Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 4hOctober 9, 2026 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-9-...heathercoxrichardson.substack.comOctober 9, 2026Late Wednesday afternoon, Dana Mattioli, Drew Hinshaw, Rebecca Ballhaus, and Joe Parkinson of the Wall Street Journal reported on the tawdry grifting of Kimberly Guilfoyle, former fiancee of Donald Tr... 000
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 15hOf Triumphal Arches margaretatwood.substack.com/p/of-triumph...margaretatwood.substack.comOf Triumphal ArchesWho’s got one, who hasn’t? And what do they mean? 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The man with artificial hair, teeth, doctor’s reports, lifts in his shoes, scalp reduction surgery, a girdle, and a painted orange face claims we’re his enemy if we use the word “artificial.” 1265161724360
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 15hToday in Politics, Bulletin 477. 10/9/26 open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...open.substack.comToday in Politics, Bulletin 477. 10/9/26… Trump announced today that he and Vladimir Putin have reached a deal to tamper with the American election where the US will fund the genocidal Russian war machine by buying massive quantities of oil... 000
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/... Wisconsindemocracydocket.comIn blow to mail voters, Wisconsin judge won’t allow provisional ballots for people fearing Postal Service delaysWisconsinites who vote by mail will effectively be disenfranchised if the U.S. Postal Service doesn’t deliver their ballot by 8 p.m. on Election Day. 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/10/2026this is honestly one of the worst and most irresponsible things he has ever posted, and that's really saying something 1166129013801
Reposted by Shirley CottleAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 08/10/2026So proud of this kid. 18783382273
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG... Wisconsincontent.govdelivery.comPress Release: Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address, Celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • AI • 1862126252853
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Trump Has Resorted to Bribing Voters Ahead of the Midterms. But Will It Work? thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/trump-brib...thinkbigpicture.substack.comTrump Has Resorted to Bribing Voters Ahead of the Midterms. But Will It Work?The checks are literally in the mail. 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 08/10/2026BREAKING: Former President Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate in Maine: "Troy Jackson is running to be your next senator and I'm proud to be on board" Obama cites Jackson’s record on wages, drug prices, school meals, and abortion rights as Democrats target Susan Collins' seat. 141105443136
Reposted by Shirley CottleJonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Love this 558126172072
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026www.wmtv15news.com/2026/10/08/f... Wisconsin: Vote David Crowley, November 3rd.wmtv15news.comFormer President Barack Obama backs David Crowley in Wisconsin governor’s raceFormer U.S. President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor David Crowley on Thursday. 000
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The Attacks on the Vote Are Underway. But So Is the Blue Response. statuskuo.substack.com/p/the-attack...statuskuo.substack.comThe Attacks on the Vote Are Underway. But So Is the Blue Response.This week, Democracy Docket has dropped four disturbing reports of the regime’s efforts to suppress the vote. But voting rights groups are fighting back. 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I think in reality what socialism actually means in the American context is that trillionaire Elon Musk got $38 billion from the U.S. government and you got rejected trying to buy a $1 soda on SNAP benefits. 83371902434
Reposted by Shirley CottleMaryland Blue Girl 💙 I have words and know how to use them @quothpam.bsky.social · 07/10/2026If only. 253132522467
Reposted by Shirley CottleSenator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 07/10/2026I’ve been meeting with election workers across Wisconsin who keep our elections safe, fair, and free — including the Clerks here in La Crosse. We had a great conversation about what they are doing to make sure Wisconsinites’ votes are counted and your voices are heard. 628789
Reposted by Shirley CottleMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Pe[low]te Hegseth can’t keep up with women he claims aren’t strong enough to compete with men in his “warrior” military. 881103062792
Reposted by Shirley CottleJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 08/10/2026🚨 IOWA SENATE SHOCKER: Josh Turek is within striking distance of flipping a seat Democrats haven’t won since 2008. Trump carried Iowa by 13 points in 2024. But anger over the economy & the Iran war has transformed the race. A Turek win would help Dems take back the Senate. Let’s finish this. #Vote 232101012764
Reposted by Shirley CottleLynda..Hopeful Human🇦🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦 🐨🦘✌️🦉🦉 @hopefulhuman.bsky.social · 08/10/2026 757142002441
Reposted by Shirley CottleRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/10/2026This was a choice. Remember this. 8631661866
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 08/10/2026October 7, 2026 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-7-...heathercoxrichardson.substack.comOctober 7, 2026On October 7, 2016, in the run-up to the 2016 election, the Washington Post broke the story of the so-called Access Hollywood tape, a video from 2005 in which Donald Trump told television host Billy B... 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/10/202625 years ago today, the U.S. launched its war in Afghanistan. Weeks earlier, Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against the 2001 Authorization of Military Force, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars. History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right. 12581442510
Reposted by Shirley CottleRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The MAGA regime recently killed the largest ancient 250 year old “Grandmother” Cottonwood tree in Arizona’s indigenous territory just to expand the orange felon’s fucking wall. I’ll never forgive anyone who chose this evil. 1199143635599
Reposted by Shirley CottleJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Psycho. He’s an absolute psycho. 1745120603000
Reposted by Shirley CottleAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Meanwhile, over on X, the Secretary of Homeland Security is posting about "vandalizing the demographics of America," a phrase which is either a chilling suggestion of white nationalism from Mullin or just straight pablum which means nothing but sounds just fash enough to excite the faithful. 951232365
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026By Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt: "Inscribed on the base is a satirical pledge attributed to “The King of Injustice.” It reads: “I am sitting on the back of a man. He is sinking under my burden. I will do anything to help him. Except stepping down from his back.” 010
Reposted by Shirley CottleAndrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 07/10/2026I absolutely LOVE this!! Men showing up and standing with women. The El Paso, Texas Fire Department is walking a mile in her shoes to support survivors of domestic violence. #SheShed ♥️👠 1102373719
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Unfit to Serve open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...open.substack.comUnfit to ServePeople we’d like to see banned from government. 000
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026October 6, 2026 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-6-...heathercoxrichardson.substack.comOctober 6, 2026Judging from his social media posts, Trump is panicking. 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Another corruption story, and the volume makes it hard to absorb one before the next arrives. The real work is understanding why the guardrails failed. The good news: democracies have faced corrupt regimes before, and we know how to hold power accountable.thinkbigpicture.substack.comUnprecedented Corruption—and How We End It 711244308
Reposted by Shirley CottleChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 07/10/2026How do I know Hegseth’s order to deny access to bases to members of Congress is about a cover up, not about safety? Because I asked for a military briefing at the embassy as a substitute and was told the policy prohibited military leaders in the region from even talking to me. 10231731155
Reposted by Shirley CottleChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 07/10/2026Same insanity “Some of you may die, but it’s a sacrifice I am willing to make.” — Lord Farquaad “Let them take out Los Angeles.” — Donald Trump 912134856
Reposted by Shirley CottleRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Not that anyone needs a reminder but this man has the nuclear codes. Far too many people will just shrug this off or find some way to justify it. But Trump is unwell, incoherent, and a danger to us all. 50468992557
Shirley Cottle @shirleycottle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Plague in Russia? Plus flu, common cold, a new opioid, and good news yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/plague-in-...yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.comPlague in Russia? Plus flu, common cold, a new opioid, and good newsThe Dose (October 6) 000
Reposted by Shirley CottleΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Matt Moberg (American, b.1985) "Thank You," 2026 Oil on canvas 36 x 36 in #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt 13713
