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@pattin11.bsky.social
Mom. Data geek. Tryin' to figure out how a little old lady can help defend democracy. #cronesofanarchy. DullPNW.
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Of all the dirty tricks: juking USPS rules so that the postmark of mail-in ballots won't reflect the date they were put in the hands of the Postal Service, creating a pretext to throw out the votes.
December 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Of all the dirty tricks: juking USPS rules so that the postmark of mail-in ballots won't reflect the date they were put in the hands of the Postal Service, creating a pretext to throw out the votes.
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The regime is actively working to make living by a deadline harder. Taxes, elections, healthcare, bills. All affected by this ridiculous policy. See next post for more information.
FDT
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December 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The regime is actively working to make living by a deadline harder. Taxes, elections, healthcare, bills. All affected by this ridiculous policy. See next post for more information.
FDT
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Kind of wild that while food assistance was withheld from millions of families, one Trump-supporting billionaire (Ellison) saw his net worth grow more this year than the entire SNAP budget. And the YTD gains of the other four richest men would’ve fully covered salaries for all 2M federal employees.
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Kind of wild that while food assistance was withheld from millions of families, one Trump-supporting billionaire (Ellison) saw his net worth grow more this year than the entire SNAP budget. And the YTD gains of the other four richest men would’ve fully covered salaries for all 2M federal employees.
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There are still a lot of hard times ahead, but remember this moment and what it means: We can win.
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
There are still a lot of hard times ahead, but remember this moment and what it means: We can win.
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I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
August 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
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Officials at the FAA have directed staff to identify tens of millions of dollars to fund a Starlink deal for upgrading air traffic control communications. Staff has been instructed to find the funds while minimizing documentation and avoiding a paper trail.
March 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Officials at the FAA have directed staff to identify tens of millions of dollars to fund a Starlink deal for upgrading air traffic control communications. Staff has been instructed to find the funds while minimizing documentation and avoiding a paper trail.
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Astonishing speech by Danish Prime Minister. #3E #StandWithUkraine
Astonishing speech by Danish Prime Minister.
YouTube video by Dylan Burrill
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March 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Astonishing speech by Danish Prime Minister. #3E #StandWithUkraine
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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Democrats should be talking every day about implementing alternatives to Trump’s government for all the reasons Tim Snyder explains in this piece. There must be public alternatives to Trump 2.0! Without them our democracy is doomed, sadly.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Shadow Cabinet
A Positive Form of Opposition
open.substack.com
January 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Democrats should be talking every day about implementing alternatives to Trump’s government for all the reasons Tim Snyder explains in this piece. There must be public alternatives to Trump 2.0! Without them our democracy is doomed, sadly.
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
We’re about to launch a massive recruitment to build a cross-platform Digital Field Team to rival the right wing’s troll army.
Please share and join our call to learn how you can be a part of the solution during Trump 2.0.
Pass it on.
We’re about to launch a massive recruitment to build a cross-platform Digital Field Team to rival the right wing’s troll army.
Please share and join our call to learn how you can be a part of the solution during Trump 2.0.
Pass it on.
It's Time to Get Organized and Push Back Online
Join our call on Monday to learn how you can be a part of the solution.
www.digitaldrumbeat.com
November 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT:
We’re about to launch a massive recruitment to build a cross-platform Digital Field Team to rival the right wing’s troll army.
Please share and join our call to learn how you can be a part of the solution during Trump 2.0.
Pass it on.
We’re about to launch a massive recruitment to build a cross-platform Digital Field Team to rival the right wing’s troll army.
Please share and join our call to learn how you can be a part of the solution during Trump 2.0.
Pass it on.
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The US House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9495, a bill that threatens civil society organizations.
This legislation threatens the ability of independent groups to engage with the US government on human rights abuses, organized crime, and anti-corruption around the world. #spookyconnections
This legislation threatens the ability of independent groups to engage with the US government on human rights abuses, organized crime, and anti-corruption around the world. #spookyconnections
US House Passes Bill that Threatens Civil Society Organizations
On November 21, 2024, the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 9495, which would grant the secretary of the US Department of the Treasury unilateral authority to remove the tax-exempt status of any...
www.hrw.org
November 22, 2024 at 1:40 PM
The US House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9495, a bill that threatens civil society organizations.
This legislation threatens the ability of independent groups to engage with the US government on human rights abuses, organized crime, and anti-corruption around the world. #spookyconnections
This legislation threatens the ability of independent groups to engage with the US government on human rights abuses, organized crime, and anti-corruption around the world. #spookyconnections
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If Democrats go along with this bill, expect Trump to start calling any nonprofit he doesn't like "terrorists" to go after their tax status.
Green groups, the ACLU, non-profit media, the arts... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Green groups, the ACLU, non-profit media, the arts... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
How a House bill could let Trump label enemies as terrorists
“Donald Trump says you’re a terrorist, so you’re a terrorist.”
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:58 PM
If Democrats go along with this bill, expect Trump to start calling any nonprofit he doesn't like "terrorists" to go after their tax status.
Green groups, the ACLU, non-profit media, the arts... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Green groups, the ACLU, non-profit media, the arts... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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So. I was on @thomhartmann.bsky.social radio yesterday. I totally admire that guy. He's put in decades trying to make the world better informed. Respect. I thought it went pretty well. 1M+ folks heard it. Thom reposted it here. #Recount www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJR5...
Data Scientist's Shocking Call for Election Recount Raises Scary Questions! w/ Stephen Spoonamore
YouTube video by Thom Hartmann Program
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:55 PM
So. I was on @thomhartmann.bsky.social radio yesterday. I totally admire that guy. He's put in decades trying to make the world better informed. Respect. I thought it went pretty well. 1M+ folks heard it. Thom reposted it here. #Recount www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJR5...
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HR 9495 provides no due process or oversight, creating a tool for political retaliation under the guise of "fighting terrorism."
Trump would abuse this power to retaliate against any org that challenges his agenda.
The 52 Dems who initially supported it must reverse course.
Trump would abuse this power to retaliate against any org that challenges his agenda.
The 52 Dems who initially supported it must reverse course.
Full list of Democrats who voted for bill that gives Trump admin more power
Dozens of Democrats voted in favor of a bill that would give the Treasury secretary power to designate nonprofits "terrorist supporting organizations."
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM
HR 9495 provides no due process or oversight, creating a tool for political retaliation under the guise of "fighting terrorism."
Trump would abuse this power to retaliate against any org that challenges his agenda.
The 52 Dems who initially supported it must reverse course.
Trump would abuse this power to retaliate against any org that challenges his agenda.
The 52 Dems who initially supported it must reverse course.
TFG: 1.) engaging in a hostile takeover of the fed govt (an unqualified cabinet w/o Senate approval, etc.), 2.) can attack dissenting organizations (think ACLU, H.R. 9495), and 3.) can control broadcast media (Brendan Carr). When can we say that he is executing a bloodless coup? Can it be stopped?
November 20, 2024 at 4:55 PM
TFG: 1.) engaging in a hostile takeover of the fed govt (an unqualified cabinet w/o Senate approval, etc.), 2.) can attack dissenting organizations (think ACLU, H.R. 9495), and 3.) can control broadcast media (Brendan Carr). When can we say that he is executing a bloodless coup? Can it be stopped?
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Big moments call for big ideas.
It was great talking to Jamal Simmons about ways Democrats can better message our policies to the American people, and my proposal in @washingtonpost.com.
Listen in 👉
It was great talking to Jamal Simmons about ways Democrats can better message our policies to the American people, and my proposal in @washingtonpost.com.
Listen in 👉
Why We Need A Shadow Cabinet | Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons
YouTube video by Politicon
youtu.be
November 20, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Big moments call for big ideas.
It was great talking to Jamal Simmons about ways Democrats can better message our policies to the American people, and my proposal in @washingtonpost.com.
Listen in 👉
It was great talking to Jamal Simmons about ways Democrats can better message our policies to the American people, and my proposal in @washingtonpost.com.
Listen in 👉
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The key word here is “privately.” Until they’re willing to say it publicly, it’s fiction.
New from NBC News: More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, are privately saying they don't see a path for Matt Gaetz to be confirmed as Attorney General and would not support him to lead the Department of Justice. @MSNBC
November 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
The key word here is “privately.” Until they’re willing to say it publicly, it’s fiction.
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Had a great talk with Laura Coates on @CNN this week.
Check out my proposal to form a shadow cabinet to hold Trump accountable. 💪🇺🇸
www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/p...
Check out my proposal to form a shadow cabinet to hold Trump accountable. 💪🇺🇸
www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/p...
Democratic lawmaker who is proposing ‘shadow cabinet’ to combat Trump explains how it could work | CNN Politics
Democratic congressman from North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel joins CNN’s Laura Coates to discuss his proposal to form a “shadow cabinet” and explains how it could work.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Had a great talk with Laura Coates on @CNN this week.
Check out my proposal to form a shadow cabinet to hold Trump accountable. 💪🇺🇸
www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/p...
Check out my proposal to form a shadow cabinet to hold Trump accountable. 💪🇺🇸
www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/p...
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Really compelling idea from @wileynickelnc.
He suggests that Democratic leadership appoint a “shadow cabinet” - members of Congress assigned as watchdogs for each cabinet agency, offering clear counterpoints for the Admin’s actions.
The Brits do this. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
He suggests that Democratic leadership appoint a “shadow cabinet” - members of Congress assigned as watchdogs for each cabinet agency, offering clear counterpoints for the Admin’s actions.
The Brits do this. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | What should Democrats do now? Form a shadow cabinet.
The venerable British institution of the opposition would serve America well today.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 11, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Really compelling idea from @wileynickelnc.
He suggests that Democratic leadership appoint a “shadow cabinet” - members of Congress assigned as watchdogs for each cabinet agency, offering clear counterpoints for the Admin’s actions.
The Brits do this. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
He suggests that Democratic leadership appoint a “shadow cabinet” - members of Congress assigned as watchdogs for each cabinet agency, offering clear counterpoints for the Admin’s actions.
The Brits do this. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...