Kristen Simplicio
@ksimplicio.bsky.social
Class action attorney. Rescue dog owner. DC resident longing for Democratic leadership that will fight against the federal invasion. she/her
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Kristen Simplicio
@ksimplicio.bsky.social
· Apr 12
Former Presidents and Cabinet officials and retired judges need to speak out right now about the persecution of immigrants, the denial of due process, the use of CECOT, and the delay tactics, jurisdictional games, and other shenanigans the admin is pulling to delay and deny justice.
I don’t believe for a second that there is a voting block of engaged, earnest, and naive voters like this, but assuming such a person does exist, you respond by telling them that you draw a hard line at handing gasoline to arsonists.
Shaheen: "When I talk to my constituents in New Hampshire, you know what they say to me? They say, 'Why can't you all just work together to address the problems that are facing this country?'"
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I don’t believe for a second that there is a voting block of engaged, earnest, and naive voters like this, but assuming such a person does exist, you respond by telling them that you draw a hard line at handing gasoline to arsonists.
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Judge Wolf’s decision to step down so he can be freed to speak candidly about this Administration’s attempts to undermine democracy and our court system is incredibly important. It would be amazing to see more, respected senior judges join forces. Now feels like the right time.
In what amounts to Mark Wolf’s resignation letter from the federal bench in Massachusetts forget more than 40 years—he was already a senior judge, so it creates no vacancy—he says he “intend[s] to advocate for the judges who cannot speak publicly for themselves.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Judge Wolf’s decision to step down so he can be freed to speak candidly about this Administration’s attempts to undermine democracy and our court system is incredibly important. It would be amazing to see more, respected senior judges join forces. Now feels like the right time.
An area man was not hired for a new job after sexually harassing only 14 or so women in the workplace, and even his Islamophobic credentials weren’t enough to seal the deal. If we keep letting liberal feminists have jobs, the next sex pest the GOP nominates for something could suffer the same fate.
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
An area man was not hired for a new job after sexually harassing only 14 or so women in the workplace, and even his Islamophobic credentials weren’t enough to seal the deal. If we keep letting liberal feminists have jobs, the next sex pest the GOP nominates for something could suffer the same fate.
Not to discount the anti-Muslim bigotry, but the Democrats’ pathetic reaction to Mamdani also seems driven by fears that elevating someone who unapologetically embraces transformative policies to improve city life will force the
the party to address urban voters’ concerns on the national stage
the party to address urban voters’ concerns on the national stage
Note to all the Democratic politicians with aspirations who are coming out with statements, emails congratulating Democrats across the country for their well deserved victories but leaving out a big name from NYC - we see what you are doing. It's petty, pathetic and we will remember.
New Jersey and Virginia have chosen well by electing
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social and @spanbergerforva.bsky.social as their next governors!
They are proven leaders who won by focusing on what matters most - how politics and policy can make everyday life better and more affordable.
@mikiesherrill.bsky.social and @spanbergerforva.bsky.social as their next governors!
They are proven leaders who won by focusing on what matters most - how politics and policy can make everyday life better and more affordable.
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Not to discount the anti-Muslim bigotry, but the Democrats’ pathetic reaction to Mamdani also seems driven by fears that elevating someone who unapologetically embraces transformative policies to improve city life will force the
the party to address urban voters’ concerns on the national stage
the party to address urban voters’ concerns on the national stage
After last night’s wins, reading this news is like getting a Christmas present on Dec 26. Let’s keep these hits coming
The Illinois legislature had passed the “Illinois Bivens Act,” allowing people to sue ICE agents in state court. Just waiting for Pritzker’s signature.
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/03/c...
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/03/c...
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
After last night’s wins, reading this news is like getting a Christmas present on Dec 26. Let’s keep these hits coming
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Mamdani: "Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up."
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Mamdani: "Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up."
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There are more of us than there are of them.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are more of us than there are of them.
A “convenience” fee to pay rent online can cost more than a latte but somehow the explosion of junk fees that corporate landlords stuff leases with these days never seems to make its way into the little-expenses-keep-you-renting-forever theory.
“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…”
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October 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A “convenience” fee to pay rent online can cost more than a latte but somehow the explosion of junk fees that corporate landlords stuff leases with these days never seems to make its way into the little-expenses-keep-you-renting-forever theory.
Incredible thread
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Incredible thread
I know AI is the odds favorite to win the national democracy-destroying championship but my money is on the crypto industry
Excuse me? So the company the President currently owns is teaming up with a cryptocurrency company to create a prediction market, which will take bets... on things the President himself has quite a lot of control over?
Gosh, I'm sure nothing bad will happen.
www.ft.com/content/4855...
Gosh, I'm sure nothing bad will happen.
www.ft.com/content/4855...
October 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I know AI is the odds favorite to win the national democracy-destroying championship but my money is on the crypto industry
Exactly. We are in desperate need of leadership who can reframe how we talk about crime. Exploding # of ways to scam people via cell phones and apps. Data breaches and DOGE dumping our SSNs on an unsecured cloud. Crypto schemes and online gambling flourishing. All while gutting the CFPB and FTC.
Almost every major news story this week is about how the entire economy is now gambling, scams, bribes and theft.
October 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Exactly. We are in desperate need of leadership who can reframe how we talk about crime. Exploding # of ways to scam people via cell phones and apps. Data breaches and DOGE dumping our SSNs on an unsecured cloud. Crypto schemes and online gambling flourishing. All while gutting the CFPB and FTC.
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I really wish there were widely offered law school courses in government operations law: budgets, appropriations, and financial controls; appointment, hiring, and the civil service; procurement and contracting; ethics and anti-corruption laws; lobbying; and suing the government.
okay, why does building a white house ballroom with private funds not violate the anti deficiency act. what am I missing here
October 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I really wish there were widely offered law school courses in government operations law: budgets, appropriations, and financial controls; appointment, hiring, and the civil service; procurement and contracting; ethics and anti-corruption laws; lobbying; and suing the government.
I’d like a political party free of Nazis tattoos and whatever the hell this is
Dems/Ind Senators voting in favor: Coons, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Heinrich, Kaine, Kelly, King (I), Klobuchar, Reed, Schiff, Shaheen, Welch, & Whitehouse.
Senators not voting: Duckworth & Tillis
Senators not voting: Duckworth & Tillis
October 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I’d like a political party free of Nazis tattoos and whatever the hell this is
Save your there-are-too-many-lawyers jokes this time around. The rule of law can’t exist without the good ones, and by the looks of things, we have nowhere near enough.
The pool of applicants to ABA-accredited schools in the 2026 law school admissions cycle is 33% larger than it was this time last year, according to data from the Law School Admission Council reut.rs/42Ic3Z1
October 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Save your there-are-too-many-lawyers jokes this time around. The rule of law can’t exist without the good ones, and by the looks of things, we have nowhere near enough.
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Instead of "This is inappropriate!" Democrats - especially those who might run for president - should say right now "Anyone who participates in this should know: You are committing a crime, and in the next administration you will be prosecuted."
That will change the frame of the story.
That will change the frame of the story.
Again, it is a full-blown federal felony crime for anyone in the White House or Executive Office of the President to order tax investigations into anyone.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
October 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Instead of "This is inappropriate!" Democrats - especially those who might run for president - should say right now "Anyone who participates in this should know: You are committing a crime, and in the next administration you will be prosecuted."
That will change the frame of the story.
That will change the frame of the story.
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Other states need to begin intentional punishment of the hostile Texas government, including cancelling state government contracts with Texas companies and interfering with their commerce such as by imposing onerous Texas-company-specific certifications and licensing.
This is both true and also we need to note how eager Texas has shown itself to be to send its own NG into blue states to try and forcibly occupy them. The Texas GOP is a source of evil in this country snd the next Dem administration needs to go about breaking them as an R power center.
October 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Other states need to begin intentional punishment of the hostile Texas government, including cancelling state government contracts with Texas companies and interfering with their commerce such as by imposing onerous Texas-company-specific certifications and licensing.
An absolutely incredible speech. The kind of speech that should be studied in history one day - whether it will be depends on whether the tech industry can be stopped.
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
An absolutely incredible speech. The kind of speech that should be studied in history one day - whether it will be depends on whether the tech industry can be stopped.
It didn’t work because they weren’t actually here to do anything about crime. They were here to subjugate us.
NEW: Reuters took a closer look at violent crime in D.C. after President Trump began a show of force here. Despite the big investment of federal resources, it's really hard at this point to see any dramatic changes.
www.reuters.com/world/us/did...
www.reuters.com/world/us/did...
October 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It didn’t work because they weren’t actually here to do anything about crime. They were here to subjugate us.
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For as much as some members of Congress say the D.C. government is dysfunctional and should be disbanded, it's worth noting that the D.C. government will open and operate normally tomorrow because elected officials can do stuff like, you know, pass annual budgets.
September 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For as much as some members of Congress say the D.C. government is dysfunctional and should be disbanded, it's worth noting that the D.C. government will open and operate normally tomorrow because elected officials can do stuff like, you know, pass annual budgets.
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If any other president in all of history said the military should use American cities as a training ground he would be removed from office that same day. The hardest thing to tolerate in all this is how relatively silent elected democrats are. It’s ridiculous.
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If any other president in all of history said the military should use American cities as a training ground he would be removed from office that same day. The hardest thing to tolerate in all this is how relatively silent elected democrats are. It’s ridiculous.
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isn't the whole point of copyright that you are opting out of people stealing your work
Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out
Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.
on.wsj.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
isn't the whole point of copyright that you are opting out of people stealing your work