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a poster that says there may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice but there must never be a time ALT: a poster that says there may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice but there must never be a time

“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” - Eli Wiesel

America, my heart is full. You showed up in your millions to reject fascism. More than 11 million peaceful protesters hit the 3.5% fulcrum point. May you always remember where you were on June 14, 2025. May the nightmare of impending fascism in this nation be over - soon and forever. 🇺🇸🗽🎶

I don’t know, millions of people got in the streets a few days ago, the moderates are freaking out about their money, and the President of the United States is carrying out a wildly unpopular, intentional demolition of the economy.

Might be time for leaders with spines to actually get in the game.

@maddow.msnbc.com Please have a look at the HandsOff2025 for Crooks, South Dakota. m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
and @Amber.MDavis’ post: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8jNQU3X/

The Trump tariffs have nothing to do with trade or economic policy. This is about creating chaos in service of his bid to establish autocracy.

Regarding the Signal group chat: I just bought a subscription to The Atlantic. I admire Jeffrey Goldberg but the real hero is Publisher Laurene Powell Jobs. She reminds me of Katherine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post when it broke the Watergate stories.

Go Laurene Powell Jobs!

Here’s a cheat sheet with all the phone numbers for the US Senate. I have a feeling we’ll be calling them a lot in the near future.

Bravo you demonstrators from Jewish Voice for Peace who flooded the Trump Tower Lobby today to protest for Palestinian activist - and legal resident - Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil faces wrongful deportation in an evident attempt by the rump administration to quell free speech.

Picture of female WWII Dutch resistance fighter Hannie Schaft.

Resistance has infinite forms. For inspiration, read @Buzzy Jackson”s historical novel based on real-life teenager Hannie Schaft “To Die Beautiful.” Or see this interview with Jackson for hope and ideas. youtu.be/2YDIU6fqwjw?...

Trump Official’s Demand in Adams Case Forces Justice Dept. Showdown A crisis at the department over the Eric Adams case is an early test of the criminal justice system’s resilience against a retribution-minded president and his appointees.

Very proud of the 8 DOJ attorneys who have refused to dismiss the Adams case. Their oath is to the Constitution, not the president.

DOJ leadership has put all Public Integrity Section lawyers into a room with 1 hour to decide who will dismiss Adams indictment or else all will be fired. Sending them strength to stand by their oath, which is to support the Constitution, not the president’s political agenda. 🇺🇸

Read the letter of resignation from SDNY AUSA Hagan Scotten, Bronze Star recipient, former clerk to Chief Justice Roberts. Bravo!
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I knew all this was going to happen. But nothing can really prepare you for what it feels like when the moment actually arrives. This is why we need each other and our communities. I plan to turn to them a lot in the coming years.

They’re saving the dogs. They’re saving the cats. They’re saving the pets.

Drawing depicts leaders of Amazon, Wash Post, LA Times, Meta and OpenAI and Mickey Mouse paying homage to the president-elect.

Washington Post killed this cartoon so editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes has quit as of Jan 3, 2025. Here’s her statement. anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...

Someone is always there.

The dogs were good in Georgia these past weeks while the people rose up to defend democracy. I hope @DogRates is watching.

I’m so glad the left finally has a safe place where we can organize and strategize and love each other because boy howdy do we need it.

Once you realize that Trump isn’t nominating cabinet members to RUN agencies but DESTROY them, it makes more sense.

I open my Bluesky feed and it is full of really cool people saying really smart things and being really passionate about really interesting stuff.

I like this version of social media, and the world.

Thanks, folks.

Many of us are echoing @timothysnyder.bsky.social's lesson in On Tyranny, "Do not obey in advance.”

A no less vital admonition that deserves attn:

STAND OUT

“...without that unease, there is no freedom. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will follow."

Opinion | The Declining Population Argument Against Abortion Returns Three states are calling on the federal courts for help in making women have more babies.

If you don't think Gilead can happen here, read this. "The attorneys general of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri...claim that expanded access to abortion pills is 'causing a loss in potential population or potential population increase...'"
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/o...

The Lifetime Fiscal Impact of Immigrants This report estimates the lifetime fiscal impact of immigrants, of various ages and educational attainment, to the United States. It offers a methodological upgrade over similar analyses and estimates...

According to the Manhattan Institute, the average new immigrant (lawful or unlawful) reduces the federal budget deficit by over $10,000 during their lifetime. By contrast, the average native-born citizen is expected to cost over $250,000 to the federal government. shorturl.at/gHP2j

Tell Congress: Release the Gaetz report immediately Please contact Congress now!

Everyone should contact their Rep demanding the release of the Gaetz Report

Don’t do it Walter. Celebrate that gorgeous bald belly.

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin