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I believe in the principle representative democracy A system of self governance based on equal treatment of qualified voters

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lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · Sep 14

It bears repeating that the purpose of Jan 6 was to throw out cast, counted and finalized state vote counts by force, using counterfeit elector documents.

That ALL of Trump’s 60 court allegations were dismissed as baseless in red and blue states and by Trump appointed judges

ALL 60 CASES

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lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 1d

They were never “eating the pets”

It was a blatant racist lie
Trump shouted on national TV

Everybody knew it was a lie

And MAGA cheered

lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 1d

They were never “eating the pets”

It was a blatant racist lie
Trump shouted on national TV

Everybody knew it was a lie

And MAGA cheered

lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 2d

They were never “eating the pets”

It was a blatant racist lie
Trump shouted on national TV

Everybody knew it was a lie

And MAGA cheered

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 2d

For the past two weeks, a three-judge federal panel has been hearing a high-stakes trial that will decide whether the Texas GOP can keep their new gerrymander. While most national outlets missed it, we were on the ground.

Here are the key takeaways👇
https://bit.ly/4pXR0LY

‘We Could Not Have Clearer Facts’: Minority Advocates Say Racial Motive Is Evident As Texas Redistricting Hearing Wraps Up

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer.bsky.social · 3d

The autocrat's toadies destroy functioning governance and launch crisis after crisis in order to create a nation that runs on patronage in which he's the only one able to do anything for anyone.

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Christine Moretti @christine520.bsky.social · 4d

➡️Mail-in ballots are out in Pennsylvania!⬅️

🚨Please VOTE 💥YES💥
to retain Democratic Justices on the PA Supreme Court:
Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht🚨

➡️Are you voting in person?
Show up and VOTE BLUE on Tuesday, November 4th! 🙏

www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterr...

Voter Registration Status

www.pavoterservices.pa.gov

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 5d

One of the most frightening things about Trump's fascist coup is how many people don't realize it's a fascist coup.

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lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 4d

In fact, Trump plainly and demonstrably lied about square footage and valuation of real estate

Yes, that pales in comparison to Trump’s attempted insurrection, or willfully withholding federal documents - after repeated requests to return them - but his real estate fraud is factual

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lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 5d

In November 1969, the massive anti-war protest in DC probably influenced President Richard Nixon's decision to cancel plans for massive escalation in Vietnam, including the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons.

lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 5d

The logic of witch water trials

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5d

Next month, voters will head to the polls for a contest that could have huge implications for the future of fair elections in the Keystone State — which means for the next presidential election, too. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/why...

Why Anti-Voting Activists Are Using the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election to Spread Disinformation

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

www.democracydocket.com

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lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 5d

A bit of good news -
The public radio station in my area - WAMC - is breaking records on fundraising to stay on the air

WAMC's listening range covers parts of seven northeastern states—New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey—and portions of Canada,

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6d

I'm not a conservative commentator. No Billionaire is offering me $150 million. No TV network will make me its editor in chief.

I am just a lawyer who fights hard for democracy. I built Democracy Docket to keep you informed. For $10 a month, you can help it do its vital work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Thomm53 @thomm53.bsky.social · 7d

100% THIS!

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Rep. Dave Min @congressmin.bsky.social · 7d

It's been two weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected and Mike Johnson has still refused to seat her, unlike in past cases where he swore in new members within 24 hours.

There cannot be one set of rules for Rs and another for Ds.

Also, release the damn Epstein files already.

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lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 7d

I think this would only apply to state workers

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Christine Moretti @christine520.bsky.social · 8d

ATTN: PA VOTERS

🚨IMPORTANT🚨

VOTE YES TO RETAIN 💥DEM MAJORITY 💥 PA SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Christine Donohue
Kevin Dougherty
David Wecht

‼️If using mail in ballots, the Supreme Court Justices are
located on the flip side.

‼️In the voting booth, they will be located at the bottom of the screen.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 8d

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

Support its work by subscribing now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 9d

It's increasingly clear that the president lives in a constructed bubble of unreality designed by aides who are manipulating him in order to take control of US policy. Seems like an important story - wish media would cover it.

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Brenda @skiwatch.bsky.social · 9d

Canada has the loonie, Mexico has the peso & America has the pedo!

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VivianOfTheSierras @vivianofthesierras.bsky.social · 9d

Off to canvass for YES on #Prop50, not because this is our long-term plan, but because it’s what we must do now to keep thugs seizing our democracy.

We tried last Congress to get fair districts nationwide; GOP voted no. They want to rig elections to rule by force.

Unlike TX, we get a vote.
Use it!

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 9d

NEWS: Judge Karin Immergut on Saturday issued a temporary restraining order blocking Trump and Hegseth’s effort to activate the National Guard in Oregon.

Immergut, a Trump appointee, was reassigned the case after DOJ sought to recuse the first-assigned judge. www.lawdork.com/p/dojs-recus...

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
STATE OF OREGON and the
CITY OF PORTLAND,
Plaintiffs,
Case No. 3:25-cv-1756-IM
OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
DONALD TRUMP, in his official capacity as President of the United States; PETE HEGSETH, in his official capacity as Secretary of Defense; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; KRISTI NOEM, in her official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security; and U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
Defendants.

CONCLUSION
For the above reasons, this Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining
Order, ECF 6, and temporarily enjoins Defendants' September 28, 2025, Memorandum ordering
the federalization and deployment of Oregon National Guard service members to Portland. The TRO expires in fourteen days on October 18, 2025, and the parties are ORDERED to comply with the attached TRO. The Defendants' request to stay or administratively stay the Temporary
Restraining Order, see Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, ECF 35 at 41, is DENIED.
IT IS SO ORDERED
DATED this 4th day of October, 2025 at 3:40 p.m. pacific daylight time.
/s/ Karin J. Immergut
Karin J. Immergut
United States District Judge

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 10d

We’re officially ONE MONTH from Election Day.

Every single vote counts — and we need your help to make sure we’re reaching Virginians wherever they are.

Get involved today at mobilize.us/spanbergerforgovernor

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lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 10d

The Roberts’ court’s 2019 “Rucho” decision held that rigging elections through gerrymandering was beyond the scope of federal law

As if the the most essential form of speech in a representative republic isn’t the vote

As if the 1st amendment isn’t about the government restricting legal speech

lineinthestreet.bsky.social @lineinthestreet.bsky.social · 10d

The data based math cheat of gerrymandering can easily rig a 50/50 state electorate to be ruled by an 80/20 state legislature

And state legislatures write ALL ballot access policy for ALL elections in that state