Dr Florence AKA Toto
@marietoto.bsky.social
Haitian born 🇭🇹 Naturalized American 🇺🇸 Internist, 2 daughters, dog Holly & cat Jane Eyre, Former Dem now MAD AS HELL INDEPENDENT
Family of Colombian fishermen killed by Trump’s extrajudicial strikes file a lawsuit. Hope for a small measure of justice.
December 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Family of Colombian fishermen killed by Trump’s extrajudicial strikes file a lawsuit. Hope for a small measure of justice.
Should a billionaire’s vote count more than anyone else’s? This is how billionaire Elon Musk’s donation of $250 million for Trump’s presidential election is legal 👇🏾
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Should a billionaire’s vote count more than anyone else’s? This is how billionaire Elon Musk’s donation of $250 million for Trump’s presidential election is legal 👇🏾
Money laundering on the down low. Deutsche Bank was convicted of money laundering $20 billion of Russian money and paid a $ 186 million fine.
November 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Money laundering on the down low. Deutsche Bank was convicted of money laundering $20 billion of Russian money and paid a $ 186 million fine.
How to negate the consequences of Citizens United and rescue our democracy by asserting state rights 👇🏾
November 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM
How to negate the consequences of Citizens United and rescue our democracy by asserting state rights 👇🏾
Citizen United is a scourge on our democracy that rewards billionaires to corrupt elected officials through bribes and threats to finance their adversaries’ elections. 75% of US voters dislike Citizens United. States should assert their power.
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Citizen United is a scourge on our democracy that rewards billionaires to corrupt elected officials through bribes and threats to finance their adversaries’ elections. 75% of US voters dislike Citizens United. States should assert their power.
This argument looks at existing state laws to identify the procedures for states to negate the consequences of Citizens United. This exertion of prerogatives would be easier to enforce if as many governors put referendums in their state for a vote (to protect from legal challenges).
November 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This argument looks at existing state laws to identify the procedures for states to negate the consequences of Citizens United. This exertion of prerogatives would be easier to enforce if as many governors put referendums in their state for a vote (to protect from legal challenges).
States could decide not to grant the power of corporations to spend in politics. Unless this state power is overturned by the MAGA Supreme Court, it checkmates Citizens United.
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 AM
States could decide not to grant the power of corporations to spend in politics. Unless this state power is overturned by the MAGA Supreme Court, it checkmates Citizens United.
Corporations don’t have the power to engage in election activities. States grants or recognizes any power to engage in election activities or ballot-issue activities.
November 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Corporations don’t have the power to engage in election activities. States grants or recognizes any power to engage in election activities or ballot-issue activities.
What nobody knows is that we are not powerless because states have the ultimate authority over corporations.
November 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
What nobody knows is that we are not powerless because states have the ultimate authority over corporations.
Corporate spending for elections was $144 million in 2008 compared $4.21 billion reported in 2024. The amount of dark money donations (key strategy of Koch Brothers) is a secret because the Supreme Court has made it legal to buy votes on the down low.
November 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Corporate spending for elections was $144 million in 2008 compared $4.21 billion reported in 2024. The amount of dark money donations (key strategy of Koch Brothers) is a secret because the Supreme Court has made it legal to buy votes on the down low.
Robert Reich, former Secretary of Treasury, breaks down the steps that each state can take to restore their power and eliminate corporate domination of elections. This analysis was originated by the Center for American Progress.
November 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Robert Reich, former Secretary of Treasury, breaks down the steps that each state can take to restore their power and eliminate corporate domination of elections. This analysis was originated by the Center for American Progress.
The MAGA Six embraced Chief Justice Roberts declaration that “corporations are people too” that unleashed an avalanche of cash with unrestricted donations that’s 28 times the $ dollars from 2008. Citizens United has given corporations the power to buy candidates and direct their positions & votes.
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The MAGA Six embraced Chief Justice Roberts declaration that “corporations are people too” that unleashed an avalanche of cash with unrestricted donations that’s 28 times the $ dollars from 2008. Citizens United has given corporations the power to buy candidates and direct their positions & votes.
Finally, after 80+ extrajudicial killings, Congress is taking its oversight responsibilities.
November 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Finally, after 80+ extrajudicial killings, Congress is taking its oversight responsibilities.
Finally, GOP Congressmen are showing some spine and are bravely teaming up with their Dem counterparts.
November 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Finally, GOP Congressmen are showing some spine and are bravely teaming up with their Dem counterparts.
Boycott Amazon that’s preventing employees from unionizing. Granted, sometimes you need that cup of coffee and the location is convenient. Nobody’s perfect.
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Boycott Amazon that’s preventing employees from unionizing. Granted, sometimes you need that cup of coffee and the location is convenient. Nobody’s perfect.
NY Times is reporting about the unraveling of the rule of law in the US.
November 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NY Times is reporting about the unraveling of the rule of law in the US.
GOP fears retaliation from their mob boss president. Murkowzi’s a moderate & beloved in Alaska. if she was principled, she would leave the party, become an Independent caucusing with Dems. Instead, she votes for the Big, Beautiful Bill that transfers wealth from the poor to the rich.
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
GOP fears retaliation from their mob boss president. Murkowzi’s a moderate & beloved in Alaska. if she was principled, she would leave the party, become an Independent caucusing with Dems. Instead, she votes for the Big, Beautiful Bill that transfers wealth from the poor to the rich.
White privilege
November 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
White privilege
Dear Bluesky Friends,
I wish you contentment on this Thanksgiving Day and pray that we recognize that we are all alike and worthy of mutual esteem & for reach out to those in need today and the rest of the year. Let’s fight fascist with clarity. When we unite, we’re unstoppable.
I wish you contentment on this Thanksgiving Day and pray that we recognize that we are all alike and worthy of mutual esteem & for reach out to those in need today and the rest of the year. Let’s fight fascist with clarity. When we unite, we’re unstoppable.
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Dear Bluesky Friends,
I wish you contentment on this Thanksgiving Day and pray that we recognize that we are all alike and worthy of mutual esteem & for reach out to those in need today and the rest of the year. Let’s fight fascist with clarity. When we unite, we’re unstoppable.
I wish you contentment on this Thanksgiving Day and pray that we recognize that we are all alike and worthy of mutual esteem & for reach out to those in need today and the rest of the year. Let’s fight fascist with clarity. When we unite, we’re unstoppable.