Dave Lester

Dave Lester

@davelester80.bsky.social

Host of the podcast “Does the Bible say THAT?!?” Film watcher. Post-Evangelical. Committed Christian.

1.2K followers716 following2.4K posts

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the babahuck
@tylerhuckabee.bsky.social

“Toxic Empathy” author Allie Beth Stuckey is now asking for folks to understand that ICE has separated a good man from his family over a paperwork issue.

Will Sommer@willsommer.bsky.social

Pro-ICE conservative blogger Samuel Sey, a prominent figure on the evangelical right, has himself been arrested and held for potential ICE deportation.

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Alt National Park Service
@altnps.bsky.social

Attn Seattle voters: Two mail bins containing undelivered ballots were found in a dumpster at Golden Gardens Park, according to King County Elections. All ballots have been reissued to the affected voters, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating.

Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

We are so numb as to not be surprised…

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump on Camp Lejeune water contamination claims: "If we win the House and Senate, I am directing the Department of Justice to settle all remaining legitimate claims as soon as possible ... if we don't win, there's no money."

Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

Reminder that what Elon Musk means when he says ‘free speech’ on social media is not what he practices.

Alex Gibney@alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social

Note: TikTok - 15% owned by Musk pal Larry Ellison - permanently banned our "Musk" the movie account on the platform. www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politic...

hollywoodreporter.comTikTok “Permanently Suspends” the ‘Musk’ Film Ad Account, Raising Suppression Fears (Exclusive)Move comes just as Alex Gibney doc film expands to nearly 500 screens. Distributor Bleecker Street says it is appealing.
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

Even more evil. The stuff of awful regimes happening and funded with our tax dollars. Appalling seems like too mild of a word.

Kyle Cheney@kyledcheney.bsky.social

Attorneys for ICE detainees held at El Paso's Camp East Montana say "dangerous and inhumane" conditions have led to deaths, abuse, sickness and trauma. They're submitting dozens of firsthand declarations and asking a court for emergency relief storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

OSSOFF: Mike Collins called for killing immigrants by throwing them to their deaths out of helicopters. I'd like to hear if Mike Collins stands by that statement. Do you still believe in the extrajudicial killing of immigrants? MIKE COLLINS: *changes topic*

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Phil Lewis
@phillewis.bsky.social

“The New York Times reviewed time-stamped images from a security camera at Mr. Talarico’s home, which were provided by his campaign on the condition they not be published for security reasons. The images showed Mr. Talarico at the home between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8.”

nytimes.comRepublicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio (Gift Article)The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely bef...
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

"...Jesus said, 'If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" - John 8:31-32, NIV

Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

Laugh out loud!

Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li@sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com

i personally would like to live in a large house in a nature preserve with no neighbors that is a five minute walk from grocery stores, nightlife and amenities, a good school, and my six-figure job. i don't see why this is so difficult

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Tom Joscelyn
@tomjoscelyn.bsky.social

There is nothing comparable to this level of corruption in American history.

CNN@cnn.com

Just two days before launching an effort to slash red tape for commercial space transportation, President Trump last month purchased up to $5 million of bonds issued by SpaceX, a major federal contractor run by Elon Musk, according to ethics filings made public on Thursday. https://cnn.it/4rRrZU0

Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

Ongoing evil and cruelty.

Gillian Brockell@gillianbrockell.com

BREAKING: A Trump-appointed judge has ruled DHS violated the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment when it removed Ahmed Soliman to Equatorial Guinea and must facilitate his return to the US. prospect.org/2026/10/07/f...

prospect.orgFederal Judge Rules DHS Must Bring Back Gay Arizona Man Imprisoned in Africa - The American ProspectA Trump-apppointed judge ordered Ahmed Soliman must be returned to the United States.
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

A”debate” over consent? No. There is no debate. If there is no consent, it is rape and sexual assault every time. Period.

The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com

The case of “Jane Doe” at Cornell University has reignited America’s debate about sexual consent. At its center is a decadeslong legal fight over how to define and adjudicate it—often among young adults, in the murk of encounters accompanied by alcohol and drugs. on.wsj.com/4jIkT23

on.wsj.comThe ‘Cornell 7’ Lawsuit Has Reignited America’s Debate Over Sexual ConsentAs a high-profile case alleges rape at a fraternity, New York lawmakers face renewed pressure to close the state’s “voluntary intoxication” loophole.
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

Just a sick, sick man and movement.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay ... let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."

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Ari Berman
@ariberman.bsky.social

🚨🚨Attention - if you live in Alaska, Rhode Island or South Carolina today 10/4 is the last day to register to vote

Ari Berman@ariberman.bsky.social

🚨Really important voter registration deadlines coming up: 10/4 - Alaska, Rhode Island & South Carolina 10/5 - Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas Make sure you're registered & spread the word

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NPR
@npr.org

Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat. n.pr/3VhRUbw

n.prLatter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in ArizonaArizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

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Morgan J Freeman
@mjfree.bsky.social

History won't ask what you posted. It'll count who showed up. Be in the count: check your registration, make your voting plan, and bring two people with you. When we vote, we win. #LetsGetVoteReady

Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

What

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "Super Intelligence - SI - I don't call it AI anymore. I call it SI because it's a much better name. It's a much more accurate name, because when you say the other, that means it's fake. 'Artificial' means it's fake & it's not fake. It's just very strong intelligence...it's much more elegant"

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Marc Elias
@marcelias.bsky.social

Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens — the latest snafu in the department’s attempts to uncover illegal voters across the country. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

democracydocket.comDHS noncitizen voter claims unravel in Nevada as state confirms flagged voters are citizensNevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens.
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

Folks, make sure your registration is up to date. Lots of funny business reportedly going on.

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social

Tens of thousands of voter registrations have gone unprocessed in Texas. Affecting large areas deeply. If you’re in Texas, check your registration is up to date and accurate ASAP. www.texastribune.org/2026/09/22/t...

texastribune.orgDPS voter registration applications weren’t sent to countiesCounties will start receiving a surge of applications less than two weeks before the Oct. 5 registration deadline, adding work at one of the busiest points in the election calendar.
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

GOP has been purging voting rolls in states. Make sure you are still registered to vote right now. Don’t take it for granted. Plan accordingly.

Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social

🚨BREAKING: At least 550,000 voters registered or updated their registration last week, according to final tallies the nonpartisan nonprofit National Voter Registration Day shared exclusively with Democracy Docket Tuesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

democracydocket.comExclusive: Over half a million voters registered in a single day last weekAt least 550,000 voters registered or updated their registration last week, according to final tallies the nonpartisan nonprofit National Voter Registration Day shared exclusively with Democracy Docke...

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Scott Horton
@robertscotthorton.bsky.social

The Iowa GOP's candidate for lieutenant governor is currently the target in a major fraud investigation. It's clear that he's done an awful lot of dodgy stuff. Where it ultimately gets charged and prosecuted probably depends on how far the Iowa GOP will use its power to protect him.

kcci.comWhat we know about the investigation involving Iowa lieutenant governor candidate Derek WulfThe Black Hawk County sheriff says he investigated a report of possible fraud involving Derek Wulf and sent findings to prosecutors.

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Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

KARL: Do you support Trump banning news organizations because he doesn't like what they're reporting? SCALISE: Look, Biden removed the press credentials from 400 agencies KARL: That's not true. 400 reporters who had credentials didn't reapply. They weren't banned from the WH. That did not happen.

Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

My goodness….😡

Republicans Against Trumpism@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social

Bloomberg: Pentagon investigators have discovered that flawed intelligence, outdated imagery and an overreliance on AI contributed to a missile strike that killed 123 children in Minab, Iran. www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...

bloomberg.comInside the US ‘Kill Chain’ That Destroyed an Iranian SchoolPentagon investigators have discovered that flawed intelligence, outdated imagery and an overreliance on AI contributed to a missile strike that killed 123 children in Minab.
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

This volume was a lot of fun last year.

Benito Cereno@benitocereno.bsky.social

Hopefully somewhere will post nice shareable cover images and preview pages soon, but I can say that among the things I have coming out in December is the all-new STARTLING TALES OF SANTA CLAUS 2026 ANNUAL, featuring Santa vs Dracula, at last

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Marc Elias
@marcelias.bsky.social

🚨BREAKING: A group of pro-voting and civil rights organizations is asking a federal court to prevent the Trump administration from using federal law enforcement to intimidate voters during the midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

democracydocket.comPro-voting groups sue to prevent Trump admin from sending federal agents to intimidate votersThe administration's "conduct has transformed voting and voting-related activities—ordinary acts of civic participation—into sources of anxiety, uncertainty, and fear," plaintiffs say.
Dave Lester
@davelester80.bsky.social

Worse than Jimmy Carter is going to trigger a whole segment of the right wing.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Enten: "Trump is breaking records. Yesterday the Marquette Law School poll came out -- Trump's worst net approval rating on inflation. Minus 61! That's the worst Trump has ever polled on inflation, & not only that, it's the worst any president EVER has polled on inflation. Worse than Jimmy Carter!"