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· Oct 20
Me 'n' @kailigray.bsky.social at No Kings on Oct. 18, 2025. Frogs together strong!
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It’s Time To Celebrate 2025’s Supreme Scoundrels: Send Us Your Golden Duke Noms talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/its-t...
It’s Time To Celebrate 2025’s Supreme Scoundrels: Send Us Your Golden Duke Noms
Some of you sickos have been waiting all year for this 🫶🏻...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
It’s Time To Celebrate 2025’s Supreme Scoundrels: Send Us Your Golden Duke Noms talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/its-t...
Yeah nope! Any law student who cited Moore in this manner would get dinged hard.
NEW: Justice Ziegler has corrected her misquotation of Moore v. Harper. However, her new summary of the Supreme Court's decision in Moore does not, in my view, accurately reflect the holding. The sentence she quotes doesn't match the "exceedingly limited" paraphrase. www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/D...
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Yeah nope! Any law student who cited Moore in this manner would get dinged hard.
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The one and only Steve Stockman, the far-right Texan who served two nonconsecutive stints in Congress and two years in federal prison, is reportedly interested in continuing his unlikely and bizarre electoral career with another House bid. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
Morning Digest: A notorious proto-MAGA crank may have one more comeback left in him
A one-term congressman twice over is reportedly eyeing a third stint
www.the-downballot.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The one and only Steve Stockman, the far-right Texan who served two nonconsecutive stints in Congress and two years in federal prison, is reportedly interested in continuing his unlikely and bizarre electoral career with another House bid. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
He needs to call out Polis by name.
NEW: Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), who is running for Gov in 2026, says Colorado should not turn over Tina Peters to the Trump administration.
Gov Jared Polis (D), who is term-limited, has not said if he will free Peters from state prison under pressure from Trump.
Gov Jared Polis (D), who is term-limited, has not said if he will free Peters from state prison under pressure from Trump.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
He needs to call out Polis by name.
All the more astonishing is that one of Trump's targets is Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who represents the very same state that Duggan is hoping to govern.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a former Democrat who is running for #MIGov as an independent, just refused to condemn Donald Trump's threats to execute Democratic lawmakers
Duggan won’t say if Trump’s execution threats go too far - Detroit Metro Times
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had an opportunity this weekend to say whether he thinks President Donald Trump’s threats of jailing and executing political opponents has gone too far.
www.metrotimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
All the more astonishing is that one of Trump's targets is Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who represents the very same state that Duggan is hoping to govern.
This is extraordinary
Question about the dissent by (the far-right) Justice Ziegler: Does this quote actually appear in Moore v. Harper? Did Moore say that state courts' role in congressional redistricting is "exceedingly limited"? I don't think it did! vhdshf2oms2wcnsvk7sdv3so.blob.core.windows.net/thearp-media...
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This is extraordinary
The fact that Polis didn't immediately rule this out is incredibly alarming.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
NEW: Colorado's election clerks are increasingly upset that Gov Jared Polis (D) hasn't ruled out releasing Tina Peters to the Trump administration.
On a call today, a bipartisan group of elected clerks said Polis hasn't agreed to meet with them about their concerns.
On a call today, a bipartisan group of elected clerks said Polis hasn't agreed to meet with them about their concerns.
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The fact that Polis didn't immediately rule this out is incredibly alarming.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
If he actually caves to Trump's demand, he could be impeached.
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MO Republicans are doing everything they can to thwart a veto referendum that would block the state's new congressional gerrymander.
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
MO Republicans are doing everything they can to thwart a veto referendum that would block the state's new congressional gerrymander.
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
The latest: The SoS drafted an extremely slanted summary to describe the referendum to voters. Organizers are now suing. www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
The DSCC never spent a cent in any of these primaries. So is this one of those, "Well, everyone *knows* that the DS had its finger on the scale" claims, even though there's no direct evidence? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The DSCC never spent a cent in any of these primaries. So is this one of those, "Well, everyone *knows* that the DS had its finger on the scale" claims, even though there's no direct evidence? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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First Secretary of Defense you could defeat by painting a tunnel on the side of a boulder.
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
First Secretary of Defense you could defeat by painting a tunnel on the side of a boulder.
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Former Sen. Doug Jones is running for governor of Alabama, and he's arguing that Republican Tommy Tuberville is really a Florida Man who isn't even qualified to run.
Morning Digest: Alabama's Doug Jones, winner of massive 2017 upset, launches bid for governor
No Democrat has won the post since 1998, but the likely GOP nominee has a particular vulnerability
www.the-downballot.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Former Sen. Doug Jones is running for governor of Alabama, and he's arguing that Republican Tommy Tuberville is really a Florida Man who isn't even qualified to run.
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In legislative races this year, both special and regular, Dems have flipped 24 seats from the GOP across the country. Republicans, well... docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
In legislative races this year, both special and regular, Dems have flipped 24 seats from the GOP across the country. Republicans, well... docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Trump Administration bizarrely demands the University of Pennsylvania hand over "names, phone numbers and physical addresses" for anyone who "belongs to Jewish clubs or groups on campus, and anyone who works in the university’s Jewish studies program"...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Federal Suit Seeking Names of Some Jewish Employees at Penn Sparks Backlash
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Trump Administration bizarrely demands the University of Pennsylvania hand over "names, phone numbers and physical addresses" for anyone who "belongs to Jewish clubs or groups on campus, and anyone who works in the university’s Jewish studies program"...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
We really do have two different kinds of law now: District Court law (aka the law), and Supreme Court "law" (aka the U.S. House of Lords upholding Trump's personalist regime)
I don’t know what the Supreme Court will do, but I am confident that at the District Court level it is still the case that the Pentagon cannot recall a sitting US Senator to active duty in order to court martial him for something he said. Article 1, Section 6, among other constitutional provisions.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We really do have two different kinds of law now: District Court law (aka the law), and Supreme Court "law" (aka the U.S. House of Lords upholding Trump's personalist regime)
LOL this is a nasty burn from the plaintiffs' brief before SCOTUS in the TX redistricting case.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
LOL this is a nasty burn from the plaintiffs' brief before SCOTUS in the TX redistricting case.
Every time a Dem suggests a way to lower prices, the centrist policy dweebs screech, "NOT LIKE THAT!"
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
The Freakout Over Cheaper Beer at Yankee Stadium
Mamdani and Khan consider using long-standing powers to end monopolistic pricing at NYC stadiums. Cue the neoliberal freakout.
washingtonmonthly.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Every time a Dem suggests a way to lower prices, the centrist policy dweebs screech, "NOT LIKE THAT!"
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
Great piece from @nateweisberg.bsky.social showing how the dweebs are wrong and Mamdani is right about exorbitant stadium beer prices.
Last year, following several GOP resignations, there were also reports that even more Republicans could ditch the House early and potentially flip control to Dems. It didn't happen.
Maybe things are different now with Trump back in the WH, but skepticism is warranted. x.com/ChadPergram/...
Maybe things are different now with Trump back in the WH, but skepticism is warranted. x.com/ChadPergram/...
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Last year, following several GOP resignations, there were also reports that even more Republicans could ditch the House early and potentially flip control to Dems. It didn't happen.
Maybe things are different now with Trump back in the WH, but skepticism is warranted. x.com/ChadPergram/...
Maybe things are different now with Trump back in the WH, but skepticism is warranted. x.com/ChadPergram/...
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The top Democratic spender in House races is throwing down $1 million for Dec. 2 special election for a dark red Tennessee seat that both parties are now spending millions on.
Morning Digest: Democrats deploy $1 million as GOP panics ahead of Tennessee special election
Trump won the 7th District by 22 points. Republicans are sweating anyway.
www.the-downballot.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The top Democratic spender in House races is throwing down $1 million for Dec. 2 special election for a dark red Tennessee seat that both parties are now spending millions on.
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Dem Aftyn Behn legged out to a huge fundraising advantage between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, per new FEC reports. During that time, she raised $1 million for the #TN07 special. Republican Matt Van Epps raised $591K during the same timeframe.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
November 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Dem Aftyn Behn legged out to a huge fundraising advantage between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, per new FEC reports. During that time, she raised $1 million for the #TN07 special. Republican Matt Van Epps raised $591K during the same timeframe.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
She also had $522K in cash left for the stretch run, vs. $231K.
If Trump ever decided to reverse course and send his stormtroopers to invade NYC, this is Exhibit A when the city sues to block him.
Q: would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration ?
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
November 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
If Trump ever decided to reverse course and send his stormtroopers to invade NYC, this is Exhibit A when the city sues to block him.
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And in the final plot twist tonight, Zohran Mamdani announces his bid for Georgia District 14, touting his endorsement from President Trump
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
And in the final plot twist tonight, Zohran Mamdani announces his bid for Georgia District 14, touting his endorsement from President Trump
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“trump is ecstatic to meet the muslim socialist immigrant mayor of new york while MAGA’s strongest soldier from georgia-14 resigns in disgust” is a fucking coalition-breaking disaster for the hard right
no, it’s fucking terrible for trump, lol
I don't know if it makes sense to describe what happened today as "good PR". The Fox crowd doesn't seem terribly thrilled about the meeting either.
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“trump is ecstatic to meet the muslim socialist immigrant mayor of new york while MAGA’s strongest soldier from georgia-14 resigns in disgust” is a fucking coalition-breaking disaster for the hard right
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"Losing his grip on GOP -- that's something I can't say I saw coming ... Republicans finally being willing to go against him could cause the biggest change in how he is viewed by the traditional media."
Full ep w/ @davidnir.com on lame-duckification of Trump: www.publicnotice.co/p/the-lame-d...
Full ep w/ @davidnir.com on lame-duckification of Trump: www.publicnotice.co/p/the-lame-d...
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"Losing his grip on GOP -- that's something I can't say I saw coming ... Republicans finally being willing to go against him could cause the biggest change in how he is viewed by the traditional media."
Full ep w/ @davidnir.com on lame-duckification of Trump: www.publicnotice.co/p/the-lame-d...
Full ep w/ @davidnir.com on lame-duckification of Trump: www.publicnotice.co/p/the-lame-d...
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Laura Loomer is having the day she deserves by watching this press conference with Zohran Mamdani and President Trump.
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Laura Loomer is having the day she deserves by watching this press conference with Zohran Mamdani and President Trump.
Today is the day that Zohran Mamdani truly became president
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today is the day that Zohran Mamdani truly became president