Raquel Woods
@rpwoods.bsky.social
Liberal attorney in Colorado. America will withstand this assault by Trump. Democracy shall prevail. Stand strong and resist. Do not obey in advance. 💙
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Must the military disobey unlawful orders? Pam Bondi has said yes.
As a lawyer for a conservative think tank, Bondi filed a Supreme Court brief last year saying service members who followed such orders were committing crimes.
"Military officers are required not to carry out unlawful orders."
As a lawyer for a conservative think tank, Bondi filed a Supreme Court brief last year saying service members who followed such orders were committing crimes.
"Military officers are required not to carry out unlawful orders."
Must the Military Disobey Unlawful Orders? Pam Bondi Has Said Yes.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Must the military disobey unlawful orders? Pam Bondi has said yes.
As a lawyer for a conservative think tank, Bondi filed a Supreme Court brief last year saying service members who followed such orders were committing crimes.
"Military officers are required not to carry out unlawful orders."
As a lawyer for a conservative think tank, Bondi filed a Supreme Court brief last year saying service members who followed such orders were committing crimes.
"Military officers are required not to carry out unlawful orders."
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While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
House Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream jet for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
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Statement from the House Select Committee on China, chaired by Republican Rep. John Moolenaar. Trump is selling us out to a foreign country. Again.
December 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Statement from the House Select Committee on China, chaired by Republican Rep. John Moolenaar. Trump is selling us out to a foreign country. Again.
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The authoritarian takover of the state bureaucracy might not *sound* like a big deal. But SCOTUS giving Trump the ability to fire the federal government is a God-King power, and represents a failure of the American Revolution.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
The Supreme Court Is About to Give Trump His Crony State
During oral arguments, the conservative justices made clear that they intend to allow Trump to fire FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter—and reorder the separation of powers.
www.thenation.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The authoritarian takover of the state bureaucracy might not *sound* like a big deal. But SCOTUS giving Trump the ability to fire the federal government is a God-King power, and represents a failure of the American Revolution.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Hey Miami, get out today and vote for your new Mayor.
December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hey Miami, get out today and vote for your new Mayor.
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“Trump had two mortgages he claimed were primary dwellings, records show ***
President did same thing his administration is now calling ‘mortgage fraud’ in case against Fed governor Lisa Cook” 12/9/25 … 1/ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
President did same thing his administration is now calling ‘mortgage fraud’ in case against Fed governor Lisa Cook” 12/9/25 … 1/ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump had two mortgages he claimed were primary dwellings, records show
President did same thing his administration is now calling ‘mortgage fraud’ in case against Fed governor Lisa Cook
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“Trump had two mortgages he claimed were primary dwellings, records show ***
President did same thing his administration is now calling ‘mortgage fraud’ in case against Fed governor Lisa Cook” 12/9/25 … 1/ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
President did same thing his administration is now calling ‘mortgage fraud’ in case against Fed governor Lisa Cook” 12/9/25 … 1/ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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"The speaker that Johnson most closely resembles these days is John Boehner, who endured 4 tumultuous years leading the chamber before quitting in disgust. Johnson may be holding on to his job only because Republicans don’t think anyone else could succeed at it either." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
Mike Johnson's downward spiral
Speaker of the House is a tough job. But he's particularly bad at it.
www.publicnotice.co
December 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"The speaker that Johnson most closely resembles these days is John Boehner, who endured 4 tumultuous years leading the chamber before quitting in disgust. Johnson may be holding on to his job only because Republicans don’t think anyone else could succeed at it either." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
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1) Farmers overwhelmingly voted for Trump here in Wisconsin.
2) Many directed their venom at needy families who receive welfare to make ends meet.
3) Trump tariffs buried farmers here, despite the damn warnings.
4) Farmers are now receiving welfare from the government.
5) Fuck these people.
2) Many directed their venom at needy families who receive welfare to make ends meet.
3) Trump tariffs buried farmers here, despite the damn warnings.
4) Farmers are now receiving welfare from the government.
5) Fuck these people.
Wisconsin farmers who backed Trump stand to gain welfare-style handouts thanks to his failed tariff war | Milwaukee Independent
www.milwaukeeindependent.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
1) Farmers overwhelmingly voted for Trump here in Wisconsin.
2) Many directed their venom at needy families who receive welfare to make ends meet.
3) Trump tariffs buried farmers here, despite the damn warnings.
4) Farmers are now receiving welfare from the government.
5) Fuck these people.
2) Many directed their venom at needy families who receive welfare to make ends meet.
3) Trump tariffs buried farmers here, despite the damn warnings.
4) Farmers are now receiving welfare from the government.
5) Fuck these people.
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The Felon is going up to PA tonight to tout his A+ economy for the well connected, but voters aren’t buying it. We feel the pinch every time we go to the grocery store. Gov Shapiro (D-PA) knows the #TrumpInflationCrisis has prices going through the roof while wages stay flat.
December 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Felon is going up to PA tonight to tout his A+ economy for the well connected, but voters aren’t buying it. We feel the pinch every time we go to the grocery store. Gov Shapiro (D-PA) knows the #TrumpInflationCrisis has prices going through the roof while wages stay flat.
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A judge just shut down Trump’s push to spring Tina Peters while she appeals her felony conviction. Even MAGA’s favorite “election integrity” crusader can’t escape the consequences. Accountability is finally catching up.
#TinaPeters #Trump
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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#TinaPeters #Trump
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/A6CEzpexIT4K...
Judge Smacks Down Trump’s Desperate Demand to Free Supporter — The Daily Beast
Former election clerk Tina Peters had filed a petition to be freed on bond while she appeals her felony conviction.
apple.news
December 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A judge just shut down Trump’s push to spring Tina Peters while she appeals her felony conviction. Even MAGA’s favorite “election integrity” crusader can’t escape the consequences. Accountability is finally catching up.
#TinaPeters #Trump
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/A6CEzpexIT4K...
#TinaPeters #Trump
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/A6CEzpexIT4K...
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🧑🌾FARMER: “Trump’s tariffs put farmers in the shape we’re in. Foreclosures up. Bankruptcies up. Suicides up.”
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🧑🌾FARMER: “Trump’s tariffs put farmers in the shape we’re in. Foreclosures up. Bankruptcies up. Suicides up.”
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Today is the four year anniversary of Starbucks Workers United unionizing its first store.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Today is the four year anniversary of Starbucks Workers United unionizing its first store.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
Since then, they've won over 650 union elections but Starbucks still hasn't negotiated a fair union contract.
Until then, don't cross the picket line. Show solidarity like Bernie and Zohran.
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🚨 MAJOR WIN: A federal judge has ruled that Ghislaine Maxwell's grand jury records can be unsealed.
We're one step closer to delivering justice for the survivors. Pam Bondi and the DOJ must comply with the law and turn these files over to our Committee IMMEDIATELY.
We're one step closer to delivering justice for the survivors. Pam Bondi and the DOJ must comply with the law and turn these files over to our Committee IMMEDIATELY.
December 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🚨 MAJOR WIN: A federal judge has ruled that Ghislaine Maxwell's grand jury records can be unsealed.
We're one step closer to delivering justice for the survivors. Pam Bondi and the DOJ must comply with the law and turn these files over to our Committee IMMEDIATELY.
We're one step closer to delivering justice for the survivors. Pam Bondi and the DOJ must comply with the law and turn these files over to our Committee IMMEDIATELY.
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American farmer: This is Donald Trump's problem. He's the one that caused this
December 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
American farmer: This is Donald Trump's problem. He's the one that caused this
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Jasmine Crockett Is Done With Politics As Usual.......
December 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Jasmine Crockett Is Done With Politics As Usual.......
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Jimmy Kimmel has signed a yearlong contract extension with ABC. The agreement would keep him on air through at least May 2027 — despite Trump's wishes.
December 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Jimmy Kimmel has signed a yearlong contract extension with ABC. The agreement would keep him on air through at least May 2027 — despite Trump's wishes.
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Today, I've signed into law legislation that expands legal protections for the people of Illinois.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today, I've signed into law legislation that expands legal protections for the people of Illinois.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
Dropping your kid off at day care, going to the doctor, or attending classes should not be a life-altering task.
We will counter the Trump Administration's depravity.
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EU officials are weighing the 'Nuclear Option' of dumping U.S. Treasuries if Trump cuts a Ukraine deal and betrays the Allies. This would trigger an economic collapse in the US, millions would lose everything overnight and Saudi Arabia, UAE, and China would buyout the country.
December 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
EU officials are weighing the 'Nuclear Option' of dumping U.S. Treasuries if Trump cuts a Ukraine deal and betrays the Allies. This would trigger an economic collapse in the US, millions would lose everything overnight and Saudi Arabia, UAE, and China would buyout the country.
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Back from my argument in the Supreme Court defending the campaign finance laws from GOP attack. A big thank you to the @eliaslawgroup.bsky.social team that helped prepare me and our amazing clients @democrats.org, @dscc.bsky.social, and @electdemocrats.bsky.social.
Onto the next battle!
Onto the next battle!
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Back from my argument in the Supreme Court defending the campaign finance laws from GOP attack. A big thank you to the @eliaslawgroup.bsky.social team that helped prepare me and our amazing clients @democrats.org, @dscc.bsky.social, and @electdemocrats.bsky.social.
Onto the next battle!
Onto the next battle!
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CINCINNATI: “ICE agent arrested on domestic violence charges for for alleged assault, strangulation”
www.wlwt.com/article/ice-...
www.wlwt.com/article/ice-...
December 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
CINCINNATI: “ICE agent arrested on domestic violence charges for for alleged assault, strangulation”
www.wlwt.com/article/ice-...
www.wlwt.com/article/ice-...
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Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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I am pleased to announce another no-talent year!
December 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I am pleased to announce another no-talent year!
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How is that a reasonable answer?
POLITICO: You pardoned the former president of Honduras even though he was convicted in a massive intl drug trafficking scheme. How is that 0 tolerance on drug trafficking?
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
TRUMP: Well I don't know him and I know very little about him other than people said it was like an Obama-Biden type set up
December 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
How is that a reasonable answer?
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It was also no coincidence that it was a Black woman reporter he railed against.
December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It was also no coincidence that it was a Black woman reporter he railed against.