Jim Saksa
@jimsaksa.com
Reporter at Democracy Docket. Formerly: Roll Call, WHYY, Philly City Paper, Big Law attorney. DC is my residence but Philly is my home.
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I wrote about how Dems shouldn't let them do this on my personal blog
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September 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I wrote about how Dems shouldn't let them do this on my personal blog
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Republicans are starting to run away from Trump.
GOP candidates are largely ignoring Trump’s midterm advice, Post analysis shows
A review of over a million social media messages reveals that Republicans haven’t heeded the president’s call to act like he’s on the ballot and promise $5,000 payouts.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Republicans are starting to run away from Trump.
I think it's pretty obvious the Trump Admin is pumping AI and ignoring all the risks -- social, economic, political, and existential -- because they need the investment bubble to stay unpopped until they're out of office.
Sacks: Trump cutting through panic over AI
The chair of the president’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology endorsed Lina Khan’s recent assertions that existing liability laws can address key AI safety concerns.
www.politico.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I think it's pretty obvious the Trump Admin is pumping AI and ignoring all the risks -- social, economic, political, and existential -- because they need the investment bubble to stay unpopped until they're out of office.
One of the crazier parts of this Fetterman fiasco is he's not even doing constituent services... no senator or congressman personally does that work (rare exceptions apply). They hire people who do it all! Some hire better or more but still, you don't do it yourself!
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September 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
One of the crazier parts of this Fetterman fiasco is he's not even doing constituent services... no senator or congressman personally does that work (rare exceptions apply). They hire people who do it all! Some hire better or more but still, you don't do it yourself!
www.npr.org/2026/09/15/n...
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You’re out here bellyaching about how terrible Eagles fans are when we have two princesses and a saint amongst our ranks.
September 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
You’re out here bellyaching about how terrible Eagles fans are when we have two princesses and a saint amongst our ranks.
September 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
There are going to be so many investigations if Democrats take control of Congress, and if only half of the allegations turn out to be true, hundreds of mid-tier, relatively anonymous officials will face jail time
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Homeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower alleges
The searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said.
www.democracydocket.com
September 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
There are going to be so many investigations if Democrats take control of Congress, and if only half of the allegations turn out to be true, hundreds of mid-tier, relatively anonymous officials will face jail time
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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A wild story I've been working on for a bit:
Joey Norris was an Iowa poll worker in 2024. He had a verbal disagreement with fellow officials about rules for counting ballots.
Two years later, cops showed up and arrested him for election misconduct.
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Joey Norris was an Iowa poll worker in 2024. He had a verbal disagreement with fellow officials about rules for counting ballots.
Two years later, cops showed up and arrested him for election misconduct.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
An election worker tried to protect mail ballots. Now he faces prison amid Trump's push for voting cases
The prosecution would be concerning during any administration, but it’s particularly alarming at a moment when Trump is engaged in an unprecedented nationwide assault on voting.
www.democracydocket.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A wild story I've been working on for a bit:
Joey Norris was an Iowa poll worker in 2024. He had a verbal disagreement with fellow officials about rules for counting ballots.
Two years later, cops showed up and arrested him for election misconduct.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Joey Norris was an Iowa poll worker in 2024. He had a verbal disagreement with fellow officials about rules for counting ballots.
Two years later, cops showed up and arrested him for election misconduct.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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September 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Seems bad that they're arresting election officials 2 years after the fact for a disagreement over absentee ballot handling protocols. Seems worse that there's a partisan dimension here.
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An election worker tried to protect mail ballots. Now he faces prison amid Trump's push for voting cases
The prosecution would be concerning during any administration, but it’s particularly alarming at a moment when Trump is engaged in an unprecedented nationwide assault on voting.
www.democracydocket.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Seems bad that they're arresting election officials 2 years after the fact for a disagreement over absentee ballot handling protocols. Seems worse that there's a partisan dimension here.
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I mean maybe the President's son just has really, REALLY nice friends who offered to pay for this small wedding on a private island with no ulterior motive?! Like, don't we all WISH we had friends that good?!? Best I got was when Amazon delivered 2 pot sets to my buddy he gave me the spare.
“This should be unthinkable for the son of the president. End of story.”
A Russian oligarch close to Putin bankrolled Don Jr.’s wedding.
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A Russian oligarch close to Putin bankrolled Don Jr.’s wedding.
www.propublica.org/article/dona...
Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
www.propublica.org
September 14, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I mean maybe the President's son just has really, REALLY nice friends who offered to pay for this small wedding on a private island with no ulterior motive?! Like, don't we all WISH we had friends that good?!? Best I got was when Amazon delivered 2 pot sets to my buddy he gave me the spare.
I've been spending less time on social media, so I forgot to say this yesterday: Go Birds! Concerns about the O-line and the rest of the offense in general but a win is a win!
September 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
I've been spending less time on social media, so I forgot to say this yesterday: Go Birds! Concerns about the O-line and the rest of the offense in general but a win is a win!
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A blow to democracy in America.
Yesterday, McClatchy laid off more than 90 unionized media workers across 17 publications.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
September 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A blow to democracy in America.
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Good @davidkurtz.bsky.social on the diGenova imbroglio. morningmemo.talkingpointsmemo.com/p/10-thought...
10 Thoughts on the Abrupt Resignation of Joe diGenova
INSIDE: Joseph diGenova ... Todd Blanche ... Donald Trump
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September 11, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Good @davidkurtz.bsky.social on the diGenova imbroglio. morningmemo.talkingpointsmemo.com/p/10-thought...
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You would think that near term human extinction would be enough of a reason to all agree to stop. You would think that.
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Anthropic researchers say AI could cause human extinction by 2030
One researcher who resigned said many in industry believe that without regulation AI could kill off humanity
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
You would think that near term human extinction would be enough of a reason to all agree to stop. You would think that.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Sixers reveal first exterior renderings of future arena slated for 2030
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Sixers reveal first exterior renderings of future arena slated for 2030
The Sixers and Flyers have revealed the first exterior renderings of their proposed new home in South Philadelphia.
www.libertyballers.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Sixers reveal first exterior renderings of future arena slated for 2030
www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/9...
www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/9...
Maybe Isak isn't the worst signing in EPL history?! This is a welcome development indeed!
September 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Maybe Isak isn't the worst signing in EPL history?! This is a welcome development indeed!
Was he like this as Lt. Gov? I'm wondering how much of this is a change since the stroke, and how much is just who he's always been...
Regardless: this guy totally sucks
Regardless: this guy totally sucks
Man this guy sucks
September 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Was he like this as Lt. Gov? I'm wondering how much of this is a change since the stroke, and how much is just who he's always been...
Regardless: this guy totally sucks
Regardless: this guy totally sucks
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September 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
These guys being this dumb is really ruining John Le Carre and Mick Herron novels for me.
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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September 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
These guys being this dumb is really ruining John Le Carre and Mick Herron novels for me.
It is important that you stop what you're doing right now and read What I Think about this very arcane legal matter!
Here's my fairly-rushed reaction to today's hearing
My take away: the balance of the equities on irreparable harm is comical. On one side, dozens of officials, Republicans and Dems alike, say this will be a complete and total disaster disenfranchising thousands upon thousands. On the other...
My take away: the balance of the equities on irreparable harm is comical. On one side, dozens of officials, Republicans and Dems alike, say this will be a complete and total disaster disenfranchising thousands upon thousands. On the other...
Judge appears deeply skeptical of case for Trump’s mail voting restrictions
“We’ve been here for a week and you can't tell me the government is ready to go?” Talwani responded, incredulously.
www.democracydocket.com
September 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM
It is important that you stop what you're doing right now and read What I Think about this very arcane legal matter!
The hearing has just begun in Courtroom 9.
As a preliminary matter, lawyer for DOJ just notified Judge Talwani that they intend, if a PI is issued, that they will immediately appeal to SCOTUS
As a preliminary matter, lawyer for DOJ just notified Judge Talwani that they intend, if a PI is issued, that they will immediately appeal to SCOTUS
May be the single-most important court hearing of the midterms happening today. My colleague @jimsaksa.com is in the courtroom reporting live. Follow along 👇
🏛️ TODAY: A federal judge will hear arguments on whether to permanently block a Trump order that could put millions of Americans’ ballots at risk this November.
Find more details here: demdock.com/4qVUShE
Find more details here: demdock.com/4qVUShE
September 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The hearing has just begun in Courtroom 9.
As a preliminary matter, lawyer for DOJ just notified Judge Talwani that they intend, if a PI is issued, that they will immediately appeal to SCOTUS
As a preliminary matter, lawyer for DOJ just notified Judge Talwani that they intend, if a PI is issued, that they will immediately appeal to SCOTUS