DGCassidy
@dgcassidy.bsky.social
Humanist. Agnotology watchdog. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇮🇪 Agitator for a better tomorrow for *everyone*. #VA01 progressive. #LFC, #PetShopBoys fan. Believer in peer-reviewed data, conclusions, and policies.
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DGCassidy
@dgcassidy.bsky.social
· Dec 17
"Agnotology is the study of the deliberate spread of ignorance or doubt to influence opinion. It helps us understand how people use ignorance to hide or divert attention from societal problems, promote ignorance, and stoke xenophobia and populism."
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
The man who studies the spread of ignorance
How do people or companies with vested interests spread ignorance and obfuscate knowledge? Georgina Kenyon finds there is a term which defines this phenomenon.
www.bbc.com
Agnotology = word of the last decade.
“Proctor found that ignorance spreads when firstly, many people do not understand a concept or fact and secondly, when special interest groups – like a commercial firm or a political group – then work hard to create confusion about an issue.”
Sound familiar?
“Proctor found that ignorance spreads when firstly, many people do not understand a concept or fact and secondly, when special interest groups – like a commercial firm or a political group – then work hard to create confusion about an issue.”
Sound familiar?
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100 billionaire families spent $2.6 BILLION influencing our elections in 2024.
So what have been the legislative priorities of the Republicans they got elected?
First, tax breaks for the rich.
Now, making it harder for regular people to vote.
ALL OF THIS IS BY DESIGN, FOLKS.
So what have been the legislative priorities of the Republicans they got elected?
First, tax breaks for the rich.
Now, making it harder for regular people to vote.
ALL OF THIS IS BY DESIGN, FOLKS.
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 AM
100 billionaire families spent $2.6 BILLION influencing our elections in 2024.
So what have been the legislative priorities of the Republicans they got elected?
First, tax breaks for the rich.
Now, making it harder for regular people to vote.
ALL OF THIS IS BY DESIGN, FOLKS.
So what have been the legislative priorities of the Republicans they got elected?
First, tax breaks for the rich.
Now, making it harder for regular people to vote.
ALL OF THIS IS BY DESIGN, FOLKS.
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Seems like acknowledgement that Republicans can’t pass anything right now
And possibly that they will lose the midterms
Unlikely there will be any major legislation the rest of Trump’s turn
Unless there is something bipartisan with Dems
And possibly that they will lose the midterms
Unlikely there will be any major legislation the rest of Trump’s turn
Unless there is something bipartisan with Dems
Trump rules out another reconciliation package
Trump rules out another reconciliation package
The president said his administration has passed "everything" it needs for the next four years.
dlvr.it
February 10, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Seems like acknowledgement that Republicans can’t pass anything right now
And possibly that they will lose the midterms
Unlikely there will be any major legislation the rest of Trump’s turn
Unless there is something bipartisan with Dems
And possibly that they will lose the midterms
Unlikely there will be any major legislation the rest of Trump’s turn
Unless there is something bipartisan with Dems
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Tonight at 7:30 (eastern) - Learn what’s at stake if the SAVE ACT passes.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SAVE Act: Voter Access, Women’s Representation, and the Stakes for Democracy.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the we...
On Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30-8:30 PM EST, RepresentWomen will host a timely conversation on the SAVE Act and what it means for women’s political participation and representation. The virtual we...
us06web.zoom.us
February 10, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Tonight at 7:30 (eastern) - Learn what’s at stake if the SAVE ACT passes.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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The Save Act, aka the Save America Act, apparently, would also require that Americans living abroad return to their home state to register to vote in person.
Totally BONKERS.
A poll tax to the max.
Let your congress members know what you think of that.
Totally BONKERS.
A poll tax to the max.
Let your congress members know what you think of that.
Congress should once again reject the SAVE Act. Add your voice to help protect the freedom to vote: bit.ly/4tmVIor
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The Save Act, aka the Save America Act, apparently, would also require that Americans living abroad return to their home state to register to vote in person.
Totally BONKERS.
A poll tax to the max.
Let your congress members know what you think of that.
Totally BONKERS.
A poll tax to the max.
Let your congress members know what you think of that.
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Families are the bedrock of #VA01 so of course Wittman claims to be their #1 advocate. His proposals and votes on adoption, healthcare, the economy, and more tell another story. Our latest Myth of the Week shows that Wittman’s first concern is not families but himself and his party’s power grab.
Myth of the Week: Does Wittman help families?
Your family has it a lot harder with Wittman in Washington.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Families are the bedrock of #VA01 so of course Wittman claims to be their #1 advocate. His proposals and votes on adoption, healthcare, the economy, and more tell another story. Our latest Myth of the Week shows that Wittman’s first concern is not families but himself and his party’s power grab.
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Get. On. Board, People.
Trump is trying to steal the midterms. Fight back!
LEARN MORE-- follow @fairelectionsva.bsky.social
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Trump is trying to steal the midterms. Fight back!
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February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Get. On. Board, People.
Trump is trying to steal the midterms. Fight back!
LEARN MORE-- follow @fairelectionsva.bsky.social
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Trump is trying to steal the midterms. Fight back!
LEARN MORE-- follow @fairelectionsva.bsky.social
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Welp, Worthless Rob Wittman is at it again, supporting the SAVE Act, which can disenfranchise MILLIONS of Americans.
Let him hear it: (202) 225-4261
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Let him hear it: (202) 225-4261
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Welp, Worthless Rob Wittman is at it again, supporting the SAVE Act, which can disenfranchise MILLIONS of Americans.
Let him hear it: (202) 225-4261
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Let him hear it: (202) 225-4261
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
It's really simple to do too! www.lwv.org/save-act
February 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM
It's really simple to do too! www.lwv.org/save-act
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“If passed, the SAVE Act will disenfranchise 20 million voters.”
Trump has pushed the Republicans to hold a vote in the House this week.
Call your Rep and your Senators.
202-224-3121
Trump has pushed the Republicans to hold a vote in the House this week.
Call your Rep and your Senators.
202-224-3121
February 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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Quite true and rather hilarious, I agree.
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Quite true and rather hilarious, I agree.
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Democrats to MAGA:
"We're not coming back for a bare majority of the House & Senate. We're coming back for EVERYTHING."
Blue26.org
"We're not coming back for a bare majority of the House & Senate. We're coming back for EVERYTHING."
Blue26.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Democrats to MAGA:
"We're not coming back for a bare majority of the House & Senate. We're coming back for EVERYTHING."
Blue26.org
"We're not coming back for a bare majority of the House & Senate. We're coming back for EVERYTHING."
Blue26.org
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Looks like Mel Tull will switch to the new VA5 district if the maps pass. He's already started fundraising focused on that new district!
February 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Looks like Mel Tull will switch to the new VA5 district if the maps pass. He's already started fundraising focused on that new district!
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Join this event on 2/17 to deliver comments/signs/cards/letters to Wittman’s office.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
February 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Join this event on 2/17 to deliver comments/signs/cards/letters to Wittman’s office.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
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We are skeptical every time Wittman brags about how HR1 provides more funding for families and babies; it’s just gaslighting. Rob and his bosses cut funding for Medicaid ($60BN) and SNAP ($13BN) for babies ages 0-3. The next time Rob boasts about his pro-child advocacy, we can laugh out loud.
February 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
We are skeptical every time Wittman brags about how HR1 provides more funding for families and babies; it’s just gaslighting. Rob and his bosses cut funding for Medicaid ($60BN) and SNAP ($13BN) for babies ages 0-3. The next time Rob boasts about his pro-child advocacy, we can laugh out loud.
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Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
February 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
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Rob loves to send us all surveys, so we have one for him. #ChooseONEanswerWittman
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February 7, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Rob loves to send us all surveys, so we have one for him. #ChooseONEanswerWittman
@henricodems.bsky.social
@indivisibleva.bsky.social
@neighbors4change.bsky.social
@wjccindivisible.bsky.social
@804thepeople.bsky.social
@bluevirginia.bsky.social
@indivisibleva.bsky.social
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Republicans will stoop to the lowest depths— cheating to maintain power and win elections.
Contact your Senators & US Rep and Demand they VOTE NO to this outrageous Voter Suppression bill. Demand Republican Senators keep the Filibuster.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Contact your Senators & US Rep and Demand they VOTE NO to this outrageous Voter Suppression bill. Demand Republican Senators keep the Filibuster.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Republicans will stoop to the lowest depths— cheating to maintain power and win elections.
Contact your Senators & US Rep and Demand they VOTE NO to this outrageous Voter Suppression bill. Demand Republican Senators keep the Filibuster.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Contact your Senators & US Rep and Demand they VOTE NO to this outrageous Voter Suppression bill. Demand Republican Senators keep the Filibuster.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Is anybody ever gonna take a step back and realize the "Russia Russia Russia" people — derided as lunatic wine moms — were actually underplaying the foreign influence stuff, and the loud people who kept insisting it was all fake are now saying Jeffrey Epstein was kind of a cool guy?
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Is anybody ever gonna take a step back and realize the "Russia Russia Russia" people — derided as lunatic wine moms — were actually underplaying the foreign influence stuff, and the loud people who kept insisting it was all fake are now saying Jeffrey Epstein was kind of a cool guy?
Most of SpaceX's revenue is from Starlink but the underpinnings of the biz (launches) is from we taxpayers. If it weren't for us, SpaceX wouldn't be a business.
Musk is making all his businesses "too big to fail" by putting them under SpaceX.
He/they get wealthy through socialism for the rich.
Musk is making all his businesses "too big to fail" by putting them under SpaceX.
He/they get wealthy through socialism for the rich.
Why has Elon Musk merged his rocket company with his AI startup?
Why has Elon Musk merged his rocket company with his AI startup?
SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI creates business worth $1.25tn but whether premise behind deal will work is questioned
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Most of SpaceX's revenue is from Starlink but the underpinnings of the biz (launches) is from we taxpayers. If it weren't for us, SpaceX wouldn't be a business.
Musk is making all his businesses "too big to fail" by putting them under SpaceX.
He/they get wealthy through socialism for the rich.
Musk is making all his businesses "too big to fail" by putting them under SpaceX.
He/they get wealthy through socialism for the rich.
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Timothy Snyder (On Tyranny) has some advice about the DHS budget fight
@kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
@kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Timothy Snyder (On Tyranny) has some advice about the DHS budget fight
@kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
@kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
LOL.
Rob loves to send us all surveys, so we have one for him. #ChooseONEanswerWittman
@henricodems.bsky.social
@indivisibleva.bsky.social
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@wjccindivisible.bsky.social
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@glodemsva.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
LOL.
NBC cut the Olympics crowd booing JD Vance from the prime time broadcast.
That’s some cowardly bullshit.
That’s some cowardly bullshit.
February 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM
NBC cut the Olympics crowd booing JD Vance from the prime time broadcast.
That’s some cowardly bullshit.
That’s some cowardly bullshit.
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Gov. Spanberger signs bill to enable redistricting referendum
Gov. Spanberger signs bill to enable redistricting referendum
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The redistricting effort is expected to go to Virginia voters in an April 21 referendum.
The post Gov. Spanberger signs bill to enable redistricting referendum appeared first on Cardinal News.
dlvr.it
February 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Gov. Spanberger signs bill to enable redistricting referendum
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As usual, @vpap.bsky.social delivers! Here's a tool where you can enter your address and see what district you'd end up in under the new maps, should they be passed.
www.vpap.org/redistrictin...
www.vpap.org/redistrictin...
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
As usual, @vpap.bsky.social delivers! Here's a tool where you can enter your address and see what district you'd end up in under the new maps, should they be passed.
www.vpap.org/redistrictin...
www.vpap.org/redistrictin...
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This is REAL--posted during Black History Month.
Trump is showing you EXACTLY who he is. Believe him.
@mcclellan.house.gov @kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social @vayd.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
Trump is showing you EXACTLY who he is. Believe him.
@mcclellan.house.gov @kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social @vayd.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
This is REAL--posted during Black History Month.
Trump is showing you EXACTLY who he is. Believe him.
@mcclellan.house.gov @kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social @vayd.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
Trump is showing you EXACTLY who he is. Believe him.
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