Reposted by Lesley K SmithKim 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... 456137003614
Reposted by Lesley K SmithPeggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Mary Peltola stood in Valdez with prices every Alaskan understands: $5.25 for gas, $6.75 for diesel. Dan Sullivan voted 12 times to continue the Iran war. Each vote drove fuel costs higher across Alaska. He chose the war. Alaskan families, fishermen, and truckers got the bill. 291482576
Reposted by Lesley K SmithChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/09/2026Paxton 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 234113393691
Reposted by Lesley K SmithRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Iran has just declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the orange felon is removed from power. Looks like Iran has held all the cards from the very beginning of this illegal disastrous war. The orange felon and drunkard rapist fox host should be in jail. 531113382943
Reposted by Lesley K SmithWill Neuhauser 🗽⚖️🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇱 @wneuhauser.bsky.social · 19/09/2026everything trump touches turns to shlt, is exposed to be shlt, or gets covered in shlt. 041
Reposted by Lesley K SmithSanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 19/09/2026“Tax documents obtained by Zeteo Friday disprove the president’s repeated claims that he “saved” the revered arts center from financial collapse, and instead illustrate that Trump’s intimate involvement in the building’s affairs last year triggered the beginning of its rapid decline.“ #ETTDnewrepublic.comNew Filings Wreck Trump’s Biggest Claim About Kennedy Center TakeoverDonald Trump has repeatedly insisted the performing arts organization was on the brink of financial collapse. 1418998
Reposted by Lesley K SmithThey Call Me Gary @theycallmegary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Jimmy Kimmel revealed on Wednesday that his late-night show would not air an interview with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, because of interference from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration. It will be shown on youtube ❗ 052
Reposted by Lesley K SmithRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I don’t want to hear fake tributes to Dolly Parton from fascist republicans, I’ll never forget them defunding her Imagination Library childhood reading program earlier this year. Spare us the bullshit, we see you. 331441408
Reposted by Lesley K SmithRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The MAGA regime’s 50% trade war tariffs against Canada officially took effect in the middle of the morning. Canada’s Prime Minister says they will match those tariffs dollar by dollar. I’m an American and I fully support our Canadian neighbors against this fascist criminal syndicate. 🇨🇦 1372946605
Lesley K Smith @lesleykyle.bsky.social · 23/08/2026substack.com/@billyporter...substack.comBilly Porter Substack Announcement@billyporterblackmonalisa 000
Reposted by Lesley K SmithM Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026THIS 👇 HERE, AS WELL....... 448186235832
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/08/2026A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election… 1393355835548
Reposted by Lesley K SmithAriaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Good morning! Start the day with a buzz. A bee's bum is the gift that keeps giving. 😉😂🐝 475666663
Reposted by Lesley K SmithJill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 05/08/2026@314action.bsky.social on @abdulelsayed.bsky.social: "MI just nominated a doctor who's spent his career fixing broken systems." He'd be 1st Senate D doc in 60 years & "exactly what we need...as Trump and RFK Jr. gut the public health agencies and slash healthcare." www.314action.org/news/press-r...314action.org314 Action Fund Congratulates Democratic Nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed For His Victory In Michigan's U.S. Senate Primary - 3.14 ActionEpidemiologist and former Detroit health director would be first Democratic doctor serving in the U.S. Senate in nearly 60 years Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is the official Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate i... 3279
Reposted by Lesley K SmithAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November. 591241534468
Reposted by Lesley K SmithChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 05/08/2026Talarico’s argument is simple: Stop treating marijuana like a crime. Legalize it. Regulate it. Tax it. Stop wasting police resources on low-level marijuana offenses. Clear the records of people whose lives have been derailed by nonviolent marijuana convictions. 601151283636
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Proud that Elias Law Group is helping the Democratic Party fight for voting rights and free and fair elections. news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...news.bloomberglaw.comMarc Elias Firm Rebounds as Key DNC Litigator for MidtermsMarc Elias and his firm have reemerged as a top legal adviser for the Democratic National Committee after the party organization cut back work with the prominent elections attorney during the 2024 cam... 227104202209
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Notice DOJ doesn't talk about its efforts to obtain state voter files anymore. They are 0-20 in those cases and today is the beginning of the quiet period -- states can no longer do systematic removals of names from the voter rolls. TLDR: We won!🥳 543167544241
Reposted by Lesley K SmithRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 24/07/2026This is random, but I wanted to extend my gratitude to Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty for her tireless effort in protecting the Kennedy Center from being fully destroyed by a vindictive jealous petty classless criminal. 💙👊 513246484313
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Another long night. But I am just going to end the day by leaving this here. 650213114947
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 01/07/2026This man makes me wish I lived in Georgia so I could vote to reelect him to the Senate. I guess I'll just have to wait to vote for Jon Ossoff @ossoff.bsky.social when, hopefully, the Dems draft him to run for President! 🇺🇸 #AwesomeOssoff2028 848206034849
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The Supreme Court has issued the last of its opinions for this term, but the fight for free and fair elections in court continues. If you appreciate the work of Democracy Docket in tracking cases and keeping you informed, subscribe now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz 323133758
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMaureen Berzanski 🧷🇺🇦🇺🇸🏳️🌈🟧🌊 🐾 @moberzan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Today, our friend Jay USAF Major Jason Watson read his oath to the Constitution and demanded that Congress do its job to IMPEACH this President and cabinet. He was arrested on the Capitol steps. #DOOR @defendersofourrepublic.org @removalcoalition.bsky.social @citizensimpeachment.com 1662230137803
Reposted by Lesley K Smithebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Reminder! Release the Epstein files! 13943452085
Reposted by Lesley K SmithJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 25/06/2026DOJ appears to have missed its filing deadline in @katiephang.bsky.social’s lawsuit against Todd Blanche. 32873462111
Reposted by Lesley K SmithJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 17/06/2026New lawsuit just filed challenging Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for Governor in Alabama because he’s a … Florida man. 476141433727
Reposted by Lesley K SmithAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/06/2026Mamdani: "Solidarity with a government that is committing genocide is a very different thing than a question of solidarity with people of a specific faith. I'm proud to be a mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in this country." 428226514385
Reposted by Lesley K SmithBiggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Should be reposted every month....Speak Truth.... 345119093795
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I don't say this often enough: Democracy Docket has the smartest, most engaged pro-democracy community. I am thankful everyday for each and every one of them.🙏 814589679
Reposted by Lesley K SmithBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/06/2026It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby—a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist—to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth. 1162293395493
Reposted by Lesley K SmithAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Talarico: Here's what real men don't do. They don't lie and cheat their way through life. They don't sell their soul to the highest bidder. Real men serve others, weak men serve themselves. So I welcome this debate. I don't think Paxton or Cruz are in a position to tell anyone what a real man is. 752278597231
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Canada: What the United States would look like if it were nicer and still worked.ctvnews.caLiberals unveil multibillion-dollar national food strategy meant to lower pricesThe Liberal government has announced a national food security strategy aimed at giving Canadians more access to locally produced fruit, vegetables and other fresh items at lower prices. 18358571422
Reposted by Lesley K SmithJames Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 04/06/2026There’s been a lot of talk in this race about what makes a "real man." A man does what’s right when no one is watching. He upholds his commitments to his family and neighbors. He doesn’t lie, cheat, & steal his way through life. Real men serve others. Weak men serve themselves. 873354459540
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 04/06/2026No surprise these two would become instant best friends. #MayTheGrouchBeWithYou 410220182116
Reposted by Lesley K SmithAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Exciting news!! Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has won the New Mexico Democratic primary for Governor and if elected, she will make history as the nation’s first Native American woman to serve as governor.  259150092486
Reposted by Lesley K SmithLynne Perednia @perednia.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Happy Pride Month! #maddowstatic.klipy.comVibrant LGBTQ+ Pride Flag WavingALT: Vibrant LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Waving 328153
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/06/2026With each passing day, I'm liking Jon Ossoff more and more. I think he may be the real deal. 813192475449
Reposted by Lesley K Smithkamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 01/06/2026At Delaney Hall, a confrontation occurs between a war veteran and an pro-ICE agitator. While detained immigrants are on a hunger strike for dignity and freedom, ICE & (NJ) police threaten arrests ahead of a 9PM curfew. No human being belongs in a cage. #ProudBlue 📹: Sunrise Movement 902009813
Reposted by Lesley K SmithMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 01/06/2026A reminder that DOJ has sued 30 states for access to their sensitive voter files. DOJ is currently 0-8 in decided cases. This is what I mean when I say the future of democracy is on the docket. www.democracydocket.com 15679362381
Reposted by Lesley K SmithRep. Joyce Beatty @repbeatty.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Trump tried to rewrite history by stamping his name on the Kennedy Center. But we wouldn't let him. American institutions are always worth fighting for, because they belong to the people. So I went to court and WON. Let this be a lesson for Trump and his cronies: democracy always wins. 2343981729
Reposted by Lesley K SmithDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 01/06/2026BREAKING: Mayor Mamdani just signed an “executive order” to repeal bedtime so NYC kids can watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals! 528170912433
Reposted by Lesley K SmithCatDaMaMa @catdamama.bsky.social · 01/06/2026The American system is broken. People want to thrive — buy homes, pay bills, vacation, etc. without fear of bankruptcy. Instead, we have an unaccountable president driving wars, sky-high mortgages, and fuel costs. The status quo is failing YOU and we need change and reform! 21724313
Reposted by Lesley K SmithScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 01/06/2026An effective push back against GOP culture war tactics? Seems to me it should be. 281105823110
