@mikey1020.bsky.social
Native Kentuckian currently living in Arizona. Looking at New Mexico for possible relocation.
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This war and extra-judicial kidnapping is patently illegal and unconstitutional. Political leaders on both sides must condemn it. It’s not about whether Maduro is a tyrant but whether the US is still governed by laws and the Constitution. As if this morning, we are clearly not.
January 3, 2026 at 12:27 PM
This war and extra-judicial kidnapping is patently illegal and unconstitutional. Political leaders on both sides must condemn it. It’s not about whether Maduro is a tyrant but whether the US is still governed by laws and the Constitution. As if this morning, we are clearly not.
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The indictment against Maduro is about cocaine. If we had an honest White House Press Corps, every press interview Trump did would start with why he pardoned a narco terrorist president who imported 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.
January 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The indictment against Maduro is about cocaine. If we had an honest White House Press Corps, every press interview Trump did would start with why he pardoned a narco terrorist president who imported 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.
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The demonization of Somalis is no different than the demonization of Haitians before the election. It's a political attack and has to be actively fought—not through half-measures or expressions of tepid concern but by demanding decency from society and respect for all of humanity.
January 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The demonization of Somalis is no different than the demonization of Haitians before the election. It's a political attack and has to be actively fought—not through half-measures or expressions of tepid concern but by demanding decency from society and respect for all of humanity.
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Measles may have been spread at a Noah’s Ark-themed creationist museum in Kentucky earlier this week, the state’s health authority said.
Health Authorities Issue Measles Alert at Creationist Museum
In 2025, the U.S. had the most infections of the vaccine-preventable disease since 1992.
trib.al
January 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Measles may have been spread at a Noah’s Ark-themed creationist museum in Kentucky earlier this week, the state’s health authority said.
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Amid whitewashing of history of Capitol siege, new transcript of House interview w/ Jack Smith highlights police injuries:
"Cracked ribs, traumatic brain injuries, smashed spinal disks & heart attacks as rioters used bats, flagpoles, chemical sprays, stolen police shields & batons"
"Cracked ribs, traumatic brain injuries, smashed spinal disks & heart attacks as rioters used bats, flagpoles, chemical sprays, stolen police shields & batons"
January 1, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Amid whitewashing of history of Capitol siege, new transcript of House interview w/ Jack Smith highlights police injuries:
"Cracked ribs, traumatic brain injuries, smashed spinal disks & heart attacks as rioters used bats, flagpoles, chemical sprays, stolen police shields & batons"
"Cracked ribs, traumatic brain injuries, smashed spinal disks & heart attacks as rioters used bats, flagpoles, chemical sprays, stolen police shields & batons"
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Trump and Stephen Miller are actually failing in crucial ways. Deportations are lagging behind their goals, courts are mostly functioning, and their fascist, ethnonationalist cruelties have unleashed a countermobilization of unexpected scope and power.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2046...
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2046...
December 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Trump and Stephen Miller are actually failing in crucial ways. Deportations are lagging behind their goals, courts are mostly functioning, and their fascist, ethnonationalist cruelties have unleashed a countermobilization of unexpected scope and power.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2046...
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2046...
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Q: Would you be surprised if President Trump directs DOJ to indict you?
Jack Smith: “No.”
That answer should alarm anyone who cares about independent justice.
www.readtpa.com/p/house-repu...
Jack Smith: “No.”
That answer should alarm anyone who cares about independent justice.
www.readtpa.com/p/house-repu...
House Republicans Buried the Jack Smith Transcript on New Year’s Eve. I Read It So You Don’t Have To.
12 takeaways from Smith's closed-door testimony
www.readtpa.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Q: Would you be surprised if President Trump directs DOJ to indict you?
Jack Smith: “No.”
That answer should alarm anyone who cares about independent justice.
www.readtpa.com/p/house-repu...
Jack Smith: “No.”
That answer should alarm anyone who cares about independent justice.
www.readtpa.com/p/house-repu...
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Minnesota just launched our statewide paid leave program.
Starting today new parents, small business owners, and people recovering from illness or injury will have the security to take needed time off work without risking their paycheck.
Starting today new parents, small business owners, and people recovering from illness or injury will have the security to take needed time off work without risking their paycheck.
January 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Minnesota just launched our statewide paid leave program.
Starting today new parents, small business owners, and people recovering from illness or injury will have the security to take needed time off work without risking their paycheck.
Starting today new parents, small business owners, and people recovering from illness or injury will have the security to take needed time off work without risking their paycheck.
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Good.
Democrats must go out of their way to blame Republicans for skyrocketing ACA subsidies at every turn and in every interview, even if they aren’t asked about it.
Keep bringing it up and keep reminding everyone who is to blame.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Democrats must go out of their way to blame Republicans for skyrocketing ACA subsidies at every turn and in every interview, even if they aren’t asked about it.
Keep bringing it up and keep reminding everyone who is to blame.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
‘Mighty mad’: Democrats prepare to harness public anger over expired Obamacare subsidies
Efforts to extend them continue, but lawmakers and strategists are already moving to turn the lapsed tax credits into a potent election-year attack on Republicans.
www.politico.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Good.
Democrats must go out of their way to blame Republicans for skyrocketing ACA subsidies at every turn and in every interview, even if they aren’t asked about it.
Keep bringing it up and keep reminding everyone who is to blame.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Democrats must go out of their way to blame Republicans for skyrocketing ACA subsidies at every turn and in every interview, even if they aren’t asked about it.
Keep bringing it up and keep reminding everyone who is to blame.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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This is how and why NewsNation became another Fox News clone.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
January 2, 2026 at 5:32 AM
This is how and why NewsNation became another Fox News clone.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
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Let’s finish the job
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Let’s finish the job
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Mamdani has only been Mayor for a day & criminals are already fleeing New York
January 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Mamdani has only been Mayor for a day & criminals are already fleeing New York
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Final broadcast of ABC News Tonight for 2025. I hope every rep and senator saw it.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
January 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Final broadcast of ABC News Tonight for 2025. I hope every rep and senator saw it.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
Millions are being forced to cancel health insurance because it’s unaffordable. That pressure doesn’t stop with them; it spreads. When people drop coverage, everyone’s rates go up.
Call your Rep and Senators.
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Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s next mayor, faces the enormous task of making it easier to get by in one of the most expensive cities in the world. https://cnn.it/3Yk37q9
January 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s next mayor, faces the enormous task of making it easier to get by in one of the most expensive cities in the world. https://cnn.it/3Yk37q9
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Happy New Year, Minnesota!
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Happy New Year, Minnesota!
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“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
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Happy New Year!
The focus of 2026 will be on November, but we have to remember that in the first 6 months of the year will give us the opportunity to flip between 5-10 State Legislative seats and up to 4 State Supreme Court seats, not to mention numerous primaries.
The fight for 2026 starts TODAY!
The focus of 2026 will be on November, but we have to remember that in the first 6 months of the year will give us the opportunity to flip between 5-10 State Legislative seats and up to 4 State Supreme Court seats, not to mention numerous primaries.
The fight for 2026 starts TODAY!
January 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Happy New Year!
The focus of 2026 will be on November, but we have to remember that in the first 6 months of the year will give us the opportunity to flip between 5-10 State Legislative seats and up to 4 State Supreme Court seats, not to mention numerous primaries.
The fight for 2026 starts TODAY!
The focus of 2026 will be on November, but we have to remember that in the first 6 months of the year will give us the opportunity to flip between 5-10 State Legislative seats and up to 4 State Supreme Court seats, not to mention numerous primaries.
The fight for 2026 starts TODAY!
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Last month, I wrote on all legislative races of 2025. There were still a few elections left in the year, however. But now, they're all done.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
In 2025, Democrats Flipped 21 Percent of GOP-Held Legislative Seats - Bolts
Editor’s note: The article was updated on Dec. 31 to reflect the results of three special elections held in late December, none of which resulted in a partisan flip. At... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Last month, I wrote on all legislative races of 2025. There were still a few elections left in the year, however. But now, they're all done.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
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I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
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This is a huge win for the people of Portland, LA, and Chicago, and for the rule of law.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
apnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is a huge win for the people of Portland, LA, and Chicago, and for the rule of law.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
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Pretty sad times we live in when it’s news that the government has agreed to follow a court order.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — US government says ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands.
December 31, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Pretty sad times we live in when it’s news that the government has agreed to follow a court order.
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A NEWLY UNSEALED court order in the criminal case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia proves his claim of vindictive prosecution by the Trump DOJ.
I walk through the details of the court’s order, incl. that Todd Blanche directed the pursuit of the indictment & controlled its timing.
youtu.be/Y79rlfnxRNQ?...
I walk through the details of the court’s order, incl. that Todd Blanche directed the pursuit of the indictment & controlled its timing.
youtu.be/Y79rlfnxRNQ?...
UNSEALED Court Order DOOMS Trump & His DOJ
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A NEWLY UNSEALED court order in the criminal case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia proves his claim of vindictive prosecution by the Trump DOJ.
I walk through the details of the court’s order, incl. that Todd Blanche directed the pursuit of the indictment & controlled its timing.
youtu.be/Y79rlfnxRNQ?...
I walk through the details of the court’s order, incl. that Todd Blanche directed the pursuit of the indictment & controlled its timing.
youtu.be/Y79rlfnxRNQ?...
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UPS built its holiday business on the backs of workers who were not paid for their time and labor.
I'm fighting to get these workers their money back and stop UPS from continuing its cruel and unlawful wage theft.
I'm fighting to get these workers their money back and stop UPS from continuing its cruel and unlawful wage theft.
UPS stole holiday workers’ wages, N.Y. attorney general alleges in suit
A lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that UPS shortchanged seasonal workers millions in wages by requiring work off the clock.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
UPS built its holiday business on the backs of workers who were not paid for their time and labor.
I'm fighting to get these workers their money back and stop UPS from continuing its cruel and unlawful wage theft.
I'm fighting to get these workers their money back and stop UPS from continuing its cruel and unlawful wage theft.