Elliskatz
@elliskatz.bsky.social
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Anti-Trump, pro-Democracy
Books, Libraries, Booklists, Books about Books
Anti-Trump, pro-Democracy
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If you have $100 million to spend on ads saying you shouldn’t be taxed you’re not being taxed enough
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses fortune.com/article/how-...
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses fortune.com/article/how-...
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses | Fortune
The state’s ultrawealthy, including Larry Page and Peter Thiel, have similarly donated to efforts opposing the wealth tax.
fortune.com
October 4, 2026 at 12:23 PM
If you have $100 million to spend on ads saying you shouldn’t be taxed you’re not being taxed enough
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses fortune.com/article/how-...
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses fortune.com/article/how-...
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Three U.S. citizens arrested and detained by immigration agents are the first Californians to sue federal officers under the No Kings Act, hours after it was signed by Gov. Newsom last week.
October 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Three U.S. citizens arrested and detained by immigration agents are the first Californians to sue federal officers under the No Kings Act, hours after it was signed by Gov. Newsom last week.
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never the wrong time for this classic
October 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
never the wrong time for this classic
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ICE is now separating children from their parents in the nation’s interior and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“You kidnapped my son”
ICE is now separating children from their parents and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
www.motherjones.com
October 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ICE is now separating children from their parents in the nation’s interior and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Wilber was finally able to undergo surgery on Thursday—11 days after he was shot.
“When ICE can shoot a man in the back and then barely give him any medical treatment and let him suffer, there’s a reason for that because we have gotten to a point where we see people as less than human.”
“When ICE can shoot a man in the back and then barely give him any medical treatment and let him suffer, there’s a reason for that because we have gotten to a point where we see people as less than human.”
October 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Wilber was finally able to undergo surgery on Thursday—11 days after he was shot.
“When ICE can shoot a man in the back and then barely give him any medical treatment and let him suffer, there’s a reason for that because we have gotten to a point where we see people as less than human.”
“When ICE can shoot a man in the back and then barely give him any medical treatment and let him suffer, there’s a reason for that because we have gotten to a point where we see people as less than human.”
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@oregoncoastaquarium captures video of a sea otter grooming its fur in the water: #AGoodPlace
October 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
@oregoncoastaquarium captures video of a sea otter grooming its fur in the water: #AGoodPlace
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We will never again be a democracy if we don't get the big money out of American politics. There should not be any higher priority. davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/one-priori...
One Priority Above All Others
We Must Drain the Poison Out of Our Body Politic If There Is to Be a Better World After Trump
davidrothkopf.substack.com
October 5, 2026 at 1:55 AM
We will never again be a democracy if we don't get the big money out of American politics. There should not be any higher priority. davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/one-priori...
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We murdered four more people in a boat today
October 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
We murdered four more people in a boat today
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Unsurprisingly the Russians are paying off the Americans to take their side in the Russia’s criminal war of aggression.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Unsurprisingly the Russians are paying off the Americans to take their side in the Russia’s criminal war of aggression.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2026 at 10:07 AM
JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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Great morning in Cabarrus County with Justice @anitaearls.bsky.social
It’ll take all of us to get across the finish line so let's show up for her and each other at the polls.
Make sure you’re registered to vote by Friday, October 9th. Check your status at iwillvote.com.
It’ll take all of us to get across the finish line so let's show up for her and each other at the polls.
Make sure you’re registered to vote by Friday, October 9th. Check your status at iwillvote.com.
October 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Great morning in Cabarrus County with Justice @anitaearls.bsky.social
It’ll take all of us to get across the finish line so let's show up for her and each other at the polls.
Make sure you’re registered to vote by Friday, October 9th. Check your status at iwillvote.com.
It’ll take all of us to get across the finish line so let's show up for her and each other at the polls.
Make sure you’re registered to vote by Friday, October 9th. Check your status at iwillvote.com.
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Ossoff: The money that they took from you when they slashed Medicaid and defunded hospitals and nursing homes—They’re taking that money to buy corrupt, taxpayer-funded political ads on national television to try to promote the failed and broken president…
October 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ossoff: The money that they took from you when they slashed Medicaid and defunded hospitals and nursing homes—They’re taking that money to buy corrupt, taxpayer-funded political ads on national television to try to promote the failed and broken president…
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Dan Sullivan's votes for tariffs didn't help Alaska, but they sure helped his brother's chemical company, where he owns up to $5 million in stock.
This is the exact kind of corruption that Alaskans are sick and tired of.
This is the exact kind of corruption that Alaskans are sick and tired of.
Sullivan backs policies that enrich his family’s business
Sullivan owns up to $5 million in RPM International stock.
americanjournalnews.com
October 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Dan Sullivan's votes for tariffs didn't help Alaska, but they sure helped his brother's chemical company, where he owns up to $5 million in stock.
This is the exact kind of corruption that Alaskans are sick and tired of.
This is the exact kind of corruption that Alaskans are sick and tired of.
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In the history of all the things that never happened, this never happened the most. SMH. Politicians lie. These politicians lie so often it seems like breathing.
October 3, 2026 at 7:12 AM
In the history of all the things that never happened, this never happened the most. SMH. Politicians lie. These politicians lie so often it seems like breathing.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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If you’ve read about TN this week, please take a moment with this piece if you didn’t read it when we published it:
It’s an investigation into the execution team Alabama has put together.
It’s officers with a history of violence who choose each other. Eye-opening to what happens in executions.
It’s an investigation into the execution team Alabama has put together.
It’s officers with a history of violence who choose each other. Eye-opening to what happens in executions.
In Alabama, Prison Guards Accused of Violence and Misconduct Carry Out Secretive Executions - Bolts
As Alabama keeps details around the death penalty hidden, an investigation into its execution team raises questions about how incarcerated people are treated in their final moments.
boltsmag.org
October 3, 2026 at 9:49 PM
If you’ve read about TN this week, please take a moment with this piece if you didn’t read it when we published it:
It’s an investigation into the execution team Alabama has put together.
It’s officers with a history of violence who choose each other. Eye-opening to what happens in executions.
It’s an investigation into the execution team Alabama has put together.
It’s officers with a history of violence who choose each other. Eye-opening to what happens in executions.
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I was just told last night that my disabled son may lose 2/3s of his caregiver funds. This pays me to be his trained, live-in caregiver, and if anything it will CAUSE US to become homeless.
All while Trump lives for free off tax payers.
Anyone can become disabled at any time.
Vote Blue. Please!
All while Trump lives for free off tax payers.
Anyone can become disabled at any time.
Vote Blue. Please!
October 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I was just told last night that my disabled son may lose 2/3s of his caregiver funds. This pays me to be his trained, live-in caregiver, and if anything it will CAUSE US to become homeless.
All while Trump lives for free off tax payers.
Anyone can become disabled at any time.
Vote Blue. Please!
All while Trump lives for free off tax payers.
Anyone can become disabled at any time.
Vote Blue. Please!
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A chart covering the latest Kushner/Witkoff grift.
October 3, 2026 at 1:34 PM
A chart covering the latest Kushner/Witkoff grift.
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Trump corrupted America's most innovative institution, the National Science Foundation, by stealing $1.4B mandated by Congress for research. 🧪 🧵
October 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Trump corrupted America's most innovative institution, the National Science Foundation, by stealing $1.4B mandated by Congress for research. 🧪 🧵
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Living the best life.. 😊
October 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Living the best life.. 😊
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The renovation of the Reflecting Pool was supposed to cost $1.5 million. The cost now exceeds $16 million.
October 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The renovation of the Reflecting Pool was supposed to cost $1.5 million. The cost now exceeds $16 million.
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October 2, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Trump: "I never get tired" (he naps on camera every day)
October 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Trump: "I never get tired" (he naps on camera every day)