Debra Johnson
@debj11.bsky.social
Reader, writer, democrat, and advocate for marginalized people.
Lived during segregation in the South.
Saw Civil Rights passed & the renewal of deadly Abortion bans.
Watching rights eroded. Politics matter.
Read Books about BIPOC by BIPOC.
No msgs.
Lived during segregation in the South.
Saw Civil Rights passed & the renewal of deadly Abortion bans.
Watching rights eroded. Politics matter.
Read Books about BIPOC by BIPOC.
No msgs.
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Debra Johnson
@debj11.bsky.social
· Oct 4
#STAYWOKE:ALERT&AWAKE
There are armed, masked men running around drunk on power.
There are armed, masked men running around drunk on power.
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Here was my report on the district court's ruling:
Court blocks Texas redistricting, finding it likely unconstitutional, with DOJ largely to blame
"DOJ Asked Texas to Engage in Unlawful Racial Gerrymandering," a Trump appointee wrote for the 2-1 majority. Texas is appealing to the Supreme Court.
www.lawdork.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Here was my report on the district court's ruling:
Reposted by Debra Johnson
NEW: The three-judge district court, on a 2-1 vote, denied Texas's stay request in the redistricting case, meaning this will likely be going up to SCOTUS shortly. (Judge Jerry Smith, unsurprisingly, would have granted the stay.) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
![Case 3:21-cv-00259-DCG-JES-JVB
Document 1444
Filed 11/21/25 Page 1 of 2
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
EL PASO DIVISION
LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
ALEXANDER GREEN, et al.,
Plaintiff-Intervenors,
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EP-21-CV-00259-DCG-JES-JVB
[Lead Case]
§
GREG ABBOTT, in his official capacity as 8
Governor of the State of Texas, et al.,
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Defendants.
All Consolidated Cases
ORDER
Before the Court is the State Defendants' Opposed Motion to Stay Pending Appeal (ECF
No. 1440). The Court DENIES the Motion.'](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreih2fmsjepzax5jnlbf4afgg7ijjlxbfvcyji4skqtn636hxioo4v4@jpeg)
November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
NEW: The three-judge district court, on a 2-1 vote, denied Texas's stay request in the redistricting case, meaning this will likely be going up to SCOTUS shortly. (Judge Jerry Smith, unsurprisingly, would have granted the stay.) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It's weird to watch temperate, knowledgeable ppl point out that Trump's peace plan for Ukraine rewards Russia for its aggression, but doubt these same people have said Trump's peace plan for Gaza rewarded Israel for waging a genocidal war. Nor have they addressed continuing Israeli attacks.
November 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It's weird to watch temperate, knowledgeable ppl point out that Trump's peace plan for Ukraine rewards Russia for its aggression, but doubt these same people have said Trump's peace plan for Gaza rewarded Israel for waging a genocidal war. Nor have they addressed continuing Israeli attacks.
24 hours to remember racism & hate has no place in the military. Per report @MSNow this happened because Hegseth said he thought the military was getting "Too Woke". He also wanted to loosen hazing prohibitions. Hegseth is a white supremacist. He is unfit to lead DOD.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
Coast Guard reclassifies swastikas and nooses as hate symbols after backlash | CNN Politics
The US Coast Guard on Thursday issued a memo that reclassifies swastikas and nooses as “hate symbols,” in a rapid about-face after facing intense scrutiny for a previous policy change which downplayed...
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
24 hours to remember racism & hate has no place in the military. Per report @MSNow this happened because Hegseth said he thought the military was getting "Too Woke". He also wanted to loosen hazing prohibitions. Hegseth is a white supremacist. He is unfit to lead DOD.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
Trump's peace deals always give the side with more money and power a win every time in negotiations that generally excluded the side he sees viewed as weaker.
He is a walking version of: Might makes right.
He is a walking version of: Might makes right.
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Trump's peace deals always give the side with more money and power a win every time in negotiations that generally excluded the side he sees viewed as weaker.
He is a walking version of: Might makes right.
He is a walking version of: Might makes right.
Seen on Threads:
"Some of the phrases in the US’s “peace proposal” for Ukraine appear to have been originally written in Russian. In several places the language would work in Russian but seems distinctly odd in English."
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
"Some of the phrases in the US’s “peace proposal” for Ukraine appear to have been originally written in Russian. In several places the language would work in Russian but seems distinctly odd in English."
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Ukraine risks losing key partner or its dignity, warns Zelenskyy, as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline to accept deal – Europe live
US president says ‘Thursday is an appropriate time’ in radio interview as Ukrainian leader weighs up US proposal
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Seen on Threads:
"Some of the phrases in the US’s “peace proposal” for Ukraine appear to have been originally written in Russian. In several places the language would work in Russian but seems distinctly odd in English."
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
"Some of the phrases in the US’s “peace proposal” for Ukraine appear to have been originally written in Russian. In several places the language would work in Russian but seems distinctly odd in English."
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
"...JAG, at U.S. Southern Command in Miami, the command that oversees the U.S. strikes on the small boats near Venezuela, expressed concern that the 82 deaths from the strikes were extrajudicial killings. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"...JAG, at U.S. Southern Command in Miami, the command that oversees the U.S. strikes on the small boats near Venezuela, expressed concern that the 82 deaths from the strikes were extrajudicial killings. 1/2
"...legal analyst Andy McCarthy promptly wrote: “There is no insurrection or sedition without the use of force. Disobeying a lawful order is insubordination, not insurrection or sedition. Disobeying an unlawful order is required. That is all.”
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
November 20, 2025
Trump spent this morning calling a group of military veterans in Congress traitors and saying they “should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL.” Their crime, in Trump’s eyes, was their release Tuesday of a v...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"...legal analyst Andy McCarthy promptly wrote: “There is no insurrection or sedition without the use of force. Disobeying a lawful order is insubordination, not insurrection or sedition. Disobeying an unlawful order is required. That is all.”
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
Timeline from the President Trump's outrage & threats against Democrats to the time the WH walked it back and why they did.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
November 20, 2025
Trump spent this morning calling a group of military veterans in Congress traitors and saying they “should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL.” Their crime, in Trump’s eyes, was their release Tuesday of a v...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Timeline from the President Trump's outrage & threats against Democrats to the time the WH walked it back and why they did.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-2...
Reposted by Debra Johnson
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
apnews.com/article/nati...
About F’ing Time!!!!
apnews.com/article/nati...
About F’ing Time!!!!
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital. U.S.
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
apnews.com/article/nati...
About F’ing Time!!!!
apnews.com/article/nati...
About F’ing Time!!!!
Reposted by Debra Johnson
Rep. Julia Salazar, anyone? 👀
Nydia Velázquez, a New York Trailblazer in Congress, to Retire Next Year
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Rep. Julia Salazar, anyone? 👀
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Ukraine says it is ready to "work" on the draft proposal it has received to end the war, while European allies have warned that "peace cannot be capitulation".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Ukraine says it is ready to "work" on the draft proposal it has received to end the war, while European allies have warned that "peace cannot be capitulation".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'Capitulation': Everything we know about new US plans to end war in Ukraine
European allies of Kyiv say "peace cannot be capitulation" as details of a new plan to end the Ukraine war emerge.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Ukraine says it is ready to "work" on the draft proposal it has received to end the war, while European allies have warned that "peace cannot be capitulation".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Ukraine says it is ready to "work" on the draft proposal it has received to end the war, while European allies have warned that "peace cannot be capitulation".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Reposted by Debra Johnson
apnews.com/article/immi...
BORDER Patrol is surveilling Americans deep into the interior of the country and using AI and local police to stop drivers who appear "suspicious," based on where their car has driven. Is it a 4th Amendment violation to surveil everyone everywhere? #BigBrother
BORDER Patrol is surveilling Americans deep into the interior of the country and using AI and local police to stop drivers who appear "suspicious," based on where their car has driven. Is it a 4th Amendment violation to surveil everyone everywhere? #BigBrother
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
apnews.com/article/immi...
BORDER Patrol is surveilling Americans deep into the interior of the country and using AI and local police to stop drivers who appear "suspicious," based on where their car has driven. Is it a 4th Amendment violation to surveil everyone everywhere? #BigBrother
BORDER Patrol is surveilling Americans deep into the interior of the country and using AI and local police to stop drivers who appear "suspicious," based on where their car has driven. Is it a 4th Amendment violation to surveil everyone everywhere? #BigBrother
Notice that the headline gave no hint of a long friendship.
The flavor of the text leans towards something unwanted.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
The flavor of the text leans towards something unwanted.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Meghan Markle speaks out after Balenciaga designer revealed she invited herself to Paris fashion week
The "Suits" alum opened up about attending Paris fashion week.
www.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Notice that the headline gave no hint of a long friendship.
The flavor of the text leans towards something unwanted.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
The flavor of the text leans towards something unwanted.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Government corruption is how Musk became the richest man in the world.
Maybe we can get this information after the next election.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Maybe we can get this information after the next election.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
The heavily redacted emails reveal little of the two men’s relationship.
www.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Government corruption is how Musk became the richest man in the world.
Maybe we can get this information after the next election.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Maybe we can get this information after the next election.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Your update on the nonexistent ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel attacked several villages across Gaza yesterday per reporting on Aljezeera. They also built a wall on Lebanon's land. There is no Ceasefire for Israel. There is no desire for peace. Netanyahu is continuing the genocide with U.S. protection.
Israel attacked several villages across Gaza yesterday per reporting on Aljezeera. They also built a wall on Lebanon's land. There is no Ceasefire for Israel. There is no desire for peace. Netanyahu is continuing the genocide with U.S. protection.
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Your update on the nonexistent ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel attacked several villages across Gaza yesterday per reporting on Aljezeera. They also built a wall on Lebanon's land. There is no Ceasefire for Israel. There is no desire for peace. Netanyahu is continuing the genocide with U.S. protection.
Israel attacked several villages across Gaza yesterday per reporting on Aljezeera. They also built a wall on Lebanon's land. There is no Ceasefire for Israel. There is no desire for peace. Netanyahu is continuing the genocide with U.S. protection.
Never believe that assisting the working poor is why the deficit balloons.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Kash Patel’s girlfriend given FBI security detail
The girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel has been receiving a protective detail, the bureau confirmed Monday, a decision it says comes in response to threats. It’s not unusual for the spouse of the F...
www.yahoo.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Never believe that assisting the working poor is why the deficit balloons.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Worse things can happen.
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ICE agent arrested for pulling gun on California teen, lawyer says
In footage of the incident, the 45-year-old is seen pulling a gun from his waistband as he walked up the street, pointing it at the teen’s truck and demanding he stop the vehicle while reportedly bran...
www.yahoo.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Worse things can happen.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
"D’Agostino, though, found that New York's decision not to participate in enforcing civil immigration law is protected by the 10th Amendment, which sets boundaries on the federal government's powers."
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courts
A judge has dismissed a Trump administration legal challenge to New York policies that block immigration officials from arresting people at state courthouses, saying the federal government can't force...
www.yahoo.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"D’Agostino, though, found that New York's decision not to participate in enforcing civil immigration law is protected by the 10th Amendment, which sets boundaries on the federal government's powers."
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Donald Trump talked about Israel's years-long genocidal war in Gaza as if the U.S. had boots on the ground. He actually claimed in front of an unimpressed Saudi Prince how we had won it.
In many ways, Israel didn't win it—they lost more than they will gain with land theft.
In many ways, Israel didn't win it—they lost more than they will gain with land theft.
November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Donald Trump talked about Israel's years-long genocidal war in Gaza as if the U.S. had boots on the ground. He actually claimed in front of an unimpressed Saudi Prince how we had won it.
In many ways, Israel didn't win it—they lost more than they will gain with land theft.
In many ways, Israel didn't win it—they lost more than they will gain with land theft.