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Jim Saranteas

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Of the Law / Raleigh, NC / Founder & Chair Wake County Democratic Party Impact Circle / Activist / Contributor @ACSLaw.bsky.social / #GoCubsGo / Lover of House Music / wakedems.org/impact-circle

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · Sep 9

Want to thank @acslaw.bsky.social for giving me the space to express the view that “Trump Attorneys’ Ethics Violations Require State Bar Action.” It should never have come to this but in our perilous times, action is needed now. I’m not alone. #RuleOfLaw #ACS #ncpol www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...

Trump Attorneys’ Ethics Violations Require State Bar Action | ACS

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 9h

This is sickening people. Everything about our country is at stake: freedom, civility, human rights. These are kids who got this ideology and rhetoric from adults. Share this with family, friends, neighbors. #NorthCarolina #ncpol #ncga

Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 17h

This is nuts. Mike Johnson wants you to ignore your own eyes. #Orwell #Fascism #NoKings

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 18h

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 1d

About 15 minutes from my old neighborhood. This is awful. The Republicans are horrible human beings. Election Day 2026 can’t come soon enough to vote as many as we can out. In the meantime … #Resist #Chicago #ncpol

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Developing: per photographer Matthew Kaplan and others on scene, neighbors are currently facing dozens of Border Patrol agents on the east side. Feds have been all over the area, some kidnappings confirmed. Saw one gas canister deployed on FB live earlier.

Militarized federal agents in street at 105th and N

Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly this North Carolina. #ncpol #ncga #NorthCarolina

Leslie Edwards @tarheeled.bsky.social · 1d

Blistering take from the N&O:

"Yes, a Republican leader in perhaps the nation’s most gerrymandered state really said that Republicans would not allow politicians to undermine the will of the voters." #ncpol

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NC Republicans tell a whopper of a lie to justify redrawing districts again | Opinion

This is what you do when you can’t admit to the truth | Opinion

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 1d

I am lucky to know Prof. Gene Nichol. Gene is outspoken as to constitutional law and criticizing our Supreme Court and General Assembly’s bizarre radical behavior. He has four books and all are excellent. Wherever you are, he’s worth supporting. Preorder here: a.co/d/fdGV5sr

#NorthCarolina #ncpol

Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 2d

Hey anti-vaxxers, this …

#Vaccines #NorthCarolina #ncpol www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Trump gets Covid vaccine and flu shot during second check-up of the year

The visit, which the White House described Wednesday as a "yearly check-up," was his second examination at Walter Reed in six months.

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re wondering, the bottom 50% is 175 million people versus 400. #ncpol #NorthCarolina

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 2d

This was truly a sad day. No civilized society should allow such hate to exist. #MatthewShepard

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

FOX: “They do control both chambers, but they do need senate votes from Dems.”

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social : “Which is why there should be bipartisan negotiation. Republicans seem to believe health care is an extraneous issue. We don’t… insurance costs for a family making $85K will TRIPLE.”

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 3d

How do North Carolinians feel about gerrymandering? They don’t like it and this includes Republicans. Read my letter to the editor, “Gerrymandering Beef” in the News & Observer.

#NorthCarolina #ncpol #ncga #gerrymandering #fairmaps

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It’s time politicians face consequences for failing to do their jobs | Opinion

News & Observer readers comment on state and federal budgets, mass shootings, American socialism, NC gerrymandering, Medicaid and the military meeting | Letters to the editor

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 3d

Gotta love it when Republicans get caught in yet another lie. Unfortunately, it’s a matter of life and death. #ICE #Immigration #Medicaid #Truth #ncpol

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 3d

🐀 Mike Johnson caught lying using the receipts he directed us to use. Jen Psaki for the 🎯

Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 5d

None of this makes sense. Why? Developing a private military? What the hell is this? Tell me. #Qatar #FightFascism

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 5d

#MeToo

Attorney General William Tong @agwilliamtong.bsky.social · 5d

This is a dark moment for the American justice system and our democracy. I have worked alongside Letitia James for seven years. She is as tough and as fair as it gets, and a leader amongst attorneys general on both sides of the aisle. I stand with her unequivocally in this moment.

Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 5d

Exactly. As the fascist mentality becomes normalized, it’s easier to achieve and eventually institute an authoritarian government. #Warning #UnitedStates #NorthCarolina

Derek May @derekmay.bsky.social · 5d

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 5d

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 5d

James Comey. Now, Letitia James. It’s “war” so to speak. What should Dems do? Share your ideas. #LetitiaJames #Lawfare #Resist

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 6d

No doubt about it the media is complicit in our current predicament. #CharacterMatters #TruthMatters #NorthCarolina

Joshua Benton @joshuabenton.com · 6d

June 11: GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduces a bill to defund NPR and PBS because of their "left-wing propaganda" and "radical leftist gender ideology."

October 7: The news industry's main trade group gives Blackburn its "Support Journalism Champion Award."

Just shameless.

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 6d

Just gonna leave it right here.

Chip Pate @wspate.bsky.social · 6d

ABSOLUTE TRUTH about Charlie Kirk and his political allies from award-winning editorial cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz. He is a two-time Pulitzer finalist and winner of the Herblock Prize.

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to @brennancenter.org for putting on these seminars highlighting the importance of the Voting Rights Act. Sign up for these very informative LawEd talks. #VotingRightsAct #ncpol

Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 6d

The Voting Rights Act — the crown jewel of the civil rights movement — is under attack. The Brennan Center’s Kareem Crayton explains why this law is essential for protecting equal access to the ballot. Watch the latest podcast episode of The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4gWs4QQ

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 6d

These massive protests need to happen outside an ICE facility. It would then actually make the news. #Chicago #ICEProtests

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 6d

🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 7d

🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com

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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 7d

✅⚖️ #ice #Chicago (And if you think this is the wrong result because they had guns, thank the Supreme Court in Heller, McDonald and Bruen).

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 7d

With an unusually loud bang of his gavel Wednesday, a federal magistrate judge agreed to dismiss charges without prejudice against a Chicago couple found lawfully carrying guns outside an ICE facility.

"Case dismissed."

UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Federal grand jury refuses to indict couple found with guns outside ICE facility in Broadview

Prosecutors moved to dismiss a criminal complaint against the couple but have not ruled out new charges.

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 7d

Proof that Trump’s tariffs hurt no one but US the taxpayer and the FARMERS who risk losing China as a customer. We can’t bail them out every year because it’s a net loss to us … the TAXPAYER of BILLIONS!!!! State and local Republicans support Trump and making you pay too. #NorthCarolina #ncpol

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 8d

Well, apparently Fox Chicago and the rest of the country disagrees with Donald Trump and the rest of his dastardly fascist war-mongers. Just sayin’. #Chicago #TrumpFascism

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 9d

The new term of Court starts today. Here’s what I am paying attention to. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

The Week Ahead

October 5, 2025

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