Sign in

lbarton99.bsky.social

@lbarton99.bsky.social
767 followers 230 following 1.9K posts

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” (Gandhi) | Pro human decency, kindness, & a flourishing democracy.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Philip Bump @pbump.com · 29/09/2026
Very funny this happened right after Axios was like "lots of buzz about Schmitt for VP" this morning.
2013479537
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So funny. Facts do not matter to these people. They’re just gonna lie their way through it in their alternate universe
34546136
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 29/09/2026
After forcing us to pay $120 BILLION more for fuel because of his idiotic war with Iran, Donald Trump is now rolling back fuel standards so new cars get even fewer miles per gallon. This is a massive wealth transfer from working Americans to oil companies.
14277103
lbarton99.bsky.social @lbarton99.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Vote blue this November and change it.
020
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This also sums up the American healthcare experience pretty well. American healthcare is a travesty. This is the bad place.
43789763356
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
wsj.com
Exclusive | Homeland Security Money Financed Pro-Trump Television Ads
White House calls the spots public-service ads, but critics argue using taxpayer money for campaign-like messaging may violate federal law.
211132
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The government's AI chatbot is able to say something that no Trump nominee is allowed to.
603221977
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Who’s in charge of the hen house? The Pentagon was hacked, beginning in October 2025, the data of approximately 4 mil Military personnel have been compromised. From social security numbers to service members’ occupational specialties.
59699466
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The data breach wasn’t discovered until July 2026. 10 months later? Are we feeling safer yet? Why is this not being reported on by msm?
415766
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
joneson/dead bird site survivor. @joneson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Texas voters, the good news is that you have a wonderful, honest candidate of @jamestalarico.bsky.social who is not ethically challenged and who will actually work for you! Elect democrat, James Talarico, you won't be sorry! Visit James at jamestalarico.com & pls donate. TY.
39556
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Bryan 🌐 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine personal opinions only @papootx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
750,000 Texas Voters Disenfranchised Up to 750,000 Texans registered through the DPS online portal are missing from County Voting Rolls. Talarico “the government failed to do its job.” Registration deadline: Oct. 5. 🧵 www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
democracydocket.com
Texas election workers scramble after registration snafu leaves thousands of voters off rolls
“I don’t know if they feel confident. Some counties are more confident than others,” Chris McGinn, executive director of the Texas Association of County Elections Officials, said. “Right now what we’r...
21332351983
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
In our Intel Briefing this week, we dive into four big topics: 1️⃣ Trump’s tariff refunds to big corporations 2️⃣ Why the Iran War keeps raising gas prices in Michigan 3️⃣ The President’s pay-to-play pardons 4️⃣ How our elections will be safe and secure this November
144214
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
News to Remember @moments2remember.link · 25/09/2026
There’s something deeply disturbing about an American president mocking a former U.S. president in front of a foreign communist leader — especially while that former president is battling cancer. It’s petty, cruel, and beneath the dignity of the office.
5817745
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Kim A. Wagner @kimatiwagner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"That is a war crime. That is barbarism. And it is something the United States must never be associated with." I don't know, man - I think it might be a bit too late for that...
458137003612
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We’re literally rolling out the red carpet for a Chinese dictator a day after basically telling everyone at the UN to F off. I guess I’ll never understand the brilliant 4D chess of it all.
3758992
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I’m not just going to forget that Mitch McConnell went missing for three months, popped back up, and all both sides of the aisle did was post videos of people talking to him like he’s a 4yo toddler with a learning disability, before simply moving on. We’re owed an explanation.
391097266
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Pathetic Weak Sauce
21950601442
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Rep. Robert Garcia @robertgarcia.house.gov · 23/09/2026
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by ICE agents after working in the U.S. for 35 years. His sons, Ronaldo and Lorenzo Jr., testified before Congress and reminded us that this rogue agency MUST be held accountable for its horrific actions.
25892933419
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What Say You,Senator Collins.....?
691102353893
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 22/09/2026
Fire stations are paying more and waiting longer for new trucks. Why? A few big corporations bought up the fire truck industry and jacked up costs. That's not right. Corporate greed can't come before public safety.
29457621836
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/09/2026
Paxton won’t agree to debate Talarico, and we all know why. He doesn’t want to answer these questions: “Why did you give an Epstein-style sweetheart deal to an admitted child predator? Why were you impeached… by your own party? Why do you own 15 homes on a government salary?” James Talarico
234113383686
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/09/2026
Idea: no corporate welfare, subsidies, or government contracts for corporations whose employees need to rely on government assistance because of low wages.
449121322976
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
CEO pay is up 1,316% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 28%. CEOs are now paid 325 TIMES as much as the typical worker in their industry, according to @epi.org Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
15961942373
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In 9 months, Zohran Mamdani has: -Secured millions in worker restitution from DoorDash and UberEats -Launched the first stage of his universal childcare program -Cracked down on bad landlords -Balanced NYC's budget without cutting major social services This is what leadership looks like.
521216915780
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
What does a sniper position at Memorial Circle actually defend against? Not China. Not a submarine. Not a missile. It overlooks a bridge, a traffic circle, and the front door of the National Mall. Those are places where Americans march. www.jackhopkinsnow.com
1197114664931
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Through the end of August 2026, the House was in session for roughly 383 hours total. That’s an average of about 48 hours per month. Their average monthly floor time is well below the 80-hour monthly threshold the same Congress imposed on Medicaid recipients.
467103914624
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Carole with an e @crwright.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wow!! Great response on the "Woodstein" coverage of Watergate. They did it all without Google or iPhones. Ford pardoned Nixon because he was worried about what it would do to this country. Now we know it didn't fall apart. der trumple's WH gang please note: Nixon's guys went to prison.
27699972825
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A “free press” means that the President does not get to make this distinction. A “free press” that is only free if it agrees with me is not free.
67255381415
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
They lied during their Senate confirmation hearings. They should be impeached; lying constitutes perjury and/or high crimes and misdemeanors.
689127624729
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.” Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com
747276588813
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Dictators don't announce themselves. They just decide WHO gets to ask questions. Today it was CNN, MSNOW and Politico. "Others to follow." Read that last part again. Slowly. He. Will. NOT. Prevail.
26155831617
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Rep. Jason Crow @crow.house.gov · 18/09/2026
The President says he is going to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House. He’s trampling on our Constitution and the freedom of the press. His corruption is staggering–and his attempts to cover it up won’t work.
1197115493524
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18/09/2026
🚨 NEWS: Ken Paxton kept taking money from a longtime political ally accused by at least eight men of sexual abuse, even after the allegations became public. The disturbing ties span more than a decade. Receipts below.
meidasnews.com
Paxton Kept Close to Alleged Child Abuser Long After the Allegations Surfaced, Taking Money From Him
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has spent more than a decade cultivating a political alliance with Paul Pressler, the once-revered Southern Baptist power
26661542910
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
HE'S CENSORING THE MEDIA. THIS IS STRAIGHT OUT OF THE AUTHORITARIAN PLAYBOOK.
63178042386
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
👇👇👇👇
16632723112102
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Elizabeth Warren, AOC, and other members of Congress have introduced a bill to ban private equity funds from owning or controlling medical practices. This is a big deal. Here’s what you need to know about the shady private equity industry and how it operates.
youtube.com
This One Thing Is Making Your Life More Expensive | Robert Reich
Private equity is shutting out millions of people from buying their own homes.In 2021, private equity investors bought n
477138864567
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Michael @michaelr12.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Every Democrat running in this Election should say “I’m…. and I approve this message” thanks Ted
2024039837
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I am suing the Attorney General of the United States. In my opinion, the judge in my case has been strategically laying the foundation for contempt.
553137043601
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Secular Talk @kylekulinskishow.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
535088
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Look at the community notes on this one. 👇
698145904946
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Aida 🇵🇷🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🐾🌊🦋🗽💙🐸 @latina4jesusdshw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Insane! #Pinks #USDemocracy
283113744158
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
901285371
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
whatishisname.bsky.social @whatishisname.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
19929
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Treaty of Tripoli, which was negotiated and signed while George Washington was president: "Art. 11. The Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion." Q: How many times is Jesus mentioned in the Constitution? A: Zero.
40945271550
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Reminder: voter fraud is not a thing. Voter suppression is.
363137524956
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our health care system in America is disgusting. A clear indication that our government doesn't give a fuck if we live or die.
681208706130
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
JUST IN: Attorneys for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked for an emergency hearing after a staffer was denied access to the Kennedy Center and told it was closed to the public. www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
documentcloud.org
Kennedy Center Closed
17262292283
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." -Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
430115824855
Reposted by @lbarton99.bsky.social
Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
KAEPERNICK: The part that I hope people take away in this moment is what Robert Kraft and what they’re saying by denying Macklemore is they are openly colluding. They also want people to know that if you take an action that they don’t agree with, they will come for you.
478200046143