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@mathdemocrat.bsky.social

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Progressive democrat. Proud supporter of the Democratic Party and President Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris. I love 😺 cats very much! Academic background/ degrees are in mathematics (ie proof/theory). Math=Logic. Longtime Daily Kos poster.

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math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · May 17

People keep trying to push me to ignore this. Even though I understand why others disagree with me and I respect their opinion and the arguments they can make, I think this is self-destructive and wrong.

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 6m

"The 16-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw on Friday opens the door for Abrego’s attorneys to seek documents and testimony from Trump administration officials about their public remarks in the case and the basis of their decision to bring criminal charges. "

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 7m

"NASHVILLE – A federal judge in Nashville ruled that there is a “realistic likelihood” that the government behaved vindictively in bringing human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the MD man wrongly deported to El Salvador before being brought to TN in June to face criminal charges."

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 7m

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"Kilmar Abrego Garcia accompanied by his attorney, was released from thee Putnam County Jail on August 22, 2025. (Photo: John Partipilo/ Tennessee Lookout)"

Nashville federal judge finds “likelihood” prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is vindictive • Tennessee Lookout

A federal judge in Nashville ruled there's a “realistic likelihood” the government acted vindictively to bringcharges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 16h

THIS is the energy we’ve been waiting for. Credit where credit is due.

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 16h

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Johnson: "He has defunded our education system. He has defunded our transportation system. He's firing black women across this country. He's defunding our healthcare system. This president is absolutely out of control... Chicago is going to stand firm in protecting humanity."

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1h

The face of Evil.

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 1h

Social media giants are preying on kids—fueling an unprecedented mental health crisis. As governor,Mikie Sherrill will take on Big Tech billionaires, crack down on toxic algorithms, and put NJ kids’ safety ahead of corporate profits.
#VoteNJ

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1h

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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gelbach @gelbach.bsky.social · 1h

Simple principle: if it would be a war crime when done to enemy soldiers, then it shouldn’t be done to civilians by the US government

Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 2h

One of the (many) legal gaps that needs to be filled after this nightmare is over is to prohibit federal law enforcement agencies from using federal funds to create propaganda videos with anyone in custody. This is all about spectacle and content creation, remove the incentive and the means

Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 3h

Weird how that didn’t make the cut.

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uppaalaska.bsky.social 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇺🇬🇱🇵🇦🇺🇦 @uppaalaska.bsky.social · 6h

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awkword @awkword.bsky.social · 4h

Cops used 83,000 cameras to track a single abortion patient — on her abuser’s tip.

Cops Used 83K Cameras to Track an Abortion Patient—on Her Abuser’s Tip

Turns out the cop was also an abuser

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💋SassyAss💋Sister🔥🔱ValkyrieQueen🔱❤️‍🔥🥷Resistance Fighter👊 📎 @sassysister27.bsky.social · 5d

‼️At Risk‼️

❤️Foster Urgently Needed❤️

Meet my Precious Boy Mochi
He’s only 1 yrs old, just a baby
This scared boy is gentle & sweet
He boy craves love, patience & a gentle touch.

@nycacc.bsky.social is going to murder him for being a puppy.
💙Heroes needed to get word out
❤️Plz Repost & Save Mochi🙏

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 47m

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 55m

"The president of the United States is choosing to escalate a conflict between the federal government and the state of Illinois into, also, a state-on-state conflict."

It isn't what it kind of sounds like, yet, but it's pointing in that direction. @jvl.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-...

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 1h

We would like to thank Kristi Noem for bringing cameras with her everywhere and collecting evidence for her future trial at The Hague.

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💋SassyAss💋Sister🔥🔱ValkyrieQueen🔱❤️‍🔥🥷Resistance Fighter👊 📎 @sassysister27.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 High Risk 🚨 Cash-2yrs old

❤️ Foster Needed ❤️

This boy has been confined his whole life, never knowing the outside world or breathing the fresh air.
Brought to @nycacc.bsky.social
Only to be given a death sentence!

Dog loving heroes needed to Repost for Cash & find his Foster!
💙 Plz Repost 🙏🙏

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💋SassyAss💋Sister🔥🔱ValkyrieQueen🔱❤️‍🔥🥷Resistance Fighter👊 📎 @sassysister27.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 At Risk 🚨 Speed Racer - 2yrs

‼️ Foster Needed ‼️

She’s a sweet & loving girl, spreads joy wherever she goes & will leave with a smile in your heart!
This sociable girl is under threat of being killed by @nycacc.bsky.social
Dog heroes needed to Repost & find her Foster!
🩷 Plz Repost 🙏 Save her!!

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math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

The courage of those who uphold their oaths today will, as you desire, define the possibility of freedom for future generations of Americans and global

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

The defense of democracy is being fought not for the outcome of the last election, but for the principle of self-determination in every election to come.

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

Your call for support to those who "respect their fellow citizens" and support democracy is the defining, unifying principle of this movement.

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

The strategy is explicitly one of a "generational campaign mode"—looking 10 years ahead to build resilience, restore public trust, and ensure the infrastructure of free and fair elections is secure.[16]

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

3. Legacy and the Generational Struggle
The commitment made by those currently working to protect the system is a long-term pledge to the future you seek to safeguard.

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

Global initiatives are focused on affirming the commitment to "advance an active democratic diplomacy" and "articulating an alternative narrative to the global democratic backsliding" that the U.S. crisis is fueling.[15]

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

This fight is for the very definition of the constitutional order.
The Global Mandate: The struggle is recognized internationally.

math democrat @mathdemocrat.bsky.social · 13h

the legality of unilateral tariffs, the executive's power to fire independent regulatory officials, and the constitutional standing to challenge election results (Bost v Illinois).[13, 14] citizens