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Multiple Republicans in Congress post openly anti-Muslim statements At least four congressional Republicans have expressed anti-Islamic sentiments on social media in the wake of the Iran War and recent violent attacks in the U.S.

NBC News (March 13, 2026): "Multiple Republicans in Congress post openly anti-Muslim statements" | A post from Republican Rep. Brandon Gill says "No more Muslims immigrating to America." A post against "Muslims" from Republican Rep. Andy Ogles says that they "don't belong in American society."

The U.S. Built a Blueprint to Avoid Civilian War Casualties. Trump Officials Scrapped It. The Pentagon dismantled its civilian protection mission as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made “lethality” a top priority and the Trump administration reorganized national security around two principl...

ProPublica (3/10/2026): "The U.S. Built a Blueprint to Avoid Civilian War Casualties. Trump Officials Scrapped It." | "“We’re departing from the rules and norms that we’ve tried to establish as a global community since at least World War II,” [Wes J.] Bryant said. “There’s zero accountability.”"

Secretary Hegseth Criticizes CNN: "The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better." YouTube video by C-SPAN

C-SPAN (March 13, 2026): "[U.S. Defense Secretary Pete] Hegseth Criticizes CNN: "The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better."" (Video)
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See protests over Donald Trump's visits to Kentucky, Cincinnati Crowds protesting the Trump administration demonstrated in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky amid the president's appearances there.

Louisville Courier Journal (March 11, 2026): "See protests over Donald Trump's visits to Kentucky, Cincinnati"
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Immigration detention on track for deadliest fiscal year since 2004 Twenty-three people have died since October in ICE custody, as advocates warn about overcrowding and health care access.

NPR (March 10, 2026): "Immigration detention on track for deadliest fiscal year since 2004"
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Right-wing media blamed Iran for bombing of Minab elementary school, but reporting suggests it was a US strike Right-wing media blamed Iran for the likely U.S. bombing of an elementary school during initial U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. As evidence mounted that the U.S. was likely at fault, righ...

Media Matters (March 11, 2026): "Right-wing media blamed Iran for bombing of Minab elementary school, but reporting suggests it was a US strike"
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Insiders Fear Steep Civilian Toll In Iran After Trump Slashed Pentagon Personnel The U.S. has "no stupid rules of engagement," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday.

HuffPost (March 3, 2026): "Since Trump returned to office in January 2025, the number of personnel tasked with minimizing harm to civilians across the Defense Department has sharply decreased, two sources familiar with discussions in the U.S. military about civilian harm told HuffPost."

Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says Officials from ​President Donald Trump's administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the ‌first six days of the war on Iran had cost the United States at least $11.3 billio...

Reuters (March 11, 2026): "Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says" | "Officials […] estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the ‌first six days of the war on Iran had cost the United States at least $11.3 billion, a source [said]."

The Hill (March 10, 2026): "Third senator backs Platner in Maine race" | Statement attributed to Sen. Heinrich: Platner is "exactly the person the Democratic Party needs to win back working people" | Graham Platner has now been endorsed by US Senators Martin Heinrich, Ruben Gallego, & Bernie Sanders

Tulsi Gabbard, once opposed to war with Iran, is silent as one explodes Formerly an outspoken opponent of war with Iran, the director of national intelligence has been conspicuously quiet as conflict engulfs the Middle East.

MS NOW (March 11, 2026): "Tulsi Gabbard, once opposed to war with Iran, is silent as one explodes: Formerly an outspoken opponent of war with Iran, the director of national intelligence has been conspicuously quiet as conflict engulfs the Middle East."
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How Profits Took Over American Politics President Trump's family has profited from his time in office. But the problem of money in politics bigger than him.

"How Profits Took Over American Politics" (Article from March 9, 2026) | "The resulting collapse of campaign finance rules has combined with a resurgence in the sort of high-level self-dealing that was pervasive during the Gilded Age, […] A new round of ambitious reform is overdue."

The national suicide being committed by the Republican-led United States has no historical precedent. Centuries from now (if humanity survives that long), historians will struggle to explain how such a thing was possible.

Democrat James Talarico on Iran war concerns and the key Texas Senate race YouTube video by CBS Mornings

CBS Mornings (March 9, 2026): "Democrat James Talarico on Iran war concerns and the key Texas Senate race" (Video) | Talarico: "[P]eople across the political spectrum are deeply worried about another forever war in the Middle East"
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Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.

NPR (March 10, 2026): "Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes" ("The impact of Trump’s food stamp changes on single parents") | "Although Mara is unemployed, she is busier than ever."
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As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future. Some experts are hoping that rising energy prices and disruption of shipping will encourage countries to ditch foss...

Associated Press (March 9, 2026): "As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy"
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Trump says it's 'too soon' to talk about seizing Iran's oil — but doesn't rule it out In a phone call with NBC News on Monday, Trump weighed in on Iran's new leader, the Texas Senate race and his push to get the SAVE America Act through Congress.

NBC News (March 9, 2026): "Trump says it's 'too soon' to talk about seizing Iran's oil — but doesn't rule it out" | "Trump told NBC News that he did not want to discuss whether he would like the U.S. to seize Iranian oil, but added: “Certainly people have talked about it.” He mentioned Venezuela, …"

I am running for Congress because we urgently need leaders who will stand up for our rights. We need leaders who understand that treating human beings like human beings is a moral obligation, not a political question. We need leaders who will work hard to help humanity, not serve the elite. I am a first-generation college graduate, the mom of a young daughter, a proud union member, and a public defender. I have personally experienced many of the challenges that working class people face, and I understand the urgency they demand.

SCOOP — Tom Suozzi has a Democratic primary challenger in the NY-3 congressional race.

Danielle Welch (@daniwelch.bsky.social), a public defender, has officially declared her candidacy.

Welch gave me this comment about launching her campaign:

Philadelphia City Council honors Palestinian American killed in the West Bank Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was born in Philadelphia. Gov. Josh Shapiro has requested U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate his death.

"Philadelphia elected officials demand investigation into killing of Palestinian American Nasrallah Abu Siyam: Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was born in Philadelphia. Gov. Josh Shapiro has requested U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate his death." (Article from March 5, 2026)

Warner, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 30 of his colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for accountability and an investigation into the death of Nasrallah Abu Siyam...

"Warner, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank" | Letter from Dems: "[The killing of Abu Siyam] is yet another example of the impunity afforded to extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank under the protection of the [IDF]."

Fox News host: "A billion dollars a day. Oil prices up 27% […] You've got the president wanting a $1.5 trillion defense budget in '27. The idea that the Pentagon is about to come to you for $50 billion on these strikes to Iran. How are you going to answer?" | Lindsey Graham: "Best money ever spent."

Camouflage and crudites: Trump wages war and hosts parties at Mar-a-Lago The president launched a war against Iran from a draped, makeshift "situation room" inside his Florida estate, where he's spent more time this term.

NBC News (March 7, 2026): "Camouflage and crudites: Trump wages war and hosts parties at Mar-a-Lago" | "[Trump] has made 21 visits to the estate so far in his second term, seven more trips compared to the same point in his first term, NBC News research shows."
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Protesters gather outside Citizens Bank branches over ICE ties The protests come as part of a larger nationwide movement criticizing the bank's financial ties to federal immigration forces.

WCVB (March 7, 2026): "[Anti-]ICE protest held outside Citizens Bank in Cambridge [Massachusetts] amid nationwide demonstrations"
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A Trump voter whose son was killed by ICE is calling for an end to "abuse and impunity" at the agency "I just want to know what happened," Rachel Reyes told CBS News during her first TV interview since the death of her son, Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas la...

CBS News: "A Trump voter whose son was killed by ICE is calling for an end to "abuse and impunity" at the agency" | "While Martinez' death was reported when it occurred in March 2025, ICE's involvement in the fatal shooting was not publicly disclosed until last month, nearly 11 months later."

Kingston protesters voice opposition to war against Iran A protest calling for the end of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran drew more than 100 people to Academy Green on Saturday.

Daily Freeman (March 7, 2026): "Kingston [New York] protesters voice opposition to war against Iran" | "A protest calling for the end of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran drew more than 100 people to Academy Green [Park] on Saturday."
www.dailyfreeman.com/2026/03/07/k...

Documents Reveal a Web of Financial Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate ProPublica is releasing a trove of disclosure records that detail the finances of more than 1,500 Trump appointees, including former lobbyists, industry executives and at least a dozen officials who d...

ProPublica (March 5, 2026): "Documents Reveal a Web of Financial Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate: ProPublica is releasing a trove of disclosure records that detail the finances of more than 1,500 Trump appointees…"
www.propublica.org/article/trum...

CA DSA Endorses Oliver Ma for Lieutenant Governor of California — California DSA California DSA delegates, representing chapters from across the state, have voted to endorse Oliver Ma for Lieutenant Governor. Oliver will be CA DSA’s first-ever endorsed statewide candidate and is r...

California Democratic Socialists of America (February 17, 2026): "CA DSA Endorses Oliver Ma for Lieutenant Governor of California"
www.californiadsa.org/news/endorse...

Wednesday marks one year of downtown Eau Claire protests These weekly rallies began last March.

WQOW (March 4, 2026): "Wednesday marks one year of downtown Eau Claire [Wisconsin] protests" | Chippewa Valley Indivisible organizer: "[W]e are not going to walk away. We're going to stay here and keep fighting for everyone to try and get this war stopped."
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'Time for a national strike.' LA calls out US, Trump for Iran war An attack on Iran without Congressional approval. A nation with a proposed military budget surpassing one trillion. Here's what protestors said.

USA TODAY (March 3, 2026): "'Time for a national strike.' LA [protest on March 2, 2026] calls out US, Trump for Iran war" | Quotations from the article: “Money for jobs and education, not for bombs and deportation.” “Free Palestine.” “Money for another war, but not enough to feed the poor?”

Middle Georgia DSA condemns U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, calls escalation 'illegal' Middle GeorgiaDemocratic Socialists of America (DSA) has issued a statement in regard to the U.S. and Israel's joint strikes on Iran over the weekend.Accordin

WGXA (March 2/3, 2026): "Middle Georgia [Democratic Socialists of America] condemns U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, calls escalation 'illegal'" | Statement from local activist group GCSU Mutual Aid: "We personally view protests or rallies like ours to be entry points for further political engagement."

New progressive organization protests U.S. strikes on Iran The University of Mississippi’s new chapter of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held its inaugural meeting on Sunday,

Daily Mississippian: "New progressive organization protests U.S. strikes on Iran: Students [at the U. of Mississippi] started a campus Students for a Democratic Society chapter, holding its first meeting on March 1. The following day, members took to […] protest the United States’ strikes on Iran."