Luz Ortiz
@luzmortiz.bsky.social
Progressive Democrat. Politics Junkie.
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💥 Some good news. Major win in Utah.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💥 Some good news. Major win in Utah.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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White House officials say the boss is really stupid and you have to watch what you say to him
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
White House officials say the boss is really stupid and you have to watch what you say to him
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This is a genius idea - if you buy a house at age 35 you only have to work until you’re 85 to pay it off….or you’ll get foreclosed when you’re forced to retire from the factory at age 80 or so.
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This is a genius idea - if you buy a house at age 35 you only have to work until you’re 85 to pay it off….or you’ll get foreclosed when you’re forced to retire from the factory at age 80 or so.
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BREAKING:
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
BREAKING:
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
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"Ghislaine Maxwell is a monster... the victims that I have talked to, those that have survived Jeffrey Epstein, are horrified at the treatment that Ghislaine Maxwell is now getting." @robertgarcia.bsky.social reacts to reports of former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's cushy prison conditions.
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"Ghislaine Maxwell is a monster... the victims that I have talked to, those that have survived Jeffrey Epstein, are horrified at the treatment that Ghislaine Maxwell is now getting." @robertgarcia.bsky.social reacts to reports of former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's cushy prison conditions.
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Child rapist Donald Trump is doing everything to keep accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell happy, until he pardons her, so she doesn't talk.
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Child rapist Donald Trump is doing everything to keep accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell happy, until he pardons her, so she doesn't talk.
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Hey MAGA: why would Ghislane Maxwell be receiving “concierge style treatment?”
WHY?
WHY?
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Hey MAGA: why would Ghislane Maxwell be receiving “concierge style treatment?”
WHY?
WHY?
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Honored to represent the Golden State in Brazil today — proof that clean energy and innovation strengthen our economy, communities, and planet.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Honored to represent the Golden State in Brazil today — proof that clean energy and innovation strengthen our economy, communities, and planet.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
While Donald Trump is busy handing the future to China, California continues to build and invest in it.
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ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
South Shore Residents Return To Ransacked Apartments After ICE Raid: 'It Looks Like Hell'
A "now renting" sign outside touts granite countertops. Inside, residents are trying to make sense of the raid that made their already neglected building even worse.
blockclubchicago.org
October 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.
That’s not making America great again.
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He wasn’t canceled for what he actually said; they were just waiting for something they could use to cancel the show.
Inevitably, it happened.
Fox said "kill all homeless," and nothing happened.
That alone proves the point.
Inevitably, it happened.
Fox said "kill all homeless," and nothing happened.
That alone proves the point.
September 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
He wasn’t canceled for what he actually said; they were just waiting for something they could use to cancel the show.
Inevitably, it happened.
Fox said "kill all homeless," and nothing happened.
That alone proves the point.
Inevitably, it happened.
Fox said "kill all homeless," and nothing happened.
That alone proves the point.
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The GOP CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE is totally destroying the reputation of the USA.
Nobody trusts the USA now!
#usdemocracy
Nobody trusts the USA now!
#usdemocracy
The move marks rising US-India tensions amid disputes on Russian oil and trade policies.
US revokes visas for Indian executives over fentanyl allegations
The move marks rising US-India tensions amid disputes on Russian oil and trade policies.
bit.ly
September 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The GOP CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE is totally destroying the reputation of the USA.
Nobody trusts the USA now!
#usdemocracy
Nobody trusts the USA now!
#usdemocracy
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America is no longer drifting toward authoritarianism — we are living in it. With the courts captured, Congress complicit, and dissent punished while loyalty is rewarded, Donald Trump is paving the road to fascism in plain sight.
Pls click below to read more & see receipts 👇
Pls click below to read more & see receipts 👇
The Road to Fascism
We are living in an authoritarian state — and every day of inaction takes us closer to fascism.
open.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
America is no longer drifting toward authoritarianism — we are living in it. With the courts captured, Congress complicit, and dissent punished while loyalty is rewarded, Donald Trump is paving the road to fascism in plain sight.
Pls click below to read more & see receipts 👇
Pls click below to read more & see receipts 👇
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"That kind of spineless politics is what people are sick of..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...
Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"That kind of spineless politics is what people are sick of..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...
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🇪🇪❗️Russia is becoming a serious threat to Europe, to NATO, to all sober-minded countries in the world, and Europe is only just beginning to rebuild its defenses, — Estonian Prime Minister said to The Times.
September 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🇪🇪❗️Russia is becoming a serious threat to Europe, to NATO, to all sober-minded countries in the world, and Europe is only just beginning to rebuild its defenses, — Estonian Prime Minister said to The Times.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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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This text is buried in a larger bill. Don’t want Marco Rubio to be personally responsible for revoking people’s passports based on thought crimes? Call your reps about it!
New Bill Would Give Marco Rubio “Thought Police” Power to Revoke U.S. Passports
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has already sought to punish immigrants for speech. New legislation might let him revoke passports from U.S. citizens.
theintercept.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This text is buried in a larger bill. Don’t want Marco Rubio to be personally responsible for revoking people’s passports based on thought crimes? Call your reps about it!
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Recently they found more remains of missing people, who we lost in the most horrific attack on American soil!
They are brave souls, our greater angels and are all sadly missed year after year since 9-11-2001!
Many blessings to their family and friends as we remember them once again today!
❤️🇺🇸🕊
They are brave souls, our greater angels and are all sadly missed year after year since 9-11-2001!
Many blessings to their family and friends as we remember them once again today!
❤️🇺🇸🕊
September 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Recently they found more remains of missing people, who we lost in the most horrific attack on American soil!
They are brave souls, our greater angels and are all sadly missed year after year since 9-11-2001!
Many blessings to their family and friends as we remember them once again today!
❤️🇺🇸🕊
They are brave souls, our greater angels and are all sadly missed year after year since 9-11-2001!
Many blessings to their family and friends as we remember them once again today!
❤️🇺🇸🕊
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Two months ago a Democratic lawmaker, her husband and their dog was murdered in their home and there was no moment of prayer in Congress, no lowering of flags, a Republican senator openly mocked their death and other Republicans just ignored it.....
September 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Two months ago a Democratic lawmaker, her husband and their dog was murdered in their home and there was no moment of prayer in Congress, no lowering of flags, a Republican senator openly mocked their death and other Republicans just ignored it.....
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Today we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who rose in our darkest hour.
24 years later, the lights still rise where the towers once stood. A reminder of loss, resilience, and unity.
#NeverForget 🇺🇸
24 years later, the lights still rise where the towers once stood. A reminder of loss, resilience, and unity.
#NeverForget 🇺🇸
September 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Today we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the heroes who rose in our darkest hour.
24 years later, the lights still rise where the towers once stood. A reminder of loss, resilience, and unity.
#NeverForget 🇺🇸
24 years later, the lights still rise where the towers once stood. A reminder of loss, resilience, and unity.
#NeverForget 🇺🇸