BREAKING: As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the war with Iran, according to sources familiarβfar higher than the Pentagonβs publicly disclosed figure of just 8 seriously wounded troops. The true toll of this war is already far worse than the public has been told. (Reuters)
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't β and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
Johnson: I think what we are learning from the Epstein files was a well-coordinated act of treason. If you think about how they use blackmail to get policymakers to act outside of the best interests of this nation and our Constitution, thatβs treason.
the president has no idea what he has set in motion. none.
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Today we celebrate the women who educate, heal and serve our communities.
From classrooms to hospitals to public service, women power the work that makes our communities stronger. On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor their leadership and their fight for dignity and opportunity.
A purpose of the war on Iran might well be to provoke a terrorist attack inside the United States. This would provide Donald Trump with a pretext to try to cancel or βfederalizeβ the coming Congressional elections.
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BREAKING: Judge rules Kari Lake illegally ran U.S. media agency
Cis women can fail this test.
Numerous studies have proven trans women don't have an unfair advantage.
Genetics affect sporting performance - it's usually people with genetic advantage that win, regardless of gender.
And why aren't the men doing similar tests to prove they're not trans men?
Whenever I say we should return to 1940-1980 tax levels for the super wealthy (billionaires) of 91%+ marginal tax I hear, "If you do that, billionaires will leave the USA."
To which I say:
1. Promise? Because it didn't happen last time.
2. Don't threaten me with a good time.
#AbolishBillionaires
Governments often misuse the anxiety caused by war to achieve other goals at home. We must ensure that the new conflict with Iran isn't used as an excuse to meddle with the midterms. bit.ly/40IBng0
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Sad to hear of the passing of my former colleague Congresswoman Hanabusa.
She was a fierce advocate for Native Hawaiian rights and a great friend to Gwen and me.
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Former President Barack Obama shared an exclusive announcement with MS NOW over the opening of the Obama presidential center in Chicago.
"This is not a monument of the past, it's the living destination for people who refuse to accept the status quo"
White House: the witnessβsΒ allegations are βcompletely baselessβ and βbacked by zero credible evidence.β
Fact: FBI found her credible enough to interview repeatedly, and she received a financial settlement from the Epstein estate.
Again. This matters.
Our troops are dying this isnβt a video game. The White House is posting so-called βhypeβ videos that mix real footage from the war in Iran with clips from movies and video games like Call of Duty. Itβs an absolute disgrace.
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President Donald Trump hosted the 2025 MLS Cup champions Inter Miami, including Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, at the White House Thursday. https://to.pbs.org/4aSPkht
Minnesota and other states can implement these security measures to help lawmakers and the public alike feel safe to engage in the democratic process:
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The federal government says it supports CTEβyet itβs canceled grants for 19 Career-Connected High Schools projects funded in 2024, part of 700+ Education Dept. grants revoked. Cutting career pathways hurts students, schools and our future workforce. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Donβt let the door hit you on the way out, Kristi Noem.
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The video of a United States Senator joining the violent removal of U.S. marine from a hearing and hideously breaking his arm in a door is an example of what has been unleashed in this country. Theyβre tapping in to get in on the violence.
And then he bragged about it on X later.
