Reposted by Andrea BurleeMia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 12/10/2026www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...theatlantic.comAdmiral McRaven: Public Execution Is Shameless and IgnobleA government livestream of Nidal Hasan’s killing would put America in extremely poor company. 1112344
Reposted by Andrea BurleeMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Subverting democracy isn't new to John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, or Amy Coney Barrett. All three were on George W. Bush's "Florida Recount Team," which lay the groundwork for stopping vote counting in Florida—and Bush v. Gore, the politically-motivated SCOTUS decision that gave Bush the election. 65793863984
Reposted by Andrea BurleeBrandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Texas is a voter suppression state, not a red statevotebeat.orgTens of thousands of Texas voter registration applications likely ensnared in state errorDemocrats are calling for investigations into why voter registration applications submitted via a DPS portal weren’t forwarded to counties. 23997395
Reposted by Andrea BurleeKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 17/09/2026EXCLUSIVE: In a 20-page order, the judge in my lawsuit for the Epstein Files just ordered Todd Blanche to produce to him, in chambers & by 9/24, the unredacted handwritten FBI notes implicating Donald Trump in the sexual & physical abuse of a 13-year-old girl: youtu.be/Yo1ZUGe_O4o?...youtu.beTrump DOJ ORDERED To HAND Judge UNREDACTED EPSTEIN Files!?!YouTube video by Katie Phang 19737351276
Reposted by Andrea BurleeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comHomeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower allegesThe searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said. 867143988391
Reposted by Andrea BurleeDemocrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Another man… another cat he didn’t want #Caturday 1835317585
Reposted by Andrea BurleeRoseMarie @rosesbloom24.bsky.social · 06/09/2026All the rapes – whether at infancy, or at 11, or 17 – were known to people in authority, in the latter two instances by law enforcement. Which makes it all the more puzzling that so little was done to help her. Horrific. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...?theguardian.comTennessee says child rapists deserve to die. Now it prepares to execute one of their victimsAt 18, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for murder. What if the jury knew she had suffered years of sexual abuse as a child? 16159125
Reposted by Andrea BurleeAngry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026That is an incidence rate of… 0.00547% The voter fraud allegations you’ve been sold are blatantly and provably false. 834205147198
Reposted by Andrea BurleeMichelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 02/09/2026White orca spotted near Rausu, Japan: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsi... 954555702
Reposted by Andrea BurleeAbbey @abbeyarletto.bsky.social · 02/09/2026This is what living next door to a 30 megawatt data center sounds like. 61172924259
Reposted by Andrea BurleeTrevor Heywood @metroscapes.ca · 31/08/2026Had a close call visiting a local establishment's website yesterday. A CloudFlare dialogue came up, and after clicking to confirm that 'I was not a robot', it prompted me to: * Press Windows+R (opening a run command window * Paste something from my keyboard and press enter Don't ever do this. 37868302
Reposted by Andrea BurleeKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The Republican governor of Wyoming has asked the state attorney general to "start looking into" the conduct of Trump Justice Department election observers deployed to the state for last week's primary election — calling the behavior of observers "aggressive" and "irregular."notus.orgWyoming Governor Asks State Attorney General to Investigate DOJ Election ObserversRepublican Gov. Mark Gordon called the observers’ conduct during last week’s primary ‘aggressive’ and ‘irregular.’ 772238858
Reposted by Andrea BurleeJon of The North @krauza.bsky.social · 25/08/2026For those of you that haven't read it, Chapter 10 of Project 2025 was literally about creating food insecurity by cutting safety nets and slashing regulations and restrictions on food production. No, we weren't overreacting to Project 2025. 4891033397
Reposted by Andrea BurleeBill in Portland Maine @billinportland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Cheers and Jeers: Wednesday www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...dailykos.comCheers and Jeers: Wednesday110 Years of Parkin’ It As the world zigs toward Armageddon, C&J ever-so-briefly zags as we take a moment note that the National Park Service turns 110 this week. Here’s a soul-cleansing vista hand… 032
Reposted by Andrea BurleeHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton on Johnny Carson. 30191022149
Reposted by Andrea BurleeScott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 24/08/2026NEW: The White House's emerging "Marie Antoinette" problem Pardoned Jan 6 Riot Defendant Faces Prospect of Life in Prison in December New Suit Seeks Todd Blanche's Emails about Trump Slush Fund Exclusive reporting in my DAY AHEAD editorial note: macfarlanenews.substack.com/p/day-ahead-... 15523186
Reposted by Andrea BurleeCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Yes, sometimes, cutting off parents is the answer. And it's okay to say that.charlotteclymer.substack.comSometimes, Cutting Off Parents is the AnswerAnd we should honor that. 2256258
Reposted by Andrea BurleeJen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 17/08/2026“A single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it would replace, according to a new preprint study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.” ysph.yale.edu/news-article...ysph.yale.eduUniversal Health Coverage Could Save $1 Trillion and 114,000 Lives Every Year, Yale Study ProjectsA single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it 594165437122
Reposted by Andrea BurleeMrs. L @iteachfirsties1.bsky.social · 13/08/2026📕School starts NEXT WEEK! ✏️I am a First Grade Teacher! 🚌Pittsburgh ❤️Sensory items needed for calm corner 📚So appreciative of any help to #clearthelist of any supply to help my firsties. If you 👀 this, please repost! Thanks! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... @diedrichbader.bsky.social 0106
Reposted by Andrea BurleeMalena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 11/08/2026"Blessed are you who weep..." This speech by Jamestalarico.com about #ICELawlessness is incredibly moving. We must take our anguish, our sadness, our fear & our frustration & turn it to fire! We must act & supporting candidates who will hold this administration accountable is the #1 thing to do.🧵 401599761
Reposted by Andrea BurleeRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Private equity is price gouging firefighters now. Yes, you read that right. Firefighters. Is this the most evil thing they've done yet? 476105434886
Reposted by Andrea BurleeBill in Portland Maine @billinportland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I work hard for the money. So hard for it, honey. I work hard for the money so you better treat me right..... Cheers and Jeers Annual Fundraiser Day 2. Because Suing the IRS and Settling with Myself Didn't Work www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...dailykos.comCheers and Jeers Annual Fundraiser Day 2. Because Suing the IRS and Settling with Myself Didn’t WorkJ 2026 Fundraiser Update Many thanks from me and our monthly household bills to everyone who contributed to keep Cheers & Jeers alive and kickin’ yesterday. The cajole-a-thon is off to a fine start. 063
Reposted by Andrea BurleeThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/07/2026In case facts still matter… 311214512
Reposted by Andrea BurleeMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17/07/2026NEWS: Epstein survivors just gave Todd Blanche a failing grade after their meeting. "Condescending." "Gaslighting." No plan to go after anyone beyond Epstein and Maxwell. And Sen. Tillis's reaction? Somehow worse.meidasnews.comEpstein Survivors Give Todd Blanche A Failing Grade After Meeting In New StatementLara Blume McGee says the AG nominee was "condescending" and tried to gaslight survivors instead of answering for the DOJ's failures. Sen. Thom Tillis praised him anyway. 445105274054
Reposted by Andrea BurleeBrennan Center @brennancenter.org · 13/07/2026The Trump administration is creating an extensive and invasive surveillance system, with DHS at the center. Here’s what the effort means for privacy and other constitutional rights: bit.ly/44t5Robbrennancenter.orgThe Dangers of the Trump Administration's Data Consolidation EffortsCongress and state and local governments must create new safeguards around the collection, integration, and misuse of people’s data to protect privacy and First Amendment rights. 35837
Reposted by Andrea BurleeCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 03/07/2026For America's 250th, I read Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on the House floor—for the first time in history. His speech endures as a mirror & mandate for us all—to confront our inequities while fighting for an America as good as its promise. 296135753887
Reposted by Andrea BurleeLaurel Davila @laureldavilacpa.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Was this so cool 😎 or what??? #Pinks #MomSky #ProudBlue #ObamaPresidentialCenterGrandOpening youtu.be/3DaQyvBRqL8?...youtu.beWATCH: Stevie Wonder sings 'Higher Ground' with Jennifer Hudson, Common, John LegendYouTube video by ABC 7 Chicago 11223104
Reposted by Andrea BurleeBill in Portland Maine @billinportland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Cheers and Jeers: Thursday www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...dailykos.comCheers and Jeers: ThursdayMy Message to Grads of the Class of 2026 Delivered May 16th at the Robert and Gladys G. Becksmyth Auditorium “Hello, class of 2026. You all look…well, spiffy. Yeah, spiffy. Excellent work on your… 052
Reposted by Andrea BurleeJoe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The most corrupt president in American history. This must never be allowed to happen. Republicans, shame on you for allowing this to happen.👇 1092103753
Reposted by Andrea BurleeMama Rasta @evelynelotz.bsky.social · 20/05/2026~> The Fourteenth Amendment… written in the Blood of the Civil War, Says in Section 4; that This is blatantly illegal; ~> N.EITHER the United States Nor ANY State; shall assume or pay ANY debt Or ‘ obligation ‘ incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States… <~ 13635171455
Reposted by Andrea Burleelucasmundus @lucasmundus.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The Fourteenth Amendment, written in the blood of the Civil War, says in Section 4 that this is blatantly illegal: “[N]either the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States.” 707188667501
Reposted by Andrea BurleeRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/05/2026There are basically 5 ways to accumulate a billion dollars: 1) Profiting from a monopoly 2) Insider-trading 3) Political payoffs 4) Fraud 5) Inheritance Don’t believe the self-made myth. 546142224567
Reposted by Andrea BurleeSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Over at “One First,” I wrote about how the redistricting chaos we’re seeing in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia is something #SCOTUS *chose,* and how it belies both the entire purpose of the “Purcell principle” and the Court’s claim that it’s staying out of the political process:stevevladeck.com227. "We're All Trying to Find the Guy Who Did This"The Supreme Court has not only accelerated the race to the partisan redistricting bottom; it is directly responsible for the chaos we're seeing on the ground. 18835381262
Reposted by Andrea BurleeBill in Portland Maine @billinportland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Cheers and Jeers: Monday www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...dailykos.comCheers and Jeers: MondayLife Lessons and Other Bits from May Birthday Kids “Don’t say things. What you are stands over you the while, and thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary. 042
Reposted by Andrea BurleeAndreas 🇨🇦 Fella Vote 💙 #AbolishICE, #SlavaUkraini @andreasor.bsky.social · 06/05/2026@Eliza Orlins: #JulieKBown #Pulitzer #MiamiHerald #Epstein #AlanDershowitz 1143
Reposted by Andrea BurleeBrandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 06/05/2026www.huffpost.com/entry/barack...huffpost.comBarack Obama Reveals To Colbert The One Thing Democracy Can't SurviveThe former president made several subtle digs at President Donald Trump's less-than-ethical actions in the White House. 0188
Reposted by Andrea BurleeCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 30/11/2025That college essay making the rounds is bad, but in terms of writing skill, it's pretty par for the course. The sad truth is that there are a few million upper middle class white parents in this country who genuinely fail to grasp that their kids don't know how to write. 1/5 3546159
Reposted by Andrea BurleeEliza Orlins @elizaorlins.bsky.social · 06/05/2026#ad My mom keeps getting scam texts about unpaid tolls, failed deliveries, and bank alerts—and they look real because scammers buy data from brokers to make their scams convincing. 🧵 1/3 1348
Reposted by Andrea BurleeRep. Joe Neguse @neguse.house.gov · 05/05/2026My resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision now has 79 co-sponsors. You can view the full list at: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c.... I’ll keep fighting to get it across the finish line! 622168044749
Reposted by Andrea BurleeRep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 30/04/2026This is a Justice Jackson, Kagan, and Sotomayor appreciation post. Thank you for your just and righteous voices and your fierce defense of our democracy. ❤️ 283126783037
Reposted by Andrea BurleeRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Gift link. Great piece, remarkable embedded footage: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/u...nytimes.comWhy Is There a Voting Rights Act? A Timeline 19856122864
Reposted by Andrea BurleeVoteVets @votevets.org · 29/04/2026Seth Moulton just GRILLED Pete Hegseth on his disastrous campaign in Iran. This is what real accountability looks like. 37864277
Reposted by Andrea BurleeDr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 28/04/2026When a King and direct descendent of King George III has to remind the American government about the utmost importance of checks and balances, you know we're in deep trouble. 643198495041
Reposted by Andrea BurleeJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Yesterday, Ron DeSantis released a proposed congressional map in Florida that would eliminate four Democratic seats and tilt the scales for Trump. In 2010, FL voters overwhelmingly approved a statewide referendum to ban partisan gerrymandering, meaning DeSantis’ scheme plainly violates Florida law. 1071407484
Reposted by Andrea Burlee#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The White House Press Corps should ask these two questions every time #TheHilltwp.aithehill.comThe White House press corps should ask these 2 questions every time 0114
Reposted by Andrea BurleeAshley Zacharias @ashleyzacharias.bsky.social · 22/04/2026The Epstein files contain evidence about the sexual abuse of women, and especially minors. That was terrible. But there's something even worse in those files: evidence of billions of dollars of corruption. Many wealthy people who were not involved in sex abuse were involved in financial crimes. 35741071334
Reposted by Andrea BurleeACLU @aclu.org · 21/04/2026BREAKING: We’re suing to stop the DOJ from abusing voters’ sensitive personal information. This scheme to stockpile Americans’ private voter data threatens our privacy and opens the door to wrongful purges. 12906265