A child in New York has died of measles. Nobody had died from measles there for more than 30 years. Until today. All of this was preventable. Every measles case, every hospitalization, and every death.
X is to false election rumors what rained-on discarded tires are to baby mosquitos. Consider a wildly misleading claim by right-wing influencer Chaya Raichik (Libs of TikTok) about postal voting and mosques. Community Notes has proved unequal to the challenge, reports @willoremus.com.
The Election Lies Are Already Starting on X
No one is ready for what Elon Musk’s platform could look like on Tuesday.
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really profoundly contemptible stuff this
Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 2d agoHaley Stevens says she is endorsing Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate
BREAKING: Federal court dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Alaska. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
People over-rationalise all the time. Who’s paying this person? Who’s pulling their strings? How does it serve their careers? Nope, some politicians are just really weird and make stupid choices
Domestic violence noted as ‘most prevalent violent crime in Ohio’ as state boosts funding ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/29/d...
Domestic violence noted as 'most prevalent violent crime in Ohio' as state boosts funding • Ohio Capital Journal
With data showing domestic violence as the “most prevalent violent crime in Ohio,” state officials recently announced boosts to domestic violence programs, including survivor services and law…
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The NYT is going for a Pulitzer in the incompetent reporting category. They had a major piece giving background on the Dan Sullivan senator story and never once mentioned that Alaska's ranked-choice voting makes it moot www.nytimes.com/2026/10/31/i...
Inside the Times’s Decisions on the Alaska Senate Race Story
Our investigation found that Democratic operatives were behind a plan to bring a potential spoiler into the Senate race.
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Your periodic reminder that the United States fails basic criteria of democratic process, like equal access to suffrage, & this has been true since the gutting of the VRA: Chart: @cwolbrecht.bsky.social
Andy Craig@andycraig.bsky.social · 3d agoThis is why Alaska had been under VRA Section 5 preclearance before Shelby County.
ok one more thing actually: I am seeing a ton of out of pocket doomer shit, generally, from accounts I’ve never seen before who are not followed by anyone I follow, and I follow four thousand people. some of those accounts are no doubt frightened Americans. some of them are bots.
Saw a movie w friends tonight and politics came up and they were like "dems better hold this every single person in this admin accountable w public trials and prison time." And like....these arent the political pundit class of my social circle. So yeah. Median dem voters I'd say.
'Tragedy in the Bronx: 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a recent Ghanaian immigrant, fatally shot amid alleged bullying. Community demands urgent action against violence and harassment.' www.ebony.com/15-year-old-...
15 Year Old Javits Frimpong Shot and Killed in the Bronx Following Alleged Bullying - EBONY
Tragedy in the Bronx: 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a recent Ghanaian immigrant, fatally shot amid alleged bullying. Community demands urgent action against violence and harassment.
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I don’t think some of you realize how critical this tool will be. It will make mapping dark money networks so much simpler.
Walker Bragman@walkerbragman.bsky.social · 6d agoCool feature from @accountabilityji.bsky.social's forthcoming dark money database: You can plug in up to 5 nonprofits and see the connections between them--personnel, shared donors, event sponsorships, partnerships. Please support this project: www.accountabilityjournalism.org?form=FUNRUPQ...
A federal judge issued a sweeping order Friday night blocking the Trump administration from threatening or intimidating election officials amid pressure tactics used by the administration in the weeks leading up to next week’s midterm elections. apple.news/ANcMXsgP5QTC...
Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening election officials — NBC News
The Justice Department recently sent letters to state and local election officials across the country warning them of criminal penalties related to failing to comply with records retention.
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JUST IN: 9th Cir declines en banc rehearing on Trump admin Unlawful Voter Initiative. 7 judges (6 Trump/1 Bush) join dissent from decision to leave in place lower judge’s block on DHS ops that may intimidate citizens. www.documentcloud.org/documents/28... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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Scott Colom, the incredible Democrat running against Cyndi Hyde Smith in Mississippi, just dropped a new campaign ad based on the movie “Sinners.” It’s called “Sinators.” And it’s fantastic 😂😂
We had dinner at Lito's Burritos and the Ofrenda for those killed by ICE was moving, just heartbreaking and infuriating.
Ian McKellen reciting Shakespeare's writing on racist anti-immigration riots in London during his time. It is excellent. They have been banging the same drum for 400 years.
🧐 As of today - @nytimes.com “has now run more than a dozen reports on this matter in just three days.” Meanwhile the NYT “still has not told readers of a new rape allegation against Donald Trump that was made public on Monday …” @jamisonfoser.bsky.social www.findinggravity.net/the-new-york...
supporting a republican when you are a disability rights attorney is fucking insane
I gotta say dem primary voters made some pretty good calls this year in terms of which candidates were going to be serious general election candidates and which ones were egotistical nightmares, as shown by the behavior of the losers
NEW: Texas law requires an investigation when someone dies in jail custody. Sheriff's deputies pressed the thumbprint of a man who was brain dead on a release form to then claim he was no longer in custody. They said—this means you don't need an investigation. Make time for this new reporting.
In Texas, Jailers Rush to Release Dying People to Evade Scrutiny - Bolts
Deputies in Tarrant County put the thumbprint of a man who was brain dead on his release form, highlighting how jails scramble to keep deaths from being investigated. His family, organizers, and a loc...
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NY Times assistant managing editor Patrick Healy gives an unacceptable answer when Marisa Kabas asks him why the NYT's Epstein story this week omitted a new rape accusation against Trump. Healy admits the accuser's past allegations on Trump were deemed credible enough for the Times to print them.
Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social · 4d agoNew — Editor Patrick Healy explains to me NYT’s omission of the new rape details shared by Beatrice Keul in their story about the new House Judiciary Dems report released this week:
When Trump says he "doesn't give a damn" about Americans paying record gas/diesel prices because "we're making a fortune!" he really really truly truly does mean it literally: www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/b...
Olivia Rodrigo gives flowers to Amy Acton during "stupid song" at The Unraveled Tour in Columbus, Ohio.
A tribute to a great man and beloved Captain. ❤️ Sir Patrick's family has requested donations to Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's research, supporting the efforts to solve a disease you all know is close to my heart and has deeply affected so many. Please give to this research if you are able. ✨🍀 -Kate
