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June 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM

Help us dream up new merch!

Jack, help us dream up new merch! We’ve been thinking about new Daily Kos merchandise—and honestly, nobody knows this community better than the community itself. So we want your ideas. What would you actually want to wear, carry, drink from, sticker onto your laptop, or gift to another …

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June 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Add Your Name: Protect student athletes from discrimination

Add Your Name: Protect student athletes from discrimination ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, Politicians definitely don’t belong in student locker rooms. But right now, extreme legislation to keep trans kids out of sports is in front of the Supreme Court, and their rulings could do more than j…

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June 3, 2026 at 8:29 PM

You could help decide this election (please read)

We have an opportunity, Jack, to ensure that Americans across the country are registered and ready to vote. Just one or two hours of your time can make a real difference. One of the most effective ways to boost turnout in tight races is also one of the easiest ways to help. You can write letter…

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June 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Re: A gag order prevented us from talking. Now we can:

Jack, we emailed you yesterday about Trump’s Justice Department's attack on Daily Kos. At the time of the attack, we couldn’t tell you the full story because we were under a gag order. The gag order has now been lifted, and we're telling you everything: When Trump's DOJ subpoenaed Daily Kos f…

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June 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Re: Cruelty is the point of Trump’s immigration actions

Trump is weaponizing the immigration system. Fight for immigrants’ rights with Vera ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, The Trump administration is trampling on the already limited legal protections available to immigrants. “I need the world to understand that what we’re witnessing right now is …

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June 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Jack, laugh so you don’t scream.

Here’s a collection of our “Best Cartoons from the Worst Timeline,” where we nail the theme for your laughter. Your Morning Read ☀️ Trump’s ballroom ‘donors’ Voting rights attack It’s a bunker … it’s a bribe … it’s Trump’s ballroom …

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June 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Re: Ask Congress for permanent protections for DACA recipients

Attribution: photo by United We Dream Add your name: Ask Congress to end the detention and deportation of DACA recipients SIGN NOW   Jack, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient and mother, was wrongfully deported after attending a green card interview in February. A federal …

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June 3, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Explaining the Right: fear, grievance, and power

Here’s a collection of our Daily Kos original series, “Explaining the Right”—what the right wing is currently obsessing over, how it influences politics—and why you need to know.   Why Trump can’t quit Karoline Leavitt How Iran became the GOP’s go-to bogeyman …

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June 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Pick up your pen and fight back this midterm election:

Jack, the 2026 midterms are going to come down to turnout. That means every conversation, every volunteer, and yes—even every postcard—could help decide whether Republicans keep their grip on power or Democrats are able to fight back against Trump’s chaos and extremism. That’s why Daily Kos is o…

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June 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM

A gag order prevented us from talking. Now we can:

Jack, last year, Trump's Department of Justice came after Daily Kos. At the time, we couldn’t explain what was happening. A gag order prevented it. Now we can: Trump’s DOJ targeted one of our community members because they were critical of Trump—and demanded that Daily Kos turn over user dat…

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June 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Re: Maria is home — but hundreds more need protection

Attribution: photo by United We Dream Add your name: Ask Congress to end the detention and deportation of DACA recipients SIGN NOW   Jack, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient and mother, was wrongfully deported after attending a green card interview in February. A federal …

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June 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM

A quick note about this week’s newsletters

A quick heads up: you’ll see fewer regular Daily Kos newsletters in your inbox this week. That’s because our team is gathering for a company retreat to plan, collaborate, and envision the future of Daily Kos—including how we can continue growing, improving, and serving this community in our …

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June 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM

The DOJ came after Daily Kos. Here’s the full story.

The DOJ came after Daily Kos. Here’s the full story. Last year, on June 26, I wrote a story headlined, “Trump’s DOJ is targeting Daily Kos.” At the time, I couldn’t explain what was happening. A gag order prevented it. Now I can. Read Markos' here. This fight came at a cost…

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June 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM

“I have never seen such aggressive, dehumanizing measures taken against migrants.”

Trump is weaponizing the immigration system. Fight for immigrants’ rights with Vera ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, The Trump administration is trampling on the already limited legal protections available to immigrants. “I need the world to understand that what we’re witnessing right now is …

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June 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Re: 550 people on California’s death row. One Governor who can change it.

Attribution: U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty Governor Newsom can end all death sentences in California with one signature. Add yours to the petition. SIGN ON   Jack, As the federal administration seeks to expand the death penalty, the work to end capital punishment across th…

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June 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Trump's ideal cage-fight viewer, and why he wants us to 'relax'

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 No fatties or poors allowed near Trump at White House cage fight Trump’s ringside qualifications are getting more and more spe…

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June 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM

How does Trump just keep losing? Let us count the ways.

How does Trump just keep losing? Let us count the ways. Last week did not really end on a high note for President Donald Trump. No, we’re not talking about his Freedom 250 concert falling to pieces, though that is indeed hilarious to watch. Instead, it’s that as the rest of the country was…

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June 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM

Re: End the detention of DACA recipients NOW

Attribution: photo by United We Dream Add your name: Ask Congress to end the detention and deportation of DACA recipients SIGN NOW   Jack, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient and mother, was wrongfully deported after attending a green card interview in February. A federal …

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June 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM

Why Americans have turned on presidential pardons

  Daily Kos Original Series Every week, we dig into the stories shaping politics—from the right wing’s latest obsessions, to the polls setting the mood, to Trump’s congressional enablers, to his attempts to weaponize justice. Think of this newsletter as your quick…

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June 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM

We didn't close that gap. What that means (please read)

Jack, the month of May just ended. We didn't make our goal. Not dramatically—we're still here, still publishing, still doing the work. But we closed the month short of where we needed to be, and that matters. It means this month starts with less runway than we'd like. No cushion carried over. …

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June 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM

No fatties or poors allowed near Trump at White House cage fight

No fatties or poors allowed near Trump at White House cage fight Apparently worried that enough people won’t show up for President Donald Trump’s big UFC birthday bash on June 14, the Pentagon is moving in the troops. Well, some troops. Only the buff ones. Remember how the big Ultimate F…

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June 1, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Pam Bondi returns—and gets roasted by Democrats over Epstein cover-up

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Fox News insists on being the villain in another superhero’s story ‘They walk among us:’ White House depicts immigrants as actual aliens We’re falling short—…

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June 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM

Trump wants a participation trophy for ruining the country

Here’s a roundup of this week’s most viewed news from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives   This Week's Top Viewed News 📰 GOP gets creepy in weak effort to smear James Talarico Trump wants a participation trophy for ruining…

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May 31, 2026 at 8:29 PM

Trump’s week proves the chaos isn’t slowing down

Trump Watch: A week of chaos While families continue to struggle with rising costs, Trump reportedly pushed for a new $250 bill featuring his own face because, apparently, self-promotion is a higher priority than affordability. Then came another attempt to weaponize …

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May 31, 2026 at 7:59 PM

Today is the last day.

Jack, today is the last day. Midnight tonight is the deadline. Not a soft one—the kind where the month closes, the numbers lock, and whatever gap is left is the gap we carry into the next stretch. We're not there yet. Daily Kos doesn't have a safety net for months that end short. No corporate …

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May 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Hard-earned money

😂 If I’m not supposed to steal it … 🤣 Hard-earned money 😅 Need not apply ✊ It’s crunch time. Daily Kos needs your support to keep fighting. Can you donate $5 today? 😂 But the tan suit! 🤣 Grifting with puppets 😃 MAGA: My astonishing grift of America…

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May 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM

Trump’s weakness is dragging down his party

The Conversation by Markos: Trump’s weakness is dragging down his party President Donald Trump is weak. Politically. Physically. Emotionally. Ethically. Pick a category. It fits. This week’s top stories all highlighted just how diminished and pathetic he has become. President Grandpa ke…

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May 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM

FWD: The gap we still need to close

Jack, we have two days left and we are $56,128 short. That's not a rounded number. That's where we actually stand as of today. If we don't close that gap before midnight tomorrow, we start the next month already behind—and that has immediate, real consequences for what we're able to do and ho…

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May 30, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Your Action Alert for the week

News you can do something about! Your Action Alert is here. Act now. Here’s what went down—and what you can do about it:   📰 Read about it here: ✊ Do something about it here: 📰 Fake ICE agents are terrorizing immigrants 💙 Contribute now to support immigrant rights 📰 …

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May 30, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Frickin’ Hegseth

😂 Frickin’ Hegseth 🤣 Family farm foreclosure 😅 Lighting up ✊ Daily Kos does not exist without you. Your support keeps our lights on. Can you keep us going by donating $5 today? 😂 Fine, and you? 🤣 JD Vance vs. Marco Rubio 😃 The dangers of solar pane…

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May 29, 2026 at 10:59 PM

Susan Collins doesn't care if soldiers die, and Hegseth's awful pep talk

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 One-hit blunder: America 250 musicians are dropping like flies This is going to be a very short concert. Trump’s illegal …

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May 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM

Re: Nearly 300 detained, 90 deported — Congress needs to act

Attribution: photo by United We Dream Add your name: Ask Congress to end the detention and deportation of DACA recipients SIGN NOW   Jack, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient and mother, was wrongfully deported after attending a green card interview in February. A federal …

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May 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM

Musicians keep dropping out of Trump’s big event (check out more)

One-hit blunder: America 250 musicians are dropping like flies It looks like seven of the nine artists booked to perform at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall have already dropped out. A day after the lineup—which is part of the America 250 celebration—was announced, severa…

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May 29, 2026 at 7:59 PM

Here is our actual number

Jack, since sending the email below yesterday, this community has stepped up to help us get closer to our end-of-month goal. But we still need to raise $61,865 before midnight May 31—and we are dangerously behind. We'll be honest: Daily Kos cannot sustain this work without grassroots support …

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May 29, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Democrats devise plan to block Trump’s insurrectionist slush fund

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Probably nothing: Don Jr.-linked companies keep scoring federal contracts Ken Paxton’s deal with pedophile looms over Texas Senate race We can’t do our work …

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May 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Re: California can end all death sentences. Sign the petition.

Attribution: U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty Governor Newsom can end all death sentences in California with one signature. Add yours to the petition. SIGN ON   Jack, As the federal administration seeks to expand the death penalty, the work to end capital punishment across th…

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May 29, 2026 at 2:01 AM

Re: Andrea needs surgery — but she being detained by ICE

She needed surgery. Now she is suffering in detention. Help free Andrea » ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, these are the types of advocacy actions that can save lives . We hope you’ll take a second: Andrea Pedro-Francisco should have had emergency surgery weeks ago. Instead, she is being held …

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May 29, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Inflation hits new high, and America 250’s pathetic musical lineup

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Inflation skyrockets to highest level in years—Trump says all is well It’s just peanuts, you guys! Trump’s revenge tour t…

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May 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Don Jr.’s business ties keep paying off in Washington

Probably nothing: Don Jr.-linked companies keep scoring federal contracts It’s a good time to be the son of the president, especially when you are a failson and your dad is the most corrupt person ever to occupy the office. Click here to check out this story on DailyKos.com.   We'…

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May 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM

We urgently need your support

Jack, we'll get straight to the point: Daily Kos relies heavily on small-dollar donations from our readers and activists to cover our expenses. Nearly 90% of our overall revenue comes from grassroots donations.In other words, we literally can't survive without you. That's why I am writing to you…

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May 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Re: California Has the Largest Death Row in the Nation – Take Action Now

Attribution: U.S. Campaign to End the Death Penalty Governor Newsom can end all death sentences in California with one signature. Add yours to the petition. SIGN ON   Jack, As the federal administration seeks to expand the death penalty, the work to end capital punishment across th…

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May 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM

A disturbing new move from Trump’s DOJ (read more)

Trump’s revenge tour takes a hideous turn President Donald Trump is committing impeachable offenses at a dizzying clip, weaponizing the federal government against his enemies and lining his pockets with taxpayer dollars. In his latest offense, Trump’s Department of Justice is criminally i…

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May 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM

’60 Minutes’ journalist loses job for doing her job

Start your day with a roundup of top stories from Daily Kos. Your Morning Read ☀️ Trump wants a participation trophy for ruining the country ’60 Minutes’ journalist loses job for doing her job Daily Kos relies almost entirely on small-doll…

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May 28, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Gas Prices, Billionaires, and Cognitive Tests

A new episode of the podcast has dropped! Room Temp Episode 15: Gas Prices, Billionaires, and Cognitive Tests Trump’s back at Walter Reed, billionaires are hoarding wealth like cartoon villains, and normal people can’t afford gas anymore. Janesh and Markos break down Trump’s late…

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May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Re: Add your name if you believe everyone deserves access to reproductive health >>

Sign the National Women's Law Center's petition and help fight for abortion access ADD YOUR NAME   Jack, As the Trump administration continues to attack our reproductive rights, health care facilities and providers across the nation are using so-called “refusal laws” to deny patients…

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May 28, 2026 at 12:29 AM

Trump's newest grift is calling for you, and Ken Paxton's fake victory

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know.   Jack, your Recap is here! 📰 Rejoice! Trump Mobile’s ‘urine sample’ phone finally launched. And it’s far from a viable phone. Ken Paxton’s win is anot…

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May 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM

Trump’s plan for Ebola crisis: Ship Americans to Kenya

Trump’s plan for Ebola crisis: Ship Americans to Kenya Well, we’re finding out what public health looks like under President Donald Trump: sending U.S. citizens to Kenya after being exposed to Ebola. Click here to check out this story on DailyKos.com.   We're not asking for much …

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May 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM

Nearly 300 detained, 90 deported — Congress needs to act

Attribution: photo by United We Dream Add your name: Ask Congress to end the detention and deportation of DACA recipients SIGN NOW   Jack, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient and mother, was wrongfully deported after attending a green card interview in February. A federal …

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May 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM

Latest news update on Daily Kos

Jack, since sending the email below, unfortunately, we are still falling behind and remain on pace to miss our fundraising goal—by a lot. That really worries us. Daily Kos is different. Almost all of our income comes from readers donating just a few dollars at a time. That makes us accountabl…

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May 27, 2026 at 6:29 PM

Trump enters the phone business, and it’s exactly what you think

Rejoice! Trump Mobile’s ‘urine sample’ phone finally launched. After months and months and months, the Trump Mobile T1 phone is finally out. All it seemed to take was some exceedingly bad press—even by Trump family business standards—about how the company convinced 590,000 suckers to pay $…

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