Lauren Goldstein
@lgoldst3.bsky.social
An Atheist Yankee Cashew Dink dot fighting cancer and the oligarchy in the Bible belt.
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Some of you thought I made a mathematical error in my PROOF report on the new international slave trade Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele have agreed upon.
I didn’t.
Both The Conversation and FT report that U.S. inmates—a majority with no criminal record—will have “less than two feet of living space.”
I didn’t.
Both The Conversation and FT report that U.S. inmates—a majority with no criminal record—will have “less than two feet of living space.”
April 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Some of you thought I made a mathematical error in my PROOF report on the new international slave trade Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele have agreed upon.
I didn’t.
Both The Conversation and FT report that U.S. inmates—a majority with no criminal record—will have “less than two feet of living space.”
I didn’t.
Both The Conversation and FT report that U.S. inmates—a majority with no criminal record—will have “less than two feet of living space.”
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"The Republican party that McConnell is now shaking his head at is the one that he created. He has no one but himself to blame," writes Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan.
Mitch McConnell is retiring from US politics. Good riddance | Moira Donegan
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
"The Republican party that McConnell is now shaking his head at is the one that he created. He has no one but himself to blame," writes Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan.
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The Denver public school system became the first US school district to sue the Trump administration over its policy of allowing Ice agents in schools.
Denver’s public school system sues Trump administration over Ice access to schools
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The Denver public school system became the first US school district to sue the Trump administration over its policy of allowing Ice agents in schools.
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Kristi Noem: ‘We can't trust the government anymore.”
Dana: “You are the government.”
“Yes, that’s what I’m saying.” 🥴
Dana: “You are the government.”
“Yes, that’s what I’m saying.” 🥴
February 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Kristi Noem: ‘We can't trust the government anymore.”
Dana: “You are the government.”
“Yes, that’s what I’m saying.” 🥴
Dana: “You are the government.”
“Yes, that’s what I’m saying.” 🥴
Ashley Hall in Charleston,SC had to cancel a girls in Engineering event because it was hosted by the Army Corps of Civil Engineers who were complying with executive orders to eliminate DEI initiatives. Is the ACE, Charleston Chapter cancelling all boys school events and funding?
February 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Ashley Hall in Charleston,SC had to cancel a girls in Engineering event because it was hosted by the Army Corps of Civil Engineers who were complying with executive orders to eliminate DEI initiatives. Is the ACE, Charleston Chapter cancelling all boys school events and funding?
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Does “Golden Age” refer to a time when planes keep crashing, eggs cost $10–15 a dozen, the U.S. is being booed and protested by all our allies, workers are losing their jobs, and Americans’ personal data is being rummaged through by unelected oligarchs and their strange crew of 20-something incels?
February 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Does “Golden Age” refer to a time when planes keep crashing, eggs cost $10–15 a dozen, the U.S. is being booed and protested by all our allies, workers are losing their jobs, and Americans’ personal data is being rummaged through by unelected oligarchs and their strange crew of 20-something incels?
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Hey @washingtonpost.com you say your new Kash Patel story has "not previously been reported."
Wrong, we at @motherjones.com scooped you and had this out earlier today.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Feel free to correct.
Wrong, we at @motherjones.com scooped you and had this out earlier today.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Feel free to correct.
February 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Hey @washingtonpost.com you say your new Kash Patel story has "not previously been reported."
Wrong, we at @motherjones.com scooped you and had this out earlier today.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Feel free to correct.
Wrong, we at @motherjones.com scooped you and had this out earlier today.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Feel free to correct.
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I'm a reporter at NBC News and I'm interested in speaking with people who are familiar with the specific technical details of onboarding DOGE staff at the federal agency level — USAID or CFPB or wherever. You can reach me on Signal at: davidingram.77. I can honor requests for anonymity.
February 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I'm a reporter at NBC News and I'm interested in speaking with people who are familiar with the specific technical details of onboarding DOGE staff at the federal agency level — USAID or CFPB or wherever. You can reach me on Signal at: davidingram.77. I can honor requests for anonymity.
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Reminder: this is completely lawless
February 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Reminder: this is completely lawless
This Russel Vought vote to direct the OMB is SO critically important. It's at the heart of the Coup as this author of Project 2025 will be in control of actual funds directed by congress.
They vote at 7 ET, this is the lead up.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
They vote at 7 ET, this is the lead up.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
U.S. Senate: Floor Proceedings
Floor Activity
www.senate.gov
February 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This Russel Vought vote to direct the OMB is SO critically important. It's at the heart of the Coup as this author of Project 2025 will be in control of actual funds directed by congress.
They vote at 7 ET, this is the lead up.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
They vote at 7 ET, this is the lead up.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social Where can I find a video of your filibuster Russ Vought last night? You were so clear in explaining what is happening and why, EVERYONE needs to watch, but I'm not seeing it on C-Span.
February 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social Where can I find a video of your filibuster Russ Vought last night? You were so clear in explaining what is happening and why, EVERYONE needs to watch, but I'm not seeing it on C-Span.
Everyone should be watching Senator Chris Murphy's filibuster speech happening now. He does an amazing job laying out what is happening.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
U.S. Senate: Floor Proceedings
Floor Activity
www.senate.gov
February 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Everyone should be watching Senator Chris Murphy's filibuster speech happening now. He does an amazing job laying out what is happening.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
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Members of Congress with @beyer.house.gov @vanhollen.senate.gov now seeking entry at USAID
February 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Members of Congress with @beyer.house.gov @vanhollen.senate.gov now seeking entry at USAID
@repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social
Please fight against Elon's ongoing COUP against our government! Not just USAID, DOGE/ Musk is trampling Congress and the will of the people and Will Do What He Wants with everyone's CLASSIFIED INFO.
This isn't partisan, no one elected Musk!
Please fight against Elon's ongoing COUP against our government! Not just USAID, DOGE/ Musk is trampling Congress and the will of the people and Will Do What He Wants with everyone's CLASSIFIED INFO.
This isn't partisan, no one elected Musk!
February 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social
Please fight against Elon's ongoing COUP against our government! Not just USAID, DOGE/ Musk is trampling Congress and the will of the people and Will Do What He Wants with everyone's CLASSIFIED INFO.
This isn't partisan, no one elected Musk!
Please fight against Elon's ongoing COUP against our government! Not just USAID, DOGE/ Musk is trampling Congress and the will of the people and Will Do What He Wants with everyone's CLASSIFIED INFO.
This isn't partisan, no one elected Musk!
"This is about whether or not we want the US government to be in the hands of a single billionaire who at this moment is on X [announcing cuts to] programs and policies that the US Congress established. We are in a constitutional crisis." Heather Cox Richardson 2/2/25.
fortune.com/2025/02/01/e...
fortune.com/2025/02/01/e...
Elon Musk's DOGE gains access to sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare payment systems
The move by DOGE means it could have wide leeway to access important taxpayer data, among other things.
fortune.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"This is about whether or not we want the US government to be in the hands of a single billionaire who at this moment is on X [announcing cuts to] programs and policies that the US Congress established. We are in a constitutional crisis." Heather Cox Richardson 2/2/25.
fortune.com/2025/02/01/e...
fortune.com/2025/02/01/e...
Trump is out for Panama because of a personal vendetta. Look up his hotel nonsense down there.
"Narco-a-lago"
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
"Narco-a-lago"
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
Gee, I Wonder Why Trump Is So Interested in Panama
Should we look to the once and future president’s past business dealings?
www.esquire.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Trump is out for Panama because of a personal vendetta. Look up his hotel nonsense down there.
"Narco-a-lago"
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
"Narco-a-lago"
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
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Should the richest man in the world be able to shut down a federal program because he wants to?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
February 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Should the richest man in the world be able to shut down a federal program because he wants to?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Adam Kinzinger is right, Dems aren't doing enough.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Emergency Video (Extreme Emergency) Jan 2025
WHERE IS DEMOCRATIC MESSAGING AND FIGHT?!
open.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Adam Kinzinger is right, Dems aren't doing enough.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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#BREAKING: Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American businesses.
thehill.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#BREAKING: Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American businesses.
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The central core of Trumpism is voter suppression and election subversion. Too many people only pay attention to this right before elections and forget it once elections are over.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
Trump Demands California Adopt Voter ID Requirement to Get Wildfire Aid
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The central core of Trumpism is voter suppression and election subversion. Too many people only pay attention to this right before elections and forget it once elections are over.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
We must take this threat literally and seriously if we want to have free and fair elections in the future.
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Inspectors General are key public servants tasked with holding our government accountable. They’re independent, nonpartisan whose work is identifying fraud, waste, & importantly, abuse. Trump just fired them all. Make no mistake: he's purging those who will protect the rule of law.
January 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Inspectors General are key public servants tasked with holding our government accountable. They’re independent, nonpartisan whose work is identifying fraud, waste, & importantly, abuse. Trump just fired them all. Make no mistake: he's purging those who will protect the rule of law.
This should be making headlines. Has anyone cross checked this? The author appears to be legit.
This is a coup. 3.5M votes were nullified. hartmannreport.com/p/trump-lost...
TRUMP LOST. Vote Suppression Won.
Here are the numbers from investigative reporter Greg Palast...
hartmannreport.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This should be making headlines. Has anyone cross checked this? The author appears to be legit.
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Hegspeth is confirmed. Now What? He has no idea how to manage the Pentagon. So he is going to be dependent on his direct reports. Most of which require confirmation.
The Dems have to use whatever political skills they have to get qualified, rational people in these positions ?
Suggestions ?
The Dems have to use whatever political skills they have to get qualified, rational people in these positions ?
Suggestions ?
January 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Hegspeth is confirmed. Now What? He has no idea how to manage the Pentagon. So he is going to be dependent on his direct reports. Most of which require confirmation.
The Dems have to use whatever political skills they have to get qualified, rational people in these positions ?
Suggestions ?
The Dems have to use whatever political skills they have to get qualified, rational people in these positions ?
Suggestions ?