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PRO DEMOCRACY. ANTI CONVICTED FELONS, STUPIDITY, CULTS AND FASCISM.
PRO DEMOCRACY. ANTI CONVICTED FELONS, STUPIDITY, CULTS AND FASCISM.
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· Nov 12
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To recap: My law firm represented Black and Latino voters in striking down Texas' new congressional map.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.
In a remarkable and deeply unconventional dissent, U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry E. Smith unleashed a blistering and bizarre attack on his fellow judges after a federal court struck down Texas’ unconstitutional racial gerrymander. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In Unhinged Dissent, Texas Judge Attacks Colleagues — and George Soros
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
To recap: My law firm represented Black and Latino voters in striking down Texas' new congressional map.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.
The dissenting opinion mentions George Soros 17 times and me and my law firm 3 times (all about how connected to Soros I allegedly am). I have never seen anything like it.
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Gee, no big press gathering in the Oval Office for Trump’s signing of the Epstein files bill. I wonder why not. Also wondering how closely the signature matches the one on the Epstein birthday note. Also wondering if we’ll really see the Epstein files or if he’ll claim loopholes for years.
November 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Gee, no big press gathering in the Oval Office for Trump’s signing of the Epstein files bill. I wonder why not. Also wondering how closely the signature matches the one on the Epstein birthday note. Also wondering if we’ll really see the Epstein files or if he’ll claim loopholes for years.
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I know everyone is used to Trump’s corruption by now, but I must point out that Trump making big governmental announcements exclusively on a social media site he owns is a monetization of his office that no honest politician would even consider doing.
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I know everyone is used to Trump’s corruption by now, but I must point out that Trump making big governmental announcements exclusively on a social media site he owns is a monetization of his office that no honest politician would even consider doing.
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the level of incompetence, far too much www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
the level of incompetence, far too much www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
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Breaking: The House voted unanimously, 426-0, to strip a provision in the funding bill that allowed senators to sue the government for $500K if their phone data was searched without their knowledge.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Breaking: The House voted unanimously, 426-0, to strip a provision in the funding bill that allowed senators to sue the government for $500K if their phone data was searched without their knowledge.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
The provision was designed for GOP senators to sue over the Jack Smith investigation.
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I can’t get over how giddy Trump was in the company of Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He only really happy when he’s in the company of rich murderers (MBS) and rapists (Epstein). Just sickening.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I can’t get over how giddy Trump was in the company of Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He only really happy when he’s in the company of rich murderers (MBS) and rapists (Epstein). Just sickening.
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Marist finds Democrats up 55/41 on the generic ballot: maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/a-look...
That may be a factor of an enthusiasm gap mixed with a serving of outlier, but also it’s not a shocker in light of the sheer extent of Democrats’ sweeping wins in November.
That may be a factor of an enthusiasm gap mixed with a serving of outlier, but also it’s not a shocker in light of the sheer extent of Democrats’ sweeping wins in November.
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Marist finds Democrats up 55/41 on the generic ballot: maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/a-look...
That may be a factor of an enthusiasm gap mixed with a serving of outlier, but also it’s not a shocker in light of the sheer extent of Democrats’ sweeping wins in November.
That may be a factor of an enthusiasm gap mixed with a serving of outlier, but also it’s not a shocker in light of the sheer extent of Democrats’ sweeping wins in November.
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Remember on that date in February Trump abused and betrayed a democratic ally while on Nov. 18, he excused a brutal murder, blamed the victim and sucked up to a rich Saudi prince calling him “one of the most respected people in the world.”
Never forget this day, February 28, 2025, when an American president abused and betrayed a democratic ally in the midst of a barbaric war with Russia. This grotesque stain will never wash away.
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Remember on that date in February Trump abused and betrayed a democratic ally while on Nov. 18, he excused a brutal murder, blamed the victim and sucked up to a rich Saudi prince calling him “one of the most respected people in the world.”
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My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
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Good morning everyone!
Democracy Docket v. Washington Post.
Democracy Docket v. Washington Post.
November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Good morning everyone!
Democracy Docket v. Washington Post.
Democracy Docket v. Washington Post.
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“If I thought for a split second Trump’s involvement with sex trafficker and child rapist Jeffrey Epstein—and his continuing indifferent denials—represented about as bad as it could get, his easy dismissal of murder is a reminder there is still worse to come.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
Snapshot: Trump Excuses Murder and Blames the Victim
Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, culpable for the brutal killing of Jamal Khashoggi, enjoyed a warm welcome to Trump's White House
www.americaamerica.news
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“If I thought for a split second Trump’s involvement with sex trafficker and child rapist Jeffrey Epstein—and his continuing indifferent denials—represented about as bad as it could get, his easy dismissal of murder is a reminder there is still worse to come.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
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1/Catherine Lucey, the White House correspondent for Bloomberg, asked Donald Trump about releasing the Epstein files on Air Force One over the weekend. In response, Trump leaned forward, slashing an accusatory finger her direction and barked, “Quiet! Quiet Piggy,” at her.
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
1/Catherine Lucey, the White House correspondent for Bloomberg, asked Donald Trump about releasing the Epstein files on Air Force One over the weekend. In response, Trump leaned forward, slashing an accusatory finger her direction and barked, “Quiet! Quiet Piggy,” at her.
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Some additional context: Of the 19 GOP senators who voted to adjourn today rather than rush a new congressional map, 10 aren't up until 2028 (so they're more shielded from the threat of Trump-backed primaries). And 2 more, whose seat is up in 2026, had already said they're retiring.
Indiana's Senate voted today to adjourn by a vote of 29 to 19, with 19 Republicans joining the chamber's 10 Democrats to defy the governor's wish that the state re-gerrymander asap.
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/18/r...
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/18/r...
Redistricting rift growing among Indiana Republicans • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday made his most overt political threat to recalcitrant Republican state senators over congressional redistricting by saying he could look for ways to “compel” them to ...
indianacapitalchronicle.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Some additional context: Of the 19 GOP senators who voted to adjourn today rather than rush a new congressional map, 10 aren't up until 2028 (so they're more shielded from the threat of Trump-backed primaries). And 2 more, whose seat is up in 2026, had already said they're retiring.
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A federal appeals court has rejected an effort by Trump to revive a "meritless" lawsuit against CNN for the network’s use of the term 'big lie' to describe his 2020 election lies.
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A federal appeals court has rejected an effort by Trump to revive a "meritless" lawsuit against CNN for the network’s use of the term 'big lie' to describe his 2020 election lies.
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Yesterday Trump said Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman, who approved the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, was “highly respected.”
Here are other people Trump has said are “respected”:
Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin
Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jair Bolsonaro
Jill Stein
Judge Aileen Cannon
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Here are other people Trump has said are “respected”:
Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin
Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jair Bolsonaro
Jill Stein
Judge Aileen Cannon
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November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Yesterday Trump said Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman, who approved the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, was “highly respected.”
Here are other people Trump has said are “respected”:
Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin
Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jair Bolsonaro
Jill Stein
Judge Aileen Cannon
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Here are other people Trump has said are “respected”:
Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin
Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jair Bolsonaro
Jill Stein
Judge Aileen Cannon
🧵 1/
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BREAKING:
The Senate has just received the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It now heads to Trump's desk for his signature.
The Senate has just received the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It now heads to Trump's desk for his signature.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
BREAKING:
The Senate has just received the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It now heads to Trump's desk for his signature.
The Senate has just received the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It now heads to Trump's desk for his signature.
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The DOJ has been pressing states since May for their registration rolls, which include sensitive personal information of every single voter, claiming the agency wants to ensure compliance with federal voter laws. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
States Want to Know: Why Does the DOJ Want Their Voter Rolls, Really?
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The DOJ has been pressing states since May for their registration rolls, which include sensitive personal information of every single voter, claiming the agency wants to ensure compliance with federal voter laws. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Judges are just mild inconveniences in the Trump regime's crime spree.
BREAKING: Prosecutors in the Comey case just told the judge that they’re under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether career prosecutors wrote a memo recommending *against* indicting Comey prior to Halligan going to the grand jury.
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Judges are just mild inconveniences in the Trump regime's crime spree.
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Breaking on MS NOW:
The full grand jury never reviewed the indictment it handed up against Comey.
Prosecutors said, instead of presenting a new indictment after the grand jury declined to approve one of the counts, Halligan simply brought an altered version for the grand jury's foreperson to sign.
The full grand jury never reviewed the indictment it handed up against Comey.
Prosecutors said, instead of presenting a new indictment after the grand jury declined to approve one of the counts, Halligan simply brought an altered version for the grand jury's foreperson to sign.
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Breaking on MS NOW:
The full grand jury never reviewed the indictment it handed up against Comey.
Prosecutors said, instead of presenting a new indictment after the grand jury declined to approve one of the counts, Halligan simply brought an altered version for the grand jury's foreperson to sign.
The full grand jury never reviewed the indictment it handed up against Comey.
Prosecutors said, instead of presenting a new indictment after the grand jury declined to approve one of the counts, Halligan simply brought an altered version for the grand jury's foreperson to sign.
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NEW: The prosecution of James Comey is hanging by a thread, besieged on all sides by challenges to the legitimacy of the prosecutor, the grand jury process and the motives for bringing the case in the first place.
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www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
NEW: The prosecution of James Comey is hanging by a thread, besieged on all sides by challenges to the legitimacy of the prosecutor, the grand jury process and the motives for bringing the case in the first place.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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BREAKING: Prosecutors in the Comey case just told the judge that they’re under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether career prosecutors wrote a memo recommending *against* indicting Comey prior to Halligan going to the grand jury.
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BREAKING: Prosecutors in the Comey case just told the judge that they’re under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether career prosecutors wrote a memo recommending *against* indicting Comey prior to Halligan going to the grand jury.
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This error could get the case against Comey thrown out.
Breaking on MS NOW:
The full grand jury never reviewed the indictment it handed up against Comey.
Prosecutors said, instead of presenting a new indictment after the grand jury declined to approve one of the counts, Halligan simply brought an altered version for the grand jury's foreperson to sign.
The full grand jury never reviewed the indictment it handed up against Comey.
Prosecutors said, instead of presenting a new indictment after the grand jury declined to approve one of the counts, Halligan simply brought an altered version for the grand jury's foreperson to sign.
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This error could get the case against Comey thrown out.
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Unsatisfied with norm-busting mid-decade partisan gerrymanders, House Republicans are now laying down the intellectual groundwork for an unlawful mid-decade census. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
To Weaken Minority Voting Power, Republicans Push For Unprecedented Mid-Decade Census
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Unsatisfied with norm-busting mid-decade partisan gerrymanders, House Republicans are now laying down the intellectual groundwork for an unlawful mid-decade census. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump not only dismissed MBS’ culpability in Khashoggi's brutal murder & blamed the victim for not being more likable. He also rebranded bin Salman, not long ago condemned in civilized countries as a pariah, as “one of the most respected people in the world.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
Snapshot: Trump Excuses Murder and Blames the Victim
Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, culpable for the brutal killing of Jamal Khashoggi, enjoyed a warm welcome to Trump's White House
www.americaamerica.news
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Trump not only dismissed MBS’ culpability in Khashoggi's brutal murder & blamed the victim for not being more likable. He also rebranded bin Salman, not long ago condemned in civilized countries as a pariah, as “one of the most respected people in the world.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
www.americaamerica.news/p/snapshot-t...
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The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank for Jeffrey Epstein's financial records. tinyurl.com/mtdt5ny8
November 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank for Jeffrey Epstein's financial records. tinyurl.com/mtdt5ny8