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Lori Dowd

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retired teacher - perpetual learner: preoccupied with needle arts, cats, compassion, and deep thinking she/her

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 6h
Every single member of this administration sees themselves, first and foremost, as a Content Creator™ It's like they staffed an administration with homeschooled aliens who learned about humanity through mainlining TikTok accounts. Just unbelievable levels of sweaty dorkiness.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🔥JACK SMITH: "Trump engaged in serious crimes against 🇺🇸- a criminal scheme to prevent a lawful transfer of power... the rule of law faces challenges unlike any we've experienced. I won't be silenced by threats of prosecution. While fear may be contagious, courage is as well."
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Tell your members of Congress to vote to protect the Kennedy Center. It’s up for debate.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
They voted in a secret ballot to stop memorials to slaughtered Jews. Because of course they did. Why stop? People will step on them, they claimed. That’s the point; the stones are in the course of everyday life. Gift article. German Town Votes to Stop Adding Memorials Outside Homes of Slain Jews
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German Town Votes to Stop Adding Memorials Outside Homes of Slain Jews (Gift Article)
Councilors in an eastern German town voted to stop installing memorial plaques outside homes of Holocaust victims, saying they would instead build a memorial at a cemetery.
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A federal judge just warned Todd Blanche he could be held in contempt for hiding Epstein files. The Attorney General. Contempt. Congress can make him hand them over. Tell them to: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
actionnetwork.org
Tell Congress: Demand AG Blanche release ALL of the Epstein files now
Contact Congress today!
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It’s always projection. Always.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Should have said before: You can find “What the Heck Just Happened” on my YouTube channel— m.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
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Dr. Joanne Freeman
Professor Joanne Freeman is an award-winning historian who studies the politics and culture of America's past to better understand our history as a nation, and the roads and choices that have led us t...
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hi folks: Tomorrow on my weekly livestream "History Matters:" Banning the Press: A Bridge Too Far? IS THERE A Bridge Too Far?? Join us Friday 10AM ET www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxN4...
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Banning the Press: A Bridge Too Far? IS THERE a Bridge Too Far??
YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you are a lawyer, and want to help defend our democracy, your way for you to get involved. 
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Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“A large majority of likely Pennsylvania voters dislike Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr… “He’s the one person in the poll that does worse than President [Donald] Trump,” said Don Levy, the director of the Siena Research Institute”
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New poll shows RFK Jr. is unpopular among Pa. voters amid feud with Shapiro over measles
Pennsylvania voters really don't like RFK Jr. "He's the one person who does worse than President Trump," said pollster Don Levy.
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
BREAKING: Judge Timothy Kelly grants CNN, MS NOW, and Politico’s TRO against the Trump administration, ordering that the reporters affected “immediately” have their White House hard passes reinstated. The TRO is in effect for 14 days. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
For all these reasons, it is hereby ORDERED that:
1. Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, ECF No. 2, is GRANTED.
2. It is further ORDERED that Defendants (except for President Trump) and their agents, representatives, and all persons or entities acting in concert with them shall immedi-
ately return, reinstate, and restore the White House "hard pass" press credentials held by employees of CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO that were revoked on or about September 18, 2026, until further Order of the Court or the expiration of this Temporary
Restraining Order.
3. It is further ORDERED that this Temporary Restraining Order shall remain in effect for 14 days.
4. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall post a $1.00 bond in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) by October 1, 2026.
SO ORDERED.
Is/ Timothy J. Kelly
TIMOTHY J. KELLY
United States District Judge
Date: September 24, 2026
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
RON WHITE: "@jamestalarico.bsky.social didn't cost the state of Texas $6 MILLION... Paxton is a criminal. He's a piece of shit." JOE ROGAN: *pretends not to know anything again*
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The White House says it banned Politico for using anonymous sources. One of the examples it cited was their own background briefing in which the White House itself provided the anonymous official. @scottnover.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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The White House banned Politico, citing anonymous sources. It provided the quotes.
In a letter defending its ban of Politico, the White House critiqued a report based on a press call it conducted, where reporters were told not to name the speaker.
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HCR HQ @hcrhq.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Political Off Ramps | From “What the Heck Just Happened?” with @hcrichardson.bsky.social & Dr. Joanne Freeman. @jbf1755.bsky.social Watch the full conversation on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vziDcKW8KOM
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The Verge @theverge.com · 22/09/2026
The city is accusing Trump Media of facilitating insider trading. www.theverge.com/tech/998914/...
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San Francisco sues Trump Media for selling early access to Trump posts
The suit calls it a ‘corrupt business scheme.’
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Holy crap. Susan Collins is finished. What a corrupt POS. I hope she goes to prison for this. www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...
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Reuters @reuters.com · 22/09/2026
ShinyHunters hackers say they breached Federal Bureau of Investigation, no immediate comment from FBI reut.rs/4hEXbSV
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ShinyHunters hackers say they breached Federal Bureau of Investigation, no immediate comment from FBI
The ​hacking group ‌known as "ShinyHunters" says ​it ​has breached the ⁠Federal Bureau ​of ​Investigation and claims to have ​stolen ​data on thousands ‌of ⁠FBI employees.
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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Let's see if we can get it into the teens! We know how much he likes teens.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal court REJECTS lawsuit seeking to compel Washington State to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and its clients. DOJ is 0-25. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
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🚨 United States of America v. Hobbs
Learn more.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I discussed this this morning with Heather. When it comes to motivation for resistance and opposition, immorality matters much less than personal impact. m.youtube.com/watch?v=8fTE...
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What the Heck Just Happened? With Heather and Joanne
YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman
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nullifie @nullifie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A photo of Donald Trump inspecting the scale model of the Trump arch with drones, snipers, and golden statues was unavailable due to reporters being banned from the briefing. So, here is Hitler and other top Nazis inspecting a scale model of a planned Triumphal Arch in Berlin, circa 1939.
A photo of Donald Trump inspecting the scale model of the Trump arch with drones, snipers, and golden statues was unavailable due to reporters being banned from the briefing. So, here is Hitler and other top Nazis inspecting a scale model of a planned Triumphal Arch in Berlin, circa 1939.
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PKs Powerfromspace1 🚀 Last Angry Bernie Brother cast adrift 😒 @powerfromspace1.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"Federal Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti Identified: Report www.newsweek.com/federal-agen... Federal Agents Who Shot Alex Pretti Identified: Report - Newsweek featured image @newsweek.com #ICE #DHS
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Federal agents who shot Alex Pretti identified: Report
The identification breaks through a week of federal secrecy surrounding the deadly encounter.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
How do we make teaching a sustainable career? We need: 🎒Education budget tied to the defense budget 🎒Teacher minimum wage 🎒Strong teacher unions 🎒Investment in the paraprofessionals that a kid needs to be their best learner and so teachers can focus on teaching
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 20/09/2026
BREAKING: An ICE agent shoots and wounds a man in Austin, Texas, officials say.
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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
A local official says a federal immigration agent has shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. City Councilmember Mike Siegel says the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer rammed the man’s car then got out of his federal vehicle and opened fire at least five times.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
For those who have forgotten the past 40 years: Tax cuts for the rich ...don’t trickle down Boosting military spending ...doesn’t bring peace Slashing regulations ...doesn’t create jobs Folks, we’ve seen this all before.
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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning. As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law.
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ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They all knew ahead of time who he is...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $8 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of American households is worth just $4.27 trillion. Read that back. Remember: Wealth can’t be separated from power. Power begets wealth and wealth begets power.
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AgentJoeMcJoe 🇺🇸 @joemcjoe11.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
So Trumpy's mini-me, Petey Hegshit also banned the same news media from the Pentagon. This should terrify everyone. Trumpy's government is banning media it doesn't like. This is a 3 alarm fire on democracy. My demand is simple. PROVE IT. Show us the 'fake news'. They can't, it does not exist.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I had SOMETHING TO SAY. (Though I’m on the road!)
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This, my friends, is gaslighting. Congress is the top three or four of all time only on abdicating its responsibilities. 
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
White House correspondents, D.C. bureau chiefs, and media execs: The German government expelled Dorothy Thompson from the country in August 1934. She's remembered and respected today for her important coverage and analysis over the next decade of the German regime. Be like Dorothy Thompson.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🤣🤣🤣 An epic success at what? Seriously. I wonder what he could claim.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A brief statement w/a lot of outrage. The Kennedy Ctr is ours. What DJT is doing is theft. I encourage folks to remember what this feels like. Because someday, we’ll be among those who have to work to make sure what’s happening under this regime never happens again. m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZROz...
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Hands Around the Kennedy Center: Be Angry, Push Back, and Never Forget
YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman
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Marty Olliff @martyolliff.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This appears to have become normal. Thanks, media and MAGA.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Anyone associated with trying to tear down the Center—workers included—should be held legally liable. Whether or not he’s immune—no one else is. Make it hard to “play along.” Make it hard for “yes men.” Add a price.
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
CORRECT. WE’RE NOT FRICKIN’ RELAXED AND RESTFUL.
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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 18/09/2026
A fierce crackdown on LGBTQ+ people in Turkey has led to raids and arrests, and the fallout is now even reaching Brussels, where people will take to the streets in protest.
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Crackdown on LGBTQ+ people in Turkey has troubling link to Brussels
Crackdown on LGBTQ+ people in Turkey has troubling link to Brussels
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hey folks: I'm on the road tomorrow, so I can't do a live "History Matters" episode. However...I've recording some brief thoughts about the Kennedy Center. They will go live at 9:50 AM ET, Friday morning, at this link: youtu.be/ZROzHkW_OLg
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
JUST NOW: A confused, clearly not-there McConnell votes “AYE” after almost voting NO with Dems but getting *corrected* by handlers around him
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It’s funny, but also not funny at the same time.
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Because....of course. They think they're above the law -- above accountability -- entitled to more. Publicly posturing pro-DJT-ness, while opposing him privately.
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tomwellborn3rd @wellborn.net · 16/09/2026
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
American Moron
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hey folks: I’ll bet you feel REALLY represented now. They’re going home to serve themselves. NOT us. The ultimate accountability dodge. Elections are accountability. Let’s prove it.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Man, it's a good thing Ed Sheeran decided to steer clear of politics, that worked out well for him
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Reminder: voter fraud is not a thing. Voter suppression is.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
He’s got a point!
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
NEW: Judge Emmet Sullivan finds Atty General Todd Blanche is failing to sufficiently follow court order over Epstein Files Sullivan orders Blanche to respond to the civil lawsuit filed by plaintiff @katiephang.bsky.social by Sept 24 Phang is seeking release of more Epstein Files
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