Sharon Sokol
@sasokol.bsky.social
Your "history" is someone else's lived experience.
Midwestern transplant from a blue dot; Democrat, Jewish "Auntie," adult conversations only. No DMs please, unless I know you.
Midwestern transplant from a blue dot; Democrat, Jewish "Auntie," adult conversations only. No DMs please, unless I know you.
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Raven Schwam-Curtis and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. talk about BlackAndJewishAmerica in this clip and why we need the coalition to fight antisemitism and anti-black racism.
Good time to remind folks that episode 3 is on Tuesday at 9pm EST on @pbs.org!
H/T @ektashahmd.bsky.social
Good time to remind folks that episode 3 is on Tuesday at 9pm EST on @pbs.org!
H/T @ektashahmd.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Raven Schwam-Curtis and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. talk about BlackAndJewishAmerica in this clip and why we need the coalition to fight antisemitism and anti-black racism.
Good time to remind folks that episode 3 is on Tuesday at 9pm EST on @pbs.org!
H/T @ektashahmd.bsky.social
Good time to remind folks that episode 3 is on Tuesday at 9pm EST on @pbs.org!
H/T @ektashahmd.bsky.social
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If he tries this, tries anything...fight it: www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
Trump: 'There Will Be Voter I.D. For Midterm Elections Whether Approved By Congress Or Not!'
www.huffpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:15 AM
If he tries this, tries anything...fight it: www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
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Not sure who needs to hear this but the voter fraud rate is a mere 0.000003%. Anyone telling you otherwise is making shit up so they can take away your right to vote.
February 14, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Not sure who needs to hear this but the voter fraud rate is a mere 0.000003%. Anyone telling you otherwise is making shit up so they can take away your right to vote.
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Shontel Brown is one of my favorite Reps because when she 1st ran for House & I looked her up I found out about how as a council member she helped implement a text 911 system for hearing-impaired residents of Cuyahoga County. As a result I also learned NJ has it for every county if I ever need it.
A Shontel Brown Appreciation thread!
Since not everyone gets an equal amount of camera time I thought I'd highlight a fantastic local rep. Please give her a follow if you haven't already. bsky.app/profile/reps...
Since not everyone gets an equal amount of camera time I thought I'd highlight a fantastic local rep. Please give her a follow if you haven't already. bsky.app/profile/reps...
Now that's what I'm talking about!
NE Ohio pride is alive and well thanks to Laila Edwards, a Cleveland Heights native, who just became the FIRST Black woman to score an Olympic goal for Team USA.
Congratulations Laila!
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NE Ohio pride is alive and well thanks to Laila Edwards, a Cleveland Heights native, who just became the FIRST Black woman to score an Olympic goal for Team USA.
Congratulations Laila!
thegrio.com/2026/02/11/l...
February 13, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Shontel Brown is one of my favorite Reps because when she 1st ran for House & I looked her up I found out about how as a council member she helped implement a text 911 system for hearing-impaired residents of Cuyahoga County. As a result I also learned NJ has it for every county if I ever need it.
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NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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This is day two for the New York Times’ The Docket. But this is year six for Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
This is day two for the New York Times’ The Docket. But this is year six for Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com
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Yes, Minneapolis is to be admired for how they have handled ICE. But ICE managed to disappear a lot of people, some of whom were American Citizens. So yes, if they are around the polls it WILL intimidate many voters. STOP showing your fucking privilege saying it won't.
February 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Yes, Minneapolis is to be admired for how they have handled ICE. But ICE managed to disappear a lot of people, some of whom were American Citizens. So yes, if they are around the polls it WILL intimidate many voters. STOP showing your fucking privilege saying it won't.
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🚨BREAKING: In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In victory for Democrats, Virginia Supreme Court says redistricting vote can go forward
Voters will get to decide on a proposed “10-1” map that could deliver four more Democratic seats in Congress.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
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🤬🤬🤬
Black Women Are Losing Jobs At Three Times The Rate Of Other Women - ESSENCE
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Black Women Are Losing Jobs At Three Times The Rate Of Other Women - ESSENCE
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Black Women Are Losing Jobs At Three Times The Rate Of Other Women — ESSENCE
The U.S. job market is in an indisputable crisis. Not only were layoffs and job cuts concerningly high in 2025, but Black unemployment rose throughout the year. 2026 started off no better, with job cu...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Black Women Are Losing Jobs At Three Times The Rate Of Other Women - ESSENCE
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Black Women Are Losing Jobs At Three Times The Rate Of Other Women - ESSENCE
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That part
Fwiw, people are shitting on Harris for her book but its actually pretty smart because she is going in areas that aren't usually visited like Jackson. That means something. So......
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
That part
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This is horrifying. Slavery is still happening in some parts of the world even in this day and age.
2019 BBC News Arabic undercover investigation exposing online sale of African slaves in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia via apps like 4Sale. This happens throughout the Arab world.
🎥 Ncole on X
🎥 Ncole on X
February 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This is horrifying. Slavery is still happening in some parts of the world even in this day and age.
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Someone hacked into Chicago’s DOT traffic sign who knew the assignment :::
February 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Someone hacked into Chicago’s DOT traffic sign who knew the assignment :::
She does need help, and we can prevent future instances of allowing a visa to lapse based on incorrect information, in this case from her “mentor” at Columbia.
1) Post reliable sources for help with immigration law.
2) Report any posts with questionable “advice” on such a critical topic.
1) Post reliable sources for help with immigration law.
2) Report any posts with questionable “advice” on such a critical topic.
#BLUEPEEPS🚨
This young lady needs help. This should be front Page News. MSM has failed us again. Let's get her story out front so she doesn't just disappear. You know what to do.
This young lady needs help. This should be front Page News. MSM has failed us again. Let's get her story out front so she doesn't just disappear. You know what to do.
Never Should Have Happened And Could Not Possibly Be Legal…
February 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
She does need help, and we can prevent future instances of allowing a visa to lapse based on incorrect information, in this case from her “mentor” at Columbia.
1) Post reliable sources for help with immigration law.
2) Report any posts with questionable “advice” on such a critical topic.
1) Post reliable sources for help with immigration law.
2) Report any posts with questionable “advice” on such a critical topic.
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The SAVE act also forces states to submit their voter registration lists to the DHS! I know we’ve been focused on voter ID but that’s only the tip of the iceberg !
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The SAVE act also forces states to submit their voter registration lists to the DHS! I know we’ve been focused on voter ID but that’s only the tip of the iceberg !
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West Virginia’s Republican chief election official denied DOJ’s demand for full access to the state’s voter roll, rejecting what he described as an unlawful attempt to seize the sensitive personal data of individual voters by the Trump administration. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘DOJ doesn’t have authority to run a state’s elections’: West Virginia’s GOP election chief pushes back on voter roll grab
“State law is clear: voter lists are available in a redacted format from my office, but I'll not be turning over any West Virginian's protected information,” Secretary of State Kris Warner said in a s...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:15 PM
West Virginia’s Republican chief election official denied DOJ’s demand for full access to the state’s voter roll, rejecting what he described as an unlawful attempt to seize the sensitive personal data of individual voters by the Trump administration. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The SAVE Act is a poll tax in order to vote. It's voter suppression, pure and simple.
#ProtectTheVote
#ProtectTheVote
February 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The SAVE Act is a poll tax in order to vote. It's voter suppression, pure and simple.
#ProtectTheVote
#ProtectTheVote
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As we begin another week, here is what Democracy Docket is tracking:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
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Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
February 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
As we begin another week, here is what Democracy Docket is tracking:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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WONDERFUL thread. I loved the way he told the story not just of Puerto Rico, but in so many ways, ALL of the Caribbean. The mixture of cultures shown in the music, dancing, foods, people.
The joy that people who've endured and survived colonization kept alive.
No wonder some can't understand.
The joy that people who've endured and survived colonization kept alive.
No wonder some can't understand.
Disturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
WONDERFUL thread. I loved the way he told the story not just of Puerto Rico, but in so many ways, ALL of the Caribbean. The mixture of cultures shown in the music, dancing, foods, people.
The joy that people who've endured and survived colonization kept alive.
No wonder some can't understand.
The joy that people who've endured and survived colonization kept alive.
No wonder some can't understand.
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U.S. layoffs have soared to 1.1 million through October, the highest since the Great Recession. Tech, retail, and logistics firms are slashing jobs as A.I. reshapes work and the economy loses momentum.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
February 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
U.S. layoffs have soared to 1.1 million through October, the highest since the Great Recession. Tech, retail, and logistics firms are slashing jobs as A.I. reshapes work and the economy loses momentum.
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
open.substack.com/pub/theintel...
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I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I read the “SAVE Act” (the GOP’s new voter suppression bill) so you don’t have to. This is my one page summary. Jesus it’s bad. 1/
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DEMOCRACY DOCKET
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Donald Trump’s big lie for 2026 is a study in GOP hypocrisy
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February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
DEMOCRACY DOCKET
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My law firm intervened in every case DOJ has filed to gain access to states' sensitive voting data. So far we have won several and lost none. But this is going to be a long fight for free and fair elections.
February 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM
My law firm intervened in every case DOJ has filed to gain access to states' sensitive voting data. So far we have won several and lost none. But this is going to be a long fight for free and fair elections.