Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 3hThe 149-page complaint alleges Good’s killing was not an isolated incident, but the “predictable and intended product” of a coordinated federal operation that plaintiffs say targeted Minnesota’s Somali and Hispanic communities and sought to intimidate people documenting… 5/ 31323164
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeLou iz BLou @louisblou.bsky.social · 7hGood Morning, Everyone! Hope you’re feeling great today!👋🏻👋🏻 #BLouPicks 🎶🎶#EarWorm 🎶🎶 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Vanilla Fudge - Take Me For A Little While 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 m.youtube.com/watch?v=3qVq...m.youtube.comTake Me For A Little While (1967)- Vanilla FudgeYouTube video by Trade Martin 9251
Darrel Grattidge @darrelgrattidge.bsky.social · 20hNASA's Perseverance Mars rover finds groundwater, lakes, and hot fluids in one place | ScienceDaily share.google/9kl2R577nzab...share.googleNASA's Perseverance Mars rover finds groundwater, lakes, and hot fluids in one placeNASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a surprisingly complicated history of water in Jezero Crater. Scientists expected the crater’s Margin Unit to contain lake sediments, but instead found ancient ... 173
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 21hEnrollment up 0.7% at Kansas public universities, totals slip at community and technical colleges | #ksleg #ksed via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/09/30/e...kansasreflector.comEnrollment up 0.7% at Kansas public universities, totals slip at community and technical colleges • Kansas ReflectorFinancial and demographic trends diminish enrollment at universities, community colleges and technical colleges coordinated by the Kansas Board of Regents. 084
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeWatchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 21hPropaganda by Hegseth. He is an intolerant religious extremist and what he is peddling is dangerous. Our universities have been up until the Trump era, the envy of the world - specifically because of their diversity. They are the pillars of American liberalism - on which this country was founded. 094
Darrel Grattidge @darrelgrattidge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.maptap.gg September 30 90👑 96🏅 100🎯 92👑 66🤫 Final score: 860maptap.gg🎯MapTap Daily Geography GamePlay MapTap - the daily geography game! Find 5 world locations on a 3D globe with historical stories. Free browser-based daily game for geography lovers. 000
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 30/09/2026Trump TV ads paid for with $20M in Homeland Security funds, Dems find | via @jonshorman.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/09/30/r...kansasreflector.comTrump TV ads paid for with $20M in Homeland Security funds, Dems find • Kansas ReflectorPresident Donald Trump is tapping $20 million in Homeland Security funding to pay for TV ads that heavily feature him ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats said Tuesday as the promos critics call ... 21912
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🚨BREAKING: Key federal agencies failed to provide any records to back up President Donald Trump’s allegations that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote in various blue states, a nonpartisan government watchdog said in a new lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comDHS has failed to provide records to prove Trump’s allegations of noncitizen voting, watchdog saysKey federal agencies failed to provide any records to back up President Donald Trump’s allegations that 278,000 noncitizens are improperly registered to vote, a nonpartisan government watchdog said in... 11231341284
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeBrookings Institution @brookings.edu · 30/09/2026A new USPS policy reducing some rural post offices from two daily pickups to one could lead to an estimated 43,000-55,000 additional mail ballot rejections nationwide. Elena Patel examines the potential impact and offers recommendations for voters, USPS, and election officials.brook.gsNew post office policy could lead to the rejection of tens of thousands of mail-in ballots in November | BrookingsNew analysis examines how a Post Office policy could affect mail-in ballot delivery times and lead to additional ballot rejections in November. 054
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 30/09/2026Kansas Legislature’s leaders still awaiting delivery of new bill-writing software program | #ksleg via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/09/30/k...kansasreflector.comKansas Legislature's leaders still awaiting delivery of new bill-writing software program • Kansas ReflectorThe bill-writing software for the Kansas Legislature that was supposed to be operational months before start of the 2026 legislative session in January remains ill-equipped for implementation. 155
Reposted by Darrel Grattidgebud (...) @gotsomebluebud.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Good Morning!!! Roll Over Beethoven youtu.be/EOrMg3pY7hw?...youtu.beChuck Berry - Roll Over Beethoven (1956)YouTube video by ticktock70 6291
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeHere’s Johnny 💙🇺🇸🐕🦺🎶🎸🇨🇦BLM🌈🇺🇦 @heresjohnny.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🤠Howdy Buckaroos & Top O’ the morning ☕️ 🎸🥁🎻 🎹 It’s #C&WWednesday 🧇🌭 #EarWorm #MusicChallenge #GreedIsKillingTheWorld A Way Cool band with a Way Cool 🎶👌 The Mavericks - “Come Unto Me” 🎸🪗🎹🎺 youtu.be/EiIzChCyB8s?...youtu.beThe Mavericks - Come Unto Me | ACL Presents: Americana Music FestivalYouTube video by Austin City Limits 11363
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Tuesday allowed a pro-voting challenge to Louisiana’s proof-of-citizenship voter registration law to move forward, including claims that the law discriminates against voters based on national origin. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comJudge greenlights challenge to Louisiana anti-voting law, citing discrimination claimsThe judge found that the pro-voting plaintiffs had plausibly alleged that officials in Lafayette Parish discriminated against some registration applicants based on national origin. 171853594
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeCalvin C @cals-a-dem1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What a vindictive and petty “president” we have. #CorruptAndComplicitGOP #Resist #VoteBlue #JackSmith apple.news/AEVbTivwiSvW...apple.newsFormer Trump prosecutor Jack Smith tells Senate he won't be 'silenced' by prosecution threats — ReutersFormer US special counsel Jack Smith told senators on Tuesday he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution, as he faced Republican accusations of abuse of power in his investigations of Presiden... 175
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to the polls is illegal. And it’s deeply unpopular among voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comNearly half of Americans don’t want ICE at polls, survey showsNearly 40% of Americans surveyed also don't want national Guardsmen at polling places. Public dissent comes as three major lawsuits were filed to block federal interference at polling places this mont... 30695229
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 29/09/2026Kansas Court of Appeals pokes hole in Wichita roofing employees’ overtime ruling | #ksleg via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/09/29/k...kansasreflector.comKansas Court of Appeals pokes hole in Wichita roofing employees' overtime ruling • Kansas ReflectorKansas Court of Appeals finds state Department of Labor erroneously relied on federal law in case of eight roofers in Wichita denied overtime pay. 031
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 29/09/2026Opinion by Ben Palen: Thoughts from Kansas farmers as the US careens toward moral and fiscal bankruptcy | #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2026/09/29/t...kansasreflector.comOpinion: Thoughts from Kansas farmers as the US careens toward moral and fiscal bankruptcy • Kansas ReflectorOpinion by Ben Palen: Farmers see a nation that is adrift, one that is “led” by a president aided and abetted by people who have no moral code. They see a nation that has lost the respect and the trus... 41911
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 29/09/2026Summer intern @bayaburgess.bsky.social profiled eight Leavenworth community members who spoke out against CoreCivic opening an ICE detention facility, and are continuing to advocate for immigrants #ksleg kansasreflector.com/2026/09/29/p...kansasreflector.comProfiles in resistance: Residents of this Kansas town unite in opposition to ICE and CoreCivic • Kansas ReflectorKansas Reflector is telling the personal stories of eight Leavenworth commuity members who gather volunteers, raise money and host meetings for the sake of those in detainment. They don’t share the sa... 0191108
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeCalvin C @cals-a-dem1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026#CorruptAndComplicitGOP #Resist #MitchMcConnell 🤪😁 youtu.be/M7uY0AIxJNQ?...youtu.beMITCHigan J. McConnell – Hello Ma Baby! #LooneyTunes #MitchMcConnell #SatireYouTube video by Midnight Oil Productions (Jason Moore) 054
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeHappytobe23 @happytobemein23.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Good morning ☀️😊🎶 My first choice today is this…one of my favorites. Romeo and Julie…Dire Straits www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC95...youtube.comDire Straits - Romeo And Juliet (Official Music Video)YouTube video by DireStraitsVEVO 5291
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 29/09/2026Almost immediately after his second term began, Trump started taking steps to try to control elections. “This is his fixation,” Marc Elias says. “This is the unifying force that holds the MAGA movement together.” They're betting you'll stop paying attention. Don't: demdock.com/3T3Owjg 5338142
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeAl Toth @atoth99.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Tuesday 👍 @neverforgetjan6.bsky.social @gxldsociety.bsky.social @atoth99.bsky.social @shtikdrek.bsky.social @jedi-skywalker.bsky.social @w3ctk.com @wareagle85.bsky.social @baileywilee.bsky.social 15015
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Last night I wrote about consequences, and what happens when the courts give Trump a pass. I hope you'll take a moment to read it, especially in this moment where we see the Court isn't immune to public pressure—Justice Alito just recused from a case because of it. 18615207
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 28/09/2026The signs offer quick cash for homes. But states want more oversight. | via Kevin Hardy kansasreflector.com/2026/09/28/r...kansasreflector.comThe signs offer quick cash for homes. But states want more oversight. • Kansas ReflectorThe signs, text messages and mailers promise cash, quick sales and a seamless means of unloading unwanted homes. But advocates say the business of buying homes for cash can confuse vulnerable homeowne... 093
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration cannot leverage grants meant to help prevent terrorist attacks to force states and local governments to adopt a slate of new anti-voting measures, a federal judge ruled Monday in a major win for voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comJudge strikes down Trump’s bid to cut states’ anti-terror funds unless they impose new voting restrictionsThe judge ruled that FEMA had no “authority to extract unfunded reforms from states in exchange for grants.” 6731361117
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🚨NEW EPISODE: The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can once again use a flawed database to help Republicans purge eligible voters from the rolls, just weeks before the midterms. Some are calling it a partial win. I see a warning. youtube.com/watch?v=wvhm...youtube.comThere is No Bright Side to Voter SuppressionYouTube video by Democracy Docket 251132498
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeDaily Dose of Philosophy @dailyphilosophy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Thoughts? #philosophy 1103
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 28/09/2026Trump administration revokes $810M approved by Congress for refugee aid and more | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/09/28/r...kansasreflector.comTrump administration revokes $810M approved by Congress for refugee aid and more • Kansas ReflectorThe Trump administration has, once again, infuriated lawmakers from both political parties by using a controversial maneuver to cancel funding previously approved by Congress. 2118
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeBrookings Institution @brookings.edu · 23/09/2026Can policymakers slow the development of advanced AI without compromising U.S. competitiveness? Elham Tabassi and Kyle Chan join Thomas Wright on The Current to discuss AI safety, regulation, and the implications of the U.S.-China technology race.brook.gsCan we slow down AI without losing to China? | BrookingsAs AI models grow more advanced, warnings of catastrophic risks are escalating. But are existential fears overshadowing immediate threats? Brookings experts Elham Tabassi and Kyle Chan join Thomas Wri... 052
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeBrookings Institution @brookings.edu · 28/09/2026"AI agents don't need superintelligence to cause irreversible harms." From cybersecurity and financial stability to jobs, governance, and global cooperation, Brookings experts weigh in on one of today's biggest policy debates: Is AI an existential threat, and what should governments do about it?brook.gsIs the AI existential threat real—and can regulatory action prevent it? | BrookingsScholars from across Brookings address the risks of AI and what regulatory actions are necessary to prevent them. 084
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 28/09/2026Follow us wherever you get your podcasts to hear the latest from the Kansas Reflector podcast. #ksleg open.spotify.com/show/4L6BD0r... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k... kansasreflector.com/podcasts/ 1147
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026NEW: President Donald Trump said that the U.S. Supreme Court got it wrong when it rejected a pro-GOP gerrymander in Missouri — and he isn’t happy about it. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comTrump slams Supreme Court for rejecting Missouri gerrymanderPresident Donald Trump is annoyed with the U.S. Supreme Court again, this time for deciding to block a gerrymandered map in Missouri. 82867209
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Donald Trump hates me. youtube.com/shorts/VUtAH...youtube.comWhy Trump Hates MeYouTube video by Democracy Docket 841307313
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Before the week begins, I have a specific request: 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 4439181911
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 28/09/2026Opinion by @claywires.bsky.social: Commentary titans shaped Kansas communities for generations. They still have much to teach. | #kselg kansasreflector.com/2026/09/28/c...kansasreflector.comOpinion: Commentary titans shaped Kansas communities for generations. They still have much to teach. • Kansas ReflectorFor opinion editor Clay Wirestone, whose new book is out this week, a lifelong fascination with commentary writing began as a child at Peter Pan Park in Emporia. 073
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 28/09/2026‘Data nerd’ running for insurance commissioner wants to protect Kansans, make costs more affordable | #ksleg via @crazeywriter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/09/28/d...kansasreflector.com‘Data nerd’ running for insurance commissioner wants to protect Kansans, make costs more affordable • Kansas ReflectorSenate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes said in the latest Kansaas Reflector podcast that the Kansas insurance commissioner is a regulator who protects consumers but also must be an advocate and use data t... 2205
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeAndrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @thefinancenewsletter.com · 28/09/2026Trump is now responsible for 29% of our national debt. That's more than any President in American history. What happened to DOGE? 1912748
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeChuck Lauria @demochas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“Beachcomb” by Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris youtu.be/9xRUQWvQn6M?...youtu.beBeachComb by Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris-Large.m4vYouTube video by Norman Dale 10251
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeHere’s Johnny 💙🇺🇸🐕🦺🎶🎸🇨🇦BLM🌈🇺🇦 @heresjohnny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026👋 Top O’ the Morning to Stacie, Dave & all my 🎶 buds! 😎 It’s #BluesMonday #EarWorm #MusicChallenge #GreedIsKillingTheWorld HHB 🎂to Koko Taylor [Cora Walton] This performance of was where I first knew of her! “Wang Dang Doodle” w/Little Walter(on harmonica) youtu.be/qyUHkY0K8HE?...youtu.beWang Dang Doodle - Koko Taylor w Little Walter 1967YouTube video by 2shooz 14372
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeLou iz BLou @louisblou.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Good Morning, Everyone! Hope you’re feeling great today!👋🏻👋🏻 #BLouPicks 🎶🎶#EarWorm 🎶🎶 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 The Church - Under the Milky Way 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 m.youtube.com/watch?v=aM3o...m.youtube.comUnder the Milky WayYouTube video by The Church - Topic 13311
Reposted by Darrel Grattidgemartini24.bsky.social @martini24.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Is this a stupid question: WTF is wrong with people? The reason this is in my head; People! youtu.be/JKlSVNxLB-A?...youtu.beSimon & Garfunkel - I Am A RockYouTube video by kylecrazyford 13341
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeBrian @bm1970.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Our tax dollars are funding a domestic terrorist organization with a pedophile convicted felon occupying the White House who poops himself and can't stay awake it's taxation without representation while the criminal GOP helps him destroy everything 1297
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeAlabama Political Reporter @alreporter.com · 28/09/2026Mussolini did not seize Italy. He was given it. The story of how Italy's democracy was surrendered one step at a time. #alpoliticsbuff.lyOpinion | What the Italians learned too lateMussolini did not seize Italy. He was given it. The story of how Italy's democracy was surrendered one step at a time. 02516
Darrel Grattidge @darrelgrattidge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026www.alreporter.com/2026/09/28/o...alreporter.comOpinion | What the Italians learned too lateMussolini did not seize Italy. He was given it. The story of how Italy's democracy was surrendered one step at a time. 030
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 27/09/2026Doctors and hospitals to see lower Medicaid payments in three dozen states | via @chatlanis.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/09/27/r...kansasreflector.comDoctors and hospitals to see lower Medicaid payments in three dozen states • Kansas ReflectorNew federal rules likely will force three dozen states to reduce their annual Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals by a total of more than $50 billion — potentially shrinking the number of provi... 199
Darrel Grattidge @darrelgrattidge.bsky.social · 27/09/2026www.maptap.gg September 27 95🏅 95🏅 98🔥 87🎓 79🌞 Final score: 884maptap.gg🎯MapTap Daily Geography GamePlay MapTap - the daily geography game! Find 5 world locations on a 3D globe with historical stories. Free browser-based daily game for geography lovers. 020
Darrel Grattidge @darrelgrattidge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026www.maptap.gg September 26 92🏆 92🏆 94🏆 85😁 87🎓 Final score: 888maptap.gg🎯MapTap Daily Geography GamePlay MapTap - the daily geography game! Find 5 world locations on a 3D globe with historical stories. Free browser-based daily game for geography lovers. 000
Reposted by Darrel GrattidgeKansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 26/09/2026Opinion by Robert Strong: These two midterm elections brought on new eras for politics in the United States | kansasreflector.com/2026/09/26/t...kansasreflector.comOpinion: These two midterm elections brought on new eras for politics in the United States • Kansas ReflectorOpinion by Robert Strong: The size of a party’s majority in Congress makes a difference. To see why, it’s worth looking back to the second half of the 19th century, when two dramatic midterm election ... 382