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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2h

VICTORY!

The Arizona Supreme Court dismissed a Republican lawsuit challenging the state’s 2023 Election Procedure Manual (EPM), citing the “need for clarity in upcoming elections.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

In Win for Voters, Arizona Supreme Court Tosses GOP Challenge to State’s Election Manual

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 2h

Well if not, we'll just have to eat them.

Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 2h

Reminds me of the time I tried to point out to the produce manager at a local market that there were bags of expired food all over and his response was "I don't buy food here, so I don't care".

Let me say that again, PRODUCE MANAGER didn't care about expired bags of produce. Gonna get the same.

Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 2h

All good. The more who poke him about it, the more chances he'll see it. I've frequently disagreed with his positions on issues, but I will still support any action he takes to stop this nonsense.

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 3h

I already tagged my local old white guy in the original post.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 5h

Just received from a colleague: looks like Penn is going to join the universities refusing the extortionary Trump "compact". I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

screenshot of an email saying:

"To the Penn Community:

For 285 years, Penn has been anchored and guided by continuous self-improvement, using education as a ladder for opportunity, and advancing discoveries that serve our community, our nation, and the world.

Since receiving the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education on October 1, I have sought input from faculty, alumni, trustees, students, staff and others who care deeply about Penn. The goal was to ensure that our response reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community.

Earlier today, I informed the U.S. Department of Education that Penn respectfully declines to sign the proposed Compact. As requested, we also provided focused feedback highlighting areas of existing alignment as well as substantive concerns.

At Penn, we are committed to merit-based achievement and accountability. The long-standing partnership between American higher education and the federal government has greatly benefited society and our nation. Shared goals and investment in talent and ideas will turn possibility into progress.

I am grateful to the Penn community for your thoughtful input and for what you bring to our University and our missions every day.

Sincerely,

J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
President
University of Pennsylvania"

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

I have gummies that are supposed to also help with sleep, could happily join in.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 4h

🚨BREAKING: Arizona Supreme Court UNANIMOUSLY RULES that the State's Election Procedures Manual is not subject to the state’s Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking requirements.

A BIG victory for our clients and the voters of Arizona and another defeat for the GOP.

🚨 Republican National Committee v. Fontes

Learn more.

www.democracydocket.com

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

Windows update.
Wish me luck....

Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

Damnit, I think someone is cutting onions in here.

cow tools daily @cowtoolsdaily.bsky.social · 4h

BRAND NEW Far Side from Gary Larson just dropped

a jazz club named "Club Gombe" with a chimpanzee band going nuts on stage and more chimps hooting and hollering at the tables. one empty table has a card on it reading "reserved for Jane Goodall"

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

It be easier if he just retired and disappeared from public view.

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

And now it's stuck in my head on loop. Damnit. 😂

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Very Antifascist Fuckery [no spooky blend] (he/him) @digitaldiscipline.bsky.social · 4h

@hickenlooper.senate.gov

Say it along with me, John:

"I solemnly swear to uphold and defend The Constitution of the United States against all threats, foreign or domestic."

Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

@alsobrooks.senate.gov
@hoyer.house.gov
@raskin.house.gov
@vanhollen.senate.gov

Gonna need you to do your duty and demand Leavitt be removed from her position for violation of The Hatch Act. Time to be loud and on repeat until she and all the others violating it are held to task.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Leavitt: "The Democrat Party's main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals."

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇

(Published Dec. 2024)

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

www.propublica.org

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

Jared Mojito

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

Jared Mosquito

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

Need more of this energy from every single one of them.

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

As of last month I am current on pretty much everything I can be, including renewed MMR. Might be a lingering question about pneumonia vaccine, but I can talk to my doctor about that next checkup.

The GOP leadership of our agencies doesn't give a !@#$%, but I do. Please care for yourselves.

Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 6h

Since we can’t rely on the HHS, CDC, or FDA to say it, I will:

MAKE SURE YOU ARE VACCINATED AGAINST MEASLES. GET YOUR MMR.

Measles cases have reached their HIGHEST point since the disease WAS ELIMINATED from the United States in 2000. We are at the tipping point for the return of ENDEMIC measles.

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

I know it's not going to happen but in my head Avenue Q is making a special guest appearance tonight.

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

@alsobrooks.senate.gov
@hoyer.house.gov
@raskin.house.gov
@vanhollen.senate.gov

Gonna need you to do your duty and demand Leavitt be removed from her position for violation of The Hatch Act. Time to be loud and on repeat until she and all the others violating it are held to task.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Leavitt: "The Democrat Party's main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals."

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 4h

Oh come on, that would never ha....<static noise>

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 6h

Mutual hugs offered with arms held wide.

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Jeremy Stanley @jeremydstanley.com · 11h

And are you married?
I was married, but I'm not married anymore. Women don't like the vehicle.

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Arcturus SaDiablo WereSith @asadiablo.me · 7h

Good!

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 7h

If Rep. Rob Wittman of Virginia thought he could hide from his constituents by hosting a virtual town hall, he was sorely mistaken.

“You’re a fake. You only answer questions you have pre screened. You are not looking out for all the people who depend on you to stand up for them." trib.al/AKMzRMW

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The Rude Pundit @rudepundit.bsky.social · 7h

Probably important for Democrats to understand that Jewish voters don't buy Trump's bullshit because we're not fucking idiots.

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 20h

Commentary: A wide majority of Jewish Americans say President Trump is exploiting antisemitism in disingenuous fashion — that it’s a thinly veiled disguise to justify his assault on higher education, as revealed by a national survey.

Professors: Most Jewish Americans believe Donald Trump is exploiting antisemitism to assault universities

A wide majority of Jewish Americans say Trump is exploiting antisemitism in disingenuous fashion, as revealed by a national survey.

www.chicagotribune.com

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