MussDaddy
@blueskydogforever.bsky.social
Stay-at-home dad in PDX; informed, engaged, pragmatic citizen; volunteer for democracy and climate. Family project manager. Compassionate, assertive, humanist. Anti-MAGA forever.
NEW: Just got a lovely email from the Alex Vindman campaign asking us to UNITE behind Angie Nixon and to donate in support of her campaign. Thank you, @avindman.bsky.social! You can contribute here: angienixon.com
Days After The Lever Revealed His AI Investments, Mike Rogers Flipped On Data Centers
Days After The Lever Revealed His AI Investments, Mike Rogers Flipped On Data Centers
The GOP Michigan Senate candidate now supports a one-year moratorium on data center construction in the Wolverine State.
levernews.com
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/b...
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues (Gift Article)
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
nytimes.com
Real data showing real harm to Oregon. This Tariff Impact Analysis report highlights the tangible impacts the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies have had on Oregon businesses and commerce, including a 17% reduction in exports and an estimated loss of $442 million in revenue.
Newsroom - Governor's Office
apps.oregon.gov
On Saturday, I conducted oversight at the Northwest Detention Facility with Rep. Randall, leaving with more questions than answers. As a member of Congress, I will continue to demand accountability and transparency. Oregonians deserve answers. Abolish ICE.
Oregon politician makes unannounced visit to ICE detention center in Tacoma. Here’s what she learned
Up to 140 people may be taking part in a hunger strike at the regional immigration center in Washington state.
oregonlive.com
Meanwhile, back in Oregon, the best MAGA are behaving as expected
Chavez-DeRemer calls on Americans to embrace data centers, ‘AI boom’ in new role
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The former U.S. Secretary of Labor, who also previously served as the U.S. representative for Oregon’s fifth congressional district, has found herself a new job. …
koin.com
The premise is….. “When you do it out in the open, they let you get away with it.”
Trump Family’s World Liberty Financial Gets Preliminary Approval to Launch a Bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gives the flagship crypto venture a conditional approval to be a trust bank.
wsj.com
Fox News graphic claims falsely that the average price of gas one year ago was $4.13, lower than it is right now. It was actually $3.14!
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel Minnesota to provide access to its statewide voter registration data. Another victory for my firm and our clients. DOJ is now 0-23. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/minnes...
🚨 United States v. Simon
Learn more here.
democracydocket.com
Outrageous. Let’s see the few republicans to speak up actually blame Trump here instead of “bad advice”
I am headed to the Northwest Detention ICE Facility because there are reports of a hunger strike and inhumane conditions. As a member of Congress, I am committed to effectively performing my oversight duties. We will send more updates as we have them. Stay loud.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern... US District Judge Lynn Winmill in Boise said in an 81-page ruling issued late on Thursday that the right to a health-preserving abortion is protected by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. #Abortion
Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, US judge rules
A U.S. judge has ruled that Idaho's near-total abortion ban is unconstitutional because it provides exceptions when abortions are life-saving and not for broader risks to pregnant women's health.
reuters.com
It’s the economy AND psychopathology, stupid. What a deplorable, tacky, crazy liar.
Trump dismisses concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln, saying its record-breaking 250 days at sea ‘not nearly enough’ – live
President claims families not worried, despite relatives raising concerns, but confirms USS George Washington will replace aircraft carrier on Iran mission
theguardian.com
DONALD TRUMP PROMISED Americans a new golden age. Unfortunately, it turns out to be a golden age for diarrhea and white-collar crime.
Trump’s Gift to the Money Launderers
Treasury isn’t merely shutting down an anti-corruption database. It’s deleting the data so future investigators can’t use it.
open.substack.com
“.. The US National Debt has increased by over $550 billion — since July 1st.” - Bilello
In case there are idiot anti-vaxxers on BlueSky, this is for y'all.... www.snopes.com/fact-check/f...
Fauci didn't cover up data supposedly showing COVID-19 vaccine had 82% miscarriage rate
Social media posts misrepresented data from a 2021 study — and inaccurately said Fauci hid the numbers.
snopes.com
But of course…. Top Trump official asked for more resources to fight a small fire near his Idaho ranch wapo.st/4wZEqPD
Top Trump official asked for more resources to fight a small fire near his Idaho ranch
Michael Boren, who oversees the U.S. Forest Service, asked for more aircraft to contain a seven-acre blaze last month, officials said.
wapo.st
A federal judge in Washington state has sanctioned ICE $5,000 in compensatory damages and $11,000 in attorneys fees for illegally transfering a man twice in violation of her orders. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Francesca Hong, like Haley Stevens last week, showing how it’s done
Francesca Hong 홍윤정@francescahongwi.bsky.social · last wk.
In Anthony, New Mexico, ICE goons pulled assault rifles on an unarmed family, aiming weapons at women filming on their phones and children still weeping from being pepper-sprayed for daring to ask questions. ICE and HSI’s sickening excuse for terrorizing kids? Officer safety and an imminent threat
More deplorable policies that intentionally harm people in America.
Jose Pagliery@josepagliery.bsky.social · last wk.Read her letter.
As the Grasshopper Fire nears our mountain communities, make sure you are prepared. Sign up for emergency alerts at ORalert.gov & pack a go-bag for emergencies. Thank you to all of our first responders for running toward fire so we don’t have to. We are in this together—stand together and stay loud.
@suricrowe.bsky.social: "It's crazy that we've been brainwashed to think that universal healthcare is a bad thing."