tbluvoter

tbluvoter, 10 months ago to politics

The Dark Money behind the GOP has been planning this for decades...

Donald Trump Is Plotting to Make Himself Dictator -
His plan is to make the federal government his plaything, and many Republican elites are behind him. https://prospect.org/politics/2023-07-18-donald-trump-plotting-make-himself-dictator/ #Project2025 #FascistGOP #velshi #politics #uspol

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

"Homicides in the U.S. dropped significantly in 2022 and have plummeted even faster this year, putting the country on track for one of the biggest declines in killing ever recorded, crime statistics show"

Imagine that - Republicans are lying about that one too.

https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2023-10-20/killings-in-the-u-s-are-dropping-at-an-historic-rate-will-anyone-notice-essential-politics

tbluvoter, 1 year ago to politics

Some good news...

Breaking: Federal judge rules Tennessee drag restrictions unconstitutional after trial

“A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump ruled late Friday night that Tennessee’s Adult Entertainment Act (AEA), which would restrict drag performances in the state and threaten performers who violate the law with felony criminal penalties, is unconstitutional.” https://www.lawdork.com/p/tennessee-anti-drag-law-unconstitutional #politics #uspol #tnpol #lgbtq

tbluvoter, 8 months ago to random

ICYMI: The fast food giant Yum! Brands [Taco Bell, KFC...] has reversed its 2012 decision to stop funding the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) & started paying annual dues to an association of right-wing attorneys general. #50YearsofHarm #ALECExposed https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2023/10/05/parent-company-of-taco-bell-kfc-pivots-to-funding-right-wing-causes/

tbluvoter, 1 year ago to random

The Next Front in the GOP’s War on Women: No-Fault Divorce https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/stephen-crowder-divorce-1234727777/

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

Moms for Liberty lost big in elections last night https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/11/parents-rights-moms-for-liberty-lost-big-in-elections-last-night/

tbluvoter, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to random

Fossil fuel firms spent millions on US lawmakers who sponsored anti-protest bills https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/25/fossil-fuel-company-donate-lawmakers-anti-protest-exxon-koch?CMP=share_btn_tw

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

How Christian Nationalists, Big Oil and the Big Lie Seized the Speaker’s Gavel https://washingtonspectator.org/how-christian-nationalists-big-oil-and-the-big-lie-seized-the-speakers-gavel/

tbluvoter, 5 months ago to random

The GOP’s Refusal to Fund Ukraine’s Defense Is an Absolute Scandal -
MAGA Republicans are Vladimir Putin’s best friends, and they work against the U.S.’ national security.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/gops-refusal-to-fund-ukraines-defense-is-an-absolute-scandal

tbluvoter, 9 months ago to politics

Meanwhile in the Fascist Republican-controlled state of Idaho...

"Fearful of facing criminal prosecution and up to 14 years in prison, some Idaho professors say they have altered syllabi, changed coursework and scrubbed their online profiles of their research to exclude any discussion of abortion due to a state law." https://abcnews.go.com/US/idaho-professors-change-syllabi-censor-abortion-fears-prosecution/story?id=102171798&cid=social_twitter_abcnp #politics #uspol #idpol #fasc

tbluvoter, 9 months ago to politics

Elon Musk Did Major Damage to a Ukrainian War Offensive Last Year: Report https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/09/elon-musk-ukrainian-war-offensive-last-year #politics #ukraine

tbluvoter, 8 months ago to politics

In case you see the Forward Party claiming to be "centrists", know who they really are ⬇️

Yang's Forward party merges with groups led by former GOP officials #politics #uspol
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3577267-yangs-forward-party-merges-with-groups-led-by-former-gop-officials/

tbluvoter, 8 months ago to random

Cable news mentioned Biden’s age or health nearly 4 times as often as Trump’s https://www.mediamatters.org/cable-news/cable-news-mentioned-bidens-age-or-health-nearly-4-times-often-trumps

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

The Fight for Our America -
There have always been two Americas. One based in religious zeal, mythology, & inequality; & one grounded in rule of the people & the pursuit of equality. This next election may determine which one prevails. https://newrepublic.com/article/175736/heather-cox-richardson-democracy-awakening-fight-for-america

tbluvoter, 1 year ago to politics

Target is banning books that right-wing bigots don't like.

NOBODY was being "threatened" by right-wing goons here.

Don't buy stuff from these cowards! #BoycottTarget

Target Disappeared a Book for Toddlers During Anti-Pride Fury https://www.thedailybeast.com/target-disappeared-abcdeconstructing-gender-book-for-toddlers-after-pride-furor #politics #lgbtq #uspol

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

WaPo gets it right finally. (no paywall)

Trump calls political enemies ‘vermin,’ echoing dictators Hitler, Mussolini https://wapo.st/47rE7Qi

tbluvoter, 10 months ago to politics

Republicans are making Red States Russia...

Police stage 'chilling' raid on Marion County newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones https://kansasreflector.com/2023/08/11/police-stage-chilling-raid-on-marion-county-newspaper-seizing-computers-records-and-cellphones/ #1a #FreePress #politics #uspol

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

Russian oligarch and Alfra Group partner Alexey Kuzmichev has been arrested by French authorities for money laundering, Le Monde reported on Oct. 30. https://kyivindependent.com/russian-head-of-alfa-group-detained-in-france/

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

What could possible go wrong...

Musk to integrate xAI with social media platform X https://www.reuters.com/technology/musk-integrate-xai-with-social-media-platform-x-2023-11-05/

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

With the world on fire, a cowardly, timid news media is a threat to U.S. democracy https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/journalism-free-press-gaza-extremism-20231105.html?utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_twitter_traffic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo= via @willbunch

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

Watch out, Republicans - the media is finally almost on to you.

‘He Seems to Be Saying His Commitment Is to Minority Rule’ https://politi.co/40bC68q

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

Transgender people can be baptized Catholic, serve as godparents, Vatican says https://www.reuters.com/world/transsexuals-can-be-baptized-catholic-serve-godparents-vatican-says-2023-11-08/

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

‘Positively Stalinist’: Legal expert warns ‘if Trump wins we lose the Republic’ https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/positively-stalinist-legal-expert-warns-if-trump-wins-we-lose-the-republic-2666198816/

tbluvoter, 7 months ago to random

Marie in All the Lights We Cannot See after fleeing the Nazi's who've overtaken Paris:

"all of the people of the world have become evil at the same time"

This is what happens when fascists are in control. This is what we are fighting.

Don't lose your humanity or they've won.

tbluvoter, 6 months ago to random

How Republicans are killing democracy, Part Infinity...

Yet Another State Shuts the Door on Partisan Gerrymandering Complaints -
#SCOTUS said it’ll never review partisan gerrymandering but maybe states can. New Hampshire is the latest state to refuse to. https://boltsmag.org/partisan-gerrymandering-rucho-and-new-hampshire/