@serenakyle.bsky.social
Retired teacher of humanities who is always searching for the “human”part. 💙 crew🧢.
Mom of 🏳️🌈 hero, Mimi of an IVF miracle, Aunt of 🏳️⚧️ nieces! Proud of all and shall fight to the death for their rights.
Mom of 🏳️🌈 hero, Mimi of an IVF miracle, Aunt of 🏳️⚧️ nieces! Proud of all and shall fight to the death for their rights.
Pinned
Pinned for predictive sake (and hoping my sleepless nights are for naught). Hoping but not believing.
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A coalition of House Democrats is sounding the alarm over new U.S. Postal Service changes they say could put voters at risk in the 2026 midterm elections, particularly in rural communities and states with strict election deadlines.
Democrats warn USPS changes could threaten mail voting in midterms
The lawmakers stress that voting by mail has been repeatedly shown to be secure and that any changes to postal operations must not interfere with ballot delivery.
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A coalition of House Democrats is sounding the alarm over new U.S. Postal Service changes they say could put voters at risk in the 2026 midterm elections, particularly in rural communities and states with strict election deadlines.
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🚨BREAKING: In a huge win, the Supreme Court denies Republicans’ request to block California’s new voter-approved congressional map. Full story to come.
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🚨 Tangipa et al v. Newsom et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a huge win, the Supreme Court denies Republicans’ request to block California’s new voter-approved congressional map. Full story to come.
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
Background:
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
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NEW: The Supreme Court allows California to use its new voter-approved congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats could pick up as many as five more seats in Congress under the new map, and counter the GOP gains made in Texas.
Democrats could pick up as many as five more seats in Congress under the new map, and counter the GOP gains made in Texas.
SCOTUS allows California to use new congressional map in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use its new, voter-approved congressional map in the 2026 election, clearing the way for Democrats to counter President Donald Trump's redistricting gains in Texas.
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
NEW: The Supreme Court allows California to use its new voter-approved congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats could pick up as many as five more seats in Congress under the new map, and counter the GOP gains made in Texas.
Democrats could pick up as many as five more seats in Congress under the new map, and counter the GOP gains made in Texas.
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States aren’t “agents” of the federal government. Amendment X: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States….” Also, our Constitution assigns to the states the administration of federal elections, dumb ass.
February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
States aren’t “agents” of the federal government. Amendment X: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States….” Also, our Constitution assigns to the states the administration of federal elections, dumb ass.
Who are these people???
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Who are these people???
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No struggling newspaper ever saved itself by becoming a worse and less essential product. But what's happening today at the @washingtonpost.com is not just the latest devastating contraction of the news industry; it's the gutting of an American institution vital for a healthy society
February 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
No struggling newspaper ever saved itself by becoming a worse and less essential product. But what's happening today at the @washingtonpost.com is not just the latest devastating contraction of the news industry; it's the gutting of an American institution vital for a healthy society
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis, "who has already earned a reputation for showing up late to work when he showed up at all, did not join the Zoom" about the staggering cuts.
The Murder of The Washington Post
Today’s layoffs are the latest attempt to kill what makes the paper special.
www.theatlantic.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis, "who has already earned a reputation for showing up late to work when he showed up at all, did not join the Zoom" about the staggering cuts.
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A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
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Amazing!! Congrats, Norm!!
BREAKING: huge, gigantic, enormous win
SCOTUS allows our big victory at trial upholding the Prop 50 redistricting to remain in place
Kudos to my @democracydefendersaction.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, Arnold & Porter & rest of the coalition that countered Trump's attempt to steal Congressional seats
SCOTUS allows our big victory at trial upholding the Prop 50 redistricting to remain in place
Kudos to my @democracydefendersaction.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, Arnold & Porter & rest of the coalition that countered Trump's attempt to steal Congressional seats
February 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Amazing!! Congrats, Norm!!
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Marimar Martinez: “The government told the people they were targeting the worst of the worst…They are not targeting the worst of the worst. They are targeting individuals who fit a certain profile, who simply have a certain accent, a non-white skin color, just like me.”
February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Marimar Martinez: “The government told the people they were targeting the worst of the worst…They are not targeting the worst of the worst. They are targeting individuals who fit a certain profile, who simply have a certain accent, a non-white skin color, just like me.”
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Friends, when the history of this sordid period of America is written — assuming it’s not written by historians trying to curry favor with a future fascist regime — I hope the leaders of American business are condemned to the hellfire they deserve for helping destroy American democracy.
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Friends, when the history of this sordid period of America is written — assuming it’s not written by historians trying to curry favor with a future fascist regime — I hope the leaders of American business are condemned to the hellfire they deserve for helping destroy American democracy.
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Retiring Walmart CEO Doug McMillon made $27M last year, over 930 times the median Walmart worker's salary of just $29,469.
Walmart's wages are so low that its workers are among the most likely to rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by.
Hello?
Walmart's wages are so low that its workers are among the most likely to rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by.
Hello?
February 3, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Retiring Walmart CEO Doug McMillon made $27M last year, over 930 times the median Walmart worker's salary of just $29,469.
Walmart's wages are so low that its workers are among the most likely to rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by.
Hello?
Walmart's wages are so low that its workers are among the most likely to rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by.
Hello?
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JUST IN: Judge limits tactics against anti-ICE protesters in Portland OR. Judge Michael Simon (Obama) sees chill on 1st Amendment activity & says DHS has a "culture...to celebrate violent responses." w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Judge limits feds’ use of weapons against anti-ICE protesters in Portland
It’s a win for plaintiffs, including one known as the “Portland Chicken,” in a lawsuit claiming the Trump administration is trampling the First Amendment.
www.politico.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:46 AM
JUST IN: Judge limits tactics against anti-ICE protesters in Portland OR. Judge Michael Simon (Obama) sees chill on 1st Amendment activity & says DHS has a "culture...to celebrate violent responses." w/ @kyledcheney.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
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happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
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holy shit
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
holy shit
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From trailblazers like Jackie Robinson and Octavia Butler, to the proud historic community of Altadena, California's 28th District has a rich Black history paved by incredible leaders, past and present, who have broken barriers and changed our nation for the better.
Happy Black History Month.
Happy Black History Month.
February 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
From trailblazers like Jackie Robinson and Octavia Butler, to the proud historic community of Altadena, California's 28th District has a rich Black history paved by incredible leaders, past and present, who have broken barriers and changed our nation for the better.
Happy Black History Month.
Happy Black History Month.
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Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.
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Trump said: “The Republicans should say, we want to take over. We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many, 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.”
Which outlet do think got it right with its headline?
Which outlet do think got it right with its headline?
February 3, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Trump said: “The Republicans should say, we want to take over. We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many, 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.”
Which outlet do think got it right with its headline?
Which outlet do think got it right with its headline?
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the president is psychotic. in reality, his numbers are near all-time lows.
February 3, 2026 at 3:03 AM
the president is psychotic. in reality, his numbers are near all-time lows.
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Massive win for the people: a federal judge granted a restraining order in our Members’ lawsuit against ICE’s unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight. This is a big victory for accountability and we’re going to use our rights and keep fighting for all Members' right to conduct oversight.
BREAKING: Judge Cobb has barred DHS from preventing members of Congress from visiting immigration detention facilities without notice, saying the administration's policy likely violated the law requiring their unfettered access. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 3, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Massive win for the people: a federal judge granted a restraining order in our Members’ lawsuit against ICE’s unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight. This is a big victory for accountability and we’re going to use our rights and keep fighting for all Members' right to conduct oversight.
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ICE is running a “conveyor belt” of illegally detained Minnesota families.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
‘ICE conveyor belt’ illegally detaining, moving Minnesota children to Texas faster than courts can respond
ICE is pulling Minnesota immigrant families with legal status out of their driveways, homes and school commutes and send
www.mprnews.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
ICE is running a “conveyor belt” of illegally detained Minnesota families.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
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International officials say a point-rigging scheme denied American Katie Uhlaender a shot to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics. But a sports tribunal based in Switzerland says it can't intervene. n.pr/4c1N2gQ
U.S. sledder Katie Uhlaender loses appeal, won't race at the Milan Cortina Olympics
International officials say a point-rigging scheme denied American Katie Uhlaender a shot to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics. But a sports tribunal based in Switzerland says it can't intervene.
n.pr
February 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
International officials say a point-rigging scheme denied American Katie Uhlaender a shot to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics. But a sports tribunal based in Switzerland says it can't intervene. n.pr/4c1N2gQ
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We already live in a surveillance state.
ICE lets its agents wear masks so they can’t be identified; meanwhile, they scan our faces. They know who we are, where we’ve been, and who we’re connected to.
They’re openly building a 24/7 social media surveillance operation.
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ICE lets its agents wear masks so they can’t be identified; meanwhile, they scan our faces. They know who we are, where we’ve been, and who we’re connected to.
They’re openly building a 24/7 social media surveillance operation.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:03 AM
We already live in a surveillance state.
ICE lets its agents wear masks so they can’t be identified; meanwhile, they scan our faces. They know who we are, where we’ve been, and who we’re connected to.
They’re openly building a 24/7 social media surveillance operation.
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ICE lets its agents wear masks so they can’t be identified; meanwhile, they scan our faces. They know who we are, where we’ve been, and who we’re connected to.
They’re openly building a 24/7 social media surveillance operation.
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“A review of 47 victims’ full names on Sunday found that 43 of them were left unredacted in files that were made public by the government on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. Several women’s full names appeared more than 100 times in the files. “
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
Exclusive | Epstein Files Release Exposes Names of at Least 43 Victims, WSJ Review Finds
The Justice Department was required to redact all victims’ names prior to releasing the files.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“A review of 47 victims’ full names on Sunday found that 43 of them were left unredacted in files that were made public by the government on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. Several women’s full names appeared more than 100 times in the files. “
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...