Observer8
@observer-08.bsky.social
Pro-democracy, pro-rational thought, remembering and promoting reality in an increasingly crazy world.
Reposted by Observer8
The more the administration tries to lie to us, the more we’re going to come together and fight back. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Live with Steve Vladeck
A difficult day
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM
The more the administration tries to lie to us, the more we’re going to come together and fight back. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Reposted by Observer8
JUST IN: Reps. Massie and Khanna say "DOJ cannot be trusted" to release all of the Epstein files, urge a federal judge to appoint an independent overseer to make it happen. khanna.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
JUST IN: Reps. Massie and Khanna say "DOJ cannot be trusted" to release all of the Epstein files, urge a federal judge to appoint an independent overseer to make it happen. khanna.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Reposted by Observer8
So, this happened today. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
January 8, 2026 at 12:53 AM
So, this happened today. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Reposted by Observer8
Swalwell: You better believe that accountability is coming. Immunity is going to be stripped. And to Kristi Noem, Tom “Cashbag” Homan, Greg Bovino—your asses are going to be in these witness chairs.
January 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Swalwell: You better believe that accountability is coming. Immunity is going to be stripped. And to Kristi Noem, Tom “Cashbag” Homan, Greg Bovino—your asses are going to be in these witness chairs.
Reposted by Observer8
Hours after Venezuela operation, U.S. sent warning to governments of Mexico, Cuba and Colombia that their countries could be next — Axios
January 4, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Hours after Venezuela operation, U.S. sent warning to governments of Mexico, Cuba and Colombia that their countries could be next — Axios
Reposted by Observer8
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
Reposted by Observer8
In China, they are openly stating that Russia will collapse, and they need to seize at least a third of its territory.
“China should prepare for the worst: if Russia collapses, this territory of 7 million km² cannot be lost”, - such an article was published on the popular Chinese resource NetEase
“China should prepare for the worst: if Russia collapses, this territory of 7 million km² cannot be lost”, - such an article was published on the popular Chinese resource NetEase
December 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In China, they are openly stating that Russia will collapse, and they need to seize at least a third of its territory.
“China should prepare for the worst: if Russia collapses, this territory of 7 million km² cannot be lost”, - such an article was published on the popular Chinese resource NetEase
“China should prepare for the worst: if Russia collapses, this territory of 7 million km² cannot be lost”, - such an article was published on the popular Chinese resource NetEase
Reposted by Observer8
Reposted by Observer8
The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
Reposted by Observer8
Reposted by Observer8
Canada says “elbows up.” I say for America, “cameras out.” Film every last one of these brutal criminals. We will need the evidence for their trials.
November 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Canada says “elbows up.” I say for America, “cameras out.” Film every last one of these brutal criminals. We will need the evidence for their trials.
Reposted by Observer8
Get the hell out of Evanston.
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Get the hell out of Evanston.
Reposted by Observer8
We have just over two weeks to pass Prop 50. And when we do, it will send a message of hope across the country, that change is possible if we do the work.
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We have just over two weeks to pass Prop 50. And when we do, it will send a message of hope across the country, that change is possible if we do the work.
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
Reposted by Observer8
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Reposted by Observer8
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
Reposted by Observer8
New from me (and timely!): The Very Definition of Selective and Vindictive Prosecution: No one should be wrongfully prosecuted because a president wants revenge staytuned.substack.com/p/the-very-d...
The Very Definition of Selective and Vindictive Prosecution
No one should be wrongfully prosecuted because a president wants revenge
staytuned.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
New from me (and timely!): The Very Definition of Selective and Vindictive Prosecution: No one should be wrongfully prosecuted because a president wants revenge staytuned.substack.com/p/the-very-d...
Reposted by Observer8
No one is covering the threats to our democracy like the 20-person team at Democracy Docket. No venture capital, no corporate overloads, no compromises. Just pro-democracy news, information and analysis.
Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
September 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
No one is covering the threats to our democracy like the 20-person team at Democracy Docket. No venture capital, no corporate overloads, no compromises. Just pro-democracy news, information and analysis.
Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
Reposted by Observer8
Pritzker: "This is a person who thinks that his personal will should be imposed on the United States. That's not how it works."
September 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Pritzker: "This is a person who thinks that his personal will should be imposed on the United States. That's not how it works."
Reposted by Observer8
As authoritarianism rises in the US, democracy & public schools are on the line. In the @aft.org’s new Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator, read about our fight for stronger public education, how economic inequality hurts us all, and more: aft.org/ae/fall2025
September 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
As authoritarianism rises in the US, democracy & public schools are on the line. In the @aft.org’s new Fall ‘25 #AmericanEducator, read about our fight for stronger public education, how economic inequality hurts us all, and more: aft.org/ae/fall2025
Reposted by Observer8
Brazilian nationalists have adopted the American flag as a right-wing emblem.
September 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Brazilian nationalists have adopted the American flag as a right-wing emblem.
Reposted by Observer8
Attempting to rig elections on his behalf.
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
September 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Attempting to rig elections on his behalf.
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Turning the military on citizens.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out against his regime.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Reposted by Observer8
What’s happening in Fulton County Georgia right now impacts all of us when we go to the polls in 2026 and 2028. We owe it to ourselves & our country to stay informed. joycevance.substack.com/p/five-quest...
September 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
What’s happening in Fulton County Georgia right now impacts all of us when we go to the polls in 2026 and 2028. We owe it to ourselves & our country to stay informed. joycevance.substack.com/p/five-quest...