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Mark Taylor-Canfield: Journalist/Musician/Author/Actor
@marktaylorcanfield.bsky.social
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Executive Director - Democracy Watch News, Former Huffington Post Writer, MTC REPORT at Youtube, Articles At Daily Kos, Truthout, Seattle Star, etc.
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Friday Nov. 21 artists across the nation are staging #protests & events focused on threats to freedom of speech and expression at #concert venues, #art galleries, comedy clubs, etc.

I will be performing #music.

falloffreedom.com

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Fall of Freedom
Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation.
falloffreedom.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Watch/listen to my guest appearances on #JeffSantosShow Fridays at 2:30 PM PT talking #progressive politics -
#Seattle's new socialist mayor #KatieWilson + a day of natl #protests by artists vs #Trump regime.

thejeffsantosshow.com
@jeffsantosshow.bsky.social

#democracy #art #music
The Jeff Santos Show | Progressive Radio
Jeff Santos supports a vision focused on justice, equality, and opportunity, with priorities that include expanding healthcare, ensuring economic fairness, and advancing civil rights for all Americans...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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#AftynBehn trying to flip a #Republican district.

"...you have a fighter for government, transparency, accountability, who believes in everyone participating in our #democracy, versus a closed-door, special-interest candidate"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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In Tennessee, Democrats hope a ‘coalition of the pissed off’ will flip a red district
With a platform focused on cost of living, Aftyn Behn wants to turn the US House seat blue for the first time since 1983
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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#BreakingNews
US District Judge #JiaCobb ruled Thursday that #Trump’s deployment of 2,000 #NationalGuard troops to #WashingtonDC was illegal, concluding he lacks authority to send in troops “for the deterrence of crime.”

www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

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#democracy
Judge rules Trump’s DC National Guard deployment was illegal
The judge postponed the impact of her decision until Dec. 11 to give the Trump administration time to appeal her decision.
www.politico.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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My MTC REPORT for #ThomHartmann show:

#KatieWilson wins #Seattle election. Her democratic socialist campaign has been compared to #ZohranMamdani's #NYC victory.

Wilson calls it new pro #democracy movement

Subscribe to my #Youtube channel for more ad-free videos!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzZK...
Seattle's New Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson - Mark Taylor-Canfield & Jefferson Smith
YouTube video by Mark Taylor-Canfield
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November 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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My article - #KatieWilson's successful campaign for #Seattle mayor.

She granted me an exclusive interview on election night while making the corporate #media wait.

Katie appreciates non-profit #news organizations

democracywatchnews.org/2025/11/kati...

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Katie Wilson’s Grassroots Campaign for Mayor of Seattle Is a Pro-Democracy Movement – Democracy Watch News
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November 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Members of #Congress did not specify which particular orders by #Trump may be illegal although attacks on "drug" boats and use of troops in US cities are currently being challenged on legal grounds.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/p...
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#democracy
Democratic lawmakers urge troops to disobey illegal orders | CNN Politics
Half a dozen members of Congress who previously served in the military or intelligence community are urging servicemembers and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders that might be issued by ...
www.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Bill to release #EpsteinFiles will now be forwarded to #Trump to sign.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/thu...
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Senate unanimously agrees to approve Epstein files bill
The Senate late Tuesday afternoon agreed to unanimously approve the House's Epstein files bill.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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My weekly guest appearance on #JeffSantosShow
talking about #Seattle's new socialist mayor #KatieWilson & #ZoharMamdani -

Working class politics vs #Trump's #authoritarian regime.

Wilson calls it a new pro #democracy movement.
Subscribe to my #Youtube channel!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wrc...
Seattle's Katie Wilson & NYC's Zohran Mamdani Say No More Politics As Usual! MTC On Jeff Santos Show
YouTube video by Mark Taylor-Canfield
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November 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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komonews.com/news/local/k...

Is a #GeneralStrike looming?

A town hall meeting at the #Seattle Labor Temple brought organizers together to discuss a potential #strike.

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#labor #union #workingclass
Seattle workers rally for potential 'General Strike,' fight against Trump admin.
Dozens of local workers are signaling that they may be ready to strike soon. Several groups gathered for a town hall at the Seattle Labor Temple on Saturday.
komonews.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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#GlobalTownHall happening this weekend in #Jakarta #Indonesia! I'm registered. Check it out online at globaltownhall2025.com
An important gathering to deal with contemporary world problems.

Dr. Dino Patti Djalal: “The rules-based international order is losing credibility & in danger of collapsing."
Global Town Hall 2025 | GTH 2025
A 15-hour North-South, East-West marathon virtual discussions for leading minds across the globe. Global Town Hall provides high-caliber discussions and debates on the state of the world involving lea...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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This morning Senator #ChrisMurphy of #Connecticut on #ABC #ThisWeek
said #Epstein files is

"The biggest corruption scandal in US history."

Check out our non-profit news organization at:
democracywatchnews.org

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#democracy #Trump
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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I'm doing #media appearances today talking about #KatieWilson victory in #Seattle & how #democracy vouchers/public campaign financing helped her.

I'll be on
#JeffSantosShow at 2PM PT broadcasting nationally Livestreaming at #Youtube.
@jeffsantosshow.bsky.social
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The Jeff Santos Show | Progressive Radio
Jeff Santos supports a vision focused on justice, equality, and opportunity, with priorities that include expanding healthcare, ensuring economic fairness, and advancing civil rights for all Americans...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The Convicted FElon is now is trying to go after Rep. Swalwell because of his involvement of January 6 impeachment to get the Convicted FElon charge for insurrection. Another political retribution by the Convicted FElon. WE need to get this regime out now.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Trump targets another political enemy as his team refers Eric Swalwell to DOJ
California congressman and prominent Trump critic surprised ‘that it took him this long to come after me’
www.independent.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Listen for my live report on #Seattle election for mayor on Thom Hartmann show in a few minutes.

thomhartmann.com

All my segments with Thom will also be available at my #Youtube channel.
@hartmannreport.com
Thom Hartmann - News & info from the #1 progressive radio show | News. Opinion. Debate
Thom Hartmann is the #1 progressive radio talk show host in the US and a New York Times bestselling author, including 4 Project Censored awards, of 21 books.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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BBC chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to Trump saying "he and the Corporation are sorry for the edit of the President’s speech," adding that Panorama won't air again on the BBC.

Shah added that while he "sincerely regrets" the edits, he doesn't think there's a "basis for a defamation claim."
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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This proves that ICE is lying about going after the "worst of the worst" and wrongfully taking people off the street without warrants. ICE's lawlessness and brutality is terrorizing kids and communities. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/12/f...
Federal judge says he’ll order release of hundreds of Operation Midway Blitz arrestees on bond
A federal judge in Chicago said he plans to grant bond to hundreds of immigrants whose arrests under “Operation Midway Blitz” allegedly violated a consent decree against “warrantl…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) is the 218th signature on the bipartisan discharge petition demanding the release of the Epstein files. Under House rules, the House must act in 7 legislative days.
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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More than 250 Venezuelans deported from the #US to #ElSalvador by the #Trump admin have suffered systemic and prolonged #torture and abuse including sexual assault in detention according to new report.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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#democracy #humanrights
First Thing: Venezuelans sent by Trump to El Salvador endured systematic torture, report finds
More than 250 Venezuelans detained in Cecot prison report violations. Plus, supply boom in cheaper renewables will make decline of fossil fuels ‘inevitable’
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Five #Republican & two #Democratic former #FCC commissioners, as well as several former senior staffers, calls for eliminating the agency’s long-standing “news distortion” policy which was used against #CBS #60Minutes & #JimmyKimmel.

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Former FCC chairs urge agency to repeal policy invoked by Trump administration
The policy was directly referenced by FCC Chair Brendan Carr in disputes over Jimmy Kimmel and "60 Minutes."
www.nbcnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Journalist #SamiHamdi returned to #UK after #ICE arrest.

"Let the record show I broke no law and posed no threat. My only ‘offense’ was speaking the unvarnished truth about the genocide in Gaza,” Hamdi said.

www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/u...
#democracy #freespeech #Gaza #pressfreedom #authoritarianism
British journalist Sami Hamdi returns to London after more than two weeks in ICE detention | CNN
British journalist Sami Hamdi, who was detained by United States immigration officers for more than two weeks, returned on Thursday to the United Kingdom.
www.cnn.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Democratic #Socialist #KatieWilson surprises political pundits - defeats incumbent #BruceHarrell to become Mayor of #Seattle.

After leading in the polls, she wins a very close election. Katie gave me exclusive interview for @democracywatchnews.bsky.social

www.king5.com/article/news...
#democracy
Katie Wilson defeats incumbent Bruce Harrell to become Seattle mayor
In Wednesday's ballot drop, Katie Wilson extended her lead to 1,976 votes over Bruce Harrell. KING 5 is now calling this race for Katie Wilson.
www.king5.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Artists nationwide plan #protests vs #Trump's authoritarian regime.

Look for event in your region!

Support your local #artists who stand up for freedom of speech!

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/a...

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#democracy #art
Artists Plan Nationwide Protests Against ‘Authoritarian Forces’
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Election for #Seattle Mayor is still too close to call.

#KatieWilson is 91 votes ahead of incumbent #BruceHarrell.

6,500 votes left to count with 1,700 "problem" ballots - signature verification issues.

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#democracy
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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My article: #KatieWilson's campaign for #Seattle Mayor highlights birth of pro- #democracy movement.
Donations are welcomed-Support Independent #Media!

democracywatchnews.org/2025/11/kati...

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Katie Wilson’s Grassroots Campaign for Mayor of Seattle Is a Pro-Democracy Movement – Democracy Watch News
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November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM