Bert Bender
@b1bender.bsky.social
Worked as a lawyer, led youth programs and teach/support current leaders, music and dogs and listening to music with dogs plus wine helps (not for the dogs).
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My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
Larry Summers tells @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
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Oh, these are fucking delicious.
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Oh, these are fucking delicious.
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DOJ whistleblower Erez Reuveni says Emil Bove told him, 'those planes need to take off no matter what, and if some court should issue an order preventing that, we may have to consider telling that court 'fuck you.'
Reuveni: It is the highest, most egregious violation of the lawyer's code of ethics.
Reuveni: It is the highest, most egregious violation of the lawyer's code of ethics.
October 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
DOJ whistleblower Erez Reuveni says Emil Bove told him, 'those planes need to take off no matter what, and if some court should issue an order preventing that, we may have to consider telling that court 'fuck you.'
Reuveni: It is the highest, most egregious violation of the lawyer's code of ethics.
Reuveni: It is the highest, most egregious violation of the lawyer's code of ethics.
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Calling for gas chambers. Expressing love for Hitler. Endorsing rape. Using racist slurs.
I'm demanding Rep. James Comer open a House Oversight Committee investigation into these shocking, deeply offensive messages that were exchanged by Young Republican leaders from across the country.
I'm demanding Rep. James Comer open a House Oversight Committee investigation into these shocking, deeply offensive messages that were exchanged by Young Republican leaders from across the country.
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Calling for gas chambers. Expressing love for Hitler. Endorsing rape. Using racist slurs.
I'm demanding Rep. James Comer open a House Oversight Committee investigation into these shocking, deeply offensive messages that were exchanged by Young Republican leaders from across the country.
I'm demanding Rep. James Comer open a House Oversight Committee investigation into these shocking, deeply offensive messages that were exchanged by Young Republican leaders from across the country.
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AG Bondi, here’s that correction you requested.
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
AG Bondi, here’s that correction you requested.
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UPDATE: Hegseth today called up 400 members of the Texas National Guard, with Gov. Abbott's apparent permission, to be deployed "where needed, including in the cities of Portland and Chicago." www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 AM
UPDATE: Hegseth today called up 400 members of the Texas National Guard, with Gov. Abbott's apparent permission, to be deployed "where needed, including in the cities of Portland and Chicago." www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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I was a skeptic about the import of the Epstein files.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I was a skeptic about the import of the Epstein files.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
But 3 invasions of cities, one military buildup outside Venezuela, a government shutdown, and so many other things meant to distract have me convinced whatever’s in there is the biggest presidential scandal in U.S. history.
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The alleged shooter in Michigan. Weird that Vance and Patel haven’t tweeted out this info. 🤷🏽♂️👇🏽
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
September 29, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The alleged shooter in Michigan. Weird that Vance and Patel haven’t tweeted out this info. 🤷🏽♂️👇🏽
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Cartoon: Side effects include fascism
www.dailykos.com
Cartoon: Side effects include fascism
twp.ai
September 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Cartoon: Side effects include fascism
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Thinking about joining the National Guard. Sure, the pay ain't great and I'm not thrilled about losing one weekend a month, but the travel, man. I mean, those guys go to all the coolest cities in America.
September 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Thinking about joining the National Guard. Sure, the pay ain't great and I'm not thrilled about losing one weekend a month, but the travel, man. I mean, those guys go to all the coolest cities in America.
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LOOK ALL AT THE GRAFFITI, SENATOR!!! WE MUST CALL IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!! #WarRavagedPortland
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!! #WarRavagedPortland
September 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
LOOK ALL AT THE GRAFFITI, SENATOR!!! WE MUST CALL IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!! #WarRavagedPortland
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!! #WarRavagedPortland
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Every accusation ....
While Stephen Miller claims that Democrats calling him a fascist constitutes incitement, there are hundreds of examples of Miller publicly calling Democrats fascists.
September 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Every accusation ....
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This is fucking horrifying.
A man was just chased and arrested outside of the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago. When legal observers from the National Lawyers Guild asked why, an agent threatened to arrest them too.
September 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This is fucking horrifying.
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🚨 IMPORTANT THREAD 🚨
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
September 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🚨 IMPORTANT THREAD 🚨
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
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Geez maybe this is serious. A marshalling of the "Timbers Army" replete with antifascist symbols, and images of men and women wielding axes 🫣
#PortlandGoestoWar
#PortlandGoestoWar
September 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Geez maybe this is serious. A marshalling of the "Timbers Army" replete with antifascist symbols, and images of men and women wielding axes 🫣
#PortlandGoestoWar
#PortlandGoestoWar
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Gasp. Aaand they're celebrating Hispanic heritage
September 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Gasp. Aaand they're celebrating Hispanic heritage
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Occasional reminder that Trump hates American Indians even more than he hates immigrants (though arguably less than he hates Black Americans).
The MAGA monocultural revolution is so thorough that Hegseth made it a priority to honor soldiers who carried out war crimes in 1890.
September 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Occasional reminder that Trump hates American Indians even more than he hates immigrants (though arguably less than he hates Black Americans).
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Holy shit www.youtube.com/watch?v=emiB...
Pledge of Allegiance
YouTube video by Save America Movement
www.youtube.com
September 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Holy shit www.youtube.com/watch?v=emiB...
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Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
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I'm proud to say I was part of Karen's first cohort of the Resistance Studies Series, thanks to a scholarship! She's a fantastic teacher and brings in other writers and thinkers to engage with the students. If you can take her class, please do! If you can't, please support her efforts w/ a donation!
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I'm proud to say I was part of Karen's first cohort of the Resistance Studies Series, thanks to a scholarship! She's a fantastic teacher and brings in other writers and thinkers to engage with the students. If you can take her class, please do! If you can't, please support her efforts w/ a donation!
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When a liberal is murdered, we shouldn’t speculate about the political motives of the killer. When a conservative is murdered, it’s important that we immediately blame the left.
September 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
When a liberal is murdered, we shouldn’t speculate about the political motives of the killer. When a conservative is murdered, it’s important that we immediately blame the left.
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This is all so gross. A vote for Cuomo is a vote for Trump. Every New Yorker should know this.
And for @SenSchumer & @RepJeffries to continue withholding their support from Zohran is outrageous.
And for @SenSchumer & @RepJeffries to continue withholding their support from Zohran is outrageous.
September 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
This is all so gross. A vote for Cuomo is a vote for Trump. Every New Yorker should know this.
And for @SenSchumer & @RepJeffries to continue withholding their support from Zohran is outrageous.
And for @SenSchumer & @RepJeffries to continue withholding their support from Zohran is outrageous.
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Statement tonight from Alan Garber, 31st president of Harvard.
Good for him. Good for Harvard. Good for standing up to defend "core values of American higher education."
And (again) what about all those "Harvard about to cave" stories?
Main point: Worth reading what Garber says.
Good for him. Good for Harvard. Good for standing up to defend "core values of American higher education."
And (again) what about all those "Harvard about to cave" stories?
Main point: Worth reading what Garber says.
September 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Statement tonight from Alan Garber, 31st president of Harvard.
Good for him. Good for Harvard. Good for standing up to defend "core values of American higher education."
And (again) what about all those "Harvard about to cave" stories?
Main point: Worth reading what Garber says.
Good for him. Good for Harvard. Good for standing up to defend "core values of American higher education."
And (again) what about all those "Harvard about to cave" stories?
Main point: Worth reading what Garber says.
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The Bad Guys are Winning, from 2021
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
September 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Bad Guys are Winning, from 2021
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...