skye
@dblueskye.bsky.social
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How does actual change happen?
#TeslaTakedown is a great place to start
https://TeslaTakedown.com
Then check out https://runforwhat.net
How does actual change happen?
#TeslaTakedown is a great place to start
https://TeslaTakedown.com
Then check out https://runforwhat.net
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@dblueskye.bsky.social
· Dec 9
I’m finding out what we can do now.
Will post here when I find things:
Will post here when I find things:
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NEW, from me: One startling stat captures just how badly the year went for the GOP.
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
In 2025, Democrats Flipped 21 Percent of GOP-Held Legislative Seats - Bolts
At the start of Donald Trump’s first presidency, in 2017, large Democratic victories in New Jersey and Virginia, paired with overperformances in special elections, foreshadowed the blue wave of the......
boltsmag.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
NEW, from me: One startling stat captures just how badly the year went for the GOP.
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
Democrats flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play.
That's thanks to gains they made in six states this year, and I break it all down in my latest:
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📢We’re spotlighting community action on our podcast Assembly Required.
🎙️If you’ve organized something, showed up, or tried something new, we want to hear your story.
Share via email to [email protected] or voicemail at 213-293-9509.
And yes, questions are welcome too.
🎙️If you’ve organized something, showed up, or tried something new, we want to hear your story.
Share via email to [email protected] or voicemail at 213-293-9509.
And yes, questions are welcome too.
December 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
📢We’re spotlighting community action on our podcast Assembly Required.
🎙️If you’ve organized something, showed up, or tried something new, we want to hear your story.
Share via email to [email protected] or voicemail at 213-293-9509.
And yes, questions are welcome too.
🎙️If you’ve organized something, showed up, or tried something new, we want to hear your story.
Share via email to [email protected] or voicemail at 213-293-9509.
And yes, questions are welcome too.
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Add this one to the many other reasons why I've been declining invitations to attend anything in the United States.
U.S. 🇺🇸 Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
U.S. 🇺🇸 Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Add this one to the many other reasons why I've been declining invitations to attend anything in the United States.
U.S. 🇺🇸 Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
U.S. 🇺🇸 Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
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We have never seen anything like this year.
@isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social attempts to list the many, many, many ways the Trump administration punished immigrants in 2025—and delighted in their cruelty.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social attempts to list the many, many, many ways the Trump administration punished immigrants in 2025—and delighted in their cruelty.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
A year of hell for immigrants
In the first Trump administration, cruelty was the point. Now, it is the norm.
www.motherjones.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We have never seen anything like this year.
@isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social attempts to list the many, many, many ways the Trump administration punished immigrants in 2025—and delighted in their cruelty.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
@isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social attempts to list the many, many, many ways the Trump administration punished immigrants in 2025—and delighted in their cruelty.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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My zines got a mention in @us.theguardian.com today! www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Gen-Zine: DIY publications find new life as form of resistance against Trump
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
My zines got a mention in @us.theguardian.com today! www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Outgoing New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is challenging Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary. Lander enters the race with an endorsements Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani; Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren; NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams; and the Working Families Party.
Brad Lander announces run for Congress in New York's 10th District
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says he is running for Congress in New York's 10th District, challenging incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
www.cbsnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Outgoing New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is challenging Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary. Lander enters the race with an endorsements Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani; Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren; NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams; and the Working Families Party.
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I put the founding date of Free Law Project as the BlueSky birthday of @free.law, and so that’s how we lost access to the account today:
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I put the founding date of Free Law Project as the BlueSky birthday of @free.law, and so that’s how we lost access to the account today:
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December 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
The Downballot's special elections Big Board for the 2025-26 cycle
docs.google.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
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my obligatory Election Night post: if you enjoy the coverage we bring you at @boltsmag.org, and you see its unique value, consider supporting us or becoming a monthly member!
this is our end-of-year fundraising push, and you can do so in a few moments: boltsmag.org/donate
this is our end-of-year fundraising push, and you can do so in a few moments: boltsmag.org/donate
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
my obligatory Election Night post: if you enjoy the coverage we bring you at @boltsmag.org, and you see its unique value, consider supporting us or becoming a monthly member!
this is our end-of-year fundraising push, and you can do so in a few moments: boltsmag.org/donate
this is our end-of-year fundraising push, and you can do so in a few moments: boltsmag.org/donate
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and if this isn't the right moment for you, that's fine! our content does not have a paywall.
you can jump on our (free!) weekly newsletter, then: boltsmag.org/newsletter
it's full of content about local politics and activism!
you can jump on our (free!) weekly newsletter, then: boltsmag.org/newsletter
it's full of content about local politics and activism!
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
and if this isn't the right moment for you, that's fine! our content does not have a paywall.
you can jump on our (free!) weekly newsletter, then: boltsmag.org/newsletter
it's full of content about local politics and activism!
you can jump on our (free!) weekly newsletter, then: boltsmag.org/newsletter
it's full of content about local politics and activism!
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A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
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3 separate election nights in Georgia, all over the past 5 weeks
December 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
3 separate election nights in Georgia, all over the past 5 weeks
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GA Republicans seem pretty upset over tonight's special election loss.
This is Insurance Commissioner John King, a statewide elected official. He is exhorting Republicans to help win *another* special ... in a Trump+47 district. x.com/JohnKingGA/s...
This is Insurance Commissioner John King, a statewide elected official. He is exhorting Republicans to help win *another* special ... in a Trump+47 district. x.com/JohnKingGA/s...
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
GA Republicans seem pretty upset over tonight's special election loss.
This is Insurance Commissioner John King, a statewide elected official. He is exhorting Republicans to help win *another* special ... in a Trump+47 district. x.com/JohnKingGA/s...
This is Insurance Commissioner John King, a statewide elected official. He is exhorting Republicans to help win *another* special ... in a Trump+47 district. x.com/JohnKingGA/s...
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Honestly what scares me about all the "purity test" lingo is that whether my wife and I are allowed to exist in this country as trans women is already being called a purity test too.
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Honestly what scares me about all the "purity test" lingo is that whether my wife and I are allowed to exist in this country as trans women is already being called a purity test too.
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This Georgia flip is in a district that the GOP drew to drown Democratic voters in Athens into a neighboring red county, Oconee.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
December 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This Georgia flip is in a district that the GOP drew to drown Democratic voters in Athens into a neighboring red county, Oconee.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
But tonight, Dems in Athens were out in FULL FORCE to swamp that gerrymander.
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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
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OK, here's where we're at in GA:
—Ruby red Oconee County is confirming that it's all done.
—The Republican is up by 345 votes overall.
—Super-blue Athens is done with early vote *and* with 3/10 Election Day precincts, with the Dem up 82% to 17% there so far. Can he net 346 votes here?
—Ruby red Oconee County is confirming that it's all done.
—The Republican is up by 345 votes overall.
—Super-blue Athens is done with early vote *and* with 3/10 Election Day precincts, with the Dem up 82% to 17% there so far. Can he net 346 votes here?
December 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
OK, here's where we're at in GA:
—Ruby red Oconee County is confirming that it's all done.
—The Republican is up by 345 votes overall.
—Super-blue Athens is done with early vote *and* with 3/10 Election Day precincts, with the Dem up 82% to 17% there so far. Can he net 346 votes here?
—Ruby red Oconee County is confirming that it's all done.
—The Republican is up by 345 votes overall.
—Super-blue Athens is done with early vote *and* with 3/10 Election Day precincts, with the Dem up 82% to 17% there so far. Can he net 346 votes here?
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Florida Republicans tried to link Democrat Eileen Higgins to Zohran Mamdani in tonight's race for Miami mayor. It didn't work out as they'd hoped.
Trump-endorsed candidate for Miami mayor shrugs off Trump’s Mamdani moment
A Miami Congresswoman led an effort to denounce socialism before Mamdani’s White House visit. Trump did the opposite.
www.miamiherald.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Florida Republicans tried to link Democrat Eileen Higgins to Zohran Mamdani in tonight's race for Miami mayor. It didn't work out as they'd hoped.
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Update: Guest, the Republican, has zoomed ahead by 3%, or 400 votes.
This is due to red Oconee County dropping a big part of what it has left. Can blue Athens close the gap?
(To be honest, I'm unusually confused by how Georgia's SoS website is presenting the results, so not 100% sure what's left.)
This is due to red Oconee County dropping a big part of what it has left. Can blue Athens close the gap?
(To be honest, I'm unusually confused by how Georgia's SoS website is presenting the results, so not 100% sure what's left.)
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Update: Guest, the Republican, has zoomed ahead by 3%, or 400 votes.
This is due to red Oconee County dropping a big part of what it has left. Can blue Athens close the gap?
(To be honest, I'm unusually confused by how Georgia's SoS website is presenting the results, so not 100% sure what's left.)
This is due to red Oconee County dropping a big part of what it has left. Can blue Athens close the gap?
(To be honest, I'm unusually confused by how Georgia's SoS website is presenting the results, so not 100% sure what's left.)
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I just came off the House floor after signing the discharge petition to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.
If you want to trade stocks, go to Wall Street. We must bring this bill to the floor to make sure the people know we’re working for them.
If you want to trade stocks, go to Wall Street. We must bring this bill to the floor to make sure the people know we’re working for them.
December 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I just came off the House floor after signing the discharge petition to ban members of Congress from trading stocks.
If you want to trade stocks, go to Wall Street. We must bring this bill to the floor to make sure the people know we’re working for them.
If you want to trade stocks, go to Wall Street. We must bring this bill to the floor to make sure the people know we’re working for them.
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In the Georgia legislative special that Democrats are hoping to flip tonight, things remain quite tight:
Democrat Eric Gisler is currently ahead of Republican Dutch Guest by 2.5%, or 215 votes. The Election Day vote continues to be counted.
Democrat Eric Gisler is currently ahead of Republican Dutch Guest by 2.5%, or 215 votes. The Election Day vote continues to be counted.
December 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
In the Georgia legislative special that Democrats are hoping to flip tonight, things remain quite tight:
Democrat Eric Gisler is currently ahead of Republican Dutch Guest by 2.5%, or 215 votes. The Election Day vote continues to be counted.
Democrat Eric Gisler is currently ahead of Republican Dutch Guest by 2.5%, or 215 votes. The Election Day vote continues to be counted.
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Remember when people said that his supporters weren't racist.... or that racism wasn't "salient" to understanding them.
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Remember when people said that his supporters weren't racist.... or that racism wasn't "salient" to understanding them.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis last year signed a law that gut civilian oversight boards, barring them from investigating instances of police misconduct. A critic said: “They’re making it seem un-American to question policing."
Police Oversight in Florida Is Already Weak. The State Is About to Gut It Further.
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would bar civilian oversight boards from investigating instances of police misconduct, further restricting their limited powers of accountability.
boltsmag.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis last year signed a law that gut civilian oversight boards, barring them from investigating instances of police misconduct. A critic said: “They’re making it seem un-American to question policing."
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how I summarized the race in my election guide
(note the second Democratic win tonight in Miami Beach)
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
(note the second Democratic win tonight in Miami Beach)
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
how I summarized the race in my election guide
(note the second Democratic win tonight in Miami Beach)
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
(note the second Democratic win tonight in Miami Beach)
boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...