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From Minnesota, land of the sky blue waters. It's kinda nice here on BlueSky with a lot less bots & disinformation (so far.) I support democracy, the environment and the arts. Classical music lover.
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act is clear: while protecting survivors, ALL of these records are required to be released today. Not just some.
The Trump administration can't move the goalposts. They're cemented in law.
thehill.com/policy/natio...
The Trump administration can't move the goalposts. They're cemented in law.
thehill.com/policy/natio...
thehill.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is clear: while protecting survivors, ALL of these records are required to be released today. Not just some.
The Trump administration can't move the goalposts. They're cemented in law.
thehill.com/policy/natio...
The Trump administration can't move the goalposts. They're cemented in law.
thehill.com/policy/natio...
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A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.
A Mysterious Death of a Teen Worker at a Nebraska Hog Farm
A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.
nyti.ms
December 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.
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Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
Jack Smith says Americans should 'hear the fact' of Trump probes, wants deposition tapes released
Jack Smith wants the American public to “hear the facts” about his two criminal cases against Trump, asking Trump ally Jim Jordan to release video of his eight-
www.nbcnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
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The "law" is what the people with guns say it is.
Interesting to consider that if you were to go and deface the Kennedy center by removing Trump’s name, you’d be arrested and charged with a crime, but your act would be no more unlawful than what they’re doing right now.
NEWS: They're adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center building right now. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
December 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The "law" is what the people with guns say it is.
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“She said if I run again she’ll give me another $250,000,000 — Sheldon Adelson fought for Israel. That’s all he really fought for.”
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“She said if I run again she’ll give me another $250,000,000 — Sheldon Adelson fought for Israel. That’s all he really fought for.”
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We should note that yesterday Senators Durbin and Duckworth issued formal criminal referrals for actions by members of the Trump regime. I think this needs to become far more common as we must attach criminality to their outrageous actions, and not let it get normalized as just boys being boys.
December 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We should note that yesterday Senators Durbin and Duckworth issued formal criminal referrals for actions by members of the Trump regime. I think this needs to become far more common as we must attach criminality to their outrageous actions, and not let it get normalized as just boys being boys.
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December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
This past week feels like the final, chaotic days of a political era.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:15 AM
December 19, 2025
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Here come the dropouts.
BREAKING: Elise Stefanik DROPS OUT of race for New York Governor and will NOT be seeking reelection in Congress
December 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Here come the dropouts.
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Congress demanded Jack Smith testify about his investigations, but kept him behind closed doors during his sworn deposition. If we care about transparency, then Congress should release the transcript. My thoughts in Bloomberg.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Release the Jack Smith Deposition Transcript
This week, former special counsel Jack Smith finally had the chance to speak about the findings of his investigation into President Donald Trump. It’s a shame the public couldn't hear him.
www.bloomberg.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Congress demanded Jack Smith testify about his investigations, but kept him behind closed doors during his sworn deposition. If we care about transparency, then Congress should release the transcript. My thoughts in Bloomberg.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Transparency at last 🙄
December 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Transparency at last 🙄
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They really think everyone else is as stupid as they are.
QUICK SEARCH OF EPSTEIN FILES RELEASED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION:
109 hits on the word "Clinton."
2 hits on the word "Trump."
109 hits on the word "Clinton."
2 hits on the word "Trump."
December 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
They really think everyone else is as stupid as they are.
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This is the dumbest shit I’ve ever seen.
Let’s pretend like these dudes on the boats are really cartel members.
There are a handful of OIF/OEF veterans that would be prepared to deal with that amount of firepower.
Everyone else? This will get Americans killed.
Let’s pretend like these dudes on the boats are really cartel members.
There are a handful of OIF/OEF veterans that would be prepared to deal with that amount of firepower.
Everyone else? This will get Americans killed.
December 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This is the dumbest shit I’ve ever seen.
Let’s pretend like these dudes on the boats are really cartel members.
There are a handful of OIF/OEF veterans that would be prepared to deal with that amount of firepower.
Everyone else? This will get Americans killed.
Let’s pretend like these dudes on the boats are really cartel members.
There are a handful of OIF/OEF veterans that would be prepared to deal with that amount of firepower.
Everyone else? This will get Americans killed.
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I’ve had an insanely busy day, but I’m getting around to digging through the Epstein File release.
Lot of redactions so far.
Lot of redactions so far.
December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I’ve had an insanely busy day, but I’m getting around to digging through the Epstein File release.
Lot of redactions so far.
Lot of redactions so far.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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I’m old enough to remember when Mitt Romney said the problem was that 47% of America didn’t pay taxes and wanted to be freeloaders. But I welcome him to the resistance.
Mitt Romney is in the New York Times saying we should tax the rich.
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I’m old enough to remember when Mitt Romney said the problem was that 47% of America didn’t pay taxes and wanted to be freeloaders. But I welcome him to the resistance.
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Denaturalizing U.S. citizens is abhorrent. There a whole gross history to this that we should not repeat. 👀⚖️
Breaking News: The Trump administration plans to ramp up efforts to strip some naturalized Americans of their citizenship, internal documents obtained by The New York Times show, marking an aggressive new phase in President Trump’s immigration crackdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
December 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Denaturalizing U.S. citizens is abhorrent. There a whole gross history to this that we should not repeat. 👀⚖️
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The first half hour of Trump's first public event of the day, surrounded by a crowd of people, and he's falling asleep
Absolutely not normal for a healthy person of any age
Absolutely not normal for a healthy person of any age
December 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The first half hour of Trump's first public event of the day, surrounded by a crowd of people, and he's falling asleep
Absolutely not normal for a healthy person of any age
Absolutely not normal for a healthy person of any age
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FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
In the 90 minutes since I posted this, I've gotten two more death notifications.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
Within 15 minutes today, I got two back-to-back notifications of deaths at ICE facilities.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
December 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
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Read this.
If we can't even identify our enemies then how can we fight them?
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump's National Security Strategy is the longest suicide note in American history
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Longest Suicide Note in American History
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy targets liberal democracy itself.
www.theatlantic.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Read this.
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Sen. Andy Kim is a force to be reckoned with.
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Sen. Andy Kim is a force to be reckoned with.
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Damning Recording of Trump 2020 Call Exposed: “Who’s Gonna Stop You?” newrepublic.com/post/204607/... via @newrepublic.com
Damning Recording of Trump 2020 Call Exposed: “Who’s Gonna Stop You?”
More evidence reveals how Donald Trump tried to overturn the results in Georgia’s state election.
newrepublic.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Damning Recording of Trump 2020 Call Exposed: “Who’s Gonna Stop You?” newrepublic.com/post/204607/... via @newrepublic.com
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Cold-blooded mass murder by the United States government...
The US military conducted strikes against two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 5 people, according to US Southern Command.
At least 104 people have now been killed in similar US strikes, and Thursday’s attack marks the third this week. https://cnn.it/48X0HCI
At least 104 people have now been killed in similar US strikes, and Thursday’s attack marks the third this week. https://cnn.it/48X0HCI
December 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Cold-blooded mass murder by the United States government...
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The US military conducted strikes against two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 5 people, according to US Southern Command.
At least 104 people have now been killed in similar US strikes, and Thursday’s attack marks the third this week. https://cnn.it/48X0HCI
At least 104 people have now been killed in similar US strikes, and Thursday’s attack marks the third this week. https://cnn.it/48X0HCI
December 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The US military conducted strikes against two alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 5 people, according to US Southern Command.
At least 104 people have now been killed in similar US strikes, and Thursday’s attack marks the third this week. https://cnn.it/48X0HCI
At least 104 people have now been killed in similar US strikes, and Thursday’s attack marks the third this week. https://cnn.it/48X0HCI
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Rep. Randy Fine is "actively considering" forcing a vote to expel Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress, the Florida Republican told Axios today.
Republican eyes rogue vote to expel Ilhan Omar from Congress
"I don't think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress," Rep. Randy Fine said.
www.axios.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Rep. Randy Fine is "actively considering" forcing a vote to expel Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from Congress, the Florida Republican told Axios today.
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Florida carried out its 19th execution of the year on Thursday night, the highest number of state-sanctioned killings by a single state in the U.S. in more than 15 years.
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...
Florida Carries Out 19th Execution Of The Year
The execution of Frank Walls marked the highest number of state-sanctioned killings by a single state in more than 15 years.
www.huffpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Florida carried out its 19th execution of the year on Thursday night, the highest number of state-sanctioned killings by a single state in the U.S. in more than 15 years.
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...
www.huffpost.com/entry/florid...