It’s the last Friday before the midterms, and MAGA has given us plenty of losses to celebrate.
Republican attack ads are backfiring spectacularly. In Iowa, a GOP ad attacking a Democrat over child safety features a woman who pleaded guilty to child endangerment. And in Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy’s latest attack ad has venues canceling his campaign events.
Meanwhile, two right-wing voter fraud crusaders are facing questions about voting violations of their own. James O’Keefe is even facing felony charges.
Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio (@carloscalzadillapalacio) of Disrupt joins us for the festivities, including Trump’s ongoing feud with Barack Obama over the Cheesecake Factory, and a Trump rally attendee who was too young for Jonestown but wanted to see a cult up close.
Plus, JD Vance is jealous of another senator’s backside, as our Solemate nominees compete for Trump’s affection. Who takes home the coveted Florsheim? You’ll have to watch to find out!
NEXT WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
MON, NOV 2 — TUNNEL TALK — This is the space where Defy Ants get to sound off on what’s happening right now: the headlines, the WTF moments, and the stories of defiance. Tell us what’s got the colony buzzing this week, and we’ll share some of your responses with the whole hill.
TUES, NOV 3 — TRIVIA TUESDAY — Test your knowledge of defiance throughout history, and we’ll give a shoutout to everyone who gets all five right AND a $15 discount on any swag in our swag store!
WEDS, NOV 4 — MY DEFIANCE MISSION — On Mission Wednesdays, we highlight the defiance actions Members are taking in their own communities. Tell us your story here. Every action counts!
THURS, NOV 5 — SHOW US YOUR ANT-ITUDE! — We wanna see your DEFIANCE swag, your original artwork, your unique ways of shouting out your defiance to the world in creative ways. Send your pics to our editor here.
THURS, NOV 5 — DEFIANCE BOOK CLUB — Our current selection is: 1984 by George Orwell. We’ll be discussing Part 2, Chapters 5 & 6 in our Members-only chatroom @ 2:30 pm ET. It’s never too late to join the party! Visit your library or favorite bookstore to pick up a copy.
FRI, NOV 6 — DOGS (AND CATS!) OF THE DEFIANCE — That’s right…even our furry friends are sticking it to the man. Do you have a dog (or a cat or a horse or a rabbit or a ferret…) that would sooner lift their leg on Trump than play fetch? Send us a pic, and they might be featured in a future issue! Because fighting authoritarianism is hard work, a little fun is important too. :)
FRI, NOV 6 — Xander will join San Diego Indivisible groups for a screening of CORRUPTIONLAND, followed by a Q&A. If you’re in the San Diego area, RSVP for this special event at: https://www.mobilize.us/bethechangesd/event/1078053/
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