Real Bearstrom
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📚 Educator & Researcher | ⚖️ Law (JD), soc sci, econ |
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As a first post, will mention that I've a very long list of books I have read, own, and recommend to all Democrats. It will be multi-part. Let's begin with this ...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I am beyond thrilled to share with you my "Powerful Women (plus me)" Starter Pack #2. You'll find 299 brilliant, generous, wise, fierce, tenacious, (did I mention brilliant?) women worth following and engaging. Grateful if you would follow all and boost! go.bsky.app/F9RVWsx
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As America slides into recession, this is a struggle over who owns America’s future: a broad middle class—or a locked-in economy run by the richest few…
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Who Do Trump & the GOP Really Work For?
As America slides into recession, this is a struggle over who owns America’s future: a broad middle class—or a locked-in economy run by the richest few…
hartmannreport.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As America slides into recession, this is a struggle over who owns America’s future: a broad middle class—or a locked-in economy run by the richest few…
hartmannreport.com/p/who-do-tru...
hartmannreport.com/p/who-do-tru...
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It’s time for the ideologues on the Supreme Court to stop meddling in elections. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It’s time for the ideologues on the Supreme Court to stop meddling in elections. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
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Only 20% of Americans now view the Supreme Court as “politically neutral.” Much of the distrust traces back to Bush v. Gore, decided 25 years ago this week. bit.ly/48F2YSP
25 Years After Bush v. Gore, Supreme Court and Election Law Still Feel the Fallout
The 5–4 decision started a long slide in public approval for the court, accentuated by a widening partisan gap.
www.brennancenter.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Only 20% of Americans now view the Supreme Court as “politically neutral.” Much of the distrust traces back to Bush v. Gore, decided 25 years ago this week. bit.ly/48F2YSP
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DOJ has sent demands to at least 40 states for their statewide voter registration data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
CREW files amicus briefs in support of states’ refusal to turn over voter rolls to DOJ - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The courts should dismiss the government’s lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking to force them to turn over their states’ voter rolls
www.citizensforethics.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
DOJ has sent demands to at least 40 states for their statewide voter registration data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
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NEWS: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been RELEASED from ICE custody following today's order from a federal judge
December 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NEWS: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been RELEASED from ICE custody following today's order from a federal judge
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When people lose their sense of home, they tend to reach “for anything stable enough to hold onto — and that can include any leader who seems strong enough to reattach them to that place called home, however fraudulent that leader is or unrealistic the prospect,” Thomas Friedman writes.
Opinion | America Is Entering Its Third Civil War
Trump is not interested in refighting the Cold War. He is, in my view, interested in fighting the civilizational war over what is the American “home.”
nyti.ms
December 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
When people lose their sense of home, they tend to reach “for anything stable enough to hold onto — and that can include any leader who seems strong enough to reattach them to that place called home, however fraudulent that leader is or unrealistic the prospect,” Thomas Friedman writes.
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Trump's new National Security Strategy is many things, including a gift to Russia.
One thing it's not: good for America.
youtu.be/LmrMp_DHrBE?...
One thing it's not: good for America.
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The Trump Document that Russia Loves
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
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December 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Trump's new National Security Strategy is many things, including a gift to Russia.
One thing it's not: good for America.
youtu.be/LmrMp_DHrBE?...
One thing it's not: good for America.
youtu.be/LmrMp_DHrBE?...
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@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on Hegseth strikes: Legal experts say nothing in U.S. law allows for use of deadly force
Lawrence on Hegseth strikes: Legal experts say nothing in U.S. law allows for use of deadly force
MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell details new reporting for The New York Times and The Washington Post on how the decision was made to kill the two men who survived the first boat strike in the Caribbean.
www.ms.now
December 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on Hegseth strikes: Legal experts say nothing in U.S. law allows for use of deadly force
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Why is Trump withholding the numbers? If the economy is actually “booming,” as Trump claims, he should be crowing about the numbers, not hiding them. But he has zero incentive for people to see the data, because they run counter to his misleading narrative.
#HOAX
Why is Trump withholding the numbers? If the economy is actually “booming,” as Trump claims, he should be crowing about the numbers, not hiding them. But he has zero incentive for people to see the data, because they run counter to his misleading narrative.
#HOAX
The Hoax Is Him
Even banners at Trump rallies stretch the truth
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Why is Trump withholding the numbers? If the economy is actually “booming,” as Trump claims, he should be crowing about the numbers, not hiding them. But he has zero incentive for people to see the data, because they run counter to his misleading narrative.
#HOAX
Why is Trump withholding the numbers? If the economy is actually “booming,” as Trump claims, he should be crowing about the numbers, not hiding them. But he has zero incentive for people to see the data, because they run counter to his misleading narrative.
#HOAX
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Election spending has boomed, with much of the increase coming from big money. Here’s what you need to know:
December 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Election spending has boomed, with much of the increase coming from big money. Here’s what you need to know:
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In 2018, the Trump FBI designated the Proud Boys as an extremist organization.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
FBI official calls antifa biggest US threat but provides few details
A top FBI official called the anti-fascist movement antifa the biggest domestic terrorism threat to the U.S. during a congressional hearing on Thursday, but struggled to answer detailed questions abou...
www.reuters.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In 2018, the Trump FBI designated the Proud Boys as an extremist organization.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
Per the Trump 2.0 FBI, they no longer have that designation.
So what did they do to earn this exoneration?
Why, they STORMED THE CAPITOL FOR TRUMP in a VIOLENT INSURRECTION.
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Well, there you have it.
Republicans knew their big funding bill — taking away billions from health care and giving it out in tax cuts for corporations — would spike health care costs for millions of Americans.
Now that we see premiums doubling, they refuse to do anything about it.
Republicans knew their big funding bill — taking away billions from health care and giving it out in tax cuts for corporations — would spike health care costs for millions of Americans.
Now that we see premiums doubling, they refuse to do anything about it.
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Well, there you have it.
Republicans knew their big funding bill — taking away billions from health care and giving it out in tax cuts for corporations — would spike health care costs for millions of Americans.
Now that we see premiums doubling, they refuse to do anything about it.
Republicans knew their big funding bill — taking away billions from health care and giving it out in tax cuts for corporations — would spike health care costs for millions of Americans.
Now that we see premiums doubling, they refuse to do anything about it.
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BIG NEWS: A federal grand jury has AGAIN refused to indict NY AG Letitia James in the Eastern District of Virginia — this time in Alexandria.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
BIG NEWS: A federal grand jury has AGAIN refused to indict NY AG Letitia James in the Eastern District of Virginia — this time in Alexandria.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
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MAJOR BREAKING: Despite Trump's threats, the Indiana State Senate has REJECTED the Trump-backed 9-0 gerrymandered map, leaving the existing 7-2 map in place.
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
MAJOR BREAKING: Despite Trump's threats, the Indiana State Senate has REJECTED the Trump-backed 9-0 gerrymandered map, leaving the existing 7-2 map in place.
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Courts are using originalist arguments to expand executive power, weaken long-standing rights and protections, and entrench inequality. It’s crucial that lawyers push back.
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Courts are using originalist arguments to expand executive power, weaken long-standing rights and protections, and entrench inequality. It’s crucial that lawyers push back.
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Several of this year's state and local elections saw new highs of spending, especially from megadonor-fueled super PACs. bit.ly/3XvkAvp
Odd-Year Elections Break Spending Records
Several state and local elections this year saw new highs of spending, especially from megadonor-fueled super PACs.
www.brennancenter.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Several of this year's state and local elections saw new highs of spending, especially from megadonor-fueled super PACs. bit.ly/3XvkAvp
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Now Republicans want to tell you what you can eat with new SNAP food restrictions, no soda, candy, desserts, etc. -- on way to ending food program.
Hopefully we vote next November.
Now Republicans want to tell you what you can eat with new SNAP food restrictions, no soda, candy, desserts, etc. -- on way to ending food program.
Hopefully we vote next November.
SNAP benefits to change for nearly 3 million people
Six states got approval to restrict the foods that can be bought with SNAP benefits next year.
www.newsweek.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
www.newsweek.com/snap-benefit...
Now Republicans want to tell you what you can eat with new SNAP food restrictions, no soda, candy, desserts, etc. -- on way to ending food program.
Hopefully we vote next November.
Now Republicans want to tell you what you can eat with new SNAP food restrictions, no soda, candy, desserts, etc. -- on way to ending food program.
Hopefully we vote next November.
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The convergence of pro-Kremlin policy, tech giveaways to rivals, and rising domestic repression is a five-alarm warning that we ignore at our own peril…
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Is Trump’s Embrace of Russia the Greatest Betrayal in American History?
The convergence of pro-Kremlin policy, tech giveaways to rivals, and rising domestic repression is a five-alarm warning that we ignore at our own peril…
hartmannreport.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The convergence of pro-Kremlin policy, tech giveaways to rivals, and rising domestic repression is a five-alarm warning that we ignore at our own peril…
hartmannreport.com/p/is-trumps-...
hartmannreport.com/p/is-trumps-...
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🚨 Denmark has labeled the United States as a potential security concern for the first time in an annual report released by one of its intelligence agencies
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/e...
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Denmark sees US as potential security concern | CNN
Denmark has labeled the United States as a potential security concern for the first time in an annual report released by one of its intelligence agencies, offering more evidence of the increasingly fr...
www.cnn.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
🚨 Denmark has labeled the United States as a potential security concern for the first time in an annual report released by one of its intelligence agencies
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/e...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/e...
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Over the last decade, a community health center in Virginia filed more than 7,000 lawsuits for unpaid bills.
It sued one couple for $59 last January, an amount that ballooned more than 600% within months due to interest, court costs and lawyer fees.
It sued one couple for $59 last January, an amount that ballooned more than 600% within months due to interest, court costs and lawyer fees.
These Health Centers Are Supposed to Make Care Affordable. One Has Sued Patients for as Little as $59 in Unpaid Bills.
Federally funded community health centers receive grants in exchange for serving patients regardless of their ability to pay. But ProPublica found at least five across the country garnishing patients’...
www.propublica.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Over the last decade, a community health center in Virginia filed more than 7,000 lawsuits for unpaid bills.
It sued one couple for $59 last January, an amount that ballooned more than 600% within months due to interest, court costs and lawyer fees.
It sued one couple for $59 last January, an amount that ballooned more than 600% within months due to interest, court costs and lawyer fees.
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People who consumed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day were less likely to develop coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or stroke.
Drinking this much coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of several diseases
People who consumed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day were less likely to develop coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or stroke.
nbcnews.to
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
People who consumed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day were less likely to develop coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or stroke.
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Conservative George Will slams Hegseth and the Trump regime with an op-ed entitled "A sickening moral slum of an administration" 👇
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48vEWel
#ResistTrump
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48vEWel
#ResistTrump
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Conservative George Will slams Hegseth and the Trump regime with an op-ed entitled "A sickening moral slum of an administration" 👇
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48vEWel
#ResistTrump
Read more here: https://bit.ly/48vEWel
#ResistTrump
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Want to travel to the US? You might have to give the Trump administration the last five years of your social media history.
US wants five years of some tourists' social media to enter the country
Digital rights advocates say it’s an affront to civil liberties.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Want to travel to the US? You might have to give the Trump administration the last five years of your social media history.