LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 20hSpeaks for itself.cnn.comI started fact-checking Trump 10 years ago. Here are 15 things I’ve learned | CNN PoliticsTen years ago this month, in my old job as Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star, I started what I believed would be a quick little side project: fact-checking underdog presidential candidate ... 000
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 21hAnother real example of elected Democrats' commitment to We, the people ... wanna make this bill a law? #voteblue 022
Reposted by LeftofCenterDeb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Finally enough to raise any international eyebrows? Will the world talk this over, or simply wait and see?nytimes.comOpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government WebsitesThe company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission. 0106
Reposted by LeftofCenterKen Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026None of the 2,000-kilowatt natural-gas-powered generators had the required permits to be installed or to operate at the site, The Times reported. New Jersey fined the data center’s operator, DataOne, $1.07 million for violating the state’s Air Pollution Control Act. #DataCenters #UnlawfulOperationnytimes.comData Center Is Fined $1.1 Million for Operating 62 Power GeneratorsNew Jersey officials said that the natural gas-powered generators, each the size of a tractor-trailer, were operating without permits. 182
Reposted by LeftofCenterDeb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Hallelujah! A judge with integrity. Apparently, Trump appointed a few good ones. We'll never know how. Let me hear an Amen.share.googleJudge orders Trump administration to reinstate White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico | CNN PoliticsFederal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House after they were banned from the premises by President Don... 052
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Just another version of All the President's Men. Ya gotta read this set up to believe it.share.googleThe White House banned Politico, citing anonymous sources. It provided the quotes.In a letter defending its ban of Politico, the White House critiqued a report based on a press call it conducted, where reporters were told not to name the speaker. 066
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This is an important race, not just for Maine, for the nation. Sign up for a GOTV phone bank, visit the beautiful state of Maine for a weekend of knocking doors, send a lifeblood donation to the Troy Jackson — Donate via ActBlue share.google/w1pjopI5F0zd... campaign. Do something!nytimes.comOpinion | Susan Collins’s Luck May Be Running OutThe independence and moderation of Maine’s Republican senator hardly matters anymore. 073
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 19/09/2026And so it continues ... no more freedom of the press. Another hit on democracy. 001
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Capricious Collins is at it again. #FlippyFloppy says it all. Maine deserves better. 031
Reposted by LeftofCenterKen Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The kind of win you want to have as a first-term incumbent. Makes it harder to envision somebody taking a crack at you as a second term incumbent. Most of all, it speaks to Mara's quality as a governor's councillor and the hard work she did on the campaign trail to earn every vote. #Vote 0143
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Brilliant summation of a failed and generally insincere pol. 010
Reposted by LeftofCenterDeb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026"Trump tends to approach the world map much like the Greek mythical figure of Narcissus viewed a body of water: as an opportunity to admire the reflection of his own self-image."share.googleThe Trouble With Trump’s Attempt to Rename Lake OntarioTrump’s renaming of Lake Ontario is symbolic political theater aimed at diverting our attention away from the fallout of his trade war with Canada, write Reuben Rose-Redwood and Derek Alderman. 0104
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Update!wapo.stJudge releases man accused of driving guillotine to Supreme Court‘He didn’t even threaten anyone,’ the judge said. The California man, who is charged with a misdemeanor, told police the guillotine was the ‘real deal,’ according to an arrest report. 032
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Gatling gun, AK 47 ... no problem. Arrested for carrying a dangerous weapon. CARRYING?share.googleCalifornia man arrested with guillotine near U.S. CapitolU.S. Capitol Police arrested a California man with a guillotine in the bed of his pickup truck Tuesday afternoon. 064
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Nathan Nascimento, executive director at the conservative group AFP Action, told The Washington Post that one in five base GOP voters are at risk of staying home in November. "This is a scary number," he said, Axios noted. Democratic voters can't stay home. We take nothing for granted. #VoteBlueaxios.comEven some Republican voters sour on TrumpIt comes as the midterms' home stretch is approaching. 000
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Whether a liberal or progressive wins a primary, Democrats are united in pivoting to take on the rising cost of everything under GOP policies; endless Trump corruption; and complicity among Republicans who support and enable Trump's edicts and malicious misdeeds. #Costs #Corruption #Complicitypbs.orgPeggy Flanagan wins Senate primary in Minnesota, notching another victory for progressive DemocratsFlanagan defeated centrist Rep. Angie Craig with a pledge to fight the influence of corporations and confront Republican President Donald Trump. 011
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Pay us back? Be careful what you wish for.share.googleIran live updates: Trump tells ABC News 'you'll find out' what's next with IranPresident Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. 010
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 08/08/2026It's not like they do these "deals" in the light of day. Even Republicans are sick of it. Question remains about what's next. How much more can our beloved democracy take? “The dysfunction is getting worse,” said Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, who has been in Congress for 14 years.wapo.stCongress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after darkLate-night votes are an age-old pressure tactic for congressional leaders in both major political parties 020
Reposted by LeftofCenterDeb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The games people play.share.googleTodd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight voteThe Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general of the United States. The 50-49 vote early Saturday came after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns in both parti... 011
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 06/08/2026A must read and share.robertreich.substack.comWho's Responsible for This Mess?The media must name names 022
Reposted by LeftofCenterReiht Aug 🍁❤️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈⚧️ @reiht-aug.bsky.social · 05/08/2026open.substack.com/pub/politicu...open.substack.comAlex Padilla Has A Bombshell New Bill That Would Allow The American People To Sue TrumpSen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced new legislation that would allow Americans to sue the president for ill gotten gains after he leaves office. 032
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Donald Trump has filed four major corporate Chapter 11 bankruptcies, but journalists and researchers have tracked 20 to 60 distinct branded products, ventures, and subsidiary companies that failed. And here we are.cbsnews.comU.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources sayCBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles. 063
Reposted by LeftofCenterKen Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Having to fight for the pursuit of happiness is one of the great but necessary ironies of our lifetimes, but having people who will fight for our pursuit of happiness is one of its great blessings. #Resist #Organize #StayStrong 261046193
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Trump and the GOP are busting our household budgets, as we see at the grocery checkout counter. Democrats want to crack down on monopolies and restore oversight of corrupt producers and profiteers. We must repair and rebuild the American Food Supply Chain before we go broke: tinyurl.com/y4euf8cf 263
Reposted by LeftofCenterLeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Democrats are proposing permanent middle class tax cuts for Americans that Republicans stiffed when they passed their big beautiful ripoff bill. A permanent middle class tax cut would be a springboard to restoring middle class prosperity. It's all in a new campaign memo: tinyurl.com/y4euf8cf 024
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Got his head handed to him.youtu.beWATCH | Trump Humiliated To His Face After WSJ’s Award For Trump-Epstein Birthday Card Story At WHCDYouTube video by Hook Global 010
Reposted by LeftofCenterLeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 24/07/2026We have seen the GOP's incompetence, ignorance and recreational cruelty. We know the disease, let's discuss the cure and what must be done to restore and rebuild a path to prosperity for America's middle class. It's in our new campaign memo: Restoring Middle Class Prosperity tinyurl.com/y4euf8cf 024
Reposted by LeftofCenterMara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Susan Collins “relying on a web of deep-pocketed outside groups, funded largely by billionaires megadonors”. That’s all she’s got. #TroyJackson #darkmoney www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/u...nytimes.comAfter Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine (Gift Article)Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, the likely Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do. 11714
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 24/07/2026As my much missed mom, a lifelong loyal Democrat used to say, we the people were being screwed, blued, and tattooed. And this is gonna be a helpful speech how???share.googleTrump to Deliver 'Unifying yet Vicious' Speech at Dinner Celebrating Press FreedomDonald Trump prepares a speech that will be both unifying and vicious at the White House Correspondents' dinner. 010
Reposted by LeftofCenterDeb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 24/07/2026And the Epstein class profits, including the current crooked POTUS, by the trillions. It's not hopeless ... yet. This is a fight worth waging. Read the memo, there is a way home for our nation. 032
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Democrats are proposing permanent middle class tax cuts for Americans that Republicans stiffed when they passed their big beautiful ripoff bill. A permanent middle class tax cut would be a springboard to restoring middle class prosperity. It's all in a new campaign memo: tinyurl.com/y4euf8cf 024
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 24/07/2026America's strong suit has been that we are people of goodwill ... Mr. Trump is not of that ilk. 043
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 24/07/2026We have seen the GOP's incompetence, ignorance and recreational cruelty. We know the disease, let's discuss the cure and what must be done to restore and rebuild a path to prosperity for America's middle class. It's in our new campaign memo: Restoring Middle Class Prosperity tinyurl.com/y4euf8cf 024
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 23/07/2026How'd we miss this particular one?mcsweeneys.netEffective Immediately, Every God-Fearing Soldier Will Be Jacked to the Gills with Testosterone“Whether our military members are deployed to Iran, the Pacific theater, or the streets of Dubuque, Iowa, Americans can feel safe knowing our soldiers are no... 000
Reposted by LeftofCenterKen Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Last September, Collins accepted a $10,000 donation from Epstein associate Casey Wasserman, including $7,000 to her campaign committee and $3,000 to Dirigo PAC sponsored by Collins. Wasserman also hosted a Hollywood fundraiser for Collins, MTN reported. #EpsteinCoverUp #SusieTheEnableryahoo.comMore Donations from Epstein Contacts to Susan Collins UncoveredCollins took money from men on the Epstein list before voting against releasing the files 38754802809
Reposted by LeftofCenterDeb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 22/07/2026And I'm damned sure he doesn't mean just him. #unity 031
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 20/07/2026open.substack.comThere’s So Much More to Talk AboutAllies in the pro-democracy fight, let's move beyond Trump’s latest bait. Let’s air and share examples of innovative government programs. 000
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Wreaks or reeks? Both.nytimes.comFederal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE ConfrontationsSenior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days. 033
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Democrats are champions for affordability. Breaking up monopolies is consumer protection. 051
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 19/07/2026👇👇👇 deserves to be shared far and wide.npr.org'If You Can Keep It': Privacy Protections Under The Trump Administration : 1AIs the Trump administration creating a centralized database that tracks the activities Americans? Americans who are not suspected of committing a crime?That’s the question at the heart of a new lawsui... 010
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 18/07/2026This is not okay 👇👇👇.wmtw.comUS cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals; Critics warn of extinctionsThe U.S. canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction. 143
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Shut our mouths and lose our patriotism to murderers and mayhem on our streets paid for by American tax dollars? The solution isn't for Democrats to compromise our Constitution or our nation's longheld American values, it's for Republicans to elevate theirs. 052
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 16/07/2026If you don't believe this is over the top ... no words.share.googleHegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service membersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to k… 011
Reposted by LeftofCenterKen Bazinet @kenbazinet.bsky.social · 14/07/2026 “We cannot afford for the public to be confused about which of the parties is for them versus the AI companies," Democrat Greg Caesar told Politico. #AI #DataCenters #ResidentsRightspolitico.comTop House progressive warns Democrats to get serious on AI messaging“We absolutely cannot let the AI money silence us,” Rep. Greg Casar said in an interview. 064
Reposted by LeftofCenterDeb Kozikowski @demdivacooks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Maine's Senator Susan Collins, suddenly requesting no more ICE car chases. Meanwhile, people died and excuses were made. As usual, a day late and a dollar short. 0104
LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Onward!maine.govSecretary of State’s Office confirms receipt of official withdrawal by US Senate candidate Graham PlatnerAUGUSTA, MAINE – The Secretary of State’s Office today confirmed that a formal notice has been received from U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. A public declaration is not an official withdrawal, a... 022