, at age 84.

March 6, 2026

March 5, 2026 President Donald J.

March 5, 2026

NJ Anti-War Activists Protest to Demand that Rep. Josh Gottheimer Support Khanna/Massie War Powers Resolution As Gottheimer Pushes Watered Down Resolution - Upcoming Protests For Immediate Release 3/5/26 News Release NJ Anti-War Activists Protest to Demand that Rep. Josh Gottheimer Support Khanna/Massie War Powers Resolution As

NJ says no to US war on Iran and in particular support from Dem Gottheimer fo the destruction - Trenton protest Saturday - if u have other info on nj area protests - i can add to this announcement - plz help spread wherever you are
fightbackbetter.com/gottwarmonger/ #StopUSIsraelWarOnMiddleEast

Michael Whatley vows to ‘put dangerous criminals behind bars’ as U.S. Senate race gets underway • NC Newsline Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley kicked off his general election campaign pledging to end “soft-on-crime policies” if elected.

Flanked by law enforcement, Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley kicked off his general election campaign pledging to end "soft-on-crime policies" if elected. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/04/m...

5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

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Former NC Gov Roy Cooper kicks off US Senate campaign with pledge to ‘make stuff cost less’ • NC Newsline Former Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, kicked off his general election bid Wednesday on a message of affordability.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, kicked off his general election bid Wednesday on a message of affordability.

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Latest on Iran:

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Trackers: Project 2025, Federal Harms, Trump’s Take

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What the Courts are doing, and more:

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The Year Texas Might Turn Blue The stars are aligning for Democrats

"The historic turnout for Democrats bodes well for November’s general election if Talarico and down-ballot Democrats can keep voters engaged.

For the first time in decades, Democratic primary turnout (2.5M) exceeded Republican turnout (2.41M)."

Trump Brings America Closer to a Quagmire in Iran with No Clear End in Mind Trump’s second-term foreign policy is “strikes without strategy,” a fixation on military operations conducted in the abs

The Trump regime’s M.O.: Strike first. Think later. If ever.

March 4, 2026 Buried in the cascade of news this week, Sadie Gurman and Caitlin Ostroff of the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that 47,635 files are missing from the Epstein files documents that the Justice ...

March 4, 2026

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5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

Actions you can take to fight the tiny dicktator:

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At least eight incumbent NC legislators lose their primaries While the fate of Senate leader Phil Berger’s race will hinge on a possible recount and legal challenges, eight other incumbent state legislators lost their primary Tuesday — a sign that voters weren’...

While the fate of Senate leader Phil Berger’s race will hinge on a possible recount and legal challenges, eight other incumbent state legislators lost their primary Tuesday — a sign that voters weren’t happy with their performance in Raleigh.

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NC Board of Elections will no longer provide forms to voter registration drives • NC Newsline Groups conducting voter registration drives will have to print their own registration forms, the North Carolina State Board of Elections decided last week, ending its years-long practice of providing ...

Voting rights advocates worry decision will reduce access to voting for rural communities, older residents

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Measles cases in North Carolina rise to 24 since December: health officials There have now been 24 reported cases of measles in North Carolina since December 2025, state health officials confirmed Tuesday.

So far in 2026, North Carolina has had at least one new reported measles case nearly every week.

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Stumble, Bumble and Fumble Trump’s people can’t stay ahead of multiple policy fiascos and an increasingly furious public.

In some cases, because of Trump’s mercurial ways and constant flip-flopping, his aides were forced to contradict things they had asserted just a few days ago. In others, the regime’s incompetence and grift were on full display with no way for the officials in charge to wave away concerns.

I’d bet us mere peasants won’t get any of our money back, but since I spent the last several months struggling with the increased costs of everything thanks to his tariffs, I don’t have discretionary funds to spare on gambling.

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Pain at the pump: Gas prices spike overnight in US NEW YORK (AP) — The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S., and some drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel, as war engulfed the Middle Ea...

Thanks, Trump. It’s wonderful that you’re killing schoolgirls in Iran to bring down prices in America, oh wait, nope.

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A coalition of anti-voting activists is said to be coordinating with the White House to urge Trump to take over voting from the states. And the legal arguments for it are as ludicrous as you’d expect. Also: Right-wing bid to turn NVRA into a tool for voter purges dealt major setback by SCOTUS.

Five Republicans vote to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files: Full list The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Bondi over Epstein files, with five Republicans joining Democrats in a 24–19 vote.

Latest on the Epstein Files

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US launches military action in Ecuador: What to know The announcement follows a sixth-month lethal U.S. crackdown on drug smuggling vessels that has killed at least 150 people.

…Sigh.

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Democrats Raise Alarm After Getting New Info About Trump's Iran War “I'm more convinced now that this is going to be open-ended and forever," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said after a briefing on Iran on Tuesday.

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What the Courts are doing, and more:

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Trackers: Project 2025, Federal Harms, Trump’s Take

www.project2025.observer

ourpublicservice.org/federal-harm...

www.americanprogress.org/feature/trum...