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Computer security analyst for 30+ years, pro-democracy, amateur political analyst, pro-science, dogs and cats obviously.

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Darla @darlastephen2.bsky.social · 20h
Since we’re obviously getting rid of the separation of church and state THEN MAKE CHURCHES PAY TAXES THEN! Pay up or shut up!
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Count on it 👇
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 15h
CNN and CBS News are now under the control of the Ellison family. We need independent, pro-democracy media to grow. If you agree, please subscribe to Democracy Docket now. demdock.com/4w6emld
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 03/10/2026
Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...
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Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency
The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 01/10/2026
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Trump Is Sabotaging Elections, Part 6b: Intimidation and Bribery of Election Officials
Trump’s Pressure to Break Election Laws
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
MTG has really been going after her own.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 28/09/2026
Go ahead, create those security bugs. AI will clean it up. An amusing take on the use of AI in "secure" software development, WRITTEN BY AI!
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Fun with AI: Go Ahead, Create Security Bugs Willy-Nilly
and then just let AI find them and fix them. What could possibly go wrong?
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AyJay @dcvet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The temerity, irony, hypocrisy, stupidity, and arrogance should have ended the run of this 🍊🤡💩🎪 a long time ago.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 24/09/2026
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From 15,000 to 185 to Zero: Trump’s Claims of Illegal Voting in Nevada Fizzle (Gift Article)
It was the Trump administration’s latest stumble in its effort to find proof of widespread noncitizen voting, despite decades of evidence that it is extremely rare.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 24/09/2026
How is Trump intimidating (and bribing) voters and what can you do about it? ninalewis174247.substack.com/p/trump-is-s...
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Trump Is Sabotaging Elections, Part 6a: Intimidation and Bribery of Voters
Exploiting Fear and the Family Finances of Voters
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 20/09/2026
From "Angry Staffer": "There are a lot of intel communities assessing that a massive escalation is coming from Putin... that they're planning cross-border operations in the Baltic states ... the intel is solid. We might look back on this period and say that this was the start of WWIII."
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 17/09/2026
'Reasonable grounds' US committed war crimes in Iran, human rights experts say
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UN-backed experts find US strike on Minab school amounts to war crime
A fact-finding mission on Iran, backed by the United Nations, finds Iranian citizens have been caught between crimes against humanity by their own government and deadly conflict with the US and Israel.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 17/09/2026
BREAKING NEWS: The United Nations’ top human rights body reported that it found “reasonable grounds” to believe that the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 17/09/2026
HHS wants to relax regulations on human subject research (The Common Rule). For example, they want to redefine “undue influence” on vulnerable human research subjects (children, prisoners, disabled, culturally disadvantaged). 1/
From the federal register: The foundational framework for human subjects protection in the United States was established by the National Research Act of 1974 in response to widespread public concern over unethical biomedical and behavioral research practices. Following its passage, the then-Department of Health, Education, and Welfare issued the first version of 45 CFR part 46. These regulations established institutional review boards (IRBs) as the key mechanism for oversight and ethical review of human subjects research. While these protections remain vital, the current regulatory framework no longer reflects the realities of modern research.
In 1991 the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, known as the Common Rule, was formally adopted by HHS and 15 other federal departments and agencies. Although the last major revision in 2017 introduced several changes to modernize human subject protections while reducing unnecessary regulatory burden, investigators and institutions have continued to report that the Common Rule imposes unnecessary burdens and unclear requirements, particularly for minimal-risk studies. For example, the Department has received feedback that applying the Common Rule remains cumbersome for research within Learning Healthcare Systems and for other research methods that are integrated into clinical care settings and are intended to improve the quality and safety of medical care.
Without additional changes intended to clarify ambiguities, expand flexibilities, and redirect protective measures toward high-risk activities, the rights and safety of research participants as well as scientific breakthroughs can be impeded. Examples of how this rulemaking will address these issues include expanding exemptions for certain additional types of low-risk research, incorporating flexibilities for de minimis protocol changes, and clarifying key terms such as the definition of undue influence. These reforms will reduce ambiguity and undue administr…
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 16/09/2026
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I Asked 10 AIs: Who's the Worst US President of the Last 100 Years?
YouTube video by I Ask AI
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
If you follow me and want to help, I only have one 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
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 12/09/2026
How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/u...
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How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech
President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.
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The GREAT HOUDINI @thegreathoudini.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Sold out my ass!!!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/09/2026
Kimmel plays Talarico a montage of Trump dragging Paxton for being ugly. Talarico responds, "I'm James Talarico and I approve that message."
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026
Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
LEFT: Donald Trump today, dozing off as the names of those who died on 9/11 are read. RIGHT: Joe Biden today, paying respects to those lost on 9/11. Who's "sleepy" now, loser?
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 12/09/2026
ninalewis174247.substack.com/p/headline-w.... A look at Trump's ask that voters cheat, and the headlines covering it (or not, in some cases).
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 11/09/2026
Here is the Talarico interview that this administration censored, and does NOT want you to either watch or share. YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLDE...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 10/09/2026
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/u...
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Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10/09/2026
If Trump were to give every American a $5,000 check, it would cost roughly $1.3 trillion. Come on, people‼️
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
And that’s *putting aside* that he’s made three such promises before and broken all three; that he doesn’t have the authority to make this promise (Congress appropriates money); that his false promise would cost $1.3 trillion and bankrupt America; or that it reeks of desperation.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The facts you need to know to explain that what Trump is doing has nothing to do with supposed noncitizen voting and everything to do with preventing eligible Americans from casting their ballots. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Steven Goldsmith 🦋 @stevengoldsmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I truly believe that everyone gets what they deserve. I really hope that Trump gets exactly what he deserves.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 01/09/2026
Got to google, search for Lake Ontario, then give feedback (3 dots) that it's the wrong name for the lake. EVERYONE should do this.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 01/09/2026
How is Trump impacting vote by mail? And why?
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Trump Is Sabotaging Elections: Part 5: Vote by Mail
30% of Americans vote by mail, over 48 million voters. Mail voting is safe, secure, and widely used. Trump wants it gone.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 31/08/2026
Shame on Google Maps.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 29/08/2026
Trump Is in Open Revolt Against the Constitution www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/o...
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Opinion | Trump Is in Open Revolt Against the Constitution (Gift Article)
The mail-in voting fiasco is the latest proof that we have another reconstruction ahead of us.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 28/08/2026
ICE ordered to return torture victim dumped on African roadside: 'Shocks the conscience' www.rawstory.com/ice-judge/
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ICE ordered to return torture victim dumped on African roadside: 'Shocks the conscience'
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to bring back a Nigerian man it secretly deported despite a court order protecting him from return to Nigeria — after Immigration and Customs Enforceme...
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 27/08/2026
We are stronger when we show up for one another. I'm proud to be part of Indivisible’s massive voter protection initiative alongside thousands of volunteers. Every conversation is a step toward communities staying united. Join us at Indivisible.org. 🗳️✊✨
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Indivisible is a nationwide movement of millions of people working to stop the rise of authoritarianism in the United States and to demand a real democracy. We believe that politics is too important t...
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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our job over the next two months is building a tent big enough to include everyone against fascism.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 26/08/2026
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Hands Off Our Vote: Election Protection 101 & 201 · Indivisible
Calling all activists who are ready to demand Hands Off Our Vote! This August, Indivisible is holding two trainings on election protection: the actions you and those around you can take to ensure ever...
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 26/08/2026
Bill Gates Warns A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/t...
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Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit
In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 25/08/2026
‘God help us’: Disturbing clue rumored on Trump’s mystery beef as old clip resurfaces www.rawstory.com/beef-import-...
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‘God help us’: Disturbing clue rumored on Trump’s mystery beef as old clip resurfaces
A resurfaced clip of President Donald Trump went viral online Tuesday as onlookers believed it may have revealed the origin of the mysterious 300,000-metric-ton ground beef shipment the president anno...
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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Trump is attacking Democrats as communists — while acquiring government stakes in private companies
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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"In my judgement, the US Armed Forces have probably permanently lost access to 15 Persian Gulf bases. Iran now poised to control access the Gulf States. US will have to negotiate new access in western Saudi Arabia, Israel, southern Europe." General Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret.)
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 24/08/2026
They are purging voter rolls in many places, silently, secretly, so you might not know until you show up to vote legally and can't. Check your registration now and many times between now and November. It's easy: Text VOTER to 59798 to get the link to check it for your state. This works. Just do it.
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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's scary that no one is starting Impeachment procedures when the President of the USA says he stands with North Korea. Wake up USA he will kill us all.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Just posting this because, as of yesterday, the US national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. The GOP: the party of fiscal responsibility. 🥴
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 20/08/2026
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra · Indivisible
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest politic...
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Chelsi B Blue Crew for Democracy @chelsib.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
he did this so people would blame the democrates.
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Omar Wasow @owasow.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
KELLY: Look beyond the war with Iran, to China, Taiwan, a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan. What is the impact of this dwindling missile supply there? O'BRIEN: The U.S. is out of the game. It can't make up this deficit for years. So the United States cannot fight China. It simply can't do it.
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What the dwindling U.S. missile stock means for the future
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Phillips Payson O'Brien from the University of St. Andrews about the implications of reports that the U.S. is running low on weapons.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 04/08/2026
Why Fauci? Why NOW?
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Why Fauci? Why NOW?
My theory about why this administration is attacking Fauci, why now, and why it’s critically important to understand the motivation.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 02/08/2026
Perimeters, not parameters. An excursion, not an incursion. Six genders, not cisgender. Insane asylums, not asylum. Transgender mice, not transgenic mice. The IQ of a potato.
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NLew @ninalewis174247.substack.com · 31/07/2026
If you're interested in the back-in-the-news discussion about the origins of covid and what, if anything, Fauci "hid", here ya go.
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Fauci's Diary, the Origins of COVID, and Bad Headlines
The diary shows a scientist investigating and ruling out a remote possibility. Not one headline said so.
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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
They will keep chipping away at this until they are able to revoke the citizenship of any American for any reason. This will be a very powerful tool in their arsenal of authoritarianism. 'That news article you're getting ready to publish, we don't like it. Kill it or we revoke your citizenship.'
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