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If you Don't Stand for Something
You Will Fall for Anything
READ. Use Critical Thinking.
Light a Candle
Touch Grass
Buckle up
And if you give a Damn - Speak up then go Vote for others that give a Damn
If you Don't Stand for Something
You Will Fall for Anything
READ. Use Critical Thinking.
Light a Candle
Touch Grass
Buckle up
And if you give a Damn - Speak up then go Vote for others that give a Damn
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I am regularly asked what specifically blue states and Congress should do to protect the midterm elections.
Here you go, I list and explain them one by one.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...
Here you go, I list and explain them one by one.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...
It’s not too late for states and Congress to stop Trump from subverting the midterms
With only nine months before the midterm elections, Trump is plotting to prevent Democrats from taking control of Congress.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I am regularly asked what specifically blue states and Congress should do to protect the midterm elections.
Here you go, I list and explain them one by one.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...
Here you go, I list and explain them one by one.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/its-...
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Stop what you’re doing and read this whistleblower report. ICE has been training its agents that they don’t need a judicial warrant to break down your door - a blatant violation of the 4th Amendment. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
DHS ICE memo 1-21-26
www.documentcloud.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Stop what you’re doing and read this whistleblower report. ICE has been training its agents that they don’t need a judicial warrant to break down your door - a blatant violation of the 4th Amendment. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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I trust that there are some fancy law firms left who are rushing forward to represent her…. Right?
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
I trust that there are some fancy law firms left who are rushing forward to represent her…. Right?
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Yesterday, this letter was launched by a handful of Republican senators seeking suspension of Judge Boasberg pending impeachment proceedings leveled against him by House Republicans. Anything to stop his contempt proceeding into Trump’s MAGA DOJ.
www.schmitt.senate.gov
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Yesterday, this letter was launched by a handful of Republican senators seeking suspension of Judge Boasberg pending impeachment proceedings leveled against him by House Republicans. Anything to stop his contempt proceeding into Trump’s MAGA DOJ.
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Trump's new response to epic GOP losses? Pushing Rs to end early and mail voting entirely. Rather than course correct, the answer is: Gerrymander GOP states, make voting much harder, rig midterms.
On the pod, Dem operative Jessica Post is so good on all this:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
On the pod, Dem operative Jessica Post is so good on all this:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
Unraveling Trump Accidentally Blurts Out Secret Plan to Rig 2026
As Trump’s excuses for GOP losses worsen and he calls for rigging the midterms in response, a Democratic operative explains why his schemes could still be a problem—and how Democrats should respond.
newrepublic.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Trump's new response to epic GOP losses? Pushing Rs to end early and mail voting entirely. Rather than course correct, the answer is: Gerrymander GOP states, make voting much harder, rig midterms.
On the pod, Dem operative Jessica Post is so good on all this:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
On the pod, Dem operative Jessica Post is so good on all this:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
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🚨BREAKING: 2 fed courts have issued orders blocking Trump’s attempt to defund SNAP. Congrats to @democracyforward.org, its co counsel and clients, and Dem State AGs.
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: 2 fed courts have issued orders blocking Trump’s attempt to defund SNAP. Congrats to @democracyforward.org, its co counsel and clients, and Dem State AGs.
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a very under-the-radar thing happening in Mississippi this fall:
A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi had to redraw its legislative maps. As a result, 14 districts affected by the new boundaries are hosting special elections this November. Democrats may flip several.
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read More
boltsmag.org
October 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
a very under-the-radar thing happening in Mississippi this fall:
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And another....
Today on Volts: hey listen up! The most important election of the year is happening in Georgia next month. Two seats on the (currently all-GOP) Public Service Commission are up & rising electricity prices are on everyone's mind. This is a bellwether for next year's governor & midterm elections!
Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025
With energy affordability set to dominate national politics, Peter Hubbard and Brionté McCorkle explain why a down-ballot Georgia race is ground zero for the fight.
www.volts.wtf
October 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
And another....
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These fine lawyers coming out of retirement to suit up for this fight is inspiring.
www.cnn.com/2025/08/04/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/04/p...
New non-profit law firm in DC aims to challenge Trump’s executive power | CNN Politics
A group of well-known Washington lawyers is opening a law firm focused on challenging President Donald Trump’s executive orders and agency actions as he strives to dramatically reshape the federal gov...
www.cnn.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
These fine lawyers coming out of retirement to suit up for this fight is inspiring.
www.cnn.com/2025/08/04/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/04/p...
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Did you see my guide to the elections happening in August...
... because there are a ton, and if you care to get involved the time literally is now: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
... because there are a ton, and if you care to get involved the time literally is now: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
We do tend to ignore state and local races, but no more! The first step in going on the offensive is to actually get people voting in the local races, ESPECIALLY primaries, as many are non partisan. @boltsmag.org is a great resource. If are in one of these states -- VOTE!
July 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Did you see my guide to the elections happening in August...
... because there are a ton, and if you care to get involved the time literally is now: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
... because there are a ton, and if you care to get involved the time literally is now: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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Brad Lander, NYC's comptroller (and mayoral candidate), detained by federal agents at immigration court today:
Here's shortly video of his detention, full video coming.
June 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Brad Lander, NYC's comptroller (and mayoral candidate), detained by federal agents at immigration court today:
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Every prominent Democrat in the country should jump on this immediately. Enough bullshit cowering on this issue. Get on this! Trump just handed you a massive weapon. Use it!
Trump just admitted that his mass deportations are bad for farmers and the economy, and crucially, also admitted that workers who are getting deported are "almost impossible to replace." That's a massive repudiation of MAGA ideology:
June 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Every prominent Democrat in the country should jump on this immediately. Enough bullshit cowering on this issue. Get on this! Trump just handed you a massive weapon. Use it!
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May 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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for Philly residents on here...
... a big guide to everything & everyone on your ballot next week from @thephilacitizen.bsky.social:
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/pa-primary-e...
... a big guide to everything & everyone on your ballot next week from @thephilacitizen.bsky.social:
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/pa-primary-e...
2025 Primary Election: A Philadelphian's Guide to the Candidates
Philly's May 2025 primary election includes candidates for District Attorney, City Controller, Judges for Superior, Commonwealth, more courts
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
May 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
for Philly residents on here...
... a big guide to everything & everyone on your ballot next week from @thephilacitizen.bsky.social:
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/pa-primary-e...
... a big guide to everything & everyone on your ballot next week from @thephilacitizen.bsky.social:
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/pa-primary-e...
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Should remain the top story.
Trump says he's unsure whether people in the US are entitled to due process reut.rs/3EQMHzy
Trump says he's unsure whether people in the US are entitled to due process
President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether people in the U.S. are entitled to due process rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution as his administration pushes aggressively to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally and other non-citizens.
reut.rs
May 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Should remain the top story.
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just so we’re all clear: the reason they keep using dolls as their example is because they’re trying to frame caring about material stuff as feminine and thus inherently shameful
Bessent says that little girls who are sad about having fewer dolls should just have it explained to them that they will have a better life for it
May 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
just so we’re all clear: the reason they keep using dolls as their example is because they’re trying to frame caring about material stuff as feminine and thus inherently shameful
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But look, I found another artificially drawn line. Cause Mexico was Mexico-ing back in the day.
May 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
But look, I found another artificially drawn line. Cause Mexico was Mexico-ing back in the day.
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This is getting overlooked: Trump *openly admitted* he hasn't even asked Bukele to return Abrego Garcia, claiming *his lawyers haven't said he has to.*
Either Trump is knowingly flouting SCOTUS or his lawyers have deceived him.
Exchange w/ @speechboy71.bsky.social:
newrepublic.com/article/1945...
Either Trump is knowingly flouting SCOTUS or his lawyers have deceived him.
Exchange w/ @speechboy71.bsky.social:
newrepublic.com/article/1945...
April 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This is getting overlooked: Trump *openly admitted* he hasn't even asked Bukele to return Abrego Garcia, claiming *his lawyers haven't said he has to.*
Either Trump is knowingly flouting SCOTUS or his lawyers have deceived him.
Exchange w/ @speechboy71.bsky.social:
newrepublic.com/article/1945...
Either Trump is knowingly flouting SCOTUS or his lawyers have deceived him.
Exchange w/ @speechboy71.bsky.social:
newrepublic.com/article/1945...
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I must turn to evangelical America on this one...
Please act. Please raise your voices.
Do it for our children...
Please act. Please raise your voices.
Do it for our children...
Bill stripping child labor protections in Florida to allow minors to work without breaks and before 6am and after 11pm on school nights just passed its final House committee. Public testimony was limited to one minute. Same bill DeSantis said is meant to replace migrant workers.
April 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I must turn to evangelical America on this one...
Please act. Please raise your voices.
Do it for our children...
Please act. Please raise your voices.
Do it for our children...
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If I were a senator, @democrats.senate.gov I would be ON A PLANE to either Bluebonnet in Abilene or Harlingen NOW where Trump is about to send more people to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act with no meaningful due process.
Dear senators who think you can’t do anything,
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
April 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If I were a senator, @democrats.senate.gov I would be ON A PLANE to either Bluebonnet in Abilene or Harlingen NOW where Trump is about to send more people to CECOT under the Alien Enemies Act with no meaningful due process.
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12 Dem Senators and 48 Dem House members voted for the Laken Riley Act—allowing US Govt to deport immigrants on the mere accusation of a crime.
As you see those 60 Dems complain about Mahmoud Khalil, Rumeysa Ozturk, or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, among many more—please know they enabled this fascism.
As you see those 60 Dems complain about Mahmoud Khalil, Rumeysa Ozturk, or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, among many more—please know they enabled this fascism.
April 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM
12 Dem Senators and 48 Dem House members voted for the Laken Riley Act—allowing US Govt to deport immigrants on the mere accusation of a crime.
As you see those 60 Dems complain about Mahmoud Khalil, Rumeysa Ozturk, or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, among many more—please know they enabled this fascism.
As you see those 60 Dems complain about Mahmoud Khalil, Rumeysa Ozturk, or Kilmar Abrego Garcia, among many more—please know they enabled this fascism.
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This. Write your name in the history books on the right side of the ledger.
Four R senators and four R House members could announce they're caucusing with the Dems for now, and will vote for Schumer for Majority Leader and Jeffries for Speaker, because the threat to the rule of law is dire. Meanwhile, they'll work with Democrats to construct guardrails against dictatorship.
April 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This. Write your name in the history books on the right side of the ledger.