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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · 19d

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · 19d

Renegade cucumber

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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · Sep 4

Those three deserve every brickbat but let’s not exempt all the other GOP senators who voted to confirm RFK Jr (the only no was McConnell, a polio survivor).

Never doing the right thing is no excuse for not doing the right thing.

Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congrats again to Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski.

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Aug 20

I just tried to share the link to this article on FB through @heathercoxrichardson and received a warning about “abusive bot blocked”.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Aug 16

In other words: They lied.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Aug 11

Donald Trump, if you will not stand down, California will be forced to lead an effort to redraw our maps to offset the rigging of maps in red states.

If the other states call off their redistricting efforts, we will do the same. And American democracy will be better for it.

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jul 30

ack, keyboard sticks....wish there were a way to edit. *maybe they

Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jul 30

If you have young men in your life who tend to listen to the far right just because ....maybe share Jack Schlossberg's new YouTube with them and maybe the will be pulled to the center if not the left. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Test Drive with Jack Schlossberg - YouTube

Hey, I’m Jack! I’m in a van and on a mission to get the truth out there – wanna come ? What’s happening in America is serious—and insane. Just like me. The o...

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jul 24

@repsummerlee.bsky.social to MAGA voters: "This is the moment where he lied directly to you. He said that he would release these files... But when the rubber met the road, they would not do it. When they were afraid that there would be accountability for themselves, they want to hide it."

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Julie Stanton @seamuskitty.bsky.social · Oct 13

I was an intern for Birch Bayh for 1 semester in 1980 through Trinity College, Washington, DC. He authored the 25th (orderly transition of power)and 26th (lowered voting age to 18) Amendments. He authored Title IX (bans gender discrimination in federally funded institutions of learning). Great man.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Jul 24

Tonight’s episode of South Park is going to make Trump lose his f*cking mind

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Jul 24

South Park holy sh*t

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jul 19

Donald J. Trump: Are you an enemy of the constitution? www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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Donald J. Trump: Are you an enemy of the constitution?

I. Elon Musk’s Grok AI has claimed you are the president who has been the greatest enemy of the constitution and of the American people and that you should be removed from office. Is this correct? II....

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Jul 1

Yes, rural Trump voters will now have to drive three states to get to a hospital but think of all the slurs they can say freely on that road trip now.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · Jul 1

Where it starts is never where it starts. The news that DOJ is prioritizing denaturalizations, combined with very vague explanations of who they will prioritize, is deeply concerning. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jun 26

Live with Terry Moran formerly of ABC news

Live with Terry Moran

A recording from Terry Moran's live video

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jun 26

@katiephang.bsky.social What’s the REAL intel on Iran? with Congressman Jim Himes

What’s the REAL intel on Iran? with Congressman Jim Himes

Rep. Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, tells me Trump has backed himself into a real corner after his decision to bomb Iran last Saturday

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jun 26

@jojofromjerz.bsky.social Trump, Hegseth, and the Coward’s Camouflage

Trump, Hegseth, and the Coward’s Camouflage

Stop Using Our Military as a Shield for Your Lies

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jun 26

"...major media in America had any interest in holding the Trump administration accountable, ... Instead, the press not only ignored the lies but repeated them uncritically, providing the lies with a misleading aura of legitimacy and credibility."Robert B Hubble

A day filled with lies.

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Nikkei Asia (Official) @asia.nikkei.com · Jun 22

UPDATED: "Damage to the Fordow facilities is not as great as the American media and the criminal Trump are saying, and the underground facilities have not been damaged," said a member of parliament from the Iranian city of Qom.
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US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Trump claims 'spectacular' success

President says Tehran must now make peace; restrainers call operation 'short-sighted'

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Lisbeth Whitney @theironhen.bsky.social · Jun 19

This is such a waste of money! Where is DOGE when you need them 😂 oh too busy kicking some poor soul off of Social Security.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Jun 19

Juneteenth calls us to understand the realities of our past, celebrate the resilience and achievements of Black Americans, and align the course of our country toward its founding creed of liberty and justice for all. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth!

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · Jun 19

Judge Hannah Dugan's trial -- for alleged obstruction of federal immigration agents -- is OFF the calendar

The federal court first wants to look through -- and possibly rule -- on Dugan's motion to dismiss the case

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · Jun 16

Boelter is apparently facing federal charges. Which opens to door to a presidential pardon if convicted (if not before). There should be a state prosecution here to make sure justice actually gets served (and so evidence re motive is not selectively presented to conform to predetermined narratives)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jun 16

holy shit -- acting US attorney Thompson details that Boelter went to the homes of two other elected officials after shooting Hoffman but before going to Hortman's house. One cop encountered him at the third house but thought he was a police officer.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Jun 16

My law firm is currently litigating 55 voting and election cases in 24 states. Two points:

This is a very large caseload for this point in the election cycle.

It is more evenly spread across states than usual which reflects the creep of voter suppression laws into even safe GOP states.

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