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Debbie Loftin

@deloftin.bsky.social

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Former whistleblower from TX; resigned as part of a mediated settlement agreement; posted resume which got me a consulting job in DC. Intended to retire back to TX but I ended up buying a lovely rowhouse in 2008 which has allowed me to stay out here.❤️

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6h

Is there a better indication of how superficial and unhelpful mainstream media has become than that they are cutely musing about whether the domestic terrorist who changed "The Department of Defense" to "The Department of War" will get a Nobel Peace Prize—instead of reporting the fascism/terrorism.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 6h

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 7h

Mabel & I hope all our fellow Californians vote YES on Prop. 50!

#FightFireWithFire

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5h

CNN: We have just learned that Letitia James has just been indicted by the DOJ

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1h

All to cover up the Epstein files.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6h

I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.

You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.

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Debbie Loftin @deloftin.bsky.social · 58m

I love to capture the moon reflecting off the water ❤️

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

Support its work by subscribing now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 3h

Just bone chilling. And when the imprisonment of critics is combined with his offer to enrich and immunize his loyalists, this is how democracies die fast.

But it's still our choice. Don't let him silence you.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12h

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

ICE thugs.

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Debbie Loftin @deloftin.bsky.social · 1h

‘higher levels of AI use in school correlates w/increased data breaches, troubling interactions between students & AI & AI-generated deepfakes, or manipulated videos or photos that can be used to sexually harass & bully students.AI has become a new way to exacerbate sexual harassment and bullying.’

1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has

A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.

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Eric #FBPE #FBPPR @jauntyboyz-inc.bsky.social · 13h

I don't think Trump is the real problem - he is merely the public facing idiot. The real danger is the dark money behind him. There is a well organised fifth column working to implement project 25, and currently it is succeeding.

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George @retiredsurgassist.bsky.social · 13h

tRump's minions are the enemies of the American people.

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Madison @madison8.bsky.social · 14h

I’m not afraid of the puppet. I’m afraid of the puppet masters pulling the strings.

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brainthink @brainthink.bsky.social · 14h

Jesus, get a clue. People aren’t just scared of Trump – they’re scared of his army of sycophants that will step in and do whatever is necessary to retain power.

Seriously, people just don’t get it, do they?

This isn’t about Trump. It’s what he’s done to American discourse. He shredded it.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14h

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 4h

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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Debbie Loftin @deloftin.bsky.social · 1h

Harvest Moon showing up again tonight ❤️

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 15h

ICE getting tailed like it’s a heist movie. Chicago is turning the tables.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

The counterterrorism experts have arrived at the White House..

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Debbie Loftin @deloftin.bsky.social · 8h

Trump's use of National Guard a 'misuse'

“…military experts say they stray from the Guard's core missions... They also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.

"It is a misuse of a great instrument," said Retired Maj. Gen. William Enyart…”

Trump's use of National Guard strays from role as 'minutemen,' military experts say

Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

The White House Antifa Roundtable is one of the best displays I’ve seen of this-is-how-bad-it’s-gotten — just a sewer of open fascism, dementia, morons and freaks, and incoherent rage.

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

GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 22h

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

NEW: Comey is going to file selective and vindictive prosecution motion to dismiss AND he will challenge the legality of Halligan’s appointment! There’s more, too… so glad @annabower.bsky.social is there to bring us the whole story! Thread below with details:

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1d

The judge also set an initial schedule for pre-trial motions.

The first set is expected by Oct. 12. Per Comey’s defense counsel, that batch will include motions to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution, as well as a motion challenging the legality of Halligan’s appointment as US attorney

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