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@jhh49.bsky.social
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I am a retired lawyer, having practiced criminal defense for 30 years. I am very much a liberal in my political views.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
THIS 👇 HERE.......
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This country was built on the opposition to tyranny...so ICE must be abolished.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If you owe a woman $5 million dollars for sexual assault, you also owe the country your resignation. It's that simple.
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
expand the court. no more half measures. this is intolerable.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16/02/2026
from the perspective of someone who might want to be president, the best time to run for the white house is now, not later. so if AOC is thinking about it — if the white house is her ambition — then her best bet is to throw her hat in the ring
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You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid
She’s only 36, and there’s a good argument that she should run for Senate and bide her time. But she also could be a formidable White House candidate.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 09/02/2026
Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love” “Together, we are America”
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Jasmine Crockett @jasmineforus.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
A picture of bad bunny with the word love
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES DAY 8 FEBRUARY 2026 #SuperBowlXL TOGETHER WE ARE AMERICA The only thing more POWERFUL than HATE is LOVE Bad Bunny, Gaga, Ricky Martin, a Wedding, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, AND THE FLAGS ! BAD BUNNY REMINDS the WORLD "AMERICA" is more than the U.S. 🏈🎊💃"EXCELENCIA"💃🎊🏈
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Mr. Spock 🖖 @spockresists.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
I want to say something personal. I’ve been watching the monks on this from the very beginning. Every day. Every mile. And I think I know why it’s moved me so deeply. I have resisted Trump and what he represents for nearly ten years now — not just politically, but morally.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 10/01/2026
rare to see an american politician speak in these terms and it rocks
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Massive defeat for Mike Johnson. Still has to clear the senate, but this is what Dems wanted all along. Johnson has essentially lost control of the gavel after Epstein and now this. Weakest speaker in history.
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R5_to_philly / R5Philly @r5-to-philly.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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Regina Schrambling @gastropoda.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Great column. Literally bringing all the receipts. #complicitmedia
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Holy shit. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
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Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk · 11/10/2025
🌈 Today is #NationalComingOutDay! Whether you’re out, not out, questioning, or can’t share your truth safely, you’re valid, seen, loved and part of community regardless of how visible you are. Coming out is personal. Be proud of who you are, in whatever way feels right for you. ❤️
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 22/08/2025
Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect. As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
History and Article IV’s Guarantee Clause makes clear that a state’s governor cannot remove members of the legislature. No governor has ever claimed such power. It runs against the full history of Texas and American democracy as a whole. open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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Governors Can Not Remove Elected Legislators. Period.
A democracy must have an independent legislature. Only voters elect and unelect representatives.
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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
It doesn't. And the Constitution hands the power to levy tariffs to Congress.
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Rep. Veronica Escobar @repescobar.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
After I was denied entry to an ICE facility in my district, many of you said social media posts weren’t enough. You’re right. Here’s what’s next.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 06/07/2025
Lincoln said of immigrants, in 1858, "They have a right to claim it as though they were blood of the blood and flesh of the flesh of the men who wrote that Declaration, and so they are." Yes.
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To Be an American
This July Fourth, let’s remember the immigrants who were drawn to this country’s promise of liberty and who have contributed to its greatness.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 05/07/2025
Illinois has officially ended the fiscal year with nearly $54 billion in revenue — the most the state has ever collected in a single year. We've exceeded initial projections thanks to responsible fiscal management that prioritizes Illinoisans.
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State ends fiscal year with record revenue
Illinois closed FY25 with record $54B revenue, but FY26 outlook is clouded by tax hikes and federal uncertainty.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 05/07/2025
Donald Trump's bill is a betrayal of the American people. That's who Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans sold out for tax cuts to their wealthy donors. Know that I'll keep fighting back to address the real issues Illinoisans are facing.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 05/07/2025
I have faith we shall overcome this bill that takes direct aim at our values and way of life, because for nearly 250 years, generations have stood up and fought for their rights and against the powerful and self-interested. And now I am confident we will do it once again.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Freedom from kings. Freedom from fascism. Power to the people forever. ♥️ Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 27/06/2025
Let me be clear that Illinois will protect you and your care. I'll keep fighting to make sure Illinoisans and those who come to our state can receive the care they need from the providers they trust.
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Supreme Court rules for South Carolina in bid to defund Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court upheld South Carolina's bid to defund Planned Parenthood, ruling that Medicaid patients cannot sue to choose their provider. The court held in a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, w...
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 29/06/2025
Rest assured that here in Illinois, our LGBTQ+ community can be who they want to be. They are safe here. They are celebrated here. They are welcome here. And they are free to love who they love here. No matter the month, I'll always be an ally in the fight for equality for all.
The Pride Flag flying above the Illinois State Capitol.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
This is a turning point. This is the line we draw. This is the moment history will remember — when millions stood together to say NO to Trump, Vance, Vought, Theil, and all the corrupt cronies and cult. Follow the movement. Learn what comes next. Join us at FiftyFifty.One. #FiftyFiftyOne #NoKings
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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Dallas turned out with at least 10,000 marching for #NoKingsDay
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 14/06/2025
Massive #NoKings march in New York City!
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Gabi 雪 @gabimccauley.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
We deserve this, Lord
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 09/06/2025
While some states are taking away the rights of our LGBTQ+ community, we're protecting them here in our state. Illinois will always be a beacon of equality and hope for all. There's still work to do, but we have your back.
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Illinois ranks among safest states for LGBTQ+ community, new report finds. Here's why
Illinois ranked among the safest states for LGBTQ+ people in a newly released list. Find out why states like Arkansas and Louisiana were ranked last.
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
NEW: Federal judge protects trans care for federal prisoners, blocking Trump order for now. Disputing Trump's oft-repeated "gender ideology" claims, Judge Lamberth wrote that "the plaintiffs do not seem interested in propagating any particular 'ideology.'" This afternoon, at Law Dork —>
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Federal judge protects trans care for federal prisoners, blocking Trump order for now
Disputing Trump's oft-repeated "gender ideology" claims, Judge Lamberth wrote that "the plaintiffs do not seem interested in propagating any particular 'ideology.'"
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr @zoandbehold.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
My home of Missoula just voted to establish the pride flag as an official government flag of the city, thereby circumventing the state's asinine pride flag ban. 🏳️‍🌈 Missoula is once again showing how to fight back against policies that seek to erase the LGBTQ community.
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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE Month DEI Employer of the Day Nomura, global financial services. 27,000 employees "proud to celebrate with our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies worldwide. Nomura is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can be their true selves and realize their full potential."
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Liberal Warrior 🏳️‍🌈👬🌊💙🌊👭🏳️‍🌈 @liberalwarrior.eu · 01/06/2025
#ResistanceReborn #SuperSundayParties @henry62.bsky.social ‪@claynobles.bsky.social @free2beme.bsky.social ‪@danielgamboa820.bsky.social @markymark757.bsky.social @boxdonkey17.bsky.social ‪@sandor22.bsky.social @brehmem.bsky.social @filosia.bsky.social @earthbound420.bsky.social
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
BREAKING: Over 130 former federal & state judges have filed an amicus brief urging the court to drop charges against Judge Dugan in Wisconsin The charges seek to criminalize judicial discretion & set a dangerous precedent for executive overreach We MUST defend judicial independence👇
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bindergirl @bindergirl.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
It’s after midnight in Indiana 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝟒𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 ⁣⁣ 𝐁𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐒⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞. 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫⁣⁣🎂🎈💙 ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 11/05/2025
Dana Rudolph at LGBTQ nation wrote such a beautiful story about Zooey and I, our family, and what it is like to parent our wonderful son together :) www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/05/an-a...
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'An abundance of motherhood': Trans journalist Erin Reed gushes about co-parenting with Zooey Zephyr - LGBTQ Nation
Reed's son said his favorite part of their wedding was "when we kissed each other, because ‘that was the moment that became my stepmom for real.'"
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Elizabeth Warren @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
I’m working to give every mother and every family a fighting chance—and I’m in this fight all the way.
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
There’s a lot of talk about the ‘trans agenda’, but what is it that trans people actually want? Find out what we’re fighting for: transactual.org.uk/the-dream-vs-reality (Note: the resource was written before the UK Supreme Court ruling) #Trans #Nonbinary #TransRights #Liberation #DreamVsReality
1. trans health. 2. Informed consent. 3. Ban conversion therapy. 4. End the blocker ban. 5. gender self-ID. 6. Clean up the EHRC. 7. inquiry into historical abuse. 8. End trans torture in prisons. 9. inclusive data standards. 10. Treat LGBTQ+ asylum seekers with respect. 11. Protect the Equality Act
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NPR @npr.org · 02/05/2025
Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself to deadly snakebites from black mambas, taipans, cobras and many others.
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He let snakes bite him some 200 times to create a better snakebite antivenom
Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself to deadly snakebites from black mambas, taipans, cobras and many others.
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jhh49.bsky.social @jhh49.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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Mairy on Substack
I needed to share Rachel Maddow saying she thinks WE are winning and providing ideas to step up our fight. as always she’s the voice of reason and truth.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Pritzker: The reckoning is here. And now that this culture of timidity is on display, these same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on the defense of Black people, trans kids, and immigrants, instead of on their own lack of guts and gumption.
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edgery.bsky.social @edgery.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
There is no “historical myth” about birthright citizenship. The 14th Amendment, affirmed by SCOTUS in 1898, is clear. Thank you, @hcrichardson.bsky.social for setting the record straight in light of 🍊🤡 deporting US citizen children. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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April 26, 2025
Early yesterday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent three U.S.
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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Senator Cory Booker has staged a sit-in on the Capitol steps to protest against Donald Trump's budget and cuts to Medicaid. Love to see more good trouble! Thank you, Cory!
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
No attorney general should ever speak like this. She's Trump's advocate, not the people's lawyer, which is what the AG's job is. Whatever state she is barred in should start disciplinary proceedings immediately. This isn't subtle or arguable, it's wrong.
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lake effect kid @mattenloe.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
It's about time
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Ben McAdams (The Resurrection Arc) @purrtah.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
New Pew Poll from USA today showing massive movement against Trump. His approval is now 40/59, declining 7pts since February. He has lost support among squishy Trump voters. Since Nov confidence in his ability to make good economic decisions has declined by 28pts.
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Jasmine Crockett @jasmineforus.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Last night, I sat down & discussed all the drama with @jimmykimmel.com. Did you get a chance to catch us? Give me your thoughts 👇🏾
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