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It’s hard to believe that one man can cause so much stress, so much fear, so much pain and suffering…a man who took an oath to preserve and protect our Constitution. This man, who is inciting terror across our land, must be removed from office. In a sane world, it would happen immediately.
December 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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just-jack-1.bsky.social
What we’re being told is that a guy who is an adjudicated rapist, who was credibly accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, who paid hush money to a porn star, who cheated on all his wives, who is mentioned hundreds of times in the Epstein files, couldn’t possibly be a sexual predator.
December 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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zenofdesign.com
Bill Clinton releasing a statement saying 'release the Epstein files, you cowards' was not on my bingo list.
December 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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annabower.bsky.social
“These men risked their lives to speak with us. We have a moral and professional obligation to the sources who entrusted us with their
stories. Abandoning them now is a betrayal of the most basic tenet of journalism: giving voice to the voiceless.”
annabower.bsky.social Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 5d
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
News Team, Thank you for the notes and texts. I apologize for not reaching out earlier. I learned on Saturday that Bari Weiss spiked our story, INSIDE CECOT, which was supposed to air tonight. We (Ori and I) asked for a call to discuss her decision. She did not afford us that courtesy/opportunity. Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices. It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now-after every rigorous internal check has been met is not an editorial decision, it is a political one. We requested responses to questions and/or interviews with DHS, the White House, and the State Department. Government silence is a statement, not a VETO. Their refusal to be interviewed is a tactical maneuver designed to kill the story. If the administration's refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we have effectively handed them a "kill switch" for any reporting they find inconvenient. If the standard for airing a story becomes "the government must agree to be interviewed," then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state. These men risked their lives to speak with us. We have a moral and professional obligation to the sources who entrusted us with their stories. Abandoning them now is a betrayal of the most basic tenet of journalism: giving voice to the voiceless. CBS spiked the Jeffrey Wigand interview due to legal concerns, nearly destroying the credibility of this broadcast. It took years to recover from that "low point." By pulling this story to shield an administration, we are repeating that history, but for political optics rather than legal ones. We have been promoting this story on social media for days. Our viewers are expecting it. When it fails to air without a credible explanation, the public will correctly identify this as corporate censorship. We are trading 50 years of "Gold Standard" reputation for a single week of political quiet. I care too much about this broadcast to watch it be dismantled without a fight. Sharyn
December 22, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Next week will be a big week for democracy in court and there is no better way to stay informed than by subscribing to Democracy Docket. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
October 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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lonestarleft.com
When democracy is on the line, your buddy list doesn’t matter.
F*ck Your Friendships
When democracy is on the line, your buddy list doesn’t matter.
www.lonestarleft.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
john4texas.bsky.social
National Guard will be armed. Welcome to a fascist police state.
marcelias.bsky.social Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Aug 16
In other words: They lied.
August 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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rweingarten.bsky.social
Do you know about how Norway's teachers stood up to Nazis? I talk about it in my new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers. You can preorder here: www.WhyFascistsFearTeachers.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
john4texas.bsky.social
Ted Cruz should be deported to Canada.
July 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM
john4texas.bsky.social
#cancuncruz hates Americans.
July 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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egbertowillies.com
What does Mamdani’s win mean for progressives all over the country?

Zohran Mamdani's win in New York is instructive for both progressive and centrist Democrats. America wants progressive change without fear.
What does Mamdani’s win mean for progressives all over the country?
Zohran Mamdani's win in New York is instructive for both progressive and centrist Democrats. America wants progressive change without fear.
egbertowillies.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
john4texas.bsky.social
Ha!!! #tedcruz gets smacked down.
June 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Political violence must always be condemned.
June 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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scotgallaher.bsky.social
“Challenge people with more power than you. Defend people with less power than you.” - George Clooney @cnn.com
Hear how George Clooney responded to protesters during his live performance
YouTube video by CNN
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June 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic who has trafficked in conspiracy theories, purges all 17 members of an advisory committee on immunization to the CDC as he continues to upend scientific conventions. @apoorvanyt.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...
Kennedy Removes All C.D.C. Vaccine Panel Experts
www.nytimes.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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#OperationEpstein #PedophilePresident #MolestaLago #VirginiaGiuffre
June 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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harriscodemocrats.bsky.social
HCDP stands with the LGBTQIA+ community this month and EVERY month. Happy Pride from all of us at the Harris County Democratic Party!
June 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
How long until Sean Duffy tries to blame Buttigieg and Biden for this?
briantylercohen.bsky.social Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · May 12
Aaaand there it is.
May 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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harriscodemocrats.bsky.social
HCDP is hiring an Outreach Coordinator! Swipe to learn more or visit www.harrisdemocrats.org/work. Review of applications begins May 29th!
WE’RE HIRING OUTREACH COORDINATOR Position Summary Harris County Democratic Party (HCDP) is seeking a self-motivated organizer, recruiter, and communicator to serve as Outreach Coordinator. The Outreach Coordinator will provide support to the Harris County Democratic Clubs and Organizations, Democratic elected officials, Democratic campaigns, Precinct Chairs, and volunteers. The Outreach Coordinator will report to the HCDP Executive Director. Job Responsibilities Work directly with HCDP Clubs and Organizations, Precinct Chairs, and volunteers Provide VAN training and support Organize volunteer events Recruit additional volunteers Provide Precinct Chair and volunteer training Run phone banks and block walks Help HCDP run various events Promptly answer voicemails, phone calls, and emails from Precinct Chairs and volunteers. Prepare reports, presentations, documents, and other information necessary to support and advance HCDP’s goals. Support the work of other HCDP staff members as needed. Perform other duties that advance HCDP’s goals and support the effective and collegial work of the Party and its stakeholders. Performs other related duties as assigned How to Apply Salary: $3300 - $3800 per month. Full time Please submit a cover letter and resumé to nicole@harrisdemocrats.com Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2025
May 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
john4texas.bsky.social
This is important.
joycewhitevance.bsky.social Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · May 14
If you pay attention to just one thing tonight, make it this
socialsecurityworks.org Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · May 13
WATCH: @aoc.bsky.social explains how the Republican bill will:

- Gut Medicaid
- Increase premiums for private health insurance
- Force rural hospitals to close

All to give a giant tax handout to billionaires.
May 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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crockett.house.gov
Imagine dismantling the only federal agency dedicated to uplifting minority businesses—
That’s exactly what Trump did.

The MBDA went from nearly 100 employees to just a few.

You don’t gut an agency like that unless you’re trying to kill its mission.
Trump Severs Funding for Minority Business Centers as He Dismantles the MBDA
The Minority Business Development Agency–which employed about 100 workers at full capacity–is reportedly down to one employee.
www.inc.com
April 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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harriscodemocrats.bsky.social
Republicans broke our public schools, so why should we trust them to fix them?

Check out the latest Capitol Confidential with texasdemocrats.bsky.social Chair KendallScudder.bsky.social, and tune in this Saturday at 10 for reppennymshaw.bsky.social! Register @ bit.ly/Capitol-Conf...
April 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
john4texas.bsky.social
Break it up.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 14
The FTC on Monday accused Meta of creating a monopoly that bought start-ups that stood in its way, kicking off a landmark antitrust trial that could dismantle a social media empire that has transformed how the world connects.
Meta’s Antitrust Trial Begins as FTC Argues Company Built Social Media Monopoly
The tech giant went to court on Monday in an antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape its business.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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harriscodemocrats.bsky.social
Join HCDP as we take part in the April 5th nationwide Hands Off protests!

We'll meet at noon at Houston City Hall to demand Donald Trump and Elon Musk keep their hands off what's ours!

Sign up at: www.mobilize.us/hcdp/event/7...
April 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM