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@marcelias.bsky.social: We "need to tell Republicans that if they take 5 seats, we're going to put 30 seats on the table... When people say to me 'don't bring a knife to a gunfight,' I don't even want to bring a gun to a gunfight. I want to bring missiles to the gunfight."
July 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
@marcelias.bsky.social: We "need to tell Republicans that if they take 5 seats, we're going to put 30 seats on the table... When people say to me 'don't bring a knife to a gunfight,' I don't even want to bring a gun to a gunfight. I want to bring missiles to the gunfight."
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This is Virginia Guiffre's statement to Ghislane Maxwell, read by Guiffre's attorney in court the day Maxwell was sentenced.
I had to divide it into 2 parts. Please read each & share.
These are the words of a child rape victim, a victim of the monster Trump now protecting & arranging her freedom.
I had to divide it into 2 parts. Please read each & share.
These are the words of a child rape victim, a victim of the monster Trump now protecting & arranging her freedom.
August 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This is Virginia Guiffre's statement to Ghislane Maxwell, read by Guiffre's attorney in court the day Maxwell was sentenced.
I had to divide it into 2 parts. Please read each & share.
These are the words of a child rape victim, a victim of the monster Trump now protecting & arranging her freedom.
I had to divide it into 2 parts. Please read each & share.
These are the words of a child rape victim, a victim of the monster Trump now protecting & arranging her freedom.
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Trump in Florida: A report on banality of evil.
Trump is now taking questions in front of the literal cages that will house migrants in DeSantis's new camp
July 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Trump in Florida: A report on banality of evil.
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A MUST READ: "In decision after decision, it became clear that the Republican justices have gerrymandered the law to generate a bunch of legal rules that fit pretty neatly into the Republican Party’s preferences." - @leahlitman.bsky.social
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
How the Supreme Court Gerrymandered the Law to Serve the GOP
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A MUST READ: "In decision after decision, it became clear that the Republican justices have gerrymandered the law to generate a bunch of legal rules that fit pretty neatly into the Republican Party’s preferences." - @leahlitman.bsky.social
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
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Republicans are already laying the foundation to undermine a fair 2026 midterm election in Georgia, where they’re working to install voting skeptics on local election boards. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Ahead of 2026, Georgia Republicans Are Quietly Installing Election Conspiracy Theorists on Local Boards
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Republicans are already laying the foundation to undermine a fair 2026 midterm election in Georgia, where they’re working to install voting skeptics on local election boards. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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"Local law enforcement agencies are extremely likely to increase the violent and disproportionate policing of anti-MAGA protests, as well as the mass arrests of protesters." -- @jesspish.bsky.social www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s Crackdown on Protests is Spreading to Local Law Enforcement
Opinion | Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he has led a high-profile campaign to crack down on lawful protests.
www.democracydocket.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"Local law enforcement agencies are extremely likely to increase the violent and disproportionate policing of anti-MAGA protests, as well as the mass arrests of protesters." -- @jesspish.bsky.social www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
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The fact that the legacy media still holds this event is the single best advertising for pro-democracy independent media. Next time you hear them puzzle about declining ratings or readership, send them this post.
Breaking: The White House Correspondents' Association is reversing course and canceling its plans to have comedian Amber Ruffin headline this year's annual fundraising dinner in DC.
March 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The fact that the legacy media still holds this event is the single best advertising for pro-democracy independent media. Next time you hear them puzzle about declining ratings or readership, send them this post.
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From our reporter in Berlin!
March 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
From our reporter in Berlin!
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March 14th at noon there will be marches at all state capitols for Veterans.
March 9, 2025 at 2:46 AM
March 14th at noon there will be marches at all state capitols for Veterans.
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NEW VIDEO: I have never seen as many federal judges angry with the federal government as there are right now. And one judge in Rhode Island seems poised to find someone in criminal contempt.
Paige and I discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVzF...
Paige and I discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVzF...
Judge Says Trump Admin Violated Court Order, Threatens Contempt
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
NEW VIDEO: I have never seen as many federal judges angry with the federal government as there are right now. And one judge in Rhode Island seems poised to find someone in criminal contempt.
Paige and I discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVzF...
Paige and I discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVzF...
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I have nothing but respect for @gtconway.bsky.social. Anytime he wants to discuss the law, count me in!
I’m sorry can we have more of this! Marc and George discussing the law. Make a morning show for Pete’s sake
The Morning Brief with Marc & George
You’re welcome.
The Morning Brief with Marc & George
You’re welcome.
February 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I have nothing but respect for @gtconway.bsky.social. Anytime he wants to discuss the law, count me in!
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We cannot ignore how shockingly abnormal it is for a private citizen — who himself has contracts with the federal government — to dispatch a private army of executives, data experts and recent high schoolers to dictate policies to federal agencies. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/elon...
Elon Musk Hollows Government So Trump Can Refill It
From Marc | In more than 30 lawsuits filed against the new administration, the government has not won one on the merits.
www.democracydocket.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:15 AM
We cannot ignore how shockingly abnormal it is for a private citizen — who himself has contracts with the federal government — to dispatch a private army of executives, data experts and recent high schoolers to dictate policies to federal agencies. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/elon...
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Marc Elias has become a leading voice in organizing resistance efforts. His guidance to supporters encompasses multiple approaches, including supporting independent media, maintaining consistent opposition to GOP initiatives and engaging in advocacy across various platforms and personal settings.
Liberals arm up with cash, counseling for Trump 2.0
President Donald Trump’s aggressive start to his new term has sparked responses ranging from organized resistance to mental health coping strategies as liberals face his return to power.
www.washingtontimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Marc Elias has become a leading voice in organizing resistance efforts. His guidance to supporters encompasses multiple approaches, including supporting independent media, maintaining consistent opposition to GOP initiatives and engaging in advocacy across various platforms and personal settings.
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🚨BREAKING: Alliance for Retired Americans and two labor unions file lawsuit against Treasury Dept. to block disclosure of personal and financial information to Musk and DOGE.
Follow @democracydocket.com for details on this and every pro-democracy lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com
Follow @democracydocket.com for details on this and every pro-democracy lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
🚨BREAKING: Alliance for Retired Americans and two labor unions file lawsuit against Treasury Dept. to block disclosure of personal and financial information to Musk and DOGE.
Follow @democracydocket.com for details on this and every pro-democracy lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com
Follow @democracydocket.com for details on this and every pro-democracy lawsuit. www.democracydocket.com
This!!
A few weeks ago I had a chance to interview Ken Martin, about his commitment to have the DNC fight for voting rights. His answer gives me hope that we will again see the DNC take a leadership role in the fight for democracy. youtu.be/_vbbvO_fx0Y
Ken Martin: Get the DNC Out of D.C.
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
February 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This!!
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If you are looking for the guardrails on MAGA extremism, it does not reside in government institutions or norms. Nor will you find any courage in the boardrooms of large corporations as they bow and scrape before Trump.
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
Courts Are the Last Guardrail
From Marc | If democracy is to survive the next four years, the courts will need to perform each of these functions.
www.democracydocket.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
If you are looking for the guardrails on MAGA extremism, it does not reside in government institutions or norms. Nor will you find any courage in the boardrooms of large corporations as they bow and scrape before Trump.
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
That leaves only the courts.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/cour...
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If you are a leader who previously boasted about your pro-democracy positions, you have a greater obligation. If you feel obliged to obey Trump, spare us your justifications. Just tell us you are too scared to fight. If you feel the need to bow down, let someone with more courage take your spot.
Now Is the Time for Courage
From Marc | I started Democracy Docket to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
If you are a leader who previously boasted about your pro-democracy positions, you have a greater obligation. If you feel obliged to obey Trump, spare us your justifications. Just tell us you are too scared to fight. If you feel the need to bow down, let someone with more courage take your spot.
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"I’m particularly worried about the effects on civil society, even over the short-term. Our nonprofit sector is more than 5% of GDP, and contributes $3.7 trillion to the economy each year, employing more than 10% of the workforce."-- @guitarwatson.bsky.social
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump Aims To Destroy American Civil Society. Here’s Why He Must Be Stopped.
Opinion | I think there’s a strong adjunct role for most of us building anti-MAGA strength in the 21 months left till the U.S. midterm elections in 2026.
www.democracydocket.com
January 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"I’m particularly worried about the effects on civil society, even over the short-term. Our nonprofit sector is more than 5% of GDP, and contributes $3.7 trillion to the economy each year, employing more than 10% of the workforce."-- @guitarwatson.bsky.social
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
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NY Times, Oct. 8, 1933.
February 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
NY Times, Oct. 8, 1933.
@marcelias.bsky.social Happy Birthday! I wish you many happy returns of the day. Thank you for your tireless work to save our democracy.
February 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@marcelias.bsky.social Happy Birthday! I wish you many happy returns of the day. Thank you for your tireless work to save our democracy.
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Coffee grown in climate controlled underground bunkers at enormous energy and water costs, not to mention America has to wait for the plants to grow into trees, and forget 'sun-ripened'. It takes 2000 coffee cherries to make 1 pound of coffee. Just cut the BS and trade properly with Columbia!
January 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Coffee grown in climate controlled underground bunkers at enormous energy and water costs, not to mention America has to wait for the plants to grow into trees, and forget 'sun-ripened'. It takes 2000 coffee cherries to make 1 pound of coffee. Just cut the BS and trade properly with Columbia!
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Trying to deport the First People' - absolutely insanity!
Indigenous tribes across this nation must rise up!
This is Our Land, you go!
UsTiKawaNi 🪶
Indigenous tribes across this nation must rise up!
This is Our Land, you go!
UsTiKawaNi 🪶
On social media, several Navajo Nation tribal members say they have had their nationality questioned. The accounts are not verified but Navajos who live off the reservation say they are concerned about being swept up in raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Navajo Nation President responds after concern tribal members could be detained by ICE
Some Indigenous people fear racial profiling and a lack of adequate IDs could lead to confusion during possible raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
www.knau.org
January 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Trying to deport the First People' - absolutely insanity!
Indigenous tribes across this nation must rise up!
This is Our Land, you go!
UsTiKawaNi 🪶
Indigenous tribes across this nation must rise up!
This is Our Land, you go!
UsTiKawaNi 🪶
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In 1971, the Jim Crow era was over, but oppression carried on. Jimmy Carter was sworn in as Governor of Georgia.
In his Inaugural address, he declared “the time for racial discrimination is over”.
President Carter always had the spine to speak up, no matter the cost of the cause. Be like Carter.
In his Inaugural address, he declared “the time for racial discrimination is over”.
President Carter always had the spine to speak up, no matter the cost of the cause. Be like Carter.
December 30, 2024 at 8:42 PM
In 1971, the Jim Crow era was over, but oppression carried on. Jimmy Carter was sworn in as Governor of Georgia.
In his Inaugural address, he declared “the time for racial discrimination is over”.
President Carter always had the spine to speak up, no matter the cost of the cause. Be like Carter.
In his Inaugural address, he declared “the time for racial discrimination is over”.
President Carter always had the spine to speak up, no matter the cost of the cause. Be like Carter.