Dave McCowin
@davemcc13.bsky.social
Avid Reader. Occasional Writer. Discouraged Historian.
Just finished a 4yr term as Judge of Elections for a small rural twp in PA. Glad I ran, glad I won, but also glad it's over at the same time. Election integrity starts with election worker integrity, including the aggressive preservation of the election hall as a sacred non-partisan space. #Election
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Just finished a 4yr term as Judge of Elections for a small rural twp in PA. Glad I ran, glad I won, but also glad it's over at the same time. Election integrity starts with election worker integrity, including the aggressive preservation of the election hall as a sacred non-partisan space. #Election
Murkowski's "concerns" were empty yet again...
July 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Murkowski's "concerns" were empty yet again...
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Suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers apprehended – reports
Suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers apprehended – reports
Vance Boelter accused of killing legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding John Hoffman and his wife
The man suspected of opening fire on two Minnesota legislators and their spouses on 14 June, killing one legislator and her husband, was apprehended late on Sunday night, officials told the Associated Press and New York Times.
Vance Boelter, 57, stands accused of fatally shooting the Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their residence. Boelter is also suspected of shooting the state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their home, seriously injuring them. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers apprehended – reports
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Here’s the full episode jimacosta.substack.com/p/padilla-de...
June 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Here’s the full episode jimacosta.substack.com/p/padilla-de...
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"You just f---ing shot the reporter!"
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
"You just f---ing shot the reporter!"
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Los Angeles Unified School District
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
June 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Los Angeles Unified School District
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
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"Trump took power in a nation that, despite its dark mood, was doing well on many fronts. But he has moved quickly to fix that."
Making America Backward Again
Trump and MAGAnomics are wrecking the economy, dismantling democracy, and making America backward again, Paul Krugman writes
www.rollingstone.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"Trump took power in a nation that, despite its dark mood, was doing well on many fronts. But he has moved quickly to fix that."
Reposted by Dave McCowin
Everyone should say it:
The thing about Stephen Miller is not that he is the brains behind Trumpism.
Yes, he is one of the people who conceptualizes the impulses of the Trumpist movement and translates them into policy.
But that's not what's interesting about Miller.
It's not brains. It's bile.
The thing about Stephen Miller is not that he is the brains behind Trumpism.
Yes, he is one of the people who conceptualizes the impulses of the Trumpist movement and translates them into policy.
But that's not what's interesting about Miller.
It's not brains. It's bile.
June 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Everyone should say it:
The thing about Stephen Miller is not that he is the brains behind Trumpism.
Yes, he is one of the people who conceptualizes the impulses of the Trumpist movement and translates them into policy.
But that's not what's interesting about Miller.
It's not brains. It's bile.
The thing about Stephen Miller is not that he is the brains behind Trumpism.
Yes, he is one of the people who conceptualizes the impulses of the Trumpist movement and translates them into policy.
But that's not what's interesting about Miller.
It's not brains. It's bile.
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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April 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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Cor-y! Book-er!
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Thank you, @algreen.house.gov
Well done, sir.
Well done, sir.
March 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thank you, @algreen.house.gov
Well done, sir.
Well done, sir.
February 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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He “whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
— The Declaration of Independence
— The Declaration of Independence
February 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
He “whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
— The Declaration of Independence
— The Declaration of Independence
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MEMPHIS — taco truck workers raided and taken away by unidentified *ICE agents* in hoodies for no apparent reason 👇🏽😳
Original (disturbing) post: www.facebook.com/share/v/1BHp...
Original (disturbing) post: www.facebook.com/share/v/1BHp...
February 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
MEMPHIS — taco truck workers raided and taken away by unidentified *ICE agents* in hoodies for no apparent reason 👇🏽😳
Original (disturbing) post: www.facebook.com/share/v/1BHp...
Original (disturbing) post: www.facebook.com/share/v/1BHp...
Worst #SuperBowl #Commercials ? Hands down, the multiple exposures to Fox News Channel's ad with tagline "For All America" 🙄
February 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Worst #SuperBowl #Commercials ? Hands down, the multiple exposures to Fox News Channel's ad with tagline "For All America" 🙄
I'm no hip-hop guru, but my kids have schooled me on @kendricklamar.bsky.social in recent weeks leading up to tonight...and that was tight! As an historian of (amongst other things) race and religion in America, I appreciate his work on multiple levels.
#Halftime
#KendrickLamar
#Halftime
#KendrickLamar
February 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I'm no hip-hop guru, but my kids have schooled me on @kendricklamar.bsky.social in recent weeks leading up to tonight...and that was tight! As an historian of (amongst other things) race and religion in America, I appreciate his work on multiple levels.
#Halftime
#KendrickLamar
#Halftime
#KendrickLamar
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I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.
February 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.
Love this. Good start Congressman! Keep pushing!
My office has gotten hundreds of calls from constituents alarmed by Elon Musk's “DOGE” invasion of Americans’ privacy.
I'm taking action and have a bill to protect our sensitive information from abuse.
More ➡️ deluzio.house.gov/media/press-...
I'm taking action and have a bill to protect our sensitive information from abuse.
More ➡️ deluzio.house.gov/media/press-...
February 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Love this. Good start Congressman! Keep pushing!
Disconnected early from phone #TownHall w House Rep Deluzio. Curated questions quickly strayed from the wildfire-type issues swirling in DC. When @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social said all Dems should have townhalls this week, I was hoping for far more immediacy in tone and content. Disappointing.
February 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Disconnected early from phone #TownHall w House Rep Deluzio. Curated questions quickly strayed from the wildfire-type issues swirling in DC. When @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social said all Dems should have townhalls this week, I was hoping for far more immediacy in tone and content. Disappointing.
Proud of the Dem Senators holding the floor tonight. Wish mine were there ...
February 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Proud of the Dem Senators holding the floor tonight. Wish mine were there ...
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Hey @rokhanna.bsky.social , we know you rep Silicon Valley — but care to explain? 🤔
February 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hey @rokhanna.bsky.social , we know you rep Silicon Valley — but care to explain? 🤔
Lots of resistance protests happening, and they're getting larger... So far, I've not seen any mention of Proud Boys et al showing up. Should be interesting when they do...
#Resist
#Resist
February 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Lots of resistance protests happening, and they're getting larger... So far, I've not seen any mention of Proud Boys et al showing up. Should be interesting when they do...
#Resist
#Resist
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It’s class warfare, top-down. Feel free to call it fascism.
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
It’s a war. Do Democrats get that?
Trump and Musk have have initiated an all-out battle against the US government, the rule of law, and decency. Where's the opposition?
www.motherjones.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It’s class warfare, top-down. Feel free to call it fascism.
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
With this war raging, where are the Democrats?
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February 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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I may need this on my bumper.
February 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I may need this on my bumper.