Erika Andrade
@erika-andrade.bsky.social
@_ErikaAndrade_ on X (formerly @eawrite). Writer, Professor, Latina, Activist. #Truth, facts, democracy, kindness, and accountability matter!
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NEW: Alan Dershowitz tells Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor "You are a real mensch:" Newly released emails show that Florida federal prosecutors had "social" meetings with Epstein's lawyers as they worked to mitigate the sex trafficker's sentence. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
As Epstein’s cushy jail sentence raised concerns, his lawyers went on charm offensive
The Epstein Files show how his attorneys mixed personal and business relationships with prosecutors who had agreed to settle Epstein’s case.
www.miamiherald.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
NEW: Alan Dershowitz tells Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor "You are a real mensch:" Newly released emails show that Florida federal prosecutors had "social" meetings with Epstein's lawyers as they worked to mitigate the sex trafficker's sentence. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
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Rob Reiner built a remarkable acting and directing career that went far beyond his comic origins. David Sims on his quiet brilliance and always-surprising versatility: theatln.tc/SrVxTCky
December 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Rob Reiner built a remarkable acting and directing career that went far beyond his comic origins. David Sims on his quiet brilliance and always-surprising versatility: theatln.tc/SrVxTCky
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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There are only two offenses the Constitution goes out of its way to specifically say merit impeachment, and this is one of them.
GOP operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, convicted election fraudsters, were paid $960,000 in the second quarter to secure a pardon for a former nursing-home operator who defrauded the government of $38 million. Trump pardoned the man, Joseph Schwartz, last month.
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
There are only two offenses the Constitution goes out of its way to specifically say merit impeachment, and this is one of them.
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RIP First Amendment
December 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
RIP First Amendment
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“Conservatives would never accept a left-wing government using regulatory favoritism to pressure conservative media”—but now that this is occurring at CBS, they offer “pointillistic defenses” of Bari Weiss spiking a “60 Minutes” story, @jonathanchait argues.
Stop Defending Bari Weiss
It is impossible to take her actions at face value given the context in which she is operating.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“Conservatives would never accept a left-wing government using regulatory favoritism to pressure conservative media”—but now that this is occurring at CBS, they offer “pointillistic defenses” of Bari Weiss spiking a “60 Minutes” story, @jonathanchait argues.
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🧑🎄🎄Happy Holidays to our democracy defenders and independent media connoisseurs.
YOU are the best gift! Thank you for supporting our work, which allows us to continuously deliver the latest voting rights, election and democracy news to you.
YOU are the best gift! Thank you for supporting our work, which allows us to continuously deliver the latest voting rights, election and democracy news to you.
December 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🧑🎄🎄Happy Holidays to our democracy defenders and independent media connoisseurs.
YOU are the best gift! Thank you for supporting our work, which allows us to continuously deliver the latest voting rights, election and democracy news to you.
YOU are the best gift! Thank you for supporting our work, which allows us to continuously deliver the latest voting rights, election and democracy news to you.
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Perhaps I can help this research effort.
1. Origins of TDS lie in revulsion at a dangerous bigot coming to power.
2. Manifestations of TDS include joining others to resist Trump’s authoritarian efforts.
3. Effects of TDS are an enlivening of the intellect snd a sharpening of the conscience.
1. Origins of TDS lie in revulsion at a dangerous bigot coming to power.
2. Manifestations of TDS include joining others to resist Trump’s authoritarian efforts.
3. Effects of TDS are an enlivening of the intellect snd a sharpening of the conscience.
Shamp’s Senate Bill 1070 would direct the #Arizona Dept of Health Services to conduct or support research to “advance the understanding of Trump Derangement Syndrome, including its origins, manifestations and long-term effects on individuals, communities and public discourse.”
Arizona lawmaker wants state to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
What, your heart isn't bursting with love for the commander in chief? Are you feeling OK?
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Perhaps I can help this research effort.
1. Origins of TDS lie in revulsion at a dangerous bigot coming to power.
2. Manifestations of TDS include joining others to resist Trump’s authoritarian efforts.
3. Effects of TDS are an enlivening of the intellect snd a sharpening of the conscience.
1. Origins of TDS lie in revulsion at a dangerous bigot coming to power.
2. Manifestations of TDS include joining others to resist Trump’s authoritarian efforts.
3. Effects of TDS are an enlivening of the intellect snd a sharpening of the conscience.
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Goebbles would be proud of this targeted propaganda bs.
Goebbles would be proud of this targeted propaganda bs.
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Goebbles would be proud of this targeted propaganda bs.
Goebbles would be proud of this targeted propaganda bs.
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The list. 25 men settled and more:
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
December 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The list. 25 men settled and more:
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
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Cancelled US comedian Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Christmas message to UK
Cancelled US comedian Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Christmas message to UK
TV host who came under pressure from Trump government will say: ‘From a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year’
The US comedian whose late-night show was briefly cancelled after pressure from Donald Trump’s government is to urge UK audiences to stand up for free speech.
In a defiant alternative Christmas message on Channel 4, Jimmy Kimmel will liken the first year of Trump’s second administration to the rise of fascism. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Cancelled US comedian Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Christmas message to UK
Thank you Johnson. Reason to vote said right out loud.
They use “radical left” “fake news” blah blah noise.
We all know they mean Americans not sucking up, who see prices every day, and see them all for who they are - grifters, real swamp liars who DO NOT put America or Americans first.
They use “radical left” “fake news” blah blah noise.
We all know they mean Americans not sucking up, who see prices every day, and see them all for who they are - grifters, real swamp liars who DO NOT put America or Americans first.
Johnson: If we lose the House majority, the radical left will impeach President Trump.
December 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thank you Johnson. Reason to vote said right out loud.
They use “radical left” “fake news” blah blah noise.
We all know they mean Americans not sucking up, who see prices every day, and see them all for who they are - grifters, real swamp liars who DO NOT put America or Americans first.
They use “radical left” “fake news” blah blah noise.
We all know they mean Americans not sucking up, who see prices every day, and see them all for who they are - grifters, real swamp liars who DO NOT put America or Americans first.
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I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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December 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I am furious that DOJ ignored the new federal law requiring release of the Epstein Files. I am equally angry that so many in legacy media seem not to care.
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
My latest for Democracy Docket lays out the case. Sign up now to access this and all premium content. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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"Where are the countless hours of footage that Jeffrey Epstein secretly recorded of people in his various homes?! We know Trump’s DOJ possesses numerous hard drives which contain footage taken from Epstein’s homes."
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
Where is the footage Jeffrey Epstein secretly recorded of people in his houses?!
This footage could finally lead to justice for the survivors
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"Where are the countless hours of footage that Jeffrey Epstein secretly recorded of people in his various homes?! We know Trump’s DOJ possesses numerous hard drives which contain footage taken from Epstein’s homes."
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
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“The tens of thousands of pages made public omitt[ed] some of the most closely watched materials, including FBI interviews with victims and internal Justice Department memos on charging decisions.”
apnews.com/article/epst...
apnews.com/article/epst...
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
Two decades after Jeffrey Epstein was first reported to police, the Justice Department has started to publicly release investigative files on the late sex offender and his longtime confidant Ghislaine...
apnews.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“The tens of thousands of pages made public omitt[ed] some of the most closely watched materials, including FBI interviews with victims and internal Justice Department memos on charging decisions.”
apnews.com/article/epst...
apnews.com/article/epst...
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It’s also very funny that DOJ chose to call the page where they’re posting this stuff the Epstein Library.
December 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It’s also very funny that DOJ chose to call the page where they’re posting this stuff the Epstein Library.
The list. 25 men settled and more:
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
December 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The list. 25 men settled and more:
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
“Here is a link to the Epstein Files on the Palm Beach State Attorney’s website. You will learn more about the case here than what was released by the DOJ Friday: sa15.org/public-recor... “
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The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
The Epstein Files: My observations
Nothing to See Here
jkbjournalist.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
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An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files. n.pr/4pO8hXB
Available to download Friday, some Epstein files no longer there Saturday afternoon
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
n.pr
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files. n.pr/4pO8hXB
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The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
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Much reporting re DOJ’s omissions and redactions…but whose decisions were they? Surely they went up the line to Blanche and Bondi? Did they overrule career staff? Did they consult with the White House? With Trump?
And if it’s a unitary executive, aren’t they all Trump’s decisions, redactions, etc?
And if it’s a unitary executive, aren’t they all Trump’s decisions, redactions, etc?
December 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Much reporting re DOJ’s omissions and redactions…but whose decisions were they? Surely they went up the line to Blanche and Bondi? Did they overrule career staff? Did they consult with the White House? With Trump?
And if it’s a unitary executive, aren’t they all Trump’s decisions, redactions, etc?
And if it’s a unitary executive, aren’t they all Trump’s decisions, redactions, etc?
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The @oversightdemocrats.house.gov have done a great job on Epstein. My only suggestion to them, and to their colleagues, is that they say, instead of “we need transparency,” “we need the truth.” “We need the truth” is simple, kind of catchy…and true.
This photo, file 468, from the Epstein files that includes Donald Trump has apparently now been removed from the DOJ release.
AG Bondi, is this true? What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public.
AG Bondi, is this true? What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public.
December 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The @oversightdemocrats.house.gov have done a great job on Epstein. My only suggestion to them, and to their colleagues, is that they say, instead of “we need transparency,” “we need the truth.” “We need the truth” is simple, kind of catchy…and true.
Who’s surprised?
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BREAKING: The Justice Department appears to have pulled a photo containing images of President Trump from the thousands of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein it released Friday.
DOJ Likely Pulled Photo of Trump from Released Epstein Files
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Who’s surprised?
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BREAKING: The Justice Department appears to have pulled a photo containing images of President Trump from the thousands of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein it released Friday.
DOJ Likely Pulled Photo of Trump from Released Epstein Files
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
BREAKING: The Justice Department appears to have pulled a photo containing images of President Trump from the thousands of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein it released Friday.