Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot by ICE 10 days ago. The bullet is still lodged in his back. He’s been forced to sleep on the floor and hasn’t been given medication, according to his attorney. Now DHS is claiming he assaulted an agent. Can we trust anything DHS says given its track record? 40761982221
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMJ @bstnboy.bsky.social · 14hThe fuckers did it: manipulating the way core inflation is calculated......just before an election. 😡😡😡 Calculation change equals -.31%. We need to call them out every time they issue the next months inflation. truthout.org/articles/met...truthout.orgMethodology Changes Could Make Inflation Look Better, Raising Public Skepticism of Trump Admin DataThe new adjustments to inflation calculations come as several polls show Americans are struggling with consumer costs. 84729
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 15hToday, Russia struck a school in Kyiv with a drone during the morning hours. At the time of the strike, about 100 schoolchildren and 60 staff members were in the shelter; fortunately, no one was hurt. Who does that? What kind of barbarians attack children on a school day? 81680293
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialJoe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇 891263729055
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialOutspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Black folks don’t hang themselves from trees. 288135764536
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Tomorrow I’ll be joined by Professor Timothy Snyder for a Substack Live. I've been an admirer of Prof. Snyder's lessons on tyranny and how we fight back against authoritarian governments. It will be an interesting conversation. Here's the link: open.substack.com/live-stream/368678 361948602
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Absolutely extraordinary strategic and military concessions offered by Trump to Xi. Trump offered to sell weapons to China. That was revealed in an interview by David Perdue, the US ambassador. Trump is withholding a $14bn arms package to Taiwan already approved by Congress. All of thisnytimes.comTrump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador SaysPresident Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale. 24323188
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Russia struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv. In broad daylight! People are climbing out of windows to avoid burning alive. Freaking barbarians! 12304147
lfurrod.bsky.social @lfurrod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026youtube.com/watch?v=mXrM... Recommendedyoutube.comDr Bandy Lee assesses Trump’s genocidal address at the UN General Assembly and Chinese state visit.YouTube video by FIVE MINUTE NEWS 000
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialPatrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This is about as insane as it gets. apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump asked China's president if he wants to buy US arms, ambassador saysThe U.S. ambassador to China says President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States. 812836
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Before the week begins, I have a specific request: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld 4439191920
lfurrod.bsky.social @lfurrod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/a...nytimes.comKennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say (Gift Article)In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk. 000
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/09/2026You’ve likely seen the news: The U.S. Supreme Court Friday greenlit a flawed Trump administration database for purging voters from the rolls. Almost as troubling: Plenty of major news outlets were eager to downplay the decision’s importance. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comThis week at Democracy Docket: The Supreme Court boosted Trump’s voter suppression. Legacy media shruggedThe U.S. Supreme Court Friday greenlit a flawed Trump administration database for purging voters from the rolls. And plenty of major news outlets were eager to downplay the decision's importance. 741736838
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 27/09/2026ProPublica obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. From the archives:propublica.orgThe Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income TaxProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, ev... 541666823
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The U.S. Supreme Court revived a flawed citizenship database that states like Texas have used to erroneously kick eligible voters off the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comThe Supreme Court is letting Trump use a faulty database for purges. What it could mean for votersThe Trump administration said states made “some 60 million voter-verification queries" to its flawed SAVE system between January 2025 and April 2026. 851173641
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Denmark is trolling Trump. 29369432742
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026In response to our reporting, Susan Collins has mustered a defense that is full of incorrect and misleading claims. We’ve reviewed FBI evidence, examined thousands of pages of records and interviewed dozens of people. Here are the receipts.propublica.orgProPublica Debunks Susan Collins’ Claims About FBI Anti-Corruption ProbeProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until President Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series o... 10838361754
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Mike Rogers told Michiganders he was an assembly line autoworker who made Chrysler LeBarons. Turns out it was a complete lie. Shameful.michiganadvance.comMike Rogers claims he was an assembly line worker. The UAW said that is stretching the truth. • Michigan AdvanceRogers says he built Chrysler vehicles on an assembly line. Records show his work was at an aftermarket facility that modified vehicles after they left the factory. 43386983377
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Hi folks. Looks like Heather and I will do “What the Heck Just Happened” tomorrow—Saturday—morning at 10:30 AM ET 1322423
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25/09/2026Sen. Gillibrand to on reported suicide attempts aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln: We just received a letter back and it said there had been eight attempted suicides. One person they had to fish out of the water and thank God saved his life. Another was about to jump, but his colleague stopped him. 14933071127
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court GRANTS People Not Politicians stay application, ordering the 2022 map to be in effect for the midterms! A victory for Elias Law Group, our clients People Not Politicians and Richard von Glahn, and the people of Missouri. www.democracydocket.com/cases/missou...democracydocket.com🚨Onder v. MissouriLearn more here. 313144613472
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialTimothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/a...nytimes.comKennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers SayIn a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk. 095
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/09/2026JD Vance is using AI to kick hundreds of thousands of people off health insurance. These are AI death panels. 15638861393
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialResistenza @resistenza.bsky.social · 22/09/2026More corruption. 690120364945
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 20/09/2026This is about one thing and one thing alone. Steering our research dollars for cancer, heart disease, and new infectious diseases to Trump’s political allies and friends. 24948361999
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialLove @celiebug.bsky.social · 19/09/2026* A country is strongest when its people protect one another’s rights, even when they disagree. 9641731161
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 20/09/2026✈️❗️Over 400 flights delayed in Moscow, dozens more canceled due to massive drone attack, — local channels ➡️ Sheremetyevo — 121 flights delayed for arrival and 126 for departure. ➡️ Vnukovo — 60 flights delayed for departure and 69 for arrival, 11 more canceled. 1949798
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 18/09/2026NEW: Reporting shows that the Trump administration is covering up the truth about the number of U.S. troops killed in Trump’s war. It’s a betrayal of American service members and their families. 481196365
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialEric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has exercised a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, allying with her counterpart in the House and underscoring deep mistrust with the Trump administration and Israeli government. thehill.com/homenews/sen...thehill.comShaheen blocks $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, joining House counterpartThe top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has exercised a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel, The Hill has learned, allying with her counterpart in the House and undersc… 524161
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Huge turnout at the Kennedy Center tonight! 💚✊ Thank you! 216115812088
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Reminder. 💚✊ 13056791742
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Join tomorrow if you’re free! We hope to see you there! 💚✊ Hands Around the Kennedy Center Friday, September 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET The Kennedy Center 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 17361262370
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026BREAKING: WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before major physical changes to building, including demolition. 49977731784
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS lawsuit seeking to compel Vermont to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and our clients. DOJ is now 0-24. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/vermon...democracydocket.com🚨 United States of America v. HanzasLearn more here. 522193314771
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A federal judge says Todd Blanche isn't sufficiently following the court's orders in a case concerning the Epstein files and gave Blanche a deadline to comply or face the possibility of contempt charges. The order stems from the lawsuit brought by Katie Phang.washingtonsun.comJudge Warns Blanche of Possible Contempt Charges Over Epstein FilesThe Justice Department hasn’t sufficiently followed a court order to produce documents, the federal judge said. 62281962218
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 17/09/2026NEW: A BIG order in my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, ordering him to finally answer my complaint. I explain how the judge rejected every one of Blanche’s excuses as to why he blew the deadline to respond & why this order moves my lawsuit even faster to the finish line: youtu.be/9bKB3rbRNCo?...youtu.be🚨Judge SLAMS AG Blanche And REJECTS His EXCUSES In NEW Order In MY Epstein Lawsuit!!YouTube video by Katie Phang 35497122741
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialDavid Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Trump is a toxic waste dump of the worst of human character. His greed, corruption, ego, stupidity, arrogance, cruelty, prejudice, and active contempt for virtue, the law and people are manifest daily in ways that are destroying our institutions and our country. And he is getting worse daily. 631088301
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026💚 HCR 183101632263
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026BREAKING on MS NOW: The House just voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in criminal contempt for defying congressional subpoenas related to the House Oversight Committee's Epstein investigation — setting the stage for potential criminal charges. 772038495
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialDigital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Sculptor Transforms Scrap into Moving Metal Figures 15245191034
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The right to vote is one of the most fundamental parts of our democracy. Check your voter registration at IWillVote.com and make a plan to vote early or on Election Day on November 3. 395168205948
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 15/09/2026BREAKING: Rep. Massie (R-KY) brings forward a resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth for high crimes and misdemeanors 502128023158
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Only 49 more days until the November Midterms! Are YOU registered to vote? Do you know where to go to vote? 28549581629
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision striking down Trump's policy of mass arrest and incarceration without trial ends with a big brushback reminder of what the US government did to Japanese Americans in 1942: s3.documentcloud.org/documents/28... 251256512
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that violated Lithuania’s airspace over Kaunas County, prompting an air alert and temporary flight restrictions at Vilnius Airport. Lithuanian authorities said its type and origin were unknown. 12332108
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comHomeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower allegesThe searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said. 867143988392
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialNorm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026VICTORY: Trump's mail ballot interference rule is blocked in FULL A fed. judge ruled USPS never had the power to rewrite how America votes, weeks out from the midterms @democracydefendersfund.org & @campaignlegal.org brought this case for LULAC, ASA, SFI, Madison WI & Travis County TX👇 -TN 592225698
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/09/2026Gallego says he supports tearing down Trump's ballroom and arch and explains why 2083624716
Reposted by @lfurrod.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13/09/2026Here is AOC and Mamdani laughing at the solemn 9/11 commemoration. Oh wait… 471132044263