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Just because you don't take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. — Pericles
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🚨BREAKING: One Republican lawyer who worked to overturn the 2020 election alongside leaders of the effort, and a second who was a senior member of Cleta Mitchell’s anti-voting network, were recently hired to work on voting issues at the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
One New DOJ Voting Lawyer Worked on Georgia Fake Electors Plot. Another Was Part of Cleta Mitchell’s Anti-Voting Network
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🚨BREAKING: One Republican lawyer who worked to overturn the 2020 election alongside leaders of the effort, and a second who was a senior member of Cleta Mitchell’s anti-voting network, were recently hired to work on voting issues at the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.
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#China #Taiwan #DV1 #ProudBlue
Trump’s abandonment of NATO and Ukraine casts doubt on America’s commitment to defend its allies it the region: Taiwan, Japan, Philippines. China senses Trump’s cowardice and sees his betrayal and emboldens them
www.wsj.com/world/asia/c...
Trump’s abandonment of NATO and Ukraine casts doubt on America’s commitment to defend its allies it the region: Taiwan, Japan, Philippines. China senses Trump’s cowardice and sees his betrayal and emboldens them
www.wsj.com/world/asia/c...
See How a Chinese Attack on Taiwan Would Be Japan’s Problem
In a conflict, Taipei’s fate would become quickly intertwined with the U.S.-Japan security alliance.
www.wsj.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
#China #Taiwan #DV1 #ProudBlue
Trump’s abandonment of NATO and Ukraine casts doubt on America’s commitment to defend its allies it the region: Taiwan, Japan, Philippines. China senses Trump’s cowardice and sees his betrayal and emboldens them
www.wsj.com/world/asia/c...
Trump’s abandonment of NATO and Ukraine casts doubt on America’s commitment to defend its allies it the region: Taiwan, Japan, Philippines. China senses Trump’s cowardice and sees his betrayal and emboldens them
www.wsj.com/world/asia/c...
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AI technologies need to be safe and transparent. There are few, if any, benefits from being outside efforts to achieve this.
go.nature.com/4azZYda
go.nature.com/4azZYda
Let 2026 be the year the world comes together for AI safety
AI technologies need to be safe and transparent. There are few, if any, benefits from being outside efforts to achieve this.
go.nature.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:59 AM
AI technologies need to be safe and transparent. There are few, if any, benefits from being outside efforts to achieve this.
go.nature.com/4azZYda
go.nature.com/4azZYda
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Apparently Americans need to be reminded yet again that we have never suspended elections during a war. Lincoln was reelected during the Civil War (a large part of why we have absentee voting), FDR during WW2. It's never been true, and scaring folks with untrue things makes you not a good person.
December 31, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Apparently Americans need to be reminded yet again that we have never suspended elections during a war. Lincoln was reelected during the Civil War (a large part of why we have absentee voting), FDR during WW2. It's never been true, and scaring folks with untrue things makes you not a good person.
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"I want to cite three women who’ve offered some of the most helpful guidance to the Trump phenomenon."
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4skD5kl
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4skD5kl
December 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"I want to cite three women who’ve offered some of the most helpful guidance to the Trump phenomenon."
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4skD5kl
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4skD5kl
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One of the few silver linings that have come from this harsh year of deportations and ICE raids is that it has clarified which people and institutions will use their voices to push back and which will choose accommodation.
Defiance in a Time of Cowardice
She sang the national anthem in Spanish as deportation forces assaulted L.A. Now she’s headed to Sundance.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
One of the few silver linings that have come from this harsh year of deportations and ICE raids is that it has clarified which people and institutions will use their voices to push back and which will choose accommodation.
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Worth a read: Ohio Bans Grace Periods for Mail Ballots, Fulfilling Trump’s Wishes
Ohio is the fourth GOP-run state this year to ban ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after. A Supreme Court case could force that policy nationwide next year
Ohio is the fourth GOP-run state this year to ban ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after. A Supreme Court case could force that policy nationwide next year
Ohio Bans Grace Periods for Mail Ballots, Fulfilling Trump’s Wishes - Bolts
Ohio is the fourth GOP-run state this year to ban ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after. A Supreme Court case could force that policy nationwide next year.
boltsmag.org
December 27, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Worth a read: Ohio Bans Grace Periods for Mail Ballots, Fulfilling Trump’s Wishes
Ohio is the fourth GOP-run state this year to ban ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after. A Supreme Court case could force that policy nationwide next year
Ohio is the fourth GOP-run state this year to ban ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after. A Supreme Court case could force that policy nationwide next year
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The Trump administration says it will dismantle a key climate-science center, while salvaging its forecasting capabilities. “Today, predicting the weather without considering the climate would be meteorological malpractice," Michelle Nijhuis argues.
The U.S. Is on the Verge of Meteorological Malpractice
The Trump administration says it will dismantle a premier climate center, while somehow keeping weather forecasting intact.
bit.ly
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Trump administration says it will dismantle a key climate-science center, while salvaging its forecasting capabilities. “Today, predicting the weather without considering the climate would be meteorological malpractice," Michelle Nijhuis argues.
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Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive revocation of legal immigration. From @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025 • New Hampshire Bulletin
Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due to President…
newhampshirebulletin.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive revocation of legal immigration. From @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
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AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it. n.pr/4oUB8rT
Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it.
n.pr
December 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it. n.pr/4oUB8rT
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Kelly notes it should send a shiver down the spine of any patriotic American that Trump and Hegseth would so corruptly abuse their power to come after him or anyone else this way. Kelly will not back down. Will you? Or will you also stand up for democracy? #EnoughIsEnough
youtu.be/NyF9dZQu5K8?...
youtu.be/NyF9dZQu5K8?...
We learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation"
YouTube video by Senator Mark Kelly
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Kelly notes it should send a shiver down the spine of any patriotic American that Trump and Hegseth would so corruptly abuse their power to come after him or anyone else this way. Kelly will not back down. Will you? Or will you also stand up for democracy? #EnoughIsEnough
youtu.be/NyF9dZQu5K8?...
youtu.be/NyF9dZQu5K8?...
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Trump is intellectually less competent, tactically less savvy, and politically weaker than he was even a year ago. And he's blatantly, flagrantly ill.
The costs of standing by him are going up, and the costs of defying him are plummeting.
The costs of standing by him are going up, and the costs of defying him are plummeting.
Anyone have any idea why Trump’s disgusting comments about Reiner are attracting all this hand wringing from republicans? He has built his entire political movement off of saying disgusting things and being a vile piece of shit to people.
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Trump is intellectually less competent, tactically less savvy, and politically weaker than he was even a year ago. And he's blatantly, flagrantly ill.
The costs of standing by him are going up, and the costs of defying him are plummeting.
The costs of standing by him are going up, and the costs of defying him are plummeting.
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Amid all the talk of "America First," we are forgetting how to fight foreign espionage.
The FBI Spent a Generation Relearning How to Catch Spies. Then Came Kash Patel.
As China’s spies grow more aggressive, the FBI is distracted and off-balance.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Amid all the talk of "America First," we are forgetting how to fight foreign espionage.
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A new data agreement between TSA and ICE is exploiting a loophole in the Privacy Act. @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social explain the Trump administration's latest privacy-invasive move and its pattern of evading oversight when trying to access our sensitive data.
ICE is monitoring all Americans’ air travel
Hope you wanted warrantless surveillance in your stocking
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A new data agreement between TSA and ICE is exploiting a loophole in the Privacy Act. @scottshuchart.bsky.social and @nschneidman.bsky.social explain the Trump administration's latest privacy-invasive move and its pattern of evading oversight when trying to access our sensitive data.
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True Breaking News (Washington Post): VA to cut 35,000 health care jobs across nation like nurses & doctors. VA already strained.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
December 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
True Breaking News (Washington Post): VA to cut 35,000 health care jobs across nation like nurses & doctors. VA already strained.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
Did our vets refuse to give back medals to melt into gold bars/coin/ballroom sconces for Trump?
Truly the worst vets’ Christmas present ever.
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Martina Navratilova: "Do the right thing. We know what we are capable of. We know who we are. Look in the mirror: are you doing enough? Can you do more? Whether it's local or national…don't pass the buck."
December 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Martina Navratilova: "Do the right thing. We know what we are capable of. We know who we are. Look in the mirror: are you doing enough? Can you do more? Whether it's local or national…don't pass the buck."
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The endgame of authoritarian regimes is to no longer need popular approval. So don't be too sanguine about Trump's plummeting popularity. lnk.thebulwark.com/4oIF0MJ
Trump’s Wager and the Authoritarian Shift
Is Trump getting weaker, or is the authoritarian danger increasing? Yes.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The endgame of authoritarian regimes is to no longer need popular approval. So don't be too sanguine about Trump's plummeting popularity. lnk.thebulwark.com/4oIF0MJ
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Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
The Downballot's special elections Big Board for the 2025-26 cycle
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December 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tonight's recap:
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
• Dems FLIP Georgia's #HD121, a conservative seat near Athens
• Dems FLIP Miami mayor in runoff
• Dems HOLD ABQ mayor in runoff
• Dems OVERPERFORM in four different special elections
• Dem ADVANCES to runoff in Trump+47 GA House district
Our special election Big Board -->
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Trump can despicably hide the facts, but we can all feel the consequences of his failed economic action and inaction.
The Trump administration just announced they will refuse to release the October inflation report.
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Trump can despicably hide the facts, but we can all feel the consequences of his failed economic action and inaction.
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"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..."
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December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..."
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...
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Hundreds of immigrant children across the nation were detained for longer than the legal limit this summer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has admitted in a court filing, alarming legal advocates who say the government is failing to safeguard children.
About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits
Legal advocates concerned over the prolonged detention of immigrant children in federal custody are sounding the alarm before the federal court. U.S.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hundreds of immigrant children across the nation were detained for longer than the legal limit this summer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has admitted in a court filing, alarming legal advocates who say the government is failing to safeguard children.
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🚨BREAKING: More than 300,000 Missourians have signed a petition demanding that the gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum, advocacy organization People Not Politicians announced as it delivered those signatures to the state government Tuesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
300,000 Missouri Voters Sign Petition To Put GOP Gerrymander to Statewide Vote
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🚨BREAKING: More than 300,000 Missourians have signed a petition demanding that the gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum, advocacy organization People Not Politicians announced as it delivered those signatures to the state government Tuesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump administration lawyers suing New Hampshire officials to gain access to the state’s voter file are now seeking to block a group of New Hampshire residents from entering that lawsuit. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
Trump administration seeks to block New Hampshire voters from intervening in voter file lawsuit • New Hampshire Bulletin
Trump administration lawyers suing New Hampshire officials to gain access to the state’s voter file are now seeking to block a group of New Hampshire residents from entering that lawsuit.
newhampshirebulletin.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Trump administration lawyers suing New Hampshire officials to gain access to the state’s voter file are now seeking to block a group of New Hampshire residents from entering that lawsuit. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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“.. By my count, today's $12B farmer bailout is the FIFTH thing that Trump's tariffs were gonna pay for.”
- @scottlincicome.bsky.social
- @scottlincicome.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
“.. By my count, today's $12B farmer bailout is the FIFTH thing that Trump's tariffs were gonna pay for.”
- @scottlincicome.bsky.social
- @scottlincicome.bsky.social