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🤳Video of ICE/CBP in our communities is very important. Here are suggestions on how to document as effectively & safely as possible. Note: If you buy a burner phone use cash & get a pre-paid cell plan using a credit card you buy using cash. Or use WIFI. wired.com/story/how-to-film-…
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BREAKING: George W. Bush's brother Neil just dropped a BOMB on MAGA by proudly announcing that he voted for James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. This just gave Republicans a flashing green light to vote blue... "I have never posted a political message on Facebook not wanting to offend friends whose views may be very different than mine. I'm breaking that tradition because I voted early today, and I voted for James Talarico for the United States Senate," Bush, the child of the late President George H.W. Bush wrote on Facebook. "My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico," he continued. "I have been deeply troubled by Paxton's conduct as Texas Attorney General, particularly his decision to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election in other states in an effort to help Donald Trump remain in power. I believe that effort was an affront to our democratic institutions and the peaceful transfer of power. My concerns about his judgment and conduct are hardly mine alone. He was impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House, although subsequently acquitted by the Texas Senate." "More broadly, I believe Donald Trump and those who have enabled him have done enormous damage to the Republican Party. I worry about a political culture in which loyalty to an individual takes precedence over loyalty to principle, and where those who hold power begin to believe they are no longer accountable." "But my vote today was about much more than opposition to Ken Paxton." "I've never met James Talarico, but I have been enormously impressed by the way he approaches complicated and controversial issues. He speaks with respect, seeks common ground, and seems genuinely interested in bringing people together rather than driving them apart. His faith appears to be a deeply rooted source of humility, compassion, and conviction rather than a political weapon." I see in him the qualities I admire most in public servants: integrity, civility, humility, and a willingness to listen to those with whom he disagrees. My impression is that he is a principled, pragmatic leader who understands that public office is a responsibility to serve, not an entitlement to power." "I have been a Republican for most of my life, and I still believe deeply in many traditional Republican principles. But character matters more than party affiliation. Our democracy depends on leaders who respect our institutions, tell the truth, accept accountability, and seek to unite rather than divide." "Today, I voted against a style of politics that I believe has damaged our country. More importantly, I voted for the kind of character and leadership I hope will help heal it," he concluded. Bravo, Mr. Bush! We commend you for speaking out boldly during these crucial midterm elections. Ken Paxton is a stone-cold crook who was impeached for bribery by his own party as state attorney general. He has zero interest in serving the people of Texas if he wins and will instead work to line his own pockets, accumulate personal power, and rubber-stamp Trump's destructive agenda. Meanwhile, James Talarico is a devout Christian who is committed to fighting for better healthcare, an end to pointless wars, livable wages, more housing construction to restore the American Dream, and banning Congressional stock trading. The Bush family still wields a great deal of influence in Texas, so this announcement is sure to cause political shockwaves. If you're a Republican who genuinely loves this country, it's time to cross the aisle and vote for James Talarico. Please ❤️ and share to thank Neil Bush!
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MechaHitler Gets a Government Contract: The Government Banned Its Best AI and Replaced It with a Chatbot That Praises Hitler. I Wish I Were Kidding. By Michael Holburn, Feature Writer for The Union Michael Holburn is an Army veteran of Operation Iraqi 👇 substacktools.com/sharex/EGw…
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Recap :: Civic Forum in Columbia, South Carolina with Reed Galen and Mayor W Mondale Robinson As Mondale pointed out, young African-American men know what’s going on in the world. But no one speaks to them in a manner that addresses their problems.👇 substacktools.com/sharex/Pjk…
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Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed shared his views on U.S.-Israel relations, saying he does not consider Israel an American ally: “I think it’s time for us to realize that Israel is not actually our friend.” Watch the full conversation tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC News Live Prime’s “All Access with Linsey Davis” streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu.
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Optional for Trump: The Constitution and the First Amendment. By Michael M. Yell, Feature Writer and Managing Editor for The Union Trump hasn’t just tested constitutional limits; he’s attempting to rule by decree.👇 substacktools.com/sharex/lL2…
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PAY ATTENTION, MICHIGANDERS (MA)! EXCLUSIVE: Trump Pardoned Him. Then He Wrote A Check To Mike Rogers’s (R) US Senate Campaign. He says he’ll stand up to China. His donor list says otherwise. By Scott Dworkin👇 substacktools.com/sharex/5uW…
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All the “extra” good news you’ve missed! 🎈🎈 By Jess Craven of Chop Wood, Carrie Water. On Saturday, across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., we came together across nearly 3,000 events for No Kings: Vote Early – the largest single-day early voting 👇 substacktools.com/sharex/uo9…
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How We Win: A New Guardian Opinion Newsletter on How to Defeat Fascism and Corporate Centrism. Wajahat Ali will be joining Naomi Klein, Bernie Sanders, Mehdi Hasan, and others for a new opinion newsletter providing creative solutions to undermine👇 theguardian.com/global/2026/…
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What I Saw at the Devolution: The Left, Center, Old and the New By Reed Galen On a panel at GWU, Mehdi Hasan spoke with Neera Tanden, Pres./CEO of The Ctr. for Am. Progress. The Dem. Party is the bulwark of the status quo - economically and socially.👇 substacktools.com/sharex/hjO…
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Please listen...without becoming angry. A request by Jerry L Gramckow "Sadly, I suspect most White Americans will angrily dismiss this and never consider the actual argument." NATIVE AMERICANS SPEAK OUT/Whites' Pride CRUSHED youtu.be/lyo8Qm1q7VU
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The Three Pillars of Democracy with Hamilton Nolan - By Reed Galen of Civic Forum and Join The Union In this latest virtual Civic Forum, Reed is joined by Hamilton Nolan for a discussion about what a democratic revival needs in the 21st century.👇 substacktools.com/sharex/LV5…
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Where did my ballot go? Following the Ballot from when you vote until there is a certified winner! By Liz Scheffler, Mg. Editor and Feature Writer at the Union Over 250 million eligible US voters, 175,000 precincts in the USA & related territories.👇 substacktools.com/sharex/2CC…
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And the Crowd Cheered By Jerry L Gramckow It’s sad to witness the continuing decay of American evangelicalism as the MAGA influence continues to sear the consciences—to use the apostle Paul’s term—of Trump’s most-devoted disciples.👇 substacktools.com/sharex/UI-…
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Ron Insana Explains It All - Who is this economy actually working for? By Reed Galen and Ron Insana That was the thread running through Reed’s live chat with Ron Insana today. One comment stuck with us: someone remembered their dad supporting a family👇 substacktools.com/sharex/Ixt…
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ATTENTION Join The Union Members: AI is everywhere right now. In the news, in YOUR workplace, in this election. And the people making decisions about AI, are NOT asking you what you think. But WE ARE. Please weigh in on some questions about AI below. <1'👇 jointheunion.loudvoters.com/
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<<< LOOKING AT YOU KANSAS (KS) >>> Join Vote Kansas for their weekly Saturday virtual phone bank to encourage voters across Kansas to vote for Adam Hamilton on November 3rd! You will be trained on everything you need to know at the beginning of the shift. mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1…
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ICE proves YET AGAIN that it can NOT be reformed and must be dismantled and rebuilt from the ground up. This Brown Shirt terrorist organization must not continue maiming and killing our citizens with impunity.👇#ShowUP #Organize #Rebuild #Accountability youtu.be/1fPiwkdXvu0
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Life in MAGA America: Situation Normal, All F***ed Up By Jerry L Gramckow for The Union Now, we turn to Trump's war with Iran. Many military analysts have said—despite Trump’s claims that we have won the war—the USA is losing the war against Iran.👇 substacktools.com/sharex/TLo…
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An organization like Civic Forum matters, and its model points toward something the country badly needs. The idea is simple. Civic Forum brings nonpartisan experts into communities that national media and national politics tend to pass over, hosting live👇 substacktools.com/sharex/uc1…
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