RugbyMama
@rugbymama.bsky.social
Cat lover, retired special ed teacher, loves to read (especially historical fiction), mother of 2 adult kids, native of Central Ohio
From Thom Hartmann: That’s why we all-parents, grandparents, and citizens-have a special responsibility right now.
We can’t assume our nation’s children will automatically recognize how dangerous and abnormal this moment is; instead, we have to name it for them.
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We can’t assume our nation’s children will automatically recognize how dangerous and abnormal this moment is; instead, we have to name it for them.
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Trump’s Christmas message "Scum" wasn’t just offensive. It was a warning.
The future lay before us now, and if we care about the country our children will inherit, we can’t let this moral vandalism to go unanswered.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
From Thom Hartmann: That’s why we all-parents, grandparents, and citizens-have a special responsibility right now.
We can’t assume our nation’s children will automatically recognize how dangerous and abnormal this moment is; instead, we have to name it for them.
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
We can’t assume our nation’s children will automatically recognize how dangerous and abnormal this moment is; instead, we have to name it for them.
open.substack.com/pub/thomhart...
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Release the Jack Smith transcript.
Jack Smith is calling for the House Judiciary Committee to release the recording of his full closed-door deposition before the panel.
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
"Doing so will ensure that the American people can hear the facts directly from Mr. Smith, rather than through second-hand accounts."
December 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Release the Jack Smith transcript.
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What we’re being told is that a guy who is an adjudicated rapist, who was credibly accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, who paid hush money to a porn star, who cheated on all his wives, who is mentioned hundreds of times in the Epstein files, couldn’t possibly be a sexual predator.
December 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
What we’re being told is that a guy who is an adjudicated rapist, who was credibly accused of sexual assault by dozens of women, who paid hush money to a porn star, who cheated on all his wives, who is mentioned hundreds of times in the Epstein files, couldn’t possibly be a sexual predator.
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This is a lot of words to say that DOJ is in violation of the statutory deadline and will take even longer to produce records that were due last week.
December 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This is a lot of words to say that DOJ is in violation of the statutory deadline and will take even longer to produce records that were due last week.
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If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
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We are not “America” anymore. We’re just another in a long line of bullshit countries run by petty tinpot dictators and their slavering lackeys.
So much for freedom of speech. Alternative voices aren't even allowed into the deeply divided country.
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US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules
Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a
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December 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We are not “America” anymore. We’re just another in a long line of bullshit countries run by petty tinpot dictators and their slavering lackeys.
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The Supreme Court rejected the federal government’s request to deploy the National Guard in Illinois.
It’s time to let our troops go home to celebrate the holidays with their families — and stay home.
It’s time to let our troops go home to celebrate the holidays with their families — and stay home.
December 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Supreme Court rejected the federal government’s request to deploy the National Guard in Illinois.
It’s time to let our troops go home to celebrate the holidays with their families — and stay home.
It’s time to let our troops go home to celebrate the holidays with their families — and stay home.
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Gotta say, as a survivor, I’m not super loving this thing where the Department of Justice is running a cover-up of evidence the President sexually abused minors.
December 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Gotta say, as a survivor, I’m not super loving this thing where the Department of Justice is running a cover-up of evidence the President sexually abused minors.
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President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/LeCyeIU
December 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/LeCyeIU
This video was taken at the corner of Emerald Parkway and Hard Road in Columbus/Dublin OH. Does anyone know where detainees from here are taken? It’s time for action.
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Rachel "The Doc" Bitecofer 📈🔭 (@thecycle)
This woman is a mother fucking American hero.
Balls of steel
Must watch 👇
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December 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This video was taken at the corner of Emerald Parkway and Hard Road in Columbus/Dublin OH. Does anyone know where detainees from here are taken? It’s time for action.
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The GOP don’t want anyone to have health care. They spend so much time peeling off people from any chance of getting health care, it’s obvious that’s where they want to go. The medical community had better wake up. They won’t have any patients soon.
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“They Are Obsessed With Trans People:” Rep. Sarah McBride Rails Against GOP’s Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes
Rep. McBride joined Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Johnson in a speech against a felony national trans youth healthcare ban expected to be heard in Congress today.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The GOP don’t want anyone to have health care. They spend so much time peeling off people from any chance of getting health care, it’s obvious that’s where they want to go. The medical community had better wake up. They won’t have any patients soon.
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How health institutions can catch up
Project Stethoscope, the PHNIX initiative, and you
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December 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
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So sad that such a talented man who brought a lot of joy is no longer with us.
Thank you to Rob Reiner for making some lovely films!
Thank you to Rob Reiner for making some lovely films!
December 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
So sad that such a talented man who brought a lot of joy is no longer with us.
Thank you to Rob Reiner for making some lovely films!
Thank you to Rob Reiner for making some lovely films!
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AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
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After NYS Young Republicans club was disbanded for praising Hitler, the NYC Young Republican club chapter is rolling out the red carpet for leaders of Germany’s Nazi-cosplaying AfD party.
I condemn it in the strongest of terms, as should my New York GOP colleagues. The AfD is not welcome in NY-10.
I condemn it in the strongest of terms, as should my New York GOP colleagues. The AfD is not welcome in NY-10.
Young Republicans chapter plans to host far-right German leader after ‘I love Hitler’ chat
The New York Young Republican Club will host Markus Frohnmaier, an AfD deputy chair, at its annual gala after calling for a ‘new civic order’ in Germany.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
After NYS Young Republicans club was disbanded for praising Hitler, the NYC Young Republican club chapter is rolling out the red carpet for leaders of Germany’s Nazi-cosplaying AfD party.
I condemn it in the strongest of terms, as should my New York GOP colleagues. The AfD is not welcome in NY-10.
I condemn it in the strongest of terms, as should my New York GOP colleagues. The AfD is not welcome in NY-10.
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Wow! The Democracy Docket YouTube channel now has more than 600,000 subscribers.
NEW VIDEO: I explain the Republican Voter Suppression War Machine — a breakdown of the tactics, laws, and strategies that GOP is using to restrict voting access in the United States. youtu.be/di-eBOz4dRU?...
Trump's Plan to Steal the Election: What's Beneath the Surface?
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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December 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Wow! The Democracy Docket YouTube channel now has more than 600,000 subscribers.
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Today, I spoke with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer. In April, when I met with him in El Salvador, Trump said he would never set foot in the U.S. again.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
December 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today, I spoke with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer. In April, when I met with him in El Salvador, Trump said he would never set foot in the U.S. again.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
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When we say “billionaires should not exist,” what we mean is:
Instead of billionaires…
Everyone should have healthcare.
Everyone should have housing.
Everyone should have access to healthy food and clean water.
Billionaires are a policy failure.
Instead of billionaires…
Everyone should have healthcare.
Everyone should have housing.
Everyone should have access to healthy food and clean water.
Billionaires are a policy failure.
December 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
When we say “billionaires should not exist,” what we mean is:
Instead of billionaires…
Everyone should have healthcare.
Everyone should have housing.
Everyone should have access to healthy food and clean water.
Billionaires are a policy failure.
Instead of billionaires…
Everyone should have healthcare.
Everyone should have housing.
Everyone should have access to healthy food and clean water.
Billionaires are a policy failure.
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From @robertpjones.bsky.social: ICE and Empty Mangers: New Polling Shows Americans Reject Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
ICE and Empty Mangers: New Polling Shows Americans Reject Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda
PLUS, an announcement about my next book.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
From @robertpjones.bsky.social: ICE and Empty Mangers: New Polling Shows Americans Reject Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
Felon 47 and his regime are insane and the US AND the world are paying the price.
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Is Trump’s Embrace of Russia the Greatest Betrayal in American History?
The convergence of pro-Kremlin policy, tech giveaways to rivals, and rising domestic repression is a five-alarm warning that we ignore at our own peril…
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December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Felon 47 and his regime are insane and the US AND the world are paying the price.
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I dissent also.
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Dear Donald, We Dissent.
Dear Donald,
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December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I dissent also.
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This is really incredible. The government's battle to deport Abrego Garcia has apparently been based on a lie from the start. Not even the "gang affiliation" lie or the "human smuggling" lie, but the more basic assertion that he was ordered to be deported in the first place.
🚨Judge Xinis finds that, incredibly, Mr. Abrego Garcia was never ordered deported in 2019. She notes that every since this saga began all the way back in March, the government has NEVER been able to produce any evidence that the immigration judge actually issued a removal order.
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This is really incredible. The government's battle to deport Abrego Garcia has apparently been based on a lie from the start. Not even the "gang affiliation" lie or the "human smuggling" lie, but the more basic assertion that he was ordered to be deported in the first place.
I am horrified to learn of the report by Amnesty International concerning US concentration camps. I never in my life thought I would see what is being described in the report. Read Thom Hartmann's take on the report: hartmannreport.com/p/alligator-...
Alligator Alcatraz: How Tyranny Starts—With “Those People”
If we allow a network of secretive, cruel, detention facilities for one set of powerless people today, tomorrow it will inevitably turn those same systems against anyone who challenges their power.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I am horrified to learn of the report by Amnesty International concerning US concentration camps. I never in my life thought I would see what is being described in the report. Read Thom Hartmann's take on the report: hartmannreport.com/p/alligator-...