
Kevin McCarthy gives ridiculous defense of Trump's stolen document case
The Republican speaker of the House actually, seriously, no-we're-not-kidding excused the disgraced ex-president's storage of stolen, highly classified files next 👏 to 👏 a 👏 toilet in his heavily trafficked resort by saying "a bathroom door locks.” It truly speaks volumes how indefensible Trump's actions are if THIS is the best defense his loyal weenies can muster. [RETWEET THAT!]
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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Rachel Maddow brings the house down with response to Trump indictment
The beloved MSNBC host joins Brian Tyler Cohen to give a very spicy take on Trump's downfall.
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Republicans are salivating at the thought of stealing a battleground Senate seat
Bob Casey for Senate: Stung from their humiliating defeat in 2022, McConnell and his cronies have now set their sight on defeating Bob Casey and flipping the Senate back to red. Can you chip in to help re-elect Sen. Casey and protect our critical Senate majority?
Trump arrives in Miami for arraignment on first-ever federal charges against an ex-president
The accused rapist and traitor arrived in town to face the judge, but there's one little problem — he doesn't have a lawyer, and it seems that suddenly having an unwinnable case (and also probably all those years of refusing to pay his lawyers) isn't exactly inspiring a line of volunteers. His arraignment might be delayed until that issue is resolved.
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Arizona Supreme Court allows Mormon church to cover up sexual abuse
The conservative-controlled Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the Mormon church can refuse to answer questions or turn over documents under a state law that exempts religious officials from having to report child sex abuse. Seriously. To make matters worse, the ruling was in response to a lawsuit from sex abuse victims who accused the church of doing nothing after their father confessed to a bishop that he was molesting his young daughters. No drag queens or librarians armed with scary books here, folks. Just conservative ideologues.
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McCarthy and GOP hardliners reach deal to end their blockade
Hardline extremists tightened the proverbial vise around Kevin McCarthy's testicles, extracting even more concessions in order to lift their blockade of two GOP bills of the highest priority for the American people...which are....protecting access to pistol braces to help people kill faster and keeping Brandon from stealing your gas stove. The clown caucus made it clear, however, that the blockade would be returning whenever they felt like it, which could come as soon as next week. [RETWEET THAT!]
JPMorgan settles with Jeffrey Epstein victims for $290 million
If you're wondering what kind of society enables a man like Jeffrey Epstein to get away with sexually abusing and trafficking dozens of young girls, look no further than to JPMorgan Chase, the bank that ignored internal warnings and overlooked red flags for years and years, even keeping Epstein on as a client AFTER he was arrested and charged in 2006 on prostitution-related charges.

Trump pulls dangerous stunt amid federal indictment
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Beyond the pale.
🚨 Brian Tyler Cohen launched a Spanish YouTube channel! The left has a huge problem reaching Spanish speaking audiences, and our vote share among Spanish speakers is actually declining, so please spread the Democrats' message by subscribing to his channel (and watch some videos to get them going in the algorithm) by clicking here.
Fox sends Tucker Carlson cease-and-desist letter
The legal war between Fox News and their former top, white supremacist talking head is escalating from angry letters to even angrier letters with legal consequences. It remains to be seen if Tucker will fold, or whether he'll be silenced by the law. Wouldn't that be amazing?
Megan Fox tells failed GOP candidate who claimed she forced her sons to dress like girls he "f*cked with the wrong witch"
Conservative influencer and failed congressional candidate Robby Starbuck, who spends his days obsessing about gay people and children in an extremely creepy fashion, drew the witchy ire of Megan Fox after he spent the weekend accusing her of abusing her sons by letting them wear dresses. It's wonderful to see a celebrity defend her children's self-expression so vehemently, and also we kinda hope she turns Starbuck into a newt.
Trump vows to stay in the race even if convicted
Reuniting with his beautiful base of supporters to run a nationwide campaign from inside a prison?! Wouldn’t be the first time he ran for president surrounded by criminals... [RETWEET THAT!]
Historic youth climate trial begins in Montana
The first-ever constitutional climate trial in the United States has finally begun. 16 teens are suing the Montana government for promoting and supporting fossil fuels, warming the planet, and intensifying the looming ecological catastrophe. "Going to trial means a chance for me and my fellow plaintiffs to have our climate injuries recognized and a solution realized. It means our voices are actually being heard by the courts, the government, the people who serve to protect us as citizens, and Montana's youth," said one of the plaintiffs, Grace. Good luck, kids!

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Today’s Action: Tell Congress to protect trans people and pass LGBTQ+ protections now!
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is at an all-time high as bigots across the country openly advocate for the ostracization and condemnation of one of America’s most vulnerable communities. Transgender people are at the center of the vitriol as state legislatures across the country debate their very right to exist. It is our duty to protect this community from what is increasingly being called a transgender genocide. It’s appalling that these deeply dangerous and wholly unnecessary attacks pass for actual governance in 2023, in what is supposed to be a “free” nation.
The ability to persecute others is not something that makes America “free.” What is important is the ability for all, regardless of identity, to live an equitable life. We have a very long way to go towards achieving that goal. The fact is, conservatives have been scapegoating and persecuting the oppressed for centuries — and doing so under the guise of religious freedom.
Despite Democrats’ best effort to pass the Equality Act last congressional session, our elected officials have yet to deliver wide-reaching protections for LGBTQ+ people. With the onslaught of laws targeting LGBTQ+ freedoms, targeted mass shootings, and the deeply troubling rise in hates crimes, we simply can’t wait any longer to secure protections for our marginalized communities.
We must not allow protections for the LGBTQ+ community — ESPECIALLY transgender people — to fall by the wayside. Whether by reviving the Equality Act or putting forth new legislation, we must act swiftly. Every second Congress waits puts another person at risk.
Email or call (202.224.3121) your members of Congress and tell them to deliver federal LGBTQ+ protections as soon as possible!
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