For the Love of Dogs and Democracy
@clthomas.bsky.social
Mom to people and dogs.
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom.
Slava Ukraïni
PrinciplesFirst
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom.
Slava Ukraïni
PrinciplesFirst
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Principles matter. They define who we are and what we believe. We need leaders with the courage to defend them. Putin must be stopped.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Principles matter. They define who we are and what we believe. We need leaders with the courage to defend them. Putin must be stopped.
Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
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Join us for two great events happening this Wednesday, 10/22!
We're co-hosting a community forum in Paramus, New Jersey with @issueonereform.bsky.social starting at 6pm ET. tinyurl.com/4t8dhjkp
Followed by a 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 Q&A with @leavingmaga.bsky.social at 8pm ET. tinyurl.com/4aubsfu7
We're co-hosting a community forum in Paramus, New Jersey with @issueonereform.bsky.social starting at 6pm ET. tinyurl.com/4t8dhjkp
Followed by a 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 Q&A with @leavingmaga.bsky.social at 8pm ET. tinyurl.com/4aubsfu7
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Join us for two great events happening this Wednesday, 10/22!
We're co-hosting a community forum in Paramus, New Jersey with @issueonereform.bsky.social starting at 6pm ET. tinyurl.com/4t8dhjkp
Followed by a 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 Q&A with @leavingmaga.bsky.social at 8pm ET. tinyurl.com/4aubsfu7
We're co-hosting a community forum in Paramus, New Jersey with @issueonereform.bsky.social starting at 6pm ET. tinyurl.com/4t8dhjkp
Followed by a 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 Q&A with @leavingmaga.bsky.social at 8pm ET. tinyurl.com/4aubsfu7
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Principles First is hiring!
We're seeking an experienced Digital Manager or Director with knowledge of political campaigns & advocacy organizations to lead our digital strategy & online communications to keep up w our growth & help champion principled leadership.
principlesfirst.us/about/careers/
We're seeking an experienced Digital Manager or Director with knowledge of political campaigns & advocacy organizations to lead our digital strategy & online communications to keep up w our growth & help champion principled leadership.
principlesfirst.us/about/careers/
Careers - Principles First
Digital Manager or Director Location: Washington, D.C. / Remote flexibility available About Principles First: Principles First is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to strengthening democratic ...
principlesfirst.us
October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Principles First is hiring!
We're seeking an experienced Digital Manager or Director with knowledge of political campaigns & advocacy organizations to lead our digital strategy & online communications to keep up w our growth & help champion principled leadership.
principlesfirst.us/about/careers/
We're seeking an experienced Digital Manager or Director with knowledge of political campaigns & advocacy organizations to lead our digital strategy & online communications to keep up w our growth & help champion principled leadership.
principlesfirst.us/about/careers/
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CONWAY, on Marc Benioff:
“.. It saddens me immensely to say that with your recent comments, and failure to understand their impact, I now barely recognize the person I have so long admired.”
@politico.com $CRM
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
“.. It saddens me immensely to say that with your recent comments, and failure to understand their impact, I now barely recognize the person I have so long admired.”
@politico.com $CRM
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
CONWAY, on Marc Benioff:
“.. It saddens me immensely to say that with your recent comments, and failure to understand their impact, I now barely recognize the person I have so long admired.”
@politico.com $CRM
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
“.. It saddens me immensely to say that with your recent comments, and failure to understand their impact, I now barely recognize the person I have so long admired.”
@politico.com $CRM
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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How dozens of Trump’s donors have benefited from his second term on.ft.com/4o1zdlU
How dozens of Trump’s donors have benefited from his second term
While previous presidents have introduced policies that have helped supporters, such incidents are now more common and overt
on.ft.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:10 AM
How dozens of Trump’s donors have benefited from his second term on.ft.com/4o1zdlU
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Expect Trump to deploy outside agitators this Saturday who will throw bricks and try to incite violence.
October 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Expect Trump to deploy outside agitators this Saturday who will throw bricks and try to incite violence.
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Letter: About those Utah legislators who voted against Maria — I wonder how their resumes compare with hers?
Letter: Why did the Legislature focus on U. trustee’s so-called ‘equity’ statements rather than her work?
Letter: About those Utah legislators who voted against Maria — I wonder how their resumes compare with hers?
www.sltrib.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Letter: About those Utah legislators who voted against Maria — I wonder how their resumes compare with hers?
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Be part of this, show up for #NoKings on Saturday — and join up with an organization afterwards — do what you can, it matters.
My team at the Crowd Counting Consortium (@djpressman.bsky.social, Hammam, & Chris Shay) has a new piece, whose title speaks for itself. A 🧵 with some key descriptive takeaways:
The resistance reaches into Trump country
As organizers for No Kings 2 seek historic turnout on Oct. 18, the broader pro-democracy movement has already broken new ground.
wagingnonviolence.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Be part of this, show up for #NoKings on Saturday — and join up with an organization afterwards — do what you can, it matters.
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Because it is illegal
Leavitt: "The president tapped into tariff revenue to keep WIC money going out the door. He found a creative solution to keep the troops paid. And rather than congratulate him for doing that, this unprecedented action to get our troops paid, Dems want to sue him for it. They're saying it's illegal."
October 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Because it is illegal
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Remember when this was just “one narco-terrorist boat”? Now it’s multiple strikes, foreign nationals dead, and no oversight. At what point will Congress demand answers from this Administration?
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Remember when this was just “one narco-terrorist boat”? Now it’s multiple strikes, foreign nationals dead, and no oversight. At what point will Congress demand answers from this Administration?
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I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
October 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.
THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.
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Himes: If you've got the capability to blow a boat out of the water, you've got the capability to interdict it, arrest everyone on board, interrogate them, and find out where it was going, where it came from, who the bosses are, and what the distribution networks look like.
October 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Himes: If you've got the capability to blow a boat out of the water, you've got the capability to interdict it, arrest everyone on board, interrogate them, and find out where it was going, where it came from, who the bosses are, and what the distribution networks look like.
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On top of detaining U.S. citizens, ICE is now fining legal residents for not carrying their papers.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’
Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times. But prior to a
www.chicagotribune.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On top of detaining U.S. citizens, ICE is now fining legal residents for not carrying their papers.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.
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Hochul: "They promised to extract revenge on their political enemies & apparently any state that has a D gov. Tell me how Florida & Texas could receive these same funds w/o having to go to court? They're playing politics, but more than that, they're playing with people's lives. And that's abhorrent"
October 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hochul: "They promised to extract revenge on their political enemies & apparently any state that has a D gov. Tell me how Florida & Texas could receive these same funds w/o having to go to court? They're playing politics, but more than that, they're playing with people's lives. And that's abhorrent"
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I have read the Bolton indictment. I am thoroughly unimpressed by these allegations. If this manages to make it to trial and a conviction, DOJ just opened a Pandora’s Box for future Administrations to go all out after all senior officials’ handwritten notes every time there is a change in power.
October 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I have read the Bolton indictment. I am thoroughly unimpressed by these allegations. If this manages to make it to trial and a conviction, DOJ just opened a Pandora’s Box for future Administrations to go all out after all senior officials’ handwritten notes every time there is a change in power.
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
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In case anyone missed this
Erdoğa said that Trump ended Halkbank’s criminal case after talks w him. He said that Trump told him “The Halkbank problem is finished for us.”
Halkbank was helping Iran evade taxes and launder billions.
Qatar and now this. The corruption is off the charts
Erdoğa said that Trump ended Halkbank’s criminal case after talks w him. He said that Trump told him “The Halkbank problem is finished for us.”
Halkbank was helping Iran evade taxes and launder billions.
Qatar and now this. The corruption is off the charts
Turkey’s Erdogan Says Halkbank US Case to End After Trump Talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said state lender Halkbank’s legal case in the US is due to be resolved following recent talks with President Donald Trump, prompting bank shares to rise.
www.bloomberg.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In case anyone missed this
Erdoğa said that Trump ended Halkbank’s criminal case after talks w him. He said that Trump told him “The Halkbank problem is finished for us.”
Halkbank was helping Iran evade taxes and launder billions.
Qatar and now this. The corruption is off the charts
Erdoğa said that Trump ended Halkbank’s criminal case after talks w him. He said that Trump told him “The Halkbank problem is finished for us.”
Halkbank was helping Iran evade taxes and launder billions.
Qatar and now this. The corruption is off the charts
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Gov. Shapiro: "The way the president has chosen to deploy the National Guard in other states, and to deploy the Guard of one state. Texas, into another state, Illinois, is extremely dangerous...It does not make us more safe. It creates chaos and real danger in our communities."
October 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Gov. Shapiro: "The way the president has chosen to deploy the National Guard in other states, and to deploy the Guard of one state. Texas, into another state, Illinois, is extremely dangerous...It does not make us more safe. It creates chaos and real danger in our communities."
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My statement on Middle East peace
October 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
My statement on Middle East peace
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We’re coming to a city near you! 🇺🇸
@principlesfirst.bsky.social has 8 upcoming events:
✅ 10/7 Chicago
✅ 10/9 Phoenix
✅ 10/16 Raleigh
✅ 10/22 Paramus
✅ 10/22 Virtual
✅ 10/30 New York City
✅ 11/6 Gettysburg
✅ 11/19 Salt Lake City
Want to learn more? Visit:
www.eventbrite.com/o/principles...
✅ 10/7 Chicago
✅ 10/9 Phoenix
✅ 10/16 Raleigh
✅ 10/22 Paramus
✅ 10/22 Virtual
✅ 10/30 New York City
✅ 11/6 Gettysburg
✅ 11/19 Salt Lake City
Want to learn more? Visit:
www.eventbrite.com/o/principles...
October 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
We’re coming to a city near you! 🇺🇸
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RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?
JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back
R: Why not now?
J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants
JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back
R: Why not now?
J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants
October 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?
JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back
R: Why not now?
J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants
JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back
R: Why not now?
J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.
Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.
Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.
October 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.
Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.
Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.
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“Violence is not the cause of Trump and Miller’s desire to use state power to crush their opposition. It is the pretext for which they transparently long.”
Stephen Miller is portraying opposition to Donald Trump in any form, including by judges issuing legal rulings, as an illegal rebellion, Jonathan Chait argues:
Stephen Miller Lays Out the Plan in Public
The White House aide equates opposition to Trump’s agenda with terrorism—and pushes for the use of state power to suppress it.
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“Violence is not the cause of Trump and Miller’s desire to use state power to crush their opposition. It is the pretext for which they transparently long.”