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Politics, integrity, & humanity. Not necessarily in that order. Here for legit political info/opinions/Dem community support. Blue state Marylander! ‼️Please DO NOT add me to lists‼️

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lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · May 5

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Craig Harrington @craigipedia.bsky.social · 13h

"We took the freedom of speech away." - Donald Trump, 10/8/25

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13h

"The president has already announced that if a judge does rule against him, he will invoke the Insurrection Act and then continue the military deployments. This is where we’ve been headed since January 6, 2021.”

Emergency Triad: The Chicago Rubicon and What Comes Next

We aren’t at the worst-case scenario yet. But if you squint, you can see it looming out there, just over the horizon.

www.thebulwark.com

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, was appointed to a senior DHS position in which she’ll help oversee election security.

“DHS now appears poised to become a primary amplifier of false election conspiracies pushed by our enemies,” one expert said.

She Pushed to Overturn Trump’s Loss in the 2020 Election. Now She’ll Help Oversee U.S. Election Security.

Heather Honey has been appointed to a senior position in the Department of Homeland Security. State election officials and voting experts are concerned.

www.propublica.org

lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 3d

There WILL be accountability for these sick, inhumane individuals. Maybe they’re the ones that should be deported to the hellhole country prisons?

Diosa Luna @rainsong9.bsky.social · 4d

lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 4d

Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 4d

ICE is both growing and becoming emboldened. I suspect we'll see more and more incidents like this.

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 4d

A woman was shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents Saturday morning on Chicago’s South Side, marking the second shooting since President Donald Trump’s administration launched an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the area last month.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...

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Susanbeth5781 @susanpatrick1.bsky.social · 5d

'This Is Murder': Trump Bombs Another Boat in Caribbean www.commondreams.org/news/trump-b...

'This Is Murder': Trump Bombs Another Boat in Caribbean | Common Dreams

President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth bombed another boat in the Caribbean, claiming it was trafficking drugs. Critics say the strikes violate federal and international law.

www.commondreams.org

lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 5d

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 5d

Trump Freezes Billions for Chicago Infrastructure Projects Amid Shutdown

“Argentina gets $20 Billion and the South Side gets nothing. What happened to America First?” said the city’s Democratic mayor.

www.commondreams.org/news/trump-f...

Trump Freezes Billions for Chicago Infrastructure Projects Amid Shutdown | Common Dreams

Illinois leaders condemn Trump's freeze on Chicago infrastructure projects, accusing him of playing politics with funding.

www.commondreams.org

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lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 5d

M 💓 @liveadivinelife.bsky.social · 5d

Kamala was right all along.

Millions of us knew from the start.

Project 2025 was always the plan.

We will stop them. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

A screenshot of Kamala Harris commenting on a Donald Trump post about project 2025.

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lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 5d

Major networks have completely failed the country.

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lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 6d

This has ALWAYS been the plan and another f’in campaign lie. He “didn’t know anything about Project 2025.” Total 🐴💩!!! They’re going to GUT our government. Just more steps toward impeding any more elections. The goddamn military better honor their oath and do the right thing or we are so f*cked.

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lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 8d

Um yea, they want to keep it open so much for the American people that they locked the doors and went on vacation. How can his f*cking cult justify this to themselves anymore?

lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 8d

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 8d

Mike Johnson cancels votes, locks doors to U.S. House as he has refuses bipartisan negotiations to keep the gov't open

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lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 10d

Her book “Too Much and Never Enough” explains how the monster he is was enabled and created from early childhood. He seriously has to be the worst malignant narcissist to ever live besides H*tler.

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lisab4democracy @lisab4democracy.bsky.social · 10d