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.

This is the problem with the two parties - dark foreign money buying our politicians. We cannot let this continue if we want a better America for future generations.

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Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel? | Norman Solomon Decisions at the latest Democratic National Committee meeting emphasized the disconnect between the party’s leadership and its base

The two parties continue to ignore their constituents and instead focus on their weathly donors like AIPAC. We need something better than Democrat or Republican. #demandbetter

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Wenowdis. Freedom of Press is the cornerstone of a successful Democracy and we cannot allow any administration to silence their dissenters, left or right. We need fact based news not entertainment disguised as news. #demandbetter

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Artemis II is a reminder that when we collaborate with common sense instead of tribalism, the sky isn’t even the limit. America is at its best when we’re looking forward and not fighting over the past. Let’s bring this same giant-leap energy to reforming our government.

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China now tops US in global approval ratings: Gallup Global approval of China surpassed the U.S. in 2025, the widest favorability gap between the two countries in almost 20 years, according to a new Gallup poll released Friday.

This is what happens when you start wars and throw your allies under the bus. America first means America alone.

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Colorado appeals court throws out Tina Peters’ 9-year prison term, orders resentencing The panel of three judges found that the original sentencing judge wrongly based part of the sentence on Peters’ exercise of her right to free speech, according to a 78-page opinion released Thursday.

Colorado has done an amazing job securing our elections and promoting high voter turnout. Sentences like this ensure it stays that way. Tina Peters cannot be let off easily.

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Cory Booker says Democrats have ‘failed this moment’ and calls for new leaders New Jersey senator also says party has ‘too small of a coalition’ as it seeks to confront ‘new challenges’

We know Cory. It is time to demand something better for America. Vote Independent. #demandbetter

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Dozens of No Kings protests planned Saturday across Colorado: ‘This is what democracy looks like’ Thousands of Coloradans are expected to take to the streets to protest President Donald Trump’s policies.

If you are able to, please join us tomorrow in the No Kings protest. It is time we demand something better. #demandbetter

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We let Big Tech bully our leaders and hook our kids.
We can’t make that mistake again with AI.
It’s time to kick big donors out of the room and regulate for our children, not for profit.

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They told us if we gave the corporations and the wealthy tax breaks they would hire more people and the money would trickle down. It didn't. #demandbetter

US to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to stop developing offshore wind in US Payment reimburses the company for two leases, one for a massive 3 GW wind farm.

How is spending $1Billion to cancel energy development a good use of taxpayer dollars? We need energy independence now. #demandbetter

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Boebert on $200B Iran war funding request: ‘I’m not doing that’ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Thursday said she will not back the Pentagon’s bid for $200 billion in supplemental funding amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as her GOP colleagues grapple wit...

The fractures are forming. What are the Democrats waiting for? Change cannot wait, we must act now. #demandbetter

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Trump calls NATO "cowards" over lack of support in Iran war President Donald Trump assailed NATO allies on Friday over their lack of support for ​the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, calling the longtime U.S. ‌allies "cowards." "Without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPE...

The America I believe in is not a bully to its allies.

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On The Importance of The IL-09 Primary and the Future of Progressive Politics Recently I was asked why so many out of state people were concerned with the Primary in IL-9.

Vote Independent to help put an end to systemic gridlock and dark money controlling our politics. #demandbetter

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U.S. deploying 3 more warships, roughly 2,500 more Marines to the Middle East, official says The United States military is deploying ‌thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East, three U.S. officials ​told Reuters on Friday. The deployments ​of the USS Boxer, along with ⁠it...

Our sons and daughters are being sent to the Middle East to fight a war no one wanted, burning over $1 billion per day in the process. All the while, Americans at home are struggling to afford gas and housing. I believe in America, but we must be better. #demandbetter

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US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow | CNN Business “The speed with which American democracy is currently dismantled is unprecedented in modern history,” one of the world’s top democracy researchers says in a new report.

The decline of our democracy is not a one-sided problem. Both parties have spent decades creating division in our country for short term wins and now we are paying the price. We need fresh ideas and new leadership. Vote Independent. #demandbetter

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My name is Joe Krzeczkowski and this week I am kicking off my campaign to represent the 7th Congressional District of Colorado. In a district where nearly 50% of the voters are registered as Independent, I believe its time we start looking to more Independent representation.
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Trump says he’ll never endorse anyone who votes against SAVE Act President Trump vowed to withhold his endorsement from any lawmakers who do not vote for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) Act ahead of a Senate procedural vote on the legislation on...

The Executive Branch's repeated attempts to legislate through intimidation are un-American, unconstitutional, and it directly undermines the voice of every American citizen.

Separation of powers is a constitutional mandate. #DemandBetter
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Billionaires’ Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy Tax avoidance by the superwealthy is an economic issue as well as a political one.

For far too long, the wealthy have not paid their fair share. We subsidize them with low wages and expensive healthcare. In order to build a future of affordability and abundance, we need everyone to contribute equitably. #DemandBetter www.wsj.com/finance/bill...

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens to Revoke Broadcast Licenses Over War Coverage Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.

Freedom of speech and press are Constitutional rights that we must protect at all costs. #DemandBetter ground.news/article/fcc-...

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We can do better than the status quo. More Housing. Clean Energy. Unlimited Opportunity. This is the American Dream. This is abundance. #DemandBetter @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social @dkthomp.bsky.social
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Citizens United, Explained The 2010 Supreme Court decision further tilted political influence toward wealthy donors and corporations.

Washington has refused to take action on Citizens United which is allowing dark money to buy our representatives and dictate our policies. #DemandBetter

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Democracy requires demanding better. Better of your community, better of your representatives, and better of your government.

#DemandBetter