Alyssa Rayne
@alyssarayne.bsky.social
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We’re at peak greed when the president brags about 24k gold décor for the White House while cutting commissaries, healthcare, and social nets. A palace of glitter for him, an empty pantry and hospital bill for you.
September 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We’re at peak greed when the president brags about 24k gold décor for the White House while cutting commissaries, healthcare, and social nets. A palace of glitter for him, an empty pantry and hospital bill for you.
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NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
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Stunning how far we’ve fallen already.
FT: Several people said they expected the transaction to go through fairly easily.
“.. What regulator is going to say no to the president’s son-in-law?" 🤡
@financialtimes.com $EA
www.ft.com/content/61ce...
“.. What regulator is going to say no to the president’s son-in-law?" 🤡
@financialtimes.com $EA
www.ft.com/content/61ce...
How Jared Kushner brokered the $55bn takeover of Electronic Arts
Trump’s son-in-law used deep ties in Saudi Arabia to help pull off the largest buyout
www.ft.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Stunning how far we’ve fallen already.
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In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
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Proposed restrictions on visas for reporters show the U.S. “becoming less open and welcoming to foreign journalists…It is antithetical to the core values of American society as embodied in the First Amendment.”
Proud to join @rsf.org and others in this statement.
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
Proud to join @rsf.org and others in this statement.
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
September 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Proposed restrictions on visas for reporters show the U.S. “becoming less open and welcoming to foreign journalists…It is antithetical to the core values of American society as embodied in the First Amendment.”
Proud to join @rsf.org and others in this statement.
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
Proud to join @rsf.org and others in this statement.
rsf.org/sites/defaul...
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What I would give for a completely honest, anonymous assessment of this appalling and ludicrous spectacle from the commanders in the room.
September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What I would give for a completely honest, anonymous assessment of this appalling and ludicrous spectacle from the commanders in the room.
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The National Archives under the Trump administration released @mikiesherrill.bsky.social full, unredacted Navy personnel file to Jack Ciattarelli's campaign.
This is an unprecedented and illegal weaponization of the National Archives and private, personal records to attack a political opponent.
This is an unprecedented and illegal weaponization of the National Archives and private, personal records to attack a political opponent.
September 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The National Archives under the Trump administration released @mikiesherrill.bsky.social full, unredacted Navy personnel file to Jack Ciattarelli's campaign.
This is an unprecedented and illegal weaponization of the National Archives and private, personal records to attack a political opponent.
This is an unprecedented and illegal weaponization of the National Archives and private, personal records to attack a political opponent.
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If you think they’re not coming for the very right to vote, think again.
September 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
If you think they’re not coming for the very right to vote, think again.
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The Department of Homeland Security is holding up more than $100 million preapproved dollars intended to help hurricane-battered North Carolina clean up storm damage and fix infrastructure, according to documents obtained by The Post.
DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, documents show
Communities across the region still need to be reimbursed for about a hundred projects including debris removal, waste water treatment repairs, roads and bridges, damaged buildings and parks, as well ...
wapo.st
August 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security is holding up more than $100 million preapproved dollars intended to help hurricane-battered North Carolina clean up storm damage and fix infrastructure, according to documents obtained by The Post.
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What if Pam Bondi did decide to open an investigation into why I stopped posting on Twitter? Would the legacy media treat it with outrage or with skeptical bemusement?
Or would everyone just look away and hope it doesn’t happen to them next? www.democracydocket.com/opinion/im-n...
Or would everyone just look away and hope it doesn’t happen to them next? www.democracydocket.com/opinion/im-n...
I’m Not Panicking. I’m Outraged.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What if Pam Bondi did decide to open an investigation into why I stopped posting on Twitter? Would the legacy media treat it with outrage or with skeptical bemusement?
Or would everyone just look away and hope it doesn’t happen to them next? www.democracydocket.com/opinion/im-n...
Or would everyone just look away and hope it doesn’t happen to them next? www.democracydocket.com/opinion/im-n...
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“The document contains multiple references to CIA human sources reporting on Putin’s plans. Such sources are among the agency’s most closely guarded secrets.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Gabbard overrode CIA officials’ concerns in push to release classified Russia report
CIA officials worried the release of the House Intelligence Committee report on 2016 Russian election interference could reveal top-secret spying techniques and sources. Tulsi Gabbard overrode their c...
www.washingtonpost.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“The document contains multiple references to CIA human sources reporting on Putin’s plans. Such sources are among the agency’s most closely guarded secrets.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "There ought to be independent commissions in every state. The fact of the matter is that doesn't seem like it's possible. We have to recognize that, even though I'd love to see it for Illinois, we're not going to unilaterally disarm when R states are drawing crazy maps."
August 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "There ought to be independent commissions in every state. The fact of the matter is that doesn't seem like it's possible. We have to recognize that, even though I'd love to see it for Illinois, we're not going to unilaterally disarm when R states are drawing crazy maps."
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They’re not arresting criminals. They’re arresting resistance. And if that doesn’t shake you, read this twice.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
This Is Not a Drill: When the FBI Hunts Lawmakers for Political Resistance...You’re in a Coup
The coup isn’t coming. It’s underway. And unless we treat it like a five-alarm fire, we lose everything.
open.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
They’re not arresting criminals. They’re arresting resistance. And if that doesn’t shake you, read this twice.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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Lawrence O’Donnell is giving a scathing and profoundly relevant to August 2025 indictment of the lax, ethically compromised, historically disengaged White House Press Corps. It should be widely circulated tomorrow and used in every journalism department in the nation.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Lawrence O’Donnell is giving a scathing and profoundly relevant to August 2025 indictment of the lax, ethically compromised, historically disengaged White House Press Corps. It should be widely circulated tomorrow and used in every journalism department in the nation.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
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A depressing number of news outlets are reporting this without mentioning the minor detail that it would be unconstitutional.
August 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A depressing number of news outlets are reporting this without mentioning the minor detail that it would be unconstitutional.
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A man who screamed “Kill ’em!” at police during the January 6 riot now works for the Department of Justice. And the DOJ says they “appreciate his contributions.”
If you’re not chilled by that, you’re not paying attention.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/the-doj-ju...
If you’re not chilled by that, you’re not paying attention.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/the-doj-ju...
The DOJ Just Hired a Man Who Cheered for Cops to Be Killed
He called Capitol police “Nazis” and screamed “Kill ’em!” Now he’s working at the Department of Justice.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A man who screamed “Kill ’em!” at police during the January 6 riot now works for the Department of Justice. And the DOJ says they “appreciate his contributions.”
If you’re not chilled by that, you’re not paying attention.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/the-doj-ju...
If you’re not chilled by that, you’re not paying attention.
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/the-doj-ju...
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NEW: As the Supreme Court continues to enable Trump, we can’t pretend it will spare us from the authoritarian hill we’re tumbling down. While the Court’s brazen partisanship continues to damage our democracy, the work of lower courts becomes even more vital, @rachelrossi.bsky.social writes.
The Supreme Court Doesn't Need Trump to Dismantle Democracy, But He Helps
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
NEW: As the Supreme Court continues to enable Trump, we can’t pretend it will spare us from the authoritarian hill we’re tumbling down. While the Court’s brazen partisanship continues to damage our democracy, the work of lower courts becomes even more vital, @rachelrossi.bsky.social writes.
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Hello journalists. If you report this you gotta say that under the Constitution he has no power to do it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
August 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Hello journalists. If you report this you gotta say that under the Constitution he has no power to do it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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He’s destroying the country and the white house
August 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
He’s destroying the country and the white house
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Grocery stores that have been eating the cost of tariffs are about to pump the brakes. Some are looking to be more transparent about the coming price hikes.
Starting tomorrow, new tariffs of 15% to 50% hit a wide range of food items.
If you’ve got a household food budget, this is a must-watch.
Starting tomorrow, new tariffs of 15% to 50% hit a wide range of food items.
If you’ve got a household food budget, this is a must-watch.
August 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Grocery stores that have been eating the cost of tariffs are about to pump the brakes. Some are looking to be more transparent about the coming price hikes.
Starting tomorrow, new tariffs of 15% to 50% hit a wide range of food items.
If you’ve got a household food budget, this is a must-watch.
Starting tomorrow, new tariffs of 15% to 50% hit a wide range of food items.
If you’ve got a household food budget, this is a must-watch.
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“We’re watching the worst president in history manipulate the worst White House press corps in history every day,” says MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell.
And to that I say amen.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
And to that I say amen.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
August 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
“We’re watching the worst president in history manipulate the worst White House press corps in history every day,” says MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell.
And to that I say amen.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
And to that I say amen.
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Texas Rangers can come to Illinois and enjoy our lakefront, but they're not arresting anybody and taking them away."
August 7, 2025 at 2:40 AM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Texas Rangers can come to Illinois and enjoy our lakefront, but they're not arresting anybody and taking them away."
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NEW: Trump calls for a new census that excludes noncitizens and uses information from the 2024 election. The proposal represents yet another illegal move from the executive, as federal law prohibits using mid-decade census data for apportionment counts.
From: @jimsaksa.com
From: @jimsaksa.com
Trump Calls for New Census, Sans Noncitizens, Based On ‘Presidential Election of 2024’
Trump Calls for New Census, Sans Noncitizens, Based On ‘Presidential Election of 2024’
www.democracydocket.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
NEW: Trump calls for a new census that excludes noncitizens and uses information from the 2024 election. The proposal represents yet another illegal move from the executive, as federal law prohibits using mid-decade census data for apportionment counts.
From: @jimsaksa.com
From: @jimsaksa.com
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Two months after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, in June 2022, Idaho’s trigger ban outlawing most abortions—one of the strictest nationwide—took effect.
According to a new peer-reviewed paper study, Idaho lost more than a third of its OBs—94 of 268 total—afterwards.
According to a new peer-reviewed paper study, Idaho lost more than a third of its OBs—94 of 268 total—afterwards.
Idaho lost one in three obstetricians after its abortion ban
New research confirms: Crackdowns on reproductive rights have harmful ripple effects across local health care.
www.motherjones.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Two months after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, in June 2022, Idaho’s trigger ban outlawing most abortions—one of the strictest nationwide—took effect.
According to a new peer-reviewed paper study, Idaho lost more than a third of its OBs—94 of 268 total—afterwards.
According to a new peer-reviewed paper study, Idaho lost more than a third of its OBs—94 of 268 total—afterwards.