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Listening to Latter-day Saint President Oaks at the National Cathedral from last night. If the Constitution is divinely inspired for Latter-day Saints, having a former constitutional professor and judge at the head of the church in this weighty political moment is a significant thing.
Faith, Freedom, and the Common Good with Dallin H. Oaks | 9.16.26
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September 17, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Listening to Latter-day Saint President Oaks at the National Cathedral from last night. If the Constitution is divinely inspired for Latter-day Saints, having a former constitutional professor and judge at the head of the church in this weighty political moment is a significant thing.
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Stand firm Ms. Henderson.
Mike Lee, known for his text messages advising Donald Trump on how to overturn the 2020 election, said on social media that Deidre Henderson should hand over Utahns’ personal information to the DOJ.
Henderson has said to do so would violate state law.
Henderson has said to do so would violate state law.
Sen. Mike Lee says Utah’s elections chief is wrong to defy Trump’s DOJ, as Gov. Cox, other Republicans defend her
Sen. Mike Lee is publicly siding with President Donald Trump’s Justice Department as it investigates his state’s elections chief, a fellow Republican.
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September 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Stand firm Ms. Henderson.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Extraordinary, powerful and heart-wrenching.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
August 29, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Extraordinary, powerful and heart-wrenching.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone.
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Epstein survivors released this video today urging senators to block the confirmation of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. They’re trying to get to 20,000 signatures on their petition to send a message to the Senate. ujoin.co/campaigns/45...
July 14, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Epstein survivors released this video today urging senators to block the confirmation of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. They’re trying to get to 20,000 signatures on their petition to send a message to the Senate. ujoin.co/campaigns/45...
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OK folks. We need a few more people to send letters to Congress today to get over 4000 letters in! Do your part to stop Russell Vought and his power-mad, power-grab on federal funding. actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
Oppose OMB Proposal to Put ALL Federal Government Funding Decisions in the Hands of Political Appointees
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. The scope of this proposed regulation is...
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July 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
OK folks. We need a few more people to send letters to Congress today to get over 4000 letters in! Do your part to stop Russell Vought and his power-mad, power-grab on federal funding. actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
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“The comment period closes on July 2, 2026, so now is the time to act. You can submit comments online or mail them.”
PLEASE READ, SHARE, AND ACT
PLEASE READ, SHARE, AND ACT
I just sent this out to Democracy Docket premium members, but in light of the Postmasters comments this morning threatening voting by mail, I felt it is urgent to post it online for everyone.
Please read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/mail...
Please read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/mail...
Mail-in voting is under attack. Here's what you can do
The USPS is proposing a rule that would require states to share information about voters who request mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections.
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June 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM
“The comment period closes on July 2, 2026, so now is the time to act. You can submit comments online or mail them.”
PLEASE READ, SHARE, AND ACT
PLEASE READ, SHARE, AND ACT
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Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah):
"The more voices raised against this abomination the better..."
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"The more voices raised against this abomination the better..."
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Tribune Editorial: ICE detention center could be on the rocks. Now is time to apply pressure.
"The people of Minnesota managed to draw worldwide credit to themselves last winter by staring down ICE agents — in sub-zero temperatures, at the risk of being shot.
If they can do it, we Utahns can, ...
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June 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah):
"The more voices raised against this abomination the better..."
www.sltrib.com/opinion/edit...
"The more voices raised against this abomination the better..."
www.sltrib.com/opinion/edit...
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Thousands are marching in Selma calling for a full restoration of the voting rights act.
May 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Thousands are marching in Selma calling for a full restoration of the voting rights act.
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"We've built a rapid response network to stop ICE detention centers before they start. Receive immediate alerts if a facility is planned for your community and help lead the local fight to stop it..."
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April 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM
"We've built a rapid response network to stop ICE detention centers before they start. Receive immediate alerts if a facility is planned for your community and help lead the local fight to stop it..."
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“May Day is a chance for us to replicate what we saw in the Twin Cities nationwide.“
@ezralevin.bsky.social and @maddow.bsky.social talk about the major national action planned for May 1 and why exercising our economic might is key for protecting election results. #NoKings
@ezralevin.bsky.social and @maddow.bsky.social talk about the major national action planned for May 1 and why exercising our economic might is key for protecting election results. #NoKings
March 31, 2026 at 2:13 AM
“May Day is a chance for us to replicate what we saw in the Twin Cities nationwide.“
@ezralevin.bsky.social and @maddow.bsky.social talk about the major national action planned for May 1 and why exercising our economic might is key for protecting election results. #NoKings
@ezralevin.bsky.social and @maddow.bsky.social talk about the major national action planned for May 1 and why exercising our economic might is key for protecting election results. #NoKings
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🚨 THIS JUST IN: With over 100 protests still to come, we can already estimate that at least 8 million people participated in No Kings protests today.
That makes No Kings 3 the largest single day of protest in American history. #NoKings
That makes No Kings 3 the largest single day of protest in American history. #NoKings
March 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
🚨 THIS JUST IN: With over 100 protests still to come, we can already estimate that at least 8 million people participated in No Kings protests today.
That makes No Kings 3 the largest single day of protest in American history. #NoKings
That makes No Kings 3 the largest single day of protest in American history. #NoKings
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Tribune photojournalist Francisco Kjolseth captured this time lapse footage of the No Kings protest march and rally at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.
Read the story here: www.sltrib.com/news/2026/03...
Read the story here: www.sltrib.com/news/2026/03...
March 28, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Tribune photojournalist Francisco Kjolseth captured this time lapse footage of the No Kings protest march and rally at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.
Read the story here: www.sltrib.com/news/2026/03...
Read the story here: www.sltrib.com/news/2026/03...
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I know this has circulated with alacrity recently, so you may have already seen it, but if you haven't... WOW BOY HOWDY it's the most useful thing.
Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service:
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Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service:
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Google Has a Secret Reference Desk. Here's How to Use It.
40 Google features to find exactly what you need, the alternative search engines that do things Google won't, and the reference desk framework underneath all of it.
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March 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I know this has circulated with alacrity recently, so you may have already seen it, but if you haven't... WOW BOY HOWDY it's the most useful thing.
Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service:
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Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service:
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URGENT PROTEST 🪧
Wednesday, March 18
6pm-7:30pm at 6020 W 300 S, SLC
Join us to protest the sale of a warehouse to DHS to be used a “mega” ICE detention camp. This is *NON-VIOLENT* protest and gathering of concerned individuals.
Wednesday, March 18
6pm-7:30pm at 6020 W 300 S, SLC
Join us to protest the sale of a warehouse to DHS to be used a “mega” ICE detention camp. This is *NON-VIOLENT* protest and gathering of concerned individuals.
March 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
URGENT PROTEST 🪧
Wednesday, March 18
6pm-7:30pm at 6020 W 300 S, SLC
Join us to protest the sale of a warehouse to DHS to be used a “mega” ICE detention camp. This is *NON-VIOLENT* protest and gathering of concerned individuals.
Wednesday, March 18
6pm-7:30pm at 6020 W 300 S, SLC
Join us to protest the sale of a warehouse to DHS to be used a “mega” ICE detention camp. This is *NON-VIOLENT* protest and gathering of concerned individuals.
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: No ICE Detention Facility in Utah. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...
A version of this action that uses less javascript and may be usable for those who don't use javascript is available at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-ice-detention-facility-in-utah?nowrapper=true&referrer=&source=bluesky&oneclick=
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March 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: No ICE Detention Facility in Utah. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/no...
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Incredible shot of Rep. Al Green holding up a "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!" sign with Trump in the foreground from photographer Kenny Holston (Getty)
February 25, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Incredible shot of Rep. Al Green holding up a "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES!" sign with Trump in the foreground from photographer Kenny Holston (Getty)
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Jesse Jackson on Sesame Street in 1972
February 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Jesse Jackson on Sesame Street in 1972
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Using Data for Good: A Crash Course
Our response to "What can I do?"
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February 10, 2026 at 4:17 AM
