Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 57mLine 21.6 of the financial disclosure form Trump signed: he was paid $635,068,835 from something called "Celebration Coins." I went looking for the company. Here's what I found: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/yes-trump-... 26041 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 56m(1/2) At the Orange County Fire Authority Command Center, WCK dropped off sandwiches and burritos for the first responders battling the Norte Fire. Crews grabbed the burritos immediately to take them closer to the fire line. 1277 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Michael McDonald @electproject.bsky.social · 1hI updated the Georgia total #earlyvoting and by race for today's state update, with same day comparisons to 2018 and 2022. Total turnout continues to trend above past midterm elections. Georgia is now at 18.7% of its 2022 turnout michaelmcdonald.substack.com/p/georgia-ea...michaelmcdonald.substack.comGeorgia Early Voting by Race - In-Person Early Voting Day 4When I have a chance I’ll generate new Georgia early voting charts by race, with same-day comparisons to 2022 and 2018. 0329 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Tim Marchman @timmarchman.bsky.social · 9hA thing I think even most people who have paid attention don’t realize about DOGE is that we still don’t actually know what they did. Just obtaining the records and putting people under oath is really important. 262650601 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 9hSomething very important to figure out before Jan 20, 2029 is whether, when a new President is inaugurated, they will control the computer system at GSA (i.e. doors to federal buildings) and Treasury payments system or if those systems will be somehow in the hands of DOGE cronies 9885201 2
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Jennifer Liao @averagejenn.bsky.social · 14hAll you Libby users borrowing digital books and audiobooks through your library cards, you can set your preferences to human authors and artists ONLY. Click the middle button at the bottom, then "Content Controls" under Settings. You'll find "AI Contributions" there. Click in to it to make changes. 15362453985 3
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 16/10/2026“.. Rarely has an individual donor been effectively tied to such a large commitment for a single candidate.” @nytimes.com #TXsen www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/u... 531042401 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 16/10/2026The notion that there's no one in the Congressional Black Caucus who would do a better job than the current Minority Leader relative to leading House Dems is actually deeply out of touch with reality. 26210 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Oh glorious! @niedermeyer.online is live skeeting this. bsky.app/profile/nied... 3202 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 15/10/2026At the Powell's Hawthorne location in Portland, I signed every one of my books, in spec fic and on their bestseller lists. Everything of mine in the store, including a Steampunk Bible. They may not all have an autograph sticker until later today, but they are autographed, if yer looking. 627013 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/10/2026🚨BREAKING: In a win for voters, a court permanently blocked the Trump administration's policy banning nonpartisan groups from registering voters during naturalization ceremonies. For years, allowing groups to help new citizens register at ceremonies has increased turnout for naturalized citizens. 6519155 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Important 🧵 by @tatarigami.bsky.social Considering the repeated calls to replace #Starlink in the #EU, followed by the usual snarky comments, mostly from Americans, about how #SpaceX is "irreplaceable" and Europe is supposedly incapable of competing, I think it's worth looking at some facts. 714141 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦public health guy @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 15/10/2026all of us just watched these university admins wield enormous power against palestinian student orgs, including unaffiliated ones, so these excuses land flatter than ever 142370659 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦T.J. Stiles @tj-stiles.bsky.social · 15/10/2026On October 15, 2003, the Staten Island ferry Andrew Barberi collided with a concrete service pier, which cut into the hull right at the level of passenger seating on the lower deck, on the forward part of the hull. Eleven people died. Many more were horribly injured. I was aboard when it happened. 211933 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 15/10/2026I called Trump’s deal with Putin “a deepening betrayal” on Monday. Now it’s clear he’s a despicable traitor with blood on his hands as Ukraine’s civilian deaths mount—and who’s making all of us less safe. www.americaamerica.news/p/another-be...americaamerica.newsThe Deepening Betrayal By Putin’s ServantIn his deal with Vladimir Putin for Russian diesel, Donald Trump assists Russia’s war against Ukraine and our democratic ally’s fight for survival 11128721192 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦ZRH @zacharyhorning.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Headquarters, 155th ABCT 1337 Highway 98E, Columbia, Mississippi 39429 Commercial: (601) 736-1166 IG for the MS NG is this page: The Inspector General would be the channel. A live witness would have credibility. www.ng.ms.gov/ss/igng.ms.govInspector General | Mississippi National Guard 112925 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Reup: Kash Patel Colluded with Russian Spies to Frame Jim Comey, and He Probably Will Again emptywheel.net/2026/10/11/k...emptywheel.netKash Patel Colluded with Russian Spies to Frame Jim Comey, and He Probably Will Again - emptywheelKash Patel has spent almost a decade using Russian disinformation to try to frame Trump's adversaries -- first Hillary Clinton, then Jim Comey. That means, when Kash goes to Russia this week, they wil... 11533221 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 14/10/2026Deferred maintenance could turn into a real dangerous nightmare this winter.calmatters.orgCalifornia’s riskiest dams are closer to big cities than you thinkCalifornia has never penalized a dam owner for violating safety requirements, even as 57 dams sit in poor condition. 0104 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 14/10/2026We have RTM lawn/window signs available for pick up at the Bike East Bay office in Jack London Square (466 Water Street, Oakland) during our 9am-5pm office hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well. 082 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Crawford Kilian @crof.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Dr. Jeremy Faust: How I helped diagnose the first case of West Nile Virus in Marin County since 2015 from across the country. insidemedicine.substack.com/p/how-i-help...insidemedicine.substack.comHow I helped diagnosed the first case of West Nile Virus in Marin County since 2015 from across the country.Don’t worry, Marin folks, it probably came from travel. 021 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Rep. Mike Levin @levin.house.gov · 14/10/2026It is completely unfathomable to me that while Russia continues its brutal war against Ukraine, this Administration is choosing to buy Russian diesel and send billions of American dollars into Putin’s economy. Make no mistake, this is a lifeline for Russia’s war machine.nytimes.comTrump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With UkrainePresident Trump is moving to buy Russian diesel while also pressuring Ukraine to halt attacks on refineries, a lifeblood of Moscow’s war machine. 86920 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Jordan Carlson @jordantcarlson.bsky.social · 14/10/2026The EU should be calling Elon to defend his company's actions in Parliament, and if he doesn't show up, they should sanction every single one of his companies. As should every other ally of Ukraine. 16326 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 14/10/2026girl please be so serious, how do you “vet” someone for the masked secret police murder and kidnapping squad designed to terrorize people of color that they want the job at all is disqualifying 12061331 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Jacob Bogage @jacobbogage.bsky.social · 14/10/2026🚨 Late night Reuters SCOOP DOJ gave California 48 hours to match its voter rolls with a thumb drive that got dropped off on Tuesday with the names of suspected noncitizen voters. DOJ says it may sue to throw out ballots if California misses the deadline.reuters.com 1413158 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 13/10/2026🚨 3 WEEKS TO GO! 📣 EDUCATION OFFICES get overshadowed by higher-profile races, but they have a major impact on society. Help keep & flip STATE SUPERINTENDENT & SCHOOL BOARD seats blue! #Blue26 --Donations go to the candidates listed --Nothing goes to me secure.actblue.com/donate/educa...secure.actblue.comChip in!Show your support with a contribution. 097 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 13/10/2026🚨 3 WEEKS TO GO! Flipping the House blue is an ABSOLUTE MUST this year. Donate today. #Blue26 --Nothing donated via this page goes to me. --Opt out of sharing your email/phone # w/the campaigns secure.actblue.com/donate/house...secure.actblue.comChip in!Show your support with a contribution. 078 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 14/10/2026It’s a record for a midterm in Georgia: roughly 185,000 people voted in person today, on Day 1 of early voting. The prior record was set in 2022, with roughly 130,000 voters. 161082255 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 14/10/2026She was thoughtful, devoted to science and truth, and an extraordinary reporter to work with. Her integrity, kindness, & willingness to listen to public health workers in the thick of it all made her one of a kind. The gap she leaves behind is enormous. Helen you’ll be deeply missed. Rest easy 💔statnews.comHelen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69. 515032 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/10/2026Troy Jackson: "Sen. Collins says that she voted against it 9 times, but she didn't have the votes. Well, that sounds like then we probably ought to have Democrats in charge of the Senate so we have the votes to stop this war and hold Donald Trump in check. It sounds like Republicans won't do that." 18276641785 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Steffani Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 13/10/2026If you need proof of how much of a grudge Canadians hold, and how long, even the new show “Below” is accurate that you can’t find a “rum and Coke” in Newfoundland ‘cos they’re in their 3rd decade of boycotting Coke after Coke closed a factory there. Anyhow, Canadians are not returning to Vegas.cbc.caCanadians are staying away from Las Vegas — and it's becoming a Nevada election issue | CBC NewsCanadian travel to Las Vegas continues to crater as President Donald Trump's near-daily insults to the country drag on, and the resulting economic slump in Sin City has become a major midterm election... 1520771 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13/10/2026😂😂😂 7193611550 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12/10/2026For the love of God, stop saying this regime's ruthless authoritarianism "raises questions" and start telling us what answers you have for us. If you can't do that, get the fuck out of the way. 1374806889 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦digby @digby56.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Disinhibition. It's getting worse. And it's getting weirder. 26213 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Susan McPherson @susanmcp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026A beautiful masterpiece. Make time to read @blairbraverman.bsky.social's story. 1395 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦HELL Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 12/10/2026Jesus Christ look at how big that tree is 2718837 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Dr. Kristina Hill ☠️ 🏳️🌈 thinks this is a bad timeline @kzhill.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Tides are running really high- significant flooding in Marin county today at Tam Junction. Tomorrow likely also. Tide was more than 12” higher than normal. 042 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced. 14805002111747 1
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The James Talarico HIPAA Crime and Stephen Miller's Apparent Advance Knowledge emptywheel.net/2026/10/12/t...emptywheel.netThe James Talarico HIPAA Crime and Stephen Miller's Apparent Advance Knowledge - emptywheelIt appears that Stephen Miller was pushing a smear attack on James Talarico before an unlawful phone call happened. 20342133 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Here are the details: literally any time, any place, any network. 19986732349 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Blair Braverman @blairbraverman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026It’s been such an honor to work on this story for the past 5 months. A young Norwegian, Steffen, was trying to cross Canada on foot and with sled dogs. His dogs survived; tragically, he did not. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comHow Steffen Skjottelvik's Journey Across Canada Came to a Tragic EndFor three years and 750 miles, Steffen Skjottelvik lived a life of adventure. Until the adventure took his life. 2337793 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/10/2026Feels like someone is out to get her. And I love that for her. The best is yet to come. 35369751851 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 12/10/2026Garnet broke a huge story. We don't have salaries and we still pay for fact-checking. Please support our worker-owned, paywall-free publication with a gift or paid subscription today: www.autonomynews.co/support/ 29249 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Nicknamed “Honeybadger” for good reasons @httorg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I know what -I- want the next DOJ‘s second act in office to be!! (Trump/Epstein first, then drag Elon from prison and do THIS!).(11 011 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 12/10/2026is there anyone thinking/writing about the actual mechanics of disentangling the US government from elon musk? 35374051062 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 11/10/2026A masked man seen on camera stealing trays of mail from the postal truck in Sacramento, CA. There is a 100K reward if you know who he is. #Pinks 571043826 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 11/10/2026Hi, I’m a sighted alt text user! Here are some reasons I use it: - Slow Internet on an airplane - I’m over 40, I have no idea who that celebrity is - Bluesky broke images again - My vision sucks and that text is too small to read otherwise - Conveys further context and authorial intent 12770542092 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 11/10/2026🚨 23 DAYS TO GO! 📣 #OKLAHOMA Democrats need your help! This is an #UnlikelyHeroes page *deliberately* featuring Dems running in RED districts to boost statewide turnout & force Republicans to defend their turf. Donate today! #Blue26 secure.actblue.com/donate/ok26h...secure.actblue.comChip in!Show your support with a contribution. 064 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 11/10/2026“I challenged Ken Paxton to a debate 85 days ago but no one has heard from him,” Talarico wrote on X. “People are getting worried” “I’ve received credible reports he’s suffering from a rare condition that causes clinical levels of cowardice. @KenPaxtonTX: I am asking for proof of ability to debate” 0206 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Don’t forget John Solomon was part of the Rudy Giuliani smear operation that targeted Biden in the 2020 election and that colluded with a Russian intelligence agent. Read all about it in my new book. HowRussiaWon.com.howrussiawon.comHow Russia Won — David Corn 618760 0
Reposted by Julie Witz 🗽 💚 🦋 🇺🇦United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Warrantless stops and violent roving patrols by masked federal agents across California, especially the Central Valley, have been terrorizing farm workers for the past 5 days. The chaos is escalating. full statement: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026... 251651869 0