Eric Blanchard
@ericvblanchard.bsky.social
#USA 🦅 #resist #lawyer #poet #educator #atheist 🧐 #antifascist #GoodTrouble #ImAnAlly 💋 #BlueTexas #WeHaveWorkToDo #ShowMeAWarrant ❗️ anti-pro-fascist
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"He knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans. For him, a choice between defense of the Constitution and defense of your political party was no choice at all."
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"He knew the bonds of party must always yield to the single bond we share as Americans. For him, a choice between defense of the Constitution and defense of your political party was no choice at all."
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“You can fill a very large room with people who have not forgiven Cheney for the Iraq War but who were nonetheless sad to see the passing of a man who dared to speak out about Trump.” @sbg1.bsky.social reports on the scene at Dick Cheney’s funeral. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/uGnrHm
Dick Cheney’s Long, Strange Goodbye
On seeing Rachel Maddow at the former Vice-President’s funeral, while Donald Trump threatened Democrats on social media with death by hanging.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“You can fill a very large room with people who have not forgiven Cheney for the Iraq War but who were nonetheless sad to see the passing of a man who dared to speak out about Trump.” @sbg1.bsky.social reports on the scene at Dick Cheney’s funeral. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/uGnrHm
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'People forget what Khashoggi was investigating when he was murdered. He was writing about Kushner turning over classified info to MBS, who used it to hunt down, arrest and murder his opponents.'
h/t @cocacolakid
h/t @cocacolakid
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
'People forget what Khashoggi was investigating when he was murdered. He was writing about Kushner turning over classified info to MBS, who used it to hunt down, arrest and murder his opponents.'
h/t @cocacolakid
h/t @cocacolakid
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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McGovern: Buried in this bill is a corrupt kickback for eight Republican senators, a million dollar payday funded by taxpayers, taken from the treasury and deposited directly into their pockets. What the hell is wrong with this place?
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
McGovern: Buried in this bill is a corrupt kickback for eight Republican senators, a million dollar payday funded by taxpayers, taken from the treasury and deposited directly into their pockets. What the hell is wrong with this place?
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WSJ: "House lawmakers took issue with a provision that allows senators to seek damages of $500,000 if federal investigators collect their phone records without their knowledge as part of an investigation."
Excuse me, Mr. Bank Robber. We'd like your permission to put red dye in these bags. M'kay?
Excuse me, Mr. Bank Robber. We'd like your permission to put red dye in these bags. M'kay?
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
WSJ: "House lawmakers took issue with a provision that allows senators to seek damages of $500,000 if federal investigators collect their phone records without their knowledge as part of an investigation."
Excuse me, Mr. Bank Robber. We'd like your permission to put red dye in these bags. M'kay?
Excuse me, Mr. Bank Robber. We'd like your permission to put red dye in these bags. M'kay?
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DONALD TRUMP FIRE YOUR SOLICITOR GENERAL IMMEDIATELY THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
Trump's appointed Solicitor General admits Americans pay for 30-80% of the cost of tariffs
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
DONALD TRUMP FIRE YOUR SOLICITOR GENERAL IMMEDIATELY THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
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🔥 @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “No one can confirm we’ve actually been taking out drug traffickers… the admiral in charge resigned… all these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime… the government’s story is not adding up.”
October 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🔥 @jessicatarlov.bsky.social : “No one can confirm we’ve actually been taking out drug traffickers… the admiral in charge resigned… all these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime… the government’s story is not adding up.”
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Wow. Based on the comments, a lot of people saw me on Maddow tonight!
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October 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Wow. Based on the comments, a lot of people saw me on Maddow tonight!
To everyone asking me how they can help Democracy Docket fulfill its critical pro-democracy mission while receiving critical information ands analysis, it's easy. Sign-up now! hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
To everyone asking me how they can help Democracy Docket fulfill its critical pro-democracy mission while receiving critical information ands analysis, it's easy. Sign-up now! hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
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Democrats in the House and Senate announced plans for a wide-ranging investigation into immigration agents’ detention of citizens after a ProPublica story found that more than 170 Americans have been held by immigration officials this year.
Joint Congressional Investigation Launched in Response to ProPublica’s Revelations on Detained Americans
Senators, House members and even a mayor expressed outrage and demanded accountability after our investigation detailed how at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents this year.
www.propublica.org
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Democrats in the House and Senate announced plans for a wide-ranging investigation into immigration agents’ detention of citizens after a ProPublica story found that more than 170 Americans have been held by immigration officials this year.
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Majority of Americans say Trump is a 'dangerous dictator' leading nation off course: report
www.alternet.org
Majority of Americans say Trump is a 'dangerous dictator' leading nation off course: report
twp.ai
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Majority of Americans say Trump is a 'dangerous dictator' leading nation off course: report
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East Wing is gone.
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
East Wing is gone.
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This is... good messaging, actually
Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is... good messaging, actually
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Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “I never forget that I live in a house owned by all the American people and that I have been given their trust,” emphasizing public service and stewardship. Contrast that to what Donold is doing to OUR house!
www.nps.gov/frde/learn/p...
www.nps.gov/frde/learn/p...
October 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “I never forget that I live in a house owned by all the American people and that I have been given their trust,” emphasizing public service and stewardship. Contrast that to what Donold is doing to OUR house!
www.nps.gov/frde/learn/p...
www.nps.gov/frde/learn/p...
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I have never seen such a perfect image
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I have never seen such a perfect image
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Thousands of protesters gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to condemn a president they view as acting like a king, part of a daylong mass demonstration against the Trump administration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
Demonstrators Gather Across the U.S. for ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump
Demonstrators were expected to rally in more than 2,600 cities and towns for ‘No Kings’ events.
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Thousands of protesters gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to condemn a president they view as acting like a king, part of a daylong mass demonstration against the Trump administration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
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No Kings rallygoers in Nashville are lining streets and chanting: the crowd is a mix of ages and genders.
October 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
No Kings rallygoers in Nashville are lining streets and chanting: the crowd is a mix of ages and genders.
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Absolutely fuckton of protesters in Virginia Beach, all paid, I'm sure. Thanks, Mr. Soros!
October 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Absolutely fuckton of protesters in Virginia Beach, all paid, I'm sure. Thanks, Mr. Soros!