M. E. Merrill
@memerrill73.bsky.social
Retired teacher, dog lover, quilter, nature lover, pickleball player, hiker, pro democracy, please no DMs.
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Trump wrongly indicted me. I’ll rightly impeach him.
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trump wrongly indicted me. I’ll rightly impeach him.
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
Impeachment isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent — but is it working?
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
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I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
The Big Picture: How We Got Into This Mess, And How We Get Out of It | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
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November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Ukrainian people today.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
November 21, 2025
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Trump can try to bury the truth by canceling the annual food security report—while spreading lies about SNAP fraud and dismissing decades of research—but families know how real the hunger crisis is.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump can try to bury the truth by canceling the annual food security report—while spreading lies about SNAP fraud and dismissing decades of research—but families know how real the hunger crisis is.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
We’re not backing down—no matter how hard the Admin tries to hide the reality of hunger in America.
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A House panel is holding a hearing on a proposed ban on Congressional stock trading.
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A House panel is holding a hearing on a proposed ban on Congressional stock trading.
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
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Meiselas this past Monday: Halligan says the grand jury rejected the 3-count indictment, so she brought back a 2-count version they supposedly approved, but that part is missing from the transcript. Judge Currie warned the grand jury may never have seen it. If true, that’s criminal.
November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Meiselas this past Monday: Halligan says the grand jury rejected the 3-count indictment, so she brought back a 2-count version they supposedly approved, but that part is missing from the transcript. Judge Currie warned the grand jury may never have seen it. If true, that’s criminal.
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In an unhinged dissent in our Texas redistricting victory, a GOP appointed judge seems to believe that George Soros and I did...well, I'm not sure what...but he is very mad. Bigly.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In an unhinged dissent in our Texas redistricting victory, a GOP appointed judge seems to believe that George Soros and I did...well, I'm not sure what...but he is very mad. Bigly.
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November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025
Yesterday the House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
November 19, 2025
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Powerful.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Powerful.
"Three things will always rise...the sun, the moon, and the truth."
open.substack.com/pub/therealm...
open.substack.com/pub/therealm...
"Truth Is Rising Again"
When the lies collapse, voters don’t whisper; they revolt. From small suburbs to the big cities, the truth is finally rising, drowning out the GOP fearmongering that once held this country hostage.
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"Three things will always rise...the sun, the moon, and the truth."
open.substack.com/pub/therealm...
open.substack.com/pub/therealm...
The layers, the colors and the light. We humans could learn from this…
November 15, 2025 (misdated! Sorry!!)
November 16, 2025
A friend has asked for a picture tonight, and I’m happy to oblige.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The layers, the colors and the light. We humans could learn from this…
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How busy is the fight for free and fair elections in court?
My law firm is currently litigating 65 voting and election cases. 12 of these relate to redistricting. We have four cases pending in the U.S Supreme Court -- including one I am arguing this Dec.
My law firm is currently litigating 65 voting and election cases. 12 of these relate to redistricting. We have four cases pending in the U.S Supreme Court -- including one I am arguing this Dec.
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
How busy is the fight for free and fair elections in court?
My law firm is currently litigating 65 voting and election cases. 12 of these relate to redistricting. We have four cases pending in the U.S Supreme Court -- including one I am arguing this Dec.
My law firm is currently litigating 65 voting and election cases. 12 of these relate to redistricting. We have four cases pending in the U.S Supreme Court -- including one I am arguing this Dec.
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This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
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This is a statement I received from a Epstein survivor who is a Jane Doe.
Share it widely.
Share it widely.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This is a statement I received from a Epstein survivor who is a Jane Doe.
Share it widely.
Share it widely.
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🚨 Democracy is under attack, Republicans are folding and the Epstein files are taking center stage.
On Nov. 18, Trump critic George Conway joins Marc Elias for an exclusive live podcast. Members can ask questions, go behind the scenes and hear exclusive insights.
Become a member TODAY to join👇
On Nov. 18, Trump critic George Conway joins Marc Elias for an exclusive live podcast. Members can ask questions, go behind the scenes and hear exclusive insights.
Become a member TODAY to join👇
Live Podcast with Marc Elias and George Conway
Join George Conway and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias for a members-only live podcast exploring Republicans' capitulation to Trump, the Trump-Epstein saga and more.
newsletters.democracydocket.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🚨 Democracy is under attack, Republicans are folding and the Epstein files are taking center stage.
On Nov. 18, Trump critic George Conway joins Marc Elias for an exclusive live podcast. Members can ask questions, go behind the scenes and hear exclusive insights.
Become a member TODAY to join👇
On Nov. 18, Trump critic George Conway joins Marc Elias for an exclusive live podcast. Members can ask questions, go behind the scenes and hear exclusive insights.
Become a member TODAY to join👇
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BREAKING: Rep. Adelita Grijalva has officially signed onto the Epstein discharge petition. That means there are now 218 votes — and a full vote must come to the floor.
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
BREAKING: Rep. Adelita Grijalva has officially signed onto the Epstein discharge petition. That means there are now 218 votes — and a full vote must come to the floor.
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✅ Inflation is up
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
✅ Inflation is up
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
✅ Cost of housing is up
✅ Cost of Groceries are up
✅ Cost of Childcare is up
✅ Cost of Insurance is up
✅ US Household Debt - All-time high
✅ US Credit Card debt - Record Levels
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
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November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025
Last night, the Senate advanced a measure to end the government shutdown, which at 41 days today is the longest in U.S.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
November 10, 2025