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Has website endtheoligarchy.org Was lead singer in Blackberry River Band. Three albums on Spotify. Wrote the novel, "The Boy from Prussia".

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/09/2026
Some of Trump’s most devoted “Front Row Joes,” supporters who traveled the country attending his rallies, are now publicly turning on him. One called him a “fraud and liar.”
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Trump Faces New Midterm Warning Signs as Polls Shift
Podcast Episode · The MeidasTouch Podcast · September 30 · 25m
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 30/09/2026
It’s difficult to overstate how dangerous a national emergency declaration by Trump would be for American democracy if he wanted to take over elections. However, the emergency declaration likely wouldn’t accomplish what Trump wants it to: demdock.com/4hBati6
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026
Trump’s DOJ is 0 for 26 in its attempts to get states’ sensitive voter data. Yet DHS indicated it used such data to claim tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote in blue states: demdock.com/4Az8vrg
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026
The GOP is ramping up efforts to interfere with the midterms. Republicans were just exposed for training Wisconsin election observers to identify discrepancies with voting machines. This is just the start. Subscribe so you never miss an update: demdock.com/3T3Owjg
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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
If Republicans really wanted to stop data centers from raising your utility rates, they wouldn't have put forward a toothless bill. In January, I intro'd the Power for the People Act, a real, enforceable solution to this crisis. No Republicans have joined us. Let's vote on it!
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End the Oligarchy @endtheoligarch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 29/09/2026
The Trump-Vance administration has scouted three sites in Grand Teton National Park to potentially host an MLB game. National parks exist to be protected, not paved over for entertainment.
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Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location.
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 29/09/2026
WIN: Today, a judge issued a final ruling to block Trump-Vance admin’s efforts to add unlawful conditions to federal grants that support state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers. This win invalidates multiple attempts to weaponize this crucial violence prevention funding.
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Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide
Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/09/2026
President Trump wants to send armed ICE agents to polling places just before the 2026 midterms. It's voter intimidation – and breaks a 150-year-old law to do it. We're suing to stop it.
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/09/2026
This recognition is a testament to Skye’s leadership in driving impact in the courtroom and beyond. We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor. washingtonian.com/2026/09/30/m...
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Most Powerful Women in Washington 2026
The influential women shaping politics, business, law, media, education, nonprofits, the arts, and more across the region.
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/09/2026
Congratulations to our President and CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social for being recognized as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Washington” by the Washingtonian magazine for a second consecutive year!
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS lawsuit to compel Georgia to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. DOJ is now 0-26. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/georgi...
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🚨 United States of America v. Raffensperger
Learn more.
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God @thegodshow.com · 30/09/2026
He’s obviously removing all anti-trump leaders ahead of a ‘national emergency’ so they can halt elections and seize permanent control.
Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals
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Free Spirit | Broken Heart @sunny72.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“Before you decide none of this has much to do with your life, it does. What happens this week can eventually show up in the price you pay for gas, how prepared we are when the next pandemic hits, and the rules being written around AI…”👇
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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is pub day for my book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America." Please watch this video and pass it on. It's time to reclaim the Trump-Russia narrative and recognize Putin is continuing his years-long war on America and Trump is complicit. HowRussiaWon.com
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Olivia of Troye @oliviaoftroye.com · 26/09/2026
ICE detainees are disappearing from a public locator. A new election-security plan arrived 40 days before the midterms. And déjà vu: Trump is once again hearing from outsiders with some very dangerous ideas. This time? Martial law. 5 things worth knowing before the next insane headline takes over.👇
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Saturday Covfefe: How Did F-35 Parts End Up in China’s Hands?
Martial law talk. Midterms. Missing ICE detainees. What exactly is going on here?
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Olivia of Troye @oliviaoftroye.com · 26/09/2026
Parts of one of America’s most advanced fighter jets ended up in Hong Kong. China reportedly has them. Xi Jinping just left Washington after a state visit with Trump. So…did anyone ask him about the F-35 parts?
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Olivia of Troye @oliviaoftroye.com · 29/09/2026
Iran is talking to American voters. Trump was talking to Xi. So what did America actually get from a week of meetings, negotiations and diplomacy? There were real outcomes. But some of the biggest national security questions are still unanswered. My latest Deep Dive 👇
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Iran Is Talking to American Voters. Trump Is Talking to Xi.
The speeches are over. The national security questions they left behind are not.
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Olivia of Troye @oliviaoftroye.com · 24/09/2026
There’s a storm brewing, but that harvest moon on its way is majestic. There is still hope. There is still light.
Beautiful moon shining through storm clouds in Virginia…in the United States.
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 30/09/2026
“The public deserves to know how our government is justifying the cold-blooded murder of hundreds of civilians."
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Federal Judge Rejects Trump's Rationale for Hiding Memo on 'Cold-Blooded Murder' at Sea
Judge Engelmayer has ordered the Trump administration to reveal the secret memo justifying the bombing of boats in the Caribbean, leading to the deaths of 234 people. How can the government justify these extrajudicial killings? The public deserves answers. #JusticeForVictims #EndSecretLaws
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 30/09/2026
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Conservationists Vow Court Fight After Trump DHS Lifts Pause on Big Bend Border Barrier Construction
"We won't let them destroy the wildest place in Texas without a fight," the Center for Biological Diversity vowed.
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 01/10/2026
"Americans already struggling to save in Trump's economy shouldn’t be used as piggy banks to boost the profits of Trump’s Wall Street buddies," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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Trump SEC Accused of Letting Wall Street 'Prey On' Everyday Americans With New Proposals
"The Trump SEC is seeking to bail out the struggling private equity and private credit industry with hardworking Americans' retirement savings."
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As we talk about what happened at Cornell, please take a moment to learn about how a young LSU student is fighting for help against that school’s storied football program
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Mary @mfbrodie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is what I am afraid of in Texas. No one here likes Ken Paxton. No lawn signs supporting Paxton or any Republican. Anywhere. If he and the Republicans win.....we have a serious problem in Texas.
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JAM @jamiller.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#KenPaxton VOTE! And vote early.
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Trevor Potter @thetrevorpotter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Voters are once again the target of millions upon millions of dollars in political spending designed to influence their decisions about who should represent them in government. I analyze the forces powering this wave of spending in my latest newsletter. www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-k...
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What to Know About the Election Spending Deluge
American voters are once again the target of millions upon millions of dollars in political spending designed to influence their decisions about who should represent them in government. According to t...
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Danielle Lang @danilang-votes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Excited to share this episode of Democracy Decoded from @campaignlegal.org where I get to talk about the First Amendment, dissent, and share the mic with my former law school dean Robert Post: lnk.to/DDS6E3SM
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Democracy Decoded
Let’s face it: This is an unprecedented time for our democracy. Many of our government’s checks and balances are being challenged or outright ignored. We did not arrive here because of one person or o...
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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 30/09/2026
How does mail voting work? Mail-in voting has been around since the Civil War. It is a secure, reliable and accessible method to participate in elections. But how does it actually work? Campaign Legal Center's Jonathan Diaz breaks it down. #AskAnElectionLawyer
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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 30/09/2026
You may have heard that the Department of Justice plans to send as many as 1,000 election monitors to the polls this year. Safeguards already exist to protect voters, but Congress must still strengthen those rules to secure our elections.
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Everything You Need to Know About DOJ Election Monitors
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) election observation program — once a behind-the-scenes effort with a record of nonpartisan success — has made headlines during the 2026 midterm primaries becaus...
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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 27/07/2026
Campaign Legal Center is recommitting to the campaign for democracy we've been leading for nearly a quarter century. Not just for the next year or the next election, but for the long term. That's our commitment. That's our calling. That's our campaign for America.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Way to go, California! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill yesterday banning law enforcement (ICE) from using electric shock gloves.
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Voter Participation Center (VPC) @votercenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌟 GOOD NEWS: A judge blocked President Trump’s attempt to withhold some federal counterterrorism funding from states that don’t meet election administration demands. Learn more 👇 apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump can't force election changes by blocking counterterrorism funds to states, judge says
A federal judge is blocking the authority of President Donald Trump’s administration to withhold some federal counterterrorism funding from states that don’t meet its election administration demands.
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Voter Participation Center (VPC) @votercenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Midterm elections will have an impact on our communities. You deserve to have a say. Whether you vote in-person, early, or by mail, NOW is the time to make a plan to vote on November 3. Get vote ready today 👇 www.voterparticipation.org/my-voter-info
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Center for Voter Information (CVI) @centerforvoterinfo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
With the midterms approaching, the Trump Administration has ramped up its investigations into non-citizen voting. But the results show how vanishingly rare non-citizen voting is. Learn more ⤵️ time.com/article/2026...
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What Trump's Intensifying Hunt for Non-Citizen Voters Is Showing
Far from substantiating the President’s claims of widespread fraud, the results the effort is producing appear to underscore how rare non-citizens registering or casting ballots is.
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Voter Participation Center (VPC) @votercenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In 1987, Black Chattanoogans sued for the right to representation on city council. A Supreme Court decision to gut the Voting Rights Act and redistricting has them gearing up again. Read more about how Black communities are responding to voter suppression 👇 tennesseelookout.com/2026/09/28/a...
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After a fight for equality in the 1980s, Chattanooga civil rights activists prepare for new effort • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee congressional redistricting has Black Chattanooga voters gearing up for a renewed fight for city council representation.
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Voter Participation Center (VPC) @votercenter.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
VPC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. We work with election officials and grassroots organizations to make it easier for people like you to register, cast your vote and make your voice heard in our democracy. For more info visit our website: www.voterparticipation.org/got-mail/
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Voter Participation Center Mailing Efforts
The Voter Participation Center is a non-profit organization that helps register and mobilize millions of voters through mail and online registration.
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Defend The Vote @wedefendthevote.org · 25/09/2026
The Supreme Court handed down another terrible decision for voting rights. Fortunately, federal law still prohibits mass purges of voter rolls. It’s so important to check your voter registration. Make a plan to vote early. We’re not going to let them silence us. www.scotusblog.com/2026/09/supr...
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to use modified voter verification database
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Defend The Vote @wedefendthevote.org · 29/09/2026
“Defend the Vote, a progressive PAC focused on protecting voting access, has driven much of this messaging. The group began briefing top Democrats in Washington and candidates in competitive House races last year on why they should prioritize a message linking affordability to corruption.”
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Analysis | Democrats coalesce around a message about the cost of corruption
Their message accuses Republicans of flagrant corruption, tying the attack to the billions President Donald Trump has made during his second term.
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Defend The Vote @wedefendthevote.org · 29/09/2026
It was great to see our friend @iamwesmoore.bsky.social at a canvass launch for @stevenhorsfordnv04.bsky.social and @aarondfordnv.bsky.social.
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Defend The Vote @wedefendthevote.org · 24/11/2025
Make democracy work for the people: ✅ Ban stock trading for Members of Congress ✅ Ironclad ethics laws for the Supreme Court ✅ Stronger enforcement and penalties for breaking anti corruption laws ✅ Get dark money out of elections ✅ Protect access to voting ✅ End the gerrymandering wars
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
IONIA COUNTY. SUNDAY. OCTOBER 11.
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Ionia County Town Hall with Abdul | IONIA · Abdul for U.S. Senate
Please join us at our Ionia stop for the Shouldn't Be This Hard TOWN HALL TOUR. RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY AND THE EVENT WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST. MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT ID AND FOLLOW NO BAGS AND PR...
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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This Congress, I am proud to say that I have passed four bills through the House. Not because I compromise my values, not because the legislation is a “gimme,” But because I show up every day and work hard for our community.
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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Democrats are the party of action, accountability, and affordability. Republicans are the party of tax breaks for billionaires, raising your health care costs, and following every whim of Donald Trump.
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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Everyone deserves clean water. With Illinois having the largest concentration of lead pipes in the U.S., I knew I needed to act. That’s why I have dedicated my time in Congress to bring $100+ MILLION to modernize the water systems in every community across our district.
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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 30/09/2026
Today, @morelle.house.gov, @foushee.house.gov, and I hosted a shadow hearing on election security, where we spoke with voting rights experts about recent efforts to interfere with elections in NC and across the country.
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United For Democracy @weareufd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ask yourself why Trump is so desperate to silence Jack Smith. Smith said under oath he had proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump committed serious crimes. SCOTUS saw the evidence and buried it with immunity. Silencing the witness doesn't erase the truth.
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End the Oligarchy @endtheoligarch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Trump/GOP throwing red meat to their base so they will come out and vote. Also, a distraction from gas prices and Trump bad press around China and Putin.
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United For Democracy @weareufd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Clarence Thomas is about to be the longest-serving justice in U.S. history. His Legacy: ❌Accepted undisclosed gifts from a billionaire ❌Voted to overturn Roe ❌Refused to recuse on Jan. 6 ❌Helped gut the Voting Rights Act Destructive is an understatement.
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United For Democracy @weareufd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries that are not identified in their removal orders. It also plans to hear full arguments on the case.
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United For Democracy @weareufd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨The Supreme Court just let Trump resume deporting immigrants to countries they are NOT from. No notice. No hearings. If this was about "the worst criminals," DHS wouldn't be trying to avoid hearings. The far-right justices keep handing him his immigration agenda.
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