DebraToTheLeft
@debratotheleft.bsky.social
Fierce fighter for Democracy living in Minnesota
Cancer survivor and #Healthcare voter
HORRIFIED at what is happening to our country
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Cancer survivor and #Healthcare voter
HORRIFIED at what is happening to our country
NO DMs
#BlueCrew
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McGovern: You don't even have a health care plan. You been promising one for over a decade and we've never seen it, because it doesn't exist.
The Republican Health Care Plan:
“Here’s a shovel. Go dig yourself a grave.”
“Here’s a shovel. Go dig yourself a grave.”
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Lots of interest here, and I will write about it. But what jumped out at me was ZM's observation that the laws we need are already on the books. We just need to enforce them. I mean, OF COURSE, but... it needs to be said.
I had the absolute pleasure of joining @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation yesterday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15L...
American Conversations: Zohran Mamdani
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Lots of interest here, and I will write about it. But what jumped out at me was ZM's observation that the laws we need are already on the books. We just need to enforce them. I mean, OF COURSE, but... it needs to be said.
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Do these guys ever bother to listen to themselves?
Yeah, that's exactly what pardoning the 1600 J6 rioters show.
Yeah, that's exactly what pardoning the 1600 J6 rioters show.
Patel on J6 arrest: "When you attack American citizens, when you attack our institutions of legislation, when you attack our nation's Capitol, you attack the very being of our way of life."
December 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Do these guys ever bother to listen to themselves?
Yeah, that's exactly what pardoning the 1600 J6 rioters show.
Yeah, that's exactly what pardoning the 1600 J6 rioters show.
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When Bezos changed the Washington Post's editorial board standards to align with “personal liberties and free markets,” he meant his own liberty to become even richer and more powerful, as the rest of America slides into worse economic insecurity and fear.
The Washington Post editorial board railed against a wealth tax without noting its owner, Jeff Bezos, stands to benefit more from its tax policy prescriptions than nearly anyone else on the planet.
Read the full article about how the Post serves Bezos's interests: zeteo.com/p/washington...
Read the full article about how the Post serves Bezos's interests: zeteo.com/p/washington...
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
When Bezos changed the Washington Post's editorial board standards to align with “personal liberties and free markets,” he meant his own liberty to become even richer and more powerful, as the rest of America slides into worse economic insecurity and fear.
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What if we printed these out on sticker paper or used double sided tape and plastered them all over the supermarket shelves?
Don't forget the coffee section and the meat section and soda, too.
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
Don't forget the coffee section and the meat section and soda, too.
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
December 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What if we printed these out on sticker paper or used double sided tape and plastered them all over the supermarket shelves?
Don't forget the coffee section and the meat section and soda, too.
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
Don't forget the coffee section and the meat section and soda, too.
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
What a difference a year makes.
Last year, Minnesota Somali leaders endorsed Trump.
www.inforum.com/news/minneso...
Last year, Minnesota Somali leaders endorsed Trump.
www.inforum.com/news/minneso...
Somali community leaders in Minnesota endorse Trump for president
Leaders say the Democratic party “Left” them and that they will look to Trump for 2024
www.inforum.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
What a difference a year makes.
Last year, Minnesota Somali leaders endorsed Trump.
www.inforum.com/news/minneso...
Last year, Minnesota Somali leaders endorsed Trump.
www.inforum.com/news/minneso...
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I swear maybe once a decade in public, and this is the moment. This fucking racist and all the gibbering racists nodding along behind him are the ruination of our country. Our fucking job for the next fucking year is to fucking destroy them in the next election. Fuck them.
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I swear maybe once a decade in public, and this is the moment. This fucking racist and all the gibbering racists nodding along behind him are the ruination of our country. Our fucking job for the next fucking year is to fucking destroy them in the next election. Fuck them.
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Next time you cash your SS or disability check, thank an undocumented immigrant. They paid $25B into SS last year, keeping it afloat. Deport them all? The fund loses $13B a year. They pay in, take nothing out, and help keep costs down.
Now go hug an undocumented immigrant. Thank you.
Now go hug an undocumented immigrant. Thank you.
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Next time you cash your SS or disability check, thank an undocumented immigrant. They paid $25B into SS last year, keeping it afloat. Deport them all? The fund loses $13B a year. They pay in, take nothing out, and help keep costs down.
Now go hug an undocumented immigrant. Thank you.
Now go hug an undocumented immigrant. Thank you.
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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)
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
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Giving the president the pardon power was a mistake. The most corrupt president in American history is conducting a jailbreak for his fellow criminals.
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Giving the president the pardon power was a mistake. The most corrupt president in American history is conducting a jailbreak for his fellow criminals.
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Yesterday the President fell asleep, yet again, during a televised fake Cabinet meeting staged so that each of his courtiers could heap praise on him, praise for which he couldn't stay conscious. He woke up just long enough to spew racism. Why is this not being treated as an emergency? >
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Yesterday the President fell asleep, yet again, during a televised fake Cabinet meeting staged so that each of his courtiers could heap praise on him, praise for which he couldn't stay conscious. He woke up just long enough to spew racism. Why is this not being treated as an emergency? >
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The U.S. is the only democracy in the world with:
- Lifetime terms for high court judges
- An electoral college for choosing an executive
- A legislative chamber where legislative minorities routinely and permanently thwart legislative majorities
- 75% requirements for constitutional amendments
- Lifetime terms for high court judges
- An electoral college for choosing an executive
- A legislative chamber where legislative minorities routinely and permanently thwart legislative majorities
- 75% requirements for constitutional amendments
December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The U.S. is the only democracy in the world with:
- Lifetime terms for high court judges
- An electoral college for choosing an executive
- A legislative chamber where legislative minorities routinely and permanently thwart legislative majorities
- 75% requirements for constitutional amendments
- Lifetime terms for high court judges
- An electoral college for choosing an executive
- A legislative chamber where legislative minorities routinely and permanently thwart legislative majorities
- 75% requirements for constitutional amendments
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Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.
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Minneapolis and St. Paul leaders rallied behind the Somali community Tuesday after reports emerged that the Trump administration plans an intensive immigration enforcement operation targeting hundreds of undocumented Somali immigrants in the region. (via @mprnews.org)
Twin Cities leaders rally behind Somalis amid reports feds may target community
City leaders from Minneapolis and St. Paul stood firmly with the Twin Cities Somali community Tuesday following reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target hundreds of undocumented Somali immigrants.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Minneapolis and St. Paul leaders rallied behind the Somali community Tuesday after reports emerged that the Trump administration plans an intensive immigration enforcement operation targeting hundreds of undocumented Somali immigrants in the region. (via @mprnews.org)
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The good news:
1) Aftyn Behn moved a ruby red district 12 points more blue.
2) She can and should run again in the midterm election.
3) With real investment and good candidates, every R+ 7 or less seat is now in play.
The bad news:
Rural white voters are still the absolute worst.
1) Aftyn Behn moved a ruby red district 12 points more blue.
2) She can and should run again in the midterm election.
3) With real investment and good candidates, every R+ 7 or less seat is now in play.
The bad news:
Rural white voters are still the absolute worst.
December 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The good news:
1) Aftyn Behn moved a ruby red district 12 points more blue.
2) She can and should run again in the midterm election.
3) With real investment and good candidates, every R+ 7 or less seat is now in play.
The bad news:
Rural white voters are still the absolute worst.
1) Aftyn Behn moved a ruby red district 12 points more blue.
2) She can and should run again in the midterm election.
3) With real investment and good candidates, every R+ 7 or less seat is now in play.
The bad news:
Rural white voters are still the absolute worst.
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While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
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What an absolute disgrace. There must be consequences for this. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/lin...
Despite Disqualifications, Trump Appointees Still Claim to Be Top Federal Prosecutors
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
What an absolute disgrace. There must be consequences for this. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/lin...
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There was a 13 point swing last night in TN-07.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
There was a 13 point swing last night in TN-07.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
If we see a 13 point swing in South Carolina in Nov 2026 Lindsey Graham will be retired and I will be the first ever pediatrician Senator.
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Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
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Pete Hegseth is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in American history. He is a national embarrassment who is putting the safety of our servicemembers at risk. He should be fired immediately.
Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing of sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say | CNN Politics
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to s...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Pete Hegseth is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in American history. He is a national embarrassment who is putting the safety of our servicemembers at risk. He should be fired immediately.
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Brazil’s former Dictator Bolsonaro will begin serving his 27 year prison sentence for plotting a coup in his country.
If only Merrick Garland had gotten the job done when we had the chance and sent the orange felon and his insurrectionists to jail where they belong. Scumbag.
If only Merrick Garland had gotten the job done when we had the chance and sent the orange felon and his insurrectionists to jail where they belong. Scumbag.
December 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Brazil’s former Dictator Bolsonaro will begin serving his 27 year prison sentence for plotting a coup in his country.
If only Merrick Garland had gotten the job done when we had the chance and sent the orange felon and his insurrectionists to jail where they belong. Scumbag.
If only Merrick Garland had gotten the job done when we had the chance and sent the orange felon and his insurrectionists to jail where they belong. Scumbag.
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Either extremely confused -- or lying to the American people.
December 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Either extremely confused -- or lying to the American people.
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Troops are on the Ground in Venezuela. This is not going to end well. Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/malcolmn...
open.substack.com/pub/malcolmn...
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Troops are on the Ground in Venezuela. This is not going to end well. Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/malcolmn...
open.substack.com/pub/malcolmn...
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Boosting this virtual training opportunity tomorrow (Wednesday!)
Register in advance for this webinar:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register in advance for this webinar:
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December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Boosting this virtual training opportunity tomorrow (Wednesday!)
Register in advance for this webinar:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register in advance for this webinar:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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You don’t fight drug trafficking by freeing the man who flooded our streets with cocaine.
This pardon is an insult to law enforcement and a gift to the cartels.
This pardon is an insult to law enforcement and a gift to the cartels.
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
You don’t fight drug trafficking by freeing the man who flooded our streets with cocaine.
This pardon is an insult to law enforcement and a gift to the cartels.
This pardon is an insult to law enforcement and a gift to the cartels.