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A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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State prosecutors absolutely can and absolutely should bring charges against federal officers who commit crimes within their jurisdiction.
January 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM
State prosecutors absolutely can and absolutely should bring charges against federal officers who commit crimes within their jurisdiction.
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City Prosecutors Join Forces to Bring Charges Against Federal Agents
City Prosecutors Join Forces to Bring Charges Against Federal Agents
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:27 AM
City Prosecutors Join Forces to Bring Charges Against Federal Agents
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We will find the identities of the federal agents and achieve justice for the murders of two American citizens under the Constitution and the laws of the United States. Period.
January 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
We will find the identities of the federal agents and achieve justice for the murders of two American citizens under the Constitution and the laws of the United States. Period.
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If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
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February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
If you were a journalist or creative that was laid off by the Washington Post and you want to work for an independent, pro democracy news outlet, Democracy Docket is hiring. bit.ly/45Qaw4K
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A high-ranking federal appeals judge has dismissed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) misconduct claim against James Boasberg, the chief district judge in Washington, D.C., who warned last year that Trump officials had disregarded his court orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Appeals court tosses DOJ’s misconduct claim against judge who ruled against Trump
The complaint fundamentally lacked any substance, the court found.
www.democracydocket.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A high-ranking federal appeals judge has dismissed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) misconduct claim against James Boasberg, the chief district judge in Washington, D.C., who warned last year that Trump officials had disregarded his court orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Eff the Groundhog
It’s Monday. There are 274 days until the midterm elections. Liam goes home, an earthquake in Texas and Epstein Island is in the White House.
It’s Monday. There are 274 days until the midterm elections. Liam goes home, an earthquake in Texas and Epstein Island is in the White House.
Eff the Groundhog
It’s Monday. There are 274 days until the midterm elections. Liam goes home, an earthquake in Texas and Epstein Island is in the White House.
www.thealtmedia.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Eff the Groundhog
It’s Monday. There are 274 days until the midterm elections. Liam goes home, an earthquake in Texas and Epstein Island is in the White House.
It’s Monday. There are 274 days until the midterm elections. Liam goes home, an earthquake in Texas and Epstein Island is in the White House.
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Governor Tim Walz is the right man for this moment. He was built for it.
January 25, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Governor Tim Walz is the right man for this moment. He was built for it.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Donald Trump and Greg Abbott played with fire, got burned — and democracy won.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
BREAKING: Federal judges block Texas from using redrawn congressional maps that would boost the GOP in the 2026 midterm elections.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
A panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Donald Trump and Greg Abbott played with fire, got burned — and democracy won.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
This ruling is a win for Texas and for every American who fights for free and fair elections.
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I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I want to take a moment to thank the entire Elias Law Group team who worked on the Texas redistricting case as well as our fearless clients. The thirteen Black and Latino voters we represented stood up to challenge Texas's unprecedented mid-decade redistricting. We all ow them a debt of gratitude.
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Swalwell: Kristi Noem and Tom Homan, you should familiarize yourselves with this room. Get to know that witness chair — you’re going to be parked in it for a long time. Accountability is coming.
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Swalwell: Kristi Noem and Tom Homan, you should familiarize yourselves with this room. Get to know that witness chair — you’re going to be parked in it for a long time. Accountability is coming.
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This would be good.
The Times, via Politico: "Voters will be able to cast their ballots in shopping centers as part of plans to modernise the voting experience...The electorate may be able to cast their vote at any polling station in their local area" & maybe "vote up in person the weekend before."
The Times, via Politico: "Voters will be able to cast their ballots in shopping centers as part of plans to modernise the voting experience...The electorate may be able to cast their vote at any polling station in their local area" & maybe "vote up in person the weekend before."
November 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This would be good.
The Times, via Politico: "Voters will be able to cast their ballots in shopping centers as part of plans to modernise the voting experience...The electorate may be able to cast their vote at any polling station in their local area" & maybe "vote up in person the weekend before."
The Times, via Politico: "Voters will be able to cast their ballots in shopping centers as part of plans to modernise the voting experience...The electorate may be able to cast their vote at any polling station in their local area" & maybe "vote up in person the weekend before."
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I visited Grand Street Senior Housing on the Lower East Side today and tried a little Bomba y Plena…
October 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I visited Grand Street Senior Housing on the Lower East Side today and tried a little Bomba y Plena…
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We need more human beings.
August 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We need more human beings.
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BARRASSO: We have over 5 million people sitting at home who are able to work who are on Medicaid and choose not to work
WELKER: 92 percent of people who are on Medicaid are either working or would qualify for an exemption
WELKER: 92 percent of people who are on Medicaid are either working or would qualify for an exemption
July 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
BARRASSO: We have over 5 million people sitting at home who are able to work who are on Medicaid and choose not to work
WELKER: 92 percent of people who are on Medicaid are either working or would qualify for an exemption
WELKER: 92 percent of people who are on Medicaid are either working or would qualify for an exemption
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He flew there to pay his respects.
June 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
He flew there to pay his respects.
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CNN: Three sources tell CNN that according to an early U.S. Intelligence assessment, the U.S. Military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country's nuclear program and likely only set it back a few months
June 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
CNN: Three sources tell CNN that according to an early U.S. Intelligence assessment, the U.S. Military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country's nuclear program and likely only set it back a few months
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Schrier to RFK Jr: You gave Cassidy the answer he needed to hear in order to get his confirmation vote, then as soon as you were secretary you turned around & fired all 17 members. You lied. I also want to be clear that I will lay all responsibility for every vaccine-preventable death at your feet.
June 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Schrier to RFK Jr: You gave Cassidy the answer he needed to hear in order to get his confirmation vote, then as soon as you were secretary you turned around & fired all 17 members. You lied. I also want to be clear that I will lay all responsibility for every vaccine-preventable death at your feet.
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Pope Leo condemns US bombing Iran
June 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Pope Leo condemns US bombing Iran
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Our nation and planet cannot survive four years of this. It is not sustainable.
June 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Our nation and planet cannot survive four years of this. It is not sustainable.
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Class and dignity in everything.
May 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Class and dignity in everything.
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Couldn’t have said it better @D_jeneration
May 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Couldn’t have said it better @D_jeneration