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Thirteen U.S. troops died trying to get these people to safety — Afghan interpreters, soldiers, and the families of our service members. Veterans spent sleepless nights during the chaotic withdrawal fighting to keep them alive. Now our own government is going to abandon them.

You heard it from Councilwoman Calloway:

For a Better Tomorrow!

Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla discharges wastewater The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.

I’m shocked. www.texastribune.org/2026/04/21/t...

#KashPatel #DV1 #ProudBlue

Recall the Supreme Court held there was a constitutional right to stand on a public sidewalk and scream homophobic rants at a soldier's funeral as long as you're a bunch of right-wing religious freaks, but apparently it's a crime to stand on a public sidewalk and smirk while Black.

The Week Ahead We seem doomed to another week of war news.

This morning, just after 8 a.m., Trump had a long ramble on Truth Social that concluded, “if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” That’s our start to the week ahead.
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Barry McCaffrey: Trump muses on awarding himself the Medal of Honor. A truly vile insult to the US Armed Forces.

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of peti...

She came here 50 fucking years ago fleeing Pol Pot. Grandmother of 8 locked up by ICE. KISS MY ASS.

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

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In a nutshell. 😊

He might as well answer in Russian.

Weird how they never do this in areas where Trump won!

DOJ Office of Civil Rights seem very focused on districts with a lot of Black voters.

IT

WAS

FAKE!!

The Iranians are playing this brainsick dullard like a yo-yo.

I tried this out yesterday & y’all seemed to like it, so here’s another one: As a former federal prosecutor I share my insight into ICE’s attempt to disappear from the spotlight & why that’s so danger... TikTok video by Joyce

Indulge me. My chicken, Pickles, and I are trying TikTok videos as a form of civics education to get people engaged ahead of the midterms. If your on TikTok, take a look? www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8gaPFsC/

Who could’ve predicted this would happen?

Alligator Alcatraz phones were cut off. Then the beatings began, court docs say One attorney wrote in a sworn declaration that officers broke a detainee’s wrist and “pepper sprayed everyone.”

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Today is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Remind you of anyone?

Facts, according to Pete 😳😳😳😡

"She’s been a court interpreter for over 20 years, the only one licensed in Texas for Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu. Her language skills are requested nationwide..."

"One of her children recently enlisted in the military...

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The grift never ends. Most corrupt regime in history

Barack Obama and Zohran Mamdani read a book to kids in NYC about the importance of community

If you think someone quoting a made up Bible verse understands what he’s doing in the Persian Gulf, think again, says former Navy Commander and MeidasTouch Host Bobby Jones.

The FBI Director, the DC US Attorney, and the Secretary of Defense walk into a bar.

Apparently like every day.

He probably doesn’t know, he just knows that a guy walked in the door and he got money

Cover of Mother Jones with an image of fingers pointing at John Roberts and the coverline "Blame John Roberts for Everything"

The NYT big expose on SCOTUS today pairs well with @ariberman.bsky.social and @pemalevy.bsky.social's cover story on how ~everything wrong with this country today can be laid at the feet of John Roberts: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Ossoff: I don’t know who placed those trades, but I’ll tell you this: the SEC better find out. And if they won’t, when you elect this new majority in Congress and you give us gavels and subpoenas, we will.

While trump insists gas prices are "not very high," Americans disagree, as many have to choose between gas and food!

To make matters worse, prices may NEVER return to pre-war levels for some items.

BLAME TRUMP.