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October 5, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Ringo Starr has Covid

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! Ringo Starr has Covid Pete Buttigieg hits back at Marjorie Taylor Greene over ignorant electric vehicle take Trump personally packed classified documents, tried to get a…

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October 5, 2022 at 8:52 PM

If you make a donation to one Senate candidate today, this should be it:

Jack, North Carolina Democrats are fretting that the national party is sleeping on the state's Senate race, where Democrat Cheri Beasley is running neck-and-neck with right-wing extremist Ted Budd for an open seat. National Democrats might be sleeping on it, but Daily Kos ain't.…

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October 5, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Re: Sign Here: These corporations are donating to the next insurrection

Jack, in the wake of Jan. 6, corporations were quick to denounce the actions of the Sedition Caucus--the 147 GOP members of Congress who objected to the certification of the 2020 presidential election--and pledged to stop donations. But as soon as the dust settled, they went right…

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October 5, 2022 at 3:39 PM

High school football team's 'deeply offensive' mock slave auction ends the school's season early

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! High school football team's 'deeply offensive' mock slave auction ends the school's season early LAPD cop killed in training exercise was investigating colleagues for sexual…

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October 5, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Re: Trump knew exactly who held the power to help him overturn the 2020 elections results: the secretary of state.

Jack, Daily Kos has endorsed five Democrats running in the most competitive contests for secretary of state this year. These candidates share a universal desire to make voting as accessible and secure as possible—and preserve our democracy in the face of the gravest threats by: …

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October 4, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Sometimes, the best defense is simply a good offense. And Daily Kos plays OFFENSE!

Jack, everyone knows how badly we need to hold the Senate. But we cannot, absolutely cannot, forget about the House. Imagine how awful it would be to keep our Senate majority—or even elect enough Democrats willing to curtail the filibuster—yet simultaneously lose control of the …

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October 4, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Re: Sign if you agree: Offshore drilling puts Big Oil profits over people

Jack, we know offshore drilling threatens our health, tourism, fishing jobs, and marine life. But now we also know offshore drilling emits massive amounts of methane gas which will deeply exacerbate the climate crisis. We cannot permit new offshore drilling. Sign and send the pet…

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October 4, 2022 at 3:40 PM

'Call a crackhead': John Kennedy throws out the dog whistle, goes full GOP in new racist ad

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! 'Call a crackhead': John Kennedy throws out the dog whistle, goes full GOP in new racist ad Trump files $475 million 'fake news' defamation suit against CNN Unnamed 911 …

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October 4, 2022 at 2:00 AM

This is the exact reason why we need to turn out voters for down ballot races too:

Jack, over the weekend the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Max Baer passed away. Baer helped give Democrats the majority on the state's highest court. In Pennsylvania, the governor appoints a successor with a Senate confirmation. At this moment, the governor is a Democrat and the…

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October 4, 2022 at 12:07 AM

Re: They’re trying to stop people from voting. We’re working to protect everyone’s freedom to vote.

Jack, voting can be challenging. Between long lines at the polls, confusing voting rules that vary by state, outdated infrastructure, changing voting locations, and rampant misinformation, voting can be a grueling experience for some. But every vote matters and everyone deserv…

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October 3, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Uproar over U of Idaho memo shows how right’s attack on abortion is also attack on free speech

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! Uproar over U of Idaho memo shows how right’s attack on abortion is also attack on free speech 'It's a slaughter': American volunteer in Ukraine describes the carnage on the…

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October 3, 2022 at 8:07 PM

I’m asking you to donate $5 to give Democrats a real majority in the Senate

Jack, our Democratic victories in 2020 were short-lived in the Senate when it became clear that Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin were working for corporate interests, not the constituents who elected them. For nearly two years, our efforts to pass truly progressive legislation, i…

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October 3, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Sign the petition: Shame on Republicans for introducing a national abortion ban

Jack, Americans are facing inflation, rising housing costs, the tail end of a pandemic, school shootings, and more. Instead of addressing these extremely serious issues, the GOP chose to introduce a national abortion ban--even though they screamed that abortion should be "left up …

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October 3, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Russia prepares for defense of Svatove as U.S. provides powerful new rockets

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! Russia prepares for defense of Svatove as U.S. provides powerful new rockets Workers at No Evil Foods say they were union-busted Russians and their boosters cope, and Uk…

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October 3, 2022 at 12:02 AM

Trump GOONS are plotting to steal our elections and wreck democracy [more inside]

Jack, U.S. Senate and House races tend to get the most attention, but if you really want to protect our voting rights and the foundation of our democracy, donating to secretary of state candidates is the biggest investment you can make. This is exactly why Daily Kos has endors…

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October 2, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Are you looking to donate to Democrats ahead of the midterm election, but aren't sure where your dollars can make the most difference? Then this is the email for you:

Jack, you want to make a donation to a candidate who really needs it? Daily Kos has endorsed a slate of 20 state House candidates in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Both states were un-gerrymandered after the census, putting Dems in a position to flip two crucial swing states from re…

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October 2, 2022 at 4:02 PM

The noose tightens on Lyman

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October 2, 2022 at 2:03 PM

The future of our democracy depends on Democrats keeping control of the House. Here's why:

Jack, the thing about Republicans taking control of Congress or the White House is that it always turns out even worse than you think it will. Take the January 6 committee. House Republicans are vowing revenge for how the committee has portrayed Trump and others in their party …

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October 2, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Sign the petition: Social media platforms undeniably bolstered election lies. They MUST prevent spreading election disinformation

Daily Kos Campaigns Sign the petition: Social media platforms undeniably bolstered election lies. They MUST prevent spreading election disinformation Sign the petition to the Department of Justice: Govs. Abbott, DeSantis and Ducey must be investigated for their human right…

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October 1, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Trump-backed GOP picks for attorney general are vocal supporters of election lies. Chip in $10 to help pro-democracy candidates win:

Jack, we often think about midterm elections as big national events. In truth, they’re run by the states. Along with your governor and secretary of state, your attorney general is in charge of making sure elections are free, fair, and secure. Together, they set the rules, run t…

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October 1, 2022 at 6:03 PM

They’re trying to stop people from voting. We’re working to protect everyone’s freedom to vote.

Jack, for far too long, Republicans have tried to stop people from voting and have particularly targeted Black, brown, and low-income communities. Attacks on the freedom to vote have become even more egregious in the last couple of years, with barriers on returning mail-in ballo…

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October 1, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Ted Cruz invites Trump to try another electoral coup

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! Ted Cruz invites Trump to try another electoral coup Another DeSantis appointee resigns after a picture of his racist Halloween costume surfaces Cartoon: Category 5 thre…

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September 30, 2022 at 10:04 PM

Sign the petition: End voter suppression among college students

Jack, sign the petition: end voter suppression among college students! SIGN THE PETITION Young people turned out in unprecedented numbers in 2018 and 2020, and if the trend continues, the college student vote will be decisive in 2022. Republican-led states have recognized this a…

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September 30, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Sign if you agree: It is Congress’s role to authorize and limit the president’s power to use force

Jack, sign the petition: Urge the Senate to repeal the 2002 Iraq war authorization. SIGN THE PETITION We're in a critical moment to finally repeal the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). The 2002 Iraq AUMF authorized war against Saddam Hussein's regime –…

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September 30, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Sign if you agree: Voters determine elections (action needed)

Jack, sign the petition: Reform the Electoral Count Act. SIGN THE PETITION Donald Trump attempted to exploit the 1887 Electoral Count Act to stay in the White House after losing the 2020 election – using archaic language to justify his pushing the vice president to overturn the …

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September 30, 2022 at 4:25 PM

'I hate a black f**king Democrat,' white North Carolina sheriff says before firing Black staff

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! 'I hate a black f**king Democrat,' white North Carolina sheriff says before firing Black staff Trump refuses to reschedule deposition at Mar-a-Lago, despite dangers of Hurri…

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September 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Still short.

Jack, are you getting a ton of emails? SO MANY EMAILS! I get it, we are about 40 days out from Election Day and candidates need your help now to make sure they have the resources to win on Election Day. Unfortunately, it has made it really hard to break through the deluge of em…

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September 30, 2022 at 2:03 AM

The Senate must protect our basic human rights (signatures needed)

Jack, sign and send the petition: Senate must immediately pass the Respect for Marriage Act. SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION The U.S. House passed the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation to federally protect same-sex and interracial marriages. The U.S. Senate, however, continues to…

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September 30, 2022 at 12:24 AM

Rioter who received call from White House landline on Jan. 6 ID'ed

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! 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. Rioter who …

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September 29, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Elected offices like governor, secretary of state, and attorney general that oversee our elections could be decided by just a handful of votes

Jack, most of us remember the 2000 election of Bush v. Gore that came down to a recount in Florida and just 537 votes. I am pretty sure that I don't need to remind you of the last presidential election that came down to numerous recounts, audits, and investigations in states like…

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September 29, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Cartoon: The amazing Trumpkin

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! Cartoon: The amazing Trumpkin Tucker Carlson wants to talk about my tattoos. So let's talk about them. 'Honestly they're all going to die': How Russians who've fought in…

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September 29, 2022 at 1:51 PM

READ THIS PLEASE

Jack, by now you've probably seen one of our emails about how close we're cutting it this month. Here's the thing: We're not the only ones. The New York Times reports that cable news coverage of the Queen's funeral was so intense that Democratic fundraising declined as people tu…

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September 29, 2022 at 12:05 PM

Sign if you agree: Offshore drilling puts Big Oil profits over people

Jack, despite the risk to our health and economy, the Biden Administration has continued to lease federal land to oil companies. Right now, we have the opportunity to stop a five-year plan for more offshore drilling in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. Sign and send the petition: …

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September 29, 2022 at 2:02 AM

Chip in $5 today to help abortion rights in Michigan & Kentucky

Jack, abortion rights are under attack everywhere. And with the midterm elections less than 40 days away, we have two ballot measures that we must win: Michigan (where we are on offense) and Kentucky (where we're playing defense.) Kansas voters decisively defeated an anti-abort…

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September 28, 2022 at 8:52 PM

In win for GEO Group and Biden admin, court rules against California law banning private prisons

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! In win for GEO Group and Biden admin, court rules against California law banning private prisons Staff who talk about abortion at University of Idaho can be terminated, face…

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September 28, 2022 at 3:50 PM

BOOOOM! Pete Buttigieg decimated Ron DeSantis at a Texas conference as no one else could

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! BOOOOM! Pete Buttigieg decimated Ron DeSantis at a Texas conference as no one else could The noose tightens on Lyman Newt Gingrich tries to attack John Fetterman's tatto…

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September 28, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Jack, please read this email.

Daily Kos has a plan to stop Republicans from gaining the majority in the House, and it involves you, Jack. We just passed 40,000 volunteer signups to contact millions of Democratic voters in targeted districts, and now we have to dig deep to hit our goal of 75,000. We can't ac…

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September 28, 2022 at 2:02 AM

Flipping these two state legislatures blue (Michigan & Pennsylvania)

Jack, we have an historic opportunity this year in two battleground states (Michigan & Pennsylvania) to finally flip their state legislatures blue—now that they are both freed from the shackles of a decades-long Republican gerrymander. And it will come down to a handful of …

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September 27, 2022 at 8:52 PM

This email is just 58 words. Can you give 10 seconds to read it?

Jack, I'm gonna keep this short because we're running out of time. October is just THREE days away and Daily Kos is still $35,815 away from what it needs to raise this month. Can you donate $5 to Daily Kos right now to help close the books on September? DONATE Thank you, Mic…

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September 27, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Sign the petition to the Department of Justice: These governors are committing human rights atrocities

Jack, this is disgusting and inhumane: Human beings are being used as political tools by grand-standing GOP gubernatorial candidates. In doing so, these governors may have broken the law – and we need your help to ensure they are held accountable. Sign the petition to the Departm…

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September 27, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Rioter who received call from White House landline on Jan. 6 ID'ed

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! Rioter who received call from White House landline on Jan. 6 ID'ed Trump reportedly rips DeSantis as 'fat' and 'phony' and 'whiny' Recent Jan 6. 'Truth Rally' was an epi…

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September 27, 2022 at 1:50 PM

Jack, please read this email about the future of the U.S. Senate.

Jack, on Thursday, September 22, Senate Republicans refused to even debate the DISCLOSE Act, a popular, much-needed bill that would rein in secret spending in our elections. The GOP uses the filibuster to block popular legislation and hold the country hostage. Donate $1 each to…

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September 27, 2022 at 12:21 AM

Jack, are you available on Thursday, September 29 at 8:00 PM ET/ 5:00 PM PT?

Jack, on Wednesday, September 28, the January 6 committee will hold what is expected to be its final televised hearing. The committee may be wrapping up their work, but we are not! Donald Trump and his MAGA co-conspirators still haven't been held fully accountable for the attack…

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September 26, 2022 at 10:03 PM

A cornered Newt Gingrich accuses NBC's Scott Wong of having 'a learning disability'

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! A cornered Newt Gingrich accuses NBC's Scott Wong of having 'a learning disability' Pharoah Sanders has joined the ancestors Trump's Truth Social takes another hit as bi…

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September 26, 2022 at 8:03 PM

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Jack, as I mentioned in the email below, the average donation to Daily Kos is just $6.78. Small dollar donations like this is our largest source of revenue. Unfortunately, we are afraid that we may not be able to make our monthly fundraising goal. We still need to raise $47,334…

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September 26, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Re: Urgent signature needed: Insulin prices are TOO HIGH

Jack, life-saving insulin must be affordable for all Americans. Sign and send the petition to your U.S. senators and representative: Cap insulin prices – save lives! SIGN AND SEND THE PETITION Democrats in Congress passed a $35 cap on insulin for people 65 and over and Medica…

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September 26, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Mehmet Oz's desperately releases doctor's note that instantly blows up in his face

Daily Kos Recommended Subscribe to our podcast, The Brief! Mehmet Oz's desperately releases doctor's note that instantly blows up in his face Trump's messiah scam increases his threat to America Colbert on Trump secret documents…

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September 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM

How to get huge bang for your buck when donating to political campaigns:

Jack, it can be a little hard to keep track of the twists and turns in all of Trump's numerous legal problems, but here is one you probably missed: eleven Republican state attorneys general filed an amicus brief defending Trump's theft of classified and top secret documents. W…

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September 25, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Trump is gearing up for another run at the White House. We can stop him before he starts. Here's how:

Jack, a new super PAC, MAGA, Inc., is expected to unleash millions of dollars into cash-starved Republican races all across the country. In particular, this new super PAC will support the over 200 Trump-endorsed candidates running for Congress and top statewide offices. While T…

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September 25, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Another Russian dies from Tall Building Syndrome

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