Grace Simms
@gracelsimms.bsky.social
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IT Librarian - legal tech advocate, law & tech prof 💕 Rick Astley, Twilight, Duran2, V Mars, Jurassic Park! Bird photographer/avid birder http://gracelsimms.com
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barackobama.bsky.social
I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:
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petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Fewer than 1 in 10 of our Congressional races are considered competitive - in a country that's politically more or less 50-50.

This is madness. And it doesn't have to be this way.
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judiciarydems.senate.gov
BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, DUCKWORTH were just denied entrance to the Broadview ICE Facility in Illinois, unable to conduct constitutional role of oversight.
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newrepublic.com
His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
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barackobama.bsky.social
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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briantylercohen.bsky.social
Trump in 2017: “Qatar has been a funder of terrorism at a very high level.”

Trump administration in 2025: We are building a Qatari Air Force facility in the United States.
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darthbluesky.bsky.social
i am not saying the world has gone completely bonkers but
the world has gone absolutely completely bonkers
dannykpolitics.bsky.social
WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents
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walshfreedom.bsky.social
This is NOT making Chicago safer. And this must NOT be what America is.👇
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atrupar.com
Johnson: "He has defunded our education system. He has defunded our transportation system. He's firing black women across this country. He's defunding our healthcare system. This president is absolutely out of control... Chicago is going to stand firm in protecting humanity."
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
I forget-- who controls the White House, Senate, and House?
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.