Carlos De Oliveira allegedly helped Walt Nauta move boxes around Mar-a-Lago and allegedly had conversations with others about security camera footage there....
A right-wing nonprofit that “offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology” has announced that Florida has become the first state to approve the organization as an educational vendor....
There have been calls for the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas,to be investigated over the attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum is offering $20 gift cards to donors who give $1 to his campaign — but some supporters of Joe Biden say they have been funneling the gift card money to the president’s re-election campaign.
Among the materials turned over to special counsel Jack Smith about supposed fraud in the 2020 election are documents that touch on many of the debunked conspiracies and unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud peddled by former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Gulliani has absolutely flipped on Trump, Trump is utterly fucked and zero lubricant is going to be used.
…(unless by some slim chance fascist dictatorships suddenly come into fashion and he wins the presidency against all odds, and then he can manage to pardon himself and everything will be fine).. this really does seem to be his plan right now, it’s increasingly excellent to watch his desperation increase.
what a fun few months/years going forward we are going to have.
Former President Donald Trump reposted a meme on Truth Social that suggested the government led the Capitol riot on January 6, despite the fact that he was president at the time....
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a recent interview that some states allow abortion after an infant has already been born.
Freedom from Religion Foundation says the Bible should be banned based on the same reasoning Moms for Liberty presented in their request to pull five books; \
Goddam that man is a piece of shit, a deliberately detestable person. Seems that to be a Trump/MAGA wannabe, all you need to do is be as big a shitheel to vulnerable and minority people as much you can and use the hatred you generate to surf your way to victory at the polls.
The only thing worse than a MAGA is a NAZI, but it’s goddam hard to tell the difference.
What bothers me most is all the millions of ‘reasonable’ Republicans that are going along with it and they know it’s wrong. Seems the old adage is correct, if you find 10 people sitting comfortably at a table with a Nazi, you have 11 Nazis.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will flip from majority conservative to liberal control in August and Democrats have high hopes the change will lead to the state’s abortion ban being overturned and its maps redrawn to weaken GOP control of the Legislature and congressional districts.
The "Invisible Library" dataset is free to download. It contains detailed information on book bans by school district across the United States up to June 2022.
Republicans accused Democrats of trying to undermine the court with the measure and vowed to block it from advancing in the Senate, making it highly unlikely to become law....
Hunter Biden’s lawyer filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Friday, requesting that an ethics watchdog “immediately” initiate a review of Greene’s conduct after she …
Possibly, but you would think an argument could be made that her bringing this up had zero to do with the business of the nation, it was during hearings with the IRS for fuck’s sake! Do you know if there are any exceptions to the SDC?
News: Trump faces additional charges in Mar-a-Lago documents case (www.nbcnews.com)
Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-A-Lago maintenance official, was also added to the docket in the case against Trump and his aide Walt Nauta.
News: Trump charged with seeking to delete security footage in documents case (www.washingtonpost.com)
Carlos De Oliveira allegedly helped Walt Nauta move boxes around Mar-a-Lago and allegedly had conversations with others about security camera footage there....
News: White House slams Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld for saying ‘useful’ Jews survived Nazi camps (www.independent.co.uk)
Museum on site of former concentration camp said host wasn’t being historically accurate
News: Rightwing propaganda outlet PragerU’s materials approved for schools in Ron DeSantis’ Florida (www.lgbtqnation.com)
A right-wing nonprofit that “offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology” has announced that Florida has become the first state to approve the organization as an educational vendor....
Jury Decides Ammon Bundy Must Pay More Than $50M for Defaming Hospital (www.thedailybeast.com)
The anti-government leader waged a crusade over treatment of an ally’s grandson, known as Baby Cyrus.
Discussion: Ginni Thomas "may have crossed the line"—Lawyers on fake electors plot (www.newsweek.com)
There have been calls for the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas,to be investigated over the attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
News: Biden supporters exploit Republican’s $1 donation cashback campaign pledge: ‘I gave $1 to you and $20 to Biden’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum is offering $20 gift cards to donors who give $1 to his campaign — but some supporters of Joe Biden say they have been funneling the gift card money to the president’s re-election campaign.
News: Special counsel received documents from Giuliani team that tried to find fraud after 2020 election | CNN Politics (edition.cnn.com)
Among the materials turned over to special counsel Jack Smith about supposed fraud in the 2020 election are documents that touch on many of the debunked conspiracies and unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud peddled by former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani.
News; City mayor demands Trump settle 2018 bill of $35k ahead of rally (www.independent.co.uk)
Trump is returning to Erie to shore up support ahead of 2024 Republican presidential primary
Analysis: Most COVID deaths in Florida happened after vaccines were readily available: NYT (www.businessinsider.com)
As GOP sentiment toward COVID-19 vaccines shifted, DeSantis began focusing less on promoting vaccines, The New York Times reported.
News: Mask Off: DeSantis Staffer Reportedly Shares Video of DeSantis and Giant Nazi Symbol (newrepublic.com)
“Calling DeSantis a fascist isn’t hyperbole, it’s defining what he is.”
Opinion: We last raised the US federal minimum wage 14 years ago. This is unacceptable | Rev William J Barber and Rev A Kazimir Brown (www.theguardian.com)
The minimum has been an unlivable $7.25 an hour under three presidents. Today’s wage is worth less than at any point since 1956
Analysis: Nearly a third of Republicans now view Trump as 'unfavorable': Pew (www.businessinsider.com)
The rise in unfavorability amongst the GOP comes after the 45th president was indicted twice and currently faces a potential third indictment.
News: Trump confuses by sharing meme blaming government for Jan 6 despite holding office (www.independent.co.uk)
Former President Donald Trump reposted a meme on Truth Social that suggested the government led the Capitol riot on January 6, despite the fact that he was president at the time....
Analysis : Ron DeSantis’ False claim that some states allow ‘post-birth’ abortions. None do. (www.politifact.com)
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a recent interview that some states allow abortion after an infant has already been born.
Opinion: The Pentagon doesn’t need $886bn. I oppose this bloated defense budget | Bernie Sanders (www.theguardian.com)
As a nation, the time is long overdue for fundamental changes to our national priorities
News; Ron DeSantis Obsesses Over Bud Light and Dylan Mulvaney; Threats Company With Lawsuit (www.advocate.com)
Again the conservative small-government governor is penalizing a business for choosing inclusivity over bigotry.
News 'Nontheistic' nonprofit calls for Bible ban in Leon schools, citing Moms for Liberty efforts (www.tallahassee.com)
Freedom from Religion Foundation says the Bible should be banned based on the same reasoning Moms for Liberty presented in their request to pull five books; \
News: Judge Nixes Trump Bid to Move Stormy Daniels Hush-Money Case to Federal Court (www.thedailybeast.com)
The judge said Donald Trump “improperly invoked” a U.S. code in an attempt to have his case moved.
[News] DeSantis defends Florida curriculum that suggests slaves benefited from forced labor (www.independent.co.uk)
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[Analysis] 'People are hungry for more choices': Inside the Green Party's push for 2024 (abcnews.go.com)
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Rule of three (lemmy.world)
Analysis: Democrats eye Wisconsin high court's new liberal majority to win abortion and redistricting rulings (apnews.com)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will flip from majority conservative to liberal control in August and Democrats have high hopes the change will lead to the state’s abortion ban being overturned and its maps redrawn to weaken GOP control of the Legislature and congressional districts.
New “Insurrection Barbie” Ad Mocks Ted Cruz for Mad Obsession With Children’s Doll (newrepublic.com)
A new ad goes after the Texas senator for caring more about the Barbie movie than his own constituents.
Democrats scramble to reach voters after Florida cancels mail-in ballot requests (www.nbcnews.com)
1,626 Books Were Banned in 2022...We Reviewed Them All (statecraft.beehiiv.com)
The "Invisible Library" dataset is free to download. It contains detailed information on book bans by school district across the United States up to June 2022.
Senate Panel Approves Supreme Court Ethics Bill With Dim Prospects (www.nytimes.com)
Republicans accused Democrats of trying to undermine the court with the measure and vowed to block it from advancing in the Senate, making it highly unlikely to become law....
Trump demands cameras in courtroom for potential election fraud case (www.independent.co.uk)
An indictment, Mr Trump’s third in four months, could be handed down any day after he was sent a ‘target’ letter by Jack Smith
“They’re hypocrites”: Republicans now funding the same voting methods they demonized under Trump (www.salon.com)
"What they do is lie to try to steal elections, that has not stopped," says Colorado Sec. of State Jena Griswold
If Trump were innocent, he'd "walk over fire" for speedy trial: Swalwell (www.newsweek.com)
The California Democrat said that Trump is acting "guilty" by asking for his classified documents trial to be postponed until after the 2024 election.
JFK’s grandson calls RFK Jr an embarrassment to the family name (www.independent.co.uk)
Jack Schlossberg said if his cousin cared about his family’s legacy then he would support Mr Biden
Hunter Biden’s attorney files ethics complaint against Marjorie Taylor Greene for showing sexual images (thehill.com)
Hunter Biden’s lawyer filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Friday, requesting that an ethics watchdog “immediately” initiate a review of Greene’s conduct after she …