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DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.

Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Brown University was the 389th mass shooting of 2025 and all the predictable unhinged NRA gun myths are floating around.

For your convenience, I bring the receipts to debunk 9 of the most common NRA gun myths. Please read & share widely.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/debunking-...
Debunking the NRA's 9 Favorite Gun Myths
As Brown University marks the 389th mass shooting of 2025, we are way beyond the point of needing critical federal gun safety legislation
www.qasimrashid.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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How to report ICE Agent misconduct. California residents:
oag.ca.gov/reportmiscon...
Report Misconduct by Federal Agents to the California Attorney General
oag.ca.gov
December 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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December 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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U.S. pals:
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.

There are better charities out there. Much better.
December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Update: DOJ haw now sued 18 states.

My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.

This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.

More soon.
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.

My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Lets not lose sight that republicans want to take away Healthcare

My latest.

open.substack.com/pub/harrydun...
Stop the Theater: Americans Need Healthcare, Not Performances
For years, I walked the halls of this building protecting members of Congress, their staff, and every visitor who came through the doors.
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sues Six More States in Sweeping Push to Obtain Unredacted Voter Rolls
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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31 years ago this month, I warned that America was becoming a two-tiered society composed of a few winners and a larger group left behind, whose anger and disillusionment could be easily manipulated.

I took a lot of heat for this speech. Watch and tell me if I was wrong.
A Warning from 1994 of a Two-Tiered Society | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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If democracy dies in darkness, we have seen that the legacy media is willing to turn off the lights. I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to shine a spotlight on the most important fights for democracy— those taking place in court.

Sign-up now to stay informed and support its work. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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If inflation comes up at the dinner table, don’t forget to draw attention to a deeper structural driver of high prices: corporate power.

Much of the food industry is dominated by a few corporate giants with the power to keep prices high because they face little competition.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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You have power!

And volunteering for campaigns is the most empowering thing you can do!

Help Aftyn Behn! 🗳️ Join Davidson County Dems in #TN07 for a door-to-door canvass.

Chat with voters for the special election, rally support & make friends. It's fun! 💙 social.demcast.com/s/HUbDftlV
Click here to sign up!
social.demcast.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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My law firm is currently litigating 61 voting and election cases, including 12 redistricting cases. We have four cases in one stage or another before the Supreme Court.

These cases — and others like them —
will play a pivotal role in whether we have free and fair elections in 2026 and 2028.
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.

I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.

It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
The Big Picture: How We Got Into This Mess, And How We Get Out of It | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Most average working Americans abide by laws and norms. Most are kind and decent. But there is growing rot at the top of our system. And its stench can no longer be ignored. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-732
Sunday thought
The rot at the top
robertreich.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.

Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.

Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.

It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.

It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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I stand with unionized Starbucks workers, who are on strike across the country right now for better wages and working conditions.

Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
It’s Time to Roast Starbucks | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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The Bari Weiss Newsmaxification of @CBSNews is a sight to behold, and marg brennan seems content to go right along with it
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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😡😡
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%

Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%

Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.

As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM