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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · Aug 10

"Americans already understood Trump to be corrupt, and proved themselves willing to tolerate that. But now they are coming to believe that he is inept. In American politics, that is an unforgivable sin."

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Trump’s Unforgivable Sin

Voters have proved willing to tolerate corruption, but there’s one thing they won’t ignore.

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randyhickey.bsky.social @randyhickey.bsky.social · Aug 9

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cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social @cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social · Jul 27

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What to Do When the Supreme Court Rules the Wrong Way

The blows have been coming weekly, as Trump tries to ransack the Constitution Yet recent Court history shows that what feels like the end can be a beginning.

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cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social @cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social · Jul 30

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His Name Is Jesus. He’s a Carpenter. ICE Arrested Him.

Seriously.

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Quadcarl @quadcarl.bsky.social · Aug 1

Made it to Madison—1 mile to go! Caught a fire truck zoom by on Washington Ave during my 125-mi wheelchair trek! Fighting for higher pay for home healthcare workers—$1.1T cuts ($600M from WI rural hospitals) threaten care, but home care saves $54K/yr. Speech at State Capitol noon tomorrow!

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cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social @cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social · Jul 13

Add your name to the petition demanding Congress pass legislation requiring all immigration agents to clearly display their agency and name or badge number—just like other local law enforcement are required to do. sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...

Tell Congress: Unmask ICE!

Add your name to the petition demanding Congress pass legislation requiring all immigration agents to clearly display their agency and name or badge number—just like other local law enforcement are re...

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cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social @cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social · Jul 23

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The War on Women

When we said women and people who loved them needed to vote like their lives depended on it in 2024, it wasn’t hyperbole.

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cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social @cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social · Jul 30

US placed on rights watchlist over health of its civil society under Trump

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John Sharp @johnsharpimages.bsky.social · Jul 7

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · Jul 6

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cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social @cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social · Jun 15

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Medha Murtagh on Substack

If your hope for US democracy bucket is feeling a little low, top it up with this.

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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · Jun 14

1m people allegedly in boston today. the scale of this is just crazy. i think record-breaking www.wcvb.com/article/more...

More than 1M descend on Boston Common for Pride, No Kings rallies

The Boston Pride Parade and No Kings march converged Saturday in downtown Boston.

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Amy 🐾🐾==^..^==🐾🐾 @thecatsmeow-17.bsky.social · Jun 14

Cincinnati, Ohio # #NoKingsDay

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Ellie @elliembyrne.bsky.social · Jun 14

No Kings in Buffalo
#Democracy #NoKings
#Freedom #Free-Speech

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Patricia Baker @patricia1006.bsky.social · Jun 14

Great crowd and signs at New Haven No Kings protest

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Patricia Baker @patricia1006.bsky.social · Jun 14

Cheshire, Ct says NO KINGS!

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Patricia Baker @patricia1006.bsky.social · Jun 14

Cheshire, CT Turns out to say NO KINGS! Democracy demands we stand up!

Patricia Baker @patricia1006.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jun 5

Chris Murphy: "We can't be preparing for the 2026 election. It might not come. All of our focus right now has to be on protecting the democracy, about stopping the corruption."

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cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social @cheshiredemwomen.bsky.social · Jun 3

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Democratic Wins Media on Substack

BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Democratic leadership is capitalizing on Elon Musk’s public outcry against Donald Trump’s reconciliation package. Democrats are ready to fight Trump tooth and nail at e...

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jun 3

The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.