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Alisa Kesten

@alisakesten.bsky.social
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Hell yes: the butterfly effect. For equity/equality/empathy/democracy for my grandchildren & their generation. I Tok on Tik #BlueCrew #VOTE #TrophiesForTrump #Nana #Resista #Resister #BLM Re(w)ired www.tiktok.com/@ahkesten?_t=8sMgvfu…

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Taegan Goddard @politicalwire.com · 2h
Trump Leans On SCOTUS Shadow Docket politicalwire.com/2026/09/29/trump-…
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Trump Leans On SCOTUS Shadow Docket
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 16h
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy 🌮 Tuesday! Join us at this beachfront patio with fire pit, outdoor seating, infinity pool and endless beach for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🌴🔥💦☀️ Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
No sure anyone has ever regretted planning for the worst case and not needing the plan. Forever grateful to @marcelias.bsky.social and @democracydocket.com
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Cait Conley @caitfornewyork.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Tonight’s the night! Tune in to News 12 at 8:00 p.m. for the first #NY17Debate.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Total Active Cases: 197 Active Voting Rights Cases: 160 Active Redistricting Cases:  37 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 78 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 82 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 29 www.democracydocket.com
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Good morning Alisa! Happy Monday! Love the meme! 36 days till midterms! Let’s do this!!
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thanks to all who are working on their personal networks to make sure every eligible voter is registered. Step 2: make sure they vote! nationalvoterregistrationday.org/press-releas...
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PRESS RELEASE – National Voter Registration Day Announces 550,000 New or Updated Registrations as Part of This Year’s Activation | National Voter Registration Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2026 Contact: press@nationalvoterregistrationday.org National Voter Registration Day Announces 550,000 New or Updated Registrations as Part of This Year’s Activatio...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Donald Trump hates me. youtube.com/shorts/VUtAH...
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Why Trump Hates Me
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
After meeting 50+new Resister friends on my Starter Pack yesterday, I had to do another one today to include them and give them a boost!🚀🚀 Also included some long-standing Bluesky friends and Community builders!! 🙌🙌 #BreakfastCrew #BlueCrew go.bsky.app/7P451YD
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Whatifisaidit @whatifisaidit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Starter Pack #51 filled with some great Resisters, Community builders, Democracy defenders and wonderful friends you should be following!!💙🦋💙 #BlueCrew #BreakfastCrew We are #StrongerTogether go.bsky.app/MvMnCqE
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"My gut is, there's no way we're releasing this information to the federal government." That's Vermont's secretary of state, answering the regime's demand for her voters' data. They sued her for it. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/great-news...
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Trump put Mary McElroy on the federal bench. Then his EPA's $7 billion solar kill landed in her courtroom, along with the emails behind it. She read them. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/great-news...
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is the time to double down. #DemocracyDocket is the solid resource to stay up to date on what our Caped Crusader and his team are doing to preserve this elections and more.
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If you wait for perfection, you may end up with something far less. #midterms2026 #democracy
Perfect is not on the ballot. The future is. 2026 midterms.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court GRANTS People Not Politicians stay application, ordering the 2022 map to be in effect for the midterms! A victory for Elias Law Group, our clients People Not Politicians and Richard von Glahn, and the people of Missouri. www.democracydocket.com/cases/missou...
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🚨Onder v. Missouri
Learn more here.
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lake-life-girl.bsky.social @lake-life-girl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Good morning K🦋B and #BreakfastCrew! A cozy cabin, a love shack so to speak, is a great place to ease into the weekend. Let’s get those toes in the sand & enjoy the heck out of this day! TGIF!! ☀️☕️🏖️🌊🍹😎
Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.  Black and white poster of Dolly Parton smiling. 
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy Thursday!🌸🌺 Spending the day at this tropical retreat, wrap-around porch, lagoon style pool & path to the beach for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🏝️☀️🌊 Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I wish I lived in Kansas to have the chance to vote for Adam Hamilton for Senate! I can support him but if you are a voter in the state, please vote and work your networks 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you want to know how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join in #theoathproject and share with others. Important initiative by @acslaw.bsky.social nonpartisan action. I’m in!
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American Constitution Society @acslaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Take the oath on your own or with colleagues, friends, or family. Record on your phone or computer, and make it personal—in a place or with people who mean something to you. Find the oath and recording instructions: www.acslaw.org/the-oath-pro...
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The Oath Project Take the oath. Make it yours. The Constitution belongs to all of us. Let’s celebrate it together. This Constitution Day, join people across the country in taking a simple oath to supp...
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American Constitution Society @acslaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Constitution belongs to all of us. This Constitution Day, we’re launching The Oath Project—a nonpartisan invitation to record and share an oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution. They’re adding their voices. We invite you to add yours. #TheOathProject
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This could be really bad news for the reelection chances of Maine Republican Senator, Suzie Tom Collins. More in comments ⤵️
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy Wednesday!🍁🍃🍂 Enjoy the Fall foliage at this cliffside mountain lodge with heated pool and lots of exploring for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🏡🌲🪾⛰️ Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
AI>SI=ASS (Actually Super Stupid) #vote
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 22/09/2026
NEW: Donald Trump made 1,156 personal financial trades in July. It should be illegal for the president to trade individual stocks - period.
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Sally Deal - 📞 Call your legislators @ (202)224-3121 ⏰24/7! @sallydeal4.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Susan Collins faced allegations of a pay-to-play scheme involving a defense contractor who funneled illegal donations to her reelection campaign in exchange for federal funding. It fell by the wayside with Trump's overhaul of the Justice Department & FBI. Huh. 🤔 GO TROY! bsky.app/profile/sall...
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Kash Patel’s FBI shut down an investigation into allegations involving Susan Collins and a scheme to funnel illegal campaign contributions from a defense contractor seeking lucrative federal contracts. She belongs in prison, not the Senate. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/u...
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Let’s be very clear. We go in to save democracy together. We will not agree on everything. We must set aside differences today in order to rebuild core institutions based on values of principled justice and opportunity. Start the #dominoeffect with you vote. Grow from there.
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Together We Build A More Perfect Union
ALT: Together We Build A More Perfect Union
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I am not a pundit or an analyst. I don't offer speculation about what might happen — I give you insights from the standpoint of a lawyer with a history of being on the front line. Become a Democracy Docket premium member now to support its work and never miss out. demdock.com/4buyZ2c
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Missouri referendum proponents asked a federal appeals court Monday to pause its ruling requiring the state to use its 2025 GOP congressional gerrymander in the November elections while they seek U.S. Supreme Court review. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Missouri referendum backers ask 8th Circuit to pause ruling requiring GOP gerrymander for midterms
The emergency request comes after the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Missouri’s plan to use its 2022 congressional map in November would violate the Constitution.
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy Tuesday! 🌮🌺☀️ No shoes required at this beachfront villa with welcoming pool and chaise lounges with umbrellas at today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🏝️☀️🌊👙 Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
New Starter Pack #50 filled with great resisters, Community builders, Democracy defenders and wonderful friends you should be following!🦋💙🦋 #BlueCrew #BreakfastCrew #VoteBlue go.bsky.app/JcPu2E2
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Suzzi @suzzisulli.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
GM & TY, Ray! 💙💙 @raykwong.lol @moberzan.bsky.social @chaserbaybe.bsky.social @caviarbutty.bsky.social @danellek.bsky.social @alisakesten.bsky.social @joachim123.bsky.social @bhamilton001.bsky.social @calgontakemeaway2.bsky.social @suzzisulli.bsky.social
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a sweeping package of election laws Saturday, including a measure making it a felony to seize ballots, election records or voting technology before an election is certified. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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California enacts new election safeguards against potential Trump interference in midterms
It’s the latest move by the Golden State to prevent law enforcement or federal officials from disrupting the counting of votes ahead of the midterms.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I would never eat dinner with Donald Trump. I would never clap or laugh at his jokes. I would never shake his hand. When he attacks me, I wear his scorn as a badge of honor. I founded Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. Subscribe now. demdock.com/4w6emld
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america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
¡ THIS ¡ is The Kennedy Center! 💥💯 ❤️‍🔥👑🥲😍🤩😘 #KennedyCenter
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official warned federal prosecutors that they could be fired if they refused to pursue voter fraud cases brought to them by the FBI or Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to an MS NOW report. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Report: Top DOJ official threatens to fire prosecutors who refuse to pursue voter fraud cases
The reported threat comes as federal agencies devote increasing resources to investigations of possible noncitizen voting, which is exceptionally rare.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Democrats are calling on the DHS internal watchdog to open a probe into new whistleblower claims that the agency unlawfully accessed state voting records as part of the Trump administration’s escalating attempts to access state voter data. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Exclusive: Senate Dems demand watchdog probe into new DHS whistleblower allegations
They said DHS's use of personal data to access voting records is "a political exercise that poses risks to national security."
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We did it! 800,000 subscribers to the Democracy Docket's YouTube Channel. www.youtube.com/democracydoc...
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! It’s Friday! 🙌🙌 Keeping it simple with the perfect tropical beach getaway designed for doing nothing but relaxing for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🏝️☀️🌊 Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS lawsuit seeking to compel Vermont to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and our clients. DOJ is now 0-24. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/vermon...
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🚨 United States of America v. Hanzas
Learn more here.
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy Thursday!🏡🌲🪾☀️ Enjoy hiking, fishing or kayaking at this wilderness retreat in the Mountains on a private lake for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🛶🎣🐠🥾💦 Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Total Active Cases: 204 Active Voting Rights Cases: 164 Active Redistricting Cases:  40 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 84 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 79 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 31 www.democracydocket.com
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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Happy Wednesday, Alisa! Halfway to the weekend—keep going! 🩵
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy Wednesday! 🙌🐫🙌 Enjoy this stone cottage with hot tub and cascading waterfalls into a lagoon style pool below for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🏡💦🌲☀️ Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy 🌮 Tuesday!🌸🌼🌺 See you at this beachfront villa with infinity pool. Enjoy a walk on the beach or just relaxing for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!🏝️☀️🌊🏄‍♀️ Coffee, Tea, Juices & Cocktails ready!🍹☕️🥂🫖 Meet new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcomed! Comment ✍️ say Hi! 👋
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Alisa Kesten @alisakesten.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Raise your hand if you hope there is a Presidential Medal of Honor one day for @marcelias.bsky.social
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