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Industrial/Organizational Psychologist (retired)--Professional Career. Children's book writer--Current Career. Old school progressive. www.amazon.com/dp/B08BLJSW6T

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 8h
absolutely critical reading:
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 10h
Who funds the Neo Nazi AfD? Overwhelmingly, it's the Kremlin and Russian interfaces.
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 9h
The Iran War is costing Americans $2,000 per household according to analysis by Moody's Analytics and Brown University.
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Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 11h
10/12 Troy Jackson's campaign goes up with an unconventional ad on Mainers’ heating costs #maine #MEpolitics
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14h
Great News!
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13h
The Trump administration must stop buying and airing taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring President Donald Trump for the pivotal midterm elections, a federal judge said in a win for pro-democracy groups. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump’s taxpayer-funded propaganda ads halted by federal judge
The Trump administration must stop buying and airing taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring President Donald Trump for the pivotal midterm elections, a federal judge said in a win for pro-democracy ...
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 13h
7/ I spell out war through weakness here: snyder.substack.com/p/war-throug...
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War Through Weakness
Trump’s Superpower Suicide in Iran and Russia
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 13h
Stock holdings now exceed the value of primary residences in the U.S. Yet the typical family's home is worth five times their stock portfolio. In other words, the gains from the stock market boom are going to the top.
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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
New primer about the news from the last few hours that the US is getting back to business with Russia. This is not Trump being erratic, it is not about diesel, it is not a small move. It is about the US moving to a more active position of helping Putin. phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/this-is-ab...
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This Is About Much More Than Just Diesel
What Really Matters From The Last Few Hours
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 09/10/2026
Year after year, election deniers trot out the same lies. Know what’s coming: bit.ly/4yImwSj
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Anticipating Election Misinformation in the 2026 Midterms
Election misinformation often follows the same pattern every cycle. Here are some of the false and misleading claims that voters are likely to see.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 08/10/2026
Imposing 18-year term limits for justices would improve the Supreme Court by ensuring no single person has generational power, by giving each president two appointments per four-year term, and by lowering the stakes of the confirmation process. bit.ly/47DWAuZ
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3 Charts that Show the Need for Supreme Court Term Limits
Interactive data visualizations analyzing changes in Supreme Court tenure, unequal numbers of presidential appointments, and narrowing Senate confirmation votes make the case for reform.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 07/10/2026
To demonstrate how the Supreme Court has changed over time, we’ve created data visualizations to highlight the trends toward longer tenures, narrowing Senate confirmation votes, and fluctuations in the number of appointments by each president. bit.ly/47DWAuZ
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3 Charts that Show the Need for Supreme Court Term Limits
Interactive data visualizations analyzing changes in Supreme Court tenure, unequal numbers of presidential appointments, and narrowing Senate confirmation votes make the case for reform.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 07/10/2026
California will forever mourn the lives stolen by terrorists on October 7, and the immense carnage that has followed in the years since. May all who call the region home know the peace, security, and healing every human being deserves.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Something unprecedented happened during my visit to the Gulf. For the first time in 20 years in Congress, I was denied entry to U.S. military facilities and even meetings with military leaders. An order from Hegseth - that applies to both parties - to hide the cost of the war.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DHS reportedly collected data about anti-ICE protestors in Maine, uploading their photos and license plate numbers into a database. That database was built by Palantir — which may be the most dangerous corporation in America. Watch.
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The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
The AI surveillance state is real — and it's being built by Palantir.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
NEW EPISODE: When asked earlier this year if he regretted not seizing voting machines and ballots after the 2020 election, Donald Trump said, "Well, I should have." Now he's telling us exactly what he plans to do in this year's midterms, and this time, we should believe him. youtu.be/MBLiMjSXros
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Trump Just Admitted His Post-Election Plans. Believe Him.
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Job creation numbers: "The blue columns point to Biden’s presidency, while the red columns point to Trump’s..." www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 02/10/2026
Eight years ago today, the Saudi government directed the brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Virginia resident and journalist dedicated to shining a light on the truth. As we honor his memory and courage, we must fight for accountability and defend press freedom worldwide.
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corgifan-5.bsky.social @corgifan-5.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We live in Maryland and are 100% pro-vac. Thank you Maryland for stepping up to provide vaccine recommendations and schedules based on scientific data.
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corgifan-5.bsky.social @corgifan-5.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I support Wikipedia, where information is still human-created, fact-checked, and 100% free. Join me! donate.wikimedia.org
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Make your donation now - Wikimedia Foundation
Donate to the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and other crucial free knowledge projects. Each year, the generosity of the 2% of readers who donate allows us to expand the reac...
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 21/09/2026
"No company should be permitted to bully a state into abandoning its job of protecting consumers against increased market power. Ellison’s threats may be an indication that his corporation is afraid of the scrutiny a merger trial would bring."
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AGs Must Not Cave to Paramount’s Empty Threat to Leave California
No company should be allowed to bully a state into abandoning its job of protecting consumers.
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The labor share of economic output hit its lowest point on record in Q2 2026.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 21/09/2026
Since Trump’s pardons, insurrectionists have sought offices from town clerk and school board all the way up to governorships and congressional seats—but voters across the country are overwhelmingly rejecting them. 🧵
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 18/09/2026
There is no reason that newborns should die because HHS and CDC leadership rather preserve their political positioning.
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When Public Health Denies Pathogens, Children Pay the Price
The first measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years should have been a clarion call.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 18/09/2026
Exclusive: More American service members have died in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has disclosed publicly, according to six U.S. officials familiar with the data.
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More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
* VIRGINIA GOVERNOR SAYS STATE IS BANNING NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS FOR DATA CENTERS, REQUIRING STRICTER PERMITTING AND CLEAN ENERGY MANDATES FOR THE SERVER WAREHOUSES @reuters.com
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Patriotic Millionaires @patrioticmillionaires.org · 18/09/2026
When 50 of the world’s richest billionaires produce more carbon emissions in 90 minutes than the average person does in their life, we need a system that accurately taxes the biggest offenders for the harm they're causing our planet. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Private jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial planes and are undertaxed in US, report says
Number of private jets has surged in recent years, but they do not pay commensurate portion of fees to FAA operations
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Global oil stockpiles are down nearly 500 million barrels since the start of the Iran War.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Loose plaster at the Kennedy Center? Same as my bathroom: you repair it & put a little net over it You don't close the place -- They're closing it to spare Trump the embarrassment: the artists & audience fled after his takeover @cnn.com👇 -TN
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Mike Rogers is just trying to take another swing at the revolving door of politics. 🚪 But if you want somebody who’s never taken a dime of corporate PAC money, then I’m your guy.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump botched the reflecting pool liner & blamed an Olympian, Davey Hearn, for it Same move w/ the Kennedy Center: when the law said no, he says he'll knock it down Break it, blame someone else, destroy it, that's the playbook @allinwithchris.bsky.social 👇 -TN
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
EXCLUSIVE: The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe told Democracy Docket that it hasn’t received an invitation from the Trump administration to observe the midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Exclusive: These international observers have monitored US elections for decades. This time, the Trump admin didn’t invite them
It’s the latest ominous sign that the U.S. is backsliding on democracy — and adds to concerns that the administration wants to undermine the vote.
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 16/09/2026
These groups are working to protect our elections
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Supreme Court has blocked Trump's anti-mail voting rule for the midterms. But the fight for free and fair elections is not over. Democracy Docket is tracking every detail as it happens. Sign up now: demdock.com/4w6emld
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/09/2026
“The Government is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its challenge to the District Court’s preliminary injunction,” the court said in a brief, unsigned order. “And the equitable factors applicable for obtaining emergency relief from this Court do not favor a stay.”
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Responding to new whistleblower claims, Democrats warned against what they called the latest Trump administration move to “rig the election” by illegally accessing voter data. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Democratic senators blast Trump scheme to ‘rig the election’ by illegally accessing voter data, following whistleblower claims
“It’s unreliable data, combined with data they couldn’t get through failed litigation, being used to manufacture allegations and misidentify individuals as an ‘unlawful voter’ and that false label has...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I am tired of people saying we can’t win in front of the Supreme Court. I’m annoyed by those who say my firm is too partisan to be effective. Today we won a huge redistricting fight before SCOTUS and a ballot access case before the Nebraska Supreme Court. The lesson: When we fight we win.
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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 10/09/2026
This morning in Glen Allen, I attended the annual Sovereign Nations of Virginia Conference to discuss the integral role of our tribes to the history, culture, and economy of Virginia. I'll keep working to advance their priorities and make sure all indigenous Virginians have a voice in DC.
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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Here is my longer take about why, even though it won't capture the headlines for more than a day or two, the decision by ABC not to run Kimmel's interview with Talarico (it will still run on YouTube) is an absolute abomination and really terrible anti-democratic scandal. youtu.be/Nd6Q3noXQ9k
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Trump's Jimmy Kimmel SCANDAL Just Got Much Worse
YouTube video by Talking Feds with Harry Litman
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Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 08/09/2026
They can lie and call it whatever they want but the American people know the truth: Donald Trump got us into an endless WAR that has caused skyrocketing prices at home while putting our servicemembers in danger abroad. We must end this war immediately.
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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
It’s official: On November 3rd, Question 3 will be on the ballot. Marylanders and no one else – not Donald Trump, not party bosses – will determine the future of our democracy.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 05/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: A federal appeals court rejected Trump DOJ’s emergency bid to revive DHS’ expanded SAVE system to check and purge voter rolls ahead of the midterms.
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In latest win for voters, appeals court rejects bid to revive DHS voter purge database, for now
The ruling is another significant setback for the administration’s efforts to restrict voting ahead of November. And it comes a day after a federal judge blocked the administration from implementing…
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 05/09/2026
🗺️ REDISTRICTING LATEST: Maryland voters will be able to vote on a constitutional amendment on redistricting this November after a ruling from the state supreme court. Should voters approve the measure, it would clear the way for Democrats to counteract a wave of GOP gerrymanders nationwide.
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Maryland Supreme Court upholds Democrats' redistricting plan
Should voters approve the measure upheld by the court, it would clear the way for state Democrats to redraw congressional maps for the 2028 election.
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
a brave American stepped forward to disclose damning evidence of wrongdoing at the core of Trump’s effort to disrupt mail-in voting and rig the election. The courage required to bring such vital information to the public (and to the federal court in advance of Thursday’s hearing) is breathtaking.
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Undaunted
First amendment heroes
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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
ICE enforcement has not increased employment for native-born Americans.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
BREAKING: We filed multiple briefs to respond to today's SHOCKING USPS whistleblower report 👉 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u... We are helping make sure everyone's vote is free & fair @democracydefendersfund.org @campaignlegal.org @lulacorg.bsky.social will not allow Trump’s mail ballot interference
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 01/09/2026
Trump’s campaign to undermine the midterm elections is losing. The only way it wins is if people stay home. bit.ly/46sOeFT
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Noise and Confusion from the Supreme Court
The high court’s latest doesn’t change mail voting rules.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
In the post-DOGE era, permanent cuts make us all vulnerable to extreme weather. We need to listen to the scientists. joycevance.substack.com/p/five-quest...
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Five Questions with Meteorologist John Morales
About that climate change that isn't happening...
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corgifan-5.bsky.social @corgifan-5.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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The Ratcliffe Visit To Moscow: A Case Study Of White House Press Manipulation
Weakness Repackaged As Strength
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