Ralph DeMarco
@sawpit.bsky.social
Progressive Democrat since 1983. Bemused observer of the human condition. #MedicareForAll #TaxBillionaires #FuckTrump
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There are so many fucked up things with the current administration that it's hard to focus on one but this recent move is basically a death sentence for the planet. I've been involved with more boots on the ground actions over the years than I can count and this really bums me out.
EPA reverses long-standing climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions
The agency announced it is repealing its 2009 conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the Earth and endanger human health and well-being.
www.nbcnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 AM
There are so many fucked up things with the current administration that it's hard to focus on one but this recent move is basically a death sentence for the planet. I've been involved with more boots on the ground actions over the years than I can count and this really bums me out.
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Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
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You might think that the inhumane conditions at America's concentration camps is because of this administration's usual lazy incompetence, but, no, it's because of this administration's usual vicious cruelty.
February 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
You might think that the inhumane conditions at America's concentration camps is because of this administration's usual lazy incompetence, but, no, it's because of this administration's usual vicious cruelty.
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AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
They don’t care. They signed on to Trump’s grift years ago.
Textbook. If you are surprised, it is because this shit usually, at least not in the last 150 years, does not happen in the US. And the past is mild in comparison
February 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
They don’t care. They signed on to Trump’s grift years ago.
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Howard Lutnick REMAINED friends with Jeffrey Epstein AFTER Epstein had his first conviction for bring a pedophile.
Lutnick should resign.
Pass it on.
Lutnick should resign.
Pass it on.
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Howard Lutnick REMAINED friends with Jeffrey Epstein AFTER Epstein had his first conviction for bring a pedophile.
Lutnick should resign.
Pass it on.
Lutnick should resign.
Pass it on.
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Rep. Delia Ramirez to DHS officials: "I have as much respect for you as I do for the last white men who put on masks to terrorize communities of color. I have no respect for the inheritors of the Klanhood and the slave patrol. Those activities were criminal and so are yours."
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Rep. Delia Ramirez to DHS officials: "I have as much respect for you as I do for the last white men who put on masks to terrorize communities of color. I have no respect for the inheritors of the Klanhood and the slave patrol. Those activities were criminal and so are yours."
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It was a raid as shocking as it was extraordinary: Last month, the FBI entered the main election operations center of Fulton County, Georgia, and seized records — including ballots — from the 2020 presidential vote. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Designed to intimidate’: Fulton County official decries FBI raid in court filing
The FBI showed “callous disregard” for numerous constitutional rights through the raid, the county alleged.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:09 PM
It was a raid as shocking as it was extraordinary: Last month, the FBI entered the main election operations center of Fulton County, Georgia, and seized records — including ballots — from the 2020 presidential vote. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Breaking MS NOW:
Some of the Epstein docs the DOJ invited members of Congress to view are STILL redacted, despite promises otherwise.
Raskin says DOJ's reading room has just four computers. It would take seven years to get through the files in the current conditions established by the DOJ.
Some of the Epstein docs the DOJ invited members of Congress to view are STILL redacted, despite promises otherwise.
Raskin says DOJ's reading room has just four computers. It would take seven years to get through the files in the current conditions established by the DOJ.
Lawmakers say some Epstein files remain redacted despite DOJ's pledge
Reps. Jamie Raskin and Jared Moskowitz told reporters key documents retained redactions despite the DOJ's pledge that members of Congress could view the full files.
www.ms.now
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Breaking MS NOW:
Some of the Epstein docs the DOJ invited members of Congress to view are STILL redacted, despite promises otherwise.
Raskin says DOJ's reading room has just four computers. It would take seven years to get through the files in the current conditions established by the DOJ.
Some of the Epstein docs the DOJ invited members of Congress to view are STILL redacted, despite promises otherwise.
Raskin says DOJ's reading room has just four computers. It would take seven years to get through the files in the current conditions established by the DOJ.
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LISTEN: There are a lot of folks out here working tirelessly to get the truth out there. Replying to us that nothing matters because there'll be no consequences is not only incorrect, but it belittles the work we do. It's insulting and shortsighted. Stop following us if you don't want the info.
February 9, 2026 at 7:48 PM
LISTEN: There are a lot of folks out here working tirelessly to get the truth out there. Replying to us that nothing matters because there'll be no consequences is not only incorrect, but it belittles the work we do. It's insulting and shortsighted. Stop following us if you don't want the info.
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Some crazy legal developments to discuss at tonight's community meeting, live on Substack at 9 pm ET. Hope you can join us.
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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LIVE SOON: Lots to discuss at tonight's Community Meeting!
Starting Feb 9 at 9:00 PM EST
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Some crazy legal developments to discuss at tonight's community meeting, live on Substack at 9 pm ET. Hope you can join us.
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
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Epstein survivor Anouska De Georgiou: The fact that the very people who are meant to lead this country have completely retraumatized us… it’s—I mean—it’s like being raped by the Department of Justice.
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Epstein survivor Anouska De Georgiou: The fact that the very people who are meant to lead this country have completely retraumatized us… it’s—I mean—it’s like being raped by the Department of Justice.
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In the historically anti-union South, the UAW just secured a landmark contract with Volkswagen.
The workers won major wage increases, job security against outsourcing, and higher-quality healthcare.
Congratulations to these workers, and remember: there is always hope in labor.
The workers won major wage increases, job security against outsourcing, and higher-quality healthcare.
Congratulations to these workers, and remember: there is always hope in labor.
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 PM
In the historically anti-union South, the UAW just secured a landmark contract with Volkswagen.
The workers won major wage increases, job security against outsourcing, and higher-quality healthcare.
Congratulations to these workers, and remember: there is always hope in labor.
The workers won major wage increases, job security against outsourcing, and higher-quality healthcare.
Congratulations to these workers, and remember: there is always hope in labor.
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Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
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The orange felon says he doesn’t know why Tulsi Moscow Gabbard was at the raid on a Georgia election office and Tulsi says she was ordered by him to be there.
This treasonous diabolical scandal is growing bigger by the day and the American state media have no interest in it.
This treasonous diabolical scandal is growing bigger by the day and the American state media have no interest in it.
February 5, 2026 at 6:24 AM
The orange felon says he doesn’t know why Tulsi Moscow Gabbard was at the raid on a Georgia election office and Tulsi says she was ordered by him to be there.
This treasonous diabolical scandal is growing bigger by the day and the American state media have no interest in it.
This treasonous diabolical scandal is growing bigger by the day and the American state media have no interest in it.
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Newspapers are rarely money makers. They are a labor of love of truth and democracy.
Bezos doesn't need the money; he could invest in it and not miss a dime. And the Post's business model is not "broken." Bezos broke it. It could be fixed.
Bezos doesn't need the money; he could invest in it and not miss a dime. And the Post's business model is not "broken." Bezos broke it. It could be fixed.
February 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Newspapers are rarely money makers. They are a labor of love of truth and democracy.
Bezos doesn't need the money; he could invest in it and not miss a dime. And the Post's business model is not "broken." Bezos broke it. It could be fixed.
Bezos doesn't need the money; he could invest in it and not miss a dime. And the Post's business model is not "broken." Bezos broke it. It could be fixed.
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Casar holds a 3 minute and 26 second moment of silence to represent the time in which DHS officers let Renee Good bleed out after she was shot
February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Casar holds a 3 minute and 26 second moment of silence to represent the time in which DHS officers let Renee Good bleed out after she was shot
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The president had his DOJ raid an election office and seize ballots. Now he is threatening to take over elections. Sadly, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:48 AM
The president had his DOJ raid an election office and seize ballots. Now he is threatening to take over elections. Sadly, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.
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Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
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WRONG. I-205 administrative warrants are not issued by immigration judges. They’re signed by ICE officers. And EVEN IF THEY WERE issued by an immigration judge - they are executive branch employees, NOT judicial branch. JUDICIAL warrants are needed to enter a home without consent.
Q: You're a constitutional lawyer. Can you detail the 4th Amendment protections someone has if ICE approaches their home w/an administrative warrant?
MIKE JOHNSON: When ICE goes to execute a warrant, it's issued by an immigration judge, & that is a sufficient legal authority to go apprehend someone
MIKE JOHNSON: When ICE goes to execute a warrant, it's issued by an immigration judge, & that is a sufficient legal authority to go apprehend someone
February 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
WRONG. I-205 administrative warrants are not issued by immigration judges. They’re signed by ICE officers. And EVEN IF THEY WERE issued by an immigration judge - they are executive branch employees, NOT judicial branch. JUDICIAL warrants are needed to enter a home without consent.
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BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
February 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
BERNIE SANDERS: Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
BHATTACHARYA: I do not believe that the measles vaccine causes autism
SANDERS: Nah. Uh uh. I didn't ask measles. Do vaccines cause autism?
BHATTACHARYA: I have not seen a study that suggests any single vaccine causes autism
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DOJ's former domestic terrorism counsel on "The Dangerous Drift to Redefine Protest as Terrorism" www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The Dangerous Drift to Redefine Protest as Terrorism
The line between civil disobedience and terrorism is collapsing. History warns us what comes next.
www.lawfaremedia.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
DOJ's former domestic terrorism counsel on "The Dangerous Drift to Redefine Protest as Terrorism" www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
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NASA engineers have stopped pumping liquid hydrogen fuel into the Artemis II rocket because of an apparent leak
NASA’s Artemis II launch rehearsal hits a snag
NASA engineers temporarily stopped pumping liquid hydrogen fuel into the Artemis II rocket because of an apparent leak
www.scientificamerican.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
NASA engineers have stopped pumping liquid hydrogen fuel into the Artemis II rocket because of an apparent leak
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holy shit
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
holy shit