TransatlanticGail
@transatlanticgail.bsky.social
Democrat; Supporter of WeHoldTheseTruths, that is the Constitution and the Rule of Law; support Ukraine; fighting disinformation and lies where possible. Frequent Traveler, not Trans.
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This LONG Politico piece on how Dems anticipated and responded to Trump's bid to avoid democratic accountability is worth your time.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
January 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
This LONG Politico piece on how Dems anticipated and responded to Trump's bid to avoid democratic accountability is worth your time.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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JACK SMITH: “We had proof beyond a reasonable doubt Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election, prevent the peaceful transfer of power, retained classified docs, obstructed justice… I’d charge an ex president again regardless of party.”
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
JACK SMITH: “We had proof beyond a reasonable doubt Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election, prevent the peaceful transfer of power, retained classified docs, obstructed justice… I’d charge an ex president again regardless of party.”
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Add your 2025 pro-democracy story of 2025!
January 1, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Add your 2025 pro-democracy story of 2025!
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See also this takedown of Yarvin’s supposed intellect by my friend @jondavidchurch.bsky.social:
freethinker.co.uk/2025/02/is-d...
freethinker.co.uk/2025/02/is-d...
Is Democracy Overrated? The Vacuity of Curtis Yarvin and His ‘Dark Elves’ - The Freethinker
In his seminal work, the renowned 20th-century economist John Maynard Keynes wrote: ‘Madmen in authority, who hear voices…
freethinker.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM
See also this takedown of Yarvin’s supposed intellect by my friend @jondavidchurch.bsky.social:
freethinker.co.uk/2025/02/is-d...
freethinker.co.uk/2025/02/is-d...
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And just like that, millions of Americans are now uninsured because Republicans don’t care.
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
And just like that, millions of Americans are now uninsured because Republicans don’t care.
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To translate from hyper-partisan MAGA language into plain English, when Roberts declares that the Supreme Court is a “counter-majoritarian check,” he is stating that the Court exists to ensure that the majority of Americans remain under the control of a minority.
He is undermining the Constitution.
He is undermining the Constitution.
Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution.
www.cnn.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:39 PM
To translate from hyper-partisan MAGA language into plain English, when Roberts declares that the Supreme Court is a “counter-majoritarian check,” he is stating that the Court exists to ensure that the majority of Americans remain under the control of a minority.
He is undermining the Constitution.
He is undermining the Constitution.
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"What we have seen is the normalization of behavior that previous administrations understood to be out of bounds...Several of the rules and norms that helped make the American military the best in the world have been weakened, ignored, or broken."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
It Was a Bad Year for the American Military
No one should be surprised.
open.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"What we have seen is the normalization of behavior that previous administrations understood to be out of bounds...Several of the rules and norms that helped make the American military the best in the world have been weakened, ignored, or broken."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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A vivid lesson for law students and young lawyers: Statutory interpretation--and, in particular, asking "What was Congress up to here?"--can make a real difference!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
Trump Abandons Efforts to Deploy National Guard to 3 Major Cities
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January 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
A vivid lesson for law students and young lawyers: Statutory interpretation--and, in particular, asking "What was Congress up to here?"--can make a real difference!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
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The entire reason they’re locked is to prevent weird freaks like this who have no right to be there from marching in and endangering the kids.
CNN: “Surely you don’t think a daycare should be unlocked.”
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
SHIRLEY: “There should be a reception area.”
CNN: “No, every day care is locked.”
SHIRLEY: “Fair point.” 🤔
He shows up to a day care with masked men and wonders why they don’t let him in.
December 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The entire reason they’re locked is to prevent weird freaks like this who have no right to be there from marching in and endangering the kids.
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We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
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Lavrov demanded that Trump publicly promise to force Zelensky to hand over Donbas, according to NYT
According to the outlet, in September 2025 Russia’s foreign minister spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the conversation, he claimed that he believed an informal agreement had
According to the outlet, in September 2025 Russia’s foreign minister spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the conversation, he claimed that he believed an informal agreement had
January 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Lavrov demanded that Trump publicly promise to force Zelensky to hand over Donbas, according to NYT
According to the outlet, in September 2025 Russia’s foreign minister spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the conversation, he claimed that he believed an informal agreement had
According to the outlet, in September 2025 Russia’s foreign minister spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the conversation, he claimed that he believed an informal agreement had
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like 75% of dem messaging right now should be “the party led by epsteins best friend is breaking into pre-k childcare centers so they can record your toddlers and put the videos on internet”
uhhh yeah I can see why these childcare properties weren't eager to let in some rando dudes asking "where are the kids?"
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
like 75% of dem messaging right now should be “the party led by epsteins best friend is breaking into pre-k childcare centers so they can record your toddlers and put the videos on internet”
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REPORT: Over 35 cases where Federal judges say the U.S. government lied, falsified records, fake declarations, sworn statements built on fiction.
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
REPORT: Over 35 cases where Federal judges say the U.S. government lied, falsified records, fake declarations, sworn statements built on fiction.
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
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Curtis Yarvin, JD Vance’s friend & ideological influence, ended 2025 by claiming “only Hitler spoke the truth” about “too many subjects” & “Hitler was a genius.”
Extremism isn’t fringe on the right. Once marginal online extremists like Yarvin are influential at the highest levels of government.
Extremism isn’t fringe on the right. Once marginal online extremists like Yarvin are influential at the highest levels of government.
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Curtis Yarvin, JD Vance’s friend & ideological influence, ended 2025 by claiming “only Hitler spoke the truth” about “too many subjects” & “Hitler was a genius.”
Extremism isn’t fringe on the right. Once marginal online extremists like Yarvin are influential at the highest levels of government.
Extremism isn’t fringe on the right. Once marginal online extremists like Yarvin are influential at the highest levels of government.
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And @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty tried to give themselves millions of dollars for receiving these calls🤔
January 1, 2026 at 1:14 AM
And @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty tried to give themselves millions of dollars for receiving these calls🤔
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LOUISIANA: ICE officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing Nicaraguan detainee for
Months “while she was under his authority”
Months “while she was under his authority”
December 31, 2025 at 5:51 AM
LOUISIANA: ICE officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing Nicaraguan detainee for
Months “while she was under his authority”
Months “while she was under his authority”
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Trump posted a clip to his Truth Social account Wednesday that suggested the Kennedy name be removed entirely from the Kennedy Center. The clip complained that Kennedy had been “elevated to obscene levels.”
Trump Shared Clip Calling to Remove Kennedy Name From Kennedy Center
The segment Trump posted claimed Kennedy had been “elevated to obscene levels”
meidasnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Trump posted a clip to his Truth Social account Wednesday that suggested the Kennedy name be removed entirely from the Kennedy Center. The clip complained that Kennedy had been “elevated to obscene levels.”
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NYT piece on Trump's abandonment of Ukraine is necessary reading but there are a few weird bits.
First, how do you drop the news that Kushner has done business w/Kirill Dmitriev w/o further context?
That was the barely disguised goal in Dmitriev's 2017 outreach.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
First, how do you drop the news that Kushner has done business w/Kirill Dmitriev w/o further context?
That was the barely disguised goal in Dmitriev's 2017 outreach.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
December 31, 2025 at 11:16 AM
NYT piece on Trump's abandonment of Ukraine is necessary reading but there are a few weird bits.
First, how do you drop the news that Kushner has done business w/Kirill Dmitriev w/o further context?
That was the barely disguised goal in Dmitriev's 2017 outreach.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
First, how do you drop the news that Kushner has done business w/Kirill Dmitriev w/o further context?
That was the barely disguised goal in Dmitriev's 2017 outreach.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The Department of Energy gets community noted for parroting Dear Leader’s lies
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The Department of Energy gets community noted for parroting Dear Leader’s lies
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“The US Dept of Health & Human Services says it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota…”
So after Minnesota Republicans sent Shirley to make his viral claims, Trump uses it as an excuse to punish families in a state he doesn’t like. www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/u...
So after Minnesota Republicans sent Shirley to make his viral claims, Trump uses it as an excuse to punish families in a state he doesn’t like. www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/u...
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM
“The US Dept of Health & Human Services says it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota…”
So after Minnesota Republicans sent Shirley to make his viral claims, Trump uses it as an excuse to punish families in a state he doesn’t like. www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/u...
So after Minnesota Republicans sent Shirley to make his viral claims, Trump uses it as an excuse to punish families in a state he doesn’t like. www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/u...
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Big.
By holding a left-leaning seat in suburban Des Moines, Democrats ensured that Republicans would not have a supermajority in the State Senate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
By holding a left-leaning seat in suburban Des Moines, Democrats ensured that Republicans would not have a supermajority in the State Senate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
Iowa Democrat Wins State Senate Seat, Fending Off G.O.P. Supermajority
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Big.
By holding a left-leaning seat in suburban Des Moines, Democrats ensured that Republicans would not have a supermajority in the State Senate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
By holding a left-leaning seat in suburban Des Moines, Democrats ensured that Republicans would not have a supermajority in the State Senate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
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The NUHW (National Union of Healthcare Workers) seeks a Political and Community Organizer for covering Los Angeles County, CA (position works out of the Glendale office). Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @nuhw.org
December 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The NUHW (National Union of Healthcare Workers) seeks a Political and Community Organizer for covering Los Angeles County, CA (position works out of the Glendale office). Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @nuhw.org