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A reminder for Corporate Democrats: New research from Yale found that Medicare for All would save over 114,000 lives and $1 trillion a year. It's no surprise why the majority of Americans — including 90% of Democratic voters — support it.

VOTE!

If you want to understand Jim Comey’s argument that the Information (it’s not an indictment) against him should be dismissed, I lay it out for you, with statutes and the caselaw, here. (Also, there is a chicken). joycevance.substack.com/p/another-re...

Darline Graham sits on the Judiciary and Appropriations Committees even though she was never elected to the U.S. Senate. These committees have enormous influence over federal spending, judicial confirmations, and the direction of our justice system. She has no business being on them.

October 27, 2026

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American institutions (and individuals) have more often than not punished Indigenous children and Black and Brown children— actual children— as adults, while excusing the behavior of white men. But hearing a white man calling his actions at 53 a "youthful indiscretion" really takes the cake.

October 26, 2026

I'll light the match.

The Democrats’ focus on affordability seems to be a winning strategy. But we mustn’t lose sight of the moral squalor at the core of the Trump regime and the necessity of ending it. My latest for The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/23/trump-moral-squalor

Big Oil profits have skyrocketed since Trump launched his Iran War. Meanwhile, Trump himself owns up to $81 million in oil and gas stocks — which have increased in value by 43% since the end of 2025. When Trump says "we're making a freaking fortune," understand who he is really talking about.

"Vote for Alex, vote for a step closer to justice for my family, vote for ALL of the victims of ICE, vote for your community and your neighbors. Alex stood up for his community so now it is time we stand up and fight back."

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Eight months into Trump’s war, Americans are facing growing threats beyond the battlefield. US Intelligence is warning that Iranian plans to kill Americans overseas have reached “advanced stages.”

Just to be clear... Prop 40 is a ONE-TIME retroactive tax. It applies ONLY to billionaires and would tax just 5% of their wealth — which grew 30% in 2025. California's billionaires would still be worth $2T+ AFTER the tax. The revenue will fund healthcare for millions of Californians. Vote YES.

Here's how private equity killed your local mall.

This admission alone is an impeachable offense

As a veteran, I'm furious he told those poisoned by Camp Lejeune's water they'd only get help IF REPUBLICANS WIN. This rotten son of a bitch sees veterans as tools to manipulate. I know, that’s not news. We’ve known this. But..that makes it no less disgusting or disturbing. VOTE.

This chart about data center construction blew my mind. Watch.

NYPD arresting an ICE goon for trying to steal someone off the streets of NYC. RESPECT!!!

With voting underway, the Trump administration is trying to stop ballots from being counted, sending federal agents to voters’ homes, and threatening election officials with prosecution. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Be a Dolly.

An elephant caretaker returned to the sanctuary after months away, and the entire herd approached to greet her. Original post

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October 24, 2026

Trump is trying to overturn an election that hasn’t happened yet.

🚨BREAKING: On behalf of Mary Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Elias Law Group has filed to fight DOJ's lawsuit to rig the Alaska Senate election. We will win this case, Mary will win this election, she will be certified and seated.

Abdul El-Sayed is winning back voters betrayed by Trump's phony promises of economic change and peace. That's why AIPAC burned $30M trying to stop him in the primary — and why they're spending another $9M to boost his Republican opponent in the general. He's the real deal and that terrifies them.

Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking today: Total Active Cases: 206 Active Voting Rights Cases: 169 Active Redistricting Cases:  37 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 74 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 95 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 29 www.democracydocket.com

If you encounter ICE, here's what every New Yorker should know.

This is great news. But everyone needs to vote like pro democracy candidates are 10 points behind. Do not take your foot off the gas.

Charge him with man slaughter.

🚨BREAKING: Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday said the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) might launch more California-style lawsuits to block states from counting ballots for the midterm election. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

October 22, 2026

Trump opened a hotline to report people who defraud the government. Meanwhile, he's pardoned 70+ fraudsters — including a nursing home owner who stole $1.3B+ from Medicare and Medicaid. Many pardons only came after their family members gave to Trump's Super PAC. Hello?

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) castigated the state’s election board for setting strict new rules for mail voting that are leading to thousands of ballot rejections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

October 21, 2026 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-21...

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We are sensing a pattern

October 19, 2026

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