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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 3h

Noem thinks habeas corpus is the president’s constitutional right to remove people from the country.

Trump?

Thinks Habeas is a person.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Q: Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?

TRUMP: Suspending who?

Q: Habeas corpus

TRUMP: I don't know. I'd rather leave that to Kristi.

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4h

My congressman and friend @greglandsman.bsky.social and I discuss the appalling details of what will happen to insurance costs if ACA subsidies are not extended:

WATCH:

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Kettering Foundation @kettering.org · 8h

We’re not simply red states and blue states. We’re the United States.

KF Senior Fellow @davidpepperoh.bsky.social reminds us that the path to healing our democracy begins with empathy. By opening doors to each other and finding common ground, we can begin to move forward together. bit.ly/4o90Itb

Serious Question: We Want to Win, Don't We?

Amid Economic Pain, Do We Open Doors or Slam Them Shut?

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 16h

Serious question: we want to win, don’t we?

Serious Question: We Want to Win, Don't We?

Amid Economic Pain, Do We Open Doors or Slam Them Shut?

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 1d

Early voting started today, Ohio.

Here I was 11 years ago, voting early with four-month old Jack.

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Suzy Smith @suzinnia.bsky.social · 1d

This every day of the week and sideways!

David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 1d

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Cartoon Tuesday: “Crash”

By @knecessary.bsky.social

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 1d

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Cartoon Tuesday: “Crash”

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Edward Goldstick @ejgoldstick.bsky.social · 1d

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Thank you, @davidpepperoh.bsky.social and @knecessary.bsky.social

David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 1d

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Cartoon Tuesday: “Crash”

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 1d

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Cartoon Tuesday: “Crash”

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 🚨 NEW WHITEBOARD

A quick whiteboard explaining how the Democrats position on ACA subsidies stops a downward spiral of a spike in both costs and the number of uninsured Americans.

No wonder most Americans support our stance.

WATCH

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 2d

Good news, Dem candidates.

The GOP leader is telling his 2026 candidates that they must not talk about costs unless they are saying how low they are and that tariffs are great.

Which of course means, you get to be the one talking about the truth—that costs are too high and tariffs are a disaster.

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 🚨 NEW WHITEBOARD

A quick whiteboard explaining how the Democrats position on ACA subsidies stops a downward spiral of a spike in both costs and the number of uninsured Americans.

No wonder most Americans support our stance.

WATCH

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 2d

A quick lift for your Monday morning:

Jane Goodall, and Hope

"[A] human survival trait"

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BΞΞLUD @beelud.bsky.social · 3d

Essential reading from @davidpepperoh.bsky.social. There’s no shortage of info and perspectives on what’s wrong but I really appreciate that Mr. Pepper presents real, tangible pathways to progress.

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 3d

Rigging direct democracy…

Bolts @boltsmag.org · 3d

All ballot measures in Missouri currently require a majority vote statewide, but a GOP proposal would require citizen-led initiatives to also win majorities in each of the state’s eight congressional districts.

Under this GOP Measure, All of Missouri’s Recent Popular Initiatives Would Have Failed

Lawmakers just advanced a constitutional amendment to drastically raise the bar for approving citizen ballot measures. Voters get to weigh in on the scheme next year.

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 3d

New painting: 🖼️

“Sunset over the Maumee”

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

Went to a wedding in Kentucky.

No, I don’t talk politics at weddings. But someone came up to me and wanted to.

He was from Eastern Kentucky.

Filled me in on how tariffs are crushing their economy. How?

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 3d

New painting: 🖼️

“Sunset over the Maumee”

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

Exactly

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

The other day, Trump told the generals that “tariff” is his favorite word.

Let’s hope he keeps reminding people of that.

David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

Went to a wedding in Kentucky.

No, I don’t talk politics at weddings. But someone came up to me and wanted to.

He was from Eastern Kentucky.

Filled me in on how tariffs are crushing their economy. How?

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

Nope

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

His county is logging country. And loggers are getting crushed.

Same with bourbon. They literally can’t sell what they’ve produced.

Tariffs are crushing them both.

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

Went to a wedding in Kentucky.

No, I don’t talk politics at weddings. But someone came up to me and wanted to.

He was from Eastern Kentucky.

Filled me in on how tariffs are crushing their economy. How?

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

What happens when politics is about public service?

Just ask Anna Albi

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

What happens when politics is about public service?

Just ask Anna Albi

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