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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen)

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Firm believer in the democratic process. Anti fairy tales and anecdotes about political or governmental matters especially those rooted in bizarre conspiracy theories. Committed to a better tomorrow. Always.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10h
Prayers for Pope Leo 🙏🏽 The first American pope underwent surgery today at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. Surgeons removed the entire lower lobe of his right lung. The 90-minute procedure was successful, with no complications.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14h
And recall that Gen. Kelly bought this book while he was chief of staff because he wanted to understand, and wanted others in the White House to understand, the nature of Trump's psychiatric disorders 👉👉 www.abebooks.com/first-editio...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20h
Hell of a first day, Katie
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 21h
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 11h
Technology offers new opportunities to catch lung cancer early, when it can be treated most easily, but only 20% of people who are eligible for screening actually get checked. Some of this failure can be traced to persistent myths about lung cancer. www.cnn.com/2026/04/29/h...
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The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths | CNN
Screening guidelines often fail to pinpoint who’s at risk, and few people who are eligible for screening actually get checked. Some of the problems can be traced to persistent myths about lung cancer.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 23h
BREAKING: @democracydefendersfund.org & partners just sued ICE over a nasty catch-22 ICE detains people, takes their IDs & work papers, releases them, keeps the papers. Now they can't work & risk getting picked up again for having no ID We're going to court to get it ALL back -TN
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 5h
A 90 second tour of some of our very sickest new arrivals. Every dog in this video would be in huge trouble (a couple would be dead) were it not for the medial care. Some very special dogs here ❤️
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 23h
I just love ❤️ this dog
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 19h
BREAKING: a court cleared the name of our client Mary Comans Musk & Noem falsely told millions the FEMA CFO blew money on "luxury hotels" The court called this "coordinated" smear "outrageous govt conduct" The Trump regime is destructive, but @democracydefendersfund.org & partners fight back -TN
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mariewalsh18.bsky.social @mariewalsh18.bsky.social · 14h
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 22h
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is now the lowest ever relative to Refinery Inputs. (via RB Advisers) #SPR
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10h
MARYLAND — @RepAndyHarrisMD gets laughed at 🤡 for trying to blame the Dems for high fuel prices, then whines about the “first amendment” 😢 Who wants to tell Andy getting appropriately ridiculed for saying embarrassing things doesn’t violate his rights?
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 19h
Pete 💙
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 16h
The richest man on earth just broke his own record for buying an American election, and almost nobody noticed. www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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Tweeets of Dogs Automated @tweeetsofdogsauto.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Can we get some love for a senior dog?❤️ He's the goodest boy. Original post
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 11h
Confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000, with more than 4,300 deaths, as health authorities struggle to contain an outbreak spreading across seven provinces apnews.com/article/cong...
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Congo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 9,000 confirmed cases, with over 4,300 deaths, according to government figures.
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 22h
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
And still. Love love love this
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 11h
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 11h
Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status. www.npr.org/2026/10/12/n...
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Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.
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Tweeets of Dogs Automated @tweeetsofdogsauto.bsky.social · 3h
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 19h
Amen girl!!!
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ResJudicata22 @resjudicata22.bsky.social · 3h
Cartoonist: Mike Luckovich
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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 19h
Steve is trying his best...
Alt text: Steve the otter peeks over a pink diary with a pencil tucked beside it, looking directly at the viewer. Text on the image reads: “Dear diary, today I got angry 37 times :”
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2h
Four days after Musk wrote, “Zelensky has gone too far.” @financialtimes.com #ukraine www.ft.com/content/3708...
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Brown Eyed Susan @browneyedsusan.bsky.social · 13h
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 16h
BREAKING: We just filed a Hatch Act complaint over the outrageous raid on Ilhan Omar's home Officials can't use criminal power to affect an election. This is the textbook case @democracydefendersfund.org & @rwpusa.bsky.social👇
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AW Sylwester @aw-sylwester.bsky.social · 8h
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 18h
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Hourly Otters @otters.hourly.media · 13/10/2026
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 3h
Opinion | Opinion: Congressional Republicans' policies have betrayed rural America - CT Insider “the One Big Beautiful Republican reconciliation law that was passed in July 2025 has negatively affected individuals and families who reside in rural communities along with millions of other people”.
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 3h
Ohio's working-class voters rethink support for Trump and the Republican Party - Reuters “Like several voters interviewed by Reuters, Ringold also cited Trump's rhetoric. "I wish he would just tone down that rhetoric ... that old New York in-your-face 'I got you sucker'" persona, he said.”
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 3h
Trump Eyes Fall Guy Ahead of Looming Midterm Humiliation - The Daily Beast. “President Donald Trump has a scapegoat in mind in case the midterms go south for Republicans. 🍊”looking at James Blair, his former deputy chief of staff and the architect of the GOP’s frantic midterm redistricting efforts”
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Trump Eyes Fall Guy Ahead of Looming Midterm Humiliation — The Daily Beast
The president is already trying to pass the buck with only three weeks left until the midterms.
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 3h
Reflecting pool liner failed in 85 places after flawed renovation, inspection found - The Washington Post. “The damage identified by inspectors the contractor commissioned is far more extensive than has been previously reported, a document obtained by The Post shows.” Shocked? Not me.
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Trump allies think Kimberly Guilfoyle's 'hope' for a pardon will keep her from lashing out - New York Post.”She’s gonna need a pardon and if she doesn’t behave she ain’t getting one,” a person close to the White House..Trump family said shortly after Trump demanded — and received — her resignation”
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 3h
Hi, I’m Your New Press Secretary, and It’s My First Time Reading Words Out Loud - The Atlantic “I also might be a lawyer! Where did I pass the bar, you ask? After I moved to China. No further questions!” So which state Bar gives Bar Exams in China or by mail? Fanciful.
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Judge Clears the Name of a Top FEMA Official Fired by the Trump Administration - The Washington Sun. “A federal judge laid into the Trump administration for spreading false information about the former FEMA official and exhibiting “outrageous government conduct.”
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 3h
Tourist trash has done weird things to Yellowstone’s thermal pools - National Geographic. “As of early October, she and other park staff have removed some 23,600 pieces of trash, 10,700 rocks and sticks and 369 hats from Yellowstone’s geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles and the landscapes”
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Rep. Mike Collins, Sen. Jon Ossoff clash in heated Georgia Senate debate - Georgia Recorder. ““You stand here and say you’re going to be a champion for Black Georgians when you elevate to positions of leadership in your political organization people with ties to the Ku Klux Klan,” Ossoff said.”
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Collins, Ossoff clash in a second heated debate as early voting begins in Georgia — Georgia Recorder
Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff and Republican Congressman Mike Collins met face to face on the debate stage Tuesday for their second and likely final confrontation before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 3h
Desperate Must-Win Republican Throws Trump Under the Bus - The Daily Beast. “The Republican said, “Actually, Troy and I agree that the war should come to an end. And there were not the votes. I voted no. I voted with the Democrats to bring the war to an end”. As Chair of Approps she CAN do more.
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 17h
Cook moves three red-state governor’s races toward Democrats - The Washington Post. “Cook Political Report changed Alaska's governor race rating from toss-up to lean Democrat; and Nebraska, Vermont and Oklahoma governor's races from solid Republican to likely Republican.”
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
MAGA Host Visibly Stunned as Trump Hits on Male Senator - The Daily Beast. “Newsmax host Rob Schmitt was covering a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, at which the 80-year-old president appeared to be obsessed with Sen. Jon Husted’s physique.”
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Democracy 4ever (formerly Older Pen) @hydebpoz.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Fresh Cracks Between Trump and His Ice Maiden Exposed in New Leak - The Daily Beast “Susie wanted someone who would be loyal to her and instead Trump chose someone loyal to him, as it should be,” one administration source told the Mail.” And we are supposed to care about a woman who lets 🍊be 🍊?
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“.. a previously unreported New Year’s Eve 2024 celebration where Paxton partied in Dubai with two fugitives from U.S. justice ..” @wsj.com #TXsen www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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I Love Animals @petsanimals.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Apartment complex thinks we only have one dog. We walk them separately to save on pet rent.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I love this!
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