Sinema accidentally reveals why she's blocking Dem agenda

 

Today's Top Stories:

Sinema leaves DC for corporate fundraiser as she blocks Biden budget
Corporations are sparing no expense to buy off the Arizona senator as she stands in the way of giving the American people the support they need.

Take Action: Tell Congress to pass President Biden’s Build Back Better Act!

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Biden undeterred by delays in budget, infrastructure
"I believe that I can get this done. I believe that when the American people are aware what's in it we can get it done."

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Texas’ abortion ban suddenly set to BACKFIRE on Republicans
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Wow.

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Man arrested for trying to blow up Democratic HQ
"This person was not happy with the current political climate, he blamed this office and who they represent for a lot of the issues that he saw as problems with the country," said Austin Fire Captain Jeffrey Deane. "For that reason, this was an intentional act, this was the intended target."

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Whistleblower says Facebook fueled Capitol riot
The social media giant has become a dangerous breeding ground for disinformation and hate.

Take Action: Tell Facebook to end its algorithm that spreads disinformation NOW!

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Massive crowds gather for marches against GOP war on women
We have the energy. Now, it's time to get to work.

Take Action: Repeal the horrific Texas abortion ban NOW!

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Kristi Noem tries to do damage control over corruption allegations — it did not go well
The Republican governor tried to blame everyone but herself for her crimes. The party of personal responsibility, sure.

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America's race crisis through the lens of one man and his dog
American Refugee: A black man walks his pit bull through a white neighborhood. What could go wrong? LISTEN.

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Biden sides with ranchers getting squeezed by corporate meatpackers
Fed up with the meatpacking industry, some farmers are opening their own small meat processing plants while the Biden White House works on new regulations.

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Senate passes short-term highway funding extension
Problem delayed, not solved.

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Joe Rogan says Biden faked getting a booster
Observers believe Rogan may have faked having a brain.

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13-mile oil slick hits California beaches
Coasts have yet to be threatened by any solar or wind slicks.

Take Action: Tell President Biden to cancel Trump's deadly Line 3 oil pipeline!

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Vaccine mandates work...

Hundreds of United Airlines staff hand in vaccine proof after mandate

American, Alaska Air, JetBlue to implement employee vaccine mandate

Louisiana hospitals hikes insurance premiums for employees with unvaxed spouses

Not forgotten...

Top US official apologizes in Haiti for "wrong" migrant treatment

Teen mom shot by school safety officer to be taken off life support

Body of missing Florida college student Miya Marcano has been found

Hope...

Austin City Council votes to fight against Texas abortion ban

GoodGoodGood: Italian manufacturer creates world's most sustainable jeans

CT scans save lives for 50 years thanks to eccentric Beatles' record co engineer

Floating Tokyo flower garden immerses with orchids that move upon approach

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Sunday Funnies

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11 Trump organizers subpoenaed over insurrection

 

Today’s Action: Freedom to Vote Act? Not with the filibuster in place.

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Breaking: Schumer announces deal to avert shutdown

Today's Top Stories:

January 6 committee targets insurrectionist organizers of Stop the Steal rally in latest batch of subpoenas
Organizers of the rally that tried to overthrow the democratically elected government will be forced to disclose their coordination with Trump's White House.

Take Action: Tell Congress to expel Madison Cawthorn!

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YouTube bans anti-vaccine activists, blocks all anti-vaccine content
About time.

Take Action: Tell Facebook to end its algorithm that spreads disinformation NOW!

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Texas’ abortion ban suddenly set to BACKFIRE on Republicans
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Wow.

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New video shows arson suspect igniting Austin, TX, democratic offices with Molotov cocktail
Katie Naranjo says the damage to their Austin headquarters was meant to intimidate, instead, she says the smashed glass door, small fire, and note are having the opposite effect.

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A fake version of the Arizona audit report is circulating in QAnon groups, and it claims Trump won the election
For those keeping score at home, this is a sham report of a sham audit to support of the sham accusations from a sham president.

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Judge suspends Britney Spears' dad's conservatorship
Freed Britney.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls out moderate Dems for threatening Build Back Better agenda
"I personally don't think it's an accident that the ones that a lot of lobbyists love are in the much smaller, underfunded bill, that don’t make prescription drugs easier to buy and more affordable, etcetera."

Take Action: Call on Joe Manchin to support Biden's reconciliation package!

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America's race crisis through the lens of one man and his dog
American Refugee: A black man walks his pit bull through a white neighborhood. What could go wrong? LISTEN.

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Former aide Corey Lewandowski made unwanted sexual advances on a Trump donor
The sexual predator apple doesn't fall far from the disgraced ex-president tree.

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Homeland Security to end Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy in "coming weeks"
President Joe Biden's administration announced Wednesday it will seek to end in several weeks a Trump-era policy that forced migrants to wait in Mexico for immigration hearings.

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Senate parliamentarian again blocks giving legal status to immigrants in budget bill
The top Senate official tasked with interpreting the chamber's rules blocked Democrats' second bid to legalize undocumented immigrants through a budget bill on Wednesday.

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Krysten Sinema holds lobbyist fundraiser and immediately threatens standoff over Biden agenda
The Arizona Democrat is pushing her party to the brink of disaster — and now we know why.

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My body, my choice...

Texas AG: abortion ban is 'stimulating' interstate commerce

Women reps talk about their abortions ahead of congress hearing

Your body, my choice...

600 United Airlines employees face firing for refusing to vaccinate

Vatican orders all employees to get vaccine or submit to testing

Hope...

GoodGoodGood: UNAIDS head details success of AIDS fight during pandemic

Navy vet couldn't walk, had six months to live. Now she's in a pageant

Ice center makes snow so dying dog can enjoy it one last time

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Today’s Action: Freedom to Vote Act? Not with the filibuster in place.

Still in the minority, Senate Republicans have weaponized the filibuster this past session to block critical legislation from passage. Nothing has been off-limits — climate measures, educational investments, and voting protections have all been pushed aside by GOP senators hellbent on blocking President Biden’s agenda. 

Our democracy is in need of serious reform. The Freedom to Vote Act would protect against partisan gerrymandering, expand early voting, and help rein in big money politics, but there’s no way it (or anything else) can pass with the current filibuster rules in place. 

Call (202.224.3121) or write your senators and demand an end to the filibuster and the passage of the Freedom to Vote Act! 

The Freedom to Vote Act builds on the For the People Act to deliver critical voting measures and redistricting provisions that are absolutely necessary for our future elections. All across the nation, conservative state legislatures are passing anti-voter laws that would greatly affect their most marginalized constituents’ right to vote.

The filibuster has been historically used to uphold racist Jim Crow laws, so it’s hardly a surprise that it’s being used for suppression now. It’s an outdated tactic that needs to be eliminated as quickly as possible, before any further badly needed legislation is thwarted.

Call (202.224.3121) or write your senators to tell them to eliminate the filibuster and advance the Freedom to Vote act!

PS — Please don't forget to sign the petition calling for South Dakota's Governor to resign, and be sure to follow OD Action on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.