Elliot Forhan (he/him)
@forhanforohio.bsky.social
Candidate for Ohio attorney general. Lawyer, former state rep. Tax the rich.
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes, New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will begin holding Community Impact Hearings — a national series of townhalls "to hear from the public about the impact of federal firings and DOGE funding freezes across the country."
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
Great work by these state A.G.s. More of this
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"I will not be quiet. Not speaking out — it equals resignation."
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova on the importance of standing up to Trump and his enablers:
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova on the importance of standing up to Trump and his enablers:
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"I will not be quiet. Not speaking out — it equals resignation."
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova on the importance of standing up to Trump and his enablers:
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova on the importance of standing up to Trump and his enablers:
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“She has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours.”
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities l...
www.mprnews.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“She has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours.”
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
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since using Calbiri (easier for visually impaired people) rather than TNR costs literally nothing, this is just ableism for its own sake. these are the kind of people who resent seeing a wheelchair ramp.
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
since using Calbiri (easier for visually impaired people) rather than TNR costs literally nothing, this is just ableism for its own sake. these are the kind of people who resent seeing a wheelchair ramp.
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this joke plagues transphobes because it’s an incredibly cutting take on what the modern transphobic panic is, a hysterical panic based off of a lie that transness is fake and that there is an intentional effort from the right to prop up this wedge to destroy all LGBTQ rights
December 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
this joke plagues transphobes because it’s an incredibly cutting take on what the modern transphobic panic is, a hysterical panic based off of a lie that transness is fake and that there is an intentional effort from the right to prop up this wedge to destroy all LGBTQ rights
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This move, like Rubio in general, is worth mocking at face value. But also…
Calibri is apparently more accessible for people with certain visual disabilities. That’s what’s the Trump admin couldn’t abide.
A basic courtesy to an out-group is beyond the pale to this government.
Calibri is apparently more accessible for people with certain visual disabilities. That’s what’s the Trump admin couldn’t abide.
A basic courtesy to an out-group is beyond the pale to this government.
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This move, like Rubio in general, is worth mocking at face value. But also…
Calibri is apparently more accessible for people with certain visual disabilities. That’s what’s the Trump admin couldn’t abide.
A basic courtesy to an out-group is beyond the pale to this government.
Calibri is apparently more accessible for people with certain visual disabilities. That’s what’s the Trump admin couldn’t abide.
A basic courtesy to an out-group is beyond the pale to this government.
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Ladies and gentlemen, the meritocracy
SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.
My story:
My story:
Conspiracy theorist election denier given FEMA’s second-most important role
Gregg Phillips will lead the Office of Response and Recovery, “the heart of what FEMA does.”
www.thehandbasket.co
December 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, the meritocracy
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It’s almost like if you introduce things in our Congress that people want you to introduce, people want to read those things.
Imagine that.
Imagine that.
December 10, 2025 at 5:46 AM
It’s almost like if you introduce things in our Congress that people want you to introduce, people want to read those things.
Imagine that.
Imagine that.
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I was not aware of this until now but if you check Congress.gov, you can see that Rep. Thanedar’s impeachment articles have consistently been in the top ten most viewed bills for months now.
www.congress.gov
December 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I was not aware of this until now but if you check Congress.gov, you can see that Rep. Thanedar’s impeachment articles have consistently been in the top ten most viewed bills for months now.
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Israeli ambassador to the United Nations calls occupied Quneitra, a province capital of Syria, part of the territory of the Israeli state
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Israeli ambassador to the United Nations calls occupied Quneitra, a province capital of Syria, part of the territory of the Israeli state
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Trump: For miners — do we love miners? I love miners!
December 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Trump: For miners — do we love miners? I love miners!
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The Albuquerque election was a referendum on whether the city should cooperate with or obstruct ICE and CBP operations. Those for obstruction won by a two-to-one margin.
December 10, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The Albuquerque election was a referendum on whether the city should cooperate with or obstruct ICE and CBP operations. Those for obstruction won by a two-to-one margin.
Submit “Abolish ICE”
It's the most wonderful time of the year: Nominations are now open for MnDOT's Name a Snowplow Contest
You don't need to live in MN to submit!
You don't need to live in MN to submit!
Name a Snowplow contest - MnDOT
Submit your entries for MnDOT’s 2026-26 Name a Snowplow contest!
www.dot.state.mn.us
December 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Submit “Abolish ICE”
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as a minnesotan, i believe “ABOLISH ICE” has a nice ring to it that stays on theme
It's the most wonderful time of the year: Nominations are now open for MnDOT's Name a Snowplow Contest
You don't need to live in MN to submit!
You don't need to live in MN to submit!
Name a Snowplow contest - MnDOT
Submit your entries for MnDOT’s 2026-26 Name a Snowplow contest!
www.dot.state.mn.us
December 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
as a minnesotan, i believe “ABOLISH ICE” has a nice ring to it that stays on theme
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Immigrant children far outscore their native born peers. Moreover, the mere presence of immigrants improves test scores for everybody. The data on this score is clear.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Immigrant children far outscore their native born peers. Moreover, the mere presence of immigrants improves test scores for everybody. The data on this score is clear.
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In a major speech today, Stephen Miller says if we "subtracts out the immigration" (meaning, presumably, immigrants), the test scores of American students would rise. Actually, the precise opposite is true.
Presence of Immigrant Students Boosts Test Scores for All: School of Education and Social Policy - Northwestern University
U.S.-born students with high exposure to immigrants in their schools scored better on math and reading tests than similar students with low exposure to immigrants, according to a working paper co-auth...
sesp.northwestern.edu
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
In a major speech today, Stephen Miller says if we "subtracts out the immigration" (meaning, presumably, immigrants), the test scores of American students would rise. Actually, the precise opposite is true.
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Trump hung up on a ProPublica reporter after being asked whether his Florida mortgages were similar to those of others he had accused of fraud.
Read our full investigation here 👇
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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Trump hung up on a ProPublica reporter after being asked whether his Florida mortgages were similar to those of others he had accused of fraud.
Read our full investigation here 👇
Read our full investigation here 👇
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It's vile to kill people with no actual legal justification and also vile to joke about killing those people.
Trump: "The problem is nobody wants to go fishing anymore. They don't want to get in boats. They don't want anything to do with boats. I think we've destroyed the boat market. Other than that it's been very effective."
December 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It's vile to kill people with no actual legal justification and also vile to joke about killing those people.
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Important Precedent: Judges at the International Criminal Court sentence a leader of the feared Sudanese Janjaweed militia to 20 years imprisonment for war crimes and crimes against humanity
apnews.com/article/inte...
apnews.com/article/inte...
International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities
Judges at the International Criminal Court have sentenced a leader of the feared Sudanese Janjaweed militia to 20 years imprisonment for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the catastr...
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Important Precedent: Judges at the International Criminal Court sentence a leader of the feared Sudanese Janjaweed militia to 20 years imprisonment for war crimes and crimes against humanity
apnews.com/article/inte...
apnews.com/article/inte...
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Captain Charisma Elon Musk tells Katie Miller he wouldn’t do DOGE again if he could do it all over, claims they stopped “$100-$200 Billion” (wide range!) of “zombie payments” just by requiring a “payment code” and “explanation”🧐
(PSA: Bring a pillow for this one)
(PSA: Bring a pillow for this one)
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Captain Charisma Elon Musk tells Katie Miller he wouldn’t do DOGE again if he could do it all over, claims they stopped “$100-$200 Billion” (wide range!) of “zombie payments” just by requiring a “payment code” and “explanation”🧐
(PSA: Bring a pillow for this one)
(PSA: Bring a pillow for this one)
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ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
“ICE Was Here”: Pope Leo-Inspired Nativity Scene Sparks MAGA Outrage
A Nativity scene missing Jesus — and marked with an “ICE was here” sign — has triggered cries of “politicizing Christmas.” The parish priest says he’s answering Pope Leo's call to welcome stranger.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
ICE’s acting director ordered a Boston Catholic parish to tear down its Advent Nativity scene—stripped of baby Jesus and branded with the message “ICE WAS HERE.” The parish priest is refusing, citing he pope’s call to stand with migrants. It's another chapter in Kristi Noem's war on Christians.
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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First Democratic mayor in Miami in 30 years www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayor’s race, beats Trump’s pick
In addition to being the city’s first female mayor, Higgins is also the first Democrat and non-Hispanic elected to the position in decades.
www.miamiherald.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
First Democratic mayor in Miami in 30 years www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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Three weeks ago:
Trump give his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to Emilio Gonzalez in the Miami mayoral race. (Trump also misspells his name.)
Tonight:
Gonzalez loses by 20 points.
Trump give his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to Emilio Gonzalez in the Miami mayoral race. (Trump also misspells his name.)
Tonight:
Gonzalez loses by 20 points.
December 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Three weeks ago:
Trump give his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to Emilio Gonzalez in the Miami mayoral race. (Trump also misspells his name.)
Tonight:
Gonzalez loses by 20 points.
Trump give his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to Emilio Gonzalez in the Miami mayoral race. (Trump also misspells his name.)
Tonight:
Gonzalez loses by 20 points.
Repulsive trash. Impeach, convict, remove and disqualify.
TRUMP: “I said why is it we only take people from shithole countries? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, Denmark… But we always take people from Somalia— places that are filthy, dirty, disgusting.”
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
Such a mystery what he means when he says this stuff, isn’t it?
December 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Repulsive trash. Impeach, convict, remove and disqualify.