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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 23/08/2026
Voter roll purges are necessary to remove people who have become ineligible to vote. But sometimes purges can erroneously include thousands of eligible voters. As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on voting, it’s time to check your registration status: demdock.com/4gRtE8P
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rainydayor.bsky.social @rainydayor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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rainydayor.bsky.social @rainydayor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
In case you don't know
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Lincoln City Oregon Indivisible @lcorindivisible.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Lincoln City Oregon Indivisible members - here's important info to remember when being engaged by others. If it turns sour, hold on, document, and call officials.
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Lincoln City Oregon Indivisible @lcorindivisible.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The Supreme Court has mail-in voting in its hands......
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Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots (Gift Article)
The plan, which complies with President Trump’s executive order to curtail mail voting, will only go into effect if the Supreme Court rules in the order’s favor.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22/08/2026
Only 10 weeks to go until the midterms. The work we do over these next 73 days will determine whether we secure our strongest check on Trump’s power or the fascists consolidate their control of our government. We’ve waited two long years for this election and we can’t take anything for granted.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Reminder... Any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message — they can't win on their ideas alone.
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toonerman @dptoon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Stars and Stripes Publisher, editor and foreign correspondent were fired for standing up to pentagon censorship.
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 18/08/2026
With each city that leaves, the Flock network becomes less useful to those that remain—and many metropolitan areas are starting to notice.
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As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value
Network effect" can run in reverse.
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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 18/08/2026
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Jul While Trump is working to restrict the gun rights of law-abiding transgender Americans, he is also trying to ensure felons who commit nonviolent crimes can get their own gun rights reinstated. thehill.com/regulation/c...
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DOJ moves to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has finalized a way for people convicted of certain, nonviolent felonies to restore their gun rights, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Monday.  It’s a move th…
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 18/08/2026
A judge has rejected the Justice Department’s demand for Minnesota’s unredacted voter registration list, marking another unsuccessful attempt by the Trump administration to obtain state election data.
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Federal judge rejects Trump administration demand for Minnesota voter data
The Trump administration has sued several states to obtain voter registration lists.
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 17/08/2026
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance in late June was “the perfect moment” for major donors to pour money into races ahead of the midterm elections, said Tiffany Muller, president of End Citizens United. via @kansasreflector.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/end-...
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End Citizens United president says U.S. Supreme Court decision already impacting midterms
TOPEKA — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance in late June was “the perfect moment” for major donors to pour money into races ahead of the midterm elections, said Tiffany Muller, president…
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 17/08/2026
Controversial project has faced bipartisan opposition by critics who say it mars pristine environmental area in Texas
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Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend national park
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rainydayor.bsky.social @rainydayor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 17/08/2026
An expert flagged a staggering irony that Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice appear to be using in their scheme to "cover up anybody" mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Judge zeroes in on Trump DOJ's scheme to 'cover up anyone' in Epstein files: expert
An expert flagged a staggering irony that Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice appear to be using in their scheme to "cover up anybody" mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Katie Phang, a journalist who sued the DOJ over its redactions in the Epstein files, discussed the la...
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 17/08/2026
Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments
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Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 17/08/2026
Americans are increasingly feeling a personal impact from extreme heat, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. to.pbs.org/4fIXDil
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Poll shows how extreme heat is changing Americans' lives
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest.
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rainydayor.bsky.social @rainydayor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
The New York congresswoman’s power is in the spotlight as people wonder if the stars are finally aligning for her to run for US president in 2028
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15/08/2026
Exclusive: A Wyoming woman alleges in a federal lawsuit that her stepfather used the Grok chatbot to transform a childhood photo into child sexual abuse material.
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Her childhood photo. Thousands of explicit images. One woman’s nightmare.
A Wyoming woman alleges in a federal lawsuit that her stepfather used the Grok chatbot to transform a childhood photo into child sexual abuse material.
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WIRED @wired.com · 15/08/2026
I requested a copy of my data from McDonald’s loyalty program and received an extensive, personalized report that algorithmically predicts my next purchase.
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McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There
I requested a copy of my data from McDonald’s loyalty program and received an extensive, personalized report that algorithmically predicts my next purchase.
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rainydayor.bsky.social @rainydayor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
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No more 'hypothetical situations': States move to fortify elections against Trump • Oregon Capital Chronicle
State Democratic officials are preparing for chaos at the polls this November, as President Donald Trump casts doubt on election security and pushes for more federal involvement in local voting. At st...
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/08/2026
We are now in the 90-day period before an election where states may not do mass removals of names from their voter files. The DOJ doesn’t seem to care. Help us protect free and fair elections: newsletters.democracydocket.com/anc…
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 15/08/2026
Donald Trump is breaking yet another law to help his friends. trib.al/G9YT9vP
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How Trump is Making the U.S. the Money Laundering Capital of the World
Donald Trump is breaking yet another law to help his friends.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 15/08/2026
Lawyer and journalist Katie Phang warned that Melania Trump tops the subpoena list for lawmakers planning an Epstein probe.
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Melania Trump clobbered by 'bombshell' threat as Epstein investigators close in: expert
Lawyer and journalist Katie Phang warned that Melania Trump tops the subpoena list for lawmakers planning an Epstein probe.Phang is leading a lawsuit against Attorney General Todd Blanche to hold the Trump administration accountable for its obligation to release certain Epstein records by law. On a ...
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 15/08/2026
The outbreak specifically tied to recalled lettuce has grown to include two new states. Plus, FDA information gives insight into where it was sold.
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Lettuce-linked parasitic outbreak spreads. See map, more updates
The outbreak specifically tied to recalled lettuce has grown to include two new states. Plus, FDA information gives insight into where it was sold.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15/08/2026
Hawaii’s largest power company warned utility customers across the state on Friday to prepare for power outages that could last for days as a rapidly strengthening tropical storm approaches the islands.
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Hawaiian Electric Warns Any Power Outages May Last Days
The severe tropical weather conditions from the approaching storm Lala are expected to topple trees and down power lines as it crosses the state.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 15/08/2026
A slip by conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat revealed that promises to "60 Minutes" from CBS don't mean anything, an expert said.
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New '60 Minutes' hire's slip reveals broken promise from Bari Weiss: expert
A slip by conservative New York Times columnist Ross Douthat revealed that promises to "60 Minutes" from CBS don't mean anything, an expert said.In a Friday episode of the Power Lines podcast, media expert Jon Passantino called out how Douthat answered questions during his exit interview. Douthat wa...
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 15/08/2026
Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. to.pbs.org/4xEZSZQ
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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been at sea since last November, a record-length deployment. White House corresponde...
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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 14/08/2026
The Trump administration has canceled teen pregnancy prevention grants for three New York organizations as it shifts to boosting an abstinence-based approach to sex ed.
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New York loses millions in sex ed money after uptick in teen pregnancies
The Trump administration has canceled teen pregnancy prevention grants for three New York organizations as it shifts to boosting an abstinence-based approach to sex ed.
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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 14/08/2026
The Onion's take on Infowars is destroying Alex Jones' reputation by skewering what Onion CEO @bencollins.bsky.social calls "a certain kind of guy" and the conspiracy-addled, tech-rotted media landscape surrounding that kind of guy. Sandy Hook families, who Alex Jones tormented for so long, love it
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 14/08/2026
The BBC is reportedly seeking subpoenas, arguing that the family members may possess firsthand information relevant to the case.
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Trump Family to be Served Subpoenas in BBC Defamation Suit: Why It Matters
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 14/08/2026
With the completion of its central tower—more than 140 years after the project began—the Barcelona basilica’s spectacular combination of the architect’s unique style and the contributions of subsequent artists is clearer than ever. on.wsj.com/4qfOgdo
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Gaudí’s Sagrada Família: A Miracle Worth Waiting For
With the completion of its central tower—more than 140 years after the project began—the Barcelona basilica’s spectacular combination of the architect’s unique style and the contributions of subsequent artists is clearer than ever.
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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 14/08/2026
Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 14/08/2026
Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients
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Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients
A new ruling by an administrative immigration court ends a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients who are married to U.S. citizens.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 14/08/2026
President Trump urged Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory reut.rs/4fY0sfs
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Trump urges Americans to accept higher gas prices as he escalates Iran rhetoric
President Donald Trump on Friday urged Americans ​to accept slightly higher gasoline prices as the cost ‌of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and said he would soon declare the Strait of...
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 14/08/2026
Federal immigration agents may soon be outfitted with a device – electrical shock gloves – manufactured by a Kentucky company. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ice-t...
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ICE to outfit agents with electric shock gloves from KY company in $20 million no-bid contract • Ohio Capital Journal
Federal immigration agents may soon be outfitted with a device – electrical shock gloves – manufactured by a Kentucky company.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Wofsy: It’s very clear this new executive order is trying to strip away the citizenship of members of our class. It’s well within the court’s discretion to say, you can’t do that. It doesn’t matter if it’s based on Executive Order 1 or Executive Order 100.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 09/08/2026
📍Maryland voters will head to the polls in November to vote on a constitutional amendment that would fight back against Trump’s expanding wave of GOP gerrymanders. If voters approve the amendment, lawmakers could pursue a new map before the 2028 presidential election. demdock.com/4fTGW2j
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/08/2026
Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body, leaving him in pain, his son Hunter Biden said in an interview with the BBC on Friday.
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Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening
In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Texas Monthly
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 09/08/2026
Conservative activists want birthright citizenship views examined in judicial nominees after Supreme Court loss.
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Trump Allies Want Birthright Citizenship Views Tested in Judicial Nominees
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 09/08/2026
Donald Trump’s son-in-law used his position to hop in bed with autocrats—and sell out America.
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How Jared Kushner used his position to hop in bed with autocrats
And sell out America.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 09/08/2026
MS NOW journalist Jacob Soboroff issued a stark warning Saturday about the number of election deniers running for offices that would give them direct control over how future elections are run and certified.
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‘Scary’ midterm development has journalist raising alarm: ‘This is a mayday situation’
MS NOW journalist Jacob Soboroff issued a stark warning Saturday about the number of election deniers running for offices that would give them direct control over how future elections are run and certified.Soboroff, citing data from the nonpartisan Voting Rights Lab, said at least 25 election denier...
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 09/08/2026
Trumpcession…
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 09/08/2026
Ben & Jerry’s videos. Always resistance by the pint❤️‍🔥 Love this!
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Reuters @reuters.com · 06/08/2026
US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna reut.rs/3TZfDfI
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US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna's flu vaccine for people aged 50 and older, the company said on Wednesday, marking the first approval of a messenger RNA-based vaccine ​for seasonal flu.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
this should go over well i the general
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rainydayor.bsky.social @rainydayor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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As Oregon cities buck data centers, a committee is set to propose statewide regulations
The Data Center Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday to begin crafting recommendations.
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rainydayor.bsky.social @rainydayor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order • Oregon Capital Chronicle
States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of their mail-in-voting systems, two dozen Democratic state offi...
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Unless he’s poaching off their spying.
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