Richard Mhortai

Richard Mhortai

@mhortai.bsky.social

Currently studying Psychology/Sociology | Career path of advocacy, as well as education & health care reform |

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We can build a better society. Call it whatever you want. But we CAN have a society that looks much much much better than what we have now. An educated society, a healthy society, a society built around community and friendship. While nothing is perfect, we CAN have it much better. So much better.

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There's no doubt that @aoc.bsky.social has changed the trajectory of American politics. Grateful to have her with us on the ground across Michigan to strengthen our movement to get money out of politics, put money in pockets, and pass Medicare for All.

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BREAKING: Zohran just announced that NYC’s free child care program for 2-year-olds will expand to all of Staten Island and all of the Bronx. The expansion means an additional 10,000 2-K seats by fall 2027. More neighborhoods in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens will receive 2-K seats as well.

subscriber.politicopro.comPOLITICO Pro: NYC to expand 2-K to all of Staten Island and the Bronx next yearThe city is bringing an additional 10,000 2-K seats online by fall 2027.

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"I Believed American Healthcare Was the Best in the World. Then I Did the Math" Yale epidemiologist @Alison_Galvani anticipated a hefty price tag for Medicare for All. But she found that we are already paying more than enough right now to cover the cost of universal healthcare.

zeteo.comI Believed American Healthcare Was the Best in the World. Then I Did the MathYale epidemiologist Alison Galvani anticipated a hefty price tag for Medicare for All. But she found that we are already paying more than enough right now to cover the cost of universal healthcare.

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Ilhan Omar@ilhanmn.bsky.social

I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.

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Democratic leaders, call a press conference and stand firmly behind Ilhan Omar and your Muslim elected officials and candidates. Enough of this right-wing fearmongering and Islamophobia.

Just remember, in France high school kids are in the streets with parents and teachers protesting and getting arrested because of bad school conditions. In the adults stand on street corners with signs and have sing a longs. Americans need to start paying attention to other countries.

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"He still has a bullet inside him." Following yesterday's ICE shooting in the Bronx, the attorney representing 28-year-old Oscar Belgal broke down his current condition, his location, and the brutal reality of what happened after federal agents opened fire while his child was in the car.

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Troy Jackson: "Senator Collins is like an arsonist who helps set the fire and then she wants credit for bringing a cup of water to put it out."

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A young woman bravely reported that she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven men at their fraternity. But instead of protecting her, Cornell University protected her abusers, letting them off with a slap on the wrist.

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Replying to @jessicavalenti.bsky.social

This is why more women don't come forward, and why more rapists aren't jailed. Because mostly-male cops and prosecutors find it more believable that a 20-yr-old would want to have sex with a room full of fraternity brothers than accept she was raped. What ever happened to common fucking sense?

jessica.substack.comCarrying That Weight—AgainI can’t stop thinking about the Cornell rape case

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We're witnessing the Rapist-to-President and/or Rapist-to-Supreme Court Justice pipeline with this Cornell scandal.

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Nicki Minaj is not a US citizen. She’s a green card holder. Her husband, Kenneth Petty, is a registered sex offender. Her brother, Jelani Maraj, was convicted of repeatedly raping his 11-year-old stepdaughter. So, of course, she’s MAGA.

Be sure to remind Republican voters, that voting republican is voting for Fascism. They will be viewed in the same way as the people that voted for Nazis and supported Hitler in the history books.

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DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.

theintercept.comDoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam

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Trump’s proposed nuke deal with Saudi Arabia could help them build nuclear bombs and ignite a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. This dangerous deal would enrich Trump's cronies but make everyone less safe. No nukes for Saudi Arabia. Trump must cancel this deal immediately.

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Incredible. First Secretary Mullin claimed that DHS had identified 15,903 noncitizens on Nevada’s voter roll. Then DHS officials told a skeptical Nevada, no no no, that’s just people we flagged. Here are the names of 185 people we KNOW aren’t citizens. All 185 were citizens. DHS got 100% wrong.

Ryan Goodman@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

From 16,000 to 185 to Zero: Trump’s Claims of Illegal Voting in Nevada Fizzle. "The state sent a strongly worded rebuke to the federal government: Every single person on the list was a lawful citizen."

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Tonight’s state dinner guests at the White House with President Xi include: • Chief Justice John Roberts, • Jane Sullivan Roberts, Spouse • Justice Amy Coney Barrett • Jesse Barrett, Spouse • Justice Brett Kavanaugh • Ashley Estes Kavanaugh, Spouse

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same day 😬

Bring Me The News@bringmethenews.bsky.social

Former Sen. Justin Eichorn sentenced to 16 months after child sex trafficking sting More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/former-sen-justin-eichorn-sentenced-to-16-months-after-child-sex-trafficking-sting

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just want to point out how crazy it is the justice department put this in writing

Ken Klippenstein@kenklippenstein.bsky.social

🚨 AI data center critics are being scrutinized as foreign agents. DOJ warns: "public demonstrations designed to further the propaganda or other goals of the foreign power...may result in significant criminal sanctions" 👇 www.kenklippenstein.com/p/feds-think...

These are the futures we are fighting for. Children like this.

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Child: This is my first time meeting a mayor. Mamdani: Wow, have you ever met a prime minister? Child: No Norway PM Jonas Gahr Støre: *walks over*

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The way to look at this is George bush is trying to help Donald trump retain power on the Hill

Bayliss Wagner@baylisswagner.bsky.social

Scoop: John Cornyn & George W. Bush are headlining a Dallas fundraiser tonight for all of the Senate GOP nominees in tossup races—except Ken Paxton It benefits a new joint fundraising committee for IA, ME, NH, OH, AK, MI & the NRSC w/ @teddyschleifer.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/u...

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I’m proud to have @hrc.org standing with us in this race. LGBTQ+ Michiganders deserve leaders who will have their backs when it matters most, not just when it’s politically convenient.

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