Will Vandenberg 🇺🇦
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Searching for hope in red and purple America. Always for underdogs & multiracial democracy. Regional mutt. opinions=mine 🏳️🌈
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"I want to be out here talking to the workers and advocating for them, because nobody’s advocating for them and holding Tyson responsible… Nobody on the top ever takes cuts. It always comes from the bottom. It always comes from the people who help put food on people’s tables every day.”
Dan Osborn Questions Legality of Tyson Plant Closure in Lexington
Tyson Foods' planned closure of its beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, may have violated a century-...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"I want to be out here talking to the workers and advocating for them, because nobody’s advocating for them and holding Tyson responsible… Nobody on the top ever takes cuts. It always comes from the bottom. It always comes from the people who help put food on people’s tables every day.”
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“This is the year where a lot of voters are going to realize that Trump and Republicans are lying to them.”
story via @jerodmacevoy.com
story via @jerodmacevoy.com
Democrats aim to flip control of the AZ legislature in 2026 as Trump approval hits record lows
Arizona legislature Democrats flip attempt continues with $50M national effort despite 2024 failure to win majorities
azmirror.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“This is the year where a lot of voters are going to realize that Trump and Republicans are lying to them.”
story via @jerodmacevoy.com
story via @jerodmacevoy.com
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Commentary from @danawormald.bsky.social: "Expansive, policy-driven inequality is the Republican Party’s guiding light, whether you call it Reaganomics, or neoliberalism, or Trumpism, or trickle-down economics." #NHPolitics
New Hampshire lost a fortune with a tax repeal, but I bet the wealthy spent it on lots of cool stuff • New Hampshire Bulletin
In the year that has passed since New Hampshire Republicans held a news conference to celebrate the repeal of the state’s Interest and Dividends Tax, I’ve thought (and written) a lot about the $150…
newhampshirebulletin.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Commentary from @danawormald.bsky.social: "Expansive, policy-driven inequality is the Republican Party’s guiding light, whether you call it Reaganomics, or neoliberalism, or Trumpism, or trickle-down economics." #NHPolitics
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A total rout in the Miami mayoral, in a race that had been highly nationalized (Trump endorsed the loser).
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A total rout in the Miami mayoral, in a race that had been highly nationalized (Trump endorsed the loser).
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
The Dem (Higgins) over-performed 2024 presidential in predominantly Cuban (+8), non-Cuban Hispanic (+9), Black (+9), and White (+11) precincts-- over-performance across the board.
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The special election in Tennessee which had high turnout, reasonably high salience, and a Democratic nominee who didn't seem that well-suited to the district have made me a lot more optimistic about the Senate map.
www.slowboring.com/p/a-senate-m...
www.slowboring.com/p/a-senate-m...
A Senate majority could be within Democrats’ reach
That’s the real lesson of the Tennessee special — just don’t blow it
www.slowboring.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The special election in Tennessee which had high turnout, reasonably high salience, and a Democratic nominee who didn't seem that well-suited to the district have made me a lot more optimistic about the Senate map.
www.slowboring.com/p/a-senate-m...
www.slowboring.com/p/a-senate-m...
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In a partisan contest to succeed Francis Suarez as city of Miami mayor, President Donald Trump backed Republican Emilio González over Democrat Eileen Higgins
Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayor’s race, beats Trump’s pick
In a partisan contest to succeed Francis Suarez as city of Miami mayor, President Donald Trump backed Republican Emilio González over Democrat Eileen Higgins
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
In a partisan contest to succeed Francis Suarez as city of Miami mayor, President Donald Trump backed Republican Emilio González over Democrat Eileen Higgins
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BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
Breaking: Georgia Democrats flip conservative seat in yet another upset
That's 25 pickups for Democrats nationwide this year—and zero for Republicans
www.the-downballot.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
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This is a win for the people of New Jersey and a signal of the power of a growing anti-corruption movement throughout our state and this country.
As I’ve said before, the opposite of democracy is apathy. Do not feel helpless about fixing our broken politics. 1/2
As I’ve said before, the opposite of democracy is apathy. Do not feel helpless about fixing our broken politics. 1/2
Scutari pulls plug on bill to reduce state comptroller powers - New Jersey Globe
Senate President Nicholas Scutari will drop his plan to transfer some investigatory powers from the state comptroller to the State Commission of
newjerseyglobe.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This is a win for the people of New Jersey and a signal of the power of a growing anti-corruption movement throughout our state and this country.
As I’ve said before, the opposite of democracy is apathy. Do not feel helpless about fixing our broken politics. 1/2
As I’ve said before, the opposite of democracy is apathy. Do not feel helpless about fixing our broken politics. 1/2
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The Utah Legislature will hold a special session to vote on bills to “facilitate” Republican state leaders’ appeal against the state’s court-ordered redistricting process.
Lawmakers will also vote to repeal a controversial law restricting public labor unions from collective bargaining. #utpol
Lawmakers will also vote to repeal a controversial law restricting public labor unions from collective bargaining. #utpol
Utah Legislature's special session will tackle redistricting, repeal public union bill • Utah News Dispatch
The Utah Legislature's special session agenda looks to facilitate its appeal in the redistricting court battle and repeal a labor union bill.
utahnewsdispatch.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Utah Legislature will hold a special session to vote on bills to “facilitate” Republican state leaders’ appeal against the state’s court-ordered redistricting process.
Lawmakers will also vote to repeal a controversial law restricting public labor unions from collective bargaining. #utpol
Lawmakers will also vote to repeal a controversial law restricting public labor unions from collective bargaining. #utpol
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Voters selecting a presidential candidate from one party while choosing candidates from a different party further down their ballots have proven a powerful handicap for Democrats in tight political races, but that share of the electorate is thinning.
How has ticket-splitting changed in Montana?
One political scientist said that some rates have dropped from 20% in 2018 to 8% last year.
montanafreepress.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Voters selecting a presidential candidate from one party while choosing candidates from a different party further down their ballots have proven a powerful handicap for Democrats in tight political races, but that share of the electorate is thinning.
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As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to the national Farm Aid hotline and the Iowa Concern hotline — where farmers can get support in times of mental health crisis or need — are increasing.
From @tennesseelookout.com
From @tennesseelookout.com
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Iowa Concern hotline provides farmers with support in times of mental health crisis or need and calls to the hotline are increasing.
penncapital-star.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to the national Farm Aid hotline and the Iowa Concern hotline — where farmers can get support in times of mental health crisis or need — are increasing.
From @tennesseelookout.com
From @tennesseelookout.com
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Kansas legislative leadership wobbly on redistricting as January session draws near | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas legislative leadership wobbly on redistricting as January session draws near • Kansas Reflector
Kansas legislative leaders’ messaging has teetered between confident and uncertain as they approach a possible attempt at drawing new Congressional lines in January.
kansasreflector.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Kansas legislative leadership wobbly on redistricting as January session draws near | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
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BREAKING: A federal judge has thrown out a Missouri GOP lawsuit that attempted to stop a referendum on their gerrymandered congressional map.
The referendum’s organizers are set to submit far more than the required signatures later this week.
The referendum’s organizers are set to submit far more than the required signatures later this week.
Federal Court Tosses GOP Lawsuit Against Missouri’s Gerrymander Referendum Effort
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
BREAKING: A federal judge has thrown out a Missouri GOP lawsuit that attempted to stop a referendum on their gerrymandered congressional map.
The referendum’s organizers are set to submit far more than the required signatures later this week.
The referendum’s organizers are set to submit far more than the required signatures later this week.
From Lewiston, Maine: “Send Somalis back? Why? That’s not the American ethic… Racists are not supposed to lead in this country. Where are the good Americans? We want them to stand up and say. ‘No, we don’t accept that.’ ” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/07/m...
‘This is my country’: Somalis in Maine are angered, insulted by Trump’s scorn - The Boston Globe
The president’s tirade has left Lewiston's Somali population angry, anxious, and in disbelief.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
From Lewiston, Maine: “Send Somalis back? Why? That’s not the American ethic… Racists are not supposed to lead in this country. Where are the good Americans? We want them to stand up and say. ‘No, we don’t accept that.’ ” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/07/m...
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A Missouri appeals court rewrote the language for a proposed abortion ban set to appear on the November 2026 ballot after the judges concluded Thursday the previous wording drafted by Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins was riddled with errors. #moleg #mogov
Missouri appeals court rewrites ballot proposal to clarify a 'yes' would end right to abortion • Missouri Independent
A Missouri appeals court found the ballot language for a proposed amendment to ban abortion failed to state it would repeal an abortion rights amendment.
missouriindependent.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Arizona were among the states that held tribal consultations or listening sessions.
Tribes were left out of Trump’s $50B rural health fund, but states like Montana aim to include them anyway
Federally recognized tribes can’t directly apply for a share of the rural health fund — only states can.
montanafreepress.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Arizona were among the states that held tribal consultations or listening sessions.
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Kansas governor says One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cost state $150 million or more | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas governor says One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cost state $150 million or more • Kansas Reflector
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will potentially cost Kansas about $150 million as provisions cutting health care programs go into effect, Gov. Kelly said.
kansasreflector.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Kansas governor says One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cost state $150 million or more | via @crazeywriter.bsky.social #ksleg
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Hundreds of students, community members rally in support of detained Portland immigrant family mainemorningstar.com/2025/12/03/h...
Hundreds of students, community members rally in support of detained Portland immigrant family • Maine Morning Star
Deering High School senior Jack Borland said during his sophomore year he wanted to start a club. He told his soccer teammates about it after practice one day, hoping they’d join. They nodded along…
mainemorningstar.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Hundreds of students, community members rally in support of detained Portland immigrant family mainemorningstar.com/2025/12/03/h...
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Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
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Former Latino Victory Fund executive director Mayra Macias is running as a Democratic-aligned independent one month after Rep. Chuy Garcia engineered his retirement to ensure that only his preferred candidate would be able to run in next year’s Democratic primary. #IL04
Mayra Macías to challenge Rep. Chuy García's handpicked successor
García, D-Ill., infuriated his party when he announced his retirement after the filing deadline, leaving his chief of staff as the only one running for the Democratic nomination.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Former Latino Victory Fund executive director Mayra Macias is running as a Democratic-aligned independent one month after Rep. Chuy Garcia engineered his retirement to ensure that only his preferred candidate would be able to run in next year’s Democratic primary. #IL04
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Avg swing in specials to Congress is 17 pts left since 2024. But bc they've been so low-turnout, the data b4 last night suggested a 100% turnout (relative to the past midterm) special would have swung closer to 6-7 points. So TN-7 (13 pts) is updating priors about the share of swing that's turnout
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Avg swing in specials to Congress is 17 pts left since 2024. But bc they've been so low-turnout, the data b4 last night suggested a 100% turnout (relative to the past midterm) special would have swung closer to 6-7 points. So TN-7 (13 pts) is updating priors about the share of swing that's turnout
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Don Sosebee had never thought much about prisons, but that changed when Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new mega prison in his rural community. “They’re not taking care of us.”
The Prison Next Door
How Arkansas’ secretive plan for a new state lockup angered people in a deep red corner of rural America—and changed how some see incarceration.
boltsmag.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Don Sosebee had never thought much about prisons, but that changed when Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new mega prison in his rural community. “They’re not taking care of us.”
I grew up in a family that relied on food stamps and federal food assistance through some difficult years. This latest Trump move to take away SNAP funding for low-income families’ access to food is disgusting. Cruelty politics and faux Christianity are the MAGA way.
The administration says it will target funding in 22 states, including Arizona, that sued the administration over its requests for SNAP recipients' data.
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states | Arizona Mirror
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program.
azmirror.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I grew up in a family that relied on food stamps and federal food assistance through some difficult years. This latest Trump move to take away SNAP funding for low-income families’ access to food is disgusting. Cruelty politics and faux Christianity are the MAGA way.
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CALL: the Hudson County Democratic Organization gets absolutely routed in Jersey City, losing the mayoral runoff and all nine city council seats
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
CALL: the Hudson County Democratic Organization gets absolutely routed in Jersey City, losing the mayoral runoff and all nine city council seats