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"Brat Summer" may be over, but voting is still brat.

"Brat Summer" may be over, but voting is still brat.

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A 30-bedroom estate and an underground bunker? Spare me the claims that billionaires like Zuckerberg can’t afford a wealth tax.

A 30-bedroom estate and an underground bunker? Spare me the claims that billionaires like Zuckerberg can’t afford a wealth tax.

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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.

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Listen for yourself. On his infamous Georgia call, Trump didn't care about "voter fraud." He only cared about "finding" the exact number of votes he needed to overturn Georgia's election results.

Listen for yourself. On his infamous Georgia call, Trump didn't care about "voter fraud." He only cared about "finding" the exact number of votes he needed to overturn Georgia's election results.

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A new Senate Judiciary Committee report found that Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two luxury vacations bankrolled by billionaire Harlan Crow — even after he amended his past disclosure filings. He's a national disgrace.

A new Senate Judiciary Committee report found that Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two luxury vacations bankrolled by billionaire Harlan Crow — even after he amended his past disclosure filings. He's a national disgrace.

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Your boss could make you work extra hours with no overtime pay under Trump's Project 2025

Your boss could make you work extra hours with no overtime pay under Trump's Project 2025

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Here’s what billionaires don’t want you to know.

Here’s what billionaires don’t want you to know.

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Walmart laid off workers amid record profits. This is the type of corporate greed to remember as you shop on Black Friday.

Walmart laid off workers amid record profits. This is the type of corporate greed to remember as you shop on Black Friday.

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Reverend David Black, other faith leaders, journalists, and protestors have joined a class action lawsuit alleging ICE violated their First Amendment rights during protests outside a detention center. The brutality of this regime is on full display.

Reverend David Black, other faith leaders, journalists, and protestors have joined a class action lawsuit alleging ICE violated their First Amendment rights during protests outside a detention center. The brutality of this regime is on full display.

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Help us, voters. You're our only hope. #Maythe4thBeWithYou

Help us, voters. You're our only hope. #Maythe4thBeWithYou

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A reminder about political parties that try to make it harder to vote...

A reminder about political parties that try to make it harder to vote...

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This is what Donald Trump used to say about war.

This is what Donald Trump used to say about war.

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Why is it that Republicans oppose student debt relief but are fine with debt forgiveness and tax giveaways to the rich and big corporations?

Why is it that Republicans oppose student debt relief but are fine with debt forgiveness and tax giveaways to the rich and big corporations?

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Want to understand the mentality behind corporate greed? Just watch The Lorax.

Want to understand the mentality behind corporate greed? Just watch The Lorax.

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Trump is angrier, more erratic, and more dangerous than ever — and those closest to him know it. How close are we to his own cabinet using the 25th Amendment against him? Here's how it might go down.

Trump is angrier, more erratic, and more dangerous than ever — and those closest to him know it. How close are we to his own cabinet using the 25th Amendment against him? Here's how it might go down.

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Guess how much the minimum wage would be today if it kept up with worker productivity over the years?

Guess how much the minimum wage would be today if it kept up with worker productivity over the years?

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Countless Americans are endangered now on a scale and intensity almost unheard of in modern America. Our first responsibility is to protect these people and resist these forces.

Countless Americans are endangered now on a scale and intensity almost unheard of in modern America. Our first responsibility is to protect these people and resist these forces.

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Who pays Trump's new tariffs? Spoiler alert: it's not Canada, Mexico, or China. It's YOU.

Who pays Trump's new tariffs? Spoiler alert: it's not Canada, Mexico, or China. It's YOU.

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The wealth of the richest 0.1 percent of Americans has more than doubled since 2019. If that doesn't convince you we need a wealth tax, renowned economist Gabriel Zucman will. Watch.

The wealth of the richest 0.1 percent of Americans has more than doubled since 2019. If that doesn't convince you we need a wealth tax, renowned economist Gabriel Zucman will. Watch.

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Early voting in the NYC mayoral election begins TODAY. If you're a New Yorker, I urge you to vote for Zohran Mamdani — the only candidate who will stand up to the oligarchy and fight for working people. Listen to his inspiring words from primary night.

Early voting in the NYC mayoral election begins TODAY. If you're a New Yorker, I urge you to vote for Zohran Mamdani — the only candidate who will stand up to the oligarchy and fight for working people. Listen to his inspiring words from primary night.

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Trump’s dirty election night trick doesn’t work if you know it’s coming. Let me explain.

Trump’s dirty election night trick doesn’t work if you know it’s coming. Let me explain.

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Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS? It’s part of a larger plan — one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think. Watch:

Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS? It’s part of a larger plan — one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think. Watch:

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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.

Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.

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Who's really paying the price for those killer Amazon Prime Day deals?

Who's really paying the price for those killer Amazon Prime Day deals?

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Tim Snyder is correct: If Democrats want to regain working people, they must disavow Big Money and tackle our corrupt system. There’s no way the party can speak for or represent the working class in America if it's beholden to corporate interests.

Tim Snyder is correct: If Democrats want to regain working people, they must disavow Big Money and tackle our corrupt system. There’s no way the party can speak for or represent the working class in America if it's beholden to corporate interests.

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Know someone who is still considering voting for Trump in November? Show them this.

Know someone who is still considering voting for Trump in November? Show them this.

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The rich would prefer you to believe that the "free market" is subject to the immutable law of supply and demand. But for years, the wealthy and powerful have manipulated the market for their own gain. There is nothing “free” about it. Watch.

The rich would prefer you to believe that the "free market" is subject to the immutable law of supply and demand. But for years, the wealthy and powerful have manipulated the market for their own gain. There is nothing “free” about it. Watch.

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Before you cast your midterm ballot, look at this graph and think about what Republicans are letting Trump get away with.

Before you cast your midterm ballot, look at this graph and think about what Republicans are letting Trump get away with.

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The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism. Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.

The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism. Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.

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Before you cast your midterm ballot, remember that THIS is what Trump is spending YOUR money on.

Before you cast your midterm ballot, remember that THIS is what Trump is spending YOUR money on.

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Having led us out of the worst public health and economic crises in most of our lives, President Biden should be remembered as one of our great leaders. Now he's passed the torch to Kamala Harris. We must unite behind her to defeat Trump. Our freedom and democracy depend on it.

Having led us out of the worst public health and economic crises in most of our lives, President Biden should be remembered as one of our great leaders. Now he's passed the torch to Kamala Harris. We must unite behind her to defeat Trump. Our freedom and democracy depend on it.

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We are not a monarchy. We are a constitutional democracy. Let the world hear loud and clear today: America will never have a king.

We are not a monarchy. We are a constitutional democracy. Let the world hear loud and clear today: America will never have a king.

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The richest man in the world says Americans must suffer the "hardship" of $2 trillion in cuts to public spending, while he still gets tax cuts, government contracts, and corporate welfare. No wonder I got a little angry talking about it. See this week's full Coffee Klatch here:

The richest man in the world says Americans must suffer the "hardship" of $2 trillion in cuts to public spending, while he still gets tax cuts, government contracts, and corporate welfare. No wonder I got a little angry talking about it. See this week's full Coffee Klatch here:

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