Mastodawn

Lenora 34m ago

Aure Free Press

55m ago

STEP BY STEP - END OF DEMOCRACY IN THE US!

EVERY day, Trump implements another fascist step in his takeover quest..

BTW - Violence and crime in DC is DOWN 24% since 2020.

DON'T BE FOOLED!"
- Aure

Trump on DC: "This city will no longer be a sanctuary for illegal alien criminals. We will have full, seamless, integrated cooperation at all levels of law enforcement and we'll deploy officers across the District with an overwhelming presence."
#AureFreePress #Breaking #BreakingNews #Trump

Lenora 1d ago

Tony, Pretty Much 1d ago

It can’t be emphasized enough that all of this is in service of getting the populace accustomed to the idea that the U.S. military can and should be used for the domestic aims of a rising dictator. Figure out for yourself how this ends (not well).

The Christian Science Monitor has time to explain why this is different from other presidencies. Wish some other media outlets had it.

National Guard takes new role aiding immigration operations in GOP states - CSMonitor.com
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2025/0805/national-guard-trump-immigration-deportation-states

National Guard takes new role aiding immigration operations in GOP states

The Trump administration is expanding National Guard support at immigration detention sites. Florida activated troops on Tuesday.

The Christian Science Monitor

Lenora 1d ago

E Rosalie 2d ago

The CDC shooter was fixated on vaccine conspiracy theories. He shot at the CDC and killed a police officer. RFK Jr., through his anti-vaccine group, funded the pseudoscience propaganda film PIandemic, one of the biggest drivers of false vaccine claims. It is beyond inappropriate for him to remain in office.
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/rfk-jr-plandemic-funding-1235173801/

RFK Jr. Said His Organization Funded Viral Covid Conspiracy Film ‘Plandemic’

RFK Jr. said his anti-vax nonprofit Children's Health Defense financed 'Plandemic,' a viral conspiracy-theory film about Covid-19.

Rolling Stone

Lenora 1d ago

#SilentSunday #nature #flowers #photography

Lenora 2d ago

Joachim 5d ago

If I recall my last business ethics and compliance training at #Apple correctly there was something about corruption and not giving gifts to government officials, not even in countries where it’s „customary“ or „necessary“ to do so to do business…

https://www.theverge.com/news/737757/apple-president-donald-trump-ceo-tim-cook-glass-corning

Apple made a 24k gold and glass statue for Donald Trump

Apple CEO Tim Cook gave President Donald Trump a “unique” piece of glass from iPhone glass manufacturer Corning that’s set in a 24-karat gold base.

The Verge

Lenora 2d ago

Hemant Mehta 2d ago

In 2008, Obama got hammered for *listening* to a pastor who criticized America. In 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is *praising* a pastor who wants to repeal women’s right to vote—and no one in the GOP cares. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/defense-se...

Defense Secretary praises past...

Defense Secretary praises pastor who thinks women shouldn't have the right to vote

Pete Hegseth endorsed the views of Doug Wilson, a Christian Nationalist who openly calls for the end of women’s suffrage

Friendly Atheist

Lenora 3d ago

#louisiana #golf #wasteful #republicans can find money to give to a wealthy country for golf but can’t find money to fix roads

Lenora 3d ago

MEActNOW 3d ago

🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Trump’s DOJ — led by Pam Bondi — has opened an investigation into NY AG Letitia James for “violating Trump’s civil rights” when she successfully won a $500M fraud case against him.
The US Attorney in Albany has already convened a grand jury and issued subpoenas to James.

Lenora 3d ago

Laffy 3d ago

#RIP “Jim Lovell, the astronaut who commanded the famous Apollo 13 mission, has died, NASA announced Friday. He was 97.”

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jim-lovell-dies-age-97-apollo-13-commander/

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97

Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.

Lenora 3d ago

The Briefing with Jen Psaki 3d ago

"Decades of experience in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, white collar crime, has walked out of that building, and also the Justice Department, because they just don't want to work in this environment." MSNBC's Ken Dilanian describes how Trump has crush morale at the FBI.