Kat ‘Beans’
@katbuns.bsky.social
Jack of all trades, master of some. Artist, writer, JustTryingToThrive-er. Disabled American, Patient Advocate. Canine-r, late Ringo's human💔 #Resist #Beans 🫘
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Typically when the US embarks on an illegal or dubiously legal regime change we use noble words about democracy, rule of law, spreading freedom, etc. to justify our actions. Trump has not done that. He offers few noble words as eulogistic covering. It's a crass power & oil grab, according to Trump.
January 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Typically when the US embarks on an illegal or dubiously legal regime change we use noble words about democracy, rule of law, spreading freedom, etc. to justify our actions. Trump has not done that. He offers few noble words as eulogistic covering. It's a crass power & oil grab, according to Trump.
PBS says Trump showed “chutzpah” in his latest illegitimate actions in Venezuela.
WTAF?
PBS DO BETTER!!
WTAF?
PBS DO BETTER!!
President Donald Trump declared Saturday's military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success as he offered a vague plan for his administration "to run" Venezuela until a transition of power can take place. https://to.pbs.org/4jmlwMR
WATCH: Trump holds news conference after announcing U.S. has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro
President Donald Trump declared Saturday's military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success as he offered a vague plan for his administration “to run” Venezuela until a tran...
www.pbs.org
January 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
PBS says Trump showed “chutzpah” in his latest illegitimate actions in Venezuela.
WTAF?
PBS DO BETTER!!
WTAF?
PBS DO BETTER!!
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In 2026, we can’t take the easy path by giving in to despair. We have to keep doing something to be ready for the moment the right combination of events align and we can see a better future.
January 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
In 2026, we can’t take the easy path by giving in to despair. We have to keep doing something to be ready for the moment the right combination of events align and we can see a better future.
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DID YOU KNOW: Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro does not have 34 felony convictions.
January 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
DID YOU KNOW: Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro does not have 34 felony convictions.
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If you care about constitutional checks, this moment matters.
Criminal charges don’t authorize unilateral military action. Congress must demand answers before this escalates further. ⬇️
https://www.pogo.org/press-center/release/capture-of-venezuelan-president-raises-urgent-constitutional-questions
Criminal charges don’t authorize unilateral military action. Congress must demand answers before this escalates further. ⬇️
https://www.pogo.org/press-center/release/capture-of-venezuelan-president-raises-urgent-constitutional-questions
Capture of Venezuelan President Raises Urgent Constitutional Questions
POGO warns that the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro without congressional approval violates constitutional war powers.
www.pogo.org
January 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
If you care about constitutional checks, this moment matters.
Criminal charges don’t authorize unilateral military action. Congress must demand answers before this escalates further. ⬇️
https://www.pogo.org/press-center/release/capture-of-venezuelan-president-raises-urgent-constitutional-questions
Criminal charges don’t authorize unilateral military action. Congress must demand answers before this escalates further. ⬇️
https://www.pogo.org/press-center/release/capture-of-venezuelan-president-raises-urgent-constitutional-questions
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Donald Trump's unprecedented data grab is central to a broader strategy of voter suppression, election subversion, and litigation designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026 and beyond. This is the biggest fight for free and fair elections we have faced in years.
Watch, learn and share.
Watch, learn and share.
WARNING: Trump’s 2026 Plan to Weaponize Your Voter Data
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Donald Trump's unprecedented data grab is central to a broader strategy of voter suppression, election subversion, and litigation designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026 and beyond. This is the biggest fight for free and fair elections we have faced in years.
Watch, learn and share.
Watch, learn and share.
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1503 #RepublicanSexualPredators
Bryan Morse (R-NH)
MAGA state rep in favor of book banning and not allowing trans people to use bathrooms has been charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - revenge porn
goppredators.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/1...
Bryan Morse (R-NH)
MAGA state rep in favor of book banning and not allowing trans people to use bathrooms has been charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - revenge porn
goppredators.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/1...
1503: Bryan Morse
Bryan Morse is a Republican state representative in the New Hampshire. He tapped into all the grievance messaging of MAGA Republicans, voting in favor of banning books and trans people using public…
goppredators.wordpress.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
1503 #RepublicanSexualPredators
Bryan Morse (R-NH)
MAGA state rep in favor of book banning and not allowing trans people to use bathrooms has been charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - revenge porn
goppredators.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/1...
Bryan Morse (R-NH)
MAGA state rep in favor of book banning and not allowing trans people to use bathrooms has been charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images - revenge porn
goppredators.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/1...
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If Donald Trump wanted these records reviewed and released quickly, they would be. Lawyers from other government agencies could be deployed to assist with the review. Nonlawyers could handle many of the administrative tasks. Trump could pressure compliant private law firms to contribute resources.
For Trump, the Epstein Cover-Up Beats the Truth
As one of her first acts as Attorney General, Pam Bondi wrote a letter to the new head of the FBI, Kash Patel, demanding that the “full and complete Epstein files” be delivered to her office by the ne...
www.democracydocket.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
If Donald Trump wanted these records reviewed and released quickly, they would be. Lawyers from other government agencies could be deployed to assist with the review. Nonlawyers could handle many of the administrative tasks. Trump could pressure compliant private law firms to contribute resources.
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Data brokers are the invisible engines of the data surveillance economy. It's hard to escape. Until.
California just opened a website to delete (and keep deleting) your information from 500+ data brokers in one fell swoop.
Try it if you're in California and LMK how it goes! privacy.ca.gov/drop/
California just opened a website to delete (and keep deleting) your information from 500+ data brokers in one fell swoop.
Try it if you're in California and LMK how it goes! privacy.ca.gov/drop/
Delete request and opt-out platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Data brokers are the invisible engines of the data surveillance economy. It's hard to escape. Until.
California just opened a website to delete (and keep deleting) your information from 500+ data brokers in one fell swoop.
Try it if you're in California and LMK how it goes! privacy.ca.gov/drop/
California just opened a website to delete (and keep deleting) your information from 500+ data brokers in one fell swoop.
Try it if you're in California and LMK how it goes! privacy.ca.gov/drop/
ICE defeated by SNOW
January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Thing is, almost 1/2 of Republicans seem to have internalized and accepted this reality.
In a 2025 survey, 47% said they would still support or vote for Donald Trump if he "was officially implicated in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities" (see: leger360.com/trump-epstei... )
In a 2025 survey, 47% said they would still support or vote for Donald Trump if he "was officially implicated in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities" (see: leger360.com/trump-epstei... )
January 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Thing is, almost 1/2 of Republicans seem to have internalized and accepted this reality.
In a 2025 survey, 47% said they would still support or vote for Donald Trump if he "was officially implicated in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities" (see: leger360.com/trump-epstei... )
In a 2025 survey, 47% said they would still support or vote for Donald Trump if he "was officially implicated in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking activities" (see: leger360.com/trump-epstei... )
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🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping states administer elections.
Following Democracy Docket reporting, Election Advocates File Complaints Against Federal Election Panel
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
🚨BREAKING: A pro-democracy organization has filed two formal complaints asking federal watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions and partisanship inside the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, an independent federal agency tasked with helping states administer elections.
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Hello @ericlipton.nytimes.com
American democracy is under siege, yet the Editorial Board is silent on the remedies of impeachment / call for resignation (unrealistic). The Founders would be appalled at such timidity.
The Publisher of the Sentinel shared his insights…
bsky.app/profile/medi...
American democracy is under siege, yet the Editorial Board is silent on the remedies of impeachment / call for resignation (unrealistic). The Founders would be appalled at such timidity.
The Publisher of the Sentinel shared his insights…
bsky.app/profile/medi...
A 🧵
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
How many newspaper Editorial Boards have called for Pres. Trump's impeachment (or resignation)?
As far as we know, only one: @sentinelcolorado.com
Our 2 part series: journalism, trust, press freedom & how a local newspaper serves its community-and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
First in the Nation: A Courageous Editorial Board Calls for Trump’s Impeachment
American Democracy is under siege. The President of the United States is subverting the Constitution. One patriotic Editorial Board rises to the moment.
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Hello @ericlipton.nytimes.com
American democracy is under siege, yet the Editorial Board is silent on the remedies of impeachment / call for resignation (unrealistic). The Founders would be appalled at such timidity.
The Publisher of the Sentinel shared his insights…
bsky.app/profile/medi...
American democracy is under siege, yet the Editorial Board is silent on the remedies of impeachment / call for resignation (unrealistic). The Founders would be appalled at such timidity.
The Publisher of the Sentinel shared his insights…
bsky.app/profile/medi...
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NEW: A pro-voting group asked watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions taken by the Election Assistance Commission after Democracy Docket first reported that a commission member accused Democrats of supporting widespread voting by “illegal citizens.”
Following Democracy Docket reporting, Election Advocates File Complaints Against Federal Election Panel
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
NEW: A pro-voting group asked watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions taken by the Election Assistance Commission after Democracy Docket first reported that a commission member accused Democrats of supporting widespread voting by “illegal citizens.”
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Cats keeping us safe.
January 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Cats keeping us safe.
Good reminder. Please RP!
January 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Good reminder. Please RP!
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The judge explains that while she hasn't accepted the government's indictment, an indictment isn't the only path to prove probable cause. Here, the judge has determined there IS probable cause Cole did this, and holds him in pretrial detention based on danger to the community.
JUST IN: A magistrate judge has ordered alleged pipe bomber Brian Cole detained pending trial.
He’ll likely appeal this to his eventual trial judge if/when there is an accepted federal indictment.
He’ll likely appeal this to his eventual trial judge if/when there is an accepted federal indictment.
January 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The judge explains that while she hasn't accepted the government's indictment, an indictment isn't the only path to prove probable cause. Here, the judge has determined there IS probable cause Cole did this, and holds him in pretrial detention based on danger to the community.
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Imagine believing, and getting mad about, Somali daycare centers having contributed $35 million to the Democrats - a nonsensical, demonstrable, obvious lie.
And yet some *billionaires* believed it and then spread the lie over on Twitter.
Some of the richest people are some of the dumbest.
And yet some *billionaires* believed it and then spread the lie over on Twitter.
Some of the richest people are some of the dumbest.
January 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Imagine believing, and getting mad about, Somali daycare centers having contributed $35 million to the Democrats - a nonsensical, demonstrable, obvious lie.
And yet some *billionaires* believed it and then spread the lie over on Twitter.
Some of the richest people are some of the dumbest.
And yet some *billionaires* believed it and then spread the lie over on Twitter.
Some of the richest people are some of the dumbest.
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@blockclubchi.bsky.social with a scoop:
“Chicagoan who submitted the name for the city’s snowplow contest has done so before, but thinks this could be the year it wins: “As a fourth-generation Mexican American, I am incredibly heartened by the response and support.””
#LocalJournalism
“Chicagoan who submitted the name for the city’s snowplow contest has done so before, but thinks this could be the year it wins: “As a fourth-generation Mexican American, I am incredibly heartened by the response and support.””
#LocalJournalism
Mayor Brandon Johnson is backing the name “Abolish ICE" in Chicago's annual snowplow naming contest — and he sparred with Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino about it on social media. blockclubchi.co/4pi3DA4
January 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
@blockclubchi.bsky.social with a scoop:
“Chicagoan who submitted the name for the city’s snowplow contest has done so before, but thinks this could be the year it wins: “As a fourth-generation Mexican American, I am incredibly heartened by the response and support.””
#LocalJournalism
“Chicagoan who submitted the name for the city’s snowplow contest has done so before, but thinks this could be the year it wins: “As a fourth-generation Mexican American, I am incredibly heartened by the response and support.””
#LocalJournalism
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Yes, Patel is an idiot but there are great agents who step into harm's way everyday to protect America from criminal actions.
Cc @altscalesofjustice.altgov.info & @altbiker.altgov.info
Cc @altscalesofjustice.altgov.info & @altbiker.altgov.info
January 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Yes, Patel is an idiot but there are great agents who step into harm's way everyday to protect America from criminal actions.
Cc @altscalesofjustice.altgov.info & @altbiker.altgov.info
Cc @altscalesofjustice.altgov.info & @altbiker.altgov.info
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Thanks to the undercover work of NYPD & FBI with assistance from state and local authorities, a NC terror attack was averted.
Sturdivant remains in federal custody, facing a maximum sentence of 20 years if convicted.
Sturdivant remains in federal custody, facing a maximum sentence of 20 years if convicted.
18-year-old charged with planning ISIS attack at Mint Hill grocery store
Christian Sturdivant, an 18-year-old man from Mint Hill, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly planning a deadly New Year’s Eve attack at a ...
www.yahoo.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Thanks to the undercover work of NYPD & FBI with assistance from state and local authorities, a NC terror attack was averted.
Sturdivant remains in federal custody, facing a maximum sentence of 20 years if convicted.
Sturdivant remains in federal custody, facing a maximum sentence of 20 years if convicted.
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"2025 was tough. It was painful. This was the year that America broke open. Now the seedy interior of what lies within so many structures of power in our country has been revealed. It is not pretty." -- @sifill.bsky.social
The Year America Broke Open
It would be silly to pretend that 2025 was not among the most challenging years this country has faced in modern times.
sherrilyn.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
"2025 was tough. It was painful. This was the year that America broke open. Now the seedy interior of what lies within so many structures of power in our country has been revealed. It is not pretty." -- @sifill.bsky.social
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📣 Dems overperformed 14 pts on avg across 67 Special Elections in 2025!
There's dozens MORE in 2026!
Jan. 6th:
CT HD-025: Iris Sanchez
GA HD-023: Scott Sanders
SC HD-98: Sonja Ogletree-Satini
VA SD-15: Mike Jones
VA HD-077: Charlie Schmidt
Donate today! #Blue26
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There's dozens MORE in 2026!
Jan. 6th:
CT HD-025: Iris Sanchez
GA HD-023: Scott Sanders
SC HD-98: Sonja Ogletree-Satini
VA SD-15: Mike Jones
VA HD-077: Charlie Schmidt
Donate today! #Blue26
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Chip in!
Show your support with a contribution.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
📣 Dems overperformed 14 pts on avg across 67 Special Elections in 2025!
There's dozens MORE in 2026!
Jan. 6th:
CT HD-025: Iris Sanchez
GA HD-023: Scott Sanders
SC HD-98: Sonja Ogletree-Satini
VA SD-15: Mike Jones
VA HD-077: Charlie Schmidt
Donate today! #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/speci...
There's dozens MORE in 2026!
Jan. 6th:
CT HD-025: Iris Sanchez
GA HD-023: Scott Sanders
SC HD-98: Sonja Ogletree-Satini
VA SD-15: Mike Jones
VA HD-077: Charlie Schmidt
Donate today! #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/speci...
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Just months out from the 2026 midterms, the DOJ is aggressively ramping up efforts to gain access to all states' unredacted voter rolls. Experts suggest there’s a large, dangerous goal behind the effort: establishing federal control of elections. https://bit.ly/49DGvGz
As DOJ Sues More States For Voter Rolls, Federal ‘Power Grab’ Comes into Focus
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Just months out from the 2026 midterms, the DOJ is aggressively ramping up efforts to gain access to all states' unredacted voter rolls. Experts suggest there’s a large, dangerous goal behind the effort: establishing federal control of elections. https://bit.ly/49DGvGz