Robert Donati
@tnattorney.bsky.social
Attorney at Donati Law; Dad of three; fan of tiki; advocate for those with disabilities.
Basically, Oprah has to save journalism.
Are there any honest friendly billionaires? Can’t name any off the top of my head.
September 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Basically, Oprah has to save journalism.
Has anyone run the numbers about whether a census now would help GOP state counts? There are a disproportionately large number of immigrants in TX, FL, AZ etc. it seems to me that they could end up with a large undercount.
JD Vance: "Another crazy thing that I had no idea about, but everybody, even Democrats actually admit this, that the census in 2020 had a major statistical error and what that meant is that you actually undercounted a few states that are Republican."
August 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Has anyone run the numbers about whether a census now would help GOP state counts? There are a disproportionately large number of immigrants in TX, FL, AZ etc. it seems to me that they could end up with a large undercount.
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“I think we’re happy with where we’re at.”
Asked by NC5 about possibly stealing MEMPHIS’ congressional seat like they stole NASHVILLE’s, Speaker Sexton laughs like a burglar about having an 8-1 split for Republicans in Tennessee (which votes ~40% Dem)
Asked by NC5 about possibly stealing MEMPHIS’ congressional seat like they stole NASHVILLE’s, Speaker Sexton laughs like a burglar about having an 8-1 split for Republicans in Tennessee (which votes ~40% Dem)
August 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“I think we’re happy with where we’re at.”
Asked by NC5 about possibly stealing MEMPHIS’ congressional seat like they stole NASHVILLE’s, Speaker Sexton laughs like a burglar about having an 8-1 split for Republicans in Tennessee (which votes ~40% Dem)
Asked by NC5 about possibly stealing MEMPHIS’ congressional seat like they stole NASHVILLE’s, Speaker Sexton laughs like a burglar about having an 8-1 split for Republicans in Tennessee (which votes ~40% Dem)
I do not get what he is even saying here. Is his bottom line point that Americans pay too much on meds, so the tariffs “equalize” things by having Americans pay “a little more” on top of that?
My healthcare cost is going to spike after I have a stroke trying to understand this.
My healthcare cost is going to spike after I have a stroke trying to understand this.
Q: How do you stop the drugmakers from passing along the cost of tariffs?
MEHMET OZ: Let's use a model that's worked for external threats. That's what NATO did -- everybody has to pay a little more, we'll pay extra too - but we won't pay a lot more...that way Americans can afford these medications
MEHMET OZ: Let's use a model that's worked for external threats. That's what NATO did -- everybody has to pay a little more, we'll pay extra too - but we won't pay a lot more...that way Americans can afford these medications
August 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I do not get what he is even saying here. Is his bottom line point that Americans pay too much on meds, so the tariffs “equalize” things by having Americans pay “a little more” on top of that?
My healthcare cost is going to spike after I have a stroke trying to understand this.
My healthcare cost is going to spike after I have a stroke trying to understand this.
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‘1984’ is upon us
July 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
‘1984’ is upon us
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🚨WOW — @GovBillLee won’t track how many private school voucher students were already in private school
SPOILER: CUZ HE KNOWS IT’S ALMOST ALL OF THEM
The claim vouchers help students in “failing” schools is a lie. It’s a handout to private school kids. www.wsmv.com/2025/06/25/t...
SPOILER: CUZ HE KNOWS IT’S ALMOST ALL OF THEM
The claim vouchers help students in “failing” schools is a lie. It’s a handout to private school kids. www.wsmv.com/2025/06/25/t...
June 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🚨WOW — @GovBillLee won’t track how many private school voucher students were already in private school
SPOILER: CUZ HE KNOWS IT’S ALMOST ALL OF THEM
The claim vouchers help students in “failing” schools is a lie. It’s a handout to private school kids. www.wsmv.com/2025/06/25/t...
SPOILER: CUZ HE KNOWS IT’S ALMOST ALL OF THEM
The claim vouchers help students in “failing” schools is a lie. It’s a handout to private school kids. www.wsmv.com/2025/06/25/t...
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MEMPHIS — GAS OUTLOOK: “A massive data centre at xAI’s controversial site is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by environmental watchdog group Oil Field Witness.…” #MemphisVsMusk gasoutlook.com/analysis/xai...
June 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
MEMPHIS — GAS OUTLOOK: “A massive data centre at xAI’s controversial site is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by environmental watchdog group Oil Field Witness.…” #MemphisVsMusk gasoutlook.com/analysis/xai...
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"To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it." ~ #MartinLutherKingJr
June 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
"To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it." ~ #MartinLutherKingJr
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As we mentioned — MEMPHIS: “A decades-old law firm (Donati Law) has resigned from the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), citing qualms with its inaction against Trump’s ‘unprecedented assault on the rule of law.’” www.actionnews5.com/2025/04/24/m...
The letter: www.instagram.com/p/DI1vFJeyr6...
The letter: www.instagram.com/p/DI1vFJeyr6...
April 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
As we mentioned — MEMPHIS: “A decades-old law firm (Donati Law) has resigned from the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), citing qualms with its inaction against Trump’s ‘unprecedented assault on the rule of law.’” www.actionnews5.com/2025/04/24/m...
The letter: www.instagram.com/p/DI1vFJeyr6...
The letter: www.instagram.com/p/DI1vFJeyr6...
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Let's be clear: North Carolina—and eleven other states—have trigger laws that automatically end Medicaid expansion if federal support drops below 90%. This approach automatically throws over 600,000 North Carolinians off of their coverage.
Austin Scott previews how House Rs plan to cut Medicaid: "The federal govt is paying 90% of the Medicaid expansion. What we've talked about is moving that 90% level of the expansion back... nobody would be kicked off Medicaid as long as governors decided they wanted to continue to fund the program"
April 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Let's be clear: North Carolina—and eleven other states—have trigger laws that automatically end Medicaid expansion if federal support drops below 90%. This approach automatically throws over 600,000 North Carolinians off of their coverage.
In fairness, $3,000 was to cover the cost of a couple dozen eggs for Easter.
those jokes about falling for wallet inspectors are starting to hit pretty close to home
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant | CNN Politics
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.
www.cnn.com
April 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In fairness, $3,000 was to cover the cost of a couple dozen eggs for Easter.
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Trump just fired Michelle Moore from the TVA board — not long after Blackburn & Hagerty criticized them. (so you can bet there’s something wildly corrupt at work here)
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy calls the move “hyperpartisan” & “micromanaging” www.wbir.com/article/news...
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy calls the move “hyperpartisan” & “micromanaging” www.wbir.com/article/news...
March 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump just fired Michelle Moore from the TVA board — not long after Blackburn & Hagerty criticized them. (so you can bet there’s something wildly corrupt at work here)
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy calls the move “hyperpartisan” & “micromanaging” www.wbir.com/article/news...
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy calls the move “hyperpartisan” & “micromanaging” www.wbir.com/article/news...
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Axios now confirming👇🏽what we posted about earlier today: t.co/ZepxZXrQGO
Here’s the email we shared that went out from the CEO: www.instagram.com/p/DHtDtAHP7Q...
Here’s the email we shared that went out from the CEO: www.instagram.com/p/DHtDtAHP7Q...
March 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Axios now confirming👇🏽what we posted about earlier today: t.co/ZepxZXrQGO
Here’s the email we shared that went out from the CEO: www.instagram.com/p/DHtDtAHP7Q...
Here’s the email we shared that went out from the CEO: www.instagram.com/p/DHtDtAHP7Q...
Social Security attorney here. If you are in pay status and your check suddenly stops, you should absolutely call or visit your local office immediately to find out what is going on.
Trump’s Commerce Secretary just said seniors shouldn’t “call and complain” if they stop getting their Social Security checks: “A fraudster always makes the loudest noise screaming and complaining.”
March 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Social Security attorney here. If you are in pay status and your check suddenly stops, you should absolutely call or visit your local office immediately to find out what is going on.
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Gift article link for folks who are paywalled
Social Security Says DOGE Ruling Could Force Agency to Shut Down
The Trump administration is threatening to all but shut down the Social Security Administration in response to a judge’s ruling blocking activities by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency —...
www.bloomberg.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Gift article link for folks who are paywalled
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WATCH: Rep. Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) claims he’s moving the Human Rights Commssion under AG Skrmetti’s office to “strengthen” its ability to deal with discrimination claims 🤨🤔
But we aren’t buying that excuse — and neither is Rep. Larry Miller
But we aren’t buying that excuse — and neither is Rep. Larry Miller
March 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
WATCH: Rep. Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) claims he’s moving the Human Rights Commssion under AG Skrmetti’s office to “strengthen” its ability to deal with discrimination claims 🤨🤔
But we aren’t buying that excuse — and neither is Rep. Larry Miller
But we aren’t buying that excuse — and neither is Rep. Larry Miller
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voting to give the arsonist the matches but then leaving before the fire is lit doesn’t absolve any of them. in fact it just makes them look even MORE spineless.
March 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
voting to give the arsonist the matches but then leaving before the fire is lit doesn’t absolve any of them. in fact it just makes them look even MORE spineless.
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People who don't pay much attention would think we're crazy to state that a core project of the current conservative movement is to disenfranchise women.
As predicted, women in New Hampshire had a hard time voting yesterday because of the new proof of citizenship law:
“It doesn’t have my married name on it,” she said. Town voting officials then sent her away a second time, to get her marriage certificate.
www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
“It doesn’t have my married name on it,” she said. Town voting officials then sent her away a second time, to get her marriage certificate.
www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
NH’s new ID requirements send some would-be voters home to grab passports, birth certificates
The law requires all new voters to show proof of their U.S. citizenship. For some, that meant making multiple trips to and from the polls before finally casting a ballot on Tuesday.
www.nhpr.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
People who don't pay much attention would think we're crazy to state that a core project of the current conservative movement is to disenfranchise women.
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Social Security administrative costs are extremely low, only 0.5% of the budget goes to SSA salaries, it's almost all paid out as benefits.
I know for a fact online-only would be problematic for my own parents (in their 80s)
I know for a fact online-only would be problematic for my own parents (in their 80s)
Under pressure from DOGE, Social Security may sharply cut back on phone service options for processing claims and direct-deposit changes, forcing millions to go in person to field offices or make changes online www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service
Agency considers ending phone program that helps with claims processing and is used by millions of elderly and disabled Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Social Security administrative costs are extremely low, only 0.5% of the budget goes to SSA salaries, it's almost all paid out as benefits.
I know for a fact online-only would be problematic for my own parents (in their 80s)
I know for a fact online-only would be problematic for my own parents (in their 80s)
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Other news here: from interviews and docs, Wash Post says the DOGE team at SSA has been satisfied by evidence there isn't a major issue with dead or fake people receiving benefits and have dropped the issue, even though Musk keeps claiming "fraud!" in public
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service
Agency considers ending phone program that helps with claims processing and is used by millions of elderly and disabled Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Other news here: from interviews and docs, Wash Post says the DOGE team at SSA has been satisfied by evidence there isn't a major issue with dead or fake people receiving benefits and have dropped the issue, even though Musk keeps claiming "fraud!" in public
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Organized boycott of all Musk-owned companies. Publish lists of corporations using Starlink and encourage activists to pressure companies to divest. Tank Musk’s stocks hard enough and his bankers become nervous. He retreats or risks margin calls and major problems.
Doing what?
March 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Organized boycott of all Musk-owned companies. Publish lists of corporations using Starlink and encourage activists to pressure companies to divest. Tank Musk’s stocks hard enough and his bankers become nervous. He retreats or risks margin calls and major problems.
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“The most anti-veteran administration ever”
March 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
“The most anti-veteran administration ever”
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BECKER’S: If Congress lets the ACA tax credits expire, thousands of Tennesseans will lose their jobs — and many thousands more will lose coverage. www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and...
March 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
BECKER’S: If Congress lets the ACA tax credits expire, thousands of Tennesseans will lose their jobs — and many thousands more will lose coverage. www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and...
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In case facts still matter…
March 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
In case facts still matter…