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A friend in Minneapolis just sent me this video. Looks like thousands have come together for a vigil after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. This was my neighborhood for several years before coming to Portland.
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A friend in Minneapolis just sent me this video. Looks like thousands have come together for a vigil after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. This was my neighborhood for several years before coming to Portland.
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At some point, I would love to see an interviewer ask someone from the Trump administration which specific portion of Article II they are relying on.
Pam Bondi: "This was well within the president's Article 2 powers. It was a law enforcement function to arrest indicted individuals in Venezuela."
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 AM
At some point, I would love to see an interviewer ask someone from the Trump administration which specific portion of Article II they are relying on.
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When Trump returned to power, some people questioned whether the resistance was dead or his agenda would be met with defiance and backlash.
Thank you for proving them wrong.
Thank you for proving them wrong.
January 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
When Trump returned to power, some people questioned whether the resistance was dead or his agenda would be met with defiance and backlash.
Thank you for proving them wrong.
Thank you for proving them wrong.
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We can’t afford to have a Democratic Party that’s divided between fighters and folders — and we don’t have to accept the status quo. As grassroots organizers and voters, we will soon have the power to remake the party: indivisible2026.org/?utm_source=bluesky
January 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
We can’t afford to have a Democratic Party that’s divided between fighters and folders — and we don’t have to accept the status quo. As grassroots organizers and voters, we will soon have the power to remake the party: indivisible2026.org/?utm_source=bluesky
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ICYMI: The deposition transcript of Former Special Counsel, Jack Smith, has been released by the House Judiciary Committee.
(I’ll share my thoughts and observations after I’ve had the chance to review it.)
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
(I’ll share my thoughts and observations after I’ve had the chance to review it.)
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
judiciary.house.gov
December 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
ICYMI: The deposition transcript of Former Special Counsel, Jack Smith, has been released by the House Judiciary Committee.
(I’ll share my thoughts and observations after I’ve had the chance to review it.)
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
(I’ll share my thoughts and observations after I’ve had the chance to review it.)
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl isn’t just a halftime show—it’s a sign that MAGA is losing its grip on American culture. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/bad-bunny-...
MAGA Is Losing the Culture War, And Bad Bunny Proves It
MAGA's meltdown over the Super Bowl halftime show was a major tell
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl isn’t just a halftime show—it’s a sign that MAGA is losing its grip on American culture. thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/bad-bunny-...
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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I’m old enough to remember when CBS News would never have surrendered to a demagogic president or any other politician. Remember Edward R. Murrow?
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m old enough to remember when CBS News would never have surrendered to a demagogic president or any other politician. Remember Edward R. Murrow?
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It’s Furry Friends Friday! 🐾💜
We still haven’t completed our holiday checklist. But Lucky is ready for the chance to take a small break.
How are all of y’all doing as we inch closer to the Christmas holiday?
We still haven’t completed our holiday checklist. But Lucky is ready for the chance to take a small break.
How are all of y’all doing as we inch closer to the Christmas holiday?
December 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It’s Furry Friends Friday! 🐾💜
We still haven’t completed our holiday checklist. But Lucky is ready for the chance to take a small break.
How are all of y’all doing as we inch closer to the Christmas holiday?
We still haven’t completed our holiday checklist. But Lucky is ready for the chance to take a small break.
How are all of y’all doing as we inch closer to the Christmas holiday?
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Breaking: The Trump administration announces that they will not be complying with today’s deadline to release the full Epstein Files.
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
December 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Breaking: The Trump administration announces that they will not be complying with today’s deadline to release the full Epstein Files.
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
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NEW VIDEO: I explain the Republican Voter Suppression War Machine — a breakdown of the tactics, laws, and strategies that GOP is using to restrict voting access in the United States. youtu.be/di-eBOz4dRU?...
Trump's Plan to Steal the Election: What's Beneath the Surface?
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW VIDEO: I explain the Republican Voter Suppression War Machine — a breakdown of the tactics, laws, and strategies that GOP is using to restrict voting access in the United States. youtu.be/di-eBOz4dRU?...
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Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
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With grocery prices and rents rising, Senate Republicans just voted to double healthcare premiums at the end of the month for millions of Americans.
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
With grocery prices and rents rising, Senate Republicans just voted to double healthcare premiums at the end of the month for millions of Americans.
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Donald Trump just ended a rule that required airlines to compensate you for delayed or canceled flights.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
Trump just ended a rule that required airlines to compensate you for delayed or canceled flights.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Donald Trump just ended a rule that required airlines to compensate you for delayed or canceled flights.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
Why?
Maybe because the airlines donated big bucks to Trump. Or maybe because the Secretary of Transportation used to be an airline lobbyist.
Either way, you lose.
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Chief Justice John Roberts has been working to neuter the Voting Rights Act since the beginning of his career—and he may soon achieve his goal, David Daley argues.
John Roberts’s Dream Is Finally Coming True
The Chief Justice has been working to neuter the Voting Rights Act since the beginning of his career.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Chief Justice John Roberts has been working to neuter the Voting Rights Act since the beginning of his career—and he may soon achieve his goal, David Daley argues.
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As a hedge fund owner, Scott Bessent avoided over $900K in Medicare taxes by exploiting a major loophole.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As a hedge fund owner, Scott Bessent avoided over $900K in Medicare taxes by exploiting a major loophole.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
As Treasury Secretary, he now oversees the IRS — which has backed away from closing the loophole since Trump took office.
The foxes are guarding the henhouse.
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Mapped: Where Redistricting Battles Are Unfolding Nationwide. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/liv...
Live Redistricting Tracker: All the Republican Gerrymanders — and Democrats’ Counter-Moves
Facing increasingly dire polls, President Donald Trump is determined to prevent Democrats from reclaiming the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections. So he’s pressuring Republican-controlled states ...
www.democracydocket.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Mapped: Where Redistricting Battles Are Unfolding Nationwide. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/liv...
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ICE grabs father by the neck—send him into violent seizure while his arms lock up around his toddler.
"He's having seizure and they're trying to rip the baby out of his hands!"
Agents then handcuff him—before putting in ambulance with his child.
Mother is detained by agents as target of arrest.
"He's having seizure and they're trying to rip the baby out of his hands!"
Agents then handcuff him—before putting in ambulance with his child.
Mother is detained by agents as target of arrest.
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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The data is out there. 1 Million Layoffs so far. He can lie all he wants. www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Job Losses Pass 1 Million For 2025, With Grim Outlook For Seasonal Hiring
A new report largely blames "disruptive technology” and cuts to government spending for a high number of job losses this year.
www.forbes.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The data is out there. 1 Million Layoffs so far. He can lie all he wants. www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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Gonna be honest, I was worried these were flying under the radar and more vulnerable. This kicks ass.
BREAKING: Pennsylvania voters approve to retain three state Supreme Court justices, NBC News projects, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the state’s high court.
Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
NBC News projects the incumbents survived an up-or-down vote to keep their seats on the battleground state’s high court.
nbcnews.to
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Gonna be honest, I was worried these were flying under the radar and more vulnerable. This kicks ass.
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For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
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To coin a phrase, booyakasha.
Decision Desk has called the New Jersey governors race for Mikie Sherill. Yet another state where millions of dollars in anti trans ads didn't work.
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
To coin a phrase, booyakasha.
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Spanberger will be Virginia's first female governor. Her campaign focused on reproductive rights, public safety, and affordability.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Spanberger will be Virginia's first female governor. Her campaign focused on reproductive rights, public safety, and affordability.
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BREAKING: Virginia Governor’s race being called for Democrat Abigail Spanberger
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race
NBC News projects Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to flip control of the governorship and become the first woman to lead the state.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
BREAKING: Virginia Governor’s race being called for Democrat Abigail Spanberger
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
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“The utter venality, predation and deviant, destructive behavior is now being ‘faith washed’ by an obsequious and increasingly militant version of Conservative Christianity that is serving, at this point, as an almost co-equal branch of his burgeoning fascist empire.” open.substack.com/pub/noelcasle
'Mr. Bad Example'
As we approach the one year anniversary of Trump’s awful and ignoble re-election it feels as our country has been left out in the rain to rust and rot.
open.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“The utter venality, predation and deviant, destructive behavior is now being ‘faith washed’ by an obsequious and increasingly militant version of Conservative Christianity that is serving, at this point, as an almost co-equal branch of his burgeoning fascist empire.” open.substack.com/pub/noelcasle