Laddeeinred
@laddeeinred.bsky.social
Human fighting hard for democracy every day. Kindness matters. My filter is fraying at the edges. Friend to almost all (Not MAGA or any Republican). Democrat. Veteran. No DMs.
The federal occupation of Minnesota must be understood as an assault not only on the people of the state but also on fundamental democratic principles of due process, equal protection, and rule of law. https://dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/trump-2026-midterm-elections-democracy-twin-cities/
Operation Metro Surge Wasn't the End - Dissent Magazine
The Minnesota movement still holds important lessons for those working to defend democracy in the Trump era.
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According to Puck, Hegseth reportedly hopes Marsha Blackburn will appoint him to her vacant seat so he can flee a potential congressional impeachment. VOTE EARLY IN PERSON. DROP OFF BALLOTS TO YOUR CLERK: lincolnsquare.media #PeteHegseth #Tennessee #VoteBlue
This is horrific. Nothing like a summary to portray the life of a narcissistic serial rapist.
@GottaLaff@gottalaff.bsky.social · 4h ago
In the last 2 days… TWO DAYS 1) Accused of violent rape by Miss Switzerland 2) sent DoJ to interfere in state elections 3) slurred an entire black nation as criminal 4) lied that Iran declared war on us 5) supported attacks on victim of child rape 6) son in law took $50M bribe to fire SoS
“[W]hen Trump says “We’re making a freaking fortune,” what he really means is that his policies are taking more than half a trillion dollars at an annual rate out of the pockets of ordinary Americans, and giving that money to the oil industry” which gave 88% of its 2024 campaign contributions 2 GOP.
Trump Doesn’t Give a Damn About Your Problems
As the midterms loom, he’s finally admitting the obvious
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I love that James Talarico is leaning into trashing Elon Musk. Musk is trying to buy himself a senator with Ken Paxton. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/u...
In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Leans Into Growing Rivalry With Elon Musk
On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.
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Lovin the dumbbells getting schooled.
Brant Reeves@bireeves95.bsky.social · 16h agoQuite the Response…..
TX has the 8th largest economy in the country. But as the incredible documentary “The Long Game” shows, the state has been working to dismantle-not strengthen - public education. Thank you @texasaft.org for hosting tonight’s screening, and for fighting for strong public schools for all students.
"a nonpartisan organization dedicated to restoring criminal accountability for public officials and law enforcement who break the law in the United States" This is an excellent idea:
Laurence H. Tribe@tribelaw.bsky.social · 17h agoFormer Prosecutors and Human Rights Leaders Launch The Rule of Law Project ruleoflawproject.org/news/project...
If we didn’t know that the Republicans will be attempting unprecedented levels of cheating, well beyond just voter suppression (which IS cheating), this would be comforting. But they will, so every one of those blue votes need to show up and #VOTE no matter how hard it is. Turn out wins elections.
Polling USA@usapolling.bsky.social · 16h agoMichigan Polling: Senate: 🔵 El-Sayed: 51% 🔴 Rogers: 45% Governor: 🔵 Benson: 52% 🔴 James: 45% Glengariff / Oct 22, 2026
President Donald Trump's Justice Department faced a wave of ridicule Monday after a federal appeals court rejected its emergency effort to intervene in California's election.
‘So much losing’: Legal experts astounded after Trump DOJ’s brutal election defeat
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department faced a wave of ridicule Monday after a federal appeals court rejected its emergency effort to intervene in California’s election.“So much losing for DoJ on election stuff,” former national security official Brian P. McKeon wrote on social media.The 9th U....
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Our Founders understood that despite the relative success of their earlier efforts, the contest between liberty and despotism around the world—and even in the United States—had not ended. Let's not make them spin in their graves next Tuesday.
Trump’s Rallies Have Become What He Covets: Ass
Fake-ass promises, real ass obsession.
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@marypeltola.com is the only candidate running for #AKSEN who isn't focused on playing the stock market. In the Senate, she'll fight to ban congressional stock trading so lawmakers, like Sen. Dan Sullivan, can't use insider information to get rich.
ECU Request for Investigation into Senator Dan Sullivan
ECU request for investigation into Senator Daniel S. Sullivan on Stop Trading on potential Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act violation, filed September 30th, 2026.
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Almost a third of Americans say that one surprise bill could sink them financially. We don’t have a ‘booming’ economy if families are constantly living on the edge trying to survive each day. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘We don’t have inflation’? Five charts show the US economic reality of Trump’s second term so far
As the US midterm elections approach, we take a look at data to see a true picture of the US economy under Trump
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Your vote Nov 3rd stops the wannabe dictator, Trump & wannabe white christian nationalist crusader, Hegseth from getting their offensive Dept of War. It's "waste, fraud & abuse" of a least $125 million taxpayer dollars. Send a clear message supporting our troops share.google/XbPD1xhBgmoe...
Pentagon presses Congress to keep measure changing name to ‘Department of War’
The Pentagon is pressing Congress to keep measures in the annual defense policy bill that would formally authorize the name change from Department of Defense to “Department of War.” “Pr…
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But he will if they give him lots of money.
Elizabeth Warren@warren.senate.gov · 22h agoRalphs Food for Less Mariano’s Smith’s Harris Teeter Kroger ALREADY owns all these grocery stores. Now, Kroger wants to buy Giant Eagle too. Less competition could mean higher grocery costs for YOU. Donald Trump shouldn't just rubber-stamp this merger.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services tried to illegally ban nonpartisan groups from registering new U.S. citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies held at agency offices. We sued and got that rule permanently banned. Now, the @lwv.org can continue this important work.
NEW INTERVIEW: Rep Justin J. Pearson (@justinjpearson.bsky.social) “We hear from Republicans & independents. We’re tapping into frustration with a status quo my Trump Puppet opponent Brent Taylor helped create… The South has something to say.” Full: www.instagram.com/reel/De-E_2u...
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza brought with her a red cooler of chicken and pork tamales and a spork. Cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee and her team strolled in wearing physician white coats.
On last day to turn in signatures for 2027 Chicago mayoral race, candidates try to stand out
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If January 6 wasn't enough to turn Republicans against Trump, don't expect them to uphold democracy in the midterms. Watch LP Senior Advisor Stuart Stevens on MSNOW:
