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We know from MAGA Republicans that DEI is bad. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion—the words have been attacked so long and so hard that I almost can’t stand to speak them. When I do, they leave a terrible taste in my mouth. For the MAGA Republicans, they...

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Saw this story this morning and thought it might be of interest to DK readers — obviously for ones in the commonwealth. You may recall I wrote about democratic US house representative Seth Moulton announcing a primary challenge to US senator Ed Markey...

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Donald Trump, too, will pass, and we will find ourselves in a post-Trump world faced with the question: What can we do to prevent this from ever happening again? What changes must be made – in the Presidency, the other branches of government, the...

We use the word “bailout” loosely in this country. Over the past century, it’s been stamped on headlines for numerous industries: banks, railroads, airlines, tech firms, automakers, S&Ls, utilities, insurance companies — and farms. Corporations and...

Celebrity endorsements have been a feature in all types of advertising probably since the beginning of advertising. Maybe it's me but it seems like it's gone to a ridiculous level in the last few years. Wealthy celebrities getting even more wealthy...

The US House’s vote to release the federal records related to � Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes � marks a historic turning point. Not just in one of the most notorious criminal cases of our time, but ...

This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Donald Trump’s America was absent in every way imaginable. I’m thinking of this year’s crucial U.N. Climate Change Conference in...

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Many Native women promote�the true story of Thanksgiving:� Ramona Peters : The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving: After Squanto’s aid with corn and other planting, the pilgrims had a ...

Get a grip Activists, Commentators, Influencers etc… on the left. Now I don’t know if you’ve noticed but nothing gets done if it doesn’t have the blob’s seal on it. Therefor, you cannot expect elected folks not to meet with the blob if they need things...

In their book Abundance, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson argue the Democrats lose elections to obvious MAGA-type fascist idiots because we make government so damn complicated it becomes ineffective. In other words, voters want the things Democrats say...

I've been thinking about what the Thanksgiving holiday has come to represent for many families. Sure, we're all grateful for the smallpox and hepatitis plagues that wiped out the 'Indians' so we could take over their farms and become the beacon that we...

The word of the year is affordability. That’s the key to how Dems win in 2026 and beyond. the thing bothering me is it doesn’t include a lot of Democratic concepts. Worried about racism , sexism, homophobia, environmental issues, democratic values? Not...

(This essay follows up on the discussion that arose from my recent piece, “How Deuteronomy Reflects the Brutal World that Civilization Had Become,” in which several readers questioned the validity of my indictment of civilization as creating the...

After the world quieted, some chose the path of spirit, others the path of grit. This is the story of the two who chose both. [Next Chapter Coming Soon→] [Begin Previous Novel ‘Attuned’→] Chapter One: Stories from the Weave The long grass in the...

Since the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, the mainstream spent a long time just presenting it as something that was done with no preceding history. Over time, at least some of the mainstream has expressed disagreement with over-reaction by Israel. I would like...

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Donald Trump’s public behavior, including his insults, compliments, and shifting alliances, is far from haphazard. He weaponizes insults, alliances, “falling-outs,” and praise to strategically bolster his own popularity and control the media narrative....

In order to stop PFA production, we’ll have to make manufacturing pfa’s unproductive. A quick google search in my state of Maryland, showed that some steps have already been taken. You can read some positive results below. Senators Sara Love and...

you should be very glad for the housing where you are now. it is a situation almost the entire convicted sex offender wishes they could get. sure beats max. you may want to think twice about a commutation of your sentence and a release from custody....

Fox hyped a capitalism-vs-socialism battle, but Velshi shows Trump’s autocratic socialism dwarfs anything Mamdani proposes. Ali Velshi: Trump Built an Autocratic Socialist State Watch Politics Done Right T.V. here. Podcasts (Video — Audio) Summary Ali...

I just wanted to drop a quick diary about a post I noticed on Facebook. In the aftermath of the recent elections , where Democrats were phenomenally successful, there has been major rumblings coming from elected Republicans, specifically in the House....

“Socialism” in the Marxist form, is practically mainstream: Bernie, AOC, Mamdani. The word appears to be cool even with Trump ( even though he likely couldn’t explain it to you, much less where he is at any given moment). But since the murder of...

The GOP has become Trump’s bagman. I don’t think the reason for this is complex. The basic cause is the initial point where they sold their souls to him. The 2016 primary was the point of no return. Many of them denounced him (Cruz, Rubio, Graham etc.)...

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[← Start here Part 1 ] [Previous Chapter] [Next Short Story Coming Soon→] [Start theCompanion Book Rooturn→] “The Great Moth Census of District 9”(A field report in three acts) ACT I: THE BOTANIST Dr. Eloise Tarn was the kind of woman who alphabetized...

Mr. President: You have been talking a lot about delivering universal health care to the American people. Many Presidents before you have tried and failed, including that loser Obama. Obamacare is popular and considered a significant achievement....

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Money plays an important role in the current Israel-Hamas war. Many people are justifiably concerned by the violence that is occurring in Gaza and Israel. However, they may not be aware that people are dying not because of racism, religion, and...

In the lead up to this country’s only culturally sanctioned day of collective feasting, Americans are grappling with the aftermath of a government shutdown where a cabal of sociopaths led by a rapidly deteriorating convicted rapist, felon, and...

Trump claims he wants to improve affordability, but he is doing everything he can thing of to make things less affordable. Some examples. Exhibit A is tariffs. Tariffs are a tax. Guess who pays the tax. American consumers, of course. Energy costs....

Journalists and people who have legal permission are being rounded up into detention camps in swamps with miserable conditions that the leadership is proud of. They now take immigration cases and file for dismissal and then deport — no case — no...

Updated 2025 Version of a TPJ Post Originally Published September 26, 2015 https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/12/30/2004983/-Who-is-secure-What-does-it-mean-to-be-safe-if-you-are-a-refugee-migrant-or-poor "Why would anyone be morally bound or wish...

Richard Wolff explains why Trump embraced tariffs and how nationalist capitalism signals U.S. economic decline. A powerful breakdown of globalization, China, and worker power. Dr. Richard Wolff Exposes Trump Watch Politics Done Right T.V. here....

Reading Moby Dick. Who would have thought that Moby Dick was a religious text? They haven’t even set sail yet and Melville has more than one riff in his text that reads just like A Course in Miracles which I always am harping on. ACIM is one of those...

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Trump accidentally boosts Mamdani as MTG’s resignation sparks a MAGA civil war. A sharp look at shifting political power and rising progressive influence. WBAI’s Jenna Flanagan: A Political Earthquake No One Saw Coming Watch Politics Done Right T.V....

I know people hate petitions but this needs support and has an actual target. With all the hype and b.s. this needs attention actionnetwork.org/...;

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Holiday Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursday Thanksgiving Day Special Edition! Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Stephen Miller had one of his unhinged...