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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Judge Michael Luttig: The Loophole in Article I That Could Freeze America In 2021, Judge Luttig told Mike Pence to certify the election. Now he's sounding the alarm about a scheme aimed at the new House. Why would we think that they won't do this? open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
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Judge Michael Luttig: The Loophole in Article I That Could Freeze America
In 2021, Judge Luttig told Mike Pence to certify the election. Now he's sounding the alarm about a scheme aimed at the new House.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
AIchemyst 🝳 Paul.Swift | The distil_AI_tion "This came across my desk. Not something i usually read.. You do not have to be from any side of the political spectrum in order to shed a tear reading this. Harrowing is not enough to describe. We know it happens, ..." substack.com/@aichemyst/n...
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AIchemyst 🝳 Paul.Swift (@aichemyst)
This came across my desk. Not something i usually read.. You do not have to be from any side of the political spectrum in order to shed a tear reading this. Harrowing is not enough to describe. We ...
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Marty Goddard, a sexual assault advocate revolutionized sexual assault forensics, and yet a MAN got all the credit. The Joyful Heart Foundation estimates there are roughly 49,248 untested kits nationwide based on reporting from available states through their END THE BACKLOG initiative.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
In September of 1978 kits were sent to 25 Chicago hospitals. By the end of the next year, nearly 3,000 kits had been turned over to crime labs. Then the Justice Department paid Goddard to travel the country setting up protocols in other hospitals.
A photo of Marty Goddard.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
She knew that police would be more willing to take the kit seriously if it had the name of a respected police sergeant on it, not a woman advocate. Then, Goddard sought funding. The Playboy Foundation gave her $10K. They gave her office space in Chicago and had volunteers assemble the kits.
She made the trade-she knew that police would be more willing to take the kit seriously if it had the name of a respected police sergeant on it, not a woman advocate. Then, Goddard sought funding. Charitable foundations weren’t interested in having their brand next to the word rape. The Playboy Foundation gave her $10K.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Goddard then had to convince the police to work with her. The first time she approached Luis Vitullo, the Chicago Crime Lab director to present the idea to him, witnesses say he screamed at her. He eventually agreed, but Goddard’s own non-profit trademarked it under his name.
A B&W photo of Chicago Crime Lab director, Louis Vitullo.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Everything labeled, sealed and signed. No matter which hospital the woman went to, the evidence would be collected in the same way. Marty wanted to ensure that if a woman had to undergo hours of being examined and photographed after she had been raped, the evidence would be intact as proof.
Two glass test tubes with yellow and purple caps lying on top of evidence bags and biohazard labels.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
So by the time Marty Goddard was sitting on the Metro Hot Line, listening to teenage girls tell their stories, the problem wasn't hard to see. Women were being asked for proof. And no one had bothered to make sure the proof was collected properly. So, Marty Goddard designed a box.
Vitullo evidence collection kit for a sexual assault examination, including a cardboard box, envelopes, combs, a wooden stick, a pencil, and paper strips.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
An English judge in the 1600s named Matthew Hale wrote “Rape is an accusation easily to be made and difficult to be proved.” Judges still issued warnings to jurors that women "lie"about rape all the time. It wasn’t enough for a woman to testify under oath, some states even required corroboration.
Engraving of Sir Matthew Hale wearing a skullcap and a legal robe with a white collar, with his name inscribed below.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Evidence wasn’t always labeled the same way or collected the same way, so that when the case came to the courtroom, there was sometimes only “her saying it happened & him saying it didn’t.” And, In the 1970, the law had already spent centuries telling juries which person they should doubt.
Bronze statue of Lady Justice wearing a blindfold and holding a set of scales.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Marty Goddard was a volunteer for a hotline for run away teenagers and she kept hearing stories from girls that they had been raped-usually by someone they knew. Some of these girls went to the hospital, but there was no standard of care in place. Some hospitals took swabs, some didn’t.
A pink telephone handset resting next to a silver push-button keypad.
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Sarah Good @sassy0210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🧵The rape kit was invented by a woman, named after a man and paid for by Playboy magazine. Her name was Marty Goddard. In Chicago, early 1970s, about 16,000 women were being raped in a year. When women went to the police they weren’t believed.
Portrait of Marty Goddard with text stating she invented the rape kit and revolutionized sexual-assault forensics.
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P Maroney @patrickmaroney.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
DO NOT GET LOST IN A SEA OF DESPAIR. DO NOT BECOME BITTER OR HOSTILE. BE HOPEFUL, BE OPTIMISTIC. NEVER, EVER BE AFRAID TO MAKE SOME NOISE AND GET IN GOOD TROUBLE, NECESSARY TROUBLE. WE WILL FIND A WAY TO MAKE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY~REP. JOHN LEWIS #GOODTROUBLE #getInGoodTrouble #goodTroubleSquad #gts
DO NOT GET LOST IN A SEA OF DESPAIR. DO NOT BECOME BITTER OR HOSTILE. BE HOPEFUL, BE OPTIMISTIC. NEVER, EVER BE AFRAID TO MAKE SOME NOISE AND GET IN GOOD TROUBLE, NECESSARY TROUBLE. WE WILL FIND A WAY TO MAKE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY.
~REP. JOHN LEWIS
#GOODTROUBLE
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VanCity 604 @604-vancity.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
☝️☝️☝️ Great Name!! I’m sending your group an Ocean FULL of POSITIVITY from Vancouver 🇨🇦 👊💪 #Trump NEEDS 2 Go … to Prison!! @danielgamboa820.bsky.social @bannerite.bsky.social @photoframd.bsky.social @butterwise.bsky.social @tenaciouseye.bsky.social @codenbach23.bsky.social @un5toppabl0.bsky.social
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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Meet the Good Trouble Squadron! Formed in early 2026 to support Major Watson’s nonviolent civil disobedience, we’re a grassroots group turning concern into action for democracy. Join us—there’s a place for you, with friendship, laughter & a belief that ordinary people can make a difference. DM us!
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Secret Agent Number Six @designationsix.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The President of The United States is lying to you.
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Delusional.
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Secret Agent Number Six @designationsix.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 03/10/2026
Atleast 355 Native American and Indigenous candidates ran or are running for office in 2026. That’s a new record! Representation matters. 🪶 #SheShed #VivaHerAlliance
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A record number of Native Americans are running in the 2026 midterms
At least 355 Native American and Indigenous candidates ran or are running in local, state and federal primary and general elections this year — a record number.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It's as if he is TRYING to lose the midterms. With historically low approval ratings, it would be wise to avoid the press altogether. Instead, he gives TIME magazine this bonkers, unhinged & l-e-n-g-t-h-y stream-of consciousness interview, pathologically lying throughout. shorturl.at/PMvVB
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Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript
The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
ONE MONTH FROM TODAY:
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𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐆 🇨🇦 🇺🇦🌻🦋 @dougieg633.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Don't let the news cycle bury this story. It "IS" important!!! "Prison chief to resign after shock botched execution of Christa Pike"
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Prison chief to resign after shock botched execution of Christa Pike
Doctors were working to save Pike's ⁠life and clear the drug pentobarbital from her system
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Liberal Warrior 🏳️‍🌈👬🌊💙🌊👭🏳️‍🌈 @liberalwarrior.eu · 03/10/2026
Today, we're highlighting leaders who are driving real change and reshaping the future. Black women who lead. Here they are! @melatkirosco.bsky.social @angieforfl.bsky.social #Blues #TurnOutTheVote
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The ‘Office of Religious Affairs’. Hegseth. MAGA. CREC. Just A Dude With Thoughts (Thanks for the recommend @snagzsong.com Snagz) amindfullofthoughts.substack.com/p/the-office...
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The ‘Office of Religious Affairs’. Hegseth. MAGA. CREC.
A summation.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
"Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders."
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ⓘ 𝕆ligarch f*ckery detected @adelpreore.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Make sure you call Tom Cotton at: 479-453-0533 and let him know what you think. 😉
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Brian Manning📎 @boxdonkey17.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is sad but ironic. Sounds like Cornell University has a history of educating sexual predators.
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Brian Manning📎 @boxdonkey17.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
On Thursday October 8th Women are taking to the streets to rage against rape. I encourage everyone especially us men to use your voice to speak out against sexual assault/ violence. There are events happening all across the US . You can find an event close to you at womensmarch.com
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Join our feminist movement.
The mission of Women’s March is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Seyed M. Marandi: BREAKING:Massive Fire Erupts at Saudi Aramco Refinery After Reported Houthi Attack | Dialogue Works | October 3, 2026 www.youtube.com/live/1VFQGfV...
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Seyed M. Marandi: BREAKING:Massive Fire Erupts at Saudi Aramco Refinery After Reported Houthi Attack
YouTube video by Dialogue Works
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🎯 Your Real Enemies Were Never in Iran | New LEGO Video from AI IRAN Every scene in this video can be backed up with facts. Observe the scenes. Each one is based on real events. This is the truth about the U.S. It is NOT what we were taught to believe. That was a myth. youtu.be/_cAWawJTIJM?...
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Your Real Enemies Were Never in Iran | New LEGO Video from AI IRAN
YouTube video by AI IRAN
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Snagz @snagzsong.com · 03/10/2026
Good morning my amazing friends, here I some love and support for you. Yes YOU. Love Snagz ✊🏾❤️🔥🤘🎤🎶 (Freestyle - “A Wet Spark” - copyright as folks pretend to be me)
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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Good morning, my friends. Please take a moment to read @jaybird54.bsky.social's post. Jaye is a longtime friend of mine and staunch champion for social justice. I would not be endorsing the Good Trouble Squadron if it was anything less than genuine. Please consider joining. Thank yoi so much.☺️🙏🏽
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Liberal Warrior 🏳️‍🌈👬🌊💙🌊👭🏳️‍🌈 @liberalwarrior.eu · 03/10/2026
I sent my vote off last night. 💙😎🙏 #Blues
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Feminists who have nothing to say about the suffering of Palestinian women aren’t feminists. I said what I said." 🎯👏 PALESTINE WILL BE FREE substack.com/@scepticalga...
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Michael Eriksson (@scepticalgadfly)
Feminists who have nothing to say about the suffering of Palestinian women aren’t feminists. I said what I said.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"REASON OF STATE" needs EXAMINATION In Germany, crackdown on pro-Palestine speech is shaped by the German policy of Staatsräson, or "reason of state" Refers to Germany's commitment to the existence of Israel, resulting in military aid & policing of pro-Palestine activism youtu.be/9olvRynJ6ec?...
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"Berlin 4" Lawyer on Pro-Palestine Protest Crackdown & Germany's Unconditional Support for Israel
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
How Selfishness Became Hegemonic in American Culture (w/ Susan Neiman) | The Chris Hedges Report They distorted Adam Smith's ideas to fit their narrative, along with a distortion of Charles Darwin More on the Darwin distortion: shadowsofempire.substack.com/i/209426730/... youtu.be/OFSjtkCdH2I?...
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How Selfishness Became Hegemonic in American Culture (w/ Susan Neiman)
YouTube video by The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel
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B Gilmer @bfgilme.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Call me an alarmist but were we warned not to do this?
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Gallagher @mgallagher.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
You can’t make it up. Smdh
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Dr Strangelove Resisting in the War Room
ALT: Dr Strangelove Resisting in the War Room
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Rotanen ♾️ @rotanen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Doctor Venture squinting at a bunch of guys in Nazi uniforms doing Nazi salutes and saying "waaaait, you guys are Nazis"
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Brad Duplessis @bradduplessis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Army is establishing a new command. FASCOM = Futures and Autonomous Systems Command.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Memorise the complete list. Share it. Print it. Hell, take multiple prints & paste them on your living room walls... Let everyone know the daring, bravery, & morality of the proud soldiers of the IDF" 🎯Handy list w/HOT LINKS to crimes listed palestinewillbefree.substack.com/p/40-reasons...
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40 reasons why the IDF is the Most Moral Army in the World™
There is no other army in the world that is as daring, as brave, and most importantly, as moral as the IDF. I have the receipts.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Great Betrayal: Why Everything You Were Told About Success is Failing 63% of the country is living paycheck to paycheck because the promises were never meant to hold. That gap between promise and reality is not an accident. sheikhrakeshzaman.substack.com/p/the-great-...
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The Great Betrayal: Why Everything You Were Told About Success is Failing
63% of the country is living paycheck to paycheck because the promises were never meant to hold. Here is what comes next.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
War Expert WARNS: "This Could Be Worse Than Nuclear" The World Runs on Three Chokepoints. Washington Is Betting Them All on Iran. sheikhrakeshzaman.substack.com/p/war-expert...
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War Expert WARNS: "This Could Be Worse Than Nuclear"
The World Runs on Three Chokepoints. Washington Is Betting Them All on Iran.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
⚖️ John Adams / Thomas Jefferson Big difference. They went with Jefferson and it explains a lot about today. This is another great history lesson with Tad Stoermer. Only a few minutes long and packed full of hard hitting facts which reveal more about us today. Very helpful.
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm a teacher 😉 Retired. 😍
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is what every morning looks like in Gaza: Funerals. Tears. Crying. Goodbyes that are unbearable. When Israel kills someone, it does not kill only 1 person. It also breaks the hearts of their spouse, children... The genocide continues. Raise your voice Speak out substack.com/@shaimaamarw...
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Shaimaa Marwan (@shaimaamarwan95)
This is what every morning looks like in Gaza: Funerals. Tears. Crying. Goodbyes that are unbearable. When Israel kills someone, it does not kill only one person. It also breaks the hearts of their ...
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
WATCH: Last weekend, Brad Lander for Congress joined Swing Left to train folks on Ground Truth, their deep canvassing voter contact program. Help Democrats LISTEN to WIN the midterms this Nov. Join volunteers for a Weekend of Action. Visit www.swingleft.org/action to join volunteers.
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GOTV Take Action — Swing Left
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Dede Bell ☮️🌎👩‍💻 @dedebell.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🆘🙏👀🔁 Ahmad Riziq is founder of Gaza Great Minds. He has helped so many simply from the love in his heart & his deep passion for humanity. “Ahmad needs us to help him today." He urgently needs support to pay this months rent or he & his family will be without shelter.💔 substack.com/@jemby123/no...
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Jemby (@jemby123)
I wrote this article for @Ahmad Rizik back in August and having read it again I don’t think I can do the man any more justice than what I originally wrote. I’m appealing to you, if you haven’t yet r...
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