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Diane's avatar

As James Baldwin wrote, « The time is always now. » Stay strong, Aaron. We’re standing with you.

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skayen's avatar

Many thanks for posting. An outstanding example of what's at stake in every state. Bernie Sanders is a national treasure.

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Dennie's avatar

Thank you Aaron for all you do!

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Shannyn Palmer's avatar

Thank you. I’m beyond exhausted. I’m trying my very best to survive, but it’s getting to be too much. I’m broken. I’ll keep fighting, though. I have to.

Just know that you have real survivors looking up to you. I love that you dedicate your time to this to educate others. We just need them to listen. Thank you. ❤️‍🩹

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Peter Tey's avatar

Sharyn, it’s high time, YOU TAKE A REAL BREAK. It’s no good being broken. And just surviving is not enough. You will be SO burnt out that you will be sick and essentially of no use and recovery may be long. WE ALL NEED YOU TO FIGHT WITH US. Rest up and come back recharged. Good luck

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Shannyn Palmer's avatar

Thank you. I wish I could take a break. This administration has affected every aspect of my life, literally. It’s appalling. You can use my story to refute talking points to your MAGA friends and family. Seriously, any part. Please read through my pasts. They are important and vital. It shows what it actually means to be a patriot in 2025. ❤️‍🩹

I still have to show up for my kids. I start a new job on Monday. My new boss has been waiting for me to recover from brain surgery. Life goes on, but I still hear the alarms. I smell the smoke. I see the ashes. ❤️‍🩹🆘🇺🇸

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Peter Tey's avatar

I understand. Stay strong. You are going through a real rough period. I wish all the best

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Rhonda Richardson's avatar

Please take care, dear one. Your kids need you (like you don’t already know that) but a reminder is always good♥️

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mnakloon's avatar

I hear you sis. I am beyond exhausted and broken too, but will keep fighting!

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Victoria Skarbek's avatar

Oh my goodness, I couldn't agree more. I have psych issues for which I take meds, I am obsessive compulsive, sleep is a constant struggle, nightmares, chronic pain, aaarghh. Anyway Shannyn I have been isolated but I have been feeling more hopeful. I am a 65 yr old with a young heart in NJ. I care a great deal about this crazy world we're living through. Please text me or call me 9084946533 email: vskarbek1@gmail.com I am really interested in hearing how you're doing and why. and you're circumstances and whatever you want to share. I haven't any friends. So I am available..to listen. Peace and love to you. Hope to hear from you

Victoria Skarbek

142 East 2nd Ave

Roselle, NJ 07203

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Victoria Skarbek's avatar

And we both love Lev.

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Veronica Alleyne's avatar

over the last 248 years there's been 0 evidence of listening here so, what makes you think it would start now when hubris & casual cruelty is the unofficial law of the land?

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Shannyn Palmer's avatar

Hope. I was a convert to Mormonism and left the church. Many of these members know me personally. I even sang in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with the Sesame Street Muppets when my oldest was just a baby. He’s 12 now and he’s autistic. He’s smart. I also know the scriptures frontwards and backwards, so I’ve been refuting their points heavily. I’m also an artist (with an amputated thumb), so life is hard. But they cannot refute facts. They talk about abstract points, but this is my lived reality. My story has made them uncomfortable and weep heavily, and rightfully so. That’s what brings me hope. I will provide more receipts if anyone wants. I’m just exhausted raising 3 little progressive activists amidst everything going on in my life. I’d like to recover from my brain surgery, but I found myself writing legislation. That only helps if we ever get a hold on Congress again. Right now, a lot of them are not doing their jobs. Oh, and I come from a military family background. It’s like my trauma and lived in experiences have sharpened my insight into why politics matter and how it gets implemented in every day lives like mine. It’s bedtime for the kids, so wish me luck. 🙃✨

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Shannyn Palmer's avatar

Hope. I was a convert to Mormonism and left the church. Many of these members know me personally. I even sang in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with the Sesame Street Muppets when my oldest was just a baby. He’s 12 now and he’s autistic. He’s smart. I also know the scriptures frontwards and backwards, so I’ve been refuting their points heavily. I’m also an artist (with an amputated thumb), so life is hard. But they cannot refute facts. They talk about abstract points, but this is my lived reality. My story has made them uncomfortable and weep heavily, and rightfully so. That’s what brings me hope. I will provide more receipts if anyone wants. I’m just exhausted raising 3 little progressive activists amidst everything going on in my life. I’d like to recover from my brain surgery, but I found myself writing legislation. That only helps if we ever get a hold on Congress again. Right now, a lot of them are not doing their jobs. Oh, and I come from a military family background. It’s like my trauma and lived in experiences have sharpened my insight into why politics matter and how it gets implemented in every day lives like mine. It’s bedtime for the kids, so wish me luck. 🙃✨

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Annette Magyar's avatar

Thank you, Aaron. I am completely done with TV so called news. Substack is it for me.

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Cherae Stone's avatar

Me, too.

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Paula Starr Sherrin's avatar

Is any Congressperson making noise about their right to declare war being usurped?

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Mary's avatar

Representative Ilhan Omar and Senators Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine have introduced a War Powers Resolution to reassert Congress’ authority over the White House and stop Trump’s illegal warmaking — and all of our lawmakers must support it immediately.

Sign the petition: Block Trump’s illegal war with Venezuela and pass an urgent War Powers Resolution!

“There was no legal justification for the Trump Administration’s military escalation in the Caribbean,” Representative Ilhan Omar said after introducing a War Powers Resolution in the House.

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Renee Goodman's avatar

Mary, nothing the Dumpster and his unfit sycophants have done for him is legal! Because he is ignoring judges who say stop to his illegalities, he lies to everyone on Truth Social, Fox and anywhere else he is given the privilege to speak which is why MAGA is so brainwashed, but no one has been able to remove him from the WH. Epstein Files and the victims please come out NOW!!!

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Steven Robert Levine's avatar

Hey Aaron! Paid subscriber here... I subscribed because I appreciate your mode of communication: thorough and straightforward. I urge you, if you haven't already, to reach out to Heather Cox Richardson, Allison Gill, Wajahat Ali, The Contrarian and MeidasTouch to collaborate with them. I'd like to see you able to reach more people, more resisters. Keep up the fine work! 👍👍👍

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Joan Steiker's avatar

Aaron, thank you for doing what you do. Your posts help keep me sane.

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Dennie's avatar

Literally a circus!!! 🤡 🎪

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Ellen M George's avatar

Worse!

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Dennie's avatar

Well, I needed to put something there with a clown face

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Pamela Toohey's avatar

I appreciate you. Stay safe.

Keep speaking out.

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Lea Menzies's avatar

Thank you Aaron, 🦋

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Denise Mcnair's avatar

Thank you for doing what you do Aaron. 🙏🏾

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jaromanny's avatar

I saw MTG is folding a bit, need to read the article.

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Carrie's avatar

Do not trust her. She has shown her true colors, and even in her sympathy for the Epstein survivors. She still sings Trump's praises. She's a spy.

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jaromanny's avatar

Oh, I do not trust her. But it is interesting to see the right beginning to see the light, even if just a glimmer.

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Rhonda Richardson's avatar

Thank you for all the very hard work you do to keep your subscribers informed. What a fine young man you are. I would be so proud to be your mom and she undoubtedly is. I hope you are taking care of yourself and resting when you can. You put your subscribers before yourself and that is very meaningful to us all. This is a pure appreciation post. Take dear care of yourself as my Episcopalian priest (now sadly deceased) told me every time we spoke. We have work to do and we need you rested and well.

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CindiWins's avatar

Thanks for you, Aaron! 👌👏

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Angie Goodwin's avatar

Everyday has been long since he took office and started his revenge tour. It just feels like we live in Gotham without a Batman 🦇.

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Murray Smart's avatar

Stand up to the bully............ And no one in America "represented" by a Republican should trust them on anything and should make sure they never serve again. They refuse to do their job and only bend over for their dear leader and ignore their duties and refuse to stand up for America and the American people. Mike the - two-faced hypocrite lying COWARD - Johnson is a perfect example........as is John - Let Em Eat Cake - Thune, the COWARD from South Dakota, who goes out for a lavish meal while Americans suffer.........

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