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In 2023, Ohio voters codified reproductive freedom into law. Now, three years later, state Republicans are pushing to oppose the people by pursuing a backdoor ban on abortion that targets telemedicine and Medicaid funding, Susan Rinkunas writes.
https://bit.ly/4srpQhH
Ohio Republicans are defying voters to pursue a backdoor abortion ban
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Nature research paper: Climate change shifts the North Pacific storm track polewards

go.nature.com/4jy48Vh
Climate change shifts the North Pacific storm track polewards - Nature
An observation-based storm-track proxy shows that the winter North Pacific storm track has shifted substantially polewards, suggesting regional impacts on precipitation and warming patterns, with implications for temperature variability and extreme events.
go.nature.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Corporate margins up.

Employee share of corporate income down.

Tells you everything you need to know about the fight between capital and labor.

(via EPB)
January 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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“.. U.S. imports are now down by -21.1% from their peak ... only other times we've seen worse declines were during the pandemic and global financial crisis.”

- Schwab
January 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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It’s legit hilarious how Trump is tripping over himself to secure Western hemisphere oil production and China one day is just gonna say haha you can keep it. 🤡
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · 1d
Energy experts say the US and China are diverging on the energy transition, with China sprinting far ahead on renewables and EVs, while the US doubles down on drilling oil at home and abroad. https://cnn.it/3LzfP1u
January 9, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Some have pointed out that the whole letter would have fit in the alt text window, so here is a version with the whole letter in alt text.
January 8, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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FED WATCH: “.. For equity markets, it is a high-impact risk-on moment, as with IEEPA tariffs set at 0% in the US customs system, profitability could jump by as much as 6% for sectors like staples and discretionary.”
January 9, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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“.. 2025 is likely to be the worst year for job growth outside of a recession since 2003 (when hiring was anemic after the Dot Com bust). .. No wonder Americans are nervous about the economy.”

@byheatherlong.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Conway: This man is violating his oath in myriad ways each and every day. Impeachment is not an option. It is mandatory. It is required. It is morally, constitutionally, and legally obligated.
January 9, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Ex-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura: “We’re a 3rd world country now. I know. I’ve been to ‘em. I spent 17 months in SE Asia while the draft dodger was playing golf… that’s what happens in a dictatorship. In comes the military. That’s what’s happening here.” 🇺🇸
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) threatened Houston with a state takeover of its elections on Thursday — an escalation of long-simmering GOP threats to gain control of voting in the fourth-largest city in the United States. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Texas governor threatens state takeover of Houston elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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Several Ukrainian officials “said it was likely meant as a signal to the Trump administration that Kyiv is eager to cooperate ..”

@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/w...
January 9, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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We the people fought back and won when the government tried to bully Jimmy Kimmel off the air.

Don't underestimate the power of the people to protect free speech.
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Though Missouri officials rejected one-third of the signatures voters collected to block the GOP’s new gerrymander, two-thirds remain valid and have been relayed to local officials for verification. Voters need 106k valid signatures to pause the measure. https://bit.ly/49sHJEa
Missouri officials reject one-third of signatures in anti-gerrymander referendum dispute
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Naming a police officer is not doxxing. We aren’t supposed to have secret police in America.
January 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, my law firm has filed a motion to intervene in the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Arizona's complete, unredacted voter registration list. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
🚨 United States of America v. Fontes
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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🇺🇸 MINNEAPOLIS VETERAN: "They are terrorizing the population, in Afghanistan we never wore masks.” (From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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More than ever, we need fearless media that is willing to speak clearly and without fear of Donald Trump. I started Democracy Docket to be just that -- independent, pro-democracy and without any corporate backers to please. It will never bow down or obey. Consider signing-up today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 9, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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This how it’s done.
January 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.

If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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this was also consensus opinion for center-right types after george floyd’s murder five years ago. the state media apparatus will be working overtime the next few weeks to reprogram them
Really worth watching this interview with a bystander who witnessed the ICE shooting in Minneapolis: "I'm pretty right-leaning. But seeing this, this is not how we're supposed to be doing things in America.”
January 8, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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FT: “.. The executives meeting are expected to press the president on providing strong legal and financial guarantees before they agree to commit ..”

@financialtimes.com #OOTT
www.ft.com/content/84e0...
US oil companies warn they will need guarantees to invest in Venezuela
Donald Trump to hold more talks with industry bosses as president flexes power over energy markets
www.ft.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Obey or die
Rep. Wesley Hunt: "The bottom line is this: when a federal officer gives you instructions, you abide by them and then you get to keep you life"
January 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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In Chicago's Winnemac Park tonight, a growing crowd of around a hundred neighbors have gathered for an emergency vigil for Renee Nicole Good, a 37 yr old mom shot and killed by DHS in Minneapolis today.
January 8, 2026 at 12:03 AM