Doug Sewell
@dougsewell.bsky.social
Welcome. Typical gay moderate democrat here, and posts reflect that.
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"'If Aftyn Behn comes within 10 points, I absolutely think most Democrats in Tennessee will see this as ammunition to run further to the left in all races,' said a local elected official."
Why Dems Are Pouring Money Into the Tennessee 7th
Party’s high hopes in special election leave Republicans rattled.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"'If Aftyn Behn comes within 10 points, I absolutely think most Democrats in Tennessee will see this as ammunition to run further to the left in all races,' said a local elected official."
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There's hardly an expression that captures the absurd hypocrisy of Trump talking about Comey lying to Congress while his administration is serving up more whoppers than a Burger King during the lunch rush
We’re Led by an Administration of Liars
Trump insisted Comey be prosecuted for supposedly lying to Congress—but his own administration is full of officials who lied to Congress.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
There's hardly an expression that captures the absurd hypocrisy of Trump talking about Comey lying to Congress while his administration is serving up more whoppers than a Burger King during the lunch rush
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Since 2000, political donations from the richest 100 Americans have increased nearly 140x.
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
election.Is
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Since 2000, political donations from the richest 100 Americans have increased nearly 140x.
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
They collectively spent over $1B in 2024, amounting to 1 in every 13 dollars spent during the election.
Is it any wonder why so many regular people feel like they no longer have a voice?
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It’s hard to decide which is more disturbing—that the president of the United States thinks that being disliked is a mitigating factor in the murder of a journalist; or that he considers reporters who ask questions he doesn’t like to be “insubordinate.”
Push Back Against Trump’s Press Abuse
It’s long past time for the Fourth Estate to challenge the president’s unhinged hostility and unbridled misogyny.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s hard to decide which is more disturbing—that the president of the United States thinks that being disliked is a mitigating factor in the murder of a journalist; or that he considers reporters who ask questions he doesn’t like to be “insubordinate.”
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Biden granted mercy to most everyone on federal death row before leaving office. Trump retaliated by putting them in some of the harshest conditions of longterm isolation that American prisons can impose.
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Death Row Prisoners Granted Clemency by Biden Brace for "Living Hell" Under Trump - Bolts
Trump officials are retaliating by imposing the harshest conditions in the entire federal prison system, including near total isolation.
boltsmag.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Biden granted mercy to most everyone on federal death row before leaving office. Trump retaliated by putting them in some of the harshest conditions of longterm isolation that American prisons can impose.
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
Another must-read by @laurengill.bsky.social boltsmag.org/death-row-cl...
They’re called vulture capitalists for a reason.
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
They’re called vulture capitalists for a reason.
The ads keep writing themselves.
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The ads keep writing themselves.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Politicians on both sides benefit from the status quo in healthcare coverage.
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Politicians on both sides benefit from the status quo in healthcare coverage.
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Pretty remarkable that Trump has installed someone on the Saudi dole — Jared Kushner collects millions in fees from the Saudis every year — in a key role for America's most sensitive and consequential foreign policy negotiations (Gaza, Ukraine), and it is largely TREATED AS A NON-STORY
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Pretty remarkable that Trump has installed someone on the Saudi dole — Jared Kushner collects millions in fees from the Saudis every year — in a key role for America's most sensitive and consequential foreign policy negotiations (Gaza, Ukraine), and it is largely TREATED AS A NON-STORY
Corporate welfare is a real thing.
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Corporate welfare is a real thing.
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The biggest divide is not between “right” and “left." It’s between democracy and oligarchy. The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us. They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The biggest divide is not between “right” and “left." It’s between democracy and oligarchy. The billionaires who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us. They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see that they have all the wealth and power.
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Sign at the US Military Academy at West Point:
November 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Sign at the US Military Academy at West Point:
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Big Tech is plotting a multi-million dollar lobbying blitz to oppose AI regulation at the state and federal level.
Now, Trump and some Republicans are reportedly looking to resurrect a ban on all state-level AI regulation.
Always follow the money. youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?...
Now, Trump and some Republicans are reportedly looking to resurrect a ban on all state-level AI regulation.
Always follow the money. youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?...
Big Tech's AI Power-Grab
YouTube video by Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Big Tech is plotting a multi-million dollar lobbying blitz to oppose AI regulation at the state and federal level.
Now, Trump and some Republicans are reportedly looking to resurrect a ban on all state-level AI regulation.
Always follow the money. youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?...
Now, Trump and some Republicans are reportedly looking to resurrect a ban on all state-level AI regulation.
Always follow the money. youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?...
They follow the rules when it’s con-veeen-yent.
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
They follow the rules when it’s con-veeen-yent.
That’s not why they were sent to Congress.
November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
That’s not why they were sent to Congress.
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WTF?! "Kash Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend." FBI head Patel used YOUR tax dollars to protect his girlfriend when she was at her singing events. This is the most CORRUPT regime ever! NY Times Gift link for must read: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
WTF?! "Kash Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend." FBI head Patel used YOUR tax dollars to protect his girlfriend when she was at her singing events. This is the most CORRUPT regime ever! NY Times Gift link for must read: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
How does this work? Naivety and cognitive dissonance.
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How does this work? Naivety and cognitive dissonance.
Still true in 2025, sadly.
November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Still true in 2025, sadly.
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I, for one, have only really thought about the VRA through the prism of federal elections, not local elections.
But this well-reported piece reminds us that ending the VRA will have an impact on ALL levels of representative government.
Via @pascalsabino.bsky.social.
boltsmag.org/voting-right...
But this well-reported piece reminds us that ending the VRA will have an impact on ALL levels of representative government.
Via @pascalsabino.bsky.social.
boltsmag.org/voting-right...
Black Residents in West Tennessee Just Won Fairer Districts. Now Comes SCOTUS. - Bolts
The Supreme Court may further erode the Voting Rights Act in an upcoming decision. Beyond affecting Congress, that would reverberate across local governments nationwide.
boltsmag.org
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I, for one, have only really thought about the VRA through the prism of federal elections, not local elections.
But this well-reported piece reminds us that ending the VRA will have an impact on ALL levels of representative government.
Via @pascalsabino.bsky.social.
boltsmag.org/voting-right...
But this well-reported piece reminds us that ending the VRA will have an impact on ALL levels of representative government.
Via @pascalsabino.bsky.social.
boltsmag.org/voting-right...
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JFK's vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of Trump.
Trump Is Destroying JFK’s America
Kennedy’s vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of the current president.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
JFK's vision of a country built up through the service of its citizens is fundamentally incompatible with the vulgar cynicism of Trump.
