πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Old Lefty from the Left Coast πŸŒ‰

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Old Lefty from the Left Coast πŸŒ‰

@ogleftyfromsf.bsky.social

Domestic violence trauma therapist, working for a more just justice system, income equality, well-funded public education - subsidized daycare - community college, lifelong learner, pro-curiosity. Skills training for ALL people.

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"If we define an American fascist as one who in case of conflict puts money and power ahead of human beings, then there are undoubtedly several million fascists in the United States." – Henry A. Wallace #quote of #wisdom

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Per a new report from House Democrats, Trump's DOJ is withholding evidence of his ties to Epstein and slow-walking the complete release of the Epstein files. It's time to end the cover-up and expose the truth. Remember this when you cast your ballot. www.ms.now/news/house-j...

ms.nowHouse Judiciary Democrats release 50-page report on Trump’s alleged involvement in Epstein filesThe report β€” issued just eight days before the election β€” makes multiple, uncorroborated allegations against the president while also detailing discrepancies in his statements about Epstein.

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This is indefensible and a violation of of international law. Where is the accountability?

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Brown and RISD students have taken the streets, joined by Providence community members, to demand justice for Nolan Wells and Kohen Wiley! Nolan Wells didn't drown, police executing 1 year old Kohen could never possibly be justified, and we are fed up with the racist capitalist system.

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Breaking News from News Week: U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman, appointed in 2012 by former President Barack Obama, ruled that Comey’s July 2025 termination violated federal law and granted her retroactive reinstatement and back pay through December 20, 2025.

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If Brazil can reject Trump, the Broligarchs and right-wing authoritarianism, so can we.

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Before the Brazilian election where progressive Lula beat right-wing Bolsonaro, Meta is accused of disrupting Lula's Insta and WhatsApp accounts Meta blamed "technical difficulties" That would be more believable if similar incidents had not happened recently in the US Tech billionaires are evil

bloomberg.comMeta Unseats Musk as Tech Villain for Lula in Brazil’s ElectionA new villain is emerging in the closing stretch of Brazil’s bitterly contested presidential election: Meta Platforms Inc.

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You can hear a woman screaming that ICE is taking her husband. This incident took place in Stockton, California on the evening of October 25, 2026 around 9PM Pacific.

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⚑Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election. Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in parliamentary elections on Oct. 25 to the student-led protest movement that has gripped the nation for months.

kyivindependent.comRussian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian electionFor almost two years, student-led demonstrations in Serbia rallied against Vucic's right-wing incumbent Serbian Progressive Party. Protesting against alleged corruption in the government, the movement...

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I note that the BBC no longer bothers to tell us that Israel prevents them from reporting from Gaza.

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Jair Bolsonaro thought he would be free tomorrow. Now he will spend the rest of life in jail.

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I've decided to let natural selection be my new mindset. If they want to inject themselves with bleach, take Ivermectin, shove a light up their ass, and vote against their own interests, let them. We fix it for us, but we don't bail them out.

Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social

Here is the TLDR of the 9th Circuit hearing: DOJ will lose. It will be either 2-1 or 3-0. It will be on jurisdiction and perhaps on the merits. The argument was a debacle for Trump and the DOJ lawyer who argued it. Watch for details. www.youtube.com/live/EsuYPbm...

Marc Elias THANK YOU for all you do!!!

Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social

Here is the TLDR of the 9th Circuit hearing: DOJ will lose. It will be either 2-1 or 3-0. It will be on jurisdiction and perhaps on the merits. The argument was a debacle for Trump and the DOJ lawyer who argued it. Watch for details. www.youtube.com/live/EsuYPbm...

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In state election boards & county offices, GOP officials have been closing polling places and making it harder to vote. The bet is that enough people will get tired, give up, and stay home. But this month, a group of college students made it clear that their gamble will backfire. (link in comments)