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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Tom Barrett can run from his record, but he can't hide. The reality is, he's backed Trump's Big Tech agenda every step of the way. He won't fight for Michigan, he'll sell us out to tech billionaires. gandernewsroom.com/news/electio...
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Lawrence signs anti-data center pledge, Barrett pivots
Will Lawrence is the only candidate in Michigan to sign the AI Pact—a pledge to pursue comprehensive regulations for all artificial intelligence and data center development.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Saturday. Lansing. The Michigan ticket. Fired up Democrats. Learn more about the MDP convention and join us! michigandems.com/convention
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Jon King @jonkingnews.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Following Democrat Chedrick Greene’s win in the 35th Michigan Senate special election, Republican state Rep. Angela Rigas of Caledonia posts on Facebook: “It's weird to me that one could serve our country and be a democrat.” Greene is a former US Marine.
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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
About a 20% margin in a district Harris won by 1. apnews.com/article/mich...
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Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
🩸🩸🩸 Every day, I’m sharing this video to remind us of the actions of the 34x POS convicted felon 🔥 who incited political violence—adjudicated rapist & pedophile Donald Trump—on January 6th! 🩸🩸🩸 👇👇👇 THIS IS WHAT AN INSURRECTION LOOKS LIKE!
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Meet Livingston Dems' candidate for the 40th House District -- Cassie Canedo! thelivingstonpost.com/nurse-practi...
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Nurse practitioner, data center opponent running to unseat Woolford
Cassie Canedo of Fowlerville will be facing off against 50th District state Rep. Jason Woolford, R-Howell, in the Nov. 4 general election. She was the only Democrat to file for the seat by the 4 p.m. ...
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MS NOW Reports @msnowreports.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joins Katy Tur to share her reaction to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's testimony today where she asked whether he would deploy troops to the polls in the 2026 midterm elections if President Trump were to order him to do so. www.ms.now/katy-tur-rep...
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Slotkin: Hegseth 'lives in a bubble as if the American public is stupid'
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joins Katy Tur to share her reaction to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's testimony today where she asked whether he would deploy troops to the polls in the 2026 midterm elec...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Trump is threatening to commit war crimes against Iran by bombing bridges, power plants, water plants, and more in order to "bomb them back to the Stone Age." Call #OneTermTom. Tell him to speak out against potential war crimes now before it's too late. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/u...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Join Livingston Dems on Sunday to help clean up a portion of M-59 in Oceola Township! Details in the signup link: forms.gle/UHiT3Gftc6cE...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 03/04/2026
President Trump said this week that Medicare and day care were too expensive for the federal government to cover, reversing himself on campaign promises to protect the seniors’ health insurance program and address child care costs.
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Trump backs off campaign promises to protect Medicare, help with child care
As a candidate, Trump had pledged to prioritize child care affordability and preserve Medicare. A spokeswoman argued that the president was referring to fraud.
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
This is why we need to replace Bollin in November. thelivingstonpost.com/column-bolli...
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COLUMN: Bollin needs to look in the mirror
Ann Bollin brags about fighting waste, fraud, and abuse. Like when she cut a program that paid for wigs for kids with cancer. Or when she cut $18.5 million from a program to help expecting parents p...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 31/03/2026
The U.S. just lifted sanctions on Russian cargo ships and multiple high-profile narcotics figures. Dozens of names were removed from the Specially Designated Nationals list—including vessels tied to major Russian leasing operations and individuals linked to Mexican and Colombian drug networks.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The national average gas price is now over $4/gallon — the highest level in four years. Big Oil, which spent almost $100 million backing Trump in 2024, could see a nearly $60B windfall from these price shocks. Trump's buddies will make a killing while you pay the price at the pump.
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Republicans want to cut health care to pay for the Iran war. Call #OneTermTom and tell him no more cuts at home to fund Trump's illegal war. www.axios.com/.../03/30/go...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/03/2026
A new statue, a toilet spray painted gold and set on a faux-marble pedestal, is the latest in a series of protest artworks and installations taking aim at President Trump and his administration that have popped up in Washington, D.C. wapo.st/484QCUB
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
ICYMI: The Trump administration is reportedly receiving millions of immigration applications, pocketing the hefty fees, and never processing the applications. It’s collected over $1 billion in fees so far. Where is the outcry over this fraud and abuse?
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Trump State Dept. Accused of ‘Largest Fee Fraud in History’ of US Immigration System | Common Dreams
An immigration researcher at the Cato Institute found that the Trump administration is "raking in billions of dollars in
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Bridget Brink @bridgetbrink.com · 23/03/2026
I'm honored to have the endorsement of former Meridian Township Treasurer Phil Deschaine for our campaign to flip Michigan 7! I look forward to working with Phil to make government work for the people it’s meant to serve — from the federal to the township level.
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
So excited to have Dan Pelchat in the race for the 49th House District! thelivingstonpost.com/former-south...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Call #OneTermTom and tell him to oppose the $200 billion the Trump regime wants for its unpopular, unnecessary, unconstitutional war. apnews.com/live/iran-wa...
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The idea that the White House didn't figure Iran might try to cut off oil out of the Gulf is comical. They didn't figure for what has now become the fulcrum point of the whole conflict. Iran's leaders are now showing that regime change can work in both directions.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 11/03/2026
The United States is responsible for killing at least 175 people, many of them children, in a Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school on the last day of February. Donald Trump has previously suggested, without evidence, that Iran was responsible for the strike.
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US responsible for killing Iranian schoolchildren. Trump previously blamed Iran.
New reporting confirms American Tomahawk missiles destroyed Shajarah Tayyebeh school on the last day of February. The president earlier said he “just doesn’t know enough about it.”
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NPR @npr.org · 09/03/2026
The price of crude oil briefly neared $120 a barrel Monday as Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei the supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states. n.pr/4sEWWu5
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Iran attacks Israel, Gulf states, after naming new leader on Day 10 of war
The price of crude oil briefly neared $120 a barrel Monday as Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei the supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 06/03/2026
In this week’s Intel brief, I get into three important topics: 1️⃣ The President's actions in Iran and what we know 2️⃣ How is the situation in Iran impacting gas prices 3️⃣ AI, Anthropic and the Defense Dept
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Intel Brief: Iran, Gas Prices and Anthropic
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Call #OneTermTom and tell him you oppose an ICE concentration camp in Romulus. Our nation doesn't need a massive gulag of inhumane camps. www.freep.com/.../ice-immi...
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Bridget Brink @bridgetbrink.com · 12/02/2026
Trump threatened the Gordie Howe Bridge but we've heard nothing from Tom Barrett. Why? Trump's threats bring profits to one of Barrett's big donors. This is what’s wrong with DC - politicians putting wealthy donors first and failing to stand up to Trump. michiganadvance.com/2026/02/11/m...
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Moroun cash ties Michigan GOP hopefuls to Trump’s Gordie Howe bridge standoff • Michigan Advance
The big names in Michigan’s Republican 2026 must-watch election field each received large political contributions through the years from the family that operates the privately-owned Ambassador Bridge ...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Call #OneTermTom and tell him the Gordie Hiowe Bridge is vital to the U.S. and Michigan economy. Demand he speak up for the Michigan economy and tell Trump to butt out of the bridge opening. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Do you trust these guys to handle a real crisis?
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x POS convicted felon who incites political violence, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Trump did THIS IS WHAT AN INSURRECTION LOOKS LIKE 🩸🩸🩸
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Bridget Brink @bridgetbrink.com · 05/02/2026
As a third-generation union member, the American Dream I experienced here in Michigan would not have been possible without organized labor. I am so proud to have the hard-working Michiganders of UNITE HERE Local 24 standing with me to win MI07 & ensure that dream is real for all.
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Call #OneTermTom and tell him to speak out against any plan for the feds to take over elections in Detroit or elsewhere in Michigan. Michigan elections are safe and secure and the Constitution spells out that the states run elections. clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
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onekade @onekade.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
One human rights observer in Maine said agents followed her home, blocked off her street, and came to her door to say they know where she lives. Her children are now staying elsewhere, to keep them safe.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands…. Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I have never seen a case where state law enforcement had to file a lawsuit to obtain evidence of a police shooting within its jurisdiction. Until now. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Complaint – #1 in Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension v. Noem (D. Minnesota, 0:26-cv-00628) – CourtListener.com
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12575332) filed by Hennepin County Attorney's Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Filer requests summons issued....
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Walz: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace and kidnap its citizens off the streets or on the side of a nurse at the V.A. who died bearing witness to such government
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
WOW on Pretti's denial of medical treatment "I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. ... But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, ... None of the agents were helping him."
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🩸🩸🩸 THIS IS WHAT AN INSURRECTION LOOKS LIKE NEVER FORGET: Instead of honoring our Constitution's key principle of a Peaceful Transfer of Power, POS Donald Trump Abused his Power on Jan 6th by inciting this violent & deadly attack on our country's Capital and should be in prison for life 🩸🩸🩸
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20/01/2026
Donald Trump has called the past year a win for his administration. It’s been failure after failure from taking away SNAP benefits, shutting down child care, or making goods more expensive with tariffs. 365 isn’t even close to the number of failures he’s had.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20/01/2026
A reminder how ICE treats priests.
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The House will vote soon on funding the Department of Homeland Security. Call #OneTermTom and demand he vote to rein in ICE, bar it from harassing American citizens, wear body cameras and ID, take off the masks! www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Call your representatives today and demand they stop ICE’s abuses of power: (202) 224-3121
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
🩸🩸🩸 THIS IS WHAT AN INSURRECTION LOOKS LIKE NEVER FORGET: Instead of honoring our Constitution's key principle of a Peaceful Transfer of Power, POS Donald Trump Abused his Power on Jan 6th by inciting this violent & deadly attack on our country's Capital and should be in prison for life 🩸🩸🩸
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Call #OneTermTom and ask him where the rest of the Epstein files are. We may feel we're under constant attack, but we need to multi-task and insist that the Trump regime follow the law and release ALL the Epstein files NOW, not just 1 percent. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 14/01/2026
A big win for Democrats!
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Federal court upholds California congressional map, bolstering dems' chances of retaking the House
Voters adopted Prop. 50 to counter gerrymandering in Texas, the court ruled.
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The Trump regime is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis as it foments chaos there. Tell Tom Barrett to speak out against the stationing of federal troops in our cities because this is America, not Nazi Germany! pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Call #OneTermTom and tell him to stand up for the free speech rights of the Ford worker suspended yesterday and to condemn Trump's immature response. www.freep.com/.../ford-wor...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
By what authority?
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Call #OneTermTom and tell him to investigate the war crime the U.S. committed when it attacked a so-called "drug boat" with a military plane disguised as a civil aircraft. That's called "perfidy" and it's a war crime. www.nytimes.com/.../poli.../...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Call #OneTermTom and tell him that the FBI can't be trusted to do a fair investigation of the shooting of Renee Good. He must insist that Minnesota officials have access to evidence so they can do their own probe. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/u...
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livingstondems.bsky.social @livingstondems.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Join Livingston Dems in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the viewing of Robert Reich's film, "The Last Class." Tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/mlk2026
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