Samantha
@sdecomines.bsky.social
Inclusive democracy. Houstonian at heart. Opinions expressed here are my own.
If UGA demographics had any impact on this outcome, then the Dawgs may be forgiven for their win over Alabama this past Saturday in the SEC championship game.
(Roll Tide)
(Roll Tide)
Georgia Democrats won a big victory in a red legislative seat. Readers of The Downballot weren't caught off guard tonight!
December 10, 2025 at 4:22 AM
If UGA demographics had any impact on this outcome, then the Dawgs may be forgiven for their win over Alabama this past Saturday in the SEC championship game.
(Roll Tide)
(Roll Tide)
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Of the largest U.S. transit agencies (50 million+ annual riders) here are the 5 growing fastest:
1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15%
2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14%
3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10%
4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10%
5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9%
#TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024
1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15%
2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14%
3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10%
4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10%
5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9%
#TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024
December 8, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Of the largest U.S. transit agencies (50 million+ annual riders) here are the 5 growing fastest:
1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15%
2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14%
3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10%
4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10%
5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9%
#TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024
1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15%
2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14%
3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10%
4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10%
5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9%
#TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024
Been waiting for this to surface: US says countries with DEI policies as infringing human rights - BBC News share.google/u0SYNecgpiH9...
This is an opportunity for countries with strong human rights records to carry the baton forward on behalf of the Biden admin's achievements in human rights diplo
This is an opportunity for countries with strong human rights records to carry the baton forward on behalf of the Biden admin's achievements in human rights diplo
US says countries with DEI policies as infringing human rights
US officials say the rules will stop "destructive ideologies" but others argue it is redefining human rights principles for Trump's goals.
share.google
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Been waiting for this to surface: US says countries with DEI policies as infringing human rights - BBC News share.google/u0SYNecgpiH9...
This is an opportunity for countries with strong human rights records to carry the baton forward on behalf of the Biden admin's achievements in human rights diplo
This is an opportunity for countries with strong human rights records to carry the baton forward on behalf of the Biden admin's achievements in human rights diplo
The political messaging around democracy was and will always be worth it. Because it's direct, to-the-point, truthful about what's going on in this country.
It's not like we have to choose one talking point over another. We can have both affordability AND democracy
It's not like we have to choose one talking point over another. We can have both affordability AND democracy
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The political messaging around democracy was and will always be worth it. Because it's direct, to-the-point, truthful about what's going on in this country.
It's not like we have to choose one talking point over another. We can have both affordability AND democracy
It's not like we have to choose one talking point over another. We can have both affordability AND democracy
Texas A&M committee rules professor’s firing over gender identity lesson was unjustified | CNN share.google/1oAFtY2H3zCT...
Texas A&M committee rules professor’s firing over gender identity lesson was unjustified | CNN
A Texas A&M committee agreed that the university was wrong to fire a professor earlier this year after a controversy over a classroom video that showed a student objecting to a children’s literature l...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Texas A&M committee rules professor’s firing over gender identity lesson was unjustified | CNN share.google/1oAFtY2H3zCT...
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Obviously no one should have to go through this but also what does she think happens to people she attacks? She can see what her audience does! Probably rude to say, but it’s worth stressing that the (rightful) disgust she feels is the taste of her own medicine.
MTG: “.. “I am now being contacted by private security firms with warnings for my safety as a hot bed of threats against me are being fueled and egged on by the most powerful man in the world. .. The man I supported and helped get elected.”
@mediaite.com #GA14
www.mediaite.com/media/news/m...
@mediaite.com #GA14
www.mediaite.com/media/news/m...
November 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Obviously no one should have to go through this but also what does she think happens to people she attacks? She can see what her audience does! Probably rude to say, but it’s worth stressing that the (rightful) disgust she feels is the taste of her own medicine.
Disgusting behavior from a "law enforcement" officer
Awful optics
Awful optics
Texas A&M police removed a Texas state trooper from his game assignment following an incident in which he made physical contact with two South Carolina players during Saturday’s game.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Disgusting behavior from a "law enforcement" officer
Awful optics
Awful optics
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I’ve reported on so many regular people being threatened and villified by conspiracy theories and hatred for people, many times spread by MTG. It’s awful when anyone has to deal with harassment and threats and I wonder if the congresswoman can look inward, too
November 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I’ve reported on so many regular people being threatened and villified by conspiracy theories and hatred for people, many times spread by MTG. It’s awful when anyone has to deal with harassment and threats and I wonder if the congresswoman can look inward, too
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November 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Americans can take the heat - we've been putting up with fascist cosplayers all year. This is more of the same.
But can Republicans withstand the backfire when Americans make themselves heard about disrupted holiday plans?
Unlikely.
apnews.com/article/than...
But can Republicans withstand the backfire when Americans make themselves heard about disrupted holiday plans?
Unlikely.
apnews.com/article/than...
Thanksgiving air traffic could 'slow to a trickle' if shutdown persists, transport secretary says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that U.S. air traffic could slow significantly if the federal government shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving travel season.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Americans can take the heat - we've been putting up with fascist cosplayers all year. This is more of the same.
But can Republicans withstand the backfire when Americans make themselves heard about disrupted holiday plans?
Unlikely.
apnews.com/article/than...
But can Republicans withstand the backfire when Americans make themselves heard about disrupted holiday plans?
Unlikely.
apnews.com/article/than...
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BREAKING: Cornell caved.
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
BREAKING: Cornell caved.
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
I have endless disdain for the entire trump and adjacent mob family
Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner despite widespread public opposition and legal hurdles.
https://to.pbs.org/3LOrj0I
https://to.pbs.org/3LOrj0I
Serbia passes bill enabling Jared Kushner to build luxury compound despite opposition
Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kush...
www.pbs.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I have endless disdain for the entire trump and adjacent mob family
Channeling observations made in the lead up to Trump's inauguration by people much smarter than me: "We're going to see the full breadth of our democracy."
Feels right on target following the first round of general elections following Trump's power grab
Feels right on target following the first round of general elections following Trump's power grab
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Channeling observations made in the lead up to Trump's inauguration by people much smarter than me: "We're going to see the full breadth of our democracy."
Feels right on target following the first round of general elections following Trump's power grab
Feels right on target following the first round of general elections following Trump's power grab
Amazing news!!!!! Congratulations Mayor @ericadeuso.bsky.social and Downingtown, PA!
Erica Deuso is the first openly transgender person to be elected mayor in Pennsylvania.
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
🔴 Live election updates: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
🔴 Live election updates: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
November 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Amazing news!!!!! Congratulations Mayor @ericadeuso.bsky.social and Downingtown, PA!
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Is it time to call it a referendum on the president yet?
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Is it time to call it a referendum on the president yet?
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Man @gavinnewsom’s team doesn’t mess around
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Man @gavinnewsom’s team doesn’t mess around
apnews.com/article/gove...
Which is the weaker party now?
The one whose legs trembled but never bent a knee to this authoritarian?
Or the one that demonstrated fealty to a fault to their own president, who ultimately blamed them (correctly) for dragging out the shutdown?
Americans know better
Which is the weaker party now?
The one whose legs trembled but never bent a knee to this authoritarian?
Or the one that demonstrated fealty to a fault to their own president, who ultimately blamed them (correctly) for dragging out the shutdown?
Americans know better
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
apnews.com/article/gove...
Which is the weaker party now?
The one whose legs trembled but never bent a knee to this authoritarian?
Or the one that demonstrated fealty to a fault to their own president, who ultimately blamed them (correctly) for dragging out the shutdown?
Americans know better
Which is the weaker party now?
The one whose legs trembled but never bent a knee to this authoritarian?
Or the one that demonstrated fealty to a fault to their own president, who ultimately blamed them (correctly) for dragging out the shutdown?
Americans know better
This will be the envy of the world, even China. It may not be as fast as some bullet trains in Asia, but it will connect people across borders, languages, economies, and cultures. It will bridge gaps. It will quite literally become part of the democratic infrastructure of Europe
By 2040, your train journeys will be transformed:
📍 Copenhagen – Berlin: from 7hr to 4hr
📍 Paris – Rome: from 10hr50 to 8hr45
📍 Sofia – Athens: from 13hr40 to 6hr
📍 Vienna – Ljubljana: from 6hr05 to 4hr30
🔗 link.europa.eu/hDyYBG
📍 Copenhagen – Berlin: from 7hr to 4hr
📍 Paris – Rome: from 10hr50 to 8hr45
📍 Sofia – Athens: from 13hr40 to 6hr
📍 Vienna – Ljubljana: from 6hr05 to 4hr30
🔗 link.europa.eu/hDyYBG
High-speed rail plan
Connecting Europe, shortening travel time.
link.europa.eu
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This will be the envy of the world, even China. It may not be as fast as some bullet trains in Asia, but it will connect people across borders, languages, economies, and cultures. It will bridge gaps. It will quite literally become part of the democratic infrastructure of Europe
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As I predicted, California flexed its power, definitively.
And it shouldn't stop now: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
And it shouldn't stop now: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
It’s time for soft secession
How blue states can use their economic clout to stand up to Trump’s agenda—starting with California.
www.motherjones.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
As I predicted, California flexed its power, definitively.
And it shouldn't stop now: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
And it shouldn't stop now: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Damn! Love the sparky quip
Mamdani: After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Damn! Love the sparky quip
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Abby Spanberger will now be governor of Virginia, Mikie Sherrill governor of NJ. I wrote about both of them, and their friend group, last year
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Democrats’ Patriotic Vanguard
A small group of lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds prefigured Harris’s overtly patriotic campaign.
www.theatlantic.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Abby Spanberger will now be governor of Virginia, Mikie Sherrill governor of NJ. I wrote about both of them, and their friend group, last year
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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What we know, 12:10am
[Now in 2 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems flip ≈13 seats in VA House
—Dems defend NJ-Gov + Assembly
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—Krasner & Bragg win
[Now in 2 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems flip ≈13 seats in VA House
—Dems defend NJ-Gov + Assembly
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—Krasner & Bragg win
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
What we know, 12:10am
[Now in 2 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems flip ≈13 seats in VA House
—Dems defend NJ-Gov + Assembly
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—Krasner & Bragg win
[Now in 2 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems flip ≈13 seats in VA House
—Dems defend NJ-Gov + Assembly
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—Krasner & Bragg win
Such a great line
"You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose.” Fucking SAVAGE for him to invoke Mario Cuomo.
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Such a great line
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TODAY is #ElectionDay! Here are the key races YOU should be watching:
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
TODAY is #ElectionDay! Here are the key races YOU should be watching:
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
🗳️PA Supreme Court
🗳️ME Ballot Measure
🗳️CA Prop 50
🗳️VA Gov/AG/House
🗳️NJ Gov
🧵Here’s everything you need to know about why these elections could be especially consequential to our democracy👇
There's always a caveat with Trump's Republican party. Because simply governing in a way that advantages all americans does not personally benefit them.
Good news: The Trump administration has agreed to partially fund SNAP benefits.
Bad news: They refused to use additional sources of funding that could provide full payments to SNAP beneficiaries in November.
Bad news: They refused to use additional sources of funding that could provide full payments to SNAP beneficiaries in November.
Trump admin agrees to partially fund SNAP
But the administration refuses to use additional funding that could allow for full payments, as widespread economic uncertainty and hunger spread.
www.motherjones.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
There's always a caveat with Trump's Republican party. Because simply governing in a way that advantages all americans does not personally benefit them.