Mathew Helman
@mathelman.bsky.social
Dad, #mapoli communications pro, Senate/House race junkie, Springsteen disciple, Celtics fan, stand-up comedy enthusiast. He/him. Skeeto ergo sum.
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Mathew Helman
@mathelman.bsky.social
· Jul 9
[1/15] The House GOP decimating Medicaid & stealing food from hungry kids in order to finance tax cuts for the wealthiest is a form of violence.
Also, there are myriad cases of *individual* House GOP members engaging in violence. To avoid the memory-hole, here's a House GOP Violence THREAD.
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Also, there are myriad cases of *individual* House GOP members engaging in violence. To avoid the memory-hole, here's a House GOP Violence THREAD.
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The number of House members who've announced they aren't running for reelection is running a fair bit ahead of recent cycles. Not dramatically so, but a noticeable uptick.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The number of House members who've announced they aren't running for reelection is running a fair bit ahead of recent cycles. Not dramatically so, but a noticeable uptick.
ballotpedia.org/List_of_U.S....
ballotpedia.org/List_of_U.S....
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They’re burying the weirdest part of this story, which is that this congressman’s twin brother keeps trying and failing to replace him in various jobs and is now hoping to replace him in this one
November 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
They’re burying the weirdest part of this story, which is that this congressman’s twin brother keeps trying and failing to replace him in various jobs and is now hoping to replace him in this one
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President Trump, I am calling on you to fire Secretary Kennedy immediately.
He has contributed to this measles outbreak by spreading falsehoods about vaccines.
His reckless rhetoric will cost lives.
He has contributed to this measles outbreak by spreading falsehoods about vaccines.
His reckless rhetoric will cost lives.
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
President Trump, I am calling on you to fire Secretary Kennedy immediately.
He has contributed to this measles outbreak by spreading falsehoods about vaccines.
His reckless rhetoric will cost lives.
He has contributed to this measles outbreak by spreading falsehoods about vaccines.
His reckless rhetoric will cost lives.
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Let’s be clear: these are extrajudicial killings. “Kill them all” Hegseth needs to be held accountable.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Let’s be clear: these are extrajudicial killings. “Kill them all” Hegseth needs to be held accountable.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
What’s more, Trump promised the American people no new wars but is now manufacturing this conflict & lying about his motives.
This warmongering has got to stop.
Good riddance to profoundly objectionable trash.
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection, becoming sixth Texas Republican to announce exit from Congress.
GOP Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection to Congress
The Richmond Republican, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement with days left before the deadline for candidates to file for the 2026 primaries.
www.texastribune.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Good riddance to profoundly objectionable trash.
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New Yorkers BLOCK ICE from leaving their parking garage ahead of a flopped mass raid attempt on Canal Street
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New Yorkers BLOCK ICE from leaving their parking garage ahead of a flopped mass raid attempt on Canal Street
Republicans in #Tennessee & Washington DC have failed in 2025 to address the cost of living.
@aftynbehn.bsky.social is laser-focused on affordability for #TN07 families, and the voters hear it.
THREE DAYS TO GO TIL DEC. 2 !!!
Support Aftyn Behn's #TN7 GOTV:
www.aftynforcongress.com
#Nashville
@aftynbehn.bsky.social is laser-focused on affordability for #TN07 families, and the voters hear it.
THREE DAYS TO GO TIL DEC. 2 !!!
Support Aftyn Behn's #TN7 GOTV:
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#Nashville
CNN — @aftynbehn.bsky.social : “This race is competitive because the Washington Republican agenda has not delivered. They have not addressed costs despite the commitment from Trump… they’re looking to vote for someone who’s going to usher in an era of change.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/p...
November 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Republicans in #Tennessee & Washington DC have failed in 2025 to address the cost of living.
@aftynbehn.bsky.social is laser-focused on affordability for #TN07 families, and the voters hear it.
THREE DAYS TO GO TIL DEC. 2 !!!
Support Aftyn Behn's #TN7 GOTV:
www.aftynforcongress.com
#Nashville
@aftynbehn.bsky.social is laser-focused on affordability for #TN07 families, and the voters hear it.
THREE DAYS TO GO TIL DEC. 2 !!!
Support Aftyn Behn's #TN7 GOTV:
www.aftynforcongress.com
#Nashville
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CNN — @aftynbehn.bsky.social : “This race is competitive because the Washington Republican agenda has not delivered. They have not addressed costs despite the commitment from Trump… they’re looking to vote for someone who’s going to usher in an era of change.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/p...
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
CNN — @aftynbehn.bsky.social : “This race is competitive because the Washington Republican agenda has not delivered. They have not addressed costs despite the commitment from Trump… they’re looking to vote for someone who’s going to usher in an era of change.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/p...
Latest scandal just dropped on GOP Congressdirtbag Cory Mills of #FL07 ⬇️
Mills "has blown through tens of thousands of dollars given to him by donors to fund stays at beachfront resorts, casino trips, limousines, and flights on private jets."
www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3900240...
#FlaPol
Mills "has blown through tens of thousands of dollars given to him by donors to fund stays at beachfront resorts, casino trips, limousines, and flights on private jets."
www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3900240...
#FlaPol
Embattled congressman used campaign funds to party at beachfront resorts
Rep. Cory Mills, who faces a myriad of scandals, has spent tens of thousands of dollars given by donors to fund stays at beachfront resorts.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Latest scandal just dropped on GOP Congressdirtbag Cory Mills of #FL07 ⬇️
Mills "has blown through tens of thousands of dollars given to him by donors to fund stays at beachfront resorts, casino trips, limousines, and flights on private jets."
www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3900240...
#FlaPol
Mills "has blown through tens of thousands of dollars given to him by donors to fund stays at beachfront resorts, casino trips, limousines, and flights on private jets."
www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3900240...
#FlaPol
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"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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He is responsible for the deaths of countless American citizens, and will now be pardoned by Donald Trump.
Don’t tell me Donald Trump is killing people in boats in the Caribbean to stop drug trafficking.
Don’t tell me Donald Trump is killing people in boats in the Caribbean to stop drug trafficking.
November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
He is responsible for the deaths of countless American citizens, and will now be pardoned by Donald Trump.
Don’t tell me Donald Trump is killing people in boats in the Caribbean to stop drug trafficking.
Don’t tell me Donald Trump is killing people in boats in the Caribbean to stop drug trafficking.
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JUST IN: Trump says he’ll issue a “Full and Complete Pardon” to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of drug trafficking last year in the US and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
The most lawless president in history.
The most lawless president in history.
November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
JUST IN: Trump says he’ll issue a “Full and Complete Pardon” to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of drug trafficking last year in the US and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
The most lawless president in history.
The most lawless president in history.
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Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.
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“.. It just seems petty and hostile, frankly,” said Peter Staley, a longtime activist ..”
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November 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
“.. It just seems petty and hostile, frankly,” said Peter Staley, a longtime activist ..”
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Pete Hagueseth. We should make it a thing.
Hagueseth
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
November 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Pete Hagueseth. We should make it a thing.
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It should go without saying, but the president has no authority to do this, and anyone reporting the story needs to say as such.
November 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It should go without saying, but the president has no authority to do this, and anyone reporting the story needs to say as such.
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"The MAGA movement has always been defined by faith and loyalty: Faith in Donald Trump and his power to remake the world, and loyalty toward him in all things, even when his words and actions might lead some to doubt. Now, however, their faith is being tested and their loyalty is wavering."
Why MAGA is coming apart at the seams
Turns out they're not in it for Trump, they're in it for themselves.
www.publicnotice.co
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"The MAGA movement has always been defined by faith and loyalty: Faith in Donald Trump and his power to remake the world, and loyalty toward him in all things, even when his words and actions might lead some to doubt. Now, however, their faith is being tested and their loyalty is wavering."
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The president and the speaker are scrambling to promote a candidate in a gerrymandered Tennessee district Trump won by 22 points last year.
That’s the smell of panic in the air.
That’s the smell of panic in the air.
Trump and Mike Johnson plan to hold a Monday evening tele-rally to boost Matt Van Epps in the #TN07 special election. www.axios.com/2025/11/28/t...
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The president and the speaker are scrambling to promote a candidate in a gerrymandered Tennessee district Trump won by 22 points last year.
That’s the smell of panic in the air.
That’s the smell of panic in the air.
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is Microsoft Excel a feminist? Is Gemini a queer ally? Is this graphing calculator my friend
November 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
is Microsoft Excel a feminist? Is Gemini a queer ally? Is this graphing calculator my friend
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The White House lashed out at former CNN correspondent Kate Bennett, calling her a "scumbag," after she pointed to President Donald Trump's habit of insulting female reporters.
www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
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White House calls ex-CNN reporter 'scumbag' for noting Trump insults female journalists
The White House lashed out at former CNN correspondent Kate Bennett, calling her a "scumbag," after she pointed to President Donald Trump's habit of insulting female reporters."You know, everyone keep...
www.rawstory.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The White House lashed out at former CNN correspondent Kate Bennett, calling her a "scumbag," after she pointed to President Donald Trump's habit of insulting female reporters.
www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
www.rawstory.com/white-house-...
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Starbucks employees escalated their strike on Black Friday, expanding to 120 stores and 85 cities.
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
Starbucks workers' union escalates strike on Black Friday
() -The Starbucks workers' union said on Friday it is escalating an indefinite strike to more than 120 stores and 85 cities, demanding higher pay and staffing levels at the coffee chain. The walkout,...
www.yahoo.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Starbucks employees escalated their strike on Black Friday, expanding to 120 stores and 85 cities.
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
Their CEO took home $96 million while refusing to negotiate a living wage for workers.
Boycott Starbucks. Stand with the employees.
Support local independent coffee shops:
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A report reveals the DOJ—after frantically realizing the files would be released—has been paying FBI agents nearly $1M in overtime to work on the “Epstein Transparency Project."
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/su4zh6N
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/su4zh6N
November 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A report reveals the DOJ—after frantically realizing the files would be released—has been paying FBI agents nearly $1M in overtime to work on the “Epstein Transparency Project."
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/su4zh6N
Ostensibly aimed at protecting victims' privacy, the project could also prevent exposing Trump. trib.al/su4zh6N
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Been screaming THIS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ for *years*!
It'd be great if they did this when it didn't personally involve their own families, but baby steps I guess.
A top Republican in Indiana, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, just announced he will be voting to block Trump’s gerrymandering after Trump used the R-word to insult people yesterday.
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Been screaming THIS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ for *years*!
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It'd be great if they did this when it didn't personally involve their own families, but baby steps I guess.
A top Republican in Indiana, whose daughter has Down Syndrome, just announced he will be voting to block Trump’s gerrymandering after Trump used the R-word to insult people yesterday.
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It'd be great if they did this when it didn't personally involve their own families, but baby steps I guess.