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loreleikelly
@loreleikelly.bsky.social
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Progressive Institutionalist. I want democracy to live its best life. See more at https://publicgoodgroup.com/
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 8d
To fight presidential overreach, let's move democracy home! Legislatures are adapting technology & information capacities to include local civic voice. Here's how to collect public witness testimony & create a "Congressional Record" of Civic Voice. link: bit.ly/4mLBNLp.
A view of the US Capitol from the North and West.
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Chris Nehls @nehls.bsky.social · 7d
This might be something someone running for governor of Virginia, who is an alumna of The University, should say something about
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 7d
For example, the Trump administration worked with Gov Youngkin's appointees to force out the popular UVA President. Otherwise, a DOJ investigation would have followed and hundreds of millions in resources endangered. Now it will offer UVA more money to work with Trump
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...
University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 7d
Celebrities defending the First Amendment 👏 🇺🇸 #Constitution #FreeSpeech www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...
Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech
The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and writers of being communists or sympathizers.
www.npr.org
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 7d
Ryder Cup fan jerkdom signals "a cultural shift, one in which men feel emboldened to attack women in public, without shame or consequence. In which a woman is being judged not by her own merits, but by her perceived value as a “good-enough” wife to a powerful man." www.glamour.com/story/the-mi...
The Misogynistic Abuse Directed at Rory McIlroy’s Wife at the Ryder Cup Is Deeper Than Golf
It shows a cultural shift, one in which men feel emboldened to attack women in public without shame or consequence.
www.glamour.com
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 8d
"you don't 9/11 your friends" 👏 🇺🇸 Some entertainers take an ethical stand against performing for the Saudis. It's disappointing that so many American comedians sell out to the torturing, censoring, 9/11 plotting regime. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
David Cross Slams Bill Burr and More Comedians Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘I Am Disgusted… How Can Any of Us Take You Seriously Again?’
David Cross shared a statement slamming Bill Burr and other comedians for performing at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival.
variety.com
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Matthew Lawrence @mblawrence.bsky.social · 8d
For anyone trying to understand how government shutdowns work, I will post a couple pieces I've done on them in the reply. But first I'd read @joshchafetz.bsky.social on "Congress's Constitution." yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
Congress's Constitution
A leading scholar of Congress and the Constitution analyzes Congress’s surprisingly potent set of tools in the system of checks and balances. Congress is w...
yalebooks.yale.edu
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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 8d
they really think wars are gonna be won by which side can do the most pushups and not which side can convince the other to eat itself from within
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 8d
To fight presidential overreach, let's move democracy home! Legislatures are adapting technology & information capacities to include local civic voice. Here's how to collect public witness testimony & create a "Congressional Record" of Civic Voice. link: bit.ly/4mLBNLp.
A view of the US Capitol from the North and West.
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 9d
👀 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Thank You Democracy Podcast
Society & Culture Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Welcome to the Thank You Democracy Podcast, your source for dynamic and inspiring democracy stories. Brought to you by the Global Democracy Coalition, th...
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TPM @talkingpointsmemo.com · 9d
A series of attempts by Trump’s DOJ to access voter info is prompting increasing alarm from election administrators, who warn that the federal gov't may be laying the groundwork to try to strongarm states over how they conduct their elections.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/doj-kee...
DOJ Keeps Escalating Its Attempts to Get Ahold of States’ Voter Rolls
A series of attempts by President Trump’s Justice Department to access voter...
talkingpointsmemo.com
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Starfish Who Can’t Think Something Witty @irhottakes.bsky.social · 9d
It’s both depressing and darkly hilarious how Lawfare posting has gone from “we got him on an Article 33, Clause 8, Subsection Alpha infraction, baby cannon time!” to *slams whisky bottle down* “the law is fake and I challenge John Roberts to a fistfight at the Walmart parking lot.”
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MAPLE Testimony @mapletestimony.bsky.social · 22d
Join us Oct. 1st at the Massachusetts State House (Great Hall) for Civic Tech in Action: Empowering Engagement Through Innovation!

Come explore how digital tools can strengthen democratic engagement and see new MAPLE features in action.

For more information and to RSVP:
Civic Tech in Action: Empowering Engagement Through Innovation · Luma
Help shape the future of democracy in Massachusetts! This State House event will spotlight how technology can open new doors for participation, amplify…
luma.com
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 11d
I worked in the East European democracy movements that brought down the Berlin Wall & the dictatorial regimes of the Soviet bloc. We can thank George Soros for that. His support for freedom was a constant source of solidarity
& hope 💪🏻🇺🇸👏🏻@alexsoros.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/u...
Trump’s Targeting of Soros Foundations Sparks Fear and Defiance on Left
www.nytimes.com
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 12d
Note the "Convention of States" movement cited in the article is a right wing ploy--brought to you by the same wealthy donors and ideological extremists that created project 2025. They are hell bent on taking away your freedom. More here: thehill.com/opinion/camp...
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 12d
Rep @morelle.house.gov convenes with his community and @civicgenius.bsky.social to discuss the need for reform--including the US Constitution. 👏 andhttps://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2025-09-26/morelle-raises-prospect-of-a-constitutional-convention-in-tightly-controlled-town-hall
Morelle raises prospect of a Constitutional Convention in tightly controlled town hall
"It's a little scary,” he said, “because we've had this this government for so long, it's hard to get away from. But maybe it is time to rethink it.”
www.wxxinews.org
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 15d
open.substack.com/pub/data4dem...
The Democrats' Path Forward: Become the Anti-Corruption Party
But to reform the system they first need to reform the Democratic Party.
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 15d
👀👏🏻 www.hackshackers.com/successfully...
Local journalism AI leaders to follow
Hacks/Hackers is building a list of thinkers, innovators and builders who are thoughtfully navigating AI's impact on local journalism.
www.hackshackers.com
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 17d
Community resilience hub! www.thelocaleconomy.com
Local Economy
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 17d
I've been saying "dictatorship" and people seem to get it.
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Steven S Smith @profstevensmith.bsky.social · 17d
The Senate nuclear option in 2025: a backgrounder. open.substack.com/pub/stevesno...
Note 45. The Senate’s Nuclear Option, 2025
When running for his leadership post, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) promised to protect the right of a minority to conduct a “legislative filibuster.” This was a line with the long-held vie...
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 17d
What might Federalism 2.0 look like? open.substack.com/pub/compound...
🗞 What If We Never Left the Articles of Confederation?
A "Speculative Futures" Essay for a Nation That May Yet Return to Its Origins.
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 18d
At long last! A plan to develop and support a downballot ecosystem of progressive, problem solving moderates. Gift. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...
The Obscure Liberal Group Seeking to Curb Republican Down-Ballot Dominance
www.nytimes.com
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 18d
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A corgi stares longingly at pastries
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loreleikelly @loreleikelly.bsky.social · 19d
🤓 start your engines! 🏎️. Here is the legislative branch data map on Github

github.com/LibraryOfCon...
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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 19d
This scenario was an entire scandal in the George W. Bush administration that lasted for months, with hearings and the eventual resignation of the AG.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 19d
Trump's scam of inventing "mortgage fraud" charges against his foes is failing. So he's set to fire a top prosecutor who is failing to bring charges, ABC reports.

Failing to bring corrupt prosecutions is now a firing offense. This is profound misconduct.

New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2006...
Trump Firing Top Prosecutor for Failing to Invent Fake Crimes by Foes
A U.S. attorney in Virginia is finding no evidence that Letitia James broke the law. In America, that’s justice. In Trumpworld, it’s a firing offense.
newrepublic.com
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Ryan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 19d
If you have an extra $10 a month to spare, here's a list of worker-owned cooperative news sites you might want to support:

• 404 Media
• Defector
• The Flytrap
• Flaming Hydra
• The Appeal
• Aftermath
• Racket
• Hell Gate
• The 51st
• The Colorado Sun
• Range Media
• Discourse Blog
• Pop Heist
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