@steelstrong.bsky.social
No party affiliated voter, writer, former newspaper reporter and editor, educated in criminal justice/law enforcement. I am not an attorney, but a legal nerd. I absorb Substack and Bluesky posts to stay informed. Fore warned is fore armed.
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Authoritarians don’t just target opponents. They discipline their own side when blind loyalty isn’t given. Patel’s team threatened Massie’s staff with a criminal investigation if they didn’t “straighten up and play ball.”
MASSIVE: Massie Says FBI Official Linked to Kash Patel Threatened His Staff
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Authoritarians don’t just target opponents. They discipline their own side when blind loyalty isn’t given. Patel’s team threatened Massie’s staff with a criminal investigation if they didn’t “straighten up and play ball.”
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Happy Thanksgiving. Love most of y'all turkeys!!! 🦃🦃
November 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy Thanksgiving. Love most of y'all turkeys!!! 🦃🦃
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My Father Is a Warrior & My Hero: An Interview With Leonard Peltier's Daughter Marquetta
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/27/my_father_is_a_a_warrior
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/27/my_father_is_a_a_warrior
Leonard Peltier's Daughter Marquetta: My Father Is a Warrior & My Hero
www.democracynow.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My Father Is a Warrior & My Hero: An Interview With Leonard Peltier's Daughter Marquetta
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/27/my_father_is_a_a_warrior
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/27/my_father_is_a_a_warrior
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Maybe the admin should reverse its decision to de-prioritize counter terrorism in favor of deportations
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Maybe the admin should reverse its decision to de-prioritize counter terrorism in favor of deportations
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"He's just acting as a political operator on behalf of Donald Trump and rummaging through the mortgages of the president's political enemies," says Rep. Eric Swalwell, discussing his new lawsuit against Trump official Bill Pulte.
‘Highly suspicious’: Trump official hit with lawsuit alleging abuse of power against foes
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
"He's just acting as a political operator on behalf of Donald Trump and rummaging through the mortgages of the president's political enemies," says Rep. Eric Swalwell, discussing his new lawsuit against Trump official Bill Pulte.
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I’ve decided to go on offense.
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I’ve decided to go on offense.
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Having this support feels extremely good, I gotta say.
We’re leading a coalition of 17 AGs in support of journalists and protesters challenging DHS’s dangerous use of force during the Los Angeles protests this past summer.
We will continue to oppose threats to free, safe speech wherever and whenever they arise.
We will continue to oppose threats to free, safe speech wherever and whenever they arise.
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Having this support feels extremely good, I gotta say.
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November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday…but not for the reasons we generally remember.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
November 26, 2025
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@congressmanraja.bsky.social A lot happened on Wednesday. Here’s a quick-ish catch up before you head into the holiday. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Wednesday Catch-Up
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving isn’t usually a big news day.
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
@congressmanraja.bsky.social A lot happened on Wednesday. Here’s a quick-ish catch up before you head into the holiday. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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New Prosecutor DISMISSES Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case
youtu.be/DnHEVZNbXPY?...
youtu.be/DnHEVZNbXPY?...
New Prosecutor DISMISSES Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
New Prosecutor DISMISSES Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case
youtu.be/DnHEVZNbXPY?...
youtu.be/DnHEVZNbXPY?...
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Rough day for the rule of law, but the good news is we've got a special guest joining tonight's community meeting, live at 8:30 pm ET.
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: Rough Day for the Rule of Law, but the good news is we've got a special guest tonight . . .
Starting Nov 26 at 8:30 PM EST
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Rough day for the rule of law, but the good news is we've got a special guest joining tonight's community meeting, live at 8:30 pm ET.
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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Fun Opinion: School lunch should be FREE.....Congrats to EMINEM!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
November 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Fun Opinion: School lunch should be FREE.....Congrats to EMINEM!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were fatally shot while on deployment in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, according to a statement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey, reports Caity Coyne.
Two members of WV National Guard shot, killed in Washington, D.C., Morrisey says • West Virginia Watch
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were fatally shot while on deployment in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
westvirginiawatch.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were fatally shot while on deployment in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, according to a statement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey, reports Caity Coyne.
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Violence is not the answer!
Violence is preventable!
We hope all our alt gov family and allies and everyone else in DC is safe.
Violence is preventable!
We hope all our alt gov family and allies and everyone else in DC is safe.
BREAKING: Two West Virginia National Guard members were fatally shot blocks from the White House, the state’s governor said, and authorities said a suspect was in custody.
This is a developing story.
www.ms.now/news/nationa...
This is a developing story.
www.ms.now/news/nationa...
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Violence is not the answer!
Violence is preventable!
We hope all our alt gov family and allies and everyone else in DC is safe.
Violence is preventable!
We hope all our alt gov family and allies and everyone else in DC is safe.
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BREAKING: Justice Department asks federal judge for permission to release large amount of Epstein files.
Meanwhile, FBI records show agents racing to conduct redactions ordered by Director Kash Patel.
A major update: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Meanwhile, FBI records show agents racing to conduct redactions ordered by Director Kash Patel.
A major update: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
BREAKING: Justice Department Asks for Permission to Release Epstein Files as FBI Raced to Complete Redactions
We are now learning exactly what the Justice Department will release.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
BREAKING: Justice Department asks federal judge for permission to release large amount of Epstein files.
Meanwhile, FBI records show agents racing to conduct redactions ordered by Director Kash Patel.
A major update: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Meanwhile, FBI records show agents racing to conduct redactions ordered by Director Kash Patel.
A major update: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
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Earlier this month, Indivisibles in California launched UC Unbowed — a collective of students, alumni, faculty, and community members defending the University of California from Trump’s attacks on free speech and academic independence.
The campaign took off like a rocket. 🧵
The campaign took off like a rocket. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Earlier this month, Indivisibles in California launched UC Unbowed — a collective of students, alumni, faculty, and community members defending the University of California from Trump’s attacks on free speech and academic independence.
The campaign took off like a rocket. 🧵
The campaign took off like a rocket. 🧵
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"In a more sensible and serious world (and, yes, I know this is not the one we live in right now), Hegseth would be fired—and Kelly would take Hegseth’s job as secretary of defense."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Senator Mark Kelly Is in the Wrong Job
He should be secretary of defense.
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"In a more sensible and serious world (and, yes, I know this is not the one we live in right now), Hegseth would be fired—and Kelly would take Hegseth’s job as secretary of defense."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Marc Elias and Elias Law Group
Election Law Attorney, Law Firm
Mar 22: Threatened in presidential memorandum with federal investigation, sanctions
I wear his scorn like a badge of honor.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
Election Law Attorney, Law Firm
Mar 22: Threatened in presidential memorandum with federal investigation, sanctions
I wear his scorn like a badge of honor.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Marc Elias and Elias Law Group
Election Law Attorney, Law Firm
Mar 22: Threatened in presidential memorandum with federal investigation, sanctions
I wear his scorn like a badge of honor.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
Election Law Attorney, Law Firm
Mar 22: Threatened in presidential memorandum with federal investigation, sanctions
I wear his scorn like a badge of honor.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
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Nothing about the conduct of the Trump II White House would suggest that Noem was running the Alien Enemies Act operation herself, let alone out there freelancing on her own. But we’re supposed to believe that the buck stopped with … Kristi Noem.
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
The Contempt of Court Buck Stops With … Kristi Noem?
Not Buying It For One Hot Second For the first time, the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Nothing about the conduct of the Trump II White House would suggest that Noem was running the Alien Enemies Act operation herself, let alone out there freelancing on her own. But we’re supposed to believe that the buck stopped with … Kristi Noem.
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
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Four members of the West Virginia Legislature signed onto a national bipartisan letter this week opposing a policy under consideration by Congress that would allow the federal government to preempt state regulations on artificial intelligence, reports Caity Coyne.
WV lawmakers sign national letter opposing federal preemption over AI regulation • West Virginia Watch
Four members of the West Virginia Legislature signed onto a national bipartisan letter opposing a policy under consideration by Congress that would allow the federal government to preempt state…
westvirginiawatch.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Four members of the West Virginia Legislature signed onto a national bipartisan letter this week opposing a policy under consideration by Congress that would allow the federal government to preempt state regulations on artificial intelligence, reports Caity Coyne.
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Apropos of the Witkoff thing, recently it occurred to me that Bondi and Patel are chattering abt polygraphing and canning non-MAGA FBI agents and all other such stuff. Meanwhile people in the FBI keep leaking every time Kash gives his wannabe country music girlfriend some new chunk of public ...
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Apropos of the Witkoff thing, recently it occurred to me that Bondi and Patel are chattering abt polygraphing and canning non-MAGA FBI agents and all other such stuff. Meanwhile people in the FBI keep leaking every time Kash gives his wannabe country music girlfriend some new chunk of public ...
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“Just vote blue in 2026” won’t save us from American fascism. Both parties have been drifting to the right for years. Democrats and Republicans have aligned themselves with corporatocracy and oligarchy, respectively.
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“Just vote blue in 2026” won’t save us from American fascism. Both parties have been drifting to the right for years. Democrats and Republicans have aligned themselves with corporatocracy and oligarchy, respectively.
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Full breakdown:
🚨 Trump Admin FACES CRIMINAL CONTEMPT as Trump DIGS IN
YouTube video by Legal AF
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November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Full breakdown: