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D.R. Bartlette

@drbartlette.bsky.social
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Writer and muckraker. I have friends everywhere. Subscribe to my Substack for deep dives into political history: substack.com/@delanirbartlette

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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 23h
A lot of hate is getting thrown at Americans for not "doing something." Like we're lazy or cowards. 1. Lots of people are resisting; it's just not being shown on MSM. 2. Europeans have no concept of how HUGE this country is. Getting to DC would require lots of money & time most ppl do not have.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Gee, it's almost like the whole MAHA "movement" was a grift the whole time. I mean, Michelle Obama literally tried to do the same thing, and the GOP and Big Ag/Sugar went all in to stop her. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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RFK Jr.’s movement is in disarray
Tony Lyons, the leading organizer of the Make America Healthy Again movement, promised to raise $100 million to support Republicans this year. He’s nowhere close.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Watching the party of endless Whitewater investigations go on about "the weaponization of government" is infuriating. They've just about memory-holed their record of this very thing. delanirbartlette.substack.com/p/dems-need-...
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Dems Need to Match the GOP’s Energy
The grilling of Jack Smith from the party of Ken Starr is infuriating.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm so glad this creator is addressing this. I've lived amongst them for 53 years, and these are the same people who used to bomb abortion clinics youtu.be/VxwBkGbiJfw?...
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We're Not Prepared For What "Blue Wave" Will UNLOCK In Evangelical Mind
YouTube video by Deconstructing Holy w/ Heidi
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So I'm on Substack now. If you like deep dives into history and politics, you might want to check it out. substack.com/profile/2664...
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DeLani R. Bartlette (@scryberwitch)
After much deliberation, I’ve decided to do a Substack. Maybe no one will subscribe, and that’s OK. I have too many things that I need to say, that have been eating at my conscience for too long. I ...
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SterlingC69 @sterlingc69.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I stand with Jack Smith!!!
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm thinking of starting a Substack. The two things that I feel I need to do a deep dive into are: 1. The GOP's investigation of the Clintons in the 90s, as an example of how to *really* play hardball, and 2. The origins of Citizens United (the org and the case). Anyone interested in those topics?
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Again, NOT a drag queen. And I want to know why the name of the *church* was redacted??? www.4029tv.com/article/form...
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Former church volunteer accused of sexually assaulting a minor
Jeremiah Cotton, 37, is facing multiple charges including second-degree sexual assault, furnishing alcohol to a minor and contributing to delinquency of a minor.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
These guys sound like the old-school metal I came up on, and I couldn't be happier. \m/
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ordering this book ASAP. He's not the only one to have been warning us about Chump being essentially a Russian agent. Remember, on the debate stage with Hillary, when he directly asked Russia to hack into her emails? And then they did? Remember how Paul Manafort, the man who helped Russian puppet
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
While I definitely agree with them that #datacenters suck, and that we the people should have some say over them, a lot of people move out to the county specifically because they hate "government regulation." #FAFO www.dallasnews.com/business/ene...
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Texas counties have no zoning powers over data centers
Living near a proposed data center but not in the municipality it’s being built in has left some Texans feeling like they can’t control what’s happening in their own backyards.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I, and others, have been screaming about this threat for years. Right-wing paramilitary orgs calling themselves "militias" stockpiling weapons, making bombs, doing combat drills - and engaging in terrorist attacks against their enemies. But because the GOP runs cover for them, they get away with it.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#uark faculty, staff, students: take the commuter survey and share it with others! I hope you'll join me in asking for more buses and better amenities at stops, as well as more info at stops. We have invested a lot into info at parking lots, so we should have at least as much info at bus stops.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Pretty sure offering money for votes is illegal. But apparently now we live in the post-law reality, where the only laws that get enforced are the ones against poor people.
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 BEWARE of VoteSafe.org 🚨 While it bills itself as a “safe” way to register to vote, it is actually a digital surveillance machine created by Elon Musk’s super PAC.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Take note: this is yet another way they'll suppress/toss out votes. What are we doing to stop this? share.newsbreak.com/jdy6hspr
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US Postal Service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OK - NewsBreak
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule late on Friday to tighten requirements ‌for mail-in voting ahead of the Novem
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Same old story.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I recall ppl putting wraps on their pickups depicting Biden bound and gagged. MTG & others posting that Pelosi was a traitor who deserved the death penalty. Obama hung in effigy. But that's #freespeech, right? #8647 sentinelcolorado.com/nation-world...
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'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say - Sentinel Colorado
"I'll be OK if it sells books." — James Comey
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This is one more thing taking us closer to civil war. (But I say let him go to Mexico. I bet he'll get a really warm welcome there!)
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 18/08/2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is refusing to extradite a federal officer wanted in Minnesota on assault charges tied to an on-duty shooting during January’s immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities, a new lawsuit claims. on.wsj.com/3ScnYML
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Minnesota Suit Alleges Texas Governor Refuses to Extradite ICE Officer
An immigration officer charged in an on-duty Minneapolis shooting has been held in a Texas jail.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Pedocon theory confirmed again, #67,989
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I'm so glad they caught this before it happened. Also, just want to point out the 1st school shooting, as we know them today, was in AR. Jonesboro, to be exact. www.4029tv.com/article/craw...
4029tv.com
14-year-old accused of planning school shooting in Crawford County
Crawford County deputies arrested a 14-year-old accused of planning a school shooting, according to a news release sent Tuesday.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
These Flock cameras are NOT popular! Way to go, Centerton! www.4029tv.com/article/city...
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City of Centerton votes to terminate contract with Flock
The Centerton City Council voted to end the city's contract with a traffic camera company on Tuesday night.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I fully support Tucker forming a 3rd party. Anything that splits the R vote is a GOOD thing for Ds.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
This is so fucked.
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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Dead Can Dance. 🤪
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
This hits close to home for me. Back in the 90s, my ex was constantly harassing me for custody of our son. One of his tactics was to call DHS on me, accusing me & my family of SA-ing our son & would always say that we're "Satanists" even though we don't believe in www.rawstory.com/rs-exclusive...
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'Should scare all of us': Bogus tip that hit Buttigieg's twins rattles expert
A leading child welfare law expert says the investigation that led Michigan authorities to briefly separate former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg from his 4-year-old twins was built on shaky ...
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
While I agree with @gregsargent.bsky.social and so many others on this, I'm not seeing any acknowledgement of the role that red state governors have in implementing Chump's will. Several of them - incl. AR - already turned over their voter rolls. What are they doing with that data???
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
THIS: Dems need a "Project 2027," with clear actions to curtail the president AND the judiciary as soon as we take Congress: www.liberalcurrents.com/dems-need-a-...
liberalcurrents.com
Dems Need a Project 2027
The 120th Congress must have a plan to re-assert its power immediately. Here's a start.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Pretty sure he can't just impose tariffs without Congressional approval. apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that his government believes in the “benefits of free and fair trade,” and Canada is prepared to negotiate with the Trump administration.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
First they came for the immigrants...
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I was honestly shocked they weren't talking about the US. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/w...
nytimes.com
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Hey @nytimes.com - maybe you could mention the fact that this gift is a blatant violation of the Emoluments Clause? Stop normalizing crime and corruption! www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/u...
nytimes.com
Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Friends, I have to open up a little about my mental and creative struggles lately. For several years, I've been "creating content" (i.e., writing articles and making YouTube videos) about true crime. It's a topic I enjoy, and I think I'm pretty good at. Not good enough to make a living, but...
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Yeah, maybe that Qatari jet *might not be actually secure.* Like, who could have expected that??? Only anyone with half a functioning brain. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/u...
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Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Not surprised. Expect to see more like this - I mean, after the Hortman/Hoffman shootings, I feel like we've truly crossed a rubicon. Hope @hallieshoffner.bsky.social can get some real security!
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
First, he denies FEMA funds to blue states. Now this. Time for blue states to stop paying in federal taxes.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 03/07/2026
🚨 HEADS UP: If you haven't submitted a comment on the OMB proposal yet, there's still time - but it's running out! There are only 10 days left to push back against Russell Vought's attempt to give political appointees unprecedented control over federal research funding. Take Action: zurl.co/Bl59I
Graphic from Stand Up for Science urging action on a federal funding proposal. Large text reads: "10 Days Left" and "Help Us Stop Vought From Destroying American Science." A portrait of Russell Vought appears beside the U.S. Capitol. A banner along the bottom reads: "Submit a comment on the OMB proposal | Link in bio to take action." The Stand Up for Science logo appears in the top left.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This person is an insurrectionist and is therefore ineligible to hold office. Not that that matters anymore 🙄 www.dallasnews.com/news/electio...
dallasnews.com
Election denier appointed to lead 'election integrity' policy for Texas Gov. Abbott
Texas State Rep. Nate Schatzline, who believes the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald Trump, will lead "election integrity" policy as a senior adviser to Gov. Greg Abbott.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I endured similar attacks from my ex when my son was little. It's awful. But make no mistake: if you're LGBTQ+, the GOP is trying to make you a de facto "child predator" in the eyes of the law. www.rawstory.com/pete-buttigi...
rawstory.com
Pete Buttigieg reveals 'terrifying' attack on family: 'I am beyond furious'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced on Friday that his family was targeted in a "terrifying" swatting incident — but this involved Child Protective Services.Buttigieg described wh...
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This was beautiful to watch
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Anyone who still says the 2020 election was stolen is an insurrectionist, full stop. Even if they didn't personally storm the Capitol, they're providing aid and comfort. They need to be prosecuted and barred from public office.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This is the police state of the US in a nutshell: cops shoot and kill yet another Black person (a baby!) over an ALLEGED misdemeanor, then when protests erupt, cops show up in riot gear to guard the Walmart & tear gas protesters. share.google/co1mzGP0E0sE...
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Police guard Mississippi Walmart after protest about baby's shooting
The Tuesday protests came days after a police officer shot into a vehicle during a shoplifting call at the Walmart, killing one-year-old Kohen Wiley.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Arrest this mf'er and seize ALL his assets. This cannot be allowed in any free society. newrepublic.com/article/2119... via @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com
Elon Musk’s Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response
The violent fascist riots in Belfast reveal the future that the trillionaire really wants. We need an international movement to constrain him.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Dobbs decision is the perfect encapsulation of how and why the right keeps getting its way. They play the long game, aren't afraid to wield power (ANY power), and of course, play the media/PR game masterfully. newrepublic.com/article/2119... via @newrepublic.com
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The Fall of Roe v. Wade Surprised So Many. It Shouldn’t Have.
Four years after the Supreme Court ruling that erased a federal right to abortion, journalist Amy Littlefield explores how the anti-abortion movement worked over decades to get what it wanted—and who ...
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The political violence the GOP refuses to acknowledge.
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Indivisible Northwest Arkansas @indivisiblenwa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Liberty and Justice for All Arkansans! will have protests across Arkansas on Flag Day, a day to hold those in power accountable and reclaim the power of our flag as a symbol of freedom for all. For details: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I really wish the media would stop calling these actions "immigration policies" or "immigration enforcement." That's sane-washing what this regime is doing. It's just racism and ethnic cleansing. time.com/article/2026...
time.com
Somali Referee Denied Entry to U.S. for World Cup
U.S. authorities cited “vetting concerns” for refusing Omar Artan just days before the soccer tournament.
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D.R. Bartlette @drbartlette.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Have the day you voted for www.rawstory.com/screwworm-tr...
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Red state official rips Trump admin's slow response to flesh-eating parasite invasion
A red state official ripped the Trump administration for how it mishandled a dangerous parasite now spreading fear.Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said on CNN that he started talking to the ...
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