Lisa Schoonmaker
@revesq.bsky.social
Episcopal Priest, Dioceses of Albany and Central PA, Certified Chaplain, NYS Attorney
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They know that John Kelly told Jeff Goldberg the truth about Trump’s contempt for the dead who are buried at Arlington Cemetery. They know it was a national humiliation last week for Trump to skip Dover to profit from the presidency (and from the Saudis, no less) at his golf club.
The Right-Wing Media Machine Is What’s Saving Donald Trump—for Now
The president isn’t governing as if he wants to be popular, but he’s getting help sweeping his wreckage under the rug.
newrepublic.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
They know that John Kelly told Jeff Goldberg the truth about Trump’s contempt for the dead who are buried at Arlington Cemetery. They know it was a national humiliation last week for Trump to skip Dover to profit from the presidency (and from the Saudis, no less) at his golf club.
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i mean, there's no getting past the inherent stupidity of this whole degenerate Fox world. But taking it on its own terms, as manhood and masculinity goes, being protected from competition is, at least as a general matter, a weird way of becoming more manly.
April 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
i mean, there's no getting past the inherent stupidity of this whole degenerate Fox world. But taking it on its own terms, as manhood and masculinity goes, being protected from competition is, at least as a general matter, a weird way of becoming more manly.
When 90% of House races aren’t competitive, representatives don’t need to listen to you.
How did we end up with a “no-show” Congress? Prof. @sltaylor.bsky.social ’s op-ed explains that the problem is our winner-take-all elections.
How did we end up with a “no-show” Congress? Prof. @sltaylor.bsky.social ’s op-ed explains that the problem is our winner-take-all elections.
Frustrated with a “no-show” Congress? Blame winner-take-all elections: op-ed
Lawmakers, emboldened by their safe seats in gerrymandered districts, have actively limited engagement with their constituents.
www.al.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Vindman said, “Since he’s become President, Trump’s been focused on weaponizing government and lying to intimidate and silence public servants like me, and it’s not going to work.”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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D.C. U.S. attorney targets Ukraine whistleblower Rep. Vindman
Interim D.C. U.S. attorney Ed Martin demanded that Rep. Eugene Vindman provide information about a business founded by him and his brother to help arm Ukraine to fight Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Vindman said, “Since he’s become President, Trump’s been focused on weaponizing government and lying to intimidate and silence public servants like me, and it’s not going to work.”
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Today Donald Trump attacked me by name in a speech at the Department of Justice. Of course I am worried, but courage comes from acting in spite of being worried. I have made my choice: I will continue to speak out, I will continue to litigate, I will continue to stand tall.
I will never bow down.
I will never bow down.
March 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today Donald Trump attacked me by name in a speech at the Department of Justice. Of course I am worried, but courage comes from acting in spite of being worried. I have made my choice: I will continue to speak out, I will continue to litigate, I will continue to stand tall.
I will never bow down.
I will never bow down.
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Trump’s lawless retribution tour continues, this time against the Paul, Weiss law firm.
Trump Expands Attacks on Law Firms, Singling Out Paul, Weiss
Experts have warned that the president’s efforts threaten the ability of lawyers to do their jobs and private citizens to obtain legal counsel.
www.nytimes.com
March 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Trump’s lawless retribution tour continues, this time against the Paul, Weiss law firm.
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Impressively appalling
March 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Impressively appalling
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“In October of 2024, just before the election, … NPR …they looked it up and they said, ‘… over 100 times, [Trump] has threatened to prosecute his enemies.’ This is Donald Trump. We are at stage four megalomania. He is just doing what he has always told us he wants to do.”
‘Stage four megalomaniac’: Conservative George Conway warns Trump ‘declared war’ at DOJ
Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway warned Friday that inside President Donald Trump’s grievance-filled speech at the Department of Justice hours earlier was a declaration of war on the legal com...
www.rawstory.com
March 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
“In October of 2024, just before the election, … NPR …they looked it up and they said, ‘… over 100 times, [Trump] has threatened to prosecute his enemies.’ This is Donald Trump. We are at stage four megalomania. He is just doing what he has always told us he wants to do.”
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“‘The man who has sworn to faithfully execute the laws and the Constitution of the United States has declared war on both, and declared war on everybody who is standing up for the laws and the Constitution of the United States,’ Conway said. ‘That’s what's going on here.’”
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March 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
“‘The man who has sworn to faithfully execute the laws and the Constitution of the United States has declared war on both, and declared war on everybody who is standing up for the laws and the Constitution of the United States,’ Conway said. ‘That’s what's going on here.’”
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I founded Democracy Docket five years ago to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy. Its work is more important than ever and so is your support.
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March 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I founded Democracy Docket five years ago to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy. Its work is more important than ever and so is your support.
Consider becoming a premium member today. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
Consider becoming a premium member today. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
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"The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved."
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
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Joy on our crisis of democracy: "Tonight on our final ReidOut, we’re going to talk about what people are actually doing to resist this and get some great advice from some of our favorite friends on what more we can do."
February 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Joy on our crisis of democracy: "Tonight on our final ReidOut, we’re going to talk about what people are actually doing to resist this and get some great advice from some of our favorite friends on what more we can do."
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Believe me, I understand that my activism is a problem for you. Please know that your inactivism is similarly problematic for me.
It's part of the reason I am as angry as I am.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-conce...
It's part of the reason I am as angry as I am.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-conce...
Dear Concerned Friend, You're F*ckin' Right I'm Angry. I Wish You Were.
Dear Concerned Friend,
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Believe me, I understand that my activism is a problem for you. Please know that your inactivism is similarly problematic for me.
It's part of the reason I am as angry as I am.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-conce...
It's part of the reason I am as angry as I am.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-conce...
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🤔
February 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Here to support my friend @joyannreid.bsky.social as she signs off, her last show! She's one of the best!!!
February 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Here to support my friend @joyannreid.bsky.social as she signs off, her last show! She's one of the best!!!
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS Trump administration from implementing OMB funding pause. "The public’s interest
in not having trillions of dollars arbitrarily frozen cannot be overstated." A big victory for @democracyforward.org.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
in not having trillions of dollars arbitrarily frozen cannot be overstated." A big victory for @democracyforward.org.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
February 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS Trump administration from implementing OMB funding pause. "The public’s interest
in not having trillions of dollars arbitrarily frozen cannot be overstated." A big victory for @democracyforward.org.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
in not having trillions of dollars arbitrarily frozen cannot be overstated." A big victory for @democracyforward.org.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
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The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and incredibly moving. 💙
The @katiephangshow.bsky.social will air until Saturday, April 19th! So until then, if you can, please continue to tune in and watch.
I’m always grateful for the privilege of your time.
The @katiephangshow.bsky.social will air until Saturday, April 19th! So until then, if you can, please continue to tune in and watch.
I’m always grateful for the privilege of your time.
February 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and incredibly moving. 💙
The @katiephangshow.bsky.social will air until Saturday, April 19th! So until then, if you can, please continue to tune in and watch.
I’m always grateful for the privilege of your time.
The @katiephangshow.bsky.social will air until Saturday, April 19th! So until then, if you can, please continue to tune in and watch.
I’m always grateful for the privilege of your time.
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Trump used the last four years to turn the GOP into an anti-democratic war machine. And he is not done wreaking havoc. That is the stark reality we face. If we truly care about the future of free and fair elections, we must take the threat Trump poses to our elections literally and seriously.
The Coming Attack on Free and Fair Elections
From Marc | If we are to preserve democracy, those of us on the left must prioritize free and fair elections.
www.democracydocket.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Trump used the last four years to turn the GOP into an anti-democratic war machine. And he is not done wreaking havoc. That is the stark reality we face. If we truly care about the future of free and fair elections, we must take the threat Trump poses to our elections literally and seriously.
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Is the legacy media going to do anything? Or is this it?
A statement from a spokesperson for The New York Times on White House press coverage:
February 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Is the legacy media going to do anything? Or is this it?
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“What we are seeing from this administration is literally an inversion of a merit-based system—a spoils system for cronies and buddies of Trump and his kids,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social
'This guy': Trump Jr.’s hunting buddy to be top food regulator at FDA
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
“What we are seeing from this administration is literally an inversion of a merit-based system—a spoils system for cronies and buddies of Trump and his kids,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social
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February 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
BREAKING -- Elon Musk attending Trump's first cabinet meeting tomorrow
Elon Musk is NOT a member of the cabinet
He has NOT been confirmed or even considered by the Senate (as Constitution requires)
He's worth $384,000,000,000 and spent $288,000,000 to buy the Trump presidency
Elon Musk is NOT a member of the cabinet
He has NOT been confirmed or even considered by the Senate (as Constitution requires)
He's worth $384,000,000,000 and spent $288,000,000 to buy the Trump presidency
February 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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It’s time for people of faith, morality, and conscience to hold the people in our lives accountable for their willing partnership with this filth.
We may need to sever ties with our family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who still champion him.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-may-nee...
We may need to sever ties with our family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who still champion him.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-may-nee...
Our New Cold War: We May Need to Cut Ties With Trump Supporters
I really hate this.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:13 AM
It’s time for people of faith, morality, and conscience to hold the people in our lives accountable for their willing partnership with this filth.
We may need to sever ties with our family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who still champion him.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-may-nee...
We may need to sever ties with our family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who still champion him.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-may-nee...
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House Republicans are furiously texting administration officials for reprieves, but feeling "helpless" to stop the mass firings -- which, to be clear, they are continuing to cheer publicly
Kinda sums up the political moment, don't it?
Via @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Kinda sums up the political moment, don't it?
Via @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
The private GOP panic over the slash-and-burn DOGE firings
White House aides are inundated with congressional calls as Republicans fret.
www.politico.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
House Republicans are furiously texting administration officials for reprieves, but feeling "helpless" to stop the mass firings -- which, to be clear, they are continuing to cheer publicly
Kinda sums up the political moment, don't it?
Via @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Kinda sums up the political moment, don't it?
Via @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/02...