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Yesterday, unqualified DOD Secretary Hegseth reduced Senator Kelly’s military pension, censured him, and officially threatened him with criminal charges, all in retribution for Kelly’s speaking out against the Trump regime’s abuse of the military
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Yesterday, unqualified DOD Secretary Hegseth reduced Senator Kelly’s military pension, censured him, and officially threatened him with criminal charges, all in retribution for Kelly’s speaking out against the Trump regime’s abuse of the military
You can’t underestimate vanity or ignorance as motivations for Trump’s behavior
A year ago, I went to Copenhagen to write about the political crisis sparked by Trump over Greenland. Danes told me that the US can already do whatever it wants on the island.
Their conclusion: Trump just wants the U.S. to look larger on a map
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Their conclusion: Trump just wants the U.S. to look larger on a map
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark—And Europe
"Trump might forget about Greenland. But also, he might not. Nobody knows. He operates on whims," @anneapplebaum writes.
www.theatlantic.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:18 PM
You can’t underestimate vanity or ignorance as motivations for Trump’s behavior
Five years ago today was the violent culmination of Trump and cohort’s plan to overturn a fair election to retain power. Corrupt and illegal only begin to describe what took place.
No wonder far-right Republicans buried the release of Jack Smith’s damning testimony late on NYE:
No wonder far-right Republicans buried the release of Jack Smith’s damning testimony late on NYE:
January 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Five years ago today was the violent culmination of Trump and cohort’s plan to overturn a fair election to retain power. Corrupt and illegal only begin to describe what took place.
No wonder far-right Republicans buried the release of Jack Smith’s damning testimony late on NYE:
No wonder far-right Republicans buried the release of Jack Smith’s damning testimony late on NYE:
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“The Trump regime’s full disregard of and contempt for U.S. law and the separation of powers were on full display when he ordered U.S. forces to abduct a foreign leader from his home country.”
@demsabroad.bsky.social statement on Trump’s actions in Venezuela. www.democratsabroad.org/the_rule_of_...
@demsabroad.bsky.social statement on Trump’s actions in Venezuela. www.democratsabroad.org/the_rule_of_...
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Democrats Abroad strives to provide Americans abroad a Democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
“The Trump regime’s full disregard of and contempt for U.S. law and the separation of powers were on full display when he ordered U.S. forces to abduct a foreign leader from his home country.”
@demsabroad.bsky.social statement on Trump’s actions in Venezuela. www.democratsabroad.org/the_rule_of_...
@demsabroad.bsky.social statement on Trump’s actions in Venezuela. www.democratsabroad.org/the_rule_of_...
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Adam Gurri, editor in chief of Liberal Currents, talks about the company's broad span of investigation, from the work of defining liberalism to itemizing levers to help resist authoritarianism.
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#demsabroad
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#demsabroad
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Adam Gurri, editor in chief of Liberal Currents, talks about the company's broad span of investigation, from the work of defining liberalism to itemizing levers to help resist authoritarianism.
Listen here shorturl.at/zuTu7, at bluevotecafe.com, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#demsabroad
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#demsabroad
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Exactly one month ago, the government renamed the
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
January 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Exactly one month ago, the government renamed the
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
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Kennedy's conspiracy-fueled leadership of the CDC endangers every American — especially our children.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Kennedy's conspiracy-fueled leadership of the CDC endangers every American — especially our children.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
This move fails to meet the scientific criteria for CDC guidance & will cause more confusion around vaccines that save lives.
This man is a threat to our nation’s health.
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Rob Reiner rightfully saw Trump's coup attempt on January 6, 2021 - exactly five years ago today - as "the single worst crime against Democracy in our nation's history" and rightfully called out those senators not voting to convict him as seditionists.
#RIPRobReiner
#ResistTrump
#RIPRobReiner
#ResistTrump
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Rob Reiner rightfully saw Trump's coup attempt on January 6, 2021 - exactly five years ago today - as "the single worst crime against Democracy in our nation's history" and rightfully called out those senators not voting to convict him as seditionists.
#RIPRobReiner
#ResistTrump
#RIPRobReiner
#ResistTrump
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Americans Abroad - it's a great day to call your reps and remind them about the rule of law in the US - Capitol Switchboard +1 (202) 224-3121. It's also the perfect time to go to www.votefromabroad.org and request your ballots for this year's elections.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Americans Abroad - it's a great day to call your reps and remind them about the rule of law in the US - Capitol Switchboard +1 (202) 224-3121. It's also the perfect time to go to www.votefromabroad.org and request your ballots for this year's elections.
Exactly one month ago, the government renamed the
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
January 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Exactly one month ago, the government renamed the
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
U.S. Institute for Peace
to the
Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,
in honor of the esteemed recent FIFA Peace Prize winner
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“In 2025, PolitiFact didn’t pick a single "Lie of the Year." Lies became so widespread and influential, we found it insufficient to focus on just one; we named 2025 the Year of the Lies.”
For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies." https://to.pbs.org/4jhVQRk
Why PolitiFact has labeled 2025 the 'Year of the Lies'
For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies...
to.pbs.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:54 AM
“In 2025, PolitiFact didn’t pick a single "Lie of the Year." Lies became so widespread and influential, we found it insufficient to focus on just one; we named 2025 the Year of the Lies.”
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Travelling this week? Catch up on 2025 Blue Vote Café episodes during your journey home!
Past chats with Robin Roberts, Erica Gibson & David Morse, and Andrea Miller & Judith Bolker can be found at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
#democratsabroad #bluevotecafe
Past chats with Robin Roberts, Erica Gibson & David Morse, and Andrea Miller & Judith Bolker can be found at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
#democratsabroad #bluevotecafe
January 2, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Travelling this week? Catch up on 2025 Blue Vote Café episodes during your journey home!
Past chats with Robin Roberts, Erica Gibson & David Morse, and Andrea Miller & Judith Bolker can be found at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
#democratsabroad #bluevotecafe
Past chats with Robin Roberts, Erica Gibson & David Morse, and Andrea Miller & Judith Bolker can be found at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
#democratsabroad #bluevotecafe
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Happy New Year from Democrats Abroad! 🎉✨ Here’s to a renewed commitment to taking action to make the #midterms2026 a #bluewave!
Together, we’ll make this year one of hope and positive change. 💙🌍
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#HappyNewYear #DemocratsAbroad
Together, we’ll make this year one of hope and positive change. 💙🌍
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#HappyNewYear #DemocratsAbroad
January 1, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Happy New Year from Democrats Abroad! 🎉✨ Here’s to a renewed commitment to taking action to make the #midterms2026 a #bluewave!
Together, we’ll make this year one of hope and positive change. 💙🌍
Democratsabroad.org
#HappyNewYear #DemocratsAbroad
Together, we’ll make this year one of hope and positive change. 💙🌍
Democratsabroad.org
#HappyNewYear #DemocratsAbroad
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Wishing a happy New Year to all Democrats Abroad!!!
January 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Wishing a happy New Year to all Democrats Abroad!!!
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Are your holiday festivities finally winding down? Catch up on past 2025 #DemsAbroad Blue Vote Café episodes!
Past chats with Libby Jamison, Keith Brannum & Hope Mandel, and Natasha Esponda are at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #votefromabroad @demsabroad.bsky.social
Past chats with Libby Jamison, Keith Brannum & Hope Mandel, and Natasha Esponda are at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #votefromabroad @demsabroad.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Are your holiday festivities finally winding down? Catch up on past 2025 #DemsAbroad Blue Vote Café episodes!
Past chats with Libby Jamison, Keith Brannum & Hope Mandel, and Natasha Esponda are at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #votefromabroad @demsabroad.bsky.social
Past chats with Libby Jamison, Keith Brannum & Hope Mandel, and Natasha Esponda are at bluevotecafe.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #votefromabroad @demsabroad.bsky.social
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The 2025 Republican-controlled House & Senate set a record for lowest amount of legislation passed in the 1st year of a new presidency. Less than 40 bills signed into law as well as the longest govt shutdown.
They still received full pay, benefits, and perks.
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They still received full pay, benefits, and perks.
wapo.st/3Lk7uP1 @demsabroad.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The 2025 Republican-controlled House & Senate set a record for lowest amount of legislation passed in the 1st year of a new presidency. Less than 40 bills signed into law as well as the longest govt shutdown.
They still received full pay, benefits, and perks.
wapo.st/3Lk7uP1 @demsabroad.bsky.social
They still received full pay, benefits, and perks.
wapo.st/3Lk7uP1 @demsabroad.bsky.social
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The Trump admin sent US Head Start providers a 6 page list of #DEI words they’re FORBIDDEN from using, or else lose federal funding. Examples: “Black” “Women” “Disability” “Gulf of Mexico”.
Autism training had to be cancelled; Head Start is not allowed to acknowledge that disabilities exist. 1/2
Autism training had to be cancelled; Head Start is not allowed to acknowledge that disabilities exist. 1/2
December 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Trump admin sent US Head Start providers a 6 page list of #DEI words they’re FORBIDDEN from using, or else lose federal funding. Examples: “Black” “Women” “Disability” “Gulf of Mexico”.
Autism training had to be cancelled; Head Start is not allowed to acknowledge that disabilities exist. 1/2
Autism training had to be cancelled; Head Start is not allowed to acknowledge that disabilities exist. 1/2
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🇺🇸✈️ Have an upcoming US flight? The new biometric data collection policy is now in effect!
US Customs & Border Patrol can now collect photos of US citizens, and tourists' fingerprints, DNA and photos/facial recognition, on children and adults. 1/2
US Customs & Border Patrol can now collect photos of US citizens, and tourists' fingerprints, DNA and photos/facial recognition, on children and adults. 1/2
December 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🇺🇸✈️ Have an upcoming US flight? The new biometric data collection policy is now in effect!
US Customs & Border Patrol can now collect photos of US citizens, and tourists' fingerprints, DNA and photos/facial recognition, on children and adults. 1/2
US Customs & Border Patrol can now collect photos of US citizens, and tourists' fingerprints, DNA and photos/facial recognition, on children and adults. 1/2
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USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
This subtle change will undoubtedly cause mail-in ballots to not be counted
www.nstp.org/article/usps...
www.nstp.org/article/usps...
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This subtle change will undoubtedly cause mail-in ballots to not be counted
www.nstp.org/article/usps...
www.nstp.org/article/usps...
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Merry Christmas from Democrats Abroad! May your season be full of peace, joy, and happiness for you and your loved ones.
#democratsabroad #merrychristmas
#democratsabroad #merrychristmas
December 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Merry Christmas from Democrats Abroad! May your season be full of peace, joy, and happiness for you and your loved ones.
#democratsabroad #merrychristmas
#democratsabroad #merrychristmas
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Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and enjoy your celebrations!
Unlike what some people think, nobody is offended by what you say when you send your wishes. No one stops you from saying Merry Christmas.
No matter what you celebrate, kindness go a long way.
#Demsaabroad
🙏 #matteo_il_pazzeo
Unlike what some people think, nobody is offended by what you say when you send your wishes. No one stops you from saying Merry Christmas.
No matter what you celebrate, kindness go a long way.
#Demsaabroad
🙏 #matteo_il_pazzeo
December 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and enjoy your celebrations!
Unlike what some people think, nobody is offended by what you say when you send your wishes. No one stops you from saying Merry Christmas.
No matter what you celebrate, kindness go a long way.
#Demsaabroad
🙏 #matteo_il_pazzeo
Unlike what some people think, nobody is offended by what you say when you send your wishes. No one stops you from saying Merry Christmas.
No matter what you celebrate, kindness go a long way.
#Demsaabroad
🙏 #matteo_il_pazzeo
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Pres Trump issued an executive order adding 2 federal holidays: Dec 24 & Dec 26, 2025.
But remember when Trump said that America already had too many federal holidays, referring to MLK Day & Juneteenth? What’s wrong with those?
#DemsAbroad
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... @demsabroadgbc.bsky.social
But remember when Trump said that America already had too many federal holidays, referring to MLK Day & Juneteenth? What’s wrong with those?
#DemsAbroad
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... @demsabroadgbc.bsky.social
December 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Pres Trump issued an executive order adding 2 federal holidays: Dec 24 & Dec 26, 2025.
But remember when Trump said that America already had too many federal holidays, referring to MLK Day & Juneteenth? What’s wrong with those?
#DemsAbroad
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... @demsabroadgbc.bsky.social
But remember when Trump said that America already had too many federal holidays, referring to MLK Day & Juneteenth? What’s wrong with those?
#DemsAbroad
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... @demsabroadgbc.bsky.social
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Need a way to counter your MAGA uncle at Christmas dinner?
Ronald Reagan was pro-immigration. 🧵
“We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world. And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation.”
Ronald Reagan was pro-immigration. 🧵
“We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world. And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation.”
December 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Need a way to counter your MAGA uncle at Christmas dinner?
Ronald Reagan was pro-immigration. 🧵
“We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world. And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation.”
Ronald Reagan was pro-immigration. 🧵
“We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people -- our strength -- from every country and every corner of the world. And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation.”
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Need a way to counter your MAGA uncle at Christmas dinner?
DYK that Pres Truman introduced a healthcare plan to cover all Americans? And the House, Senate and American people were all for it. So what happened? Lobbyists!
🧵
DYK that Pres Truman introduced a healthcare plan to cover all Americans? And the House, Senate and American people were all for it. So what happened? Lobbyists!
🧵
December 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Need a way to counter your MAGA uncle at Christmas dinner?
DYK that Pres Truman introduced a healthcare plan to cover all Americans? And the House, Senate and American people were all for it. So what happened? Lobbyists!
🧵
DYK that Pres Truman introduced a healthcare plan to cover all Americans? And the House, Senate and American people were all for it. So what happened? Lobbyists!
🧵