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December 9, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Kevin McCarthy just screwed his Republican colleagues. Here's why:

Jack, humiliated former half-term Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced today that he's taking his ball and going home. Yep, he's resigning from Congress. And that is very, very bad news for Republicans. Here's why: The media's breathless, nonstop prognosticating about a 2022 red w…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Cartoon: Trump selection committee

Daily Kos Recommended Cartoon: Trump selection committee Tucker Carlson spreads anti-Ukraine conspiracy theory as Putin thanks Republicans Cassidy Hutchinson warns that Trump is a feather-triggered fascist with a 'volcanic temper' …
  Daily Kos Campaigns · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Sign if you agree: Speaker Mike Johnson is a dangerous extremist

Daily Kos Campaigns Here are some of the most popular and time-sensitive petitions from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. Sign if you agree: Speaker Mike Johnson is a dangerous extremist Sign if you agree: Speaker M…
  Daily Kos Cartoons · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 1:04 PM

Cartoon: Bye George

Daily Kos Cartoons Here are some weekend cartoons from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. Cartoon: Bye George Cartoon: Kissinger Cartoon: Former Congressman George Santos stops for a drink Grassroots …
  Daily Kos: The Brief · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Texas AG assails judge over abortion ruling

Daily Kos: The Brief Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is out of control Only hours after a judge ruled to allow a Texas woman facing a nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy to seek an abortion, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened ho…
  Daily Kos Democracy Project Recommended · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Conservative Supreme Court justices let Leonard Leo do their homework

Daily Kos Recommended A must-read round-up of Daily Kos' top stories covering U.S. democracy, right-wing extremism, MAGA militants, and more. Visit DailyKos.com for updates and analysis. Conservative Supreme Court justices let Leonard Le…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Cartoon: Kevin McCarthy to leave House

Daily Kos Recommended Cartoon: Kevin McCarthy to leave House Sen. J.D. Vance demands Justice Department investigate Trump-critical Washington Post editorial Son of US Sen. Kevin Cramer crashes during police chase, killing North Dakota…
  Daily Kos Green · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Add your name: National parks hold ecological, historical, and cultural significance

Jack, our national parks are vital ecosystems, offering sanctuary, solace, and safety for diverse wildlife and flora. Sign the petition: Conserve our national parks! SIGN THE PETITION Frustratingly, human impact, neglect, and a lack of sustainable practices have left scars o…
  Daily Kos: The Brief · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 1:09 AM

Taylor Swift triggers the right and Alito won’t do what’s right

Daily Kos: The Brief Taylor Swift triggers the right and Alito won’t do what’s right Justice Samuel Alito: A refusal of recusal As plaintiffs seek to fundamentally alter U.S. tax law, Justice Samuel Alito stands as the justice most sympathet…
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December 7, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Sign if you agree: Ukraine aid deserves funding unconditionally. No GOP blackmail.

Jack, sign the petition to Congress: Don't jeopardize Ukraine aid for GOP's anti-immigrant wish list. Sign the petition Without Congress approving additional funds to help Ukraine by December 31, the United States will soon run out of money for the effort. But Republicans are …
  Daily Kos Democracy Project · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Sign if you agree: U.S. democracy has a Citizens United problem

Jack, at a time of skyrocketing wealth gains among America’s billionaires, the ultra-wealthy are turning their money into political power. Overturning Citizens United is a critical step toward protecting our democracy against corruption that puts profits over people. Sign if y…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Ukraine eliminates a pair of quislings

Daily Kos Recommended Ukraine eliminates a pair of quislings Justice Samuel Alito isolated in tax case he refused to recuse from Hunter Biden's lawyer explains exactly why Biden will only testify publicly Bad news: Daily Kos is fa…
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December 7, 2023 at 3:02 AM

2023 is almost over. Here's what we need before we change the calendar:

Jack, in Daily Kos's twenty-plus year history, 2023 will stand out as our most financially difficult year. At the beginning of the year we faced some hard choices. We were forced to make budget cuts and other changes in hopes that we could move forward on a more financially sus…
  Daily Kos: The Brief · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 1:15 AM

McCarthy steps down, GOP braces for turbulent era

Daily Kos: The Brief Kevin McCarthy’s congressional career ends with a whimper Less than three months after Rep. Kevin McCarthy brashly told reporters that he would “never quit,” the former speaker announced that he is, in fact, quitting. This…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 11:11 PM

The Ziegler story gets more icky, but what it reveals about Republicans is just as bad

Daily Kos Recommended The Ziegler story gets more icky, but what it reveals about Republicans is just as bad Cartoon: Trump attacks the judge Cartoon: Bye George Nazi cavorting anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. is suing Daily Kos for protecting…
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December 6, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Re: News media layoffs

Jack, the hits to news media outlets keep coming: In the face of an ever-declining ad market, which makes up a large portion of revenue, Vox media just announced its second round of layoffs for the year. Daily Kos is no stranger to the financial hardships that have devastated t…
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December 6, 2023 at 7:07 PM

Re: Voter access in District of Columbia

Jack, sign the petition: We need federal legislation to tackle rampant voter suppression. SIGN THE PETITION The GOP is continuing state-level efforts to attack voting rights. Their discriminatory playbook includes gerrymandering, voter suppression, voter purges, subversion–a f…
  Daily Kos Democracy Project · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Signatures needed: Automatic voter registration helps everyone

Jack, the data is clear: Automatic voter registration (AVR) reduces barriers to voting, saves money, and increases accuracy while protecting election integrity. Sign the petition: Make voter registration automatic nationwide. SIGN THE PETITION When you renew or obtain official…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Donald Trump is so thrown by his own shaky performance that he thinks it's AI

Daily Kos Recommended Donald Trump is so thrown by his own shaky performance that he thinks it's AI Sign the petition: Stop Junk Fees After Trump re-ups Obamacare repeal threats, Biden drops ad touting cuts in health care costs Car…
  Daily Kos: The Brief · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 1:08 AM

Finally! The media covers Trump's radical threat

Daily Kos: The Brief Major newspapers may be leading media shift on Trump coverage For far too long, we’ve bemoaned the national media for covering Donald Trump as if he were a conventional candidate and not who he actually is: a fascist threa…
  Daily Kos Campaigns · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Sign the petition: Disqualify Trump from running for president

Daily Kos Campaigns Here are some of the most popular and time-sensitive petitions from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. Sign the petition: Disqualify Trump from running for president Sign the petition: Disqualify …
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December 5, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Sign and send the petition: Tackle worker pay disparities by passing the CEO Act

Jack, sign and send the petition: Tackle worker pay disparities by passing the CEO Act. SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION From 1979 to 2020, net worker productivity rose 61.8%, but workers’ wages only rose 17.5%. Meanwhile,CEO pay skyrocketed by more than 1,209%–over 18 times the prod…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Cartoon: GOP Christmas

Daily Kos Recommended Cartoon: GOP Christmas With gag order reinstated, Trump shifts attacks to judge's wife Cartoon: GOP believers Brutal: Daily Kos revenue is down. Thank goodness for small donors like you. Please chip in $5 a m…
  Daily Kos: The Brief · [email protected]
December 5, 2023 at 1:06 AM

Republicans reveal the smoking (cap) gun in Biden impeachment inquiry

Daily Kos: The Brief Monday’s theme? Republican weakness Republicans don’t seem to be trying very hard as we head into the December holidays. The Republican effort in the House to impeach President Joe Biden took a new step forward before qu…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 9:01 PM

What makes Daily Kos different:

Jack, I've worked at Daily Kos for more than 10 years, and it's still difficult to explain exactly what we do here because Daily Kos is so different from anything else. Daily Kos is one part news outlet and one part advocacy organization. There are people who only know us throug…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Re: Take action: Congress must fund low-income parents, children, and infants

Jack, sign the petition to Congress: Support aid to parents and children. SIGN THE PETITION The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is one of our largest nutrition assistance benefits serving families with low incomes–including over h…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 5:34 PM

In late-night rant, George Santos shows he's determined to light the GOP on fire

Daily Kos Recommended In late-night rant, George Santos shows he's determined to light the GOP on fire Cartoon: Coach Tuberville Cartoon: Kiss off Anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. is suing Daily Kos for protecting our community. Legal fees are…
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December 4, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Sign if you agree: Trump is a dangerous fascist. Media must stop normalizing it

Jack, I'm deeply concerned. Despite attempting a coup to overturn the last presidential election and facing multiple indictments, Donald Trump could potentially win the next election. And it's all because the news media often overlooks his alarming, fascist rhetoric. Sign the…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 1:01 AM

The progressive movement is weakened. Can we still win with fewer resources?

Jack, Daily Kos sits at the crossroads of delivering the news and providing the tools so that our readers can take immediate and effective action on what they are reading. No other organization does this work. Just like news outlets, Daily Kos relies in part on advertising reve…
  Daily Kos Democracy Project Recommended · [email protected]
December 3, 2023 at 10:31 PM

The honeymoon is ending for Mike Johnson

Daily Kos Recommended A must-read round-up of Daily Kos' top stories covering U.S. democracy, right-wing extremism, MAGA militants, and more. Visit DailyKos.com for updates and analysis. The honeymoon is ending for Mike Johnson Mike …
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
December 3, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Daily Kos refuses to be silent

Jack, remember when then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton referred to half of Trump supporters as "deplorables?" Some seven years later we remember that comment because it was all the traditional news outlets could talk about. Now, however, Trump is echoing authoritarians…
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December 3, 2023 at 3:23 PM

GOP member caught openly bragging about voter suppression:

Jack, sign the petition: We need federal legislation to tackle rampant voter suppression. SIGN THE PETITION After the 2022 midterms, a GOP member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission despicably bragged “we can be especially proud [of the lower turnout in Milwaukee] with the maj…
  Daily Kos Cartoons · [email protected]
December 3, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Cartoon: Kevin McCarthy

Daily Kos Cartoons Here are some weekend cartoons from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. Cartoon: Kevin McCarthy Cartoon: Death Cartoon: Santos Claus Daily Kos is relying more and more on the support…
  Daily Kos Campaigns · [email protected]
December 2, 2023 at 10:34 PM

Sign the petition: We must commit before it’s too late–no more fossil fuels

Daily Kos Campaigns Here are some of the most popular and time-sensitive petitions from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. Sign the petition: We must commit before it’s too late–no more fossil fuels Sign the petition…
  Daily Kos · [email protected]
December 2, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Democrats can't write off Florida. Support this Daily Kos-endorsed candidate running to flip Florida's 35th state House District blue!

Jack, want to kick Ron DeSantis while he's down? I know I sure do—and he knows we can, too. A year ago, DeSantis was riding high as Florida's governor, convinced he walked on water. But with his feeble campaign for president sputtering badly, his entire political future is in d…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 2, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Cartoon: George Santos

Daily Kos Recommended Cartoon: George Santos McCarthy privately claims he told Trump 'F--- you' after McCarthy's ouster Cartoon: Henry Kissinger arrives in hell Daily Kos can't be bought. We are the country's largest independent n…
  Daily Kos Cartoons · [email protected]
December 2, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Cartoon: Henry Kissinger arrives in hell

Daily Kos Cartoons Here are some weekend cartoons from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. Cartoon: Henry Kissinger arrives in hell Cartoon: George Santos Cartoon: Oil billionaire Charles Koch is backing N…
  Daily Kos: The Brief · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 9:06 PM

George Santos is booted from the House

Daily Kos: The Brief So long, Santos Rep. George Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives. A majority of Republicans—including their entire leadership team—voted against expulsion, fearful of undermining their already narrow majo…
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December 1, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Quick signature needed: Reject antisemitism and Islamophobia

Jack, as war wages between Israel and Hamas, Americans are experiencing a stark increase in anti-Arab, anti-Muslim, and antisemitic incidents here at home in the U.S. Sign the petition: Reject antisemitism and Islamophobia. SIGN THE PETITION Communities across the nation are…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Donald Trump goes on odd rant about how he's not suffering cognitive decline

Daily Kos Recommended Here are some of the most popular and widely-read stories in the last 10 days from Daily Kos, the largest online gathering space for progressives. Donald Trump goes on odd rant about how he's not suffering cognitive de…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 5:51 PM

President Biden drinks shake through straw, Fox loses it, Jimmy Kimmel claps back

Daily Kos Recommended President Biden drinks shake through straw, Fox loses it, Jimmy Kimmel claps back It appears House Republicans have released the shutdown hostage Cartoon: MAGA hangry Anti-vaxxer RFK Jr. is suing Daily Kos fo…
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December 1, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Sign the petition: We need nuclear arms control

Jack, I don't need to tell you that these are precarious times. With wars, conflicts, and authoritarianism escalating across the globe, effective nuclear arms control and non-proliferation measures are our best defense against cataclysmic destruction. Sign the petition: We need …
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December 1, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Congress ignored low-income parents, children, and infants in last funding efforts (signature needed)

Jack, sign the petition to Congress: Support aid to parents and children. SIGN THE PETITION On November 15, Congress passed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown (yet again) and continue funding government programs through January 2024 (when they will have to…
  Daily Kos: The Brief · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 1:08 AM

BOOM, it's over. Elon Musk just doomed the site once known as Twitter

Daily Kos: The Brief Looks like Musk is ready to abandon Twitter, er, “X” Yesterday, Elon Musk told his corporate advertisers, and specifically Disney CEO Bob Iger, to “Go fuck yourself.” And after claiming he’d never let advertisers “blackmai…
  Daily Kos Green · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 11:07 PM

Sign the petition: We must elect more pro-climate, pro-conservation candidates

Jack, sign the petition: We must elect more pro-climate, pro-conservation candidates. SIGN THE PETITION Yet another report confirms: Catastrophic climate change is irrefutably and directly impacting this country and our daily lives. We are feeling the effects of the climate cris…
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November 30, 2023 at 9:14 PM

Sign if you agree: Congress must regulate AI

Jack, artificial intelligence is radically transforming the way we work. AI is developed by data workers who endure unacceptable working conditions while spending countless hours training AI models. Those workers sometimes earn as low as $1.77 per hour without any benefits. Sig…
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November 30, 2023 at 7:21 PM

LOL Fox News gets roasted by the White House (please read)

Jack, sign if you agree: Fox News is a waste of your brain cells. SIGN THE PETITION It’s scientifically proven: Watching Fox News lowers your intelligence. That would be quite the LOL except for those who do watch the propaganda station and take it for actual, real news. That’s…
  Daily Kos Recommended · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Hunter Biden called James Comer's bluff. Now Comer is flailing

Daily Kos Recommended Hunter Biden called James Comer's bluff. Now Comer is flailing Pie, meet face: Lauren Boebert tries grandstanding at hearing on Social Security—and fails Trump tries to delay trial with another spurious court fil…
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November 30, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Sign if you agree: Republican hypocrites can't take credit for a law they opposed

Jack, sign if this makes your blood boil: Republicans opposed infrastructure law. They can't take credit for it now. Sign the petition It has been two years since President Biden & Congress passed the $1 trillion infrastructure law that funded key transportation projects, …
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November 30, 2023 at 2:52 PM

Sign the petition: Reject MAGA Republicans' push to impeach Biden

Jack, Congress came back from Thanksgiving recess—and the House Republican priority is to impeach President Joe Biden. No, seriously. Sign the petition: Denounce MAGA GOP's baseless impeachment inquiry against Biden. Sign the petition At a press conference, House Speaker M…