spinnnr
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spinnnr
@spinnnr.bsky.social
Navy vet. Doglover. Amateur #bassplayer & multi-instrumentalist. Skol Vikings!
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a major voter suppression measure that, if it became law, could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters and badly undermine U.S. democracy. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
SAVE Act: House Passes GOP Voting Bill That Could Disenfranchise Millions
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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April 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
April 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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23andMe declared bankruptcy and the company is gonna be sold off for parts. That includes your DNA information and the only amount of control you have is to delete your info immediately. It’s very simple to do.

Gift link: wapo.st/4kUsBEF
March 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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It should be very clear to every Senate Democrat that any vote for Cloture will also be considered a vote for the bill.

People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.

They know exactly what is going on.

Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
March 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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January 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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There is a special election in Virginia this Tuesday! Then special elections for the vacated House seats in Trump's cabinet. 31 states have local elections, 2 have Supreme Court races, and 2 more have statewide races we can win! Primaries in at least 3 states later this month. Let's GO!
January 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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In which @jamisonfoser.bsky.social distinguishes between OBEYING in advance and assisting in advance.

www.findinggravity.net/p/no-jeff-be...
No, Jeff Bezos is not "obeying in advance"
The trendiest phrase in politics is often woefully inadequate
www.findinggravity.net
January 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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I understand Elon Musk is trying to get people to stop donating to Wikipedia, which reminded me that I hadn't yet made my usual annual donation to Wikipedia, so now that's been taken care of
December 26, 2024 at 9:36 PM
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Okay folks. It's December 23rd. If you're out shopping anywhere today (but especially at a bookstore, wherein my experience most lies), there is but one rule: Don't. Be. An. Asshole.

Expanded, this rule breaks down in to ten sub-clauses:
December 23, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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WaPo inadvertently revealed that that reason ABC caved on the lawsuit was not its JOURNALISM, but Disney's other corporate interests.

www.emptywheel.net/2024/12/23/t...
The BezosPost Struggles with the Boundaries of Press Freedom - emptywheel
An article on the ABC News settlement published by Jeff Bezos' rag collapsed the distinction between media companies, including a multinational company built off a century of IP protection for its car...
www.emptywheel.net
December 23, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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Chris Murphy: "Why is Donald Trump engaged in this relentless campaign to try to silence journalists, media companies, and his political opposition? It's because he's trying to steal from you."
December 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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L.A. Times opinion staffers notify the executive editor that Soon-Shiong has banned criticism of Donald Trump unless its "presented side-by-side with another opinion piece representing the 'opposing view,’" via @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/patrick-so...
Meddling for MAGA
Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, has dismayed staffers as he curtails critical coverage of Donald Trump.
www.status.news
December 17, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️

Wait wait wait….

UnitedHealthcare did what now?!?!?🧐😳
December 14, 2024 at 4:31 PM
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URGENT NOTICE: SHARE WIDELY

#ASafeChoice medical professionals can now prescribe medication abortion via telehealth for women who may need it.

IMPORTANT: You do NOT need to be pregnant to get this prescription.

This info is crucial information amid tightening abortion laws!
A SAFE CHOICE | A referral network of medical doctors who provide safe and effective medication abortions to women nationwide.
asafechoicenetwork.com
December 14, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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Nepo baby you say?🧐
December 3, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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According to Korean constitutional law, if martial law is declared in a state of non-war, the National Assembly can vote to make the president stand it down. The National Assembly is gathering now.

We are just now getting footage of inside the National Assembly.
December 3, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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To save millions in data storage, the National Sex Offender Registry has announced it will merge with the White House’s government website.

Sex Offenders can be viewed on the ‘Meet the Team’ page beginning January 20th, 2025.
December 2, 2024 at 2:47 AM