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Jewish Space Lasers redux The Republican House is trying to pass a bill giving supplemental aid to Israel for the rest of fiscal 2024. Rep. MT Greene (R-GA) has problems with it. And has offered an amendment, the sole purpose of which is to throw sand...
by TheCriticalMind
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on Thu Apr 18, 2024 at 02:57 PM PDT
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Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, my heart has been heavy at the suffering of so many innocent people in Ukraine. War is always a tragedy, but this war is particularly touching to me because of its David vs. Goliath, good vs evil quality. The bravery...
by WaryLiberal
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on Thu Apr 18, 2024 at 08:20 AM PDT
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The Hill — Johnson turns to Democrats on Ukraine aid amid ouster threat Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will lean heavily on Democrats to move a series of bills in the coming days providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and other democratic allies overseas — a...
by jeremybloom
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on Wed Apr 17, 2024 at 08:44 PM PDT
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I have been writing letters for Vote Forward for more than 4 years now. It is an easy way for me to do GOTV especially for someone who cannot easily go out to do live canvassing or has trouble with ...
by cohenzee
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on Tue Apr 16, 2024 at 07:00 PM PDT
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It seemed for a while that House troll Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was alone in wanting her motion to vacate (MTV). While Speaker in Name Only Mike Johnson was okay when it was only Marjorie calling ...
by bilboteach
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on Wed Apr 17, 2024 at 03:31 AM PDT
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by PresidentOso
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on Tue Apr 16, 2024 at 03:43 AM PDT
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President Joe Biden has made it a priority to improve and expand the National Rail Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak. What is a problem for many people is that Amtrak does not show a profit, except for particular routes. There are repeated...
by xaxnar
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on Wed Apr 17, 2024 at 11:23 AM PDT
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Short diary entry — Trump supporter’s real goal : Make Russia Great Again. MRGA We should use it freely. What do you think?
by dlsamson
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on Fri Apr 12, 2024 at 09:10 AM PDT
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This is a Town Hall you won’t want to miss! Join us Sunday at 4pm ET/ 1pm PT as we speak with Congresswoman and Squad Member Delia Ramirez, a true Superstar of Progressive politics. Also, learn how you can join PDA’s biggest push yet for a Ceasefire...
by Progressive Democrats of America
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on Fri Apr 12, 2024 at 08:53 AM PDT
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The House of Representatives has devolved into chaos under GOP leadership. Whether it is many failed Rules votes (and more likely to come) or the continual saga surrounding the motion to vacate , it ...
by bilboteach
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on Fri Apr 12, 2024 at 03:31 AM PDT
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A crisis for many low-income internet users is looming. It’s linked to a critical government program expected to run out of funding at the end of April. Known as the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), the benefit provides discounts on internet...
by akmk
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on Sat Apr 06, 2024 at 07:29 PM PDT
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Summer Lee Live Saturday, April 6, 5pm ET / 2pm PT Click here to join via zoom Click here to join in person/Greater Venice, CA, or to donate now.
by Progressive Democrats of America
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on Fri Apr 05, 2024 at 08:17 AM PDT
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I was a teenager in the 1960s and lived through some of the most turbulent years of political violence since the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. So tumultuous that singer Dion linked them in the song, Abraham, Martin, and John. The outrageousness of...
by ReasonaBill
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on Fri Apr 05, 2024 at 12:47 PM PDT
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Nice to know that DHS, FBI, and others have made Trump’s life in Florida as complicated as it was in NYC. Since 1986, it’s always been about dirty money. Whodathought $DJT (TMTG) was involved with Russian money? Anton Postolnikov is the nephew of...
by annieli
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on Wed Apr 03, 2024 at 09:34 AM PDT
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Heck of a plan, John, even if your peers are kicking you out of the profession for planning a coup. John Eastman’s two-page memo outlined a six-point plan for Pence, in his role as president of the Senate, to set aside Electoral College votes in seven...
by annieli
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on Tue Apr 02, 2024 at 12:44 PM PDT
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The "conservative" movement is begging for authoritarianism even as its vessel is an idiot. Trump will become dictator for life by hook, or crook. A former national security adviser in the � ...
by annieli
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on Sat Mar 30, 2024 at 11:00 PM PDT
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Admin note: This story has been retracted for violating the Rules of the Road.
by MizC
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on Sat Mar 30, 2024 at 08:50 AM PDT
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Now that congressional maps are likely finalized for the 2024 elections, we know that the House battlefield will be even more tilted toward Republicans this year than it was in 2022. This state of ...
by Stephen Wolf
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on Fri Mar 29, 2024 at 07:24 AM PDT
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Winter is not ready to fold its tent and make way for spring. More snow is in the forecast, several feet they are saying. The only thing worse than my heating bills are the premiums I pay an insurance company that is looking for every reason to cancel...
by Steve McKeand
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on Wed Mar 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM PDT
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The bitter disarray consuming House Republicans could soon culminate in a dramatic climax never before seen in American history: control of the chamber changing hands before an election. And if it happens, Democrats need to be ready, because they could...
by David Nir
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- Today, the state of Louisiana managed to do something I didn’t think possible — they found a new low. Once Jeff Landry, a far-right acolyte, was elected governor I knew the place was going to be in rough shape. The state legislature is hopeless, with...32 comments 99 Recs
- This is the best news of the day. As Dark Brandon might say, trashing an over-the-horizon radar is a big fucking deal. Is that the silhouette of Ammo Dump Jesus in the ball of flame blessing the bavovna? Run away! Run away! Russians try an assault with...46 comments 181 Recs
- With righteous outrage and humor, Rep. Jared Moskowitz calls out MTG as Putin's envoy to US CongressBack in 1954, when Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s anticommunist campaign was at its peak, the Wisconsin senator picked a fight with the U.S. Army, claiming there was lax security at a top-secret army facility. The U.S. Army hired Boston lawyer...13 comments 46 Recs
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- Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, my heart has been heavy at the suffering of so many innocent people in Ukraine. War is always a tragedy, but this war is particularly touching to me because of its David vs. Goliath, good vs evil quality. The bravery...141 comments 282 Recs
- I’m hoping Mark Sumner will be up with a live blog but there’s a load of stuff already happening: All from WaPo Liveblog: Justice Juan Merchan dismissed Juror No. 2, a nurse who said she had concerns after people she knew identified her as a juror and...368 comments 322 Recs
- Today should be an interesting day in Judge Merchan’s court room.� Donald Trump reposted an attack by Fox’s Jesse Watters on the jury members selected for Trump’s current trial in NYC on ...212 comments 429 Recs
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- GET OUT THE VOTE BIG TIME! HERE ARE THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO DO THAT! Hope Springs from Field PAC (background in this DKos story). Voters of Tomorrow (younger voters) led by Santiago Mayer Leaders We Deserve (younger voters) led by David Hogg The...10 comments 78 Recs
- I am no fan of religion but will acknowledge there are some benefits to churchlife. My Mom loved church music and looked forward to choir practice and Sunday mornings I was always taken to Sunday school. Dad prefered the Church of the 18 holes when...151 comments 106 Recs
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell reveals the cause of persistent inflation - economy is becoming uninsurable.Jerome Powell, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, was nominated by Donald Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the US Senate. President Joe Biden renominated him when he entered office in January of 2021. The job of the Fed...188 comments 491 Recs
- Jewish Space Lasers redux The Republican House is trying to pass a bill giving supplemental aid to Israel for the rest of fiscal 2024. Rep. MT Greene (R-GA) has problems with it. And has offered an amendment, the sole purpose of which is to throw sand...22 comments 44 Recs
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