Max Flugrath🗳️
@maxflugrath.bsky.social
Fighting for democracy. Communications Director for @FairFightAction.bsky.social. Opinions mine.
📍Georgia, U.S.A.
📍Georgia, U.S.A.
Pinned
Don't be distracted by the chaos. Trump’s 2nd term agenda will be more calculated than his 1st.
He's following the playbook of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to crush democracy, silence dissent & entrench his own power.
Those who lived it say there’s a window to act now. Here’s how we fight back. ⬇️
He's following the playbook of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to crush democracy, silence dissent & entrench his own power.
Those who lived it say there’s a window to act now. Here’s how we fight back. ⬇️
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When people are afraid to go to work, afraid to shop, or afraid to gather in their community, it hurts families, neighborhoods, and our entire economy.
If you can, show up for a small business and let’s continue to show the nation what it means to respond with care and decency.
If you can, show up for a small business and let’s continue to show the nation what it means to respond with care and decency.
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
When people are afraid to go to work, afraid to shop, or afraid to gather in their community, it hurts families, neighborhoods, and our entire economy.
If you can, show up for a small business and let’s continue to show the nation what it means to respond with care and decency.
If you can, show up for a small business and let’s continue to show the nation what it means to respond with care and decency.
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On Monday evening, Rachel Maddow spotlighted this group working out of Baltimore. Just another in a long list of unsung, American heroes. Donate to their project!
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
Project Salt Box: How citizen sleuths are monitoring ICE in Maryland
Inside their homes scattered around the Baltimore area, the group of watchdogs is unearthing records, like property filings, contracts, and government procurements, that are otherwise overlooked.
www.thebanner.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM
On Monday evening, Rachel Maddow spotlighted this group working out of Baltimore. Just another in a long list of unsung, American heroes. Donate to their project!
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
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🚨🚨🚨Video captures a DHS employee break the window at the Eugene Oregon Fed Building.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
February 11, 2026 at 2:13 AM
🚨🚨🚨Video captures a DHS employee break the window at the Eugene Oregon Fed Building.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
They declared a riot and tear gassed everyone over it.
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The affidavit drew a rebuke from Georgia State University law professor Clark Cunningham, who reviewed it for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He said he’s surprised a judge issued a search warrant based on the evidence. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
Unsealed documents in Fulton County raid show FBI relied on election skeptics
Documents reveal how the FBI justified their seizure of troves of Fulton County's 2020 election records.
www.ajc.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The affidavit drew a rebuke from Georgia State University law professor Clark Cunningham, who reviewed it for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He said he’s surprised a judge issued a search warrant based on the evidence. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
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Corporatist fascism, plain and simple.
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics | TechCrunch
The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts docu...
techcrunch.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Corporatist fascism, plain and simple.
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
DHS is trying to get tech companies to hand over data on Trump critics.
This is unconstitutional, and Congress must shut it down, before we turn into East Germany.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
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There are drawdowns. And then there’s Melania Coin.
February 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
There are drawdowns. And then there’s Melania Coin.
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NEW: Florida voters have sued Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over his unilateral effort to launch mid-decade redistricting in the state, arguing that the governor lacks the authority to issue orders to the state legislature. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Voters sue DeSantis for ordering Florida legislature to pursue pro-GOP gerrymander
DeSantis cannot constitutionally issue orders to the state legislature, the suit alleges.
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM
NEW: Florida voters have sued Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over his unilateral effort to launch mid-decade redistricting in the state, arguing that the governor lacks the authority to issue orders to the state legislature. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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"'The Framers of the Constitution understood that if the federal government were in charge of elections, that’s a path to tyranny.'"
Inside Dems’ Plans to Beat Back Trump’s Attacks on the Midterms
The party is taking concrete actions now to preempt the election meddling they know is coming.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
"'The Framers of the Constitution understood that if the federal government were in charge of elections, that’s a path to tyranny.'"
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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Trump wants to take over voting in at least 15 places
FBI raid in Fulton County GA now fueling MAGA calls for election takeover there
That would allow them to purge voters, cut polling places, limit early voting & challenge election results. Very scary for 2026
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
FBI raid in Fulton County GA now fueling MAGA calls for election takeover there
That would allow them to purge voters, cut polling places, limit early voting & challenge election results. Very scary for 2026
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s FBI raid could lead to a takeover of elections in Georgia’s largest county
Trump wants control "over the voting in at least 15 places.” He could start in Fulton County, Georgia.
www.motherjones.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Trump wants to take over voting in at least 15 places
FBI raid in Fulton County GA now fueling MAGA calls for election takeover there
That would allow them to purge voters, cut polling places, limit early voting & challenge election results. Very scary for 2026
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
FBI raid in Fulton County GA now fueling MAGA calls for election takeover there
That would allow them to purge voters, cut polling places, limit early voting & challenge election results. Very scary for 2026
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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🚨Trump knows if the 2026 election is fair, the politicians backing his abuses of power will lose.
Only 37% of Americans approve of his actions so far as president – people are fed up!
Election deniers couldn’t change the outcome. So now they’re trying to change the system.
Only 37% of Americans approve of his actions so far as president – people are fed up!
Election deniers couldn’t change the outcome. So now they’re trying to change the system.
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
🚨Trump knows if the 2026 election is fair, the politicians backing his abuses of power will lose.
Only 37% of Americans approve of his actions so far as president – people are fed up!
Election deniers couldn’t change the outcome. So now they’re trying to change the system.
Only 37% of Americans approve of his actions so far as president – people are fed up!
Election deniers couldn’t change the outcome. So now they’re trying to change the system.
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More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
January 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
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ICYMI: @samosterhout.bsky.social and Amir Badat of @fairfightaction.bsky.social sat down to discuss the posibility of SCOTUS dismantling the last enforceable protection against racially discriminatory redistricting…
www.lincolnsquare.media/p/what-happe...
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What Happens When 160 Democratic Seats Vanish in the South? | Sam Osterhout & Amir Badat LIVE
Next year, the Supreme Court could dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the last enforceable protection against racially discriminatory redistricting.
www.lincolnsquare.media
December 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
ICYMI: @samosterhout.bsky.social and Amir Badat of @fairfightaction.bsky.social sat down to discuss the posibility of SCOTUS dismantling the last enforceable protection against racially discriminatory redistricting…
www.lincolnsquare.media/p/what-happe...
Subscribe to watch today!
www.lincolnsquare.media/p/what-happe...
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We have the momentum. We have the people. Don't let rigged maps silence our voices. Read the report: bit.ly/ReportSCOTUS
December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We have the momentum. We have the people. Don't let rigged maps silence our voices. Read the report: bit.ly/ReportSCOTUS
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REPORT: @fairfightaction.bsky.social & @blackvotersmatterfund.org finds Republicans could gain 200 state legislative seats across the South if SCOTUS guts Section 2 of the VRA
Most losses would hit districts with Black & minority voters
Read HERE: cdn.prod.website-files.com/664f769adc5c...
Most losses would hit districts with Black & minority voters
Read HERE: cdn.prod.website-files.com/664f769adc5c...
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
REPORT: @fairfightaction.bsky.social & @blackvotersmatterfund.org finds Republicans could gain 200 state legislative seats across the South if SCOTUS guts Section 2 of the VRA
Most losses would hit districts with Black & minority voters
Read HERE: cdn.prod.website-files.com/664f769adc5c...
Most losses would hit districts with Black & minority voters
Read HERE: cdn.prod.website-files.com/664f769adc5c...
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Military's top brass worried as highest-ranking officer disappears amid crisis: analyst
www.rawstory.com/hegseth-war-...
www.rawstory.com/hegseth-war-...
Military's top brass worried as highest-ranking officer disappears amid crisis: analyst
With the Pentagon mired in a major crisis amid accusations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth committed a war crime, the Washington Post’s David Ignatius reported there is one missing voice in all th...
www.rawstory.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Military's top brass worried as highest-ranking officer disappears amid crisis: analyst
www.rawstory.com/hegseth-war-...
www.rawstory.com/hegseth-war-...
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It's ELECTION DAY in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District!
It's a special election to replace former Republican Rep. Mark Green.
Let's go @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
It's a special election to replace former Republican Rep. Mark Green.
Let's go @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
December 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's ELECTION DAY in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District!
It's a special election to replace former Republican Rep. Mark Green.
Let's go @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
It's a special election to replace former Republican Rep. Mark Green.
Let's go @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!
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Today I learned that Senile Satan controls hurricanes, and not just with a sharpie.
Kristi Noem: “You made it through the hurricane season without a hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that.”
Kristi Noem: “You made it through the hurricane season without a hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that.”
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Today I learned that Senile Satan controls hurricanes, and not just with a sharpie.
Kristi Noem: “You made it through the hurricane season without a hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that.”
Kristi Noem: “You made it through the hurricane season without a hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that.”
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RFK Jr.’s handpicked CDC appointee was privately assuring health officials that she would reverse her own boss’s directives.
RFK’s Own Appointee Tried to Reverse His Policies From Inside
The since-fired CDC head seemingly always had her own agenda.
trib.al
December 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
RFK Jr.’s handpicked CDC appointee was privately assuring health officials that she would reverse her own boss’s directives.
California voters said YES to fighting back against Trump’s plot to rig the 2026 maps.
Now Trump’s DOJ is suing to stop them.
That’s MAGA logic for you.
Now Trump’s DOJ is suing to stop them.
That’s MAGA logic for you.
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
California voters said YES to fighting back against Trump’s plot to rig the 2026 maps.
Now Trump’s DOJ is suing to stop them.
That’s MAGA logic for you.
Now Trump’s DOJ is suing to stop them.
That’s MAGA logic for you.
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Fair Fight is proud to congratulate our endorsed candidates for stepping up to run for office – and a special congratulations to those who won their races! 🎉
Thank you for standing with us in the fight for free, fair, and accessible elections for all. 💜
Thank you for standing with us in the fight for free, fair, and accessible elections for all. 💜
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Fair Fight is proud to congratulate our endorsed candidates for stepping up to run for office – and a special congratulations to those who won their races! 🎉
Thank you for standing with us in the fight for free, fair, and accessible elections for all. 💜
Thank you for standing with us in the fight for free, fair, and accessible elections for all. 💜
Meanwhile on Twitter…George Santos is very mad. 😂
November 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Meanwhile on Twitter…George Santos is very mad. 😂
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Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.