A poster with a colorful stack of books on the left and this text on the right: “Hey, Teenagers: Pay close attention to the books people try to ban. Then, make a beeline to read those books, if you can. Find out for yourself why those people want that book banned. Find out for yourself if they can be trusted to know what’s best for you.” ~ Jeff Zentner

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

"Hey, Teenagers: Pay close attention to the books people try to ban. Then, make a beeline to read those books, if you can. Find out for yourself why those people want that book banned. Find out for yourself if they can be trusted to know what’s best for you.”
~ Jeff Zentner

Deaths in ICE Custody Skyrocket: 2026 Toll Reaches 17, on Average One a Week As the Trump administration continues to rapidly expand its immigration jail system across the United States, we look at the rising death toll of people in ICE custody, the highest in over two decades...

At least 17 people have died in ICE custody since January.

Virginia Republicans Are Suddenly Very Concerned About Gerrymandering The right wing has finally seen the light on fair electoral maps for some reason

One day before Virginians vote on redistricting for the 2026 and 2028 elections I am once again thinking of Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas' retort to Ted Cruz on gerrymandering.

"You all started it," Lucas said, "and we are fucking finishing it."

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Trump did this 👇🏽

Not a President……a terrorist!

89 candles would have set off the sprinklers, so we settled for one — and one perfect slice of cake (with @bradtakei.bsky.social on ice cream duty). Thank you to every friend, fan, and fellow traveler who has made these 89 years such a joyous voyage.

"This is an important thing to think about."

go.bsky.app/FAEwPgr
We are living in a time where thin skinned alcoholic men are allowed to run our country. We are being forced to give up our rights. Our information. We need to wake up and fight for our country.

When you see someone every day and you didn't notice them change, you need to look closer.

My current Rep is so far up Trump's ass, he believes he can do no wrong! Getting a town hall with him is impossible, let alone an actual meeting, yet he attends events outside his district all the time! Fortunately we have a candidate running against him and I'm spreading the word far and wide!

Don’t forget to vote Yes today! 💚

A YES vote TODAY doesn’t slow down the rigging machine—it STOPS it dead through 2031. ✋
April 21, 6am–7pm. Same-day registration at your polling place. If you’re in line by 7pm, you VOTE. Period.
Democracy doesn’t wait. Neither should we.
#VoteYesVirginiaToday
#SheShed

PT1 - Doing what is right has never been easy. But it’s more important today than ever before. Don’t be afraid 2 become involved, 2 speak out, and 2 sacrifice for others. Join us on May 1st, STRIKE & take a stand 4 every person in this country. We need leaders… YOU R the leader I’m looking for!

25th Amendment.

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Learn where candidates running for office in your community stand on the issues. Only candidates that appear on your ballot, based on the address you enter, will be listed. Vote411.org

When we vote, we win! Commit to vote in every election!

ACTION ALERT: Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to open the door to nationwide wolf hunting has narrowly passed through the House of Representatives. Take action to stop this bill in the Senate by sending a message to your senators today: environmental-action.org/take-action/...

We can’t afford two more years of unchecked power.—President Obama. 🇺🇸
Virginia answers back TODAY, April 21, 6am–7pm. Same-day registration available at your polling place. Vote YES to stop gerrymandering and protect fair House seats for our future.
#VoteYesVirginiaToday

ENERGY SECRETARY CHRIS WRIGHT: We were proud to have gasoline prices below $2 a gallon earlier this year

HEINRICH: What are they right now?

WRIGHT: Just over $4

HEINRICH: What is diesel?

WRIGHT: Diesel is over $5

HEINRICH: It's closer to $6 in my state

WRIGHT: It's over $8 in California

The most morally corrupt DOJ in US history.

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CFR: USA Rare Earths—partially owned bUS Commerce Department—announced plans yesterday to buy Brazilian rare earth mining and processing company in a deal valued at $2.8B. The Brazilian firm, Serra Verde, is expected to account for nearly half of all heavy rare earths outside of China by 2027.

Wow:

More Corruption from the felon.

Hungary’s New Leader Reveals Viktor Orbán Was Paying CPAC Péter Magyar called the payments a “crime” and said his government would stop the funds.

The entire American conservative MAGA “movement” has been a Russian funded op the entire time. Follow the money. It’s a straight line from Putin to CPAC.

Not one arrest yet!!!🤬

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.

Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products. n.pr/3Ovl8k8

For years he made a living lying for MAGA, while reportedly telling colleagues behind the scenes that it was all garbage. I'm glad he's tormented, and I hope it hurts for a long time.
#ProudBlue

National Guard roams Washington with no end in sight to $1 million-per-day deployment Even with pivotal elections looming this year, that lingering presence is barely mentioned

National Guard roams Washington with no end in sight to $1 million-per-day deployment

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