j bellis
@jdbellis.bsky.social
filmmaker. climate/economic justice organizer. let’s make our government work for working class people.
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Experts say it’s highly unusual for the White House to tell agents to give up custody of potential evidence in an investigation, as it did with the Tates.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Experts say it’s highly unusual for the White House to tell agents to give up custody of potential evidence in an investigation, as it did with the Tates.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
“I’ve never heard of anything like that in my 30 years working,” an ex-DHS official said.
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We’re representing @protectdemocracy.org in a lawsuit about the Trump admin’s efforts to target nonprofit groups it labels as “Antifa.” The government didn’t respond to FOIAs about who it's investigating, or what proof it has to justify its investigations.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
Protect Democracy Sues for Records on Reported Trump Administration Efforts to Investigate and Target Nonprofits - American Oversight
Represented by American Oversight, group seeks transparency on executive actions that could punish perceived political opponents
americanoversight.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We’re representing @protectdemocracy.org in a lawsuit about the Trump admin’s efforts to target nonprofit groups it labels as “Antifa.” The government didn’t respond to FOIAs about who it's investigating, or what proof it has to justify its investigations.
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
americanoversight.org/protect-demo...
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BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
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New York AG James: "I am heartened by today's victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
"I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day."
"I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day."
BREAKING: The case against Letitia James has ALSO been dismissed without prejudice.
BREAKING:
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against James Comey without prejudice. Rules Lindsey Halligan has been invalidly appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New York AG James: "I am heartened by today's victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country.
"I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day."
"I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day."
Trump after meeting Mamdani one time
November 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trump after meeting Mamdani one time
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Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says reut.rs/3LT5Ofm
Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says
President Donald Trump's tariff increases on imports from foreign countries will reduce U.S. deficits by $3 trillion if they are maintained through 2035, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimated on Thursday, instead of the $4 trillion the agency projected in August.
reut.rs
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says reut.rs/3LT5Ofm
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NEW: Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) tells me he thinks the Epstein resolution should come to the Senate floor and that he would vote yes.
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEW: Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) tells me he thinks the Epstein resolution should come to the Senate floor and that he would vote yes.
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Interesting day to drop this headline
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Interesting day to drop this headline
Much more important than individual issue stances is overall aura of authenticity - messaging that comes from deeply held values and stances. Universal healthcare didn’t always poll well but when Bernie Sanders campaigned hard for it from a conviction, it saw much more popularity. Learn from this.
really key point. polls, particularly issue polls, are a WILDLY unrealistic way to measure how people actually interact with political messaging these days
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Much more important than individual issue stances is overall aura of authenticity - messaging that comes from deeply held values and stances. Universal healthcare didn’t always poll well but when Bernie Sanders campaigned hard for it from a conviction, it saw much more popularity. Learn from this.
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It’s really hard to call 23,000 documents cherry-picking.
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
It’s really hard to call 23,000 documents cherry-picking.
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Thomas Massie to CNN on the Epstein files: "This vote is gonna be on your record for longer than Trump is gonna be president. And what are you gonna do in 2028 and 2030 when you're in a debate … and they say, 'How can we trust you? You covered up for a pedophile back in 2025.'"
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Thomas Massie to CNN on the Epstein files: "This vote is gonna be on your record for longer than Trump is gonna be president. And what are you gonna do in 2028 and 2030 when you're in a debate … and they say, 'How can we trust you? You covered up for a pedophile back in 2025.'"
Jeffrey Epstein in 2015: "would you like photos of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen."
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Landon Thomas Jr of the New York Times got told by Jeffrey Epstein that Trump walked into a glass door bc he was so busy staring at girls in Epstein's house and didn't print it. wild that the Times didn't consider that newsworthy.
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Landon Thomas Jr of the New York Times got told by Jeffrey Epstein that Trump walked into a glass door bc he was so busy staring at girls in Epstein's house and didn't print it. wild that the Times didn't consider that newsworthy.
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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?"
Not really a shocker, but Trump is very clearly and evidently guilty and it sounds like whatever’s in the Epstein files must be really really bad for him. Release them.
November 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Not really a shocker, but Trump is very clearly and evidently guilty and it sounds like whatever’s in the Epstein files must be really really bad for him. Release them.
Just a friendly reminder, nobody’s actually leaving for Florida after Mamdani won. Empty threats. But hey, if they do, NYC will likely become more affordable due to being less overcrowded!
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Just a friendly reminder, nobody’s actually leaving for Florida after Mamdani won. Empty threats. But hey, if they do, NYC will likely become more affordable due to being less overcrowded!
Aurora borealis visible in Chicago! Wtf lol
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Aurora borealis visible in Chicago! Wtf lol
@durbin.senate.gov be like “this is the greatest deal I have ever seen how could I pass this up”
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
@durbin.senate.gov be like “this is the greatest deal I have ever seen how could I pass this up”
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i love how shitty everything is now
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
i love how shitty everything is now
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“You would actually make more money and earn a lot of goodwill by trying just a little bit”
Anyone with power: well I don’t know how to do that, and I’d rather just try some weird shit no one wants but me
Anyone with power: well I don’t know how to do that, and I’d rather just try some weird shit no one wants but me
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“You would actually make more money and earn a lot of goodwill by trying just a little bit”
Anyone with power: well I don’t know how to do that, and I’d rather just try some weird shit no one wants but me
Anyone with power: well I don’t know how to do that, and I’d rather just try some weird shit no one wants but me
8 Democratic Senators + @schumer.senate.gov didn’t care enough to shield millions of Americans from THIS staggering economic impact
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
8 Democratic Senators + @schumer.senate.gov didn’t care enough to shield millions of Americans from THIS staggering economic impact
Wait till he finds out about magnet schools!
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Wait till he finds out about magnet schools!
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💯 Here's how it came to be
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Logo Looked Nothing Like a Campaign Logo
The bodega-influenced visual language of an outsider campaign.
www.curbed.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
💯 Here's how it came to be
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
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The memes using his instantly recognizable font/color point to a graphic design team that did its job.
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The memes using his instantly recognizable font/color point to a graphic design team that did its job.
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Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
Trump administration plan would open California to offshore oil drilling
A draft five-year plan for offshore oil development proposes selling leases on the West Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.