Republicans have managed to convince everyone that the GOP is the rural party, even though they have done the most harm to rural/agricultural life. Same for workers/laborers. Same for the religious. People have bought the packaging but somehow don’t see the real item inside.

Putin’s Mouthpieces Brag: Elon Musk ‘Really Is Our Agent!’ Kremlin propagandists admire Musk's anti-Ukrainian rhetoric, praise his “exquisite hat” and proclaim that his new nickname is “Elon Moskal.” My latest for @thedailybeast: thedailybeast.com/russian-st…

.@POTUS knows the importance of unions. That’s why he joined the UAW picket line yesterday.   Right now, unions across the country continue to stand up and advocate for the rights of working Americans — and they deserve our support. This week’s WGA deal is an example of what’s possible. Keep going.

threads.net/@missndemocracy/… #StopFascism

The media always underestimates Joe Biden. It never works. He won in 2020. He had the strongest midterm result for an incumbent president in 60 years. He’s achieved more than any modern president. Ignore the polls. Joe Biden WILL win in 2024. I joined MSNBC earlier. Watch/share👇

This hurts and I’m tired of it. The horrible new ABC News/Washington Post poll finds Donald ahead by 9 points against President Biden. The MEDIA is to blame for this. In 2016, watching broadcast and cable news normalize Donald, a corrupt and incompetent man, was very difficult for me to endure. They presented him as if he were a legitimate candidate, despite the many failures and crimes he’d left in his path for over 60 years. They had no problem airing his rallies in full; they ignored credible allegations of business fraud and sexual assault—as well as actual evidence of his multiple bankruptcies, horrific treatment of treatment of workers, and gob-smacking failure as a “deal-maker.” And you know what’s horrifying? They are doing it again. And this time, it’s worse. As cable news organizations struggle for ratings, they spend more time talking about Biden’s age than Donald’s 4 indictments, 91 criminal charges, and disastrous first terms. Plus, Biden is only THREE years older than Donald!!! In 2016, Donald was the oldest president in history to be elected and no one talked about his age. That’s because this narrative is complete bullshit. It is not normal for someone with 91 criminal charges across four jurisdictions to be a party’s front runner for president. It’s not normal for the media to talk about a man who’s accused of launching a coup against our country as a legitimate candidate. It’s not normal for the media to talk about a man who was found legally responsible for rape as a legitimate candidate. None of this is normal. I know this poll is an outlier, but in a sane country Biden would be ahead by 40 points. In a healthy, functioning democracy, Donald would not even be allowed to run. I’m fighting back in part by cataloguing in my newsletter not just his crimes but the crimes and complicity of his enablers. We know the corporate media won’t do it on their own. 👇🧵 Help me get the word out before the media’s kid glove treatment gets Donald back into the White House. We can’t let that happen.

Every Democratic Senator who demanded Al Franken’s resignation must demand Senator Menendez resignation today so NJ Democratic governor can appoint his replacement. Who will be first? Senator Gillibrand started the stampede against Senator Franken. What’s she waiting for?

North Carolina Republicans passed bill today stripping Dem governor of majorities on state/local election boards & giving gerrymandered legislature huge new power to overturn elections & limit early voting in Dem areas. Scary stuff motherjones.com/politics/202…

My god, this story—former White House Aide Cassidy Hutchinson says the reason why Trump was so opposed to wearing masks, even at the height of the #COVID19 pandemic, was that they rubbed off his face bronzer. 🤦🏻‍♂️ #MaskUp meidastouch.com/news/hutchin…

Today we disbursed another €1.5 billion to Ukraine. Just this year, we paid €13.5 billion to help Ukraine keep hospitals, schools and other services running. This also helps Ukraine on its EU path by supporting transformative reforms. Europe remains firmly by Ukraine's side.

Surveys show Americans are souring on tipping, especially as technology permits more frequent requests, aka “tip creep.” bit.ly/454wU7l

We should hear from #SCOTUS today on the Biden administration’s request to freeze a Louisiana district court injunction against a wide range of contacts between government officials and social media networks. Justice Alito’s temporary stay of that injunction expires at 11:59 ET.

EXCLUSIVE: People are using AI chatbots to fill junk websites with AI-generated text that attracts paying advertisers, according to a new report shared with MIT Technology Review. trib.al/SL3LjeH

87% of Texas voters expressed concern that weather-related events in Texas such as wildfires, floods, drought and hurricanes may increase what they pay for property insurance. Learn more on how Texans view #txwx in our latest voter poll: bit.ly/46l0xC2

NEW: Texas has seen an "alarming rise in extremist ideology and activist" since 2021, due in part to the heavy presence of white nationalist and anti-LGBTQ groups that are active or headquartered in the state. @TexasTribune texastribune.org/2023/09/21/…

United States passes 500 mass shootings in 2023. That's nearly two every ay.

“Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial texastribune.org/2023/09/21/… #txlege

I’m sorry Donald, but calling Charles Koch a “very stupid, awkward, and highly overrated globalist,” is a clear sign to me… You must be getting nervous that Koch has already raised more than $70 million to oppose you in the Republican presidential primary. And there’s more coming. I can only imagine how off-the-charts your anxiety is especially since you know there is so much more trouble coming your way. Your childish name calling can only take you so far. Even more transparent than your anxiety is your jealousy. Charles Koch is at least 24x richer than you. You really shouldn't let your emotions take over like this Donald. Your pattern of name-calling and grievance is wearing thin and it just makes you look like the weak loser you are.

"There is always a moment as you enter the Church when you remember the young girls who died there and are forced to promise yourself . . . that we have to do better." A profound, deeply moving piece by the always essential @JoyceWhiteVance. bit.ly/3t2Y5ll

BREAKING: Federal Investigation into Elon Musk Deepens “Prosecutors have referenced the involvement of a grand jury.” “are pursuing potential criminal charges“