Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 01/10/2026ATTN. California voters. Four new laws co-sponsored by Protect Democracy United have just been signed into law helping ensure a smooth election process and protect residents' constitutional rights. Details ⬇️ 1228
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 15/09/2026🚨 BREAKING 🚨 SCOTUS just rejected the admin’s attempt to force its unworkable mail-ballot rule on American voters. The decision leaves in place what two lower courts found: the rule was completely unjustified, likely unlawful. 📫 Mail voting remains secure and available. What you need to know ⬇️ 27611
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Proud of my @protectdemocracy.org & @democracyforward.org colleagues that won a stay against the loyalty question being asked of federal job applicants. As former Fed, intel analyst, and Brooklynite, this is even more fitting on 9/11, and a day after Trump led a grotesque loyalty pledge to him. USA!protectdemocracy.orgCourt Blocks Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful Loyalty Question for Federal Job Applicants - Protect DemocracyA federal court today blocked the Trump-Vance administration from using its unlawful “loyalty question” on federal civil service job applications. 031
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Ah, time to mix up the hate against trans girls with some light genocidal spice. Right after lower taxes. Yep, oil just went above $90 a barrel, gas going up, and the cost of living is bad enough our back to school supply haul cost more than the rent on our 2nd apartment. He’s scared and flailing.jezebel.comTrump Chillingly Implies Transgender People Will “End” If GOP Prevails in Midterm ElectionsFox News host Trey Gowdy naturally did not respond by saying "And what exactly does an 'end' for transgender people mean?" 151
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 01/09/2026We sued to block the Trump admin from compiling sensitive data of millions of Americans into so-called State Citizenship Lists & pressuring states to use them. It violates laws meant to protect privacy, threatens voting rights, & usurps states’ constitutional election authority. protdem.org/3UuGVeh 116162
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 30/08/2026::squeals and woos in space nerd:: YAY. Tell me about all the dark matter, dark energy, and find all the exoplanets!npr.orgNASA has successfully launched its newest space telescopeThe tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system. 041
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I am so glad that all Californians and 1 in 5 Americans can now sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights, including in my own Commonwealrh of Massachusetts. And I’m proud of the vision and work of our team and others that helped make this happen. 270M more to go. 042
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Good moment for the judge, the First Amendment, trans people and all people in Texas— and one of many fitting tributes to Dolly— all at once. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...nbcnews.comJudge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment. 081
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 26/08/20261) it was great talking with @granthermes.bsky.social about 2026 elex threats and prep, you should check it out! 2) re the below, it’s all predictable. The Administration deceives us with lies, tries and will fail to disrupt voting with USPS interference and more. Then deny results they don’t like. 2113
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 25/08/2026Tonight, SCOTUS lifted one lower-court block on the executive order targeting voter lists and mail voting. What the Court explicitly *did not* do: rule that the order is legal. And nothing about tonight's ruling changes voters' ability to vote by mail in the midterms. Here’s why ⬇️ 28836
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Not surprised, but I’m glad for both Canada’s sake and the US that Carney isn’t surrendering to Trump and his diplomatic and trade team whose varied malevolence, economic illiteracy, and cowardice with Trump is hurting both countries. Stand up to the bully. And Americans— buy some Canadian.theguardian.comCanada vows ‘dollar for dollar’ response as US puts 50% tariffs on some goodsCollapse of trade talks could lead to job losses, but biggest impact on traditional allies is expected to be political 150
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerEric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 22/08/2026This is like arguing that golden retrievers are vicious 1532366370
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 17/08/2026My friend Julia is the exemplar of an American patriot. Read her story here. 020
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 13/08/2026@ruthgreenwood.bsky.social is 1 of 500+ scholars urging Congress to adopt proportional representation. After a career fighting gerrymandering, her conclusion is clear: it’s time for systemic change. We’re proud to back her & fellow scholars in their push for change. Her latest for @bostonglobe.comprotdem.orgGerrymandering won. It’s time to change the rules. - The Boston GlobeThe Supreme Court has closed off nearly every legal avenue for challenging partisan gerrymandering. The answer isn’t better maps. It’s proportional representation. 210134
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 16/07/2026You don’t need to be an intel analyst to predict that tonight Trump will rehash tired and ridiculous claims as pretext to interfere with the election he knows his allies are losing. But as a former analyst, this feels like Iraq WMD, except the intel is cherry-picked for an attack on our elections.washingtonpost.comAnalysis | How Trump has been trying to overturn his 2020 loss in 2026He has been intently focused on this and is expected to address the nation on it. 141
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerIan Bassin @ianbassin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026He finally found the guy who stole all the votes for him in six states in 2020! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Venezuela hired him! -- no China hired him! -- or maybe it was OBAMA! Thank goodness they put the housing finance guy in charge of figuring it out. Now we'll know for sure! 75116
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 30/06/2026I’m sad for the kids who don’t just get to be kids and play sports, because extremists demonize them for political ends. And the demeaning language in the ruling shows this is not about sports for these people. (1/9) www.gladlaw.org/supreme-cour...gladlaw.orgSupreme Court: States May Ban Transgender Girls from Girls’ Sports; Inclusive Policies Remain Legal - GLAD LawTransgender students deserve the chance to learn, participate in school activities, and be part of their school community. 130
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 28/06/2026What happened to Scott Wiener at yesterday's trans rights rally in San Francisco was disgusting, appalling, and unacceptable. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Wiener for supporting trans equality, and it is insane to me that anyone would harass him in that setting. 1/2 548977
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Edgar is right. It is a new level of sore loser-dom, Trump and allies making up conspiracies when a MAGA candidate running in LA gets 25% of the vote and loses as Republicans make up (checks notes), only 17% of the voters. He’s lying to fuel more lies he will tell when his allies lose in November. 020
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Grateful for Bo’s reporting on Trump’s false claims about 2020, which are key to Trump’s 2026 election plan. My quote: “He’s not looking back; this is about the midterms.” To make people believe his interference in the election is justified, and then deny the results when his allies still lose.reuters.comTrump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loomTrump has rehashed his claims during at least six meetings with world leaders. 021
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 28/04/2026“Disruption can be mitigated if you are prepared,” @alexandrachandler.bsky.social refocuses the narrative from “What if” to “What we can do right now” as our country grapples with an administration openly turning the government against our elections. We call it the “Executive Override” strategy.economist.comMight Donald Trump try to rig the midterms?We assess America’s democratic defences 32720
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Excellent news. Elections (in Hungary) have consequences. And despite JD Vance, Trump, and Putin doing their bits, the EU is leading the Free World. Russia is not winning. Ukraine is still free. And the wind is in the pro-democracy sails in the US as well as Hungary.politico.euEU approves €90B loan to UkraineHungary and Slovakia lifted their vetoes after oil flows resumed through the Druzhba pipeline. 041
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 22/04/2026The indictment of veteran civil rights organization @splcenter.org is the Trump admin’s latest attempt to silence critics, perceived opponents, and those who continue to pursue justice, equality, and the rule of law. SPLC has made clear it won’t be silenced. The rest of us should do the same.youtube.comA Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Hate and ExtremismYouTube video by Southern Poverty Law Center 16636
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 21/04/2026I'm so proud of our team, our plaintiffs, and our @aclu.org @citizensforethics.org and Harvard Law Clinic partners for this suit. I know from my intel past how massive troves of data can be combined for powerful use or misuse. I'm glad we are standing up for millions against these unlawful actions. 010
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 13/04/2026Viktor Orbán's defeat came thanks to a broad, diverse, and patriotic grassroots movement—and shatters the assumption of inevitability that has pervaded illiberal movements across the globe, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues. Read more: theatln.tc/CPvne6uz 428364
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 12/04/2026After a long week on many levels, I was very happy to see our Higan cherry blossom in our front yard blooming. We planted it here in Mass to connect us to our 13 years in DC. It does. And connects me to hope of better times ahead. Bonus, the Siberian squill is everywhere now too! 071
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 01/04/2026We’re going to be watching and hoping today. Especially at times like this, it helps me to look up, look ahead, and think about all we can do and explore and learn when we try. Also, space is amazing. www.youtube.com/live/NaJklsJ...youtube.comNASA's Artemis II Live Views from Kennedy Space CenterYouTube video by NASA 020
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 31/03/2026Trump’s latest EO restricting mail-in voting aims to legitimize conspiracies that our elections are fraudulent. It's part of the "Executive Override"strategy laying groundwork for overturning results the admin doesn't like, @alexandrachandler.bsky.social explains: More: protdem.org/executive-ov... 25638
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Truth: Transgender Day of Visibility has gotten me down the last few years because of all the cruelty by those who wish to erase people like me. Also true: I will not back down, make myself invisible, run away, or— a few down moments aside— let them take away any joy in my pretty amazing life. 082
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Thanks to @russellberman.bsky.social and @yvonnewingett.bsky.social for writing this serious piece about what, seriously, is going on with Trump’s obsession with his election takeover bill. He’s inventing justification for future unlawful actions, and excuse to deny the results if his allies lose. 032
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerKori Schake 🎃 @kschake.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Aid to Ukraine from 2022-2026 was a rounding error. We used more in the first two weeks of the Iran war than we provided in the 4 years of aid to Ukraine. 14340921472
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 19/03/2026200 billion for Trump’s war “we’ve already won”, attacking the nuclear program we already “obliterated.” But we’ve no money for millions losing healthcare, or all the dead kids because USAID was too expensive. Members should try explaining voting for this abomination to anyone outside the bubble. 183
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 12/03/2026::sighs in former naval intelligence::media.tenor.coma bald man is sitting in a chair with his hand on his chin and looking up .Alt: The Picard face palm meme GIF / a bald man is sitting in a chair with his hand on his chin and looking up in disappointment 250
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 05/03/2026From FT comments 19043471521
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 28/02/2026::points at the sign:: Trump knows he’s losing the midterms. He’ll claim war with Iran / whoever he bombs next justifies emergency powers *he* *does* *not* *have* to take over elections. Because National Security. Courts can’t be fooled. No creating emergency powers for manufactured emergencies. 064
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Lawless war on Iran, because of the nuclear program we already destroyed, and ::waves hands:: missiles and regime change. Trump going full anti-capitalism illegally telling American companies they can’t work with Anthropic. Defeating the natsec threat of trans girls in Scouting. So much winning? 284
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerDarth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 28/02/2026How many illegal regime changes does it take to get Nobel Peace Prize? 531107198
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerKori Schake 🎃 @kschake.bsky.social · 27/02/2026groups representing roughly 700,000 tech workers within Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, all companies that have their own contracts with the Defence Department, signed an open letter urging the companies they worked for to also "refuse to comply" with the Pentagon's demands.”bbc.comTrump has ordered government agencies to stop using Anthropic AI toolsThe move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the Ministry of Defense. 317466
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 27/02/2026We desperately need to Make Antitrust Great Again. 041
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 26/02/2026@washingtonpost.com is reporting that Trump is considering invoking emergency powers to nationalize elections. But as our elections expert @alexandrachandler.bsky.social explains, the president does not have that power, no matter what kind of emergency he declares. 26627
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 04/02/2026"By personally participating in a raid and acting as a switchboard for the president, Gabbard has traded her statutory mandate for a partisan performance," @alexandrachandler.bsky.social told @newsweek.com's @gratefulgabe.bsky.social and @dangooding.bsky.socialnewsweek.comDonald Trump spoke with FBI agents about Georgia election search: ReportAccording to The New York Times, Donald Trump addressed FBI agents after a Georgia election search. 13814
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 30/01/2026Looking for a glimmer of hope? @annalovesvoting.bsky.social and @integrity-mttrs.bsky.social have an update on the effective organizing by small businesses in MN and how other cities can prepare for federal law enforcement deployments. Read their lessons here: protdem.org/3ZIGdcC 13122
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerIan Bassin @ianbassin.bsky.social · 29/01/2026BREAKING: Sec. Noem, AG Bondi and DNI Gabbard to address National Association of Secretaries of State tomorrow. According to planned remarks they will reveal that they have found Bigfoot, that Elvis is alive, that with the tooth fairy all three helped China steal the 2020 election. 1620150
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 27/01/2026BREAKING: The CA Senate advanced a key mechanism for gov accountability: the No Kings Act. We’re proud to partner with @scottwiener.bsky.social on this bill asserting that if any gov officer - local, state, or *fed* - violates your clearly established constitutional rights, you should have a remedy. 11497140
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerAmanda Carpenter @amandacarpenter.bsky.social · 25/01/2026The government can't be allowed to kill people without cause and say it was, um, terrorism later. It happened to the Venezuelan fisherman. It happened to Renee Good. It happened to Alex Pretti. It is a lie. www.axios.com/2026/01/25/t...axios.comTrump officials stick "terrorist" label on Americans killed by DHSMinneapolis shooting victim committed "act of domestic terrorism," Noem says 1220254
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Weren’t we all told it was liberals, progressives, and Democrats that didn’t believe in the 2nd Amendment, were going to bring in a Big Government papers-please police state, and trample on liberty? Oops. www.cnn.com/us/live-news...cnn.comBovino argues Second Amendment did not apply to PrettiAnti-ICE protesters were already marching in Minneapolis this weekend, and tensions in the city have been inflamed by another fatal shooting by a federal officer. Follow for live updates. 021
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerWalter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026They killed him, and then they immediately set to concocting lies about him. I know the killing is worse, and yet I can't escape the thought that the lying is what reveals the deeper abyss. 351036230
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerKatelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 24/01/2026media.tenor.coma man with a beard is smiling with his mouth openALT: a man with a beard is smiling with his mouth open 440852
Reposted by Alexandra ChandlerAsha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 24/01/2026This is apparently on X. I have a few concerns: 1) why is DHS sending photos of (alleged) evidence that should be in a secure chain of custody that is now lying on a car seat??? and 2) being armed does not on its own justify the use of deadly force — there has to be evidence he was trying to use it 29834231064
Alexandra Chandler @alexandrachandler.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Really proud of our team’s work and victory against injustices in VA that have gone on for generations. 150