@cassbutlerphd.bsky.social
a political science residing in Ferguson, MO observing the U.S. Constitution being challenged by all levels of government... seeing indications we won't be able to "keep it."
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“I do not believe that… a Democratic candidate can be elected unless they acknowledge that there is a genocide that happened in Gaza.”
Joy Reid, Jim Acosta, & Mehdi on why a Dem. presidential candidate must acknowledge the genocide in Gaza & call for the abolition of ICE.
zeteo.com/p/mehdi-joy-...
Joy Reid, Jim Acosta, & Mehdi on why a Dem. presidential candidate must acknowledge the genocide in Gaza & call for the abolition of ICE.
zeteo.com/p/mehdi-joy-...
February 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
“I do not believe that… a Democratic candidate can be elected unless they acknowledge that there is a genocide that happened in Gaza.”
Joy Reid, Jim Acosta, & Mehdi on why a Dem. presidential candidate must acknowledge the genocide in Gaza & call for the abolition of ICE.
zeteo.com/p/mehdi-joy-...
Joy Reid, Jim Acosta, & Mehdi on why a Dem. presidential candidate must acknowledge the genocide in Gaza & call for the abolition of ICE.
zeteo.com/p/mehdi-joy-...
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James Comer spent every day for 2 years and millions of US taxpayer dollars trying to link Joe Biden to Hunter’s appointment to the Burisma board in 2014, but has zero interest in UAE putting $500 million into Trump’s crypto company then getting advanced AI chips from the US.
February 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
James Comer spent every day for 2 years and millions of US taxpayer dollars trying to link Joe Biden to Hunter’s appointment to the Burisma board in 2014, but has zero interest in UAE putting $500 million into Trump’s crypto company then getting advanced AI chips from the US.
Present this as a hypothetical to your police dept.
"What they gonna do if they come for you!?"
Are they gonna respond to unconstitutional behavior in your community?
"What they gonna do if they come for you!?"
Are they gonna respond to unconstitutional behavior in your community?
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
www.salemreporter.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Present this as a hypothetical to your police dept.
"What they gonna do if they come for you!?"
Are they gonna respond to unconstitutional behavior in your community?
"What they gonna do if they come for you!?"
Are they gonna respond to unconstitutional behavior in your community?
Oregon, still ...
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
www.salemreporter.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Oregon, still ...
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As Black History Month begins, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers who built this city into the “gorgeous mosaic” we call home.
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
February 1, 2026 at 2:11 PM
As Black History Month begins, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers who built this city into the “gorgeous mosaic” we call home.
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
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All 10 shots were fired AFTER they removed the gun from Pretti’s waist. Every single shot was fired after he was disarmed.
January 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
All 10 shots were fired AFTER they removed the gun from Pretti’s waist. Every single shot was fired after he was disarmed.
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Missed Donald Trump’s ridiculous CBS interview with Tony Dokoupil? We’ve got you covered.
Watch the lowlights in this two-minute video. Subscribe to Zeteo for more: zeteo.com/subscribe
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January 14, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Missed Donald Trump’s ridiculous CBS interview with Tony Dokoupil? We’ve got you covered.
Watch the lowlights in this two-minute video. Subscribe to Zeteo for more: zeteo.com/subscribe
Watch the lowlights in this two-minute video. Subscribe to Zeteo for more: zeteo.com/subscribe
Good point. Too bad we don’t have that anymore thanks to Trump.
January 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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This one solution to *end gerrymandering* isn’t talked about enough. Get the facts on how proportional representation works, plus some FAQs here: https://protectdemocracy.org/pr
Proportional representation, explained
With proportional representation, parties don't win before elections even begin. And they can't manipulate the system to their advantage.
protectdemocracy.org
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This one solution to *end gerrymandering* isn’t talked about enough. Get the facts on how proportional representation works, plus some FAQs here: https://protectdemocracy.org/pr
"special envoys" is an official sounding name for people who represent his business interests, NOT the USA's nation-state interests and responsibilities. They are NOT state department DIPLOMATS.
Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Trump, and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Moscow on Tuesday, as the White House pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine. Follow live.
Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. Envoy to Meet With Putin in Moscow
nyti.ms
December 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"special envoys" is an official sounding name for people who represent his business interests, NOT the USA's nation-state interests and responsibilities. They are NOT state department DIPLOMATS.
So serious an accusation - and he got JOKES?!? So unqualified. (Only under an anti-DEI regime is a Secretary Heg possible.)
The publisher of “Franklin the Turtle,” a book franchise aimed at preschoolers, expressed criticism after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a doctored image that showed the well-known turtle character attacking the crew of a narcotics vessel.
‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher slams Hegseth post joking about boat strike
Hegseth, who is under pressure over his order to kill the entire crew of a suspected smuggling vessel, shared a doctored image of the well-known children’s book on social media.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
So serious an accusation - and he got JOKES?!? So unqualified. (Only under an anti-DEI regime is a Secretary Heg possible.)
Is this "announcement" actually an advertisement? "Use me, pay me" to bribe the POTUS. "I can get you pardoned quickly!"
Roger Stone says Trump announced pardon for Juan Orlando Hernández “three hours after” he sent Trump a letter from the former Honduran president
www.mediamatters.org/roger-stone/...
www.mediamatters.org/roger-stone/...
Roger Stone claims Trump announced pardon for Juan Orlando Hernández “three hours after” he sent Trump a letter from the former Honduran president
www.mediamatters.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Is this "announcement" actually an advertisement? "Use me, pay me" to bribe the POTUS. "I can get you pardoned quickly!"
This cancels out any arguments about arresting immigrants or blowing up boats.
Breaking news: Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in helping drug traffickers move cocaine to the U.S., was released from prison following a pardon from President Trump.
Former president of Honduras freed from U.S. prison after Trump pardon
Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence over drug trafficking. Following a pardon from President Donald Trump, he has been released.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This cancels out any arguments about arresting immigrants or blowing up boats.
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16-year-old American Mohammed Ibrahim has been released after over 9 months in an Israeli prison without trial.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
16-year-old American Mohammed Ibrahim has been released after over 9 months in an Israeli prison without trial.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
I was relieved to hear from his family today and to know that he’s safe and where he belongs — with his family.
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Aurora, Colorado, saw a political shift as progressive candidates won city council seats, ousting conservative incumbents who focused on anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
Trump said gangs invaded this city. Voters booted the officials who agreed.
Liberals who won in Aurora, Colorado, say voters were focused on affordability, trash and other local issues.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Aurora, Colorado, saw a political shift as progressive candidates won city council seats, ousting conservative incumbents who focused on anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
The election results reflect a broader national trend of Democratic gains.
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Just an absolute surreal account from former University of Virginia President James Ryan on how the DOJ ousted him from his position with explicit threats against the school.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
11.14.25_JER Resignation Facuty.pdf
drive.google.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just an absolute surreal account from former University of Virginia President James Ryan on how the DOJ ousted him from his position with explicit threats against the school.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
At one point, DOJ attorneys threatened to "bleed UVA white" if Ryan didn't resign.
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Republicans have also learned a hard lesson: my law firm and I fight hard for our clients. We never back down. And whether it’s on Democracy Docket’s website or before the Supreme Court, I will always stand by my four pillars, defending voting rights and free and fair elections.
I Protected Mail-in Voting in 2020. Now I Will Be Defending It at the Supreme Court.
If Republicans thought they could score an easy win by suing a friendly state, they thought wrong. They didn’t count on my law firm representing groups that would intervene to defend the law — but tha...
www.democracydocket.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Republicans have also learned a hard lesson: my law firm and I fight hard for our clients. We never back down. And whether it’s on Democracy Docket’s website or before the Supreme Court, I will always stand by my four pillars, defending voting rights and free and fair elections.
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My law firm is currently litigating 55 voting and election cases in 25 states. I expect that we will add another 5-6 this week. Please pay attention to what is happening to see and fair elections and democracy in court!
September 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My law firm is currently litigating 55 voting and election cases in 25 states. I expect that we will add another 5-6 this week. Please pay attention to what is happening to see and fair elections and democracy in court!
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The oligarchs win again.
JUST IN: Georgia Supreme Court won't consider Fani Willis' petition to reclaim her prosecution of President Trump. She's officially disqualified and the case must now be assigned to a new prosecutorial office. www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/u...
September 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The oligarchs win again.
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It’s the first time the U.S. has sanctioned an organization specifically for using lawful, peaceful tools of advocacy.
Trump Sanctions Palestinian Human Rights Groups for Doing Their Job. Anybody Could Be Next.
Trump sanctioned Palestinian human rights groups for using lawful, peaceful tools of advocacy. Anybody could be next.
interc.pt
September 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It’s the first time the U.S. has sanctioned an organization specifically for using lawful, peaceful tools of advocacy.
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Google handed over Gmail account information to ICE before notifying the student or giving him an opportunity to challenge the subpoena.
Google Secretly Handed ICE Data About Pro-Palestine Student Activist
Google handed over Gmail account information to ICE before notifying the student or giving him an opportunity to challenge the subpoena.
interc.pt
September 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Google handed over Gmail account information to ICE before notifying the student or giving him an opportunity to challenge the subpoena.
Do NOT preclude the assassination of CK was not by a foreign adversary, as chaos in the USA furthers their interests ...
September 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Do NOT preclude the assassination of CK was not by a foreign adversary, as chaos in the USA furthers their interests ...
I can even imagine this scenario. But, it's happening ...
South Korea reached a deal with the U.S. to free hundreds of South Korean workers arrested when U.S. immigration authorities raided a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia. nyti.ms/4887Cdr
September 9, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I can even imagine this scenario. But, it's happening ...
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This is the consequences when we chose the wrong
direction.
direction.
July 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This is the consequences when we chose the wrong
direction.
direction.