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Judy Stone

@drjudystone.bsky.social
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Infectious disease doc. Holocaust memoir Author: Resilience: One Family’s Story of Hope bit.ly/ResilienceStone & Conducting Clinical Research bit.ly/CCRText ID doc, freelancer/Forbes contributor, amateur photographer.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 04/10/2026
Of all the politicians Navatek’s CEO courted, Susan Collins was its most important patron. The senator’s office steered federal contracts worth millions toward the company while her campaign was pumping its CEO and his network for donations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqyiFFB7Kjg
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We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Against Susan Collins
YouTube video by ProPublica
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 12h
Really cool tool from @popular.info to crowdsource who is paying for what campaign ads. paidforby.info
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Who paid for this?
Find out who really paid for political mailers and TV ads.
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Dr Earhart Sampson PhD 🌎 🇨🇦 🇺🇲 🇲🇽 🇩🇰 🇺🇦 @earhart.bsky.social · 11h
​For 10 years, farmers across 13,500 hectares of southern England coordinated habitat work; one cluster recorded a 346% rise in corn buntings and a 183% rise in butterfly abundance over the decade - The Times of India share.google/7ducJei1IsnC...
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​For 10 years, farmers across 13,500 hectares of southern England coordinated habitat work; one cluster recorded a 346% rise in corn buntings and a 183% rise in butterfly abundance over the decade - T...
The Times of India brings the Latest & Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, ...
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Halfbroke Horsewoman 🌻🏇🌻 @tidypony.bsky.social · 11h
Gift link courtesy of my public library: www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...
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U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats (Gift Article)
The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.
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Mr. Dan Zak @mrdanzak.com · 19h
A Haitian man legally immigrated to Ohio, then was given an ankle monitor bc Trump withdrew his status. He threw himself in front of truck. The trucker, who voted for Trump, is haunted. “Pierre was doing what he was supposed to do. We did not do right by him.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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A Reckoning in Springfield
A truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become.
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Ian Carrillo @iansociologo.bsky.social · 15h
This is a powerful article. Infuriating how every time the trucker was trying to find empathy for Pierre and Haitians in general, his girlfriend and mom kept intervening with some racist logic or conspiracy.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 15h
"Democrats have a 24-point lead on whom Latino voters want to see in control of Congress, 59%-35%...Nearly a fifth of Latino voters who backed Trump in 2024 say they do not prefer a Republican-controlled Congress, with 14% saying they support Democrats..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Poll: Latino voters swing away from Trump and Republicans
Democrats have a significant lead among Latino voters in 2026 amid economic concerns, according to the NBC News/Telemundo poll, though the GOP has made some long-term gains.
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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 16h
The facts are shocking enough, but the bigger reason that the Cornell gang-rape case has broken through is that everyday Americans are sick of the rich and powerful and their sons getting away with it And everyone knows this fish stinks from the head My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/corn...
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For a fed-up America, the elite impunity of the Cornell rape case is the last straw | Will Bunch
A nation’s frustration with rich and powerful men boils over after a stunning rape allegation at an Ivy League college.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 15h
trump's pentagon: www.wired.com/story/a-pent...
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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 19h
How the shooting death of a Houston father is igniting Latino politics in Texas www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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How the shooting death of a Houston father is igniting Latino politics in Texas
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed on his way to work by ICE agents, who said he used his vehicle as a weapon. An outraged community is demanding justice — and change.
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Judy Stone @drjudystone.bsky.social · 20h
Excellent Op-Ed by @benecal.bsky.social www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinion/123249?utm_medium=social
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Opinion | Lessons From a Year of RFK Jr. Disinformation
His lies hide an ugly political agenda that is disastrous for public health
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/10/2026
Trump: "I take an aspirin a day. I don't know if it works but psychologically I need it. It thins the hell out of your blood I guess ... They want me to go down to the 80. I take the 386. I don't know what the hell it is. It's a monster. They said, 'Sir, you don't need that!'"
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Love this 👇
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 04/10/2026
The Trump administration has moved to cripple Title IX protections against sexual assault and harassment on the same day New York prosecutors reopened the investigation into heinous allegations of a fraternity gang rape at Cornell University. trib.al/KbxIxZV
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Trump Weakens Title IX Rules Amid Cornell Gang Rape Investigation
The Education Department has just weakened protections for sexual assault victims in schools.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
In two years, we went from the Navy exonerating the Port Chicago 50 and the U.S. President commending them for it, to the scrubbing of displays and memorials to Black military heroes on the U.S. President’s orders. It happened so fast. We need to get him on a leash, for starters. Vote.
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DCCC @electdemocrats.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Hudson Valley doesn't need another spineless politician more worried about pleasing Trump than standing up for his own constituents. Mike Lawler is sinking and Army combat veteran Cait Conley is building the momentum to retire him this November.
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cozybooksonly.bsky.social @cozybooksonly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Minnesota - early voting has started. This racist is voting and so are the silent ones in every state. Vote or ppl like this are deciding our futures.
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❌👑🐸 Follow the $$$ @lwhb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
GA - ready to vote? Not registered, you still have time!!! #BlueVoterGuide can help you on candidates and issues. Let's make the November 3 election an historic voter turnout!
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ColoDi @mdmeyer718.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#BlueVoterGuide
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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Georgia Voters, make sure you are ready and able to vote in the General Election. Use @bluevoterguide for information about registration and election details. Learn about the candidates, their positions and endorsements. Plan your vote so you can use your voice!
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CarolynD @carolyn265.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Come on, GA. Let's win the whole Dem thing! Vote early if you can. #Voterizer
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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#earlyvote morning update 10/2: at least 1 million people have voted in the 2026 general election 🥳🎉 election.lab.ufl.edu/early-vote/2...
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UF Election Lab: 2026 General Election Early Vote Statistics
Live national and state-by-state early voting statistics for the 2026 general election.
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Scott Colom @scolom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Had an amazing day on the Coast for our canvass kickoff! Big thanks to Senator @corybooker.com for coming down to Gulfport, and to everyone who came out to be part of our kickoff. We have a month left to show the country that Mississippi Matters!
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HereWeGoAgain ❌👑 @kathygpr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
State/local elections matter. Make sure you vote Dem all the way down your ballot. Need help? @bluevoterguide.bsky.social is a great resource. #voterizer youtu.be/AQIOBaox4FI?...
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Amy Acton "Grounded"
YouTube video by Ohioans for Amy Acton
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Big news in the Senate battle. After pouring $30 million in NC, John Thune's GOP SuperPAC stops spending there, effectively conceding Cooper is likely to win. And they're dumping their first 7-figures in Kansas. (Note: a Dem internal found Hamilton up today.) www.semafor.com/article/10/0...
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Voter registration deadlines are SUNDAY in Alaska, Rhode Island, South Carolina. And MONDAY in: Arizona, Arkansas Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and *Texas*. If you live in these states, verify your registration now, literally.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨BREAKING: In a win for voters, the Kansas Court of Appeals Friday denied Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s (R) latest request to revive a GOP-backed law that would throw out mail-in ballots received after Election Day, even if they were cast on time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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GOP bid to scrap Kansas mail ballot grace period fails again
The ruling means Kansas election officials must continue counting ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within the following three days, including in the upcoming November elections.
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Texas Democratic Party @texasdemocrats.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
There is only one candidate in this race with the experience needed to regulate the oil & gas industry. Vote for @jon-rosenthaltx.bsky.social on or before November 3rd.
A trading card style graphic with a photo of Jon Rosenthal that says: "TEXAS DEMOCRATS' Candidate for Railroad Commissioner Jon Rosenthal. Hometown: Houston, TX; Experience: Mechanical engineer of 25 years, State Rep.; Priorities: Lower utility bills, more reliable grid, protect communities & the environment."
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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
33 days to knock doors. 33 days to call voters. 33 days to mobilize our communities. Help elect Democrats up and down the ballot at democrats.org/act.
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Blue areas of Virginia still dominating the early vote, two weeks after it started, and with 315k votes cast so far. Let's keep it going!!! bluevirginia.us/2026/10/frid...
https://election.lab.ufl.edu/early-vote/2026-early-voting/2026-general-election-early-vote-virginia/

2026 General Election Early Vote – Virginia
Total early votes

313,548

In-person early votes

199,643

Mail ballots returned

113,905

Mail ballots requested

432,385

Last updated: 10/2/2026 · Source: https://www.vpap.org/elections/early-voting/

Total Voted
In-Person Early
Mail Ballots
Total Voted by Geography
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Locality
Congress
State House
State Senate
Fairfax County 41,106
Henrico County 15,643
Virginia Beach City 14,733
Prince William County 14,096
Chesterfield County 13,726
Loudoun County 12,348
James City County 7,897
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
As Sukkot ends this evening, wishing the Florida Jewish community and folks celebrating all over the country a joyful Simchat Torah! Thank you for including me in your celebration. #AngieforFlorida
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Democrats @democrats.org · 01/10/2026
This is huge: New Democratic voter registrations in Florida have outpaced Republican ones for the first time in six years. Change is coming.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Huge crowd to see James Talarico in deep-red Lubbock, Texas. This county hasn’t voted for a Democrat in 50 years.
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Tom Bonier @tbonier.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Almost 80% of the votes cast in PA so far come from registered Dems, exceeding the Dem share from this point in 2024 and 2022. Dems could pick up 3-4 congressional seats in the state.
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BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
⏰ 31 Days Until the General Election! 🗣️ What are you doing to get out the vote? 🗳️ Volunteer with BlueVoterGuide.org 👉 Join our social media team, research team or election input team! 👉 BlueVoterGuide.org is where you can sign up! #BlueVoterGuide #October2026
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BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🚨 AL mail-in ballots are on the way! Vote early and drop it off. 🗳️ Key dates: • Voter Reg deadline: 10/19 • Absentee request deadline: 10/27 (mail) / 10/29 (in-person) • Election Day: 11/3 🗣️ Find candidates & endorsements at BlueVoterGuide.org #BlueVoterGuide #September2026
Teal arched bridge leading into a sunset over water and trees; badge labeled Alabama, Montgomery
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BlueVoterGuide.org @bluevoterguide.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🗣️ Mississippi voters: Get ready to make your voice heard! 🗳️ Vote in the General Election and House District 70 & 77 Special Elections. 🪪 Register by 10/5. 🗳️ In-person absentee voting: 9/21–10/31. 📣 See where candidates stand: BlueVoterGuide.org #BlueVoterGuide #September2026
Badge reading 'Mississippi' with winding river, paddle steamer, heron, moss-draped cypress and marsh; short tagline below.
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astrogirlaz.bsky.social @astrogirlaz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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ColoDi @mdmeyer718.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#BlueVoterGuide
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❌👑🐸 Follow the $$$ @lwhb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Here's one way you can help GOTV. Join us👇
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
After two weeks of early voting, Virginia's up to 348,693 cast, about double where we were at the same point in the 2022 midterms. Have you voted yet? If not, please do so, preferably early/in-person! bluevirginia.us/2026/10/satu...
VPAP graphic: Early Voting in Virginia (through 10/2/26)

https://www.vpap.org/elections/early-voting/2026-november-general-election/
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Tom Bonier @tbonier.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Great poll for Dems from an excellent pollster. Some notes on the crosstabs: - The Hispanic sample at 20% is maybe slightly conservative (in terms of size), in '18 Hispanics were 18%, in '22 they were 20.2%, and 23.2% in '24. Talarico is winning them by 32 pts. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Cross-Tabs: September 2026 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Texas
Results of a New York Times/Siena poll conducted among 615 voters from Sept. 21 to 30, 2026.
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Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#earlyvote morning update 10/3: at least 1,131,615 people have voted in the 2026 general election 🥳 election.lab.ufl.edu/early-vote/2...
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UF Election Lab: 2026 General Election Early Vote Statistics
Live national and state-by-state early voting statistics for the 2026 general election.
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Jena Nelson @jenanelson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In a huge show of support, the DCCC announced they are expanding their targeted midterm races to include OK-5 & will use significant resources to boot Stephanie Bice from office. This comes a day after Trump failed to endorse Bice during his Oklahoma speech.
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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
As @mainedems.bsky.social Executive Director, Devon Murphy-Anderson has worked to scale up the party’s efforts to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. This work is driving the fight to fire Susan Collins in just 31 days: win.dnc.org/substack
A graphic featuring an image of the Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson. Below text reads, "'We quite literally did not sleep.' We’re excited to feature today’s guest, Devon Murphy-Anderson, Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party.
Since she started as Executive Director in 2025, the Maine Democratic Party has relentlessly scaled up its efforts to support Democratic candidates running up and down the ballot and flip seats.

Devon is deeply committed to connecting with folks across the state and hearing from Mainers about the issues that matter most. TheBluePrint.Substack.com." In the bottom right, a donkey appears next to the Substack logo.
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Rep. Vikki Goodwin @vikkigoodwintx.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Voting registration in Texas ends MONDAY October 5. We have 3 more days! Register and check your registration at MyTexasVotes.com 🇺🇸
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VOTING | Texas Democratic Party
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Jerrad Christian @jerradchristian.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Thank you to everyone who came to see me tonight at the Coshocton County Fair and shared your stories, grabbed signs, and took extra lit to help spread the word. And thank you Robin and Marcus for helping staff the booth. I couldn't do this without good, genuine people like you.
Dem boothDem boothPassing out litDucks with funny haircuts
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WisDems @wisdems.org · 03/10/2026
Across the state Wisconsinites are hosting events to get ready for November! See what’s happening in your area: wisdems.org/ Shout out to these counties for hosting amazing events recently! 📸
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Democrats Abroad @demsabroad.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Georgia voters abroad! 🍑️ Jon Ossoff helped cap seniors’ insulin at $35/mo, expand health care, lower housing prices & attract manufacturing jobs to Georgia. 🌍 Request your ballot: VoteFromAbroad.org 🔗 #GAPolitics Go to votefromabroad.org today! #votefromabroad #democratsabroad @ossoff.bsky.social
A blue and orange graphic with dark and light orange starburst background. A Picture of Jon Ossof is superimposed.  The text says "Georgia. Jon Ossof, Senate." The DA logo is at the top.
Who he is.  

U.S. Senator and investigative journalist

A pragmatic, anti-corruption leader focused on accountability,
economic opportunity, and lowering costs for Georgia families

DEMOCRATS ABROADWhy he's running. 

Cracking down on political corruption and insider trading in Congress.

Lowering healthcare, prescription drug, and living costs.

Investing in clean energy, infrastructure, and job creation across Georgia

Defending civil rights, voting rights, and reproductive freedom

DEMOCRATS ABROADWHAT HE SAYS:
“Public service is a public trust, and members of Congress should be focused on serving the people, not trading stocks.”
JON OSSOFF

DENOCRATS ABROAD
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Graig Mellon @mellongraig.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
One month left... it's now all gas, no brakes going forward. If you want to help get out the vote, join #BlueVoterGuide and volunteer for that matter.
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