Trace
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Human. Values family, friends, a positive outlook mixed with a sarcastic flare. Escapes to redwoods, waterfalls, truck bed camping and highly fictional reading.
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🚨BREAKING: Maine voters rejected a Republican-backed ballot initiative Tuesday that would have imposed new photo ID rules and severely limited mail-in voting — a decisive win for voting rights advocates who said the measure threatened to upend the state’s tradition of accessible elections.
Maine Rejects Anti-Voting Ballot Measure, Reaffirms Voting Access
Read more here.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
🚨BREAKING: Maine voters rejected a Republican-backed ballot initiative Tuesday that would have imposed new photo ID rules and severely limited mail-in voting — a decisive win for voting rights advocates who said the measure threatened to upend the state’s tradition of accessible elections.
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Lol this made me laugh out loud for real
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Lol this made me laugh out loud for real
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Snapshot of tonight:
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Snapshot of tonight:
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
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Extremely 2025 coded - Firefighters are donating their plasma to reduce the forever chemicals in their blood. "If a firefighter donates plasma six times a year, the PFAS in their blood could be reduced by up to 60%." (The plasma is "cleaned" before being used.) www.yourvalley.net/glendale-ind...
Glendale firefighters donate plasma to change out PFAS - Glendale Independent
Across Arizona and the United States, firefighters are facing a cancer epidemic. One cause of this spike in cancer is the record high amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also …
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November 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Extremely 2025 coded - Firefighters are donating their plasma to reduce the forever chemicals in their blood. "If a firefighter donates plasma six times a year, the PFAS in their blood could be reduced by up to 60%." (The plasma is "cleaned" before being used.) www.yourvalley.net/glendale-ind...
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For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
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We just want to take a moment to thank all the poll workers today. It’s been a hectic day, and we know everyone is working hard to keep things running smoothly! 💚
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We just want to take a moment to thank all the poll workers today. It’s been a hectic day, and we know everyone is working hard to keep things running smoothly! 💚
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My email request earlier today of Democracy Docket free subscribers who can afford to pay. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
November 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
My email request earlier today of Democracy Docket free subscribers who can afford to pay. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Obama: When I think back to a year ago, I remember talking to some people, who would say, this election doesn't matter all that much. That however the next president ended up being, it wasn't going to matter to them. If nothing else, the last nine months should have cured us of that idea.
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Obama: When I think back to a year ago, I remember talking to some people, who would say, this election doesn't matter all that much. That however the next president ended up being, it wasn't going to matter to them. If nothing else, the last nine months should have cured us of that idea.
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Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
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Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the most important redistricting and voting rights case of the term. Democracy Docket isn't just covering it for the day. It has been covering this case for years.
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Support its vital work to help keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
October 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the most important redistricting and voting rights case of the term. Democracy Docket isn't just covering it for the day. It has been covering this case for years.
Support its vital work to help keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
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October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
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Washington Post vs Democracy Docket.
If you value independent, pro-democracy media over the false neutrality of legacy outlets, support Democracy Docket by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
If you value independent, pro-democracy media over the false neutrality of legacy outlets, support Democracy Docket by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
October 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Washington Post vs Democracy Docket.
If you value independent, pro-democracy media over the false neutrality of legacy outlets, support Democracy Docket by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
If you value independent, pro-democracy media over the false neutrality of legacy outlets, support Democracy Docket by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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A little fall color above Leavenworth on the Nason Ridge Trail.
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A little fall color above Leavenworth on the Nason Ridge Trail.
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I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.
Will you?
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Will you?
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-re...
I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You?
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.
Will you?
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-re...
Will you?
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-re...
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No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.
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Now THIS is a stamp!
USPS: President Jimmy Carter was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a champion of National Parks, and a strong advocate for human rights. Today, we’re proud to honor his legacy with our newest Forever® stamp. Order yours and other stamp-inspired products here:
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USPS: President Jimmy Carter was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a champion of National Parks, and a strong advocate for human rights. Today, we’re proud to honor his legacy with our newest Forever® stamp. Order yours and other stamp-inspired products here:
b.link/ujyjmd12
October 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Now THIS is a stamp!
USPS: President Jimmy Carter was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a champion of National Parks, and a strong advocate for human rights. Today, we’re proud to honor his legacy with our newest Forever® stamp. Order yours and other stamp-inspired products here:
b.link/ujyjmd12
USPS: President Jimmy Carter was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a champion of National Parks, and a strong advocate for human rights. Today, we’re proud to honor his legacy with our newest Forever® stamp. Order yours and other stamp-inspired products here:
b.link/ujyjmd12
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For the record: Democracy Docket is not for sale and I have no interest in being editor in chief at ABC news.
If you want to support independent, pro-democracy media that will never bow down or compromise, subscribe to Democracy Docket now. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
If you want to support independent, pro-democracy media that will never bow down or compromise, subscribe to Democracy Docket now. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
For the record: Democracy Docket is not for sale and I have no interest in being editor in chief at ABC news.
If you want to support independent, pro-democracy media that will never bow down or compromise, subscribe to Democracy Docket now. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
If you want to support independent, pro-democracy media that will never bow down or compromise, subscribe to Democracy Docket now. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
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I expect flurry of new court cases and filing this week. The best way to stay informed is the subscribe to Democracy Docket for free. If you want to help support the 20 person team, you can become a premium member. Both option are here: hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
September 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I expect flurry of new court cases and filing this week. The best way to stay informed is the subscribe to Democracy Docket for free. If you want to help support the 20 person team, you can become a premium member. Both option are here: hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
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Minutes after the bill was signed, my firm sued on behalf of affected voters. I told you I don 't bluff. Next up is to show that we win.
As soon as the governor signs this illegal bill, Missouri will be sued. I don't bluff and I usually win.
September 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Minutes after the bill was signed, my firm sued on behalf of affected voters. I told you I don 't bluff. Next up is to show that we win.
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My law firm is currently litigating 55 voting and election cases in 25 states. I expect that we will add another 5-6 this week. Please pay attention to what is happening to see and fair elections and democracy in court!
September 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My law firm is currently litigating 55 voting and election cases in 25 states. I expect that we will add another 5-6 this week. Please pay attention to what is happening to see and fair elections and democracy in court!
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As the attacks on democracy increase, supporting independent media has never been more important. I started Democracy Docket in the crucible of 2020 and it has remained fearlessly pro-democracy ever since. No corporate overlords. It will never bow down.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
As the attacks on democracy increase, supporting independent media has never been more important. I started Democracy Docket in the crucible of 2020 and it has remained fearlessly pro-democracy ever since. No corporate overlords. It will never bow down.
Subscribe now to support. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
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DOJ has sued 8 states for protecting their citizens' sensitive voter registration data. My law firm has intervened to oppose DOJ's efforts in the first two states -- Maine and Oregon.
Six more to go...
Six more to go...
September 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
DOJ has sued 8 states for protecting their citizens' sensitive voter registration data. My law firm has intervened to oppose DOJ's efforts in the first two states -- Maine and Oregon.
Six more to go...
Six more to go...