@marijayne-writing.bsky.social
Mom. Attorney. Agent of change. Into LEGO, baking, the rule of law, and the separation of powers.
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Today's federal presence at Governor Newsom's press conference was a clear and brazen message designed to intimidate. The message was: *Regardless* of whether California redistricts to negate Texas gerrymandering, the federal government intends to use force to sway the next election in its favor.
Gavin Newsom is holding a press conference today on redistricting and DHS agents have arrived masked up and in full gear. Many are armed with guns.
August 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Today's federal presence at Governor Newsom's press conference was a clear and brazen message designed to intimidate. The message was: *Regardless* of whether California redistricts to negate Texas gerrymandering, the federal government intends to use force to sway the next election in its favor.
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Last month, we reported that the IRS was preparing a system that would share millions of taxpayers' data with ICE.
Now we can confirm data was officially transferred ⤵️
Now we can confirm data was officially transferred ⤵️
August 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Last month, we reported that the IRS was preparing a system that would share millions of taxpayers' data with ICE.
Now we can confirm data was officially transferred ⤵️
Now we can confirm data was officially transferred ⤵️
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Don't forget: DOGE is still effectively cutting Social Security. Here's how.
August 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Don't forget: DOGE is still effectively cutting Social Security. Here's how.
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Transgender medicaid ban and definition of sex are back in the federal bill - Dems can raise a point of order and force a vote, and as long as we don't lose 7 dems on this, Dems can keep it out.
Definitely worth some phone calls folks.
bsky.app/profile/eric...
Definitely worth some phone calls folks.
bsky.app/profile/eric...
This means that Democrats will have to raise a point of order on this part of the bill. This would force a vote on the amendment that would require 60 votes. Republicans have 53 Senate seats, so it means they would need to pick off 7 Democrats for this.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Democrats wrestle whether to kill ban on trans care in Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Democrats have an opportunity to protect transgender people’s health care. It also comes at a time when Republicans see anti-trans policies as a winning issue, Eric Garcia writes
www.independent.co.uk
June 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Transgender medicaid ban and definition of sex are back in the federal bill - Dems can raise a point of order and force a vote, and as long as we don't lose 7 dems on this, Dems can keep it out.
Definitely worth some phone calls folks.
bsky.app/profile/eric...
Definitely worth some phone calls folks.
bsky.app/profile/eric...
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On the state of American democracy and historical comparisons and lessons, this conversation between historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social is just outstanding.
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
June 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On the state of American democracy and historical comparisons and lessons, this conversation between historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social is just outstanding.
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
And yes, it’s even kind of optimistic. Highly recommend ✌️
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I feel like I'm losing my mind. Here is the transcript of what Zohran Mamdani actually said about the phrase "globalize the intifada." This is his "refusal to disavow it." This is what has people terrified. Just fucking read it.
Source: podscripts.co/podcasts/the...
Source: podscripts.co/podcasts/the...
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I feel like I'm losing my mind. Here is the transcript of what Zohran Mamdani actually said about the phrase "globalize the intifada." This is his "refusal to disavow it." This is what has people terrified. Just fucking read it.
Source: podscripts.co/podcasts/the...
Source: podscripts.co/podcasts/the...
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idk how to tell rural americans who vote for republicans that the republican plan for those americans is to just get sick and die. it just is. that’s it. die and stop costing the country money, that’s money they think rich people should have.
Senate Republicans are calling to cut Medicaid and CHIP by over $1 trillion, growing to an 18% cut by 2034.
This would be at least four times the size of the largest Medicaid cut in history.
This would be at least four times the size of the largest Medicaid cut in history.
June 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
idk how to tell rural americans who vote for republicans that the republican plan for those americans is to just get sick and die. it just is. that’s it. die and stop costing the country money, that’s money they think rich people should have.
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Holy Shit 👇
Lisa Murkowski from Alaska didn’t like new cuts to federal programs. So Republicans just said “Okay, we’ll exempt Alaska from the cuts.” And so she voted for the cuts for everyone else.
They’ll cut your benefits, just not their own.
Lisa Murkowski from Alaska didn’t like new cuts to federal programs. So Republicans just said “Okay, we’ll exempt Alaska from the cuts.” And so she voted for the cuts for everyone else.
They’ll cut your benefits, just not their own.
June 29, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Holy Shit 👇
Lisa Murkowski from Alaska didn’t like new cuts to federal programs. So Republicans just said “Okay, we’ll exempt Alaska from the cuts.” And so she voted for the cuts for everyone else.
They’ll cut your benefits, just not their own.
Lisa Murkowski from Alaska didn’t like new cuts to federal programs. So Republicans just said “Okay, we’ll exempt Alaska from the cuts.” And so she voted for the cuts for everyone else.
They’ll cut your benefits, just not their own.
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“Independence day is canceled because of fear of secret police raids” is really a level of on the nose political symbolism you just can’t make up.
LA Times - Several communities in Los Angeles County have called off or postponed their previously scheduled Independence Day and July events, citing resident safety amid ongoing immigration enforcement raids.
Fear of immigration raids force the cancellation of several July festivities in Los Angeles
Here are some of the July festivities that have been canceled in Los Angeles out of fear over immigration raids.
www.latimes.com
June 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“Independence day is canceled because of fear of secret police raids” is really a level of on the nose political symbolism you just can’t make up.
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What a week today has been.
BREAKING: Judge Breyer orders Trump to return control of the National Guard back to California, saying the call-up was illegal. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
June 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
What a week today has been.
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Put this on a billboard.
More Americans voted for Senator Alex Padilla than for 48 of the 53 red state GOP U.S. Senators combined.
June 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Put this on a billboard.
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"you're unhappy because you spend too much time on your phone" speak for yourself i'm posting this shit from desktop like a true lunatic
June 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"you're unhappy because you spend too much time on your phone" speak for yourself i'm posting this shit from desktop like a true lunatic
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After 40 years, Mel Brooks has finally announced a sequel to Spaceballs...
Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money will come to theaters on July 4th, 2027.
Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money will come to theaters on July 4th, 2027.
June 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
After 40 years, Mel Brooks has finally announced a sequel to Spaceballs...
Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money will come to theaters on July 4th, 2027.
Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money will come to theaters on July 4th, 2027.
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A judge blocked Trump from deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles! The ruling orders the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor. It takes effect on Friday!
June 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A judge blocked Trump from deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles! The ruling orders the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor. It takes effect on Friday!
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Yes. According to Army protocol, congressional staff are VIP Code 5, with a rank equivalent to a two-star general/admiral. Members of Congress are of course significantly higher.
I have never seen USCP, FPS, or any other federal LEO treat any Member with anywhere near this disrespect and violence.
I have never seen USCP, FPS, or any other federal LEO treat any Member with anywhere near this disrespect and violence.
June 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Yes. According to Army protocol, congressional staff are VIP Code 5, with a rank equivalent to a two-star general/admiral. Members of Congress are of course significantly higher.
I have never seen USCP, FPS, or any other federal LEO treat any Member with anywhere near this disrespect and violence.
I have never seen USCP, FPS, or any other federal LEO treat any Member with anywhere near this disrespect and violence.
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𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. ✊🏻
June 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. ✊🏻
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I believe this was the correct call by NATO.
Trump &Hegseth are serious security risks for the NATO countries.
Trump &Hegseth are serious security risks for the NATO countries.
Holy shit. The United States was not invited to the NATO summit on Ukraine in Paris on March 11.
There’s no other meaning:
The United States was just benched for colluding with the enemy.
There’s no other meaning:
The United States was just benched for colluding with the enemy.
March 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I believe this was the correct call by NATO.
Trump &Hegseth are serious security risks for the NATO countries.
Trump &Hegseth are serious security risks for the NATO countries.
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Evergreen statement
All of this is so stupid it makes me ashamed for my country
March 11, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Evergreen statement
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Fatal crashes. A door blowout. Grounded planes. Inside the citizen-led, obsessive campaign to hold Boeing accountable and prevent the next disaster.
The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers
Fatal crashes. A door blowout. Grounded planes. Inside the citizen-led, obsessive campaign to hold Boeing accountable and prevent the next disaster.
wrd.cm
March 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Fatal crashes. A door blowout. Grounded planes. Inside the citizen-led, obsessive campaign to hold Boeing accountable and prevent the next disaster.
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Here is a guide to steps you can take, Senator Klobuchar:
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You aren't helpless; please help.
bsky.app/profile/sena...
You aren't helpless; please help.
March 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Here is a guide to steps you can take, Senator Klobuchar:
bsky.app/profile/sena...
You aren't helpless; please help.
bsky.app/profile/sena...
You aren't helpless; please help.
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Despite RFK Jr.'s efforts to convince the public otherwise, none of this is normal. And we got here because of the disinformation he has promoted and profited off of.
#GetVaccinated and if you were vaccinated before 1968, check your titers.
#GetVaccinated and if you were vaccinated before 1968, check your titers.
March 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Despite RFK Jr.'s efforts to convince the public otherwise, none of this is normal. And we got here because of the disinformation he has promoted and profited off of.
#GetVaccinated and if you were vaccinated before 1968, check your titers.
#GetVaccinated and if you were vaccinated before 1968, check your titers.
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“let”
Republicans in Congress are reportedly asking Musk’s permission to hold votes
March 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
“let”