Melinda McGraw
@melindamcgraw.bsky.social
That Girl from that Thing. West Wing, Mad Men, X-Files, The Dark Knight, many more. Don’t agonize, organize! Protect your peace. ☮️
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Melinda McGraw
@melindamcgraw.bsky.social
· Nov 30
Choose democracy. Then defend it. Pretty simple.
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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SO. MUCH. WINNING. 🧹🧹🧹
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
SO. MUCH. WINNING. 🧹🧹🧹
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
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MAJOR BREAKING: California’s redistricting measure, Prop 50, has PASSED — a major win for Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
MAJOR BREAKING: California’s redistricting measure, Prop 50, has PASSED — a major win for Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
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I continue to wonder when Americans will decide enough is enough. As Frederick Douglass reminds us:
“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.”
“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.”
November 4, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I continue to wonder when Americans will decide enough is enough. As Frederick Douglass reminds us:
“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.”
“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.”
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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Each of these corporations has big federal contracts, is currently doing business with the Trump family, or has active antirust cases before the courts.
Everything is for sale.
Everything is for sale.
Apple, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Google, Coinbase, Comcast and Meta are just some of the major companies who have made donations to build President Donald Trump's proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom, according to the White House. https://cnn.it/47yWmpP
White House releases list of donors for Trump’s multi-million-dollar ballroom | CNN Politics
Apple, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Google, Coinbase, Comcast and Meta are just some of the major companies who have made donations to build President Donald Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot...
www.cnn.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Each of these corporations has big federal contracts, is currently doing business with the Trump family, or has active antirust cases before the courts.
Everything is for sale.
Everything is for sale.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
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I’m confused. They need legislation (FAILED) to pay essential workers & our troops during their self-created #GOPShutdown, but no legislation/accountability to bulldoze the East Wing for a privately funded Epstein Ballroom or send $40B to bail out Argentina.. 😣😡
share.newsbreak.com/fl8xf1e8?s=i16
share.newsbreak.com/fl8xf1e8?s=i16
US Senate fails to pass bill to pay federal essential workers and troops through shutdown - NewsBreak
Shutdown Fairness Act, introduced by Ron Johnson, a Republican senator of Wisconsin, failed in a 54-45 vote
share.newsbreak.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I’m confused. They need legislation (FAILED) to pay essential workers & our troops during their self-created #GOPShutdown, but no legislation/accountability to bulldoze the East Wing for a privately funded Epstein Ballroom or send $40B to bail out Argentina.. 😣😡
share.newsbreak.com/fl8xf1e8?s=i16
share.newsbreak.com/fl8xf1e8?s=i16
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Lankford: "I think now history has proven that Russiagate was a hoax. It was actually formed by James Coney and Brennan and others that were behind the scenes to push a narrative they knew at the time was false." (This is a lie -- would've been nice for Kasie Hunt to point that out.)
October 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Lankford: "I think now history has proven that Russiagate was a hoax. It was actually formed by James Coney and Brennan and others that were behind the scenes to push a narrative they knew at the time was false." (This is a lie -- would've been nice for Kasie Hunt to point that out.)
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To those who told me I was overreacting in 2016: 🖕🏻!
ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
October 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
To those who told me I was overreacting in 2016: 🖕🏻!
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Amazon controls over a third of the global cloud computing market.
Its customers include Capital One, United Airlines, and the US Army.
Today's outage should be a wakeup call: Dependence on a handful of powerful corporations is a threat to economic and national security.
Its customers include Capital One, United Airlines, and the US Army.
Today's outage should be a wakeup call: Dependence on a handful of powerful corporations is a threat to economic and national security.
BREAKING: Amazon Web Services
A massive AWS outage early this morning sent major websites and apps down for several hours
Tracking site Downdetector has received over 8 million reports around the globe
A massive AWS outage early this morning sent major websites and apps down for several hours
Tracking site Downdetector has received over 8 million reports around the globe
October 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Amazon controls over a third of the global cloud computing market.
Its customers include Capital One, United Airlines, and the US Army.
Today's outage should be a wakeup call: Dependence on a handful of powerful corporations is a threat to economic and national security.
Its customers include Capital One, United Airlines, and the US Army.
Today's outage should be a wakeup call: Dependence on a handful of powerful corporations is a threat to economic and national security.
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I’m disgusted by the photos of Ttump’s demolition at the East Wing, but I’m even more sickened by the renderings of his mar-a-lago ballroom dwarfing our White House. Once we’re rid of this despicable man, that ballroom must also be removed.
October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m disgusted by the photos of Ttump’s demolition at the East Wing, but I’m even more sickened by the renderings of his mar-a-lago ballroom dwarfing our White House. Once we’re rid of this despicable man, that ballroom must also be removed.
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Ben Meiselas calls on those with standing to act: seek an injunction to halt Trump’s White House ballroom. Argue fraud—Trump claimed he’d pay and not alter the structure—and use the damage to the East Wing as the emergency basis. Demand discovery now.
October 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Ben Meiselas calls on those with standing to act: seek an injunction to halt Trump’s White House ballroom. Argue fraud—Trump claimed he’d pay and not alter the structure—and use the damage to the East Wing as the emergency basis. Demand discovery now.
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Whatever you think of the White House as a building or a symbol, the fact is that the image of it being torn apart on a whim two days after 7 million people hit the streets against autocracy is going to make a HUGE amount of people really, really angry, and that's an energy that should be harnessed.
October 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Whatever you think of the White House as a building or a symbol, the fact is that the image of it being torn apart on a whim two days after 7 million people hit the streets against autocracy is going to make a HUGE amount of people really, really angry, and that's an energy that should be harnessed.
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Proud to stand up for our Democracy with our community in Sherman Oaks and of course with my amazing wife and partner!
Early estimates over 7 MILLION people protesting today. !
All over our country people are peaceful making their voices heard. In America we have #NoKings!!!
Early estimates over 7 MILLION people protesting today. !
All over our country people are peaceful making their voices heard. In America we have #NoKings!!!
October 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
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These days it can be scary to stand up and speak out publicly, but it is vital that everyone plays a role in saving democracy. Here are some ways to speak out and stay safe.
Silence Is Not an Option
But you can still speak out and stay safe.
mindyschwartz.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
These days it can be scary to stand up and speak out publicly, but it is vital that everyone plays a role in saving democracy. Here are some ways to speak out and stay safe.
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“We believe it’s our duty to sound the alarm about this administration’s degradation of DoJ’s vital work, and its assault on the public servants who do it,” according to an open letter signed by 282 former officials.
It will take years to rebuild our Justice Dept.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...
It will take years to rebuild our Justice Dept.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...
Ex-Justice officials: 'It's our duty to sound the alarm'
Scores of officials who have resigned or been forced out of the Justice Department this year are speaking out against its "destruction."
www.msnbc.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“We believe it’s our duty to sound the alarm about this administration’s degradation of DoJ’s vital work, and its assault on the public servants who do it,” according to an open letter signed by 282 former officials.
It will take years to rebuild our Justice Dept.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...
It will take years to rebuild our Justice Dept.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...
Trump's Plan
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Trump's Plan
To invoke the Insurrection Act
open.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Trump's Plan
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Holy hell. DHS just openly stated that its agents use “reasonable suspicion” to make ARRESTS. This is blatantly unconstitutional. The Supreme Court is clear that you need probable cause to arrest someone, as opposed to stop them to ask them a question or two. This is huge b/c…
October 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Holy hell. DHS just openly stated that its agents use “reasonable suspicion” to make ARRESTS. This is blatantly unconstitutional. The Supreme Court is clear that you need probable cause to arrest someone, as opposed to stop them to ask them a question or two. This is huge b/c…
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Today I did something incredibly empowering, SUPER fun...thrilling actually.
It was 100% free & made me feel like a hero. I did it right from my computer & maintained total privacy.
You can do it, too!
I called voters & convinced 11 people who knew nothing or were confused to vote YES ON PROP 50.
It was 100% free & made me feel like a hero. I did it right from my computer & maintained total privacy.
You can do it, too!
I called voters & convinced 11 people who knew nothing or were confused to vote YES ON PROP 50.
September 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today I did something incredibly empowering, SUPER fun...thrilling actually.
It was 100% free & made me feel like a hero. I did it right from my computer & maintained total privacy.
You can do it, too!
I called voters & convinced 11 people who knew nothing or were confused to vote YES ON PROP 50.
It was 100% free & made me feel like a hero. I did it right from my computer & maintained total privacy.
You can do it, too!
I called voters & convinced 11 people who knew nothing or were confused to vote YES ON PROP 50.