The Tobster
@thetobster.bsky.social
Been Democrat since birth. Was Obama Neighborhood Team Leader for both elections. Was manager for two local elections. Religious School teacher, and have no patience for anyone who voted for the Felon
The states of Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more in stores.
States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Three states this year became the first ones to enact laws restricting companies from using personal data such as browsing history or shopping habits to set individualized prices on goods and services...
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ICYMI last night, DHS is currently being fined every day for contempt of court until it coughs up the cell phone records of officers involved in immigration stops in L.A. last year that looked like racial profiling rather than reasonable cause. short thread -->
Gabriel Malor@gabrielmalor.bsky.social · 18h agoFed. judge holds DHS in civil contempt of court for refusing "intentionally and not in good faith" to provide plaintiffs with phone images they intend to use to prove DHS was racially profiling people arrested in Los Angeles without reasonable suspicion. Order from July 28, unsealed today.
This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the threats began. Well, we know who made the threats, Trump MAGA Thugs
In the 1950s we had 700 different chemicals in our food Today we have over 10,000 in our food In Europe, they only have 700 still today. Kelloggs makes the safer Canadian version and the American version. Two different options, same manufacturer. Americans have been sold out sadly.
Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November.
A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election…
Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as today - The Associated Press. And if you believe this, I have a wonderful bridge to sell you.
The 2026 Democratic primaries show a party debating its future direction. Progressives and moderates may disagree on methods, but both sides are focused on addressing healthcare, economic security, and voters’ concerns. www.reuters.com/world/us/shi...
Shifting left, Democrats see universal health care, taxing the rich as 'essential,' Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Liberal Democrats now make up a clear majority of their party and view universal healthcare, greater abortion access and higher taxes on the rich as essential political positions, underscoring how De...
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Global warming is real and we need to fight it. But climate data is starting to look like NBA stats: combine enough variables and there’s always a new “record” or “first ever.” Data matters. Not every possible combination of data does. Fear-driven statistics don’t bring solutions.
A vote to confirm Todd Blanche is a vote against justice for Epstein survivors.
El-Sayed: We live in an era where we continue to see a few very small people try to define America as being as small as they are. We can't control the past 250 years. What we can do is build the next 250
RFK Jr's CDC reportedly scaled back foodborne disease tracking last year, removing cyclospora from mandatory reporting. The CDC also lost roughly 3,000 employees since 2025. Now a cyclosporiasis outbreak has killed 2 and sickened thousands across 45 states. "Make America Healthy Again."
The “Why would a woman I’ve made worry that I will hurt her if she displeases me cook to placate me?” question is only asked by the least self-aware domestic abusers.
Therefore, the corruption of politics by capital is a deep-rooted cancer
ProPublica@propublica.org · 2d agoNEW: Two government watchdog groups have demanded an investigation into whether FCC officials violated ethics requirements by accepting luxury gala tickets from Paramount as it sought federal approval for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
This is such complete and utter bullshit on the part of Thom Tillis and John Cornyn. Giving the Trump crime family immunity from tax audits remains as corrupt as anything we’ve ever seen in this country. Todd Blanche should be impeached, not confirmed.
Josh Gerstein@joshgerstein.bsky.social · 2d agoJUST IN: Tillis confirms he is on board with Cornyn to vote yes on Blanche for AG, after Blanche renounces Anti-Weaponization Fund in writing & asserts that the waiver of any past taxes due is limited to POTUS, Don Jr., Eric & Trump Org. Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Every court victory matters, but some are sweeter than others. Congrats to the Elias Law Group team and our client Senate Majority PAC for this well earned victory for free speech and the 1st Amendment.
www.huffpost.com/entry/wesley.... Cori Bush isn’t a true progressive, she didn’t do her job, didn’t attend committee meetings, nor vote on most bills. She ignored entire sections of her community, and really was interested only in herself. I am one of a group who she ignored, and am glad she lost
Wesley Bell Beats Back Cori Bush Comeback Bid
The incumbent Democrat won a rematch against the progressive he ousted in 2024.
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Happy birthday to an actual President, Barack Obama. 💙
Stolen valor from Mr. Bone Spurs. An insult to every man and woman who has worn the uniform.
Incredible nonsense from John Cornyn. True, the harm to Epstein’s victims can’t be remedied by a “no” vote. But why should Blanche’s corrupt cover-up of the Epstein files—in violation of a Congressional mandate(!)—be rewarded by “yes”? Can’t get any more craven than this.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterdayCornyn justifies his support for Blanche: "That's one of those things that can't be remedied by a 'no' vote"
So now the next step is to find out what Capital One's months-long anti-money laundering review by professionals with decades of law enforcement experience discovered about Trump's 300+ accounts...
MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 23h agoPhang: "Capital One said, 'We don't want the business anymore of the 45th president of the United States, his businesses, his failed sons, and his revocable trust.' So you can imagine -- I am just hypothesizing... but it suggests whatever Capital One uncovered was pretty bad. Makes you wonder..."
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Democratic primary for St. Louis congressional seat - Missouri Independent. Wesley Bell is a Congressman who has done his job for ALL his constituents, not just a few. I am proud he is my Congressman.
If you aren't angry then you aren't paying attention.
This Thursday, SpaceX insiders will be released from their first post-IPO stock lockup and can cash out early. As I've been saying, this has all the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme.
www.washingtonpost.com/elections/20.... Cori Bush never represented ALL the constituents in MO 1, Bell has. He has been effective, and actually votes for bills, doesn’t play games or hate any of those living in his district. I am PROUD to have him as MY Congressman.
Live results: Wesley Bell defeats anti-AIPAC challenge from Cori Bush
The House Democratic incumbent from Missouri faced a left-wing challenge from Bush, who lost the seat in 2024 after AIPAC poured millions into the race.
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