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If you voted for equality, women's rights, & democracy, don't give up, as Ted Kennedy says, “The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.” Liberal. 🚫DM. 🚫anti-vaxx, 🚫MAGA trolls. #IStandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
French Senator Claude Malhuret blasts, "Trump, the only elephant that walks around with its own china shop."
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A federal law bans late voter roll purges. Republicans are pushing to reinterpret it Republicans are desperate. www.npr.org/2026/07/01/n...
npr.org
A federal law bans late voter roll purges. Republicans are pushing to reinterpret it
There's a ban on most states systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days before Election Day. Republicans are pushing courts to reinterpret that longstanding protection for eligible voters.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Talarico leads Paxton in first Texas Senate poll after GOP runoff www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
usatoday.com
Talarico leads Paxton in first Texas Senate poll after GOP runoff
A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 47% to 44% in the Texas Senate race — within the margin of error.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Just in case people are wondering what's Thucydides Trap theory cited in the news: "The 'Thucydides Trap': A modern political theory named after him that explains the structural tendency toward war when a rising power threatens to displace an existing ruling power." (Britannica)
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth www.propublica.org/article/more...
propublica.org
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
A lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Netanyahu and his Israeli military henchmen have killed 27 journalists since March 2, 2026. Netanyahu does not want journalists to report on his war crimes—that is why.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A very simple question to our fellow Americans, regardless of their political affiliation: Why doesn't Israel send its army—the IDF—into Iran for a ground operation? Why must we send our American troops to be killed for Netanyahu? To what end?
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Still can’t get over the House GOP rejecting a 100-0 bill from the Senate to fund TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA and… just going on vacation. Complete abdication of duty.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
How much money has tRump amassed in his personal bank account in Qatar since he began plundering Venezuelan oil? His plan is to do the same with Iranian oil, but Iran is not Venezuela. This is not NORMAL.
Tweet from Thomas Massie
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
"I did that"
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 07/03/2026
The upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election could be critical for voting rights, but it has had a lower profile compared to previous races. A recent poll found that 93 percent of voters in the state have heard “little” or “nothing” about it.
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Eyeing Voting Rights, Liberals Aim to Secure Wisconsin’s Supreme Court through 2030
In the April election, Wisconsin liberals are hoping to expand their majority on a body that could be a critical backstop for voting rights during the next presidential race.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Has anyone read this Epstein file? This 6 pages file is very disturbing to me. If you want to read the whole file, I'll post the link.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Today It's election day in Texas. Please vote. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
houstonpublicmedia.org
Here’s what Texas voters should be paying attention to on primary Election Day | Houston Public Media
From voter turnout to who Texas' U.S. Senate candidates will be, here's what voters should be keeping an eye on amid Tuesday's party primary elections.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
US says Kuwait accidentally shot down 3 American jets www.politico.eu/article/us-k...
politico.eu
US says Kuwait accidentally shot down 3 American jets
U.S. Central Command adds that four Americans have died so far during combat with Iran.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Today, 3 US military killed in the #IranWar
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Criminals' debts are cancelled thanks to pardons granted by Trump, while the victims of these criminals are left high and dry.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
BREAKING NEWS France will revoke US Ambassador Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, access to the French government after a summons no-show and his interference in France's internal affairs. Source: @france24.com @meidastouch.com @briantylercohen.bsky.social
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Florida Republicans are renaming Palm Beach airport Trump International Airport. www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/f...
nbcmiami.com
Florida House votes to put Trump's name on Palm Beach International Airport
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday moved closer to placing President Donald Trump’s name on the Palm Beach International Airport despite turbulence over state funding, trademarking rights and his personal c...
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The "Big Beautiful Bill" was designed to delay the damage until after the 2026 midterms. 👇🏼👇🏼
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
How Jeffrey Epstein Got So Rich: Two More Billionaire Clients "... real estate mogul Mortimer Zuckerman and Ariane de Rothschild." "They apparently paid an unusually high premium for his services, experts say." www.forbes.com/sites/giacom...
forbes.com
New Details On How Jeffrey Epstein Got So Rich
The latest Epstein files name two more billionaire clients: real estate mogul Mortimer Zuckerman and Rothschild heir by marriage Ariane de Rothschild.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for various crimes, including Jamal Lewis, Nate Newton, Joe Klecko The convictions ranged from drug trafficking to perjury I wonder how much they've caught to get the pardons. sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
sports.yahoo.com
President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for various crimes, including Jamal Lewis, Nate Newton, Joe Klecko
The NFL players were pardoned for crimes including drug trafficking and perjury.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says To President Zelensky, don't go to Moscow to meet Putin the assassin. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from dart frog, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Senegal arrests 14 members of alleged paedophile gang linked to France
Police say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
"Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes" The tool flags voters born outside the US. Blatant voters suppression committed using a DHS tool called SAVE. www.texastribune.org/2026/02/13/s....
texastribune.org
SAVE tool keeps mistakenly flagging voters as noncitizens - The Texas Tribune
DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Trump is planning to personally profit from the 250th anniversary of America. "The CA Democrat accused Republican members of the committee of letting the administration “hijack the country’s 250th anniversary and sell access, hide his donors and rewrite history. apnews.com/article/amer...
apnews.com
Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from ...
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Can Elon Musk help these Africaner "Refugees"?
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
SA Africaners "refugees" were promised a land of opportunity, but they're quickly disillusioned. No SNAP benefits, no Medicaid, no jobs—they live in motels or molded appartements. And guess what? The only ones helping them are their neighbors. @meidastouch.com youtu.be/uLWQDGGCAWw?...
youtu.be
South African refugees face challenges with U.S. system
YouTube video by CBS News
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Another Trump's shakedown in Fulton County Superior Court. Trump is seeking more than $6 million in attorney fees from the DA's office. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/02/12/f...
atlantanewsfirst.com
Fani Willis: Fulton DA’s office shouldn’t have to pay Trump legal fees
47th president, GOP allies in election interference case seeking tens of millions in legal fees thanks to Georgia law.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
How about you @housedemocrats.bsky.social, @democrats.senate.gov, @sanders.senate.gov Where's your outrage about this blatant Trump’s corruption? Why not talk about it publicly every day, for God's sake?
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
What's going on in Texas? The FAA closes the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for 10 days; even medical evacuations are not permitted.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
The biggest corruption scandal of our lifetime, orchestrated by Trump.👇🏼 The Sordid Story of Trump, the Trump–Witkoff Family Business, and the UAE
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Feb elections calendar: Feb 10: Oklahoma Washington Feb 24: Maine Pennsylvania Wisconsin. #GOTV
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Can you guess why Netanyahu is meeting Trump again? Hint: After Netanyahu's last visit, both USA and Israel airstriked Iran's nuclear sites. Watch the space.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
MAGA FAFO. Man pardoned in U.S. Capitol riot pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
abcnews.go.com
Man pardoned in U.S. Capitol riot pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries
A New York man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge in connection with a death threat aimed at U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 01/02/2026
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
propublica.org
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
"Republican state Rep. David Clark of Buford is introducing a resolution to rename Sawnee Mountain as 'Trump Mountain,' a move that has drawn criticism from the mayor of Cumming and from a family that donated hundreds of acres to protect the land." @meidastouch.com www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
cbsnews.com
Family who helped save Sawnee Mountain reacts to proposal to rename it after Trump
A proposal to rename one of Forsyth County's most well-known landmarks is sparking sharp backlash from local leaders and families tied to its preservation.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Dow Chemical in Texas lays off 4,500 workers.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Finally! IDF Accepts Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll of Over 71,000 Palestinians Killed During the War. Note: 480 Palestinians have been killed by IDF since the so-called ceasefire. #PalestinianGenocide www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
haaretz.com
IDF accepts Gaza Health Ministry death toll of over 71,000 Palestinians killed in the war
Although Many International Experts Have Accepted the Health Ministry's Data as Reliable, and Even Conservative Relative to the True Death Toll, Israel Had Refused to Accept the Health Ministry's Coun...
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Marc Heberden 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇺🇦🌊 @mheb.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I'm at a loss for words. I'm glad someone else has them.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
If you plan to travel to Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Philippines, & Singapore, be aware of Nipah virus outbreak, a zoonotic deadly virus that causes severe respiratory illness & fatal encephalitis. Currently, Nipah virus has no cure. www.who.int/news-room/fa...
who.int
Nipah virus
Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging zoonotic virus (a virus transmitted to humans from animals).
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
No comment.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
‘Fled Cruz?’ Viral image fuels claims that Sen. Ted Cruz left Texas ahead of arctic blast www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
James Cameron Says He Permanently Moved His Family to New Zealand Because It's 'Sane' Compared to the U.S. people.com/james-camero...
people.com
James Cameron Says He Permanently Moved His Family to New Zealand Because It's 'Sane' Compared to the U.S.
James Cameron shared his family's reasoning behind moving to New Zealand permanently in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing the country's "sanity" in dealing with the issue in comparis...
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Finally, Europeans are starting to fight back. The hypothesis of a "Sell America" ​​scenario is being mentioned. The EU's holdings of US bonds & stocks amount to btw $8 & $10 trillion, making the continent the main financier of US debt.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Elon Musk is ready to spend $millions on MAGA candidates in the midterms. "Musk is spending $10 million to support MAGA candidate Nate Morris for the Kentucky seat being vacated by Mitch McConnell." Source @axios.com
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
TX Congressional District 18 runoff election early voting starts Jan 21-27, with Election Day on Saturday, Jan 31. District 18 constituents have been w/o representation for almost a year thanks to Governor Abbott. Please #GOTV
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
OMG, he's taking us to war because he didn't get the Nobel Peace prize. Trump told 🇳🇴 PM he no longer feels bond "to think purely of peace" because the Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee didn't award him the NP prize.
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Saturday Morning A great way to clean out your closet ! Send your old garbage awards to Piggy Pedo Potus Like here's mine My old 1st place wooden spoon from Our I'm Gonna Blow Your Pants Off Chili Cook Off An oldie but a goodie Send : 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC 20003
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
This the USA under Trump.
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lavandedusud-24.bsky.social @lavandedusud-24.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
FYI @housedemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov @houserepublicans.bsky.social @senategop.govpeeps.us
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