World Central Kitchen founder: "You cannot save the hostages by bombing every building in Gaza. You cannot win this war by starving an entire population." Sadly, Netanyahu, more focused on saving his own political skin despite the cost, isn't listening. https://t.co/cv0R7sPSh8
I propose a minimum tax of 25% for billionaires.
Just 25%.
That would raise $500 billion over the next 10 years.
Imagine what that could do for America.
If you’re in a Super Tuesday state or territory, polls are starting to open.
Now is the time to make your voice heard.
Confirm your polling place at https://t.co/Hy8C4mIL2M.
If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.
As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.
I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:
1. Enough with Both-sides-ism
When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.
2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking
Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.
If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.
3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions
Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.
Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.
Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.
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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.
In 2019, Jayson Boebert had no income. In 2020, after Lauren was elected, he was hired by Terra Energy Partners and paid an annual fee of $460,000. Terra has a heavy presence in Lauren Boebert’s district.
When can we expect a congressional investigation into this matter?
*An illegal immigrant killed a nursing student*
Republicans: MIGRANTS ARE MURDERING AMERICANS. "BIDEN HAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS".
*A white boy murdered people in a school, church or grocery store*
Republicans: "We shouldn't politicize this tragedy." Were the doors locked.
Show me a black person who is facing 91 felony charges but remains free to golf, hold rallies and go on crazy social media rants attacking prosecutors and judges overseeing their cases.
Y’all we need to rally.
Biden’s campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez @JulieR2022 has 6,500 followers.
(It should really be more like 65,000)
Be a team player? Follow her & repost this to your followers. She’s amazing.
Let’s lift her profile! #BidenHarris4More