We are tragically living in a time where our patriotism and even our Christianity is being measured by how ruthless and inhumane we can be rather than by how merciful and compassionate we can be.

Trump trying to take credit for something a judge made him do

When you demonize and mistreat the immigrant, the poor, and the marginalized, I'm not interested in hearing about your religious beliefs. You've already shown me what they are by how you're demonizing and mistreating the immigrant, the poor, and the marginalized.

So many people in the comments have a hardon for state violence. If the shoe was on the other foot they would be demanding protection, but when the guns are aimed at people they don't like, they make excuses real quick. This kind of selfish hypocrisy is what allows the

The Government is shut down for two reasons. 1. Republicans inexplicably want to raise the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans. 2. They are delaying a vote on releasing the Epstein files. That’s it.

If you get mad when the flag is burned but stay quiet as we watch the Constitution go up in flames… we are not the same. Wise words from a friend of mine

Federal authorities should be on notice that arresting and imprisoning anyone simply for burning their own flag in protest is a violation of the First Amendment. The person doing the unlawful burning here is the president, who is burning the Constitution with his directives.

In the last week alone, Mike Johnson refused to swear in Adelijta Grivala to protect the Epstein files, Trump’s spiritual advisor was sentenced for abusing a 12-year-old, and Ted Cruz said, “Let’s stop attacking pedophiles.” MAGA is awfully quiet about all of that.

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to illegal immigrants. apnews.com/article/fact-c…

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The government is shutdown, but the House refuses to go back in session. Why are we in recess? Because the day we go back into session, I have 218 votes for the discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files. Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t want that to be the news.

The World Health Organization’s FCTC guidance is failing Asia Pacific. Countries are adopting bans that worsen smoking rates while ignoring harm reduction evidence. Time for reform. bit.ly/BansSA

The Supreme Court appears ready to side with Trump in bringing back “gay conversion therapy.” This practice involves physically abusing teenagers to try to turn them heterosexual, including with electric shocks and chemically-induced nausea.

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