100 = our permanent historical baseline.
Today is 4% below normal.
Recent trend: 31% below the long-term baseline.
7 Day Trending Topics: ICE, Israel, Iran
🩸 Trump’s extremism has pushed America to the breaking point.
Millions took to the streets in the largest protests since he returned to power, dwarfing the sparse crowds at his birthday parade with the US Army. A political assassin targeted Democratic lawmakers while a driver rammed his vehicle into protesters.
Now Trump is considering a travel ban from 36 more countries, further isolating America as he retaliates against anyone who resists his authoritarian demands. This is what happens when democracy’s defenders keep showing up. The resistance keeps growing. The violence meant to silence us gets worse.
Don’t let fear win. Keep resisting.
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Yesterday’s Most Popular Story
Trump personally approves Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel after campaigning against the deal, claiming vague “golden share” gives president “total control” without defining actual powers.