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Direct Democracy under Attack as States Seek to Raise Ballot Measure Threshold

Lawmakers in over 15 states have introduced over 100 bills targeting the ballot measure process, raising concerns about potential disruptions to voters' fundamental rights, according to the Fairness Project.

@cramirez

Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America

'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe

@SpawningFishTales

In a Dog Eat Dog world what happens when there are no more dogs left to eat?

In a dog eat dog world what happens when there are no more dogs left to eat? #democracy #capitalism #oligarchy #freedom

@SpawningFishTales

10d

The Freedom Twins

“Well Doctor, what have we got a republic or a monarchy?” asked Elizabeth Willing Powel of Benjamin Franklin.“A republic,” replied Franklin. “If you can keep it.”#democracy #freedom #trump #robberbarons #Oligarchy

@sempreverum

11d

The vastness of the propaganda machine in the US is daunting

@sempreverum

12d

Illinois Republicans posted this not realizing to Minnesotans, ICE are the invaders

@cramirez

17d

Double check your voter registration ✅

@cramirez

21d

Palantir/ICE connections draw fire as questions raised about tool tracking Medicaid data to find people to arrest

This is what technocratic, authoritarian governance looks like.

@cramirez

23d

This is what oligarchy looks like

@smacksaw

22d

I voted for Harris/Walz...and Mark Carney

I'm not gonna belabour the point here. It's simple: I was proud to vote for Carney. I felt fortunate to be able to vote for a truly qualified, competent, statesmanlike leader. I held my nose and voted for Harris/Walz in 24. Two totally uninspiring and wholly unqualified ca

@cramirez

22d

When you have too much privilege

@SpawningFishTales

24d

Standing Up for Democracy

Neighbors helping neighbors. Strangers helping strangers. That’s how we will end this tyranny. #democracy #TYRANNY #MAGA #Trump #iceout #ice

@smacksaw

25d

I.C.E. agents murder another observer on Nicollet at 26th (Actual video NSFL)

@happilyretired23

27d

Technology vs Democracy

So basically we can stamp out AI and social media, or have them stamp out democracy. Ugh.

@smacksaw

29d

Gunther Eagleman subverting US democracy and the Constitution in just 2 pics (Tap or click to enlarge)

2 images

@cramirez

Jan 19th

Think Trump won't cancel the election? Don't kid yourself. | Opinion

President Donald Trump has again suggested the idea of canceling the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting his unpredictable and potentially dangerous behavior. The opinion piece cautions against underestimating Trump's willingness to take extreme actions, referencing his past actions and statements that defied expectations.

@cramirez

Jan 19th

A Timeless Reminder

When one person is treated unjustly, it weakens justice for everyone. Remembering that is how we honor his words.

@cramirez

Jan 19th

A democracy where wealth is shared, not hoarded.

In a 1961, King said: “Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God’s children.”

@cramirez

Jan 18th

‘We’ll sue your ass off’: Karoline Leavitt caught on camera threatening CBS, sparks outrage online

She was wearing her little cross when she threatened them.

@cramirez

Jan 18th

LOL

@cramirez

Jan 18th

Rock legends call for revolution against Donald Trump: ‘Rise up’

This article discusses how rock legends such as Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Neil Young, and Tom Morello have been vocal critics of President Donald Trump. Morello accused the Trump administration of quoting a Nazi slogan, while Young criticized Trump for dividing the country and destroying America. Both musicians have called for peaceful protests against Trump's policies.

@cramirez

Jan 18th

Even Republicans used to know that the DHS was a bad idea

Former DHS Asst. Secretary: “To suddenly see DHS become this kind of mechanism of authoritarian intimidation and incipient fascism is disorienting, and frightening.”