@democracyrebirth.bsky.social
Volunteering with indivisible south Hampton roads in Virginia.
Democracy is under attack but it can be reborn.
Democracy is under attack but it can be reborn.
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1/ Why everyone who cares about democracy needs to stop using X:
I understand the addiction. X seems to be a useful tool for communication. However, it is now owned by Elon, someone who is far from impartial. The power of this tool for a would-be tryant like Elon in the age of AI is extreme:
I understand the addiction. X seems to be a useful tool for communication. However, it is now owned by Elon, someone who is far from impartial. The power of this tool for a would-be tryant like Elon in the age of AI is extreme:
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To recap:
*The Trump administration illegally renamed the Kennedy Center. They broke the law.
*Now they are suing a guy who refused to perform because of the name change for $1 million.
*The Trump administration illegally renamed the Kennedy Center. They broke the law.
*Now they are suing a guy who refused to perform because of the name change for $1 million.
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. n.pr/49tB0uS
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
n.pr
December 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
To recap:
*The Trump administration illegally renamed the Kennedy Center. They broke the law.
*Now they are suing a guy who refused to perform because of the name change for $1 million.
*The Trump administration illegally renamed the Kennedy Center. They broke the law.
*Now they are suing a guy who refused to perform because of the name change for $1 million.
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But they NEVER go after it directly. They just let it lie there and go after something else. This makes me wonder. Are they afraid of having it applied to them? Or protecting places like Deutsche Bank? But how could it. They have never done anything like this at that scale.
December 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
But they NEVER go after it directly. They just let it lie there and go after something else. This makes me wonder. Are they afraid of having it applied to them? Or protecting places like Deutsche Bank? But how could it. They have never done anything like this at that scale.
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This reminds me of what Quincy Jones said about Kanye West when people compared them as producers.
December 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
This reminds me of what Quincy Jones said about Kanye West when people compared them as producers.
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“The Nutcracker, … 10,000 seats were sold for this year’s production across seven performances, compared with around 15,000 seats EACH in the 2021 through 2024 performances, according to internal sales data reviewed by CNN.”
Everything Trump touches dies
Everything Trump touches dies
December 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“The Nutcracker, … 10,000 seats were sold for this year’s production across seven performances, compared with around 15,000 seats EACH in the 2021 through 2024 performances, according to internal sales data reviewed by CNN.”
Everything Trump touches dies
Everything Trump touches dies
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The contract is between the artist & the KENNEDY center (not TRUMP KENNEDY center). That venue no longer exist. The artist should countersue for revenue loss.
It’s similar in theory to changing the name to “I hate Immigrants Center” you can’t force someone to ruin their brand. Contract is voidable.
It’s similar in theory to changing the name to “I hate Immigrants Center” you can’t force someone to ruin their brand. Contract is voidable.
December 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The contract is between the artist & the KENNEDY center (not TRUMP KENNEDY center). That venue no longer exist. The artist should countersue for revenue loss.
It’s similar in theory to changing the name to “I hate Immigrants Center” you can’t force someone to ruin their brand. Contract is voidable.
It’s similar in theory to changing the name to “I hate Immigrants Center” you can’t force someone to ruin their brand. Contract is voidable.
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When the contract was signed it was with the Kennedy Center.
By changing the name before the performance, they changed the name of one of the parties of the contract.
By changing the name before the performance, they changed the name of one of the parties of the contract.
December 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
When the contract was signed it was with the Kennedy Center.
By changing the name before the performance, they changed the name of one of the parties of the contract.
By changing the name before the performance, they changed the name of one of the parties of the contract.
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Pressuring govt attorneys to wrongfully accuse campuses of violating the law is unprecedented, unlawful, and further proves what we already knew: the Trump-Vance admin’s attack on the UC system was never about protecting students, it was about political control.
https://lat.ms/4jcrFep
https://lat.ms/4jcrFep
Times Investigation: Ex-Trump DOJ lawyers say 'fraudulent' UC antisemitism probes led them to quit
The Times spoke to nine former Department of Justice civil rights attorneys tasked with investigating antisemitism complaints at the University of California. They all resigned during their investigat...
www.latimes.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Pressuring govt attorneys to wrongfully accuse campuses of violating the law is unprecedented, unlawful, and further proves what we already knew: the Trump-Vance admin’s attack on the UC system was never about protecting students, it was about political control.
https://lat.ms/4jcrFep
https://lat.ms/4jcrFep
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Thanks to my request with @padilla.senate.gov, and @lofgren.house.gov, the Energy Department will be auditing Donald Trump’s cancellation of dozens of clean energy projects in California and across the country — cancellations that cost thousands of jobs and will drive up energy bills even further.
Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted f...
apnews.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Thanks to my request with @padilla.senate.gov, and @lofgren.house.gov, the Energy Department will be auditing Donald Trump’s cancellation of dozens of clean energy projects in California and across the country — cancellations that cost thousands of jobs and will drive up energy bills even further.
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I just taught my lecture course on mid-20th c US history, which starts with Harding and concludes with Nixon.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
All of the money that changed hands in the Teapot Dome scandal totaled less than $10 million after adjusting for inflation, and it was considered so corrupt we still teach it in high school government classes a century later.
Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
December 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I just taught my lecture course on mid-20th c US history, which starts with Harding and concludes with Nixon.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
For the first time, I had to pause and stress that those scandals were actually shocking at the time and, what’s more, that Americans actually demanded people be held accountable.
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Canceled my Paramount+ this morning.
Fuck fascism.
Fuck fascism.
December 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Canceled my Paramount+ this morning.
Fuck fascism.
Fuck fascism.
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The regime-wide cover-up of the Epstein files has long been highly suspicious. Now it’s illegal.
Nearly every Republican joined Democrats in passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Tell your GOP Members of Congress to ensure the whole truth comes out — in keeping with the law they voted for.
Nearly every Republican joined Democrats in passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Tell your GOP Members of Congress to ensure the whole truth comes out — in keeping with the law they voted for.
The Epstein cover-up continues. Let's keep up the pressure on Republicans until ALL the files are released.
Trump, his GOP enablers, and the Pam Bondi-led DOJ still think that – if they stall long enough – voters will forget about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and the role Donald Trump, and some Republican megad...
act.indivisible.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The regime-wide cover-up of the Epstein files has long been highly suspicious. Now it’s illegal.
Nearly every Republican joined Democrats in passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Tell your GOP Members of Congress to ensure the whole truth comes out — in keeping with the law they voted for.
Nearly every Republican joined Democrats in passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Tell your GOP Members of Congress to ensure the whole truth comes out — in keeping with the law they voted for.
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The right, along the Roberts Court, is trying to nullify the Reconstruction amendments guaranteeing equality under the law, in order to restore the Antebellum Constitution, which envisions “liberty” as an eternal aristocracy of race and class (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
December 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The right, along the Roberts Court, is trying to nullify the Reconstruction amendments guaranteeing equality under the law, in order to restore the Antebellum Constitution, which envisions “liberty” as an eternal aristocracy of race and class (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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“We’ll see about that. The UVA Board of Visitors is not fully constituted. The Senate, & as Chair of our [P&E] Committee, we have clear oversight over UVA’s Board of Visitors, & we intend to exercise it this upcoming session” – VA State Sen. @aaronrouse.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/12/uvas...
December 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
“We’ll see about that. The UVA Board of Visitors is not fully constituted. The Senate, & as Chair of our [P&E] Committee, we have clear oversight over UVA’s Board of Visitors, & we intend to exercise it this upcoming session” – VA State Sen. @aaronrouse.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/12/uvas...
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Breaking news: The Trump administration plans to shift the federal government away from directly recommending most vaccines for children and suggest parents consult with doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
U.S. plans to stop recommending most childhood vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
wapo.st
December 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Breaking news: The Trump administration plans to shift the federal government away from directly recommending most vaccines for children and suggest parents consult with doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
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This week members in both House and Senate denigrated the entire Muslim faith in words I will not repeat.
Some Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims
Comments from Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) reflect a brazen Islamophobic sentiment being voiced by some in the party.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This week members in both House and Senate denigrated the entire Muslim faith in words I will not repeat.
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📌Here's an example of what this lawless "Justice" Department just released from the Epstein Files.
Not only haven't they released everything as required by law, but much of what they have (like this) is a sick joke.
Impeach Bondi RIGHT NOW. Enough of this shit.
Not only haven't they released everything as required by law, but much of what they have (like this) is a sick joke.
Impeach Bondi RIGHT NOW. Enough of this shit.
December 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
📌Here's an example of what this lawless "Justice" Department just released from the Epstein Files.
Not only haven't they released everything as required by law, but much of what they have (like this) is a sick joke.
Impeach Bondi RIGHT NOW. Enough of this shit.
Not only haven't they released everything as required by law, but much of what they have (like this) is a sick joke.
Impeach Bondi RIGHT NOW. Enough of this shit.
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For nearly a year, the DOJ has slow-walked & withheld the Trump-Epstein files
They admit hundreds of thousands of pages remain unreleased & what’s out is over-redacted
We are in court forcing full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Read HERE:
They admit hundreds of thousands of pages remain unreleased & what’s out is over-redacted
We are in court forcing full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Read HERE:
Press Release | Democracy Defenders Fund
www.democracydefendersfund.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
For nearly a year, the DOJ has slow-walked & withheld the Trump-Epstein files
They admit hundreds of thousands of pages remain unreleased & what’s out is over-redacted
We are in court forcing full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Read HERE:
They admit hundreds of thousands of pages remain unreleased & what’s out is over-redacted
We are in court forcing full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Read HERE:
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The Democratic National Committee has decided not to publish its report on mistakes made during the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential campaign.
December 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Democratic National Committee has decided not to publish its report on mistakes made during the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential campaign.
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This powerful video from our partner @interfaithalliance.org depicts ICE’s horrific and inhumane treatment of our friends and neighbors.
When the Trump-Vance admin chooses cruelty – we choose compassion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALKrOVaRGg
When the Trump-Vance admin chooses cruelty – we choose compassion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALKrOVaRGg
Choose Love Not ICE
YouTube video by Interfaith Alliance
www.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This powerful video from our partner @interfaithalliance.org depicts ICE’s horrific and inhumane treatment of our friends and neighbors.
When the Trump-Vance admin chooses cruelty – we choose compassion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALKrOVaRGg
When the Trump-Vance admin chooses cruelty – we choose compassion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eALKrOVaRGg
Finally, an accurate report of this madness.
The president's name was added to the sign outside the performing arts center.
Trump Ignores Law and Sticks His Name on Kennedy Center
The name of the president was added to the sign outside the performing arts center.
trib.al
December 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Finally, an accurate report of this madness.
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An extremely satisfying set of videos is coming in a few years.
December 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
An extremely satisfying set of videos is coming in a few years.
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Just remember: The Kennedy Center has not been renamed; that would require an act of Congress. Rather, a new and erroneous sign has been placed on the building.
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Just remember: The Kennedy Center has not been renamed; that would require an act of Congress. Rather, a new and erroneous sign has been placed on the building.
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Trump’s ploy to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after himself is just another example of his rampant ego.
Why can’t he channel this energy into lowering costs for the American people?
Why can’t he channel this energy into lowering costs for the American people?
December 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump’s ploy to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after himself is just another example of his rampant ego.
Why can’t he channel this energy into lowering costs for the American people?
Why can’t he channel this energy into lowering costs for the American people?
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"Complete insult to the Kennedy family"; "complete insult to Congress"; what next, the Trump-Lincoln Memorial? Trump Tower on the Washington Monument? "This guy, needs to be stopped." - Sen. @markwarner.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/12/vide...
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Complete insult to the Kennedy family"; "complete insult to Congress"; what next, the Trump-Lincoln Memorial? Trump Tower on the Washington Monument? "This guy, needs to be stopped." - Sen. @markwarner.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/12/vide...