Charles Idelson

To the nurses at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago who will be voting soon to join NNU: You've got the power of 225,000 nurses fighting behind you! 💪

Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Danny Kaye, Gene Kelly, John Huston, Paul Henreid, Richard Conte, Stirling Hayden, Ira Girshwin, Geraldine Brooks and others marching on Washington to protest against the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947.

Que CANETADA ABSURDA do Presidente Lula desmascarando a extrema direita para o mundo. Uma frase mais perfeita que a outra: “Se dizem patriotas, mas põem a soberania à venda e pedem sanções contra o próprio país” “Proclamam defender a família, mas fecham os olhos para a violência contra as mulheres e o abuso sexual de crianças” “Se declaram donos da verdade, mas espalham mentiras e desinformação” “Se consideram homens de Deus, mas não têm amor ao próximo” “Falam em liberdade, mas perseguem quem é diferente” Perfeito 👏🏾

Union nurses showed up to the Frist Family Gala in Nashville to call out @HCAhealthcare, its executives, and the Frist Family for partnering with Palantir, the company behind data mining & surveillance operations for DHS While they party, nurses and our patients suffer. 😡

El Gobernador de Minnesota, @Tim_Walz reivindica en Barcelona la XV Brigada Internacional Abraham Lincoln, que se enfrentó al fascismo de Franco. Un ejemplo de memoria e internacionalismo. Porque la lucha contra el fascismo no entiende de fronteras. #GPM2026 🌹

@Villgecrazylady @DeanBaker13 Time for him to resign

“There’s no peace in the Middle East bc Palestinians refuse to believe in the Torah. The Torah says it’s our [Jews] land. And that’s why America must always stand with Israel.” Wow. He just came right out and said it.

Brazilian President Lula: The invasion of Iraq was a lie. Where are the weapons of mass destruction that Saddam Hussein supposedly had? They were never found. The invasion by France and England in Libya was another lie that caused enormous damage at that moment in our history. The invasion and the genocide carried out by Israel in Gaza is another very big lie. And now the bombing of Israel against Lebanon—on what pretext? And now the invasion by the United States against Iran—on what pretext?

Brazilian President Lula: Cuba has problems, but they are the problems of the Cuban people. It is not a problem for Lula, for Claudia, or for Trump—it is a problem for the Cuban people. Stop this damned blockade on Cuba and let the Cuban people live their lives.

Great place to sound out the world's greatest anti-fascist song!

The EU should absolutely do this - stop the subservience to the horrific genocidal policies of an expansionist, rogue state that has no respect for human life, human decency, or the sovereignty of its neighbors

@EoinHiggins_ Not a Maine resident, but I'm definitely rooting for @grahamformaine - when will the Democratic Party accept that the times they are a'changin' - new blood, new policies more in tune with their base and an electorate that is anti-war, anti-genocide

Janet Mills suggests she would have voted with John Fetterman against a Democratic resolution to restrict weapons aid to Israel pressherald.com/2026/04/17/jan…

"Between October 2023 and December 2025, more than 38,000 women and girls were killed in #Gaza, the result of Israeli air bombardment and land military operations. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 47 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙨 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮." - @UN_Women

Is anyone surprised by this? Will Trump even punish them? of course not

@cowincrisis Will not accept that slander! no way is our pomeranian right wing

this will not be up for discussion left: golden retriever border colli st. bernard dachshund springer spaniel beagle english sheepdog komondor irish setter great dane italian greyhound french bulldog australian shepherd sharpei centralist: labrador retriever right: german shepherd chinese crested pitbull corgi boxer poodle doberman pomeranian bernese mountain dog jack russel chow chow airedale terrier husky yorkshire terrier dalmation rottweiler any of those crusty white rat dogs fascist: chihuahua

We've got an election date! 🗓️ Rush University nurses in Chicago will hold a union election May 14 - 16 to form a union. ✊ nationalnursesunited.org/press/rush-uni…

The IDF brags it is the "most moral army in the world." Good to know their definition of "moral" includes rape, murder of small children, and other atrocities

Go Belgium!!!

@saikatc Henry Kissinger would be proud of @RepJeffries and the Democratic Party leadership embrace of "realpolitik" to pretend to oppose a war that many of its members actually vehemently oppose. Nice job, Dems, ensuring you get to share some of the blood on Trump's hands

Way more Dems than Golden want to continue this war. But they know it's politically toxic to vote for this war. So Dem leadership gets Golden to be the one vote to make sure this fails. He's not running for re-election, so he has nothing to lose. That's how this works.

SHOCKING CLASH: Donald Trump CALLS POPE LEO XIV “AN INSULT TO JESUS” — THE POPE’S RESPONSE STUNS THE WORLD Donald Trump believed he could score easy political points by calling Pope Leo XIV “an insult to Jesus,” after the spiritual leader once again spoke out in defense of peace, compassion, and human dignity. However, he was challenging a voice rooted not in politics, but in moral authority. Standing before a solemn gathering at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV did not respond with anger. Instead, he delivered a powerful and deeply moving message grounded in faith, responsibility, and truth. “The President of the United States has said that I insult Jesus,” Pope Leo XIV began, his voice calm yet firm. “But let us reflect honestly — what truly insults the teachings of Christ?” Then, with quiet intensity, he answered: “You want to know what truly insults Jesus? It is when we turn away from those who suffer, when we close our hearts to the poor, and when we choose power over compassion while others cry out for mercy.” He continued: “You know what insults Jesus? It is forgetting the dignity of every human being, ignoring the pain of families in crisis, and refusing to hear the voices of the most vulnerable among us.” His message then deepened, becoming not just a response, but a moral call that reached far beyond the moment: “You know what insults Jesus? It is creating division where there should be unity, spreading fear where there should be hope, and turning away from justice when we have the responsibility to uphold it.” This was not merely a political rebuttal — it was something far more profound. Pope Leo XIV, known for his humility and steadfast commitment to peace, transformed the confrontation into a reflection on conscience rather than conflict. Instead of escalating tensions, he elevated the conversation to a universal moral level. “I do not claim to be perfect,” he admitted. “But I strive each day to walk the path of compassion — to serve, to listen, and to love as we are all called to do.” Then came the line that resonated far beyond the walls of the Vatican: “If we truly believe in a world shaped by peace and mercy… then why do we not work harder to bring that reality into our lives — here and now, for one another?” That was his response. Not with anger. Not with division. But with conviction — and grace. Trump sought to challenge him. Instead, Pope Leo XIV delivered a message now echoing across millions, reminding the world that true strength is found not in power alone, but in conscience, humility, and love.

@ChristopherHale So top Trump sycophant @SpeakerJohnson thinks he knows more about Catholic doctrine than the Pope and the Catholic Bishops? Funny

NEW: Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters today that Pope Leo XIV doesn't understand “something called the just war doctrine.” Pope Leo is an Augustinian friar who spent twelve years leading Augustine’s religious order. Augustine invented the doctrine. thelettersfromleo.com/p/something-ca…