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Cat dad. Fan of rule of law, empathy, and other controversial ideas.
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Sweeney @wassacominago.bsky.social · Feb 6
Charge them.

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A DHS login page highlighting unauthorized access would violate section 1030 of title 18 of the U.S. Code.
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juliusgoat.bsky.social
Republicans gaslighting us all that they are opposed to political violence in the name of pursuing even more political violence is brazen and infuriating, but expected. What is really revealing is the way that centrist and liberal establishment 100% plays along with the lie.
September 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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rotterdamvvg.bsky.social
Here’s a list of companies that have sold out their values and have chosen to make money from the inhumane treatment of immigrants at the Everglades Concentration Camp.

Please share this list.

• Kona Ice
• Churro Mania
• Elote Lovers
• Ms. Cheezious

Seen entering the facility. 👇🏻

#OnYourSide
July 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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tommasinaresist.bsky.social
17 million Americans will lose health insurance, 11.8 million will go hungry, and working families will face higher costs. All so billionaires can buy another private jet! GOP's priorities are WRONG.

And we will not forget.

#VoteHellNo
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
July 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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varivergirl.bsky.social
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie finds himself on an island in his feud with Trump www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie finds himself on an island in his feud with Trump
Republican lawmakers are steering clear of the intraparty showdown, with Trump’s team targeting Massie for defeat in next year’s midterm elections.
www.nbcnews.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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qjurecic.bsky.social
25 days until Martin’s interim appointment runs out
sarahemclaugh.bsky.social Sarah McLaughlin @sarahemclaugh.bsky.social · Apr 25
New Ed Martin letter—this time to Wikipedia about its tax-exempt status. In it, he asks about topics including its editorial practices, editor anonymity, "hateful content and conduct by editors," and content used to train LLMs. www.thefp.com/p/trump-pros...

Letter: drive.google.com/file/d/1ocNy...
April 24, 2025 Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. AKA Wikipedia P.O. Box 98204 Washington, DC 20090-8204 VIA EMAIL: business@wikimedia.org legal@wikimedia.org To Whom it May Concern, As the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, I regularly receive requests for information, clarification, and official comment. I regard such inquiries with the seriousness they warrant and respond appropriately through formal correspondence, such as this letter. It has come to my attention that Wikipedia, which operates via its fiscal sponsor, the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., is engaging in a series of activities that could violate its obligations under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. As a nonprofit corporation, which is incorporated in the District of Columbia, the Wikimedia Foundation is subject to specific legal obligations and fiduciary duties consistent with its tax-exempt status. In addition, the public is entitled to rely on a reasonable expectation of neutrality, transparency, and accountability in its operations and publications. In its 2023 IRS Form 990, the Wikimedia Foundation describes its mission as, “empower[ing] and engag[ing] people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain and to disseminate it effectively and globally. . . [.]” As you know, Section 501(c)(3) requires that organizations receiving tax-exempt status operate exclusively for “religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes. . . [.]” It has come to my attention that the Wikimedia Foundation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Wikipedia, is allowing foreign actors to manipulate information and spread propaganda to the American public. Wikipedia is permitting information manipulation on its platform, including the rewriting of key, historical events and biographical information of current and previous American leaders, as well as other matters implicating the national security and the interests of the United States. Masking propaganda that influences public opinion under the guise of providing informational material is antithetical to Wikimedia’s “educational” mission. In addition, Wikipedia’s operations are directed by its board that is composed primarily of foreign nationals, subverting the interests of American taxpayers. Again, educational content is directionally neutral; but information received by my Office demonstrates that Wikipedia’s informational management policies benefit foreign powers. Moreover, we are aware that search engines such as Google have agreed to prioritize Wikipedia results due to the relationship that Wikipedia has established with these tech platforms. If the content contained in Wikipedia articles is biased, unreliable, or sourced by entities who wish to do harm to the United States, search engine prioritization of Wikipedia will only amplify propaganda to a larger American audience. Lastly, it has come to our attention that generative AI platforms receive Wikipedia data to train large-language models. This data is now consumed by masses of Americans and American teachers on a daily basis. If the data provided is manipulated, particularly by foreign actors and entities, Wikipedia’s relationship with generative AI platforms have the potential to launder information on behalf of foreign actors. In light of these concerns, my Office seeks information pertaining to Wikimedia’s compliance with the laws governing its tax-exempt status. To assist with our investigation of this matter, I request the following documents and information, covering the time period of January 1, 2021 to the present, as soon as possible but no later than May 15, 2… 5. What policy does the Foundation have in place to ensure that content submissions, editorial decisions, and article revisions reflect a broad spectrum of viewpoints, including those that may be in tension with the views of major financial or institutional backers? 6. What is the Foundation’s official process for addressing credible allegations that editors or contributors have materially misled readers, engaged in bad-faith edits, or otherwise manipulated content in ways that undermine Wikipedia’s commitment to neutrality? Similarly, what is the Foundation’s official process for auditing or evaluating the actions, activities, and voting patterns of editors, admins, and committees, including the Arbitration Committee, in order to ensure the Foundation’s policies and the policies of its projects are enforced? Detail all instances in which these processes have been utilized in the last six years. 7. Does the Foundation maintain a public, formally adopted policy explicitly prohibiting hateful content and conduct by editors? If so, what enforcement mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance and accountability, and which namespaces and content on the platform do these mechanisms apply to? Further, how does the Foundation ensure that sources used in writing content on Wikipedia and elsewhere do not violate its policies, including but not limited to those against discrimination? 8. Given growing public concerns regarding the large-scale manipulation of particular categories of content by ideologically motivated editors, what safeguards exist to detect and prevent undue influence by individuals or coordinated networks who use editorial or administrative authority to systematically distort content? Provide details regarding actions taken by the Foundation using these safeguards over the last six years. Additionally, detail any changes over time to these safeguards. 9. In view of public criticisms, including those expressed by Wikipedia Co-Founder Dr. Lawrence M. Sanger, r… effects of that content on search results and data already used to train LLMs? What measures does the Foundation take to ensure that these companies, as well as the broader public, understand misinformation, bias, and other problems across its projects, including Wikipedia? I look forward to your cooperation with my letter of inquiry after request. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please respond by May 15, 2025. Should you have further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call my office or schedule a time to meet in person. All the best. Edward R. Martin, Jr. United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
April 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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sethabramson.bsky.social
Literally why the Impeachment Clause exists
May 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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nycsouthpaw.bsky.social
You forgot to mention she resigned in protest in January after you killed her cartoon about your plutocrat owner.
May 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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yd52.bsky.social
Ask MSCopilot: What is Aiding and Abetting?
The result is a description of the GOP behavior.

PAY ATTENTION!
YOU ARE IN DANGER!
#USDemocracy
May 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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atrupar.com
REPORTER: Amazon will soon display a number next to the price of each product that shows how much the Trump tariffs are adding. Isn't that a perfect demonstration that it's the American consumer who is paying for these policies?

LEAVITT: This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.
April 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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lizzielizliz.bsky.social
The mugshots that were missing from the White House lawn.
April 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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lizzielizliz.bsky.social
USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: ‘The hounds are at the door.’

The United States Postal Service is now facing off with Trump and Elon Musk’s Doge over privatization.

#MomSky
#Voices4Victory
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: ‘The hounds are at the door
The United States Postal Service is now facing off with Trump and Elon Musk’s Doge over privatization
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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wutangforchildren.bsky.social
Timeline of Trump’s "Art of the Deal" with China
April 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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annabower.bsky.social
The opinion by Wilkinson—a Reagan appointee—is a scorcher.

“If today the Executive claims the right to deport without due process and in disregard of court orders, what assurance will there be tomorrow that it will not deport American citizens and then disclaim responsibility to bring them home?”
The Executive possesses enormous powers to prosecute and to deport, but with powers come restraints. If today the Executive claims the right to deport without due process and in disregard of court orders, what assurance will there be tomorrow that it will not deport American citizens and then disclaim responsibility to bring them home?* And what assurance shall there be that the Executive will not train its broad discretionary powers upon its political enemies? The threat, even if not the actuality, would always be present, and the Executive's obligation to "take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed" would lose its meaning. U.S. CONST. art. II, § 3; see also id. art. II, § 1, cl. 8. Today, both the United States and the El Salvadoran governments disclaim any authority and/or responsibility to return Abrego Garcia. See President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of El Salvador, WHITE HOUSE (Apr. 14, 2025). We are told that neither government has the power to act. The result will be to leave matters generally and Abrego Garcia specifically in an interminable limbo without recourse to law of any sort. The basic differences between the branches mandate a serious effort at mutual respect. The respect that courts must accord the Executive must be reciprocated by the Executive's respect for the courts. Too often today this has not been the case, as calls for impeachment of judges for decisions the Executive disfavors and exhortations to disregard court orders sadly illustrate. * See, e.g., Michelle Stoddart, 'Homegrowns
April 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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darrigomelanie.bsky.social
➡️ Trump and his administration tell a lie.

➡️ Right-wing media reports on the lie as fact.

➡️ Trump administration cites the reporting to substantiate the lie.

➡️ Trump sees the lie on right-wing media and thinks it's actually true.

🔄 Repeat
The devious purpose behind MAGA's incessant lying
Creating a fog of confusion is a feature, not a bug.
www.publicnotice.co
April 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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maddie-says.bsky.social
A Delaware judge, once again, has found that Newsmax broadcast false and defamatory claims about the role a voting technology company played in the 2020 presidential election.

Newsmax is having their 'find out' moment.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Apr 10
A Delaware judge finds the right-wing network aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems' role in the 2020 presidential election. A jury trial is slated for late April.
Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company
A Delaware judge finds the right-wing network aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems' role in the 2020 presidential election. A jury trial is slated for late April.
www.npr.org
April 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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demguardrails.bsky.social
🚨A Nation that protests together, wins together!
Hands Off Our Medicaid

#MomSky
House GOP cancels budget vote
Republican leaders were unable to sway enough holdouts to move forward with their plans.
www.politico.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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hillaryclinton.bsky.social
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?

Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.

Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Graphic: As many as 69 million American women lack access to valid birth certificates
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
They were just minding their own business... disgusting.
MTG's Ex-Husband Apologizes After He's Caught On Video Verbally Accosting Muslim Women
Those poor women were just minding their own business...
www.comicsands.com
April 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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cwebbonline.com
We found the government “waste, fraud, and abuse”.
April 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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anthonymkreis.bsky.social
Is there an anti-coup principle in American constitutionalism? Should state prosecutors have the power to try presidential autocoup conspirators?

In my now finalized Wisconsin Law Review article, "Coups and Punishment in the Constitutional Order," I argue yes.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
April 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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alt-dol.altgov.info
🧵 We're extremely concerned DOGE has gained access to data that would help them target farmworkers & organizations serving them.

Please help us spread the word in your communities. 🚨

Here's what we know.
April 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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wordswithsteph.bsky.social
•••••••URGENT•••••••
Click the link for a list of every voter the North Carolina GOP is trying to disenfranchise in an egregious attempt to steal a state Supreme Court election. (See post above for important news.)

DEMOCRACY IS UNDER ATTACK.

thegriffinlist.com
The Griffin List
A list of 60,273 North Carolina voters – these are registered voters who showed ID to early vote in the November 2024 election – whose votes Jefferson Griffin wants to not be counted. ...
thegriffinlist.com
April 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
wassacominago.bsky.social
🤣❤️
April 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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warren.senate.gov
Republicans in Congress are hoping you won’t pay attention to them for the next 36 hours.

Why? Because they're pushing through their unpopular plan that gives tax handouts to billionaires and billionaire corporations and leaves everyone else in the dirt.
youtube.com/shorts/RZ-nl...
Republicans in Congress are hoping you won’t pay attention to them for the next 36 hours.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
April 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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piperformissouri.bsky.social
As has been stated quite a few times, Republicans could shut this down at any time if they wanted to…
April 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM