Maelinda
@maelinda2.bsky.social
Retired. Twitter defector. Married. Blue dot surrounded by red.
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It is terrible to see what is happening at The Washington Post. Democracy Docket is a small newsroom, but it is growing. If you want to work for an independent, pro-democracy media outlet, I encourage you to apply. ats.rippling.com/democracy-do...
Work With Us
ats.rippling.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
It is terrible to see what is happening at The Washington Post. Democracy Docket is a small newsroom, but it is growing. If you want to work for an independent, pro-democracy media outlet, I encourage you to apply. ats.rippling.com/democracy-do...
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I'm thrilled that a real hero is running for Congress! Harry Dunn, Capitol police officer, defended the elected representatives inside the Capitol on J/6. He stood up for our democracy, laws, and Constitution. I just donated to his campaign!
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
January 6 was the worst day of my life. But the threat of Donald Trump didn’t end when the mob left the Capitol.
That’s why I’m running for Congress: to defend this country, with the full constitutional authority of Congress.
I’m Harry Dunn. And I’m ready to finish the job.
That’s why I’m running for Congress: to defend this country, with the full constitutional authority of Congress.
I’m Harry Dunn. And I’m ready to finish the job.
Done Waiting
YouTube video by Harry Dunn
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I'm thrilled that a real hero is running for Congress! Harry Dunn, Capitol police officer, defended the elected representatives inside the Capitol on J/6. He stood up for our democracy, laws, and Constitution. I just donated to his campaign!
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
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Tulsi Gabbard’s “national security” act is now just herself. Once a potential Democratic VP, she’s pivoted into Trump’s orbit—proof that her loyalty isn’t to the country, it’s to her own career. Flexibility? More like self-interest in a political costume. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Commentary: Tulsi Gabbard is supposed to keep America safe. She's only looking out for herself
Her appearance at an FBI raid on a Georgia election center had nothing to do with her job overseeing American intelligence and everything to do with worming her way into President Trump's good graces.
www.latimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Tulsi Gabbard’s “national security” act is now just herself. Once a potential Democratic VP, she’s pivoted into Trump’s orbit—proof that her loyalty isn’t to the country, it’s to her own career. Flexibility? More like self-interest in a political costume. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Two days ago, we discovered Trump has engaged in the most corrupt behavior of any president in history—giving secret technology to China's ally in exchange for the Trump family getting half a billion dollars.
And nobody is still talking about it. #Corruption
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
And nobody is still talking about it. #Corruption
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump accused of ‘corruption, plain and simple’ after UAE invested in family firm
White House says president is not involved in running his businesses. Ethics experts remain concerned
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Two days ago, we discovered Trump has engaged in the most corrupt behavior of any president in history—giving secret technology to China's ally in exchange for the Trump family getting half a billion dollars.
And nobody is still talking about it. #Corruption
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
And nobody is still talking about it. #Corruption
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Quinnipiac poll | 1/29-2/2 RV
President Trump approval
Disapprove 56% (+2)
Approve 37% (-3)
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 56% (+2)
Approve 37% (-3)
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
February 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Quinnipiac poll | 1/29-2/2 RV
President Trump approval
Disapprove 56% (+2)
Approve 37% (-3)
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 56% (+2)
Approve 37% (-3)
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
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Persistent reports of ICE using drones, including this highly suspected ICE drone photographed being launched from a suburban park. It’s a HoverFly Spectre, a “tethered” surveillance drone flown over unspooling fiber-optic cables. I’d be curious if anyone knows a civilian use case
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Persistent reports of ICE using drones, including this highly suspected ICE drone photographed being launched from a suburban park. It’s a HoverFly Spectre, a “tethered” surveillance drone flown over unspooling fiber-optic cables. I’d be curious if anyone knows a civilian use case
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promises made promises kept
Trump Is Building a Federal Judiciary of Delusional, Cowardly Loyalists
Judges have to decide cases based on facts. For Trump judges, the only facts that matter are the ones that he authorizes them to believe.
ballsandstrikes.org
February 4, 2026 at 8:23 PM
promises made promises kept
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Another batch of Trump's judicial nominees refused in their confirmation hearings today to publicly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, which annoyed Sen. Richard Blumenthal enough for him to call them "monkeys" and "puppets"
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Another batch of Trump's judicial nominees refused in their confirmation hearings today to publicly acknowledge that Joe Biden won the 2020 election, which annoyed Sen. Richard Blumenthal enough for him to call them "monkeys" and "puppets"
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This industry is fucked. People tell you to go independent (there ain’t many other options atm) and speaking from experience, the independent route is difficult and labyrinthian to monetize. Detailed work that speaks truth to power often doesn’t get the views/interest of just rambling into a camera.
INBOX: Washington Post Ukraine Correspondent Lizzie Johnson announces that she has been laid off in the middle of a below-freezing war zone without power, heat, or running water.
February 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
This industry is fucked. People tell you to go independent (there ain’t many other options atm) and speaking from experience, the independent route is difficult and labyrinthian to monetize. Detailed work that speaks truth to power often doesn’t get the views/interest of just rambling into a camera.
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> ... Pritzker was named in a deposition filed under oath by Virginia Giuffre related to her being sexually trafficked through the Jeffrey Epstein network. She testified in the deposition that she once was sexually abused by Pritzker."
Another one of Trump's "terrific" guys.
Another one of Trump's "terrific" guys.
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 PM
> ... Pritzker was named in a deposition filed under oath by Virginia Giuffre related to her being sexually trafficked through the Jeffrey Epstein network. She testified in the deposition that she once was sexually abused by Pritzker."
Another one of Trump's "terrific" guys.
Another one of Trump's "terrific" guys.
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And all the time we were told it was because of an extramarital affair, along with sharing classified material.
February 4, 2026 at 11:37 PM
And all the time we were told it was because of an extramarital affair, along with sharing classified material.
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US billionaire Tom Pritzker wrote Epstein that he was "in a remote valley of Afghanistan" with "toys and boys" for his birthday. He reported that General Petraeus helped him, provided two helicopters and a US military escort. #OpDeathEaters #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverUP
![To:
jeevacation@gmail.com[jeevacation@gmail.com]; jeevacation@gmail.com[jeevacation@gmail.com]
From: Pritzker, Tom
Sent:
Mon 6/6/2011 3:39:13 PM
Subject:
Re:
I am in a remote valley of Afghanistan (its my birthday wish) with Boys with Toys. Spent time w Patraeus yesterday and he loaned me a chopper (actually two with one as a back up). Can't call till tomorrow.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6tu2htulhvnivixtdype45hs/bafkreied3ucuui254pom44vl73k22trdcd774bw35fymowqu6g4illjxom)
February 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
US billionaire Tom Pritzker wrote Epstein that he was "in a remote valley of Afghanistan" with "toys and boys" for his birthday. He reported that General Petraeus helped him, provided two helicopters and a US military escort. #OpDeathEaters #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCoverUP
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“I never thought I’d lose my crown as the most hated guy in journalism,” writes… @jaysonblair7.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/jaysonbl...
Jeff Bezos Didn’t Save The Washington Post. He Surrendered It
A billionaire who could have protected one of America’s great newspapers chose instead to protect himself — and let The Post burn in the process
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM
“I never thought I’d lose my crown as the most hated guy in journalism,” writes… @jaysonblair7.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/jaysonbl...
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If Thiel thinks he is going to getaway with trying to stop "poor people" (that will turn racist. You can bet your ass.) and women from voting, he might as well get ready to spend money on a military.
February 5, 2026 at 12:12 AM
If Thiel thinks he is going to getaway with trying to stop "poor people" (that will turn racist. You can bet your ass.) and women from voting, he might as well get ready to spend money on a military.
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Ahh! Public relations of shooting people in their back and face. Kidnapping babies and using them as bait to get their parents. That type right?
Host: Joe Rogan was one of your biggest endorsers in 2024. He said he understands why critics compare ICE officers to the Gestapo.
Trump: What happens is that, I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don't think we're good at public relations
Trump: What happens is that, I think we do a phenomenal job, but I don't think we're good at public relations
February 4, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Ahh! Public relations of shooting people in their back and face. Kidnapping babies and using them as bait to get their parents. That type right?
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Managed to get away to spend an hour at the protest in my hometown. When I was there there were maybe 100-150 people, which is not bad for a 20k person town, at 1 pm on a Friday, organized the day before. Saw lots of people I knew from church and the kids’ sports and school and the community.
/1
/1
Actually I do deserve to be happy so I am going to work from home and join my wife at a protest at a local Congregational church where the pastor has been doing great work in the community.
January 30, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Managed to get away to spend an hour at the protest in my hometown. When I was there there were maybe 100-150 people, which is not bad for a 20k person town, at 1 pm on a Friday, organized the day before. Saw lots of people I knew from church and the kids’ sports and school and the community.
/1
/1
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Somewhat encouraging, but Minneapolis is still angry. Thousands are protesting, with echoing protests all over the country.
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
January 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Somewhat encouraging, but Minneapolis is still angry. Thousands are protesting, with echoing protests all over the country.
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
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Epstein’s prison cell seen in new files release 1/30/26
January 30, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Epstein’s prison cell seen in new files release 1/30/26
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Good for Don! Released on his own recognizant. Well done judge!
Don Lemon Released Without Bail After Church Protest Arrest
Don Lemon made his first court appearance in Los Angeles today -- staring down the fallout from his surprise federal arrest tied to a Minnesota church protest earlier this month.
www.tmz.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Good for Don! Released on his own recognizant. Well done judge!
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🚨PLEASE SHARE ‼️ Jayden Scott and unknown accomplices have found where I live and posted a video online outside of my door. I have my apartment management and local police involved. I will obviously have to move so the more people that are aware of this situation the better.
January 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
🚨PLEASE SHARE ‼️ Jayden Scott and unknown accomplices have found where I live and posted a video online outside of my door. I have my apartment management and local police involved. I will obviously have to move so the more people that are aware of this situation the better.
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Let's speak plainly.
In a legitimate criminal cases, political appointees don't have to first hollow out U.S. Attorney offices of objecting career prosecutors with integrity; federal judges don't kill the cases at the cradle, and the government doesn't fight tooth and nail to revive them.
In a legitimate criminal cases, political appointees don't have to first hollow out U.S. Attorney offices of objecting career prosecutors with integrity; federal judges don't kill the cases at the cradle, and the government doesn't fight tooth and nail to revive them.
January 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Let's speak plainly.
In a legitimate criminal cases, political appointees don't have to first hollow out U.S. Attorney offices of objecting career prosecutors with integrity; federal judges don't kill the cases at the cradle, and the government doesn't fight tooth and nail to revive them.
In a legitimate criminal cases, political appointees don't have to first hollow out U.S. Attorney offices of objecting career prosecutors with integrity; federal judges don't kill the cases at the cradle, and the government doesn't fight tooth and nail to revive them.
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Trump’s right hand cannot be responsible for investigating his left hand. We need an independent, impartial investigation now.
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations branch had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
www.cbsnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Trump’s right hand cannot be responsible for investigating his left hand. We need an independent, impartial investigation now.
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
www.cbsnews.com/news/alex-pr...
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Macaulay Culkin posted a tribute to Catherine O’Hara….I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥺🙏
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Macaulay Culkin posted a tribute to Catherine O’Hara….I’m not crying, you’re crying 🥺🙏
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Lawyer for Epstein Survivors: It's consistent with what we've been seeing from the Department of Justice for quite some time now. It's an incompetent coverup. They're trying to cover up documents, to withhold documents, to keep things from the public, but worse, they're not good at it.
January 30, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Lawyer for Epstein Survivors: It's consistent with what we've been seeing from the Department of Justice for quite some time now. It's an incompetent coverup. They're trying to cover up documents, to withhold documents, to keep things from the public, but worse, they're not good at it.