mary
@roaringmousie.bsky.social
What if the hokey pokey is what it’s all about?
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“Grace periods” for late-arriving mail ballots were not controversial until very recently. (Kansas lawmakers voted *163-1* for a grace period in 2017!)
But Trump wants them banned, so red states have lately rushed to help him. Ohio just joined the list:
boltsmag.org/ohio-ends-gr...
But Trump wants them banned, so red states have lately rushed to help him. Ohio just joined the list:
boltsmag.org/ohio-ends-gr...
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 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“Grace periods” for late-arriving mail ballots were not controversial until very recently. (Kansas lawmakers voted *163-1* for a grace period in 2017!)
But Trump wants them banned, so red states have lately rushed to help him. Ohio just joined the list:
boltsmag.org/ohio-ends-gr...
But Trump wants them banned, so red states have lately rushed to help him. Ohio just joined the list:
boltsmag.org/ohio-ends-gr...
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Incredible corruption and ethics violations:
Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...
Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...
Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says
As the Trump family's crypto ventures increase their wealth, the president's administration pauses a dozen federal crypto probes.
www.cbsnews.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Incredible corruption and ethics violations:
Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...
Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...
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“A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.”
Count the Dead by the Millions
From HIV and tuberculosis infections to millions of dead children, the deadly impact of Rubio, Musk and Trump’s agenda has been quantified.
www.rollingstone.com
April 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.”
“I can…assure you that were this a Republican president…targeting Democrats, I at least would speak out just as vigorously against it because if we are going to respect rule of law, the apparatus of the federal government cannot and should not be used as a partisan tool to bludgeon your enemies."
April 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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This is yet another abuse of power by the administration — this time in response to Harvard not capitulating to the administration’s earlier unlawful demands.
We have to speak out and stand up for our universities.
We have to speak out and stand up for our universities.
The IRS is making plans to rescind the tax-exempt status of Harvard University, CNN reports
IRS making plans to rescind Harvard’s tax-exempt status | CNN Politics
The Internal Revenue Service is making plans to rescind the tax-exempt status of Harvard University, according to two sources familiar with the matter, which would be an extraordinary step of retaliat...
www.cnn.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This is yet another abuse of power by the administration — this time in response to Harvard not capitulating to the administration’s earlier unlawful demands.
We have to speak out and stand up for our universities.
We have to speak out and stand up for our universities.
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NEW: DOGE is trying to gift itself a building worth $500 million, court filings show. It's the culmination of a dramatic battle between DOGE and the United States Institute of Peace, a Congressionally funded think tank. www.wired.com/story/doge-t...
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
NEW: DOGE is trying to gift itself a building worth $500 million, court filings show. It's the culmination of a dramatic battle between DOGE and the United States Institute of Peace, a Congressionally funded think tank. www.wired.com/story/doge-t...
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TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Polls are open 7AM-8PM.
Please make sure you have all the information you need.
Resources:
buff.ly/SDHmjhk
Voter Assistance Hotline: 608-336-3232
Please make sure you have all the information you need.
Resources:
buff.ly/SDHmjhk
Voter Assistance Hotline: 608-336-3232
April 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Polls are open 7AM-8PM.
Please make sure you have all the information you need.
Resources:
buff.ly/SDHmjhk
Voter Assistance Hotline: 608-336-3232
Please make sure you have all the information you need.
Resources:
buff.ly/SDHmjhk
Voter Assistance Hotline: 608-336-3232
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1/🧵 Judges across ideological lines are ruling against Trump at strikingly similar rates (84% liberal, 86% centrist, 82% conservative). This isn't partisan opposition to Trump—it's the judiciary functioning as intended by cutting across partisan lines to uphold the Constitution.
March 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
1/🧵 Judges across ideological lines are ruling against Trump at strikingly similar rates (84% liberal, 86% centrist, 82% conservative). This isn't partisan opposition to Trump—it's the judiciary functioning as intended by cutting across partisan lines to uphold the Constitution.
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US Capitol switchboard, 202-224-3121.
Illinois residents: Durbin.
Maine: King.
Minnesota: Klobuchar
Hawai'i: Schatz, Hirono.
New Hampshire: Shaheen.
Illinois residents: Durbin.
Maine: King.
Minnesota: Klobuchar
Hawai'i: Schatz, Hirono.
New Hampshire: Shaheen.
Wyden is a NO on cloture
Dem YES
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Gillibrand
Dem not sures
Durbin
King
Klobuchar
Schatz
Hirono
Shaheen*
*added back after a quote saying she's still deciding
Assuming Rand Paul stays NO, Schumer needs three of the remaining YES. All eyes to Hawaii...
Dem YES
Schumer
Fetterman
Cortez Masto
Gillibrand
Dem not sures
Durbin
King
Klobuchar
Schatz
Hirono
Shaheen*
*added back after a quote saying she's still deciding
Assuming Rand Paul stays NO, Schumer needs three of the remaining YES. All eyes to Hawaii...
Cortez Masto is a YES on cloture for the CR.
March 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
US Capitol switchboard, 202-224-3121.
Illinois residents: Durbin.
Maine: King.
Minnesota: Klobuchar
Hawai'i: Schatz, Hirono.
New Hampshire: Shaheen.
Illinois residents: Durbin.
Maine: King.
Minnesota: Klobuchar
Hawai'i: Schatz, Hirono.
New Hampshire: Shaheen.
After being a loyal customer my entire adult life I have been successful in my first month of eliminating @Target from my life, found satisfactory alternatives for all my shopping needs. #Boycott #EconomicBlackout
February 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
After being a loyal customer my entire adult life I have been successful in my first month of eliminating @Target from my life, found satisfactory alternatives for all my shopping needs. #Boycott #EconomicBlackout
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Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He goes on to ask if we suffered childhood trauma and concludes by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This is my response. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He goes on to ask if we suffered childhood trauma and concludes by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This is my response. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
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Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
February 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
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Union Square rally.
February 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Union Square rally.
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Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post didn’t want you to see our ad questioning who’s in charge at the White House. We won't stop holding power accountable. thehill.com/media/514849...
thehill.com
February 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post didn’t want you to see our ad questioning who’s in charge at the White House. We won't stop holding power accountable. thehill.com/media/514849...
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Protestors marching through New York. (📷 @democracynow.org )
"Today is president's day, not dictators day"
"keep families together"
#3E #USProtests #fiftyfiftyone #NoKings #Feb17
"Today is president's day, not dictators day"
"keep families together"
#3E #USProtests #fiftyfiftyone #NoKings #Feb17
February 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Protestors marching through New York. (📷 @democracynow.org )
"Today is president's day, not dictators day"
"keep families together"
#3E #USProtests #fiftyfiftyone #NoKings #Feb17
"Today is president's day, not dictators day"
"keep families together"
#3E #USProtests #fiftyfiftyone #NoKings #Feb17
Thank you to all who are showing up for democracy at the Mn capital today! - 9 🥶 #50501 #DefendDemocracy
February 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thank you to all who are showing up for democracy at the Mn capital today! - 9 🥶 #50501 #DefendDemocracy
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I know Stathis. He was a colleague of mine at the University of Chicago. He is a pretty buttoned-down scholar. For him to tweet this out is… something.
February 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I know Stathis. He was a colleague of mine at the University of Chicago. He is a pretty buttoned-down scholar. For him to tweet this out is… something.
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Trump Names Himself Principal Ballerina of Kennedy Center Ballet www.borowitzreport.com/p/trump-name...
Trump Names Himself Principal Ballerina of Kennedy Center Ballet
Trump took to Truth Social to announce a purge of the company's ballerinas.
www.borowitzreport.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Trump Names Himself Principal Ballerina of Kennedy Center Ballet www.borowitzreport.com/p/trump-name...
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The awful news that Elon Musk clashed with a top Treasury official in an effort to access govt payment systems raises a crucial question: Did Trump authorize this, or not?
I talked to former officials who explain why this is a key question, and why it's so alarming:
newrepublic.com/article/1910...
I talked to former officials who explain why this is a key question, and why it's so alarming:
newrepublic.com/article/1910...
Trump and Elon Musk Just Pulled Off Another Purge—and It’s a Scary One
Did Musk’s alleged effort to access the government’s payment systems have Trump’s blessing? Or was he going rogue? Either scenario is bad, but one’s a little worse.
newrepublic.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The awful news that Elon Musk clashed with a top Treasury official in an effort to access govt payment systems raises a crucial question: Did Trump authorize this, or not?
I talked to former officials who explain why this is a key question, and why it's so alarming:
newrepublic.com/article/1910...
I talked to former officials who explain why this is a key question, and why it's so alarming:
newrepublic.com/article/1910...
January 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
