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At a time when we desperately needed an opposition leader Harris disappeared.

Tim Snyder: ‘A democracy means the people rule’ Protests do more than fill the streets - they help to shape how institutions behave. The recent demonstrations against Trump’s policies inform judges, pressure lawmakers, and send signals throughout the political system. According to historian Tim Snyder, the scale of these protests, and the moral clarity behind them, can influence how institutions act. “A democracy means the people rule”, says Snyder.

Noem’s firing is proof that protests don’t just fill the streets, they can shape how institutions behave. And judges, lawmakers, and even Trump’s allies seem to be getting the message. Historian @timothysnyder.bsky.social adds, “a democracy means the people rule.” #Velshi

“Ridesharing companies like Uber, for instance, can charge users more when they have lower battery life on their phone.”

It’s about time someone said it out loud on a national news show.

Major Gen. Paul Eaton (ret.) — on Trump’s interest in putting boots on the ground:

“We have a situation where someone called a malignant narcissist is unfortunately drifting into a state of dementia that is difficult to manage.”

Colorado governor signal he'll commute sentence of election denier. Pressured by President Trump, Gov. Jared Polis said he is considering the release of Tina Peters, the last high-profile 2020 election meddler still imprisoned. His fellow Democrats are outraged.

File this under "Why establishment Dems keep losing."

If you won't act like an opposition party, we'll replace you.

you don't have to read graphic descriptions of SA even if the rapist is running the country right now

you don't have to read or watch graphic depictions of bombing innocents even if it's happening right now

you can be angry about and take action against wrongs without exposing yourself to trauma

There's been lots made of a story involving "Armageddon briefings" in the US military. There's also lotsa skepticism around it, mainly bc it seems none of the first-hand sources spoke to reporters.

If you're a member of the military who HAS experienced these briefings, my Signal is: jackmjenkins.60

I was recently reminded of narcissistic rage, and the effect where extreme malignant narcissists would rather “destroy the world” than accept it will go on without them after their death. We gave an aged malignant narcissist in his decline the tools & access to destroy the world. What strategy?

The last time the US actually declared war? 1941.

If it kills like a war, it's a war.

It might be used when Hegseth goes before the tribunal.

Before you share that story about how troops were told the Iran War is for "Armageddon," read this The narrative is dramatic. The sourcing is thin. And skepticism matters, especially on something this serious.

I really appreciate that @friendlyatheist.com is bothering to make the distinction between Hegseth's whole Doug Wilson fanboy thing and the dispensationalist camp, because that distinction matters and too many people have been refusing to accept that they're not the same.

💥 No more business as usual in the Senate. We shouldn't be voting to proceed to normal legislation until Republicans schedule a debate and a vote and on a declaration of war against Iran. Let's see if Trump has the votes to authorize war. I bet he doesn't @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

I’ve been notified about another death in ICE custody.

This marks a stunning 40 deaths during the second Trump administration.

This cannot continue. There must be real accountability for ICE and DHS.

Your periodic reminder that “Israel’s government” and “the Jews” aren’t synonymous.

That's enough for me tonight.

All night I've repeated this strange mantra I made up:

"There is no fairy tale prince.
There is no magic sword.
There is no deus ex machina.

There's only us.
Trying to make the world a better place."

Cheers to all of us.

And how we refuse to give up the fight. ♥️♥️

once again I reiterate that I have never found a more effective barometer for "is this space safe for my fat cis body" than "show me your specific policies for creating a safe space for trans bodies"

it has a 100% success rate everywhere from doctors to waxing to clothing-optional soaking pools

Indefinite Book Club Hiatus Today in “Things that ‘AI’ has ruined”: No, I won’t be able to show up to your book club’s online/offline gathering, and the reason for this is simple: I, and li…

I get asked to show up to book clubs, online and offline. Here is why from now on the answer is always "no." If you think this might have something to do with "AI" ruining yet another thing for everyone, you're absolutely 100% correct.

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks judge's order to extend polling hours in Dallas County Two county Republican parties opted to use precinct-level rather than countywide polling sites, which Democrats say led to widespread voter confusion on primary day.

🚨Dallas County Update, Stay in Line!

Yes, The Supreme Court has just temporarily blocked the order but you will continue to vote.

If you were not in line before 7 p.m. the votes will be separated for now from the rest of the days votes. But STAY & VOTE

When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.

For Americans stuck in the Middle East — here are some resources to stay informed and stay safe during this time.

Circumstances are changing often, so make sure you keep yourself informed on @TravelGov’s latest guidance.

What it is Like to Accidentally be Trapped in a Country at War

By Zack Davisson

Hey! You seen on the news of evacuation orders for Americans whose vacation was suddenly disrupted by a little war as a treat? Well, it happened to me too.

Gather round for story time! Destination, EGYPT!!!

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The same soldiers they want to deport from America, they are now sending them to fight for America. Tonight, a Mexican/American family holds their son a little tighter as they see him off. May God protect every soldier stepping into uncertainty. How many more will die because of Bibi and Trump?

The costs of this Iran war debacle will likely be more than the cost of extending the ACA health insurance subsidies.

If you asked Americans, which do you want: another war in the Middle East or lower health care costs at home, is the margin 90 to 10? 95 to 5?

I think about this Tony Benn speech much more than I used to

Socialists are getting a bit sour at being called “unrealistic” by the self-described pragmatists who keep making the same horrifying mistakes and expecting things to work out better *this* time 😡

WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

Okay I feel like this is going to come up a lot in the next 24 hours so let's just clear this up:

Ayatollah Khameini, the Iranian supreme leader allegedly killed today, is/was *not* the same person as Ayatollah Khomeini, the supreme leader who came to power in the 1979 revolution.

Remember that it was specifically Anthropic's refusal to provide services relating to mass surveillance of Americans or create autonomous killing machines for the DoD that prompted this crashout. So we can take it as a statement of intent that the DoD has specific plans to do exactly those things

Every anti-vaxxer I encounter seems to love weird unregulated supplements. They hate Big Pharma but they love Little Pharma, Big Pharma’s younger sibling who grew up without any adult supervision.