The toughest lesson in resistance history is the one people least want to hear: Institutions won't save us, opposition isn't enough, and authoritarianism doesn't have a stopping point. Be an optimist ... TikTok video by Tad Stoermer

www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2geEPqs/

Why Democrats Won’t Throw a Real Punch Faced with existential threats from the right, the Democratic leadership remains timid; faced with demands for justice from the left, it goes on the attack.

Why aren’t the Democrats as unified and ruthless toward their enemies as Republicans? Dave Zirin explains his theories.

Actually, the 14th Amendment still exists Trump signed an executive order purporting to rewrite birthright citizenship. That's not how the Constitution works.

Fun fact: The 14th Amendment exists.

Trump's executive order, which excludes anyone whose parents were not legal permanent residents, is an act of intimidation and a preview of a nativist crackdown to come.

But it’s important to say what else it is: complete horseshit.

Helpful!

if there is one funny thing about yesterday’s blitzkrieg of executive orders is that it makes the “democratic opposition went too far last time” crowd look like total dipshits

Apropos to the current discussion around the social media landscape, a reminder that editorial positioning matters just as much as veracity

Fantastic piece to honor today.

“There is a kind of tension that is both healthy and necessary for growth…. to force [our society’s] citizens to confront the ugliness of their prejudices and the tragedy of their racism.”

❤️

"I come to say to you this afternoon, however difficult the moment, however frustrating the hour, it will not be long...The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice."

Once again proving that their “reporting” reflects the shallowest of dives on any given topic

Don't let Donald Trump extending the TikTok ban distract you from the fact that his Administration is about to conduct mass deportations across America in a matter of days.

4) TikTok is now the walking dead

3) TikTok’s disappearance, messaging, and return were planned and designed to make Trump look like a savior despite being the one to initially call for the ban

2) A precedent is now set that normalizes Trump ignoring laws passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court

1) The algorithm was likely changed overnight while the system was down to make it alt-right friendly

Takeaways from the return of TikTok…

Exactly, all this does is normalize Trump ignoring the law

Utter manipulation

My question is how this sets a precedent for Trump to ignore other laws upheld by the Justice system.

Slight correction, unfortunately not a Darwin quote, but I agree with the sentiment 😉

TikTok is done

We’ve always been at war with East Asia.

#notrumptok I would literally rather run over my phone with my car or create a massive signal group chat with thousands of people.

Mor beeenzzzz 😍

Literally absurd. So tired of the games people in power are playing with us. If it bends to Trump’s desires it’s dead anyway

Do You Work For the Federal Government? ProPublica Wants To Hear From You. We’re doubling down on our coverage of government agencies and federal policy. With your help, we can dig deeper.

Trump 2.0 appears intent on dismantling the executive branch and, as one top Trump ally put it, put civil servants "in trauma."

If you’re a current or former government employee, here's how to share your expertise and insight with @propublica.org 👇

Food for thought.

Tell me again about how school vouchers are going to help the education system…

Bryan MacCormack, the executive director of a New York-based immigrant rights group, was pulled over by CBP with two undocumented passengers in the vehicle. He knew his rights, refused to acknowledge their "warrant", and despite CBP threatening him, the agents eventually were forced to let him go.