Exclusive: Trump steered supporters into making unwitting donations. NY TIMES.

Exclusive: An investigation by The New York Times found that Trump supporters who thought they were donating just once were charged over and over by his campaign. Late last year, $64 million was refunded in contributions.

How Trump Steered Supporters Into Unwitting Donations

Online donors were guided into weekly recurring contributions. Demands for refunds spiked. Complaints to banks and credit card companies soared. But the money helped keep Donald Trump’s struggling...

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Tell Congress we need a stronger scientific workforce now. The Union of Concerned Scientists and Democrats.com

DAVID - Over the last four years, the federal government's ability to make science-based decisions deteriorated. Having an administration that ignored science led to widespread "brain drain" at agencies as staff left their positions and were not always replaced. Low-income communities and communities of color, who already face the disproportionate burden of health and environmental hazards, have been made even more unsafe as scientific capacity and enforcement of environmental regulations dwindled. We know that confronting our nation's most pressing problems, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change, requires federal agencies operating at full capacity with the scientists they need to carry out their mission. As a science advocate, call on Congress to strengthen the scientific workforce in federal agencies. Congress should also act to help federal agencies diversify their workforce and revitalize the recruitment pipeline that brings scientists into federal science jobs. Tell your members of Congress to prioritize strengthening the scientific workforce at federal agencies. The safety of our communities and the health of our environment depend on it. Sincerely, Shea Kinser Program and Outreach Associate Center for Science and Democracy Union of Concerned Scientists As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Union of Concerned Scientists does not support any candidate for office. Paid for by the Union of Concerned Scientists Democrats.com is the original online community of progressive activists, with over 6 million supporters. We fight for jobs, justice, healthcare, education, the environment, and peace. We're supported by great progressive partners so we never ask for donations. Please join us at Democrats.com!

 

IS FACEBOOK STILL CONTROLLED BY TRUMP AND HIS FASCIST ALLIES, ALONG WITH THE RUSSIAN GRU?

 

FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS FACEBOOK HAS BEEN BLOCKING ANY MATERIAL THAT I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE ON ITS PAGES. VIRTUALLY ALL OF IT WAS CRITICISM OF TRUMP, THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, HATE GROUPS, THE BOGUS RESULTS OF THE 2016 ELECTION etc. IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT EVEN ARTICLES FROM DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS AND GROUPS, OR PURELY ACADEMIC SOURCES, SUCH AS THE AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION, WERE ALSO BEING BLOCKED. KEEP IN MIND THAT I HAVE ALSO POSTED SOME OF THESE SAME ARTICLES ON; TWITTER, TUMBLER, DIGG, GOOGLE+ (NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE), MIX, PINTEREST. NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THESE OTHER SITES HAS EVER BLOCKED ANY OF MY POSTS, OR EVEN EDITED FOR CONTENT. AS OF RIGHT NOW, HERE IS A SAMPLE OF ARTICLES THEY ARE STILL BLOCKING:

TO THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA: CONGRATULATIONS FROM A "YANK."

THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION- SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG. PARTS 1-4. UPDATE.

AUDIO POST. WHY SHOULD WE STUDY LOGIC?

WILL THE REAL CHRISTIAN PLEASE STAND UP? FULL STORY.

WORTHWHILE OR WORTHLESS- A CONSUMER GUIDE TO AVOIDING SCAMS AND SCOUNDRELS. THE ADVERTORIAL- SELLING THE "NEWS?" #1.

WHEN DOES PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE OVERRIDE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW?. PT 1

YOU GET THE PICTURE. THEY WERE ALL BLOCKED, AND THE FOLLOWING APPEARED, AS IT HAS FOR A LONG TIME.

Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

DO THEY SAY WHAT IS ABUSIVE? NO.

DO THEY SAY WHAT SHOULD BE EDITED OUT?NO.

DO THEY INDICATE WHAT GROUPS ARE OFFENDED? NO.

WELL, I DO USE:

CRITICAL THINKING AND THE RULES OF LOGIC.

PROPER RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD.

TRUMPIANS, RUSSIANS, AND FASCISTS HATE THESE THINGS. WHY? BECAUSE IT INDICATES,(OH NO), EDUCATION AND FREEDOM OF THOUGHT.

WELL, MAYBE THIS EXPLAINS FACEBOOKS EXPLOSIVE GROWTH. I MEAN BACKED UP BY THE RUSSIAN GOVT. AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, CAREFUL EDITING COULD MEAN LOTS OF CASH FROM DEEP POCKETS.

NEW GAME SHOW- TREASON FOR DOLLARS.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY FACEBOOK, AND THE

NEW REPUBLICAN PARTY. 

WITH YOUR HOST DONALD TRUMP, AND GUEST

APPEARANCES BY- TED CRUZ, MITCH MCCONNELL,

LINDSAY GRAHAM, AND SPECIAL GUEST VLADIMIR PUTIN.

22 [or nearly two dozen] bills restricting voting rights have been introduced. U.S. SENATOR MARK KELLY.

 

David —

So far this year, 22 bills that would restrict voting have been introduced in the Arizona state legislature. Today, they’re considering a bill that would require an extra ID to vote absentee. We need your urgent help to fight back before it's too late.

After historic voter turnout in 2020 that secured a Democratic majority in the Senate, GOP state legislators are pushing new voter suppression bills in a coordinated effort to make it harder for Arizonans to vote in future elections.

These dishonest bills are designed for one purpose: to target and suppress the voices of voters.

They would add extra steps to voting by mail (forcing voters to list a driver’s license or voter registration number on absentee ballots), shorten the window for absentee voting, and even purge voters from the early vote enrollment list.

We’re doing everything we can to stop these attacks, but we need to know you're with us. That’s why we’re calling on 10,000 people to speak out now to condemn these attacks on our right to vote. Will you join us?

Will you join us today and add your name to condemn the GOP attacks on our right to vote?

ADD YOUR NAME

David, GOP state legislators have introduced 22 bills restricting voting rights since January.

And most of the legislation attempts to limit absentee voting, after roughly 80% of Arizonans voted with mail-in ballots in the 2020 election.

We can’t let them make it harder to vote in Arizona. Stand with us today and help us protect the right to vote — we can’t do it alone.

Thank you in advance for making your voice heard today.

Team Kelly