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We and our fellow citizens are constantly pushing Trump and his GOP henchmen back. Let's check in on the latest! Democrats put the GOP on the spot with a bill to crack down on Trumpian surveillance. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/02/sanders-ocasio-cortez-debut-bill-crack-down-flock-cameras/ States sue Trump over his commandeering of federal purse strings. https://www.courthousenews.com/states-sue-trump-over-his-commandeering-of-federal-purse-strings/ A judge rules Trump illegally fired Seattle's U.S. attorney. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/10/01/trump-illegally-fired-seattles-us-attorney-judge-says/ The DNC brings a lawsuit against Trump's attempt to interfere with the voting of overseas citizens. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-admin-quietly-changed-overseas-voter-form-at-11th-hour-to-disenfranchise-democrats-lawsuit-says/ US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/01/us-states-cities-trump-epa-climate-emissions?CMP=share_btn_url #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

Trump and the GOP keep losing. Keep pushing back, keep calling, keep running for office, keep protesting, and keep voting! Thousands rally to protect the Kennedy Center, reminding Trump and the GOP we're not taking their destruction of our country. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/09/18/hundreds-kennedy-center-supporters-rally-its-defense/ Judge strikes down anti-DEI grant policy at Education Department, another blow to the GOP's bigoted campaign against Americans. https://thehill.com/homenews/education/6097709-judge-anti-dei-education-teacher-grants/ New lawsuit argues NIH violated First Amendment rights of grant applicants. Fight back for science against the anti-science GOP! https://www.statnews.com/2026/09/16/lawsuit-argues-nih-violated-researcher-first-amendment-rights-aclu/ The NAACP, labor unions and other advocacy organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday, seeking to stop the potential deployment of federal agents at voting locations during the midterm elections. We're watching Trump, the GOP, and their minions. https://www.washingtonsun.com/courts/naacp-lawsuit-federal-agents-voting-locations #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

These Robot Soldiers Are Getting Downright Terrifying By Victor Tangermann Published Sep 15, 2026 Excerpt: "Aerial drones have become a startlingly common sight on the battlefield. Ukraine, for instance, has been deploying a record number of them as global demand for the often inexpensive and relatively simple to launch devices surges. "But US-based firms are thinking far ahead, envisioning a dystopian #Terminator -inspired future in which humanoid robot soldiers go to war on behalf of their flesh-and-blood counterparts. "Case in point, San Francisco-based tech company #Foundation recently signed a $24 million #Pentagon contract to do just that, as the Wall Street Journal reports. While the company’s flagship #PhantomMK1 robot, an unsettling matte black apparition, doesn’t appear to be ready to hold a gun or run into open fire on its own any time soon, the #EricTrump -backed company is far from ruling out the idea. "When the tech progresses enough to allow robots to reason and adapt to their behavior, 'instead of dropping a bomb in a building, you can send humanoids to actually walk inside that building and go directly to the target,' Foundation CEO #SankaetPathak told the WSJ. "In an interview last year, Pathak wasn’t willing to rule out the possibility of handing one of its robots a gun, either." Read more: https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/robot-soldiers-getting-terrifying Archived version: https://archive.ph/oliVw #USPol #WorldPol #Warbots #WarRobots #ArmedRobots #Dystopian #CriminalizingDissent #CriminalizingProtests #TerminatorBots #AtlasRobot #HumanoidRobots #XHumanoid #PoliceRobots #ArmedDrones

We're fighting back against the Trump-GOP axis of authoritarianism. Let's check in: Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with Supreme Court poised to weigh in. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/second-federal-judge-freezes-trump-mail-ballot-order-supreme-court-rcna597633 Carney eyes ‘unique alliance’ with EU as Trump trade war strains Canada’s US ties. https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-mark-carney-eyes-unique-alliance-with-eu/#politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

We're fighting back against the Trump-GOP axis of authoritarianism. Let's check in: Trump's attempts to meddle in mail in voting get blocked. Again. https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-trump-mail-voting-postal-service-ce207ff2d0533de05cc2d299e91a0198 Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote. https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-congress-missouri-trump-gerrymandering-5034c87f2161baa933ea337408e4c5b4 Trump ally Andrew Tate is facing an enormous amount of charges. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/romanian-prosecutors-indict-andrew-tate-trafficking-minors-money-laund-rcna596122 #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

The fight against the GOP's anti-American agenda is daily. Here's the latest! Raskin launches probe into Pirro, Burgum after reversal on Reflecting Pool case. https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6022617-pirro-hearn-case-investigation/ Trump gets his racist, anti-American mailing order blocked nationwide by a judge. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/federal-judge-blocks-trumps-anti-mail-voting-executive-order-again-this-time-nationwide/ #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

Well, well, well...

#BarronTrump facing questions if he had ‘any involvement’ with #TateBrothers’ crimes

Alex Woodward, Friday 24 July 2026

• Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari is urging the House Oversight Committee to investigate the Tate brothers' connections to individuals in the administration's orbit, including Barron Trump.

• Ansari specifically requested Barron Trump testify about his knowledge or involvement with Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are accused of sexual abuse and trafficking.

• The manosphere influencers were arrested in Miami following a U.K. extradition request for serious trafficking and sexual abuse allegations, with the White House not expected to block their extradition.

• But Barron Trump was reportedly a fan of Andrew Tate and spoke to him over Zoom in 2024, according to The New York Times. Donald Trump Jr. also reportedly met Tate at Trump Tower in 2017, and Alina Habba, a former attorney to the president who briefly served as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey, described herself as a “big fan” during a January 2025 podcast appearance.

• Ansari is also seeking records from the Department of Justice and State Department regarding communications between U.S., British, and Romanian authorities concerning the Tate brothers' investigation and extradition.

https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/barron-trump-andrew-tristan-tate-testify-b3021081.html

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The worldwide battle against authoritarians continues. Let's check in: The BBC demands more information on Jack Smith over Trump's lawsuit against them. https://newrepublic.com/post/213394/bbc-jack-smith-january-6-report-defamation-lawsuit Democrats work to block Trump's corrupt, dangerous nuclear deal with the Saudis. https://www.semafor.com/article/07/22/2026/democrats-prepare-to-resist-saudi-nuclear-deal Feds withdraw NYT subpoenas into reporting on Qatar-gifted jet. Pushing back works. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5986956-justice-department-new-york-times-subpoenas-air-force-one/ Twenty-five states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration for trying to use federal emergency grant funding to control state election rules. https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/states-sue-stop-trump-control-elections #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

The worldwide battle against authoritarians continues. Let's check in: Senate Democrats are pushing Hegseth on his bizarre, fetishistic focus on testosterone testing. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5981461-democrats-demand-pentagon-testosterone-policy/ Federal judge dismisses RNC voter roll grab in New Jersey. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/federal-judge-dismisses-rnc-voter-roll-grab-in-new-jersey/ #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

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'War Crime': US Attack on Water #Desalination Plant Cuts Off Supply for Thousands in Southern Iran | Common Dreams https://www.commondreams.org/news/iran-water-desalination-plants #USPol #WorldPol #USWarCrimes #USWarOnIran #WaterIsLife

The worldwide battle against authoritarians continues. Let's check in: Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects. https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-moves-intervene-lawsuit-against-trump-administration Democrats call for Republican Ken Paxton to be investigated over his voter fraud. https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-democrats-ken-paxton-voting-complaint Democratic governors presented a united front against Trump's slanderous lies about elections. https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/joint-statement-from-americas-24-democratic-governors-on-trumps-national-address/ David Sanger Blasts Trump ‘Treason’ Accusation As ‘Effort To Intimidate’ https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/know-nyt-david-sanger-blasts-175042631.html #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

The worldwide battle against authoritarians continues. Let's check in: Get ready! Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/civil-rights-leaders-announce-march-washington-defend-voting-rights-2026-07-14/ Democrats, Protect Our Care to launch $5M ad campaign attacking GOP health cuts. https://thehill.com/newsletters/healthcare/5968704-democrats-protect-our-care/ Senator Ossof blasts Trump's racism and lies - on MSNBC! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT-eGo9CPww DOJ is 0-15 after GOP-appointed judges toss voter roll lawsuits against Virginia, New Mexico https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-is-0-15-after-gop-appointed-judges-toss-voter-roll-lawsuits-against-virginia-new-mexico/ #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

The worldwide battle against authoritarians continues. Let's check in: A U.S. judge on Monday voided ​President Donald Trump's settlement with the IRS ‌that gave him and his companies sweeping tax protections and gave him an $1.8 billion slush fund. https://www.reuters.com/world/us-judge-voids-trumps-settlement-with-irs-2026-07-13/ Blue states are suing to prevent Trump's corrupt Paramount merger. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/business/paramount-warner-bros-lawsuit.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share The feds gave in and provided Minnesota with information on the brutal murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. https://apnews.com/article/immigration-enforcement-minnesota-alex-pretti-renee-good-21835226891f2a8d91710519b457031d #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

DHS citizenship database must remain suspended, D.C. judge says in scathing opinion https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/dhss-citizenship-database-must-remain-suspended-d-c-judge-says-in-scathing-opinion/ #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

Thanks #TrumpLies and #BibiIsAWarCriminal ! I suppose that's one way to cause #Degrowth. smh Global Economy, Hit by #IranWar and Inflation, Faces Sharp Slowdown The I.M.F. projected world output growth would fall to 3 percent for the year, a number pushed down by high commodity prices. By Alan Rappeport, July 8, 2026 "The global economy is set to slow sharply in 2026 after the war with Iran disrupted energy supply chains and triggered a fresh bout of inflation, the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday. "The forecasts reflect the damaging toll from the decision by the United States and Israel to attack Iran this year. Those attacks spurred Iranian retaliation on energy infrastructure in the region, destabilizing a world economy that had already been rocked by the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine." [Read more, Gift article]: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/business/economy/imf-world-economy-inflation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.wFA.etOK._XcHY7ov7V1s&smid=url-share#WorldPol #IMF #TaxTheRich #WarOnIran #WarOnUkraine #EndlessWar

The worldwide battle against authoritarians continues. Let's check in: Germany's far-right (Neo-Nazi) party faces protests at its meetings. https://www.politico.eu/article/thousands-of-protesters-in-germany-rally-against-far-right-afd/ Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity. https://apnews.com/article/pope-july-4-immigration-migrants-lampedusa-1dd8b2964586f719e99faf4aaeaaf205 #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

True story. Back in the 1990s, I backpacked around Australia. Everyone I met there thought I was Canadian, not American. After seeing how some rowdy Texans were behaving at the hostel I was staying at, I stopped correcting people. I even had a Canadian fella think I was Canadian (and he was smitten with me and offered to marry me and make me officially Canadian). Yes, I've been ashamed of being American since 1977, when I saw through the patriotic hype of the "Spirit of '76" crappo! In the words of #TheSmiths, #UnhappyBirthday, 'Murica! "I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday I've come to wish you an unhappy birthday 'Cause you're evil And you lie And if you should die I may feel slightly sad But I won't cry..." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQDYaG7ntHc #FourthOfJuly #Americas250th #America250Fair #USPol #WorldPol

In the latest blow to President Donald Trump’s anti-voting agenda, a federal court on Wednesday granted the NAACP’s request to halt the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) implementation of his executive order against mail voting. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/court-blocks-usps-from-implementing-trumps-anti-mail-voting-order/ #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol

In the latest blow to President Donald Trump’s anti-voting agenda, a federal court on Wednesday granted the NAACP’s request to halt the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) implementation of his executive order against mail voting. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/court-blocks-usps-from-implementing-trumps-anti-mail-voting-order/ #politics #uspol #democracy #freedom #worldpol