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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
THIS 👇 HERE TOO.......
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
If you are shocked this am that Trump’s government executed a search warrant against a Democratic Member of Congress and ignored a judge’s order then you haven’t been paying attention. Stop saying this isn’t how it works in the US. It is exactly how it works under Trump.
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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The covert of “The Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead, a novel about a ‘reform school’ that brutalized and killed Black children in Florida, based on a real and terrible place.
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Kodiak149 @kodiak149.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the CDC have stopped recommending seven vaccines for children, including vaccines that protect against hepatitis B, RSV, and meningitis. These vaccines have kept millions of children out of the hospital and saved countless lives. I'm suing.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ruffalo: Keep the bastards away from our most vulnerable people, our beloved, beloved immigrants. Because if you ain’t Native American, you’re an immigrant, a beautiful immigrant.
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Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sounds about white.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 04/10/2026
NEWS: After losing a major court fight, Trump and Todd Blanche’s DOJ is now begging a federal judge to kill Katie Phang’s Epstein files lawsuit altogether.
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Trump’s DOJ Begs Judge To Kill Epstein Files Case After Court Loss in Phang Lawsuit
The Justice Department now argues that journalist Katie Phang cannot use federal administrative law to force further disclosure.
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Seriously 😡
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Truth 💥 😡
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A win! A D.C. Superior Court judge has permanently barred Jeanine Pirro’s office from prosecuting a former Olympic canoeist over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
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Pocket News 📰 @jeanpocket.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today before Senate.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Catholic Diocese of San Diego organized the procession for World Day of Migrants and Refugees “As a religious person, a person of faith, or just as a human being, something in your heart tells you a certain truth," said Rev. Santarosa, "that each and every person deserves dignity and respect."
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Thousands flock to interfaith march in San Diego to proclaim dignity for immigrants
Catholic Diocese of San Diego organized Sunday’s procession to mark World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So much of what we are confronting today is best understood by the actions undertaken by white communities in response to integration orders. White supremacy is a form of democratic nihilism. Every institution, norm, and value of democracy will be sacrificed for it. calendar.eji.org/racial-injus...
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Sep. 27, 1958 | White Little Rock Voters Choose to Close Public Schools Rather Than Integrate
Learn more about our history of racial injustice
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 27/09/2026
NEW: GOP Georgia U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins says he's "fine" with sending federal troops to the polls, and idea floated often by Trump officials. Problem with that is this is illegal and a form of voter intimidation.
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‘Fine with me’: GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins backs federal troops at polls
Rep. Mike Collins (R), the GOP candidate for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat, said he was “fine” with sending federal troops to the polls, though this is illegal.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Stephen Miller’s Office of Remigration was deliberately named to announce to the world that white nationalism is now the basis for US immigration policy. If Dems win power, they should defund it. They should also defund third-country deportations. New from me: newrepublic.com/article/2157...
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 25/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING: In a major loss for voters, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to initiate voter roll purges using a flawed database involving Americans' private data. The ruling will disproportionately impact naturalized citizens who've been wrongly flagged in the system.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 24/09/2026
A federal judge weighing whether to block President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from White House grounds expressed some skepticism Wednesday in response to the government's defense of the move. to.pbs.org/4ySuPdI
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Judge questions Trump's ban of three prominent news outlets from White House
A federal judge weighing whether to block President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from White House grounds expressed some skepticism Wednesday in response to the government's defense of the...
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I stand with Kaitlan💥
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Dan Pfeiffer @danpfeiffer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A brand new poll shows that voters aren’t just pissed about the economy; they are rejecting every element of the Trump agenda. They don’t like the man; they don’t like what he’s done, and they absolutely hate his latest ideas. www.messageboxnews.com/p/nbc-poll-t...
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NBC Poll: The Midterms Are a Referendum on Trump, and He's Losing
A new poll finds voters are more motivated to oppose him than in 2018—and they're punishing every candidate tied to his agenda.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 22/09/2026
The Trump administration may target areas with large immigrant and non-English-speaking populations during the midterms, Democratic officials warn. They say it's part of the administration’s effort to validate false claims of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens: demdock.com/4xAn5Mk
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 21/09/2026
NEW: Democrats asked a judge to force DHS to disclose what steps it's taking to compile lists of voting-age citizens in each state. The party argued the agency violated a court order by failing to provide updates on the effort, which stems from Trump's anti-mail voting executive order.
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DHS ignored court by continuing work on voter citizenship lists without notice, Democrats allege
The Trump administration violated a court order when it failed to provide updates on its efforts to compile lists of voting-age citizens in each state, Democrats say.
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Peggy Shinners @pshinkicker61.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Americans taking to the streets to stand up to the malignantly narcissistic megalomaniac. #HandsOffTheKennedyCenter #VoteBlueNoMatterWho
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 19/09/2026
"It's a story about a president of the United States who is continuing to squeeze freedom of the press," says Jonathan Capehart. "Our job, no matter where we are, no matter where we sit, is to report the news, report it in real time and to hold power accountable. to.pbs.org/3T8kfAk
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Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump's attacks on press freedom
Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump attempting to ban media outlets from the White House...
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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 19/09/2026
At the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 1000s have linked hands and are demanding “Hands Off the Arts” while surrounding the center.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In a major victory, we have stopped the U.S. Department of Education from using its illegal anti-diversity policy to cut grant programs for teachers. Kids in rural and underserved communities deserve access to qualified teachers and a quality education.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18/09/2026
🚨NEW: Todd Blanche has filed an appeal of Judge Emmet Sullivan’s order requiring him to turn over unredacted handwritten FBI notes and take other steps in Katie Phang’s Epstein files lawsuit by September 24. Phang says Blanche is continuing his “Herculean efforts” to avoid turning over the files.
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Todd Blanche Fights Judge’s Order for Unredacted FBI Notes as Deadline Looms
Attorney General Todd Blanche is appealing a federal judge’s latest order in journalist and attorney Katie Phang’s lawsuit over the Justice Department’s
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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
My office is fighting to protect a historic cemetery for formerly enslaved people in Queens as the property heads to auction. We're asking the court to ensure future owners understand their legal obligation to protect these unmarked graves. Everyone deserves to rest in peace.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Reminder. 💚✊
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 18/09/2026
The Immigrant Defense Network trained some 30,000 constitutional observers to document and record interactions between ICE and Minnesotans during the winter's immigration enforcement surge. Now, they’re leveraging the learnings to train “democracy protectors.”
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MN organization plans to launch 20 'democracy protection centers' ahead of midterms
Community leaders from COPAL are leveraging what they’ve learned after this winter’s federal surge and building out a network of constitutional observers to create a network of “democracy protectors.”
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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We won our lawsuit against the USDA over its illegal attempt to cut off SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents. This victory will help ensure our most vulnerable residents can access the programs they rely on to put food on the table.
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Tasha @toshyou.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
WOW: Here’s something the mainstream media won’t show you. Multiple unions band together outside City Hall in Portland, Oregon yesterday to rally in support of city workers. Where’s the coverage? Make sure everyone sees this. substack.com/@usdemocrati...
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US Democratic Socialists (@usdemocraticsocialists)
WOW: Here’s something the mainstream media won’t show you. Multiple unions banded together outside City Hall in Portland, Oregon yesterday to rally in support of city workers. Where’s the coverage? Ma...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17/09/2026
YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation
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YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation
Educator talks of ‘moral obligation’ and urges ‘every wealthy white celebrity’ to make similar donation YouTube star Ms Rachel has said she is matching rapper Macklemore’s $1m donation to organizations supporting Palestinians, calling on other public figures to follow suit. Macklemore, who was fired as the opening act on Ed Sheeran’s tour after saying “Free Palestine” on stage at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, pledged to donate the entirety of his earnings from Sheeran’s tour to several organizations focused on the Palestinian people. Continue reading...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
CHILDREN OF GAZA TO MACKLEMORE: “We know they tried to silence you. Thank you for supporting us and standing with Palestine.”
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Here’s the simplest bill I’m introducing: no ICE enforcement at school bus stops. Looking forward to a Republican explaining why they are against that. www.axios.com/2026/09/17/c...
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Sen. Chris Murphy introduces ICE bills to put GOP on defense
Murphy will introduce three bills Thursday afternoon to prevent ICE arrests near children.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 18/09/2026
📮 USPS is breaking the law by refusing to provide documents related to Trump’s anti-mail voting order, a new lawsuit alleges. SCOTUS put the plan on hold for the midterms. But the agency’s blueprint for implementing the order in future elections remains “uncertain and opaque,” the lawsuit says.
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Watchdog sues USPS over records from plan to restrict mail ballots
USPS is violating open records laws by refusing to provide documents on its plan to screen mail ballots as part of Trump’s anti-voting executive order, a nonpartisan government watchdog alleged in a n...
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A lot of people are discussing the idea of a 24/7 surveillance watch committee for the Kennedy Center following the reported Trump vandalism.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"What a sad state of affairs. What a tragedy. How small-minded, narcissistic." Maria Shriver reacts to the narcissist-in-chief shutting down the Kennedy Center (and potentially demolishing it) because he can't get his name on it like a giant toddler.
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Patti Bregman 🇨🇦🇺🇸 ♿ 🇨🇦 Hate crosses borders unless we stop it @abilityrules.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Cong Joyce Beatty won the latest round in the Kennedy Center marathon. The Board must give 30 days notice before making major changes or demolishing the Center. This was an emergency order. The battle isn't finished. Cong Beatty is an unsung hero. She is an ex officio member of the Board.
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is escalating fast. Attorneys for Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) are alerting a federal judge that the Trump team appears to be seriously considering demolishing the Kennedy Center.
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Don't know who made this. But we love you for making it ❤️
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Angel Mendez🏳️‍🌈🦋 @akm6.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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ACLU @aclu.org · 16/09/2026
NEW: We released a report showing how mass deportations are worsening the affordability crisis for everyone — driving down wages, killing jobs for Americans and noncitizens alike. It doesn’t have to be this way. A broad path to citizenship would create jobs, lift wages, and help working families.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BREAKING: Rep.Beatty filed for an emergency hearing after Trump's handpicked board shut the Kennedy Center in brazen defiance of a fed. court order A judge said no, they did it anyway & think they'll get away with it? Not happening @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG fight on w/ Rep.Beatty👇 -TN
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We are here to say: Black History is American History, we are not going back, and HANDS OFF the Smithsonian!!
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
DOGE was sold as a “massive money-saving operation.” But it actually saved nothing. The story was always about gutting the federal workforce and reshaping the agencies themselves. A new GAO report estimates federal agencies spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative
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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Judge blocks Trump administration’s restrictions on visas for foreign students and journalists, a rejection of efforts to use the immigration system to control the press. Journalists and students must be free to report & learn without fear of government retaliation. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...
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Judge Blocks Trump Rule Aimed at International Students and Journalists
Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote that the administration’s reasons for a rule limiting the length of stay for academics and journalists were “exceptionally weak.”
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