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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 8h

This is unreal. Weakens Ukraine (who with sufficient support could win the war) and for no good reason reverses long standing US policy. Cause for concern. ***** Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms apnews.com/article/trum...

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Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of US pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It’s time do a bit of a “freak out”. How many times are these hacks allowed to go back - on truly specious grounds - in attempts to get the results they want ??? Missouri is already printing ballots. 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

To the media: stand up, be strong. Do NOT capitulate. Support CNN, MSNOW and Politico. If you stay together you will win and a core tenet of our system - the First Amendment - will be protected. Man up.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🚨Texas Republicans have decided to close 92 polling sites ahead of the midterm elections. That’s roughly a 30% reduction of places Texans can go to vote. Republicans are doing everything they can to make it harder for Texans - and Americans everywhere - to exercise their right to vote.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This anniversary is a somber one. Gutting the Voting Rights Act has paved the way for a dark chapter in our democracy and our nation’s history - one where voters are disenfranchised. But we can never give up on the fight for progress. We can do this.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I have proudly worked with her for years - I know that Jena is determined, unafraid and is a person of great vision. At this critical time for our nation she is the right person for Attorney General. Colorado: Vote for Jena Griswold!

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I’m proud to endorse @jenagriswold.bsky.social for Colorado Attorney General. Jena has a proven track record protecting Coloradans’ rights. She has also fought back against the Trump administration and will continue to do both if elected.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It’s time to call this out. The most unqualified person to ever be SecDef is blocking the promotions of high level people for racial and gender reasons not related to their experience or merit. That makes him a person with racist and sexist issues - and a hack who weakens our armed forces.

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Secret Vetting and Blocked Promotions: Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

To honor my beloved Vivian - and so many others - we fight. We’ll win if we do. Evil and hate are not as strong as righteousness and determination. We can do this!

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

She went on to become the first black graduate of the University of Alabama. If one young, courageous woman can stand up to, and beat, the forces grounded in race, who are we today to resign ourselves to failure, to acquiescence?

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The use of State power to trample on the rights of black Americans. In 2026 this resurgent movement by southern Republicans is both historically familiar and alarming. Vivian fought.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

June 11, 1963. My late sister in law - Vivian Malone - with the help of the Department of Justice and President Kennedy integrated the University of Alabama. The Governor of the state, George Wallace, stood in the school house door to prevent her from enrolling.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The redistricting referendums in Virginia & California stand in stark contrast to states where maps were enacted without public input, and at the direction of Trump. We’re meeting the moment responsibly - and sending a message that we will not sit back and watch MAGA attempt to steal our elections.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The victory in Virginia tonight reminds us that the people will defend democracy. Virginians who care about fairness didn’t just win an election – they have stopped Trump’s attempt to steal the 2026 midterms. A message to the White House: We will fight everywhere. And win.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It was great to speak to the folks attending the @americavotes.bsky.social Summit today. This group of organizations and individuals is doing so much good work to protect our democracy and make our nation more fair and more just. Great partners.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Doing nothing - or capitulating - while Trump destroys our democracy is not an option.  That’s what tomorrow’s Virginia referendum is all about: meeting this democracy threat head-on with a TEMPORARY, voter-approved measure that levels the national playing field ahead of the midterms. Vote YES!

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Virginia: Don’t be fooled by these deceptive, disgraceful, and deeply racist ads. What they are doing is an old trick with a dark history. I believe we—the people—have the power—and we need to use it. Make a plan to vote YES. Early voting ends this Saturday 4/18. Election Day is Tuesday 4/21.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

That the Court is even hearing this case is negatively remarkable. Anything from the Justices, other than a 9-0 ruling supporting the plain language, the clear history and strong precedent, is absurd.

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Live Updates: Key Justices Appear Skeptical of Limiting Birthright Citizenship

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Bob was more than a colleague to me. He was a friend. I hope that Bob Mueller‘s family is comforted on this sad day by the pride that those of us who served with him all feel. We were all fortunate to work with this great American. Bob made the nation better. Rest in peace my dear friend.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Texas is close to not being a functioning democracy It’s the hardest place to vote because Republicans have put impediments in place based on totally bogus vote fraud concerns - that they just make up The courts have become complicit in this effort What we’re seeing in Texas now is a disgrace

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

History teaches us that banners on buildings ultimately don’t matter …… and the spirit of inevitable revolution and opposition is never “televised”

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I posted this one year ago at what was probably the height of Trump’s power. There’s more work to be done but these five things still make up a pretty good outline of how we save our democracy - not through resignation and capitulation but through determination and action. We can do this.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Full remarks on my Substack: ericholder.substack.com/p/a-nation-o...

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I’m standing in front of a portrait of Frederick Douglass. He said: “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” It’s time to be tough and fight back!

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Great visit this morning with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland (and my son who works on his staff). Trying to convince legislators in their state senate to stand up to Trump & Republicans and their mid cycle gerrymander. This nefarious effort will devalue the votes of the citizens of that great state.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

This is insane, unscientific and extremely dangerous What kind of world do these ignorant, rapacious zealots want to leave to our children and grandchildren???

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Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

These are my remarks from that remarkable day: open.substack.com/pub/erichold... Note the theme I struck as we started out the rebuilding of the DOJ. Another Attorney General will also have to rebuild from the wreckage that is now the Justice Department.

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From Queens to the Fifth Floor: My Swearing in as Attorney General 17 Years Ago

17 years ago today, I was sworn in as the first Black Attorney General of the United States during Black History Month. These are my remarks from that remarkable day.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

17 years ago today, I was sworn in as the first Black Attorney General of the United States during Black History Month.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This indictment is a shameful, pitiful, improper joke. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...

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Don Lemon Released Without Bond Over Minnesota Protest Charge

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Just as Mamie Till refused to hide the visual truth that was her son Emmett’s beaten body in the 1950s, just as we saw the visual truth of the beating of John Lewis on the Pettus bridge in 1965, we must confront the visual truth of agents killing U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Do not look away.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Bovino is not leaving Minneapolis cause he wants to. Not cause Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Vance or Trump want him to go. He’s leaving because the extraordinary “ordinary” citizens of that great city - by peacefully protesting en masse - kicked him out. Lesson to be learned. We have power.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Who is this quack? Who is this hack putting the lives of millions at risk by rejecting decades of vaccine success. Get rid of all of these nut jobs-starting at HHS top. Did you vote for this? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...

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Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Heard everyone here was doing 2016 throwbacks.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

So let me get this straight. The Justice Department WON’T investigate the shooting of a woman protesting ICE excesses in Minnesota but WILL investigate the Governor and Mayor? What are you going to charge the Mayor and Governor with? “Felony disagreement?” Absurd and shameful.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I was honored to receive the Reverend Fred L. Shuttleswoth Human Rights Award at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Alabama this past week. You can read my full remarks on my Substack.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The Supreme Court has to be constitutionally bypassed. We will remain in this fight to ensure that voters in Texas—and across the country—have maps that reflect their communities and uphold the principle of equal representation.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The Court is also repeating the very mistakes in Milligan that delayed justice and denied fair representation to Black voters in Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia. Texans and voters across the country deserve fair, representative congressional maps.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

By allowing an egregiously racially gerrymandered map that brazenly dilutes the voices of communities of color to stand, the Court is not only turning a blind eye to discrimination—it is actively enabling it.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It is shameful-and expected-that the Supreme Court has chosen to side with those who seek to undermine our democracy and disenfranchise voters of color.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Keep this in mind as the Hegseth Signal call gets back in the news.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the present and remember those from holidays past who still mean so much to us. Family.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Ok. Let’s cut to the chase. This is absolutely nuts. This is dangerous. One more quack in charge of the nation’s health. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ Remember ALL of this craziness - in so many areas - every time you vote.

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Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.D.C.’s Second in Command

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