WriteWhale
@writewhale.bsky.social
Call Upstate NY & New England home,
SMFA Boston, Visual Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Writer,
Gardener, Butterfly & Moth enthusiast
FDR & Warren Democrat, Je me Souviens
SMFA Boston, Visual Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Writer,
Gardener, Butterfly & Moth enthusiast
FDR & Warren Democrat, Je me Souviens
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Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
transparentelection.org
An action item all Democracy loving citizens should support— it will end Citizen’s United (the corrupt way money buys our elections) Please consider donating
An action item all Democracy loving citizens should support— it will end Citizen’s United (the corrupt way money buys our elections) Please consider donating
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To activist and organizer David Hogg, the future of the Democratic Party is pretty clear: Establishment candidates and leaders are “going to get the message or they’re going to get voted out.”
Read more and watch the full interview here: wrd.cm/49bccaZ
Read more and watch the full interview here: wrd.cm/49bccaZ
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
To activist and organizer David Hogg, the future of the Democratic Party is pretty clear: Establishment candidates and leaders are “going to get the message or they’re going to get voted out.”
Read more and watch the full interview here: wrd.cm/49bccaZ
Read more and watch the full interview here: wrd.cm/49bccaZ
transparentelection.org
An action item all Democracy loving citizens should support— it will end Citizen’s United (the corrupt way money buys our elections) Please consider donating
An action item all Democracy loving citizens should support— it will end Citizen’s United (the corrupt way money buys our elections) Please consider donating
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
December 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
transparentelection.org
An action item all Democracy loving citizens should support— it will end Citizen’s United (the corrupt way money buys our elections) Please consider donating
An action item all Democracy loving citizens should support— it will end Citizen’s United (the corrupt way money buys our elections) Please consider donating
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📽️ WATCH: After a bird flu outbreak tore through Midwestern barns, which led to 18 million hens being killed and a spike in egg prices, the Department of Agriculture didn’t investigate whether the virus was airborne.
But ProPublica did.
@natlash.bsky.social breaks it down: propub.li/4iVcYfD
But ProPublica did.
@natlash.bsky.social breaks it down: propub.li/4iVcYfD
December 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
📽️ WATCH: After a bird flu outbreak tore through Midwestern barns, which led to 18 million hens being killed and a spike in egg prices, the Department of Agriculture didn’t investigate whether the virus was airborne.
But ProPublica did.
@natlash.bsky.social breaks it down: propub.li/4iVcYfD
But ProPublica did.
@natlash.bsky.social breaks it down: propub.li/4iVcYfD
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In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a Florida home, pledging it would be his principal residence. Seven weeks later, he attested a neighboring property would also be his principal residence.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a Florida home, pledging it would be his principal residence. Seven weeks later, he attested a neighboring property would also be his principal residence.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
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"The Reuters-Ipsos poll asked whether Americans believed that Trump was not aware of Epstein’s alleged crimes before they became public. Just 18% said it was 'somewhat' or 'very' likely that Trump didn’t know," Aaron Blake writes | Analysis
https://cnn.it/4axsEDN
https://cnn.it/4axsEDN
December 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"The Reuters-Ipsos poll asked whether Americans believed that Trump was not aware of Epstein’s alleged crimes before they became public. Just 18% said it was 'somewhat' or 'very' likely that Trump didn’t know," Aaron Blake writes | Analysis
https://cnn.it/4axsEDN
https://cnn.it/4axsEDN
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Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Instead, prosecutors say he pocketed the profits for personal gain, describing his actions as a “fraud scheme and embezzlement.”
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
Instead, prosecutors say he pocketed the profits for personal gain, describing his actions as a “fraud scheme and embezzlement.”
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
He Spent Funds Meant for Native Hawaiians on Polo and Porsches. The Federal Government Failed to Stop Him.
A small business program allowed Christopher Dawson to win big contracts if he promised to uplift Native Hawaiians. Instead, federal prosecutors allege, he used the money to line his own pockets.
www.propublica.org
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Instead, prosecutors say he pocketed the profits for personal gain, describing his actions as a “fraud scheme and embezzlement.”
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
Instead, prosecutors say he pocketed the profits for personal gain, describing his actions as a “fraud scheme and embezzlement.”
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
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The bill needed 60 votes to pass, but only four Republicans broke with their party and voted to extend the subsidies that millions rely on: Josh Hawley, Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Susan Collins, resulting in a total of just 51 votes in favor. trib.al/6MSW0cH
List of Every Republican Who Voted to Make Obamacare More Expensive
Here is the full list of Republicans who don’t care that health insurance costs are about to skyrocket for millions of Americans.
trib.al
December 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The bill needed 60 votes to pass, but only four Republicans broke with their party and voted to extend the subsidies that millions rely on: Josh Hawley, Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Susan Collins, resulting in a total of just 51 votes in favor. trib.al/6MSW0cH
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A federally funded community health center in Kansas has filed at least 1,000 lawsuits since 2020 against patients over unpaid bills.
Many of the patients sued were uninsured and qualified for discounted care, a former employee told ProPublica.
By @aliyyaswaby.bsky.social
Many of the patients sued were uninsured and qualified for discounted care, a former employee told ProPublica.
By @aliyyaswaby.bsky.social
These Health Centers Are Supposed to Make Care Affordable. One Has Sued Patients for as Little as $59 in Unpaid Bills.
Federally funded community health centers receive grants in exchange for serving patients regardless of their ability to pay. But ProPublica found at least five across the country garnishing patients’...
www.propublica.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A federally funded community health center in Kansas has filed at least 1,000 lawsuits since 2020 against patients over unpaid bills.
Many of the patients sued were uninsured and qualified for discounted care, a former employee told ProPublica.
By @aliyyaswaby.bsky.social
Many of the patients sued were uninsured and qualified for discounted care, a former employee told ProPublica.
By @aliyyaswaby.bsky.social
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Kristi Noem is scrambling to shift blame to her subordinates for not meeting deportation quotas as the Department of Homeland Security descends into an atmosphere of chaos and finger-pointing, according to a new report.
trib.al/BqveAhR
trib.al/BqveAhR
ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Spirals Under Intense White House Pressure
Trump’s DHS head is melting down and blaming people right and left, according to a new report.
trib.al
December 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Kristi Noem is scrambling to shift blame to her subordinates for not meeting deportation quotas as the Department of Homeland Security descends into an atmosphere of chaos and finger-pointing, according to a new report.
trib.al/BqveAhR
trib.al/BqveAhR
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ICE's deportation of a student on a Thanksgiving visit—against a court order—was part of a sweeping, secret program to deport people before they can fight back.
TSA is forwarding names, photos, and flight info to ICE
The secret airport deportation program denies victims any semblance of due process.
www.motherjones.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
ICE's deportation of a student on a Thanksgiving visit—against a court order—was part of a sweeping, secret program to deport people before they can fight back.
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Every Illegal Act Trump Committed in 2025 (So Far)
YouTube video by LegalEagle
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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All Republicans in Congress are faced with a choice. They either stand with Trump, Vance and Putin, or they stand with Ukraine, Europe, most Americans, and the civilized world. Of course, there is also a 3rd option which most of them usually choose - cowardly silence.
December 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
All Republicans in Congress are faced with a choice. They either stand with Trump, Vance and Putin, or they stand with Ukraine, Europe, most Americans, and the civilized world. Of course, there is also a 3rd option which most of them usually choose - cowardly silence.
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The news out of Brown University is heartbreaking. My heart is with the victims, their families, and the entire campus community. We cannot accept this as normal. We need real action to keep our communities safe.
Breaking News: Multiple people have been shot at Brown University, officials said. Follow live updates.
Live Updates: Multiple People Shot at Brown University, Police Say
The university told students and faculty members to lock doors and hide after reports of a shooting at the engineering building on the Rhode Island campus. A suspect was not in custody.
nyti.ms
December 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The news out of Brown University is heartbreaking. My heart is with the victims, their families, and the entire campus community. We cannot accept this as normal. We need real action to keep our communities safe.
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The White House continues to make our work harder. They’ve:
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The White House continues to make our work harder. They’ve:
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
✂️ Cut funding for transportation and education
👎 Effectively told families in poverty “you’re on your own”
❌ Presided over the longest government shutdown in history
🚨 Failed to act after Western Maryland was hit by a devastating storm.
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Stop accepting the cynical notion that “nothing can be done” about guns, or anything else for that matter. Every time you give up hope, the emperor has already won.
December 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Stop accepting the cynical notion that “nothing can be done” about guns, or anything else for that matter. Every time you give up hope, the emperor has already won.
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He absolutely does not care that your healthcare, is about to run out.
Zero fucks are given.
Zero fucks are given.
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
He absolutely does not care that your healthcare, is about to run out.
Zero fucks are given.
Zero fucks are given.
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The visa program—used widely by Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and more—allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers.
19 States Sue Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fees
The visa program—used widely by Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and more—allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers.
www.forbes.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The visa program—used widely by Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and more—allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers.
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“No, WE didn’t forget the mother in this situation. YOU did. You voted for this… it was ok until it happened to YOU.” #ForcedBirthNation
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“No, WE didn’t forget the mother in this situation. YOU did. You voted for this… it was ok until it happened to YOU.” #ForcedBirthNation
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No cherry-picking. No party filter. Just receipts.
And a lot of powerful men are terrified right now.
KASIE HUNT: “Do you have pictures of people engaged in sexual acts as part of this?”
REP. SUBRAMANYAM: “Yes, there are people engaged in sexual acts.”
@repsuhas.bsky.social
And a lot of powerful men are terrified right now.
KASIE HUNT: “Do you have pictures of people engaged in sexual acts as part of this?”
REP. SUBRAMANYAM: “Yes, there are people engaged in sexual acts.”
@repsuhas.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
No cherry-picking. No party filter. Just receipts.
And a lot of powerful men are terrified right now.
KASIE HUNT: “Do you have pictures of people engaged in sexual acts as part of this?”
REP. SUBRAMANYAM: “Yes, there are people engaged in sexual acts.”
@repsuhas.bsky.social
And a lot of powerful men are terrified right now.
KASIE HUNT: “Do you have pictures of people engaged in sexual acts as part of this?”
REP. SUBRAMANYAM: “Yes, there are people engaged in sexual acts.”
@repsuhas.bsky.social
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A federal judge tossed out Missouri Republicans’ challenge to a citizen-led referendum just days before the measure’s organizers are expected to submit over 200k signatures, positioning voters to decide for themselves whether to accept the new gerrymander.
Federal Court Tosses GOP Lawsuit Against Missouri’s Gerrymander Referendum Effort
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A federal judge tossed out Missouri Republicans’ challenge to a citizen-led referendum just days before the measure’s organizers are expected to submit over 200k signatures, positioning voters to decide for themselves whether to accept the new gerrymander.