@georgetakei The worst Democrat is better for America than the best Republican. There will be no election in 2026 where voting for a Republicon will make America better. #uspol
From Emily Markwiese: “We’re saying to the city, we should not treat neighbors who happen to be migrants trying to make a better life here like hardened criminals. We should not shackle them together and put them on shadow flights.” https://www.texasobserver.org/world-cup-dallas-deportation-flights/
#WorldCup #immigration #ICE #Dallas #NorthTexas #Texas #politics #USpol #news
From Christopher Collins: The USDA is effectively trying to create a no-fly zone in South #Texas. But despite the surge of state and federal resources, the screwworm problem may prove difficult to squash. https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-fight-screwworm-cattle-agriculture/
#agriculture #farming #SouthTexas #Trump #news #politics #USpol
This one is freaking weird so #GiftArticle
#TulsiGabbard policies & politics dictated to her by #CultLeader — for real
#cult #ChrisButler #SIF #Trump #cabinet #USpol
https://wapo.st/4viLSnW
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ICYMI
These dumb 🤬
A major localized #flu #outbreak is currently affecting hundreds of new #MilitaryRecruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. The outbreak began after “Defense” Secretary Pete #Hegseth made flu #vaccines optional in April, causing #vaccination rates to plummet to around 40%.
#AntiVax #ConspiracyTheories #Trump #RFKJr #ItsAboutCovidOnTrumpsWatch #vanity #science #medicine #vaccines #law #military #USpol #VaccinesWork #idiocracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/flu-outbreak-air-force-base.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
At least 222 basic training recruits have contracted the #flu, with some requiring #hospitalization. The #outbreak has been ongoing for roughly 3 weeks.
Recruit Deaths—The #USAF is conducting a comprehensive medical review into the “sudden passing” of 25-yo-trainee Keon McDaniel, who suffered a medical emergency on June 12 & died on June 16.
#AntiVax #ConspiracyTheories #Trump #RFKJr #ItsAboutCovidOnTrumpsWatch #vanity #science #medicine #vaccines #law #military #USpol #VaccinesWork #idiocracy
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ICYMI
These dumb 🤬
A major localized #flu #outbreak is currently affecting hundreds of new #MilitaryRecruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. The outbreak began after “Defense” Secretary Pete #Hegseth made flu #vaccines optional in April, causing #vaccination rates to plummet to around 40%.
#AntiVax #ConspiracyTheories #Trump #RFKJr #ItsAboutCovidOnTrumpsWatch #vanity #science #medicine #vaccines #law #military #USpol #VaccinesWork #idiocracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/flu-outbreak-air-force-base.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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“We’ve had some real problems with Vandalism at the beautiful Reflecting Pool,” #Trump posted on his social media site. “Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed.” He offered no details to substantiate his claim.
Agencies responsible for law enforcement & upkeep on the #NationalMall — the #US #ParkPolice, #NationalParkService & #Interior Dept—did not comment.
Laredo isn’t as widely known as the Big Bend for its history and natural beauty, but it’s one of the oldest cities in #Texas, and the Rio Grande as it winds through South Texas is unlike anywhere else in the state. https://www.texasobserver.org/laredo-trump-border-wall-city-deal-border/
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very cool illustration of ranked choice voting and how it worked in Maine’s gubernatorial Democratic primary
via Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1ua4e7n/sankey_diagram_of_the_democratic_gubernatorial/)
very cool illustration of ranked choice voting and how it worked in Maine’s gubernatorial Democratic primary
via Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1ua4e7n/sankey_diagram_of_the_democratic_gubernatorial/)
Of course he did
Acting director of national “ #intelligence” #BillPulte showed up at his new job a day early. He's looking to cut hundreds of jobs, sources say
#Trump pick for acting #DNI, Bill Pulte, arrived at his new job a day early on Thursday after asking for a list of every employee in the office so he could assess whether to fire them, 2 sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
#kakistocracy #idiocracy #USpol #law
https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/19/politics/bill-pulte-intel-chief-takes-office?cid=ios_app
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Update with rare good news:
"Trump administration reverses decision to scrap ocean monitoring system."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/ocean-monitoring-system-reversal-trump-administration
Here's the #NSF announcement.
https://www.nsf.gov/news/update-ocean-observatories-initiative
Sometimes protests work.
#Climate #DefendResearch #Trump #TrumpVResearch #USPol #USPolitics
Update with rare good news:
"Trump administration reverses decision to scrap ocean monitoring system."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/ocean-monitoring-system-reversal-trump-administration
Here's the #NSF announcement.
https://www.nsf.gov/news/update-ocean-observatories-initiative
Sometimes protests work.
#Climate #DefendResearch #Trump #TrumpVResearch #USPol #USPolitics
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"Maybe I'll stay 8 more years" or anything similar for a while now.
He's meddling in the elections more than ever... but I think maybe he's not having fun anymore.
@futurebird
Maybe someone has been able to wedge it into his thick skull that if Congress somehow makes it legal for him to run for a third term, then Barack could run also.
#USPol #ThirdTermPresident #NotSayingHeWould #MichelleWouldKillHim
“I was given spaces to explore the real me, not the me that I had to be in order to stay alive. Drag is so healing.”
Pride Month repost: Despite a law targeting #drag performers in #Texas, the art form continues to thrive in the state. https://www.texasobserver.org/austin-drag-queens-defy-ban/
#Pride #culture #art #law #Texas #politics #USpol #TXlege #LGBTQIA
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“Love Field is owned by all of us who live here in #Dallas; it’s owned by the city. We think the citizens should have a moral voice and a say in what happens at our airport.” https://www.texasobserver.org/world-cup-dallas-deportation-flights/
#NorthTexas #Texas #ICE #immigration #politics #USpol #WorldCup #news
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Newsletter: The crypto industry spent the spring buying primaries, an octagon at the White House, and — they hope — a market-structure bill by the Fourth of July.
Newsletter: The crypto industry spent the spring buying primaries, an octagon at the White House, and — they hope — a market-structure bill by the Fourth of July.