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Elections & Voting. Focus on CT regional info, when available. No one is free until we’re all free. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️BLM Ally to everyone except the hateful.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 06/10/2026
NEW: On September 23rd, Cook Political Report shifted the Kansas senate race from "likely republican" to "lean republican." Today, they changed it to "toss up." www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/sen...
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A Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats’ Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up; Two Other Races Shift Left
Four weeks out from Election Day, the Senate map is shifting further in Democrats’ favor — and with it, their odds of winning back the majority.While Republicans continue to have a financial edge in a...
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Expect that the regime will try to stay in power in any manner they can get away with. -Don’t let them get away with anything-
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Stay OFF of AMERICA(dot)gov & VOTE(dot)gov. DO NOT SIGN IN THROUGH LOGIN(dot)gov. TLDR: White House now owns the sites = very bad. Register through your state or county elections office. If you watch any video today, let this be it. Video by @thedreydossier.bsky.social youtu.be/PhYlp7d35jY?...
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America.gov is changing how you vote
YouTube video by The Drey Dossier
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
When abusers lose popular support, often acts of terror are used to justify removing freedoms. They are counting on your fear and confusion, but we are NOT confused & are brave in the face of fear. No matter what happens: DO NOT ALLOW MORE FREEDOMS TO BE TAKEN AWAY! youtube.com/shorts/t71ML...
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Making sense of Trump’s desire for terrorism from Iran toward LA and San Diego.
YouTube video by Timothy Snyder
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The last stage of being in a relationship with an abuser: When their mask slips and you plan to leave them, the only tool left is brutal force. They never count on you refusing to back down, though! These next months are crucial. We cannot allow them to win- no matter what.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Testosterone Pete’s entire personality is “cover up”. PSA to my friends: It never works long enough. We see you. Thank you, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
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Sande @sande0724.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fact.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 02/10/2026
We need all hands on deck over the next 32 days to defeat the fascists and reclaim the power of the pro-democracy majority. Anyone can help get out the vote in the states and districts that will decide the midterms: indivisible2026.org?utm_source=b...
(over an image of a map of the US that shows Indivisible’s nine Senate target states and 31 House target districts for the midterm elections) It’s time to win the midterms.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Looks like the leaders of the G7 are rooting for global fascism… By choosing to release the reserves now, the price of diesel in the US and Europe is expected to drop in the next few weeks: just in time for the Orange Coward to fool a few US midterm voters with lies. apnews.com/article/trum...
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G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
The Group of Seven rich democracies say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high pr...
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“Trump Illegally Bribes Voters in Red States ahead of Midterm Elections” Fixed the headline for you, @cnbc.com www.cnbc.com/2026/09/30/o...
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Trump administration starts sending $500 Obamacare refund checks — who stands to benefit
The refunds come after millions of people lost premium subsidies for their health insurance, and right before the midterm elections.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If it’s only “fraud” when you lose, there’s a problem with your reality- not the election. Vote this November with a resolute purpose the history books will remember as having saved democracy.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Sheriff who illegally confiscated ballots ordered to return them b/c among other illegal acts he committed, “…voted ballots belong in the custody of elections officials,”Judge Bonta said in his ruling. Now we await his criminal prosecution, CA. apnews.com/article/sher...
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California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots
The California Supreme Court has ruled that a Republican California sheriff must return over 650,000 ballots he seized following a November 2025 special election that favored Democrats.
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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Camilla Massacre is an example of systemic violence used to suppress voting rights & the resistance is part of ongoing struggle by @fairfightaction.bsky.social, @advancementproject.org, @brennancenter.org, @sentencingproject.bsky.social, @unitethepoor.bsky.social, & more. Lessons ⬇️on this history.
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Who Gets to Vote? Teaching About the Struggle for Voting Rights in the United States
Unit with three lessons on voting rights, including the history of the struggle against voter suppression in the United States.
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Progressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Whistleblower claims DHS agents told to obtain state voter records by hook or crook. "'...when officers have raised questions about the legality of this initiative, they’ve reportedly been told to proceed anyway and promised that they won’t be held... personally liable.’" abcnews.com/Politics/dhs...
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DHS agents allegedly directed to 'misrepresent' themselves to access state voter rolls, whistleblower claims
A whistleblower claims DHS has directed agents to "misrepresent" themselves and "violate state laws" in a voter probe, Democratic lawmakers say.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
One step closer to reversing the upside-down we currently live in (where abusers cry victimization when they experience accountability).
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Even Friedman knew capitalism had to be heavily regulated, and the ultra wealthy heavily taxed for it to work as a system. Time for the next chapter. Welcome back, matriarchy.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 17/09/2026
Marc Elias is so undefeated that the ready to rumble guy should announce his television appearances.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There’s a job for everyone this election season! 😉
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
“32% of US Women Still Hate Themselves; Rationalize Abuse. Journalists Normalizing it to Blame.” Fixed the title for you, @newsweek.com www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
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Trump’s approval rating nosedives with women before midterms
Two surveys show the president struggling with female voters as affordability concerns sharpen the GOP’s midterm challenge.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting restrictions
A federal judge in Boston extended on Friday a ban stopping President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new U.S. Postal Service rule that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahea...
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Separating fact from fiction is never easy. Sometimes we can’t believe it because it’s too awful to be true. Sometimes we believe because we want to have hope. May we all stay rooted in the truth, maintain hope, and work toward a just and equitable future (even if optimism isn’t a good bet).
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Important read for all defenders of democracy. The groundwork is being laid for an insane double-speak justification for martial law and political violence by the regime. Don’t be scared; be aware and push back on this NOW. HARD.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The regime’s plan (of course) is to sow doubt so the public believes them when they say the midterms were compromised, but “the administration… still has an obligation to distribute congressionally approved funding and maintain regional election security support.” #BelieveElectionOfficials not goons
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 03/09/2026
A federal judge permanently killed the Justice Department's lawsuit against Rochester, New York, over its decades-old sanctuary city policies, rejecting every argument President Donald Trump's attorneys threw at the city.
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Judge permanently tosses Trump's bid to punish upstate New York city that defied him
A federal judge permanently killed the Justice Department's lawsuit against Rochester, New York, over its decades-old sanctuary city policies, rejecting every argument President Donald Trump's attorneys threw at the city.The lawsuit targeted Rochester's sanctuary policies dating back to 1986, which ...
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Want a roadmap to killing off neurodivergent people? Just follow any piece of advice from RFK. Every one of these dark age quacks is a direct result of the voting choices of millions. Start planning your #midterm votes, ride shares, and educating everyone you know immediately. #vote
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social has been vocal about being on the right side of history regarding ICE, but refuses to advocate for the one thing that will stop these goons: action. It’s time to order the CT National Guard and every police officer to arrest and prosecute these goons for their crimes.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 28/08/2026
TODAY: Join the King family and Rev. Sharpton in DC to defend the sacred right to vote and honor the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington. As civil and voting rights erode before our eyes, we must carry the torch of justice forward to fight for our vote, our families, and our communities.
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March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote
August 28, 2026. Washington, D.C. Register to march, find a ride, or partner with us.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
63 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the first historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. They understood that equal economic and voting rights were the path to ending racial inequality in America.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
ICE cruelty in Danbury, Connecticut.
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James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This was always going to be the next step. There are no trans players in the WNBA so instead they're going after cis women who are insufficiently feminine for them.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 27/08/2026
Did I miss the big open letter signed by a hundred academics opposing this?
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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 27/08/2026
"for all the people “celebrating” this as a win “against” Meta, you’ve been fooled. Meta just cut a deal to put itself in charge of how social media works going forward. this is Meta taking a “please regulate me Daddy” approach to the government, & getting exactly what it really has been asking for"
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The authoritarian playbook is to threaten with power they don’t have. Call their bluff and use your power. 🔥Vote in the midterms no matter what!
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
COVlD is surging in Texas, leading to school closures and rising Emergency Room visits, disproportionately among babies. We became concerned about the possible surge 3 months ago today, and Texas was the impetus for our early-release of the PMC county-level map. pmc19.com/interactive.php
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 25/08/2026
🗳️ What can we do to preserve scientific research and public health? Vote. And get others to vote as well. Check out @Amandasmildtakes for a daily to list between now and the midterms. Spread the word. www.youtube.com/shorts/uNR4_...
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Daily action items from now until the midterms!!
https://amandasmildtakes.substack.com/p/daily-midterm-action-item-checklist__________________________________Subscribe to my Substack for more political and ...
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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Tuesday, August 25 - Tell Congress to Support Supreme Court Reform / Rank Your Beer Event 8/31 / Election Protection 201 TOMORROW
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Tuesday, August 25 - Tell Congress to Support Supreme Court Reform / Rank Your Beer Event 8/31 / Election Protection 201 TOMORROW — Indivisible Chicago Alliance
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Red vs blue colors for party identity and polarized language ramped up after the hanging chad disaster with the help of irresponsible journalism. IRL, not many people are strictly “this” or “that”, but 90%+ of the U.S. want life’s necessities socialized (as long as you don’t call it socialism!)
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Incredible @angieforfl.bsky.social Nixon pic 🔥
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Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson @ashdashlee.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The battleground map is lying to you. Yesterday, Tennessee started proving it. There are 88 days and three Memphians on the ballot. Pick a day between now and November and give it to one of their campaigns. That's where the work is. ❤️✊🏾
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Essential historical/contemporary look at how the census and gerrymandering was/is used to silence black, brown, and native representation and how to organize strategically for 2030’s census. If you read through one article today, let this be it. Many thanks, @ashdashlee.bsky.social
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“Delaware now joins New Jersey, Maryland, Colorado, Minnesota, Connecticut, New York, Virginia, Oregon, Washington, and California in enacting a state Voting Rights Act. In June, the Michigan state Senate passed its own Voting Rights Act, sending it to the state House. “
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Capital B @capitalb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Democrat Angie Nixon and Republican Byron Donalds both made history in their respective Florida races. Nixon could become the state's first Black U.S. senator, while Donalds could be Florida's first Black governor. bit.ly/4g0SF0s
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Surprise Wins in Florida Primaries Will Test the Future of State's Black Political Power
The state could elect its first Black governor and U.S. senator in November, while two white candidates seek to represent a historically Black district.
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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Todd Blanche: “I am not sure of the uproar of having a Border Patrol or ICE agent at a polling location. What's the risk?” Uhm, maybe because it’s illegal? Federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 592 prohibits deploying “troops or armed men” to locations where elections are held. An AG should know this.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Without inequality, there’s no opportunity to rally people in political insanity. Share the wealth back in the hands of the workers and watch extremism lose its’ grip.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
DOJ sued 30 states for access to their unreacted voter files. It is 0-21. States where DOJ has lost: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, RI, VA, WI, WV States where we don't yet have decisions: DE, GA, HI, ID, MN, NV, UT, VT, WA
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Just as important as solidarity: Strategy
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
How to save the world: Solidarity.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Congratulations, @justinjpearson.bsky.social Outstanding!!
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Breaking: GOP Congressman Andy Ogles, who has said gay people have “no place in America” and “Muslims don't belong in American society,” just lost his primary in Tennessee. He will no longer serve in Congress.
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Civil Discourse @civil-discourse1.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow... @thebaltimorebanner.com
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Maryland lawmakers approve redistricting amendment that now heads to voters in November
Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers approved a change to the state constitution Tuesday that will give them more flexibility in drawing congressional districts.
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