Jules
@synathroesmus.bsky.social
Wisconsinite, writer, political junkie, media critic, progressive, freelancer, cool aunt, film geek, capricorn, feminist, gothic gardener, curious digger of information, pragmatist, and future ghost. Always stays to the end of the credits.
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So important. What they say is not the story. That is never the story. What happened is the story. Write what happened.
Media: do not lead with the false government framing of what happened
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
So important. What they say is not the story. That is never the story. What happened is the story. Write what happened.
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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Yes, thank goodness we dodged that bullet. 🙄
The concern was that he would not hand over power to his VP and the country would be run for years by a dying man in failing health and poor mental acuity.
January 24, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Yes, thank goodness we dodged that bullet. 🙄
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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This picture breaks my heart. This is not a criminal, this is someone’s kid. Another reason we need accountability for ICE, now.
ICE agents in Minnesota detained at least four children from the same school district, including a 5-year-old, deepening skepticism about the Trump administration’s claims of targeting violent criminals. https://wapo.st/4sQVmpA
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 AM
This picture breaks my heart. This is not a criminal, this is someone’s kid. Another reason we need accountability for ICE, now.
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they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
they didn’t leak it to make the shooter look innocent, but to make the victim look guilty. not guilty of a crime. guilty of having a visibly queer wife. guilty of liberalism. guilty of opposing the regime. they don’t seek to exonerate themselves, only to demonstrate who deserves to die.
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Note:
Several legal experts whom I interviewed were nonplussed that this sentence was allowed in Cervera's testimony, since it called for a legal conclusion that was, effectively, a guilty verdict.
They wondered whether there was an objection or mistrial motion.
There wasn't.
Several legal experts whom I interviewed were nonplussed that this sentence was allowed in Cervera's testimony, since it called for a legal conclusion that was, effectively, a guilty verdict.
They wondered whether there was an objection or mistrial motion.
There wasn't.
December 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Note:
Several legal experts whom I interviewed were nonplussed that this sentence was allowed in Cervera's testimony, since it called for a legal conclusion that was, effectively, a guilty verdict.
They wondered whether there was an objection or mistrial motion.
There wasn't.
Several legal experts whom I interviewed were nonplussed that this sentence was allowed in Cervera's testimony, since it called for a legal conclusion that was, effectively, a guilty verdict.
They wondered whether there was an objection or mistrial motion.
There wasn't.
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Biskupic says that the side entrance where the restricted jury hallway emptied into the public hallway “10 ft, 11 inches" from the main entrance.
"That’s what she’s on trial for,” Biskupic says.
The agents were waiting in that hallway for the defendant and chose not to arrest him there, he notes.
"That’s what she’s on trial for,” Biskupic says.
The agents were waiting in that hallway for the defendant and chose not to arrest him there, he notes.
December 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Biskupic says that the side entrance where the restricted jury hallway emptied into the public hallway “10 ft, 11 inches" from the main entrance.
"That’s what she’s on trial for,” Biskupic says.
The agents were waiting in that hallway for the defendant and chose not to arrest him there, he notes.
"That’s what she’s on trial for,” Biskupic says.
The agents were waiting in that hallway for the defendant and chose not to arrest him there, he notes.
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Law Forward played a critical role in exposing the fraudulent electors' scheme. Our civil suit uncovered documents that proved the scheme was cooked up in #Wisconsin before being spread to other states, resulting in an attack on the US Capitol. (1/2)
No one has faced trial for 2020 ‘fake electors’ plan. In Wisconsin, it might happen.
Criminal cases over a “fake elector” scheme to keep Donald Trump in office after his 2020 election loss have mostly run aground. In Wisconsin, a case involving three key figures in the effort might be...
www.csmonitor.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Law Forward played a critical role in exposing the fraudulent electors' scheme. Our civil suit uncovered documents that proved the scheme was cooked up in #Wisconsin before being spread to other states, resulting in an attack on the US Capitol. (1/2)
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He's a doctor. He 100% understands how health insurance works and why risk pools are critical.
He just doesn't care.
He just doesn't care.
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
He's a doctor. He 100% understands how health insurance works and why risk pools are critical.
He just doesn't care.
He just doesn't care.
You can't fight if you've been caught and y'all just voluntarily put your hands up and surrendered to the Republicans today. Either you knew exactly what was going on and gave yourself cover with your meaningless "no" vote or you're too weak of a leader to control your caucus. Either one isn't good.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
You can't fight if you've been caught and y'all just voluntarily put your hands up and surrendered to the Republicans today. Either you knew exactly what was going on and gave yourself cover with your meaningless "no" vote or you're too weak of a leader to control your caucus. Either one isn't good.
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if you genuinely think Schumer and Democratic leadership opposed this & Republicans coincidentally got exactly the number of votes they needed to avoid a filibuster and none of those votes are from Democratic Senators who are up for reelection in the midterms next year, I have a bridge to sell you.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
if you genuinely think Schumer and Democratic leadership opposed this & Republicans coincidentally got exactly the number of votes they needed to avoid a filibuster and none of those votes are from Democratic Senators who are up for reelection in the midterms next year, I have a bridge to sell you.
Actually, @hassan.senate.gov, you and your seven Democrat conspirators are at the "fool me again, shame on me" part of this equation because everyone knows that Republicans will never do the right thing. #TheHatefulEight
Agree.
Sen Hassan, asked what will happen if Republicans don't carry out the deal, "Well, shame on them."
This is not what people were mobilizing for on Oct 18.
Sen Hassan, asked what will happen if Republicans don't carry out the deal, "Well, shame on them."
This is not what people were mobilizing for on Oct 18.
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Actually, @hassan.senate.gov, you and your seven Democrat conspirators are at the "fool me again, shame on me" part of this equation because everyone knows that Republicans will never do the right thing. #TheHatefulEight
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
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I’m old enough to remember when Bernie called Planned Parenthood “part of the establishment.”
Or when progressives went Gaga over Aaron Coleman in Kansas even after he admitted to revenge porn
Maybe you guys should cool your jets and, you know, vet people before getting matching bestie tattoos
Or when progressives went Gaga over Aaron Coleman in Kansas even after he admitted to revenge porn
Maybe you guys should cool your jets and, you know, vet people before getting matching bestie tattoos
Bernie about Platner,
“In all due respect, all right, what I'm worried about, 50,000 Americans may die unnecessarily? And you're worried about a tattoo?"
When I asked about his comments about sexual assault, he said "Have you served four tours of duty?" I said "I have not."
Bernie: "Ok"
“In all due respect, all right, what I'm worried about, 50,000 Americans may die unnecessarily? And you're worried about a tattoo?"
When I asked about his comments about sexual assault, he said "Have you served four tours of duty?" I said "I have not."
Bernie: "Ok"
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I’m old enough to remember when Bernie called Planned Parenthood “part of the establishment.”
Or when progressives went Gaga over Aaron Coleman in Kansas even after he admitted to revenge porn
Maybe you guys should cool your jets and, you know, vet people before getting matching bestie tattoos
Or when progressives went Gaga over Aaron Coleman in Kansas even after he admitted to revenge porn
Maybe you guys should cool your jets and, you know, vet people before getting matching bestie tattoos
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these are a different set of republican racist texts than the previous set of republican racist and nazi texts
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
these are a different set of republican racist texts than the previous set of republican racist and nazi texts
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EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
October 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
Anyone who has followed former WI Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman knows that ethical violations have swirled around his entire career but this is the first time that he's been held to account. I just wonder if he's still employed by the conservative Thomas More Society in some legal capacity.
NEW: A formal recommendation of punishment for Michael Gableman, whose career rise and fall set him apart in Wisconsin legal and political history, signals the end of a case that has been humiliating for the former state Supreme Court justice and the court itself.
Supreme Court should suspend Michael Gableman’s law license for 3 years, referee says
The punishment would be for the former Supreme Court justice’s conduct in investigating the 2020 election
wisconsinwatch.org
September 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Anyone who has followed former WI Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman knows that ethical violations have swirled around his entire career but this is the first time that he's been held to account. I just wonder if he's still employed by the conservative Thomas More Society in some legal capacity.
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Maybe putting a podcaster and a Mar-a-Lago groupie in charge of the FBI wasn’t the best plan.
September 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Maybe putting a podcaster and a Mar-a-Lago groupie in charge of the FBI wasn’t the best plan.
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You can write this only if, by virtue of your income, identity, or both, you are utterly removed from the consequences of politics. To pretend that the racist, misogynistic, anti-gay vileness that Kirk spent his life spreading is secondary to the fact that he spread it "the right way" is appalling.
Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...
Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
www.nytimes.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
You can write this only if, by virtue of your income, identity, or both, you are utterly removed from the consequences of politics. To pretend that the racist, misogynistic, anti-gay vileness that Kirk spent his life spreading is secondary to the fact that he spread it "the right way" is appalling.
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We all knew that was their plan. It has always been that. #WIunion #goptaxscam
BUT HERE IS THE THING
Per JCT, Congress' official scorekeeper, the bottom 20% of households - tens of millions of Americans - will see a TAX INCREASE beginning in 2029.
Republicans are cutting taxes for billionaires AND RAISING TAXES ON WORKING PEOPLE
Per JCT, Congress' official scorekeeper, the bottom 20% of households - tens of millions of Americans - will see a TAX INCREASE beginning in 2029.
Republicans are cutting taxes for billionaires AND RAISING TAXES ON WORKING PEOPLE
May 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We all knew that was their plan. It has always been that. #WIunion #goptaxscam
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Wisconsin has a history of fighting injustice. Judge Dugan is the latest example.
opinion by @normeisen.bsky.social and @jeffmandell.bsky.social www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...
opinion by @normeisen.bsky.social and @jeffmandell.bsky.social www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...
Wisconsin has a history of fighting injustice. Judge Dugan is the latest example. | Opinion
The charges against a Milwaukee judge have echoes of the case of Joshua Glover, an enslaved man who found freedom in Wisconsin and escaped to Canada.
www.jsonline.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wisconsin has a history of fighting injustice. Judge Dugan is the latest example.
opinion by @normeisen.bsky.social and @jeffmandell.bsky.social www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...
opinion by @normeisen.bsky.social and @jeffmandell.bsky.social www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...
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