L Forte
@lforte26.bsky.social
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Defeat this #votersuppression bill
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Defeat this #votersuppression bill
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BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
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We have received numerous credible reports of torture, killing, and inhumane treatment of detained individuals at the Camp East Montana migrant detention facility, located within Fort Bliss. #txlege
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
We have received numerous credible reports of torture, killing, and inhumane treatment of detained individuals at the Camp East Montana migrant detention facility, located within Fort Bliss. #txlege
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“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
His corruption will be the death of our economy as well as our democracy…
New @axios.com coverage shows the damage Trump's corrupt approach to crypto is hurting America's economy
@democracydefendersfund.org has a report on how this is an unprecedented danger for our financial system: - TN
@democracydefendersfund.org has a report on how this is an unprecedented danger for our financial system: - TN
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
His corruption will be the death of our economy as well as our democracy…
For heaven’s sake, media…time to kick the habit …
“Cynical politicians know they can use ‘exclusives’ to spin reporters and make them more compliant. Indeed, access has become an addiction in political journalism.”
My free Stop the Presses newsletter.
My free Stop the Presses newsletter.
Addiction to access turns the media into collaborators
Politicians offer “exclusives,” and news outlets become more compliant
www.stopthepresses.news
February 9, 2026 at 11:04 PM
For heaven’s sake, media…time to kick the habit …
Brazen #Trumpcorruption, in plain view …
Trump is exploiting America's birthday to reward his donors.
Donors who give $1M+ to a Trump-backed group organizing events for the nation's 250th anniversary will gain special access to, and can seek favors from, Trump himself.
Everything is for sale.
Donors who give $1M+ to a Trump-backed group organizing events for the nation's 250th anniversary will gain special access to, and can seek favors from, Trump himself.
Everything is for sale.
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Brazen #Trumpcorruption, in plain view …
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EXCLUSIVE: Since the FBI seized 2020 election materials from GA, questions have abounded as to what evidence justified the raid.
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Since the FBI seized 2020 election materials from GA, questions have abounded as to what evidence justified the raid.
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
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Operation Midway Blitz defendant Jamie Hernandez has entered into what's known as a deferred-prosecution agreement with the Chicago feds.
If Hernandez abides by certain conditions for 6 months, the feds will seek dismissal of the charges. So still no conviction here.
Expect to see more of this.
If Hernandez abides by certain conditions for 6 months, the feds will seek dismissal of the charges. So still no conviction here.
Expect to see more of this.
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Operation Midway Blitz defendant Jamie Hernandez has entered into what's known as a deferred-prosecution agreement with the Chicago feds.
If Hernandez abides by certain conditions for 6 months, the feds will seek dismissal of the charges. So still no conviction here.
Expect to see more of this.
If Hernandez abides by certain conditions for 6 months, the feds will seek dismissal of the charges. So still no conviction here.
Expect to see more of this.
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The heads of Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla all joined Trump at his inauguration.
Since then, largely thanks to Trump's Big Ugly Bill, their companies have reaped $51B in federal tax breaks — paid for by huge cuts to our social safety net.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
Since then, largely thanks to Trump's Big Ugly Bill, their companies have reaped $51B in federal tax breaks — paid for by huge cuts to our social safety net.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
February 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements
The bill would undermine the right to vote in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.democracydocket.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM
New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM
More reporting on the horrific conditions at these #ICE detention centers is desperately needed
"Things are not getting better. They are getting worse"
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, made another oversight visit at Camp East Montana last week. During her visit she met with women detained in Minnesota, detailing how many were still in their snow boots.
My story for the El Paso Times
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, made another oversight visit at Camp East Montana last week. During her visit she met with women detained in Minnesota, detailing how many were still in their snow boots.
My story for the El Paso Times
'Things are not getting better': US Rep. Escobar raises red flags over ICE center
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar raised new concerns over conditions in Camp East Montana after a visit, citing detainees not given time to speak with lawyers.
www.elpasotimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
More reporting on the horrific conditions at these #ICE detention centers is desperately needed
With all due respect, it’s not a “pitch” it’s a #Trump threat, and an unconstitutional one at that. Reporting should treat it as such, not with neutral “mixed reactions” #2026midterms #elections
President Donald Trump’s pitch on a podcast Tuesday to “nationalize” elections is garnering mixed reactions. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joined Morning Edition Thursday to talk about what this means ahead of midterms.
Minnesota Secretary of State responds to Trump’s pitch to ‘nationalize’ elections
President Donald Trump’s pitch on a podcast Tuesday to “nationalize” elections is garnering mixed reactions. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joined Morning Edition Thursday to talk about what...
www.mprnews.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
With all due respect, it’s not a “pitch” it’s a #Trump threat, and an unconstitutional one at that. Reporting should treat it as such, not with neutral “mixed reactions” #2026midterms #elections
Turns out, Americans are strongly opposed to the network of #immigrant prison camps that #stephenmiller wants to open…
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Turns out, Americans are strongly opposed to the network of #immigrant prison camps that #stephenmiller wants to open…
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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Here is the original draft federal indictment of Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking that was prepared by federal prosecutors in 2007, but ultimately tossed aside by Alex Acosta's office to allow Epstein to plea to a much lesser state charge.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov
February 3, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Here is the original draft federal indictment of Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking that was prepared by federal prosecutors in 2007, but ultimately tossed aside by Alex Acosta's office to allow Epstein to plea to a much lesser state charge.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
A long but worthwhile read…
This @bostonreview.bsky.social piece by @adambonica.bsky.social and @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social is an absolute must-read, as are many of the responses to it.
Spread this one far and wide.
Spread this one far and wide.
How Not to Defeat Authoritarianism
Moderation used to help Democrats win, but its advantages now have been greatly exaggerated.
www.bostonreview.net
February 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
A long but worthwhile read…
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Three days. That’s how long it took for the Bari Weiss era at CBS News to go from dumpster fire to raging inferno. Even if she cuts ties with Peter Attia over his disturbing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, she's proven again that she's unfit to lead. My latest ⤵️
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Three days. That’s how long it took for the Bari Weiss era at CBS News to go from dumpster fire to raging inferno. Even if she cuts ties with Peter Attia over his disturbing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, she's proven again that she's unfit to lead. My latest ⤵️
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Really, either she didn’t vet these people or doesn’t care either way it’s a disgrace to #journalism
"Among the hires at CBS News announced by Weiss is a doctor who claims he reduced his biological age by 20 years with cold plunges; that cod liver oil treats autism; and that Alzheimer’s and dementia can be reversed with supplements he sells on his online store."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Bari Weiss’s new CBS hires include ‘germ theory denialist’ doctor
Dr Mark Hyman, who claimed he reduced his biological age by 20 years, brought on as a contributor
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Really, either she didn’t vet these people or doesn’t care either way it’s a disgrace to #journalism
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Sitting President attempts to steal $10 BILLION from taxpayers.
The most corrupt regime of our lifetimes. With no close second.
And the Hunter hunters are silent.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
The most corrupt regime of our lifetimes. With no close second.
And the Hunter hunters are silent.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Sitting President attempts to steal $10 BILLION from taxpayers.
The most corrupt regime of our lifetimes. With no close second.
And the Hunter hunters are silent.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
The most corrupt regime of our lifetimes. With no close second.
And the Hunter hunters are silent.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Besides the actions/kidnappings of #ICE and Border Patrol, the media needs to do more to report on the atrocious conditions at detention centers 👇🏽👇🏽
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
"...crushing their testicles during beatings..."
www.aclu.org/news/immigra...
"...crushing their testicles during beatings..."
www.aclu.org/news/immigra...
January 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Besides the actions/kidnappings of #ICE and Border Patrol, the media needs to do more to report on the atrocious conditions at detention centers 👇🏽👇🏽