@bcats99.bsky.social
I love art, theater, baseball, lifetime friends and politics. A Cincy guy here enjoying the surroundings.
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NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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Exactly right. Miles just laid it out plainly and suddenly the story snapped into focus. When the facts line up this cleanly, the denial doesn’t matter. This is why independent reporting still scares the hell out of them.
February 6, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Exactly right. Miles just laid it out plainly and suddenly the story snapped into focus. When the facts line up this cleanly, the denial doesn’t matter. This is why independent reporting still scares the hell out of them.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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This is an authoritarian power grab, full stop.
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Trump suggests federal control of elections in ‘some areas’
In a lengthy interview with NBC, the president said he will accept the results of the midterm elections if they are “honest.”
www.ms.now
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This is an authoritarian power grab, full stop.
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
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Far too many ICE agents are lawless, cruel and despicable bullies.
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Far too many ICE agents are lawless, cruel and despicable bullies.
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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Trump’s spy chief accidentally gave Congress a roadmap to investigate him.
open.substack.com/pub/defiance...
open.substack.com/pub/defiance...
Trump’s spy chief accidentally gave Congress a roadmap to investigate him.
Tulsi Gabbard over-explained why she was in Georgia at an FBI raid of an election office, and — in the process — she implicated her boss.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Trump’s spy chief accidentally gave Congress a roadmap to investigate him.
open.substack.com/pub/defiance...
open.substack.com/pub/defiance...
Everything that orange man is saying about the economy is a lie. Election fraud is a lie. How tariffs work is a lie. Injection of 18T from tariffs into the treasury is a lie. Yet the MAGA party and the media allow the propaganda to perpetuate and persist.
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Everything that orange man is saying about the economy is a lie. Election fraud is a lie. How tariffs work is a lie. Injection of 18T from tariffs into the treasury is a lie. Yet the MAGA party and the media allow the propaganda to perpetuate and persist.
@schiff.senate.gov you did not provide us much comfort on @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social tonight. No politician is doing enough! You sound lethargic and lazy. You should sound extremely alarmed! We The People DEMAND defense of our democracy!
February 5, 2026 at 3:47 AM
@schiff.senate.gov you did not provide us much comfort on @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social tonight. No politician is doing enough! You sound lethargic and lazy. You should sound extremely alarmed! We The People DEMAND defense of our democracy!
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Where Is The OUTRAGE ? Chump
Must Be Held Accountable......
Must Be Held Accountable......
February 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Where Is The OUTRAGE ? Chump
Must Be Held Accountable......
Must Be Held Accountable......
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February 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Little Johnson tries to Bible splain to the pope, also says the government shouldn't show proof to enter your home.
February 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Little Johnson tries to Bible splain to the pope, also says the government shouldn't show proof to enter your home.
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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
@wyden.senate.gov @rosen.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov Get on the Capitol Steps NOW!!!!
These are government employees. So our tax dollars are funding ICE to flash white supremacist cards at vulnerable POC as an intimidation tactic. Who is giving this direction?
There’s something deeply sinister happening in this country right now, and I don’t think we can take three more years.
There’s something deeply sinister happening in this country right now, and I don’t think we can take three more years.
February 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
@wyden.senate.gov @rosen.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov Get on the Capitol Steps NOW!!!!
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This is what embodying the American spirit looks like.
Alex Pretti is America.
Renee Good is America.
Liam Ramos is America.
We are all the disenfranchised, downtrodden, and despondent. They are us.
H/t @jamestalarico.bsky.social
Alex Pretti is America.
Renee Good is America.
Liam Ramos is America.
We are all the disenfranchised, downtrodden, and despondent. They are us.
H/t @jamestalarico.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
This is what embodying the American spirit looks like.
Alex Pretti is America.
Renee Good is America.
Liam Ramos is America.
We are all the disenfranchised, downtrodden, and despondent. They are us.
H/t @jamestalarico.bsky.social
Alex Pretti is America.
Renee Good is America.
Liam Ramos is America.
We are all the disenfranchised, downtrodden, and despondent. They are us.
H/t @jamestalarico.bsky.social
Really focus on this for a minute. I know its obvious and has been obvious, but our government is attacking ITS OWN PEOPLE.
it's not unprecedented. We've done it before to Native Americans (and still do), to Japanese Americans. We enslaved Black people.
We need to vanquish these haters forever.
it's not unprecedented. We've done it before to Native Americans (and still do), to Japanese Americans. We enslaved Black people.
We need to vanquish these haters forever.
February 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
@repgreglandsman.bsky.social See this?
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 7:18 PM
@repgreglandsman.bsky.social See this?
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Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 163
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
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Active Voting Rights Cases: 163
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
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January 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 163
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Active Voting Rights Cases: 163
Active Redistricting Cases: 46
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 87
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Gavin Newsom: “ You will not have a country if he rigs this election — you will have a president who will be running for a third term
He is wrecking this country, wrecking the economy. He's a lawless president. Wake up, America — wake up to what's going on”
He is wrecking this country, wrecking the economy. He's a lawless president. Wake up, America — wake up to what's going on”
January 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Gavin Newsom: “ You will not have a country if he rigs this election — you will have a president who will be running for a third term
He is wrecking this country, wrecking the economy. He's a lawless president. Wake up, America — wake up to what's going on”
He is wrecking this country, wrecking the economy. He's a lawless president. Wake up, America — wake up to what's going on”
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The real story of the FBI raid on Fulton County, Atlanta: You are watching the theft of 2026 before your eyes
gregpalastinvestigates.substack.com/p/the-real-s...
gregpalastinvestigates.substack.com/p/the-real-s...
The real story of the FBI raid on Fulton County, Atlanta
You are watching the theft of 2026 before your eyes
gregpalastinvestigates.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The real story of the FBI raid on Fulton County, Atlanta: You are watching the theft of 2026 before your eyes
gregpalastinvestigates.substack.com/p/the-real-s...
gregpalastinvestigates.substack.com/p/the-real-s...
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"theater"
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
January 29, 2026 at 7:43 PM
"theater"
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
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What more evidence do we need that Donald Trump is trying to ruin our republic?
Because of HIS actions people are quite literally dying in the United States of America.
Because of HIS actions people are quite literally dying in the United States of America.
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
What more evidence do we need that Donald Trump is trying to ruin our republic?
Because of HIS actions people are quite literally dying in the United States of America.
Because of HIS actions people are quite literally dying in the United States of America.