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Debra Johnson
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Reader, writer, democrat, and advocate for marginalized people.
Lived during segregation in the South.
Saw Civil Rights passed & the renewal of deadly Abortion bans.
Watching rights eroded. Politics matter.
Read Books about BIPOC by BIPOC.
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Debra Johnson @debj11.bsky.social · Oct 4
#STAYWOKE:ALERT&AWAKE
There are armed, masked men running around drunk on power.
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Tesla and 113 other companies paid no current federal income tax, but they still aren’t the biggest threats to the federal deficit, think tank warns
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found more than 700 profitable companies paid less than half of the 21% statutory corporate tax rate, the lowest rate in decades.
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October 31, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Trump Mocks Black and Jewish People Voting for El-Sayed: ‘You’re Crazy Anyway’
Just as he did in 2024, President Donald Trump is insulting voters who cast ballots for Democrats in 2026.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo admits he ‘marginalized other communities’ as law enforcement officer
Democratic opponent Aaron Ford calls Lombardo’s remarks “disqualifying” and points to racial disparities in police use of force during his
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October 30, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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It's just gross. At this point if you still support trump or his enablers, you can't possibly claim not to know you're voting for racism, xenophobia, hate, fear, misinformation, and literal child rape/trafficking.

I just can't understand it. How can people vote (R) with good conscience?
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DDHQ FORECAST UPDATE (10/29): Senate

Kansas: Leans R -> Toss Up

Democrats now have a 60% probability of winning control of the Senate; our forecast gives Democrats the advantage in 52 seats.

Democrats are forecasted to flip Alaska, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas.
October 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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The No ICE work around.
October 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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One of my priorities as a leader is making sure our troops have the best possible chances of coming home safely. Getting lifesaving medical capabilities to the field faster can make a difference. I strongly support innovations that help our service members receive timely care and improve survival.
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The Marine Corps is accelerating the acquisition processes for two new devices, a portable smart ultrasound and a blood refrigerator, that promise to keep troops alive for longer at triage points. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Marine Corps fast-tracks AI-powered ultrasounds, blood coolers to battlefield
October 28, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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Not to mention that I ♥️ my fellow Americans. #democrat #proudblue
October 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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January 16, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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This is a real photograph of Putin with Mozambique President Daniel Chapo. Putin might have executed one of his aides for allowing this picture to be taken.
October 29, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️™️

🧵 In 19th-century Charleston, SC, urban slavery gave rise to a unique and chilling tool of control:

Charleston Slave Badges.

Who knew? 🤔

Pull up a seat🪑, my friends.

#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
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Charleston Slave Badges - RelicRecord
Charleston Slave Badges, otherwise known as a “slave tags,” tell us that a slave was skilled and trusted enough to be rented-out for short-term work.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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Until we add seats to SCOTUS and pass comprehensive voting rights, gerrymandering and ballot stacking* are LEGAL (in most places) and democrats should be doing MORE of both.

*Ballot stacking is adding candidates with similar names or policies to siphon votes from your opponent.
October 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Here we go again! Plans to abolish councils revived (a month after being scrapped)

#Norfolk
Here we go again! Plans to abolish councils revived (a month after being scrapped)
Plans to scrap Norfolk County Council and the county’s seven district councils are back on, with new unitary authorities due by 2029
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October 29, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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History affects today & every day.
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In Creole Country, Black Residents Ask What the Fight for Voting Rights Delivers
ST. LANDRY PARISH, Louisiana — When Patrick Guillory passes the St. Landry Parish courthouse, he looks at the sprawling oaks draped in Spanish moss and pictures the white men who threatened to hang hi...
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October 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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The NYT — having been shamed for years for not posting court opinions — now does so, but only with its enraging workaround of posting a link to a page that has individual images of each page of any opinion. So, here, you load a page of 55 images that are completely unworkable for any future use.
October 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Breaking: Ninth Circuit on 2-1 Vote Rejects DOJ’s Attempt to Get an Injunction Pending Appeal for California to Segregate Ballots [Now Updated with Analysis of What Happens Next] electionlawblog.org/2026/breakin...
Breaking: Ninth Circuit on 2-1 Vote Rejects DOJ's Attempt to Get an Injunction Pending Appeal for California to Segregate Ballots [Now Updated with Analysis of What Happens Next] #ELB
You can find the ruling, along with a concurrence and dissent at this link. This is a victory for California and for voters, and it bodes well for future appeals to the 9th Circuit, but this is far fr...
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October 26, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Federal Court Speeds Up Considering Mary Peltola and LWV’s Motion to Dismiss the DOJ’s Complaint to Block Certification in Alaska Senate Race electionlawblog.org/2026/federal...
Federal Court Speeds Up Considering Mary Peltola and LWV's Motion to Dismiss the DOJ's Complaint to Block Certification in Alaska Senate Race #ELB
Under this order, the district court agreed to expedite consideration of the case. It will first consider the motions to intervene, and if they are granted, DOJ will have to file its opposition to Pel...
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October 27, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Lol. This is from the per curiam order:
B. In the emergency motion filed with this appeal, the United States went straight to the merits, and barely addressed our jurisdiction, making a conclusory assertion that because the district court “failed to rule” on its TRO, the court constructively denied it.5 Defendants immediately filed their own emergency motion to dismiss 5 In fact, the word “jurisdiction” does not even appear in the United States’s emergency motion.
October 27, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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NEW: As expected, on a 2-1 vote, the Ninth Circuit dismisses DOJ's appeal in the US v. California case over DOJ's claims relating to "likely noncitizen" voting. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
PER CURIAM: Concurrence by Judge BENNETT; Concurrence by Judge SANCHEZ; Dissent by Judge BUMATAY In this appeal, Plaintiff, the United States, asks us to issue a mandatory injunction and order Defendants, the State of California and the County of Los Angeles (the “County”)1: “(1) to set aside vote-by-mail ballots from persons identified by the Federal Government likely to be noncitizens and (2) to independently—or in collaboration with the Federal Government—verify their 1 The United States sued Dean C. Logan, in his official capacity as the County of Los Angeles – Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. FILED OCT 26 2026 MOLLY C. DWYER, CLERK U.S. COURT OF APPEALS Case: 26-7070, 10/26/2026, DktEntry: 63.1, (1 of 91) 2 citizenship status before tabulating their vote-by-mail ballot.” But the United States failed to allow the district court adequate opportunity to consider its application for a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”). For that reason, we lack jurisdiction over this appeal. So we grant the County’s motion to dismiss this appeal and deny as moot the United States’s emergency motion for relief.
October 26, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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NEW: In the golf course case, Judge Reyes will hold a hearing Friday or Monday, ordering Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward to attend.

In addition to the show-cause order raised in her Monday opinion, Reyes now wants answers regarding Trump's Truth social post issued later Monday as well.
All this is concerning. The Government appears to have set the timing of the tree removal and late notice to impede Plaintiffs' ability to seek Court intervention. And its recent actions call into question other representations it has made to the Court over these many months. The Court cannot turn a blind eye. But neither will it rush to judgment. To start, the Court ORDERS the Government to show cause by 10:00 a.m., October 28, 2026, as to why the Court should not order it- including relevant DOJ attorneys and staff-to preserve information relevant to the existence of the Washington National Plan, the timing of the tree removal, and the notification of tree removal to Plaintiffs and the Court. MINUTE ORDER. The Court takes judicial notice of President Donald J. Trump's Truth Social post at 11:37 p.m. on October 26, 2026, stating, "We are closing the East Potomac Golf Course Site as scheduled on November 15th in order to renovate and rebuild for Competitive (with other such projects!), Safety, Modernization, and Aesthetic reasons." Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward told the Court on October 19 that" [with regard to the November 15th date... there is no plan to close the course." The Court ORDERS Defendants to clarify, as part of their response to the Court's show-cause order from October 26, whether any plan exists to close East Potomac Golf Course on or around November 15, 2026. And, if so, how that can be reconciled with Associate AG Woodward's representation to the Court. The deadline to file the response is EXTENDED to 3:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026. The Court will set a status hearing for Friday, October 30, 2026, or Monday, November 2, 2026. Associate AG Woodward is ORDERED to appear at the hearing. The parties are ORDERED to reach out to the Courtroom Deputy ... to set a time. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 10/27/2026. (Icacr3) (Entered: 10/27/2026) Donald J. Trump 9 0 @realDonald Trump JUDGE ASKS FOR NOTIFICATION AS PUBLIC GOLF COURSE PROJECT, IN WASHINGTON, D.C., IS BUILT. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO APPEAL THIS UNCONSTITUTIONAL REQUEST. We are closing the East Potomac Golf Course Site as scheduled on November 15th in order to renovate and rebuild for Competitive (with other such projects.), Safety, Modernization, and Aesthetic reasons. We believe this Project is totally "as of right," and that the judge does not have the Constitutional Right to "ask for or receive notices," which are time-consuming, unnecessary, expensive, and unconstitutional. We will immediately appeal this decision. When completed, it is anticipated that this Course, which will be open to the Public, at a reduced rate for those living in Washington, D.C., will be one of the finest anywhere in the World! It will be fully capable of holding Major Events such as The U.S. Open, The PGA Championship, The Ryder Cup, and The Presidents Cup, which will bring Great Economic Benefits, Growth, and Prestige to Washington, D.C. and, indeed, the entire surrounding area. The Development of this World Championship Public Facility must begin, immediately, if it is to be completed in a timely and seasonal manner. To have to give advanced notices to a judge who has no expertise in Golf, Architecture, Landscaping, Construction, or anything else having to do with building such a World Class Project, is not fair, appropriate, or Constitutional. The soil, grass, sand bunkers, tees, fairways, greens, seawalls, small and nondescript buildings, and virtually every other element of the existing Course and grounds are far beyond their intended or expected life. In its current form, the Course is extremely dangerous to play, in that the narrow and nondescript fairways are far too close together, leading to a constant barrage of people being hit with wayward shots, and the echoing throughout the air of the word, "FORE!" The judge has absolutely no right to hold up t…
October 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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BREAKING: In a blistering order, Judge Hinderaker details how the Trump admin only has done anything in the case of Ahmed Soliman when ordered to do so.

As such, he now orders DOJ to address each of the 11 steps he sees as being needed to bring Soliman back to the U.S.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants’ status report due on October 27, 2026 must address each of the eleven steps set out in Part III. For each step, Defendants must state: 1. its current status, including every act taken toward it since the October 26, 2026 declaration was executed, identifying the individual who took it by name and title and the date on which it was taken; 2. the date by which Defendants expect to complete it; 3. the name, title, and component of the official responsible for completing or authorizing it; and 4. if Defendants contend the step cannot be completed in time for Plaintiff to travel within the authorized parole period, the specific impediment, the person or entity imposing it, and what Defendants are doing to remove it
October 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Abortion is on the ballot in Missouri again. Here's what to know about Amendment 3
Amendment 3 would overturn the 2024 amendment enshrining abortion rights.
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October 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Florida Mom Arrested on Bodycam as She Exits Plane from Las Vegas After Leaving Her 4 Children Home Alone: Police
Irene Miller was charged with four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm, per a press release
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October 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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"The biggest divide I found in Congress wasn't Democrat versus Republican, it was safe seats versus competitive seats," Nickel said. "
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This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional
(AP) — In 2022, Democrat Wiley Nickel ran as a moderate and narrowly won North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District by about 9,000 votes. Two years later, the current congressman, Republican Brad Kn...
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October 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Federal judge blocks Trump admin from deploying armed agents to interrogate voters in 9 states before midterms
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from performing immigration-enforcement-related field interrogations in areas containing U.S. citizens, finding that legal prospective voters have been int...
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October 22, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Mississippi police department settles with DOJ over discrimination, excessive force allegations
The police force for a Mississippi city where approximately half the population had warrants issued for their arrests will have to undergo multiple reforms following a settlement with the U.S. Departm...
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October 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM