Dr. Martin Pratt, Ph.D.(Hon)

🚨BREAKING: The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated state law when he seized roughly 650,000 ballots from last year’s special redistricting election after pursuing debunked claims of a massive ballot discrepancy. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Bud …. Sally fields TOUGH!!!! 😤

Trump used the presidency to wipe out his own real estate debt while adding trillions to ours. If any worker did this with company funds, they'd be in handcuffs. The Oval Office has clearly become a personal ATM for him. #CorruptTrumpRegime

It’s so fucked up they let Zuck do shit after the Metaverse. You shouldn’t be able to run a company after that shit.

So a court told #USPS to stop screening mail ballots, and instead of stopping, they just went quieter about it? A whistleblower says one glitchy barcode scan can wipe out thousands of ballots at once, right before the midterms. That should make your blood boil. It does mine! 😡 #CorruptTrumpRegime

Good morning friends, 9/11 will always remain a day of horror, pain and grief. Many people, including first responders like @johnfeal9117.bsky.social had to deal with the (also legal) aftermath for years. I will always honor the victims and heroes of 9/11, search & rescue dogs included 🦮 #sept11

Whoa in Iowa ??? 👀

I think it's under-appreciated how much the threat of physical violence by Trump supporters is an undercurrent in our politics, keeping a lot of people who might otherwise speak out quiet.

Meanwhile, on Wikipedia: "If you have a history of AI use, we will expunge everything you have added since ChatGPT went live, because nuking you from orbit is the only way to be sure" (paraphrased) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Democrats Flip Two Florida House Seats Including Trump’s District – MishTalk share.google/3kPmDhb4pgbP...

I'm attending Fair Fight's event, “Creators Cohort Briefing” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/fairfight/ev...

Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval for what they warn is a potentially illegal campaign.

In case you’re wondering how MAGA is taking the news. Let’s just say the group chat is in full meltdown mode. Here’s what the loudest right wing voices are saying: 📌 Tucker Carlson: the decision to attack Iran “absolutely disgusting and evil.” 🧵

The same people who said Trump wasn’t a racist said he would be good for the economy. This Trump economy is a disaster. #TrumpFumbled

#TrumpFumbled

“CBS LA: Video shows immigration agents clashing with protesters in Ventura County” This ICE-hole picked up this small woman in a hat and dress, then slammed her on the concrete. Then, when a male bystander tried to help her, they blasted him with pepper spray! #FuckICE #ProudBlue #ICE

Have a good night friends!! A little story to end the day. Have an evening, y'all! #SheShed #FuckICE

"The question we face is whether the sovereign states will use their constitutional authority to protect the rights of citizens against a tyrannical federal regime, including by holding federal officers responsible for their crimes." Good @davidrlurie.com overview of this at @atrupar.com's place:

Morning

This city belongs to you. youtu.be/Nf4aPjPu6pk

@mayorwu.boston.gov served a #CupOfJoe w/ a message. “Boston always shows up, for the nation we built and the people we love.” Democrats get the job done. This is what democracy looks like.

He's gonna pardon Ghislaine and she's gonna say under oath Michelle Obama did January 6th.

You may want to sit down for this, but the overwhelming majority of those on Medicaid work either full or part-time. And more of those who don’t, can’t because they are care-givers vs. those on disability etc. #TheMoreYouKnow💫 www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

“You’re terminated because…?” Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside. DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”

OK, but in a "gotta hand it to the WaPo" moment (their reporters specifically) this is great and I'm glad that someone actually did the math wapo.st/41uIOJ4

WHOA! Consumer confidence took a 7-point nosedive—the biggest drop since 2021—hitting 98.3 this month, worse than expected and the lowest since June 2024. After everything we’ve seen since Trump moved back into the White House, who really expects the economy to improve anytime soon?

whoa .... the resources money grab here is so blatant be sure to follow @thebenote.bsky.social for more

👇Dee Eee Fucking Ayiyi👇

Bills of affordability - Save the Economy Act or Anti-recession act

OF COURSE HE DID. Elmo can’t cut corners with Space-X if he’s actually being monitored for safety and following regulations to prevent disasters. He literally believes in let them make mistakes and pay fines after - no matter how many people die or what it does to the environment etc etc:

Yup

Team meeting at #WeWork in Center City today! 🙌 Love getting together to brainstorm and find fun ways to connect Philly to sustainable solutions. Next event is 2/11 - comment MOTION and we will send you the link! (Missing our Civics Reporter Angie today 😭)

Dems should call for immediate hearings on what caused tonight’s plane crash, including the impact of the removal of FAA safety protocols and personnel.

Craven

Ooooo that is good

Bill Clinton banned assault weapons in 1994; mass shootings dropped by 43%. George W. Bush and the GOP let the assault weapons ban expire in 2004; mass shootings increased by 245%. These numbers tell the whole story.

Thanks for the clear sharp insights as always #SaturdayShoutout keep it up @thebenote.bsky.social << follow them

All she needs now is for her healthcare to be denied for surgery and it will be a great illustration of the American experience.