Missouri cattle farmer Skylar Holden faces potential financial ruin due to a USDA funding freeze on his $240,000 conservation contract, leaving him with $80,000 in sunk costs. This freeze, part of a Trump administration spending review, jeopardizes Holden’s farm despite his prior agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Holden, a Trump voter who admits to using a simple online quiz to inform his voting decision, has received significant online backlash but also constructive criticism prompting further political engagement. The USDA’s program status remains uncertain pending Senate confirmation of a new agency leader.
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Donald Trump’s second inauguration drew significantly fewer viewers (24.6 million) than Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration (33.8 million), marking the lowest viewership for an incoming president since 1969. Fox News dominated coverage, attracting the most viewers, while CNN and MSNBC saw record-low viewership. Trump’s ceremony also paled in comparison to Obama’s first inauguration in 2009 which drew over 51 million viewers. This lower viewership aligns with historical trends showing decreased viewership for second-term inaugurations.
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I’m 16. On November 6th, the girls cried, and the boys played Minecraft. This stark contrast, presented as a headline, captures a perceived emotional chasm between genders in the aftermath of a significant election. The image conjured is powerful: tears reflecting disillusionment and despair versus seemingly unaffected gaming, symbolizing a disconnect in how the election’s outcome was experienced. The narrative suggests a failure of empathy, or perhaps a difference in priorities.
I’m 16. On November 6th, the girls cried, and the boys played Minecraft. This isn’t necessarily about blame, but rather the observation of starkly different reactions to the same event.… Continue reading
Walz predicts women will send Trump a message on Election Day ‘whether he likes it or not’. This sentiment resonates deeply, as I can’t help but feel a surge of empowerment at the thought of women uniting to assert their voices. The energy surrounding this prediction isn’t just hopeful; it feels like a collective rallying cry, one that encapsulates the growing dissatisfaction with the status quo and specifically with figures like Donald Trump who have repeatedly alienated significant portions of the voting population.
Women are not just voters; we are a powerful force. The statistics don’t lie: a larger percentage of women show up to vote compared to men, and historically, we lean towards candidates who advocate for our rights and well-being.… Continue reading
As a gay man, the recent statement made by a right-wing pundit claiming that gay men find JD Vance so attractive that they’ll vote for Donald Trump is not only baffling but also quite comical. The idea that physical appearance alone would sway someone’s political beliefs is both superficial and nonsensical.
Sure, JD Vance may have gone through a physical transformation, shedding some weight and donning a salt-and-pepper beard, but let’s face it, attractiveness is subjective. Beauty truly lies in the eyes of the beholder, and for many gay men, JD Vance simply does not make the cut.
The notion that gay men would vote for a candidate purely based on their physical appeal is quite far-fetched.… Continue reading
Harris leads Trump by 32 points among young voters in new polling. It’s a statistic that should excite and galvanize the younger generation to make their voices heard in the upcoming election. The fact that this age group is leaning so strongly towards Harris is a positive sign of change and progress, especially when compared to the numbers from the 2020 election. The margin is significant and could potentially have a big impact on the outcome of the election if young voters show up in force on election day.
The truth is, young people have historically had the power to steer the direction of this country with their votes, but all too often, they choose to stay home on election day.… Continue reading
Voter registration is spiking, particularly among young adults, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it. The numbers don’t lie – voters under 35 made up a whopping 81% of recent registrations, with the most significant increase seen among 18-year-olds. This surge in registration, especially among young women, is a clear indication of the significant shift we might see in the upcoming election. And boy, does it have Trump and his supporters sweating bullets.
I’ve been doing my part in Nevada, turning in around 400 new voter registration sheets a day, and the enthusiasm is palpable. There is a sense of urgency and determination, a collective will to oust the orange tyrant and his enablers.… Continue reading
The excitement surrounding Kamala Harris potentially winning the upcoming election is palpable. She is now being touted as the favorite to clinch the victory for the first time, and this news has sparked a surge of optimism among her supporters. However, we must not let this headline lull us into complacency. We cannot afford to make the same mistake we did in 2016 by assuming that victory is assured without our active participation.
It is crucial that each and every one of us takes the necessary steps to ensure that our voices are heard in this election. The simple act of registering to vote, checking our voter registration status, making a plan to vote, offering to drive a friend to the polls, and signing up to work the election can all make a significant impact.… Continue reading
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