Mimi Rosen

Mimi Rosen

@miriamrosen.bsky.social

Once upon a time a nice Jewish girl from Jersey raised her daughter as a single parent, earned her teaching degree, married her Prince Charming, moved to the middle of nowhere, and wrote novels. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/after-the-wolf-bites.

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Even with all the levers of power he has his hands on, and even with control of every mechanism in the federal government, Trump has been unable to find election fraud. So he's crowdsourcing it now.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "Anybody reporting Voter Fraud in the past Elections, or the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election, will be paid $1,000,000 upon the arrest and conviction of those that created the Fraud! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

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The six biggest Senate fundraisers this cycle are all Democrats. Ossoff: $131 million. Talarico: $128 million. No question where the enthusiasm lies.

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NEW: I'm in the Comey docket now. Comey petitioned the court to unseal this case, which Judge McFadden granted today. That's why we're getting this news now 1/

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WOOOHOOOO!! Serbia, now Brazil. Next? USA and Israel!

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social

Lula has been reelected president, Brazilian media has now called. An extraordinary comeback for the left-wing politician who trailed by 2 points in round 1 but managed to hold off Flávio Bolsonaro, the former president's son.

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NEW: DOJ just admitted in court that their lawsuit against California is not about outcome determinative issues, it's simply saying that a single non-citizen voting causes the government irreparable harm. That's bananapants.

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"The US military has given Musk’s SpaceX access to restricted space tracking data, raising a new round of questions re: whether the Trump administration is attempting to hand over traffic control in Earth’s orbit to a controversial donor." The access also raises many new national security concerns.

theguardian.comUS military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking dataThis gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industry

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Top Ten Fun Facts about what climate change is doing to Florida’s home insurance market: Fact #1 is that it’s already the most expensive in the country, and predicted to double or triple in years ahead. 🧵

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Writers Guild speaks out about tech platforms squashing the @alexgibneyfilm doc about Elon Musk: “A small handful of billionaires now own virtually every major media company, news outlet, social media platform and are demonstrating how this unchecked concentration threatens democratic discourse.”

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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.

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"Austria on Friday ordered four Russian diplomats to leave the country after accusing them of espionage, an Austrian official said. The move brings the number of expelled Russian diplomats since 2020 to 18." Russia of course will response in kind. apnews.com/article/aust...

apnews.comAustria expels 4 Russian diplomats linked to espionage, official saysAustria has ordered four Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of espionage. An Austrian official said on Friday that the expulsions are linked to spying activities.

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This headline shouldn't exist. "Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions. Military-grade system appeared to be working more normally on Thursday, soon after the call." www.wsj.com/world/trump-...

wsj.comExclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink RestrictionsThe military-grade system appeared to be working more normally on Thursday, soon after the call.
Social Media Lab@socialmedialab.ca

No CEO should ever have this power. "Exclusive: Musk approached Trump to slow down Starlink in Ukraine. SpaceX founder had publicly blamed president for chaos over restrictions, but sources say he initiated them." www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

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These NYCHA residents have fought to reopen their senior center for 25 years. Today, we're delivering — along with a renovated community center, child care center and modernized apartments for 5,000 residents.

There is something deeply wrong with a contractor from South African undermining the U.S. government.

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

There is something deeply wrong with allowing a sociopath from South Africa to kill thousands of kids in Africa and Ukraine just because he has a lot of money.

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Someone is impersonating a transgender rights group in Texas as early voting begins. This raises serious concerns about an attempt to interfere with the election through deception.

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A victory for ordinary people & a rebuke of the Trump admin & Elon Musk, the billionaire it put in charge OPM had no business giving DOGE data on tens of millions of people @democracydefendersfund.org, EFF & partners stand w/ AFGE & federal workers. Full statement 👇 -TN

democracydefendersfund.orgBig Win for Federal Workers: Federal Court Rules OPM Broke the Law by Handing DOGE Access to Sensitive DataA federal judge ruled OPM violated the Privacy Act, unlawfully disclosed records belonging to tens of millions of current, former, and prospective federal workers.

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Two weeks out, Trump's FCC chair is warning TV stations that polls showing Trump & the GOP losing could count as "News Distortion" The First Amendment has no exception for polls the president doesn't like The poll that matters most is Nov 3, & Carr can't keep that one off the air -TN

reuters.comFCC chair says broadcast networks could violate regulatory obligations by airing 'fake polls'The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that US broadcast networks could violate their regulatory obligations by airing "entirely fake polls and suppression polls."

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WSJ confirms what the Telegraph has reported: It was Elon. "Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink relied on by Ukraine, a decision that sparked panic in Kyiv and confusion inside the Trump administration, U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter said."

wsj.comExclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided UkraineThe SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.
Social Media Lab@socialmedialab.ca

No CEO should ever have this power. "Exclusive: Musk approached Trump to slow down Starlink in Ukraine. SpaceX founder had publicly blamed president for chaos over restrictions, but sources say he initiated them." www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

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Chris Murphy@chrismurphyct.bsky.social

4/ Trump cut a deal with Kazakhstan to make his sons rich off a mining deal. And then he approved $1.6 billion - BILLION - in taxpayer financing to further help his sons. Like wild, nuclear grade self enrichment. Missed that one, JD? Kazakhstan!!

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This is what it looks like when billionaires and their lapdogs order journalists to capitulate to power, rather than hold it to account.

Justin Baragona@justinbaragona.bsky.social

Of course Bari Weiss has pushed CBS reporters to pursue the James Talarico was in a mental hospital and Abdul El-Sayed is tied to the Muslim Brotherhoid stories. Of course she has. www.semafor.com/article/10/1...

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👏🎉🥳The majority of Albertans support staying in Canada! 76.4% of voters think Alberta should stay in Canada, while 23.6% voted for a binding referendum on whether the province should separate. 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli #abpoli

ctvnews.caAlbertans reject separation in historic vote, CTV News projects. Live updates.The majority of Albertans support staying in Canada rather than to pursue a referendum to separate from the rest of the country, CTV News projects. Follow for live updates.
Social Media Lab@socialmedialab.ca

Under 20%, yawn. 20–29%, Ottawa puts the kettle on, and someone in the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council building opens a new spreadsheet. 30–39%, Federal leaders, better wake up. Over 40%, Trump’s advance team is already measuring office windows.

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And when investigations start in earnest, he’ll be racing the clock to sell us out maximally for his own benefit because he’s more likely to expire than live long enough to face any real accountability. He’s basically knocking on death’s door right now. He has no conscience and he never did.

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NEW: A Black MAGA influencer who spent years promoting Trump and Republicans says she was KICKED OUT of a Ken Paxton rally at the request of his campaign manager. The visibly upset creator, who has over 200,000 TikTok followers, says she drove two hours to attend and has no idea why she was removed

meidasnews.comKen Paxton Removes Black Conservative Content Creator From EventThe upset MAGA influencer was perplexed that Paxton’s campaign manager wanted her removed.

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Trump sycophant Bari Weiss Exposed for Pushing CBS to Smear Democratic Candidates CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has been pushing reporters to use incendiary language and go on goose chases in attempt to attack Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico.

newrepublic.comBari Weiss Exposed for Pushing CBS to Smear Democratic CandidatesCBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss has been pushing reporters to use incendiary language and go on goose chases in attempt to attack Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico.

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Meta employees acknowledged in internal communications that the Instagram accounts of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva experienced technical restrictions, while the platform recommended the profile & WhatsApp channel of challenger Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.

reuters.comMeta employees said Lula's accounts were hindered during Brazil election, Folha reportsMeta employees acknowledged in internal communications that the Instagram accounts of Brazilian ​President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were hindered by ‌restrictions during the country's election, newsp...
Social Media Lab@socialmedialab.ca

We worry about foreign interference by state actors in an election, but what about platform interference? For the most part, we hand-wave incidents of intereference away & memory-hole them. "On Eve of Brazil Elections, Meta Content Moderation Decisions Raise Questions"

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"In other words, the complaint contends: Freedom Fuel gas is cheap because it’s stolen..." "The man registered no surprise — aware of the Trump promotions, he declared this White House 'the most crooked-ass shit I’ve seen in my gangster motherfucking life'...” www.politico.com/news/magazin...

politico.comTrump Promoted Suspiciously Cheap Gas Stations. Here’s What He Didn’t Tell You.The president celebrated a gas discount. Was it legit?

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This is not okay. Trump’s administration is threatening “devastating” retaliation if European officials move forward with plans that could restrict Elon Musk’s Starlink access to parts of the European market.

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Trump doesn’t care about the general public. His only concern is walling off public lands into private enclaves and business opportunities for himself and wealthy cronies.

Just heartbreaking.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Zelenskyy: "If the United States supports Putin, it's unbelievable, it's a tragedy. It's a historic mistake. If United States officially takes the side of Russia, of course we will not prevail and we will not be able to stand."

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President Trump wants to soften one of the strongest legal protections American workers have: the right to hold an employer accountable when retirement savings are mishandled. Watch @amoghvaz.bsky.social break it down 👇

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The “Tommy” shown in this viral video from Abdul El-Sayed is a former staffer for Sen. Josh Hawley and the son of a GOP strategist. For nearly five minutes, El-Sayed questioned the man about his understanding of the Constitution and the religious freedom it affords all Americans. Simply brilliant.

thehandbasket.co'Tommy' from viral El-Sayed video is former Sen. Hawley staffer with Christian nationalist tiesThomas Teepell is the son of a former long-time Bobby Jindal staffer who's close to Sean Feucht.