Our latest #FirstMondaysWebinar explored how culture shapes our understanding of democracy — and why that understanding is key to protecting it. We discussed 4 forces pushing us toward authoritarianism: othering, distrust in institutions, distortion of facts, and religious & nationalist movements.

Othering is a classic tactic to divide and distract. New research from @hartresearch.bsky.social & PSG Consulting shows how it's being used in politics — and how shared values are being overshadowed by division. Learn more & watch the discussion: www.psgconsulting.com/videos/v/the...

During the latest PSG Consulting webinar, @geoffgarin.bsky.social and the @hartresearch.bsky.social team highlighted new research on how younger voters are more likely to see Trump as divisive and to disapprove of his othering tactics. A few key findings from the research on young voters:

Let’s call the BBB what it is: The Big Betrayal. This bill guts Medicaid, SNAP, rural hospitals, clean energy & education — and adds more red tape just to access what’s left. It punishes those who need help most, while the ultra-rich keep cashing in.

What information is actually informing the AI large language models we use every day? New research from PSG Consulting, Innovating for the Public Good and Dewey Square Group finds a troubling "inverted funnel" in AI training data. ⬇️

For good reason, the Big Betrayal Bill isn't supported by the majority of Americans. Historic cuts to Medicaid & SNAP will leave millions without basic necessities. And now, many of those who stand to gain the most from the bill oppose it. ⬇️ www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Innovating for the Public Good’s new research details how the Big Beautiful Bill (AKA the Big Betrayal Bill) doesn’t just slash funding for vital social programs — it adds a maze of bureaucratic red tape that will leave millions at risk of losing essential benefits.

We’re often told America is deeply divided. But on issues that affect daily life, many agree. As Billy Ray explains, voters support higher wages, climate action, infrastructure and taking on Big Pharma. The problem isn’t the issues — it’s that Democrats have failed to clearly say what they’re for.

I spoke with @tiffanymuller.bsky.social on @endcitizensunited.bsky.social's survey of likely 2026 battleground voters. Independents were highly persuadable on anti-corruption messaging, shifting 15 points toward Democrats (52-37), while traditional Democratic messaging left them evenly split (45-45)

Democracy is only as strong as the people — and leaders — who believe in it. The latest Gallup/Kettering survey is a wake-up call. While most Americans believe democracy is the best form of government, 4 in 10 don’t think leaders are committed to it. That’s a leadership failure we can’t ignore.

Lame People Don’t Wear This T-Shirt. They’ll actually get a FREE-Song Download if they buy it but they’re too dumb to even want it. But you’re not lame nor dumb. Get This Awesome Shirt on @bandcamp.com via the link in my bio or through this url: mightyonemanband.bandcamp.com/merch #bandcamp #merch

The Nigerian men are always after me. I don't want you or your D-list jollof.

⛽️SUSPEND THE FEDERAL GAS & DIESEL TAX‼️ Today AAA reports a national per gallon avg. of $4.39 for regular & $5.57 for diesel A month ago? 4.06 & $5.41 A year ago? $3.19 & $3.56 #TrumpsGasCrisis

From this crowd to 8 million. You made this happen. When they tell you protesting doesn’t matter, show them this and then No King’s Day.

Kevin O'Leary attempts to skirt around criticism of his data center by saying protestors are "being bussed in" from out of state. @moreperfectunion.bsky.social

Anthropic has signed a multibillion-dollar agreement with SpaceX to access large-scale compute capacity from its Colossus supercomputer, immediately boosting performance for Claude users. #TFDRundown #AI #Claude #SpaceX #AIDatacenters #OrbitalDatacenters #AIInfrastructure

❌ This was a botched budget. ❌ The Labour Government has failed to deliver. ❌ Again. #Budget #Budget2025

The Save Act is NOT what MAGA is claims. It will force US citizens to pay for birth certificates or passports in order to vote, even if you were born here. Expect long lines and chaos which is what Trump really wants... #SaveActIsPayToVote

Okay, this is probably the BEST Fortnite Crew skin of all for me... GUYS, THIS SKIN IS BEAUTIFUL!! 😭✨ Excited to get the skin in June!! 🙏 [ Video by HYPEX ]

yall know i am about finding personal peace, but personal peace while keeping silence about injustice is apathy... i am not about apathy. a better way is possible when we work towards it, and we must speak out about the abuses of our human family

Does Pellegrino Matarazzo have the makings of a future USMNT head coach? 🇺🇸 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 - watch/listen 👇 🍎: tinyurl.com/3dha9hba ✳️: tinyurl.com/4cyvs75j 📺: tinyurl.com/mtf3uf5k

Uncover secrets 🔍 and seek justice with Buck Taylor in his most gripping case yet! Are you ready for the thrill? 📚✨ #ColdJustice #LinkInBioToShop #BuckTaylorMystery #ColdJusticeBook

Bukayo Saka 😤 "22 years, they were laughing & joking, they're not laughing anymore!" 😏

For more information on how to advocate for pro-health policies that protect your family and community, check out our Advocacy Starter Kit: hoosiersvaccinate.org/vaccine-advo... #VaccinateIndiana

No sound, but it's not really needed...😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

WATCH: While rhetoric disparaging Islam is not new, “there's an unabashed nature to it,” right now, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview airing Friday. “It is being echoed from the highest offices in this country,” he tells @amnanawaz.bsky.social. “They do so without any sense of shame.”

Jennifer Welch calls out the $70M "detainee jet" scam via I've Had It Podcast. ✈️🏛️ She points out how Kristi Noem’s luxury aircraft was funded by taxpayers while services for veterans are on the chopping block. A masterclass in government hypocrisy. 📉⚖️ #Politics #IveHadIt

⭕Des manifestants ont défilé dans les rues de #Montréal, au #Canada, en solidarité avec #Gaza et la #Flottille-Mondiale-Sumud. Via : #mtl4pal

This morning's nostalgia hit; She-Ra

England, Gaza and ‘G’ By Zaffar Kunial Between Poetic Heritage and Political Horror promisesproject.net/pen-vs-sword... #solidarity #williamblake #england #G #gaza #gazaunderattack #genocide #heritage #jerusalem #olivetree #poem #poemoftheday #poetry #political #zaffarkunial

New UK bill: companies must report ransomware attacks AND payments to government within 72 hours. In 2025 M&S, Co-op, Harrods and JLR were all hit. Currently no law requires disclosure of ransoms paid. What if the money went to a terrorist? #CyberSecurity

King Markus frisst zwar nicht mehr, findet aber immer wieder neue Möglichkeiten, sich durch seine Egomanie der Lächerlichkeit preiszugeben. Der Clip ist echt! "markus.soeder: Mein Name ist Markus Söder, aber man nennt mich auch...

Lentta Women’s Casual Jumpsuit | Sleeveless Harem Overalls with Pockets #Jumpsuit #WomenFashion #SummerStyle #CasualOutfits #RomperStyle #TrendPickz #FashionOutfits #ComfyStyle

Glad to be the Representative who gives my GOP colleagues a “sense of abject terror.”

1/ We protested today outside Israel’s internal security headquarters because we refuse to let a 9-year-old girl’s disappearance be forgotten.

They once struggled just to walk. Now they can run, flip, and even perform martial arts. A look at how far robotics in China has come 🎥

For an avid reader like me, it is very meaningful to be recognized as a library champion by the Wisconsin Library association. Check out my video from my recent visit to the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library in Cross Plains.

#GavinNewsom 🤩🇺🇸

🍁 GOAL (1/2) | Delaney Baie Pridham Ottawa Rapid vs. Vancouver Rise, Northern Super League May 6th, 2026 #CanWNT/#CanXNT 🎥NSL

Jesús Sánchez hits a grand slam to give the Blue Jays a 8-1 lead

Dreams gone rogue. When the boundary between the dream world and reality disappears, the results are rarely graceful. These sleepers learned the hard way that their brains are the ultimate pranksters when the lights go out. ​#funnyvideo #relatable #humor #lmao #trendingnow #funny #lifestyle

Our troops in the Middle East are being forced to ration food. Care packages from their own families aren't even getting through. Trump is watching UFC matches. The people who signed up to serve this country are being disrespected. https://brandtforcongress.com/fight-for-your-family

New ‘Backrooms’-themed teaser for ‘Scary Movie 6' “Get lost in a place so massive that it goes on, and on, and on… you talking about eating pussy?” In theaters June 5 🍿

Michael Tracey complains about how the images of women and girls are redacted from Epstein files photos, but the images of men are unredacted. He also refers to Epstein's victims as "so-called victims."

#8647 #FDT #DV1 #ProudBlue

I see you. I hear you. You are not alone.

Nach 2015 trug Österreich viel Last – der Europäische Asyl- und Migrationspakt schafft nun klare Regeln, faire Verfahren, zügige Entscheidungen, Rückführungen und echte Solidarität. @beate.neos.eu

MIAMI!!!!! #miami #mayor#democrats

Walter had no idea what the hell Waylon was babbling about. Maybe not enough sleep. Regardless, Walter made the executive decision that silence was the safest currency available. #CoffeeWithWalterAndWaylon #CaffeineOverload #Babbling #SaturdayVibes #LabLife #DogLogic #SilenceIsGolden

"Dispatches from Grief" author Danielle Crittenden acknowledges she has learned something from suffering, but she rejects the "happiness hucksters" who insist grief is a gift. "It does make you, I think, a bigger and better person. But as a gift, I would happily return it."

🐑 Ovejas bomberas 🌿 El pastoreo tradicional ayuda a prevenir incendios de forma sostenible y ecológica #MalasLenguas

Me hearing about the next global pandemic 😷, the war, the Epstein files, gas prices, inflation, and now aliens 👾… this whole world turned into one giant shit show 🤭

How does #Claude #AI from @anthropic-ai think? #anthropic

Comedians Maysoon Zayid & Reem Edan joined on my Siriusxm show for the weekly segment "What Just Happened?!" Here's a clip of what each of our professional wrestler/MMA nickname would be if we joined Trump's fight on the White House lawn in June! Watch full segment here: youtu.be/Q3z7TyP1yAA?...

🇷🇺 An attempt was made by a Russian man to escape a burning building by leaping from the 8th floor onto a fire truck's aerial ladder.

Another 70's hit on the keys ☁️ ☕ You're So Vain - Carly Simon 🎹

Full version of Mick Foley's video 🔥 #AEW

Iranian TV ad for tea (chai) before the Islamic regime took over Original post

[i3] Linux Mint XFCE with i3wm Link: https://redd.it/1twytnn #unixporn #linux #screenshot

I-476 @ MM 7 (REED RD) 🕒 1:12 PM - 1:13 PM ET (4x speed) 🌡️ 81°F | Clear 📍: 39.953780,-75.337620