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#USpolitics #VotingSystem #RankVoting #NYC
#Mamdani

A two party system is the system of the ruling class and oligarchs. Based on calling bad names to your opponents. With ranked choise tells you what candidates are really proposing. On policy instead of swearwords.

"The Key System That Unlocked Zohran Mamdani's Win" [17:25 min]
by Bean Thinking

youtube.com/watch?v=b2DeSKx6qh

Quote by BT:
"Jul 10, 2025
The biggest breakthrough isn't Mamdani himself. It's the system that brought him to power. Zohran Mamdani's victory in the NYC mayoral election is about more than just one person—it highlights the importance of a system that lets people's voices be heard. The deeper story is about the voting system that enabled this win, not just Zohran Mamdani himself. Rank choice voting is an essential key to a more democratic future."

Time stamps
0:00 It's Not Just Mamdani, It's The System
1:43 Why Single Choice Isn't Fair
2:55 Vote Your Values, No Spoilers
4:52 Incentivize Building Coalitions
8:22 Neutralize Partisanship
11:05 How We Change the System

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #ICE [3] #Palestine

And of course those two topics meet: ICE and Palestine.

"ICE Kidnaps Legal Resident for How Many Days?!" [ ± 1-3 min]
by TheYoungTurks

youtube.com/shorts/vP7ZxlOSpOA

Quote by TRT:
"Jul 5
2025
Ward Sakeik, a stateless Palestinian woman detained while returning from her honeymoon, has been released from ICE custody nearly five months after her arrest, her husband told ABC News. Cenk Uygur discusses on The Young Turks"

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #ICE [2] #Heartbroken #Leguizamo

"'We're all heartbroken by these images': Leguizamo slams ICE crackdowns" [ ± 1-3 min]
by msnbc

youtube.com/shorts/TtXbOvr3F2w

Quote by msnbc:
"Jul 6, 2025
On #MorningJoe, John Leguizamo condemned the treatment of Latino communities, calling out anti-immigrant rhetoric and the ongoing scapegoating of families.
“We’re all heartbroken by these images,” he said. “It’s a disrespect to Latin life… we feed this country, we serve this country, we build this country — and then we get treated this way.”
“Leguizamo Does America” returns Sunday at 9PM ET on MSNBC with six new cities and a celebration of Latin excellence across the U.S."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #LastChance

Last chance to boast about 'democracy' or how 'great' your country is...
so pick up your phone and use it.
For your own sake. [You selfish bastard] I will be at your funeral, if they let me 🇳🇱 .

"Not Into Politics? This Bill’s Still Into You" [ ± 1-3 min]
by nowthisimpact

youtube.com/shorts/VQyKmhpRDrE

Quote by nti:
"Jul 3, 2025
Even if you’re not into politics, this bill will absolutely impact you. Here’s how you can make a difference."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#Uspolitics #KatAbughazaleh #InItToWinIt

'I'm always proud of people when tey change their positions when they learn new infor mation. Especialy at a time when Trump is hurting so many...'

"8 Questions With The 26-Year-Old "Influencer" Running For Congress" [13:30 min]
by Powder Blue

youtube.com/watch?v=PQv9Ug9as_

Quote by PB:
" Jun 29, 2025
Kat Abughazaleh (‪@katmabu‬) is a journalist and researcher running for Congress in Illinois' Ninth District. If she wins, she'll become the youngest woman elected to the House...ever.
We asked Chicago residents to submit questions they had for Kat - here's how she responded."

Time stamps
00:00 Cold Open
00:24 Why we covered this story
01:44 Biggest changes on the campaign trail?
02:40 Why should we trust her?
03:25 Is this campaign just "for content?"
04:38 What orgs has she worked with?
05:46 How will you actually improve voters' lives?
07:11 Has she seen my resume?
07:29 What does she know about legislative mechanics?
09:06 Is she secretly a Republican?
12:09 Where you can find the full story
13:16 After the interview...

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #Bernie on #Zohran #NYC

"Sen. Sanders says he doubts Dem leadership will learn from Mamdani’s success in NYC" [ ± 1-3 min]
by msnbc
----- more overhere
---> ‘Brilliant campaign’: Bernie Sanders reacts to Zohran Mamdani’s primary win <- [6:45 min]
---> youtube.com/watch?v=YHjMOQ_luvY <-

youtube.com/shorts/kEsIrbReRCU

Quote by msnbc:
"Jun 26, 2025
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says Zohran Mamdani’s successful Democratic primary campaign for New York City mayor “showed that people are prepared to stand up and fight for change.”
"...will the Democratic leadership learn from his campaign? I doubt it," Sanders told Chris Hayes. "I think they would rather go down with the Titanic than give up the fact that they are captains of the boat."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #ICEtactics #UScitizen

I'm reminded of a film I saw: “Clockwork Orange”. And it's an UK film so it doesn't have to end well.
And well it doesn't. The thugs became the police.
In the US it seems that if you yell hard and fierce enough, you are right.

"He was an AMERICAN CITIZEN" [ ± 1-3 min]
by podsaveamerica

youtube.com/shorts/qWR_zoQgy0Q

Quote by psa:
"Jun 25, 2025
This is how ICE is doing its job."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #SurveillancePricing

You think everybody pays the same ? You['re] fool [ed] !
You thought you were OK 'cause you didn't do something wrong? You ARE wrong.

"The Shady World of Surveillance Pricing (Ft. Lina Khan)" [5:10 min]
by Robert Reich

youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM

Quote by RR:
"Jun 10, 2025
Should corporations be able to weaponize your personal data to rip you off?
Well, they may already be doing that thanks to a shady tactic called “surveillance pricing.”
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains what we can do about it."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot
#CapitalismIsFailingYou

#USpolitics #BigotedFolklore

Only in the US of A you can call this a festival 🤣 🤣 .
Try to watch till the end, it's not only about the song.

"Musician FLIPS the Script on MAGA Bigots During Anti-Pride Festival" [9:35 min]
by TYT Sports

youtube.com/watch?v=dpUrRb-K1V

Quote by TYTS:
"Jun 23, 2025
In Boise, Idaho, local MAGA bigots held an event dubbed "Hetero Awesome Festival" in hopes of drawing crowds away from Pride Month celebrations, when in reality, not even 100 people showed up and the 'festival' was crashed by a heroic pro-LGBTQ+ musician who stole the show and sparked a brief physical confrontation for standing up for what's right. Rick Strom breaks it down. Give us your thoughts in the comments below!"

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot
#YouSureYoureNotDEIhire

#USpolitics #Oliver #JuvenilleDetension

I strongly advice you to watch the longer version !
Spolier alert: it is rascist, harsh and a moneygrab. Espacialy if you like that kind of humor on horrific topics.

"Juvenile Justice System #lastweektonight" [ ± 1-3 min]
by LastWeekTonight
----- for the, strongly advised, complete version:
---> Juvenile Justice: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) <- [36:51 min]
---> youtube.com/watch?v=Pya-kt5M7uY <-

youtube.com/shorts/vsTqIJ6HLDI

Quote by LWT:
"Jun 16, 2025
John Oliver discusses how the U.S. incarcerates kids at a higher rate than other nations, the facilities those kids are being funneled into, and how John feels about word searches. Strongly. He feels strongly about word searches."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #NoKingsDay [2]

"'No Kings' protesters rally across the country" [ ± 1-3 min]
by CNN

youtube.com/shorts/g2t59IY-BWs

Quote by CNN:
"Jun 14, 2025
CNN spoke to several protesters among the millions of Americans who are expected to attend “No Kings” protests across the country on Saturday to denounce what organizers describe as President Donald Trump’s authoritarian policies and “militarization of our democracy.”

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #NoKingsDay [1] #Music

From this far away place, as well as mentally as well as in miles 🇳🇱 .
I congratulate every sane American and otherwise identifying, with their successful demonstration of their rights. On their restraint for it being peaceful.

"#NOKINGS Music Video (Lyric Video)"
by scaredketchup

youtube.com/watch?v=_DuwJSmpXB

Quote by sk:
"Jun 15, 2025
I had a few requests for the lyrics to this song that closed out my last video so here they are."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #KristiNoem vs #SenPadilla

"OUTRAGEOUS: US Senator Padilla ATTACKED at DHS Presser" [12:36 min]
by The Lincoln Project

youtube.com/watch?v=cEqMcGnZj_

Quote by TLP:
"Jun 13, 2025
If a US Senator is not safe from being handcuffed and detained for free speech, none of us are safe."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot

#USpolitics #HealthCare #Denied

As a European with, as you know, universal healthcare I can't comprehend...
how can US citizens stand for this ?
Satisfied with a news-item ? Are you ?

"22-year-old dies after being unable to afford asthma inhaler" [4:08 min]
by NBC News

youtube.com/watch?v=D39-oQS1uX

Quote by NBCN:
"Jun 3, 2025
In our new series “The Cost of Denial,” NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports on the young man who went to refill his asthma inhaler only to find it unaffordable because it was no longer covered by his insurance. He left the pharmacy with an emergency inhaler that his father says was found empty by his bed."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere #TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep #VoteUpAndDownTheBallot
#AbusiveHealthcare #CapitalismIsFailingYou

#USpolitics #Encouragement from #RobertReich

"You Have Friends Everywhere"
by RBReich

youtube.com/shorts/BHmwNVVfyYY

Quote by RBR:
"Jun 8, 2025
Tyranny requires constant effort. Oppression is the mask of fear. Authority is brittle. And most importantly: you are never truly alone when standing up to authoritarianism. You have friends everywhere."

#USriseUp #FascistsAreHere
#TimeToResist #FightOligarchy
#TalkAboutIt #CallYourRep
#VoteUpAndDownTheBallot
#WorkersUnite #UnionStrong