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With a pen, with a voice, and with a vote, exercise, protect, defend Democracy and all those who believe in equality, liberty, and justice for all and the sanctity of basic human rights - The Moon Is Down

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richarddean.bsky.social @richarddean.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Chidinma Anyanwu (@amay.a100) on Threads
Jack Smith attended Tom Morello's inaugural “Power to the People” festival. Our future AG stands with the people
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#VoteEarly -- at the Pinecrest Bridge in Herndon VA, where we are having an election that includes 3 amendments: #ReproductiveRights, #VotingRights, #MarriageRights #VisibilityBrigade cardinalnews.org/2026/08/25/v...
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Dona Dickinson @donadickinson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
He’s not big on #FreeSpeech or #FreePress But he’s happy to launch the Propaganda Network™️ starring himself, live from Disinformation HQ.
Holding FREE PRESS Free Speech at Lafayette ParkActivists hold sign DISINFORMATION HQ
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Early voting in Fairfax started with leaders, singers, voters #JOYofVoting #EarlyVoting @markwarner.bsky.social
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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A Labor Day reminder: having a job is no longer enough to protect millions of Americans from homelessness. For many workers, the greatest threat isn't losing their job. It's that their job will never pay enough, never provide enough hours, never offer enough stability to keep them housed.
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Opinion | America Is Pushing Its Workers Into Homelessness (Gift Article)
The working homeless are casualties of our prosperity.
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi Launches Energy Costs Listening Tour with More Than 200 Attendees in Loudoun (VA State Sen. Russet Perry "called for rejecting the [Dominion-NextEra] merger and enacting a moratorium on new data center development") bluevirginia.us/2026/09/virg...
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi Launches Energy Costs Listening Tour with More Than 200 Attendees in Loudoun - Blue Virginia
See below for a press release from VA Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi about the launch this evening of her ” Energy Costs Listening Tour with more than 200 Loudoun residents and community members in attendanc...
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Jason Song Quinn (Comms Open) @hulkhoquinn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Think about Miss Piggy. She lost a best friend and now an ex-lover in matter of 24 hours.
Miss Piggy and Dolly Parton in fancy dresses posing together photo of Tim Curry surrounded by muppets, smiling for a photo. A quote from curry is added “it didn’t go very well. It didn’t survive the shoot. She felt I wasn’t being faithful to her” it’s him discussing his ill fated affair with miss piggy
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Data Centers are “eating” through the future
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
If this happens, here in Virginia we're talking about Dems picking up VA02 for sure, very likely VA01 and quite possibly VA05 as well. bluevirginia.us/2026/08/satu...
Ethan C7: "NEW from DeCalibrate:

Election coverage seems to assume, but rarely acknowledge, a Democratic landslide. But with Dems dominating the polls, and primaries/specials wrapping up, it's worth explicitly stating:

The data UNAMBIGUOUSLY forecasts a blue wave."

https://t.co/gWCDgrFwDM
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KNAU Arizona Public Radio @knauazpubradio.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been participating in U.S. military operations in the war with Iran, is now on its way home. The roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard that ship have spent a grueling nine months at sea with little relief. buff.ly/aeiilb7
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As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 28/02/2025
Russia’s greatest military asset is not any bomb, tank, plane or ship. It is the Republican Party.
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Heroes
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
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Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Your energy bill is too high and hard to read and needs a better breakdown of how it is calculated. (Issues for next #VAleg, esp fuel costs.) For the big picture on how quickly your bill has risen, @heatmap.news has got you: Enter your zip or utility and get the data over the past 1-5 years. 👇
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Electricity Price Hub
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Dona Dickinson @donadickinson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
He is #NotExonerated
Activists hold sign NOT EXONERATED
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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
March on Washington: Defend the Vote HIGHEST PRIORITYRally Friday, August 28 9am – 12pm EDT Lincoln Memorial 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW Washington, DC 20002 💥The dream is unfinished. We rise to finish the work. Join the March on Washington>> www.mobilize.us/peoplepoweru...
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March on Washington: Defend the Vote · People Power United
As America marks its 250th anniversary, we face a defining question: **Will this nation finally live up to its promises—or allow politicians serving wealth, prejudice, and power to strip them away?** ...
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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Congrats to my constituents who successfully defeated both of the world’s two largest data center proposals! First, the PW Digital Gateway failed in court. Today, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors got it right on an 8-0 vote to deny initiation of the Dulles South Innovation Center CPA.
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dbruechert.bsky.social @dbruechert.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Senator, I agree this is crazy and should not be happening. Raising awareness of this is important, but: 1) What are you going to do about it? and 2) What do you need your constituents to do about it? Many of us are outraged by these actions but also feel powerless to do anything.
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#PrideMonth It should never just be a month that we celebrate the humanity of all and the value of diversity and inclusion! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaXl...
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Pride Not Prejudice
YouTube video by Defend Democracy Indivisible NOVA
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Dona Dickinson @donadickinson.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Yeah. Well a more accurate name that contains ICE:
Holding MALICE
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 10/06/2026
Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices
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US inflation jumped 4.2%, the third consecutive increase since start of Iran war
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Pope Leo thumbed his nose at the president by meeting up with one of his biggest enemies.
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Pope Leo’s Private Meeting With Trump Nemesis Revealed
The Vatican confirmed the meeting, although no pictures have yet emerged.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 10/06/2026
This piece is framed for a Connecticut audience but is about the dishonesty of claims about fraud in California, about what it augurs for November and about how the problem isn't the pace of vote-counting but about the attempt to gut democracy. Gift link: bit.ly/4urnQpB
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What California’s ballot-counting fight means for Connecticut — and America
A dispute over slow ballot counting in California offers lessons for all Americans as Connecticut expands access to mail voting, Philip Bump writes.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Remember when Donald Trump said he would "end" inflation on day one?
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US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump | CNN Business
Annual inflation rose to a three-year-high of 4.2% in May, underscoring how elevated energy prices are rippling through the US economy, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Julie Votes Blue @juliededit.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We are so fucked
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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
I worked as the lead reporter of the Gainesville Times / Prince William Times from 2006-2015 and still subscribe to the print edition because supporting local journalism matters. Here, PWC and Fauquier reporters team up to take on two of the biggest utility companies in the country. Love it. #valeg
Print edition of the May 21-27, 2026 Prince William Times. Page six headline: “Dominion’s merger raises questions, concerns”

Six paragraphs include quotes and references to Sen. Danica Roem expressing concern about NextEra proposing to buy Dominion Energy for $67 billion, including a mention of a rally she spoke at May 4 in the Braemar subdivision of Bristow, Virginia.
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 02/05/2026
John Lewis said it best: In a democracy, the right to vote is the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have. People marched, protested & bled for that right. But today it's under attack. We must defend the right to vote & we can start by passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
He hates comedy because it speaks truth to power & a malignant narcissist can't handle that. Period. End of story. With many thanks to: @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social @colbertlateshow.bsky.social @latenightseth.bsky.social @thedailyshow.com 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 26/04/2026
According to the Wall Street Journal, the reviewed a manifesto given to the FBI by the shooter's brother which says he was targeting administration officials. 1/ www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
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Statement Linked to Suspect Says He Targeted Trump, Administration Officials
Written comments that authorities said they have tied to Cole Allen, the suspect in the correspondents’ dinner shooting, outlines why Allen allegedly traveled from California to Washington and details...
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Who funds these private monstrosities—#CitizensBank loans Core Civic and Geo Group—loans paid off by Taxpayers All that money wrapped up in profit with promises to deliver misery www.inquirer.com/business/cit...
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Protesters target Citizens Bank for funding U.S. ICE detention contractors CoreCivic, Geo Group
Some of Citizens' business relationships have made the bank a target for protesters critical of the rapid growth of the federal immigration detention under President Donald Trump.
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
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Raskin introduces long-shot bill to assess president’s fitness under 25th Amendment
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced a bill on Tuesday that would establish a commission to examine whether the president is fit to serve in of…
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Dona Dickinson @donadickinson.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
@jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social @markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov He’s gone from saber rattling at Cuba to threatening China. He must be removed before he starts WW3 and annihilates all of us. He’s #Unfit to lead
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
gun violence is on the hands of inept governance failing to protect first and foremost our children
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/04/2026
How did Magyar win? A long running grassroots campaign in rural and small town Hungary; a refusal to be distracted by government propaganda; a focus on economic issues and corruption; a central promise to bring back democracy and the rule of law
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Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable
If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.
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🇱🇹 4fouls @4fouls.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Why do you think President Trump posted that photo depicting Jesus? Nancy Pelosi — 🔥😂 "You should ask a psychiatrist. It needs diagnosis, not conversation"
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 13/04/2026
MAGA may be unshakeable on policy, but will Trump's recent controversial post finally push some supporters away? My latest Substack explores this, not as a former Congressman, but as a Protestant Christian: www.adamkinzinger.com/p/you-gave-h...
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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇱 @dailyherald.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
“We have said throughout we will robustly defend the case against us."
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Dona Dickinson @donadickinson.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Agreed. He needs to go.
Activists hold sign IMPEACH REMOVE
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Here Is How Much AIPAC Has Funneled to Every Member of Congress readsludge.com/2026/02/28/h...
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Here Is How Much AIPAC Has Funneled to Every Member of Congress
Sludge analyzed FEC data to create a searchable list of AIPAC’s donations this cycle to every member of Congress.
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Trump's ICE damage is generational ... when most of us are buried ...the after affects of the blatant assault on our democracy (and our people) will still be felt. The "Nuremberg" can't come too soon! #Justice #RuleOfLaw #ICE www.startribune.com/immigration-...
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After detainments and deportations, the lives left behind in Minnesota
From abandoned possessions to unpaid rent, many Minnesotans had to lean on family, friends and community organizations for help with their unfinished business.
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DefendDemocracyIndivisible @democracywriter.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Trump's ICE damage is generational ... when most of us are buried ...the after affects of the blatant assault on our democracy (and our people) will still be felt. The "Nuremberg" can't come too soon! #Justice #RuleOfLaw #ICE www.startribune.com/immigration-...
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After detainments and deportations, the lives left behind in Minnesota
From abandoned possessions to unpaid rent, many Minnesotans had to lean on family, friends and community organizations for help with their unfinished business.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 21/01/2026
I've said repeatedly that I will not support one dime of funding for Trump's lawless ICE operations. The funding bill released today fails to sufficiently rein them in or ensure people's rights are protected. I'm voting NO.
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
It’s looking increasingly likely that Kristi Noem and Lewandowski funneled almost 200 million in government money to a company that is run by her friend and that nobody can give an address for. Oh, and it was 8 days old when it was awarded the contract.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
McGovern: How the hell is this America first? You guys broke your top campaign promise. Good luck with that. I hope the defense contractor money was worth it. Shame on you all. The mask is off. You're all just a bunch of pathetic Neocon Warmongers.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/03/2026
NOEM: I would disagree with the judge CROCKETT: I'm sure you would, but can you tell me whether or not you have a law degree? NOEM: A what? CROCKETT: A law degree NOEM: No I do no- CROCKETT: Okay
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Excellent News: Virginia Joins Northeast Public Health Collaborative Aimed at Countering Trump’s Anti-Science, Anti-Vaccine Lunacy bluevirginia.us/2026/03/exce...
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Excellent News: Virginia Joins Northeast Public Health Collaborative Aimed at Countering Trump's Anti-Science, Anti-Vaccine Lunacy - Blue Virginia
This is great news; I was definitely hoping that once Abigail Spanberger took the oath of office, that shortly thereafter Virginia would join the Northeast Public Health Collaborative (a “Voluntary Co...
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Ahead of Early Voting, Governor Spanberger Releases Statement on Virginia’s Redistricting Amendment; Spanberger: “Virginians Have the Opportunity to Take Action” bluevirginia.us/2026/03/brea...
Press release by VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger saying "I'm voting in favor of this amendment"
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
"There’s no daylight between how North Korean state media talks about that country’s dictator and how Sean Hannity talks about Trump." On the pod, @mattgertz.bsky.social is so good on the split at Fox between propagandists and those who nudge Trump to course-correct: newrepublic.com/article/2071...
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As Trump Goes Wildly Awry on Economy, Fox Quietly Bursts His Bubble
Even Fox News is now admitting hard truths about the state of Trump’s economy. We talked to a chronicler of right wing media who explains how all this is straining his propaganda apparatus to the brea...
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