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David Clohessy

@davidclohessy.bsky.social
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Compassionate victims advocate, PR specialist, abuse survivor, public speaker, ex-director of SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) for 30 years. 314 566 9790, davidgclohessy@gmail.com

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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump's #1 priority: Growing his wealth. . . www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump made over 1,000 July stock trades worth up to $270m, filings reveal
President made more than 440 purchases and 700 sales despite voter anger over elected officials trading stocks
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It'll take you just 4.5 hrs & $65 to help make sure Trump & the GOP have a TERRIBLE Nov. 4 and beyond! You've got about 3 weeks to get & send just 100 'please vote' postcards to likely Democratic voters in very close congressional races. turnoutpac.org/get-involved/
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Get Involved | Progressive Turnout Project
Our Mission: Rally Democrats to Vote. At the frontier of direct voter contact, Progressive Turnout Project is equipped with the resources...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
She's a Trump ally running for re-election Trump's lackies blocked an ethics probe into her www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
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The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ENCOURGAGING! The recent Florida elections "mark a turning point, a rejection of rightwing educational ideology in a deep-red part of a deep-red state" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards
Local communities are fighting back against the influence of conservative groups like Moms for Liberty in education
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
GOP corruption knows no bounds. . . www.rawstory.com/amp/lauren-b...
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Lauren Boebert accused of sex with three staffers in complaint alleging $200K hush payment
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"I don’t want to burn down the church, but I don’t have a problem dismantling the aspects that are harming people." -- the courageous Chelle Taylor ministrywatch.com/survivors-bu...
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Survivors Build Database of Accused Abusers - MinistryWatch
A new database, Protestant Accountability, now lists more than 2,700 people accused of abuse across 100+ denominations — plus those who enabled or covered it up. Survivors built it. Read the full stor...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It costs you nothing. Just click on these 3 websites. Ask your friends to do the same. Link to their stories on social media. Don't let Trump hurt good news outlets! www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House
CNN and MS NOW are the other two outlets Trump announced can no longer send journalists into the White House.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Leave girls & young women alone! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Outcry as Michigan high school asks girls to share details of menstrual cycles
Students required to disclose information if they wish to make up swimming days lost because of their periods
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
When I'm tempted to read about Trump, the midterms etc., I have to remind myself: You know enough for now. Now, it's time to act!! So watch less! Read less! Help more!!!! Just six weeks til election day! Here's the best-and easiest-way to help: turnoutpac.org/postcards/
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Postcards | Progressive Turnout Project
Postcards to Swing States Save Democracy. Write Postcards. PROGRAM 1 Get Out the Vote Postcards Sign up to write postcards to key states and US House districts for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Democr...
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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Inside these high-control systems…morality itself is redefined. It’s not the things that we think of as morality or even that the religious system holds up as moral. What defines morality is anything that props up the system." - @kkdumez.bsky.social ⬇️ thelefthook.substack.com/p/how-christ...
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How Christian Women Have Upheld MAGA and White Supremacy in America
Author and scholar Kristin Du Mez grew up in conservative America and was a dutiful consumer of “traditional” mainstream Christian culture, such as Amy Grant CDs and frequent trips to Christian book t...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NOT MAKING THIS UP: "The FBI director, Kash Patel, defended his agency’s decision to roll back restrictions on agent applicants who have previously engaged in bestiality" This is the Trump administration's version of DEI! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Kash Patel defends FBI hiring policy on applicants who have engaged in bestiality
Senators question FBI chief on move to cut restrictions on agent applicants who have engaged in bestiality
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NOT MAKING THIS UP: "The FBI director, Kash Patel, defended his agency’s decision to roll back restrictions on agent applicants who have previously engaged in bestiality. . ." tinyurl.com/42m8x7p4
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Kash Patel defends FBI hiring policy on applicants who have engaged in bestiality
Senators question FBI chief on move to cut restrictions on agent applicants who have engaged in bestiality
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Rick Pidcock @rickpidcock.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is the launch day for Kristin Kobes Du Mez's new book, "Live Laugh Love." And the Theobros are now using an egalitarian pacifist woman to counter Du Mez's presentation of the facts. Here was my piece about why evangelicals feel shocked when historians call out the harm of their leaders.
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What’s so upsetting to evangelicals about Kristin Du Mez?
Unfortunately, not everyone in evangelicalism receives Du Mez’s scholarship with such openness, says Rick Pidcock.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Unbiased professional says archbishop is hiding the names of 11 credibly accused abusive priests tinyurl.com/5x47mbkd
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New Orleans church bankruptcy trustee criticizes archdiocese over abuse investigations – BishopAccountability.org
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The grift expands. . . www.propublica.org/article/dona...
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Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Sitting at your kitchen table, is is worth about four hours of your time to help take back the House of Representatives from the GOP? How? By writing 'get out & vote' postcards to likely Democratic voters. It's SO simple AND so effective! turnoutpac.org/get-involved/
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Get Involved | Progressive Turnout Project
Our Mission: Rally Democrats to Vote. At the frontier of direct voter contact, Progressive Turnout Project is equipped with the resources...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Four 'just outed' Chicago area predator priests. . . Michael Cepon, Clement Carroll, James Sayers, William O’Connor Please spread the word, THANKS! chicago.suntimes.com/religion/202...
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago settles 9 sex abuse claims, paying $5.4 million
"Nobody's paying that kind of money for something that didn't happen," said Marc Pearlman, one of the lawyers in the case. Four of the priests aren't listed on the archdiocese's list of clergy members...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
It's not just Jeffrey Epstein. GOP politicians cozy up to any number of sex offenders. The latest: North Carolina senate candidate Michael Whatley. www.huffpost.com/entry/gop-se...
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GOP Senate Nominee's Rally Features Prayer By Convicted Sex Offender
A North Carolina pastor who led the opening prayer at a recent campaign stop for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley is a registered sex offender, who has been sentenced to prison twice.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Some Republicans are blasting Trump's latest proposed $$ giveaway "as a socialist-style giveaway and gimmick." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
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Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer (Gift Article)
The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A 2nd South Carolina Baptist church is allowing a registered sex offender to be in congregational ministry. Last month, five officials at another SC church were charged with knowing a volunteer has a criminal sexual history but not restricting his access to kids. tinyurl.com/3jsb78zf
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Another SC church accused of not limiting known sex offender
A second Baptist church in South Carolina has made headlines recently for allowing a registered sex offender to participate in ministry.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Scary!! www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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How one woman’s Tesla was remotely controlled – and used to harass her – by an abusive ex-partner
Enrico Pucci was able to control his former partner’s electric car remotely, controlling its speed, temperature settings and lock
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
GOP Senator sued 700 people, garnished some of their wages & charged 18% interest! www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/u...
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Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. (Gift Article)
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Kids. Like so many other groups, kids are being badly hurt by Trump. thehill.com/opinion/whit...
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Trump is waging a war on America’s children — and he’s winning
“Children are the world’s most valuable resource,” John F. Kennedy proclaimed, “and its best hope for the future.” Apparently, the Trump administration does not agree.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
More GOP 'family values' www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/u...
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Former Kentucky Governor Is Arrested Amid Child Support Battle
Matthew Bevin, the former Republican governor, was held in contempt for failing to abide by court orders to file financial disclosure documents, a lawyer said.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Convicted for raping a 12 year old, he'll soon be the 'Missouri state director' of a church. Church officials say that since 2008, he's hasn't lived without reoffended. How can they claim to know that, can they? tinyurl.com/j37jpuue
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Child rapist advances to state leadership in Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International | The Roys Report
A registered sex offender convicted of raping a 12-year-old is set to become Missouri state director of a national Baptist fellowship.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Rich Jeff Epstein pal refuses to testify. . . www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Leon Black fails to appear for US House deposition about Epstein ties
Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Progress! Despite enduring horrific physical, sexual, emotional and spiritual abuse at unregulated 'Christian' boarding schools, more and more survivors are coming forward & taking legal action! missouriindependent.com/2026/09/02/a...
missouriindependent.com
Abuse lawsuits target Christian home whose director backed Missouri foster care bill • Missouri Independent
Former residents allege forced labor and sexual abuse at Show-Me Christian Youth Home in three lawsuits filed in federal court.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The world's on fire. Trump wants a better bowling alley. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
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White House bowling alley gets a $250K glow-up
The General Services Administration is awarding contracts to install fresh lighting in the bowling alley – a decade after the agency yanked a contract to renovate the alley under President Barack Obam...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Leaving MAGA support group www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Life after Maga: the group offering an ‘exit ramp’ for rightwingers questioning Trumpism
The non-profit Leaving Maga is built on the premise that abandoning the Trump-built movement is like fighting a disease or breaking an addiction
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A truly gruesome cautionary tale. . . www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/m...
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Someone Was Impersonating Her in Online Affairs. She Says It Was Her Husband.
The German actress Collien Fernandes set out to discover who was pretending to be her and sending men sexually explicit material. Her answer ignited a feminist movement.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Absolutely brilliant. Eye-opening. Explains the real reason why the poor & working class vote against their interests and much more! www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/o...
nytimes.com
Opinion | This Is Why People Hate the Government (Gift Article)
Annie Lowrey, the author of “The Time Tax,” explains how the government steals Americans’ time — on purpose.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Five accuse this proest of sexual abuse. Yet Chicago Catholic officials keep 'clearing' him & putting him back on the job. Five accusers. . . tinyurl.com/4kmf66wn
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Fr. Michael Pfleger Reinstated Following 5th Accusation of Sexual Abuse; Abuse Survivors Coalition Wants More Information | Abuse Survivors Coalition
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
'Idaho laws let parents who belong to faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care.' So 2 babies in 1 family have died. We need to start being rational & caring re 'religious beliefs.' www.propublica.org/article/fait...
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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.
For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Proposal: Child sexual abuse is SO widespread and devastating and on-going. There should be TWO MONTHS a year focused on it. One, stressing PREVENTION. The other stressing the HEALING OF and solidarity with victims. preventchildabuse.org/capmonth2025/
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CAP Month
Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment—yet too many families face challenges that put their well-being at risk. April is Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time for commun...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
20 years ago, Christa Brown & SNAP leaders wrote the Southern Baptist Convention seeking reform......Ugh. stopbaptistpredators.org/documents/SB...
stopbaptistpredators.org
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Donate generously BUT wisely. This helps you figure out which candidates are best to help with your $$ app.oath.vote/cart?ref=em_...
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Oath | Your one-stop-shop for political giving
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Thrilled & grateful to have played a teeny part in the kick-off of this valuable new public safety effort! 1st ever list of 2,700 church workers who've committed or concealed sexual misdeeds & crimes! protestantaccountability.org
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Protestant Accountability
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What does it take to keep a sexual predator coach away from kids?????????? www.propublica.org/article/ryan...
propublica.org
This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching?
Even though an oversight group found that Texas girls’ volleyball coach Ryan Richardson engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor, sports organizations have failed to stop him from coaching.
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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
People used to say "isolated incidents" when they heard a Baptist clergy sex abuse story. Now they say, "No surprise." The Southern Baptist Convention may never change, but change has happened anyway. #ThisistheSBC religionnews.com/2026/08/19/2...
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20 years ago, I wrote SBC leaders to warn them about abuse. They are still not listening.
(RNS) — For more than 20 years, Southern Baptist leaders have refused to take responsibility for keeping abusers out of church.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Trump administration spies on churches religionnews.com/2026/08/19/d...
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DHS, probing anti-ICE activists, spied on at least five Midwest churches, court records indicate
(RNS) — Church leaders were outraged and vowed to continue their advocacy for immigrants.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Important news conference TOMORROW Wed 8/19 Thousands of alleged abusive Protestants' names posted on line! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE spread the word, far & wide. THANKS! protestantaccountability.org/protestant-a...
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Thousands of alleged abusive Protestants' names posted on line! Important news conference TOMORROW Wed 8/19 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE spread the word, far & wide. THANKS! pls plshttps://protestantaccountability.org/protestant-accountability-in-the-press/
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Stop backing your 'favorite' local candidates. Be smart, not parochial. Start helping the ones who have a real chance to win, no matter which state they live in. And remember: Flipping the House is Priority #1.... www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/hous...
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2026 CPR House Race ratings | Cook Political Report
2026 CPR House Race Ratings: current 7-point ratings (Solid D to Solid R) for all 435 U.S. House seats, updated regularly by our nonpartisan analysts
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
PLEASE! Ain't NONE of this 'sweeping' reform. . . It's same old promises. Think this'll stop a predator? Clergy are to have 'open relationships with minors and refrain from taking minors on trips without parental consent' Seriously? Media must do better! Be skeptical! tinyurl.com/rt46btu7
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Palm Beach Diocese rolls out sweeping new safeguards following clergy controversy
The Diocese of Palm Beach has adopted sweeping new rules on clergy conduct, abuse allegations, reporting, whistleblowers and priest monitoring.
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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Over 4000 lawsuits have alleged sexual assaults by Uber drivers. Publicly, Uber claims it handles the suits in a trauma-informed & survivor-centric way. But this NYT investigation reveals aggressive attack-the-victim tactics. "What were you wearing?" www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/b...
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Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’ (Gift Article)
The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
STILL - the Trump administration hides the truth about Jeffrey Epstein. . . www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files
State attorney general set 31 July deadline for documents relating to abuse of girls at Epstein-owned Zorro ranch
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Askme @askme99.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Also to distract from the Epstein/Drumpf Pedo files
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Proof positive (if anyone needs it) that both predators and victims come in all shapes, sizes & genders. . . www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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St. Paul’s first female mayor under investigation after police chief’s sexual harassment complaint
The city has hired an outside law firm to investigate the allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her, who has been in office for just seven months.
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
New links between Jeffrey Epstein & Bill Gates revealed www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Bill Gates foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, external review finds
Staff ‘raised on multiple occasions’ risks of tech mogul’s philanthropic body associating with disgraced financier
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David Clohessy @davidclohessy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Priest & Trump help get fraudster out of prison www.esquire.com/news-politic...
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Did the President Really Enlist a Priest to Help Get Some Slimy Private-Equity Executive out of Prison?
Talk about a clerical error.
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