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Isn't she also being sued by a woman for breaking up her marriage?
Kyrsten Sinema accused of illegally spending $700,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses
A campaign watchdog group has accused former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of illegally spending more than $700,000 in campaign cash on personal expenses, including on luxury hotel rooms, concert tickets a...
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 20, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Isn't she also being sued by a woman for breaking up her marriage?
WOW!!! And not in a good way Wow!
Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits
President’s move, which also seeks ‘immunity’ for makers, faces backlash from health advocates and Maha coalition
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2026 at 2:30 AM
WOW!!! And not in a good way Wow!
Gold star to the Oklahoma Governor/NGA Chair!
He drew a line with Trump. Now Oklahoma’s governor is facing the president’s ire again
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt arrived in Washington this week with invitations to two White House meetings from an angry President Donald Trump. Trump and Stitt, chair of the ...
ktvz.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Gold star to the Oklahoma Governor/NGA Chair!
If you are curious about the political outlook in Texas, read this ...
Elections: How to Analyze Voting in the Texas Primaries
February 19, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:52 PM
If you are curious about the political outlook in Texas, read this ...
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Petitioning our government is our First Amendment right. A right that exists even under this regime. Even under a Missouri GOP supermajority.
These Representatives don’t care about you.
Stop voting for them.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
These Representatives don’t care about you.
Stop voting for them.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
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My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyon...
open.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Petitioning our government is our First Amendment right. A right that exists even under this regime. Even under a Missouri GOP supermajority.
These Representatives don’t care about you.
Stop voting for them.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
These Representatives don’t care about you.
Stop voting for them.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
Pritzker crushes it!
Watch live: Gov. JB Pritzker to deliver 2026 State of the State
Gov. JB Pritzker will deliver his annual State of the State and budget address on Wednesday.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 19, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Pritzker crushes it!
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“We paid for the bullets. We helped make the tank... You can block the damn bombs... We must act."
Former State Department official Josh Paul speaks about US complicity in Gaza's genocide and argues that the people still have the power to stop enabling it.
Former State Department official Josh Paul speaks about US complicity in Gaza's genocide and argues that the people still have the power to stop enabling it.
February 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
“We paid for the bullets. We helped make the tank... You can block the damn bombs... We must act."
Former State Department official Josh Paul speaks about US complicity in Gaza's genocide and argues that the people still have the power to stop enabling it.
Former State Department official Josh Paul speaks about US complicity in Gaza's genocide and argues that the people still have the power to stop enabling it.
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AOC on the new pro-worker Democratic Party her generation of young, exciting elected officials have ushered in 👇
#ResistTrump
#ResistTrump
February 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
AOC on the new pro-worker Democratic Party her generation of young, exciting elected officials have ushered in 👇
#ResistTrump
#ResistTrump
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Tonight, Colbert explains why Trump FCC/CBS wont allow him to interview James Talarico on air, so he did it on YouTube. Here’s the link for the Talarico interview with Colbert! You know what to do, internet: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Tonight, Colbert explains why Trump FCC/CBS wont allow him to interview James Talarico on air, so he did it on YouTube. Here’s the link for the Talarico interview with Colbert! You know what to do, internet: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Although immigration enforcement & the Epstein files may be capturing much of the national media attention, on a local basis, data center construction is HUGE!
Issue Insights: Data Centers
February 16. 2026 (Update)
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Although immigration enforcement & the Epstein files may be capturing much of the national media attention, on a local basis, data center construction is HUGE!
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Mercado Central, a cooperative of small Central American businesses in Minneapolis, is still raising money to try to save itself from closure. It’s an institution and makes this community much richer.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
Donate to Help Save Mercado Central from Closure, organized by Cooperativa Mercado Central
Mercado Central, a cooperative founded by latino entrepeneurs
with… Cooperativa Mercado Central needs your support for Help Save Mercado Central from Closure
www.gofundme.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Mercado Central, a cooperative of small Central American businesses in Minneapolis, is still raising money to try to save itself from closure. It’s an institution and makes this community much richer.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
How offensive!
Renderings show most detailed vision for Trump’s White House ballroom
Trump sparked public backlash when he abruptly began demolishing the East Wing, to clear space for his ballroom
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 PM
How offensive!
I just updated this list of national & state based organizations that lobby for animals!
Facts, Figures & Lists: Animal Welfare Advocacy Groups
February 14, 2026 (Update)
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:21 PM
I just updated this list of national & state based organizations that lobby for animals!
Great video from minneapolis www.facebook.com/share/r/1HDr...
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www.facebook.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Great video from minneapolis www.facebook.com/share/r/1HDr...
I'm covering the economic & government finances news that you need to know ...
News to Know: The Economy & Government Finances
February 14, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM
I'm covering the economic & government finances news that you need to know ...
In case you missed it ...
How the Democrats Can Play Offense on Immigration
Typically, Democrats run for the hills when immigration comes up. But as two blue-state governors are showing, the winning play is actually to confront ICE and MAGA xenophobia head on.
newrepublic.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
In case you missed it ...
This is helpful background. I expect that more names will be named by Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie, and others as they go through the files.
Who are the six men named in the unredacted Epstein files?
In a floor speech, Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative, revealed identities of six men after seeing unredacted files
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
This is helpful background. I expect that more names will be named by Ro Khanna, Thomas Massie, and others as they go through the files.
Now that media giants like CBS News and the Washington Post have hit the skids, I realize that many of you may be looking for replacement news outlets. Here's my list which focuses heavily on the non-profit, independent news sector!
Governing: Alternative News Sources
February 11, 2026 (Updated)
substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Now that media giants like CBS News and the Washington Post have hit the skids, I realize that many of you may be looking for replacement news outlets. Here's my list which focuses heavily on the non-profit, independent news sector!
