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Lisa Maatz

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Recovering #DC pol. #ChildlessDogLady #Feminist strategist. Looking for #GoodTrouble. #Advocacy #grassroots #GenderEquity expert. #VotingRights advocate. #DogMom #momsky #Ohio #LakeErie #GoBucks Consultant & speaker. My opinions only, RP≠endorsement.

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Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · May 15

Only 40% of U.S. households make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis. www.cbsnews.com/news/cost-of...

Most Americans don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living, analysis finds

The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.

www.cbsnews.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

All to cover up the Epstein files.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Bro, Christian hate is exhausting.

📌 Turning Point USA “All-American halftime show” counter programming because Bad Bunny, an American citizen, isn’t American enough.

I can’t wait to see the ratings side by side.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.

She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.

(Published June)

Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations

A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics requirem...

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 1d

Hedge fund Alden Global Capital gobbles up newspapers & guts them. Journalist Julie Reynolds investigates. Her findings trigger journalist rebellions at Alden-owned newspapers nationwide. Watch the battle to save and rebuild local journalism in America, free until 10/31:

www.pbs.org/show/strippe...

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

www.pbs.org

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Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · 23h

They predominantly voted for trump. I thought this is what they voted for?

The Economist @economist.com · 23h

They say no one wins a trade war. Certainly, there are few bigger losers than soyabean farmers in America. But Brazil's producers have found a way of profiting from the upheaval econ.st/48XVXhM

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified.

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 23h

This arrest appears to be in direct violation of a temporary restraining order prohibiting DHS officers from arresting journalists. The officers here may well be subject to contempt of court. protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...

It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily
ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
a.
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Post this everywhere‼️
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

www.theatlantic.com

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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 1d

I found the agitators! They are 2 unicorns, giraffe, canary, panda, mouse, dinosaur, mouse, Stitch, and the frog! And they are right outside of Portland's ICE facility! 🤣🤣🤣

#ProudBlue

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Karoli @karoli.bsky.social · 1d

We need more people to protest. Bring friends next Saturday

Joe Sudbay @joesudbay.bsky.social · 1d

the way Republicans are in sync on ranting about and attacking #NoKings is a tell. A big tell

they're worried about the growing popular protests underway against their King

Their own polls must be showing the backlash - and they
they know their dearl leader has dementia and is flailing

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

C-SPAN caller from Missouri to Missouri Rep. Mark Alford: "I hope you, sir, as an elected official, will think of the people who are in nursing homes, their parents are in nursing homes, their Medicaid is going to be cut. What is going to happen to Missourians whose hospitals are gonna close?"

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."

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Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · 23h

What the hell are they doing? Is this in exchange for giving Trump a big jumbo jet to turn into Air Force one?

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

www.nytimes.com

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Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · 23h

WTAF?

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 23h

🚨 Breaking: WGN Video Producer arrested for doing what she does — in Lincoln Square. 1/2

Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · 23h

Ohio’s JD Vance tells whoppers like his boss, but with no charisma he can’t get away with it ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/10/o...

Ohio's JD Vance tells whoppers like his boss, but with no charisma he can't get away with it • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio's former US Senator and now Vice President JD Vance has flat out declared his willingness “to create stories” for political purposes. But while Vance tells whoppers just as flagrant as his boss, ...

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Key Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia was accused of sexually harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials.

Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia denied wrongdoing.

Trump watchdog pick faces scrutiny after hotel incident with female colleague

Paul Ingrassia has been investigated for allegedly harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials. Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia ...

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command.

The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · 1d

Meanwhile, construction on that monstrosity of a White House Ballroom continues despite government shutdown.