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Samantha

@sdecomines.bsky.social
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International Affairs. Democracy and Governance. LGBTIQ Human Rights. Clinton/Biden/Harris democrat.

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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I am not the first to make this point but imagine a woman president obsessing constantly over her “ballroom” as the economy imploded and her war spun out of control
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 04/07/2026
“We the People” means all of us. Republicans can have January 6th — the 4th belongs to everyone else. Happy Independence Day🇺🇸
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The Republican part does not value human rights
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TPM @talkingpointsmemo.com · 02/07/2026
President Trump’s Freedom250 project and the Great American State Fair is really a corruption story. And, in true MAGA fashion, there’s no real effort to hide the graft here: it’s all playing out in front of you.
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The Great American State Fair’s Main Exhibit Is Trump Corruption
WASHINGTON, DC – I visited the Great American State Fair on several days...
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Abuse of birthright citizenship OR an unfortunate consequence of years of failure to produce common sense immigration reform, due in no small part to republicans capitalizing on immigration as a wedge issue? Well, Speaker??
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 30/06/2026
Everyone should be extremely concerned that birthright citizenship was 5-4 and not unanimous.
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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The stunning opinion on the Barbara case is Kavanaugh's arguing that the 14th amendment, which has the exact same language as the statute he says confers birthright citizenship, does NOT -- i.e that Congress could validly deny citizenship to persons born in the US. 4 Justices for that view is crazy.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This should have been unanimous to uphold: apnews.com/article/supr...
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or t...
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Trump should be charged with vandalizing the White House as well as other DC landmarks and institutions he's tarnished with his name and unilateral decisionmaking Looking forward to the post-Trump legal cases!
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 22/06/2026
Our entirely predictable Social Security “crisis" is a political choice made by a pay-to-play government, writes @michaelmechanic.bsky.social. Congress could close the gap tomorrow if lawmakers started acting in the interests of the broader public and not just the richest 10 percent.
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There is no Social Security crisis
The Trump administration has priorities. Helping the little guy just isn't one of them.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🚨BREAKING: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) got a tough lesson Wednesday just hours before the state legislature was supposed to convene for a redistricting special session he called: Life comes at you fast. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Georgia Republican lawmakers unexpectedly kill GOP redistricting push
Georgia House Republican leadership said they “will not be taking up congressional or legislative redistricting for the 2028 election cycle during this special session.”
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This is a net loss for the United States: - $300 bn for reconstruction - Cancellation of sanctions - Nuclear program status quo (Iran will continue to develop) - Contingent upon binding UNSC resolution sure to be struck down by Russia and/or China What the f
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Such a treat to listen to @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu and Fiona Hill talk global politics together in the same show - the best of the best! youtu.be/nto5huujAhA?...
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Anne Applebaum and Fiona Hill: Are the Autocrats Winning?
YouTube video by The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Got to see and touch a letter written by George Washington to my ancestor, Israel Shreve, asking him to make payments on debts to keep his (George's) credit in good standing before traveling to Philadelphia for the continental congress. So, so cool
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
There really isn't anything other to say than: you voted for this These people thought Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were enabling Israel to wreak havoc on Arab communities in Palestine and surrounding countries. They could not have been more wrong. apnews.com/article/dear...
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Trump promised peace in the Middle East. In Dearborn, Michigan, it feels farther away
Dearborn, Michigan, home to the nation's largest Arab American community, is grappling with ongoing crises.
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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Democracy needed a win — and the brave people of Hungary are showing us how it’s done. Courage is the new currency. Let’s go. www.reuters.com/world/hungar...
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Hungary election results live: Orbán concedes to Magyar's Tisza after projections show opposition winning two-thirds majority
The opposition Tisza party appeared on track to win Sunday's national election, early results showed, in a potential landmark defeat for veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Best birthday present !
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
GOP is a death cult
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
1/ Education, at all levels, is becoming increasingly difficult for transgender people to obtain and benefit from safely and equally. Universities are censoring instructors for the mere mention of the term gender identity. In Texas, the mandatory display the ten commandments in classrooms is
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Thank you, Wesley Hunt, for helping tank the Republican primary in Texas. We thank you for your service!
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Would be even better if she took responsibility for enabling Trump and his mob
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Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinstitute.org · 26/02/2026
A new study finds that a two-child household must earn $400,000 a year for care to be “affordable.” Parents are routinely paying more on childcare in a given month than they do on rent. When that’s the benchmark, there’s no denying that our childcare market is broken.
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A two-child household must earn $400,000 a year for childcare to be affordable, study says. 'It’s easy to see why birth rates are falling' | Fortune
“Most parents could tell you that childcare costs are astronomical these days and can cause a major financial burden, even for high-income families.”
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Tonight let’s boycott Felon Trump’s lies & instead watch the 💥 PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION 💥 Join me & @joyannreid.bsky.social LIVE in DC on the National Mall with Members of Congress, allies, & Americans impacted by the Trump Regime. You can also watch here: www.youtube.com/live/oArKZut...
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 24/02/2026
"There is a reason that the catchphrase "Be brave like Ukraine" sticks so well, whereas the slogan "Be cautiously realistic like Europe" will never inspire any human to exceed themselves in any endeavour," writes Gabrielius Landsbergis, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, in this op-ed.
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Gabrielius Landsbergis: Ukraine is Europe. Now Europe must be defiant like Ukraine
After years of bravery and sacrifice for freedom, democracy, and the European way of life, there can be no question that Ukraine is European. Raising this question is no longer a valid contribution t...
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Laure @laureanne.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
"authoritarians have co-opted #technology... The Filipino #journalist @mariaressa.bsky.social, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021, has spent years raising the alarm about the dangerous ways the online landscape is being weaponized to silence and intimidate #women, particularly #journalists...
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Women’s Rights Are Democratic Rights
The global authoritarian backlash to gender equality.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
@theatlantic.com Why do you continue to let Helen Lewis peddle bullshit armchair pseudo-sociologist takes on transgender issues? This isn't serious journalistic inquiry. Considering ending my paid subscription to the Atlantic for platforming this nonsense www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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The Tide Goes Out on Youth Gender Medicine
American doctors are no longer united on the wisdom of medicalizing gender dysphoria in minors.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Round and round we go.
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Mona Burns @monaburns.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
“We are in a period not of transition but of rupture. Europe will soon be fully responsible for its own security, and we’ll also have to begin thinking much more strategically about how to wield power in the world.” Excellent read:
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Not sure that even the most creative AI chat bots could generate more visual slop than the appearance of these two together in one photo
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
In terms of Democrat campaign material, it doesn't get better than this
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 05/02/2026
President Trump has made $4 billion since his second inauguration. And now, he's suing the Treasury Department and IRS for $10 billion more in "damages." So we're filing a brief urging the court to reject President Trump’s scheme and protect taxpayers.
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Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS raises conflict of interest concerns
Legal experts say President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information raises a host of conflict of interest questions.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 05/02/2026
Elon Musk will have to testify over his role in shuttering USAID, a federal judge has ruled. The DOJ tried to protect Musk from testifying, arguing it would “intrude on White House activities," but given Musk wasn’t a secretary or agency head, this reasoning doesn't excuse him. trib.al/MAY31hu
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Pure grift.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
The Roberts Court is hoping a democrat-led Congress will clean up the mess it recklessly created when they decided to not hold Trump accountable for his lawlessness in the executive branch. Heads up, neo-con justices: reform is coming for you next. apnews.com/article/supr...
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Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and t...
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 03/02/2026
Body camera footage from Fulton County police reveals that officials at the Election Center and local authorities expressed confusion about the warrant, which was shown to them on their phones instead of as a hard copy. trib.al/3My79rN
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Body Cam Footage Exposes Messy FBI Raid of Georgia Elections Office
FBI agents were willing to take ballots by force as they searched the Fulton County elections center.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Every day, they make it a little easier to hold them accountable once this circus is over. Grateful for the bright minds and brilliant lawyers doing the tedious and thankless work of piecing together the body of evidence against these thugs apnews.com/article/fbi-...
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Intelligence director says Trump requested her presence at FBI search of Georgia election center
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has told lawmakers that she attended an FBI search of the election center in Fulton County, Georgia, last week because President Donald Trump asked her ...
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
@propublica.org delivering true public interest journalism 💪🏻
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 01/02/2026
Amazon’s MGM studios spent tens of millions, but the documentary is projected to make just $1M in its first week. This comes as a new report from Rolling Stone details labor issues and two-thirds of the film’s staff requesting not to be credited in the film. trib.al/0skBbKt
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Melania Documentary Flops as Crew Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Chaos
The first lady’s documentary was a mess in production—and now it’s struggling at the box office.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
He's going to be a top candidate in the 2028 primaries. Expert communicator, local gov experience, position within the Biden admin that had tangible impact on Americans' lives, and military background that backs up his foreign policy acumen.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Love this! 1. The Holocaust 2. The City of Paris 3. French Political History Since 1815 4. French in the Media 5. Governments of Western Europe
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/01/2026
Recall that Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered not long ago by a fake cop who showed up at their door looking like this guy
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 30/01/2026
The Trump administration’s war on empathy,” Hillary Rodham Clinton writes, “threatens to pave the way for an extreme vision of Christian nationalism that seeks to replace democracy with theocracy in America”: theatln.tc/dcVIzlMi
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!” So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it (H/T longtimehistory)
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Impeach them all. NOW.
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Lyndsey Stonebridge @lyndseystonebri.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
True king's arrived.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
And then Kash Patel. And then Trump.
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Samantha @sdecomines.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Bring on the backlash!
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Governor Maura Healey @massgovernor.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Kristi Noem needs to go. President Trump needs to end these ICE operations. And Congress needs to hold them accountable.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 26/01/2026
(1/2)🚨ATTENTION HOUSTONIANS🚨 WIN: A Texas court adds two additional days of early voting for the TX-18 special election runoff to fill the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D) seat after severe winter weather forced the closure of polls.
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🚨 Houston Justice v. Harris County
Learn more.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 26/01/2026
NEW: A Texas county medical examiner found that Geraldo Lunas Campos was choked to death by a guard while he was held in ICE custody earlier this month. Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
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