Phyllis
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I have a specific request for those of you who follow me on Bluesky:
I built Democracy Docket on its own tech stack. That means, signing up takes an extra step. I promise you it’s worth it. If you haven't done, now is the perfect time! If you have, please share this with others. demdock.com/4w6emld
I built Democracy Docket on its own tech stack. That means, signing up takes an extra step. I promise you it’s worth it. If you haven't done, now is the perfect time! If you have, please share this with others. demdock.com/4w6emld
August 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I have a specific request for those of you who follow me on Bluesky:
I built Democracy Docket on its own tech stack. That means, signing up takes an extra step. I promise you it’s worth it. If you haven't done, now is the perfect time! If you have, please share this with others. demdock.com/4w6emld
I built Democracy Docket on its own tech stack. That means, signing up takes an extra step. I promise you it’s worth it. If you haven't done, now is the perfect time! If you have, please share this with others. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Texans, if you’re one of the people who had their voter registration suspended, there’s still time to fix it!
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August 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Texans, if you’re one of the people who had their voter registration suspended, there’s still time to fix it!
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Dr. Vin Gupta, an actual health expert, just dismantled RFK Jr.’s entire health agenda piece by piece.
Medicaid cuts. NIH trials canceled. Environmental protections gutted. "Lots of marketing, little substance" on food policy.
Medicaid cuts. NIH trials canceled. Environmental protections gutted. "Lots of marketing, little substance" on food policy.
August 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Dr. Vin Gupta, an actual health expert, just dismantled RFK Jr.’s entire health agenda piece by piece.
Medicaid cuts. NIH trials canceled. Environmental protections gutted. "Lots of marketing, little substance" on food policy.
Medicaid cuts. NIH trials canceled. Environmental protections gutted. "Lots of marketing, little substance" on food policy.
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Fun fact: Dolly Parton spent decades quietly funding band uniforms and instruments at Black high schools across the South - never once putting her name on it. No headlines, no fanfare — just help, given because it was needed.
Wonderful Heart ♥️ RIP Dolly ❤️
Wonderful Heart ♥️ RIP Dolly ❤️
August 25, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Fun fact: Dolly Parton spent decades quietly funding band uniforms and instruments at Black high schools across the South - never once putting her name on it. No headlines, no fanfare — just help, given because it was needed.
Wonderful Heart ♥️ RIP Dolly ❤️
Wonderful Heart ♥️ RIP Dolly ❤️
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JUST IN: The total US debt has officially hit $40 TRILLION for the first time IN HISTORY
August 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
JUST IN: The total US debt has officially hit $40 TRILLION for the first time IN HISTORY
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I'm old enough to crap rust and today is my birthday. I asked my wife for a special birthday present. I asked her to send $100 to Niall Harbison in Thailand to support the Happy Doggo rescue and she instantly agreed. My best birthday present in 72 years...
August 19, 2026 at 3:21 PM
I'm old enough to crap rust and today is my birthday. I asked my wife for a special birthday present. I asked her to send $100 to Niall Harbison in Thailand to support the Happy Doggo rescue and she instantly agreed. My best birthday present in 72 years...
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Whoa. Sherrod Brown’s new ad is devastating for Jon Husted.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
August 20, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Whoa. Sherrod Brown’s new ad is devastating for Jon Husted.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
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Terrible things are happening outside. Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Everyone is scared. — Anne Frank Diary
Terrible things are happening outside. Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Everyone is scared. — Anne Frank Diary
Rally denounces ‘ICE terror’ in Springfield after resident detained
People at the rally said immigrant families in the area have been scared to leave their homes or send their kids to school after summer ends.
opb.org
August 16, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Terrible things are happening outside. Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Everyone is scared. — Anne Frank Diary
Terrible things are happening outside. Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Everyone is scared. — Anne Frank Diary
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The cyclospora outbreak has reached 13,895 cases across 47 states.
The FDA has recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination.
Screwworm cases continue to rise.
And we’ve just surpassed 2,500 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record.
“Make America Healthy Again.”
The FDA has recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination.
Screwworm cases continue to rise.
And we’ve just surpassed 2,500 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record.
“Make America Healthy Again.”
August 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The cyclospora outbreak has reached 13,895 cases across 47 states.
The FDA has recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination.
Screwworm cases continue to rise.
And we’ve just surpassed 2,500 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record.
“Make America Healthy Again.”
The FDA has recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination.
Screwworm cases continue to rise.
And we’ve just surpassed 2,500 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record.
“Make America Healthy Again.”
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More lying per the usual. In this case, grifting credit for things done by others.
August 15, 2026 at 5:52 PM
More lying per the usual. In this case, grifting credit for things done by others.
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Susan Collins pulls into town in a bus full of her supporters; then they all get off the bus; and then she addresses the folks who were on the bus with her as if they were regular Mainers; and legacy media covers this, pretending it isn't deeply bizarre. (Notice the guys with cameras.) #MEpolitics
August 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Susan Collins pulls into town in a bus full of her supporters; then they all get off the bus; and then she addresses the folks who were on the bus with her as if they were regular Mainers; and legacy media covers this, pretending it isn't deeply bizarre. (Notice the guys with cameras.) #MEpolitics
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Trump said deportations would lead to more jobs for American citizens.
But according to new research, his cruel immigration raids actually COST jobs, including those held by American citizens.
This was never about “protecting American workers.”
It was always about racism and cruelty.
But according to new research, his cruel immigration raids actually COST jobs, including those held by American citizens.
This was never about “protecting American workers.”
It was always about racism and cruelty.
August 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Trump said deportations would lead to more jobs for American citizens.
But according to new research, his cruel immigration raids actually COST jobs, including those held by American citizens.
This was never about “protecting American workers.”
It was always about racism and cruelty.
But according to new research, his cruel immigration raids actually COST jobs, including those held by American citizens.
This was never about “protecting American workers.”
It was always about racism and cruelty.
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Six months have passed since the National Transportation Safety Board issued its final recommendations aimed at making aviation safer following a deadly crash at Reagan National Airport.
Of the NTSB’s 52 recommendations, 51 remain open.
Of the NTSB’s 52 recommendations, 51 remain open.
After deadly DCA crash, changes have been slow to come, official says
A recent incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One and Reagan National Airport has renewed attention on safety.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Six months have passed since the National Transportation Safety Board issued its final recommendations aimed at making aviation safer following a deadly crash at Reagan National Airport.
Of the NTSB’s 52 recommendations, 51 remain open.
Of the NTSB’s 52 recommendations, 51 remain open.
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ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks.
What could possibly go wrong?!
What could possibly go wrong?!
August 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks.
What could possibly go wrong?!
What could possibly go wrong?!
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Joe Biden had a bad debate in 2024. Hundreds of news stories about it.
Trump has had hundreds of bank accounts closed due to evidence of money laundering.
Nary a peep. Why?
Trump has had hundreds of bank accounts closed due to evidence of money laundering.
Nary a peep. Why?
August 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Joe Biden had a bad debate in 2024. Hundreds of news stories about it.
Trump has had hundreds of bank accounts closed due to evidence of money laundering.
Nary a peep. Why?
Trump has had hundreds of bank accounts closed due to evidence of money laundering.
Nary a peep. Why?
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Today’s Civics Lesson
Dr. Fauci honoring a congressional subpoena and then taking the Fifth Amendment: an example of someone respecting both Congress and the Constitution.
Jim Jordan ignoring a congressional subpoena: an example of someone showing contempt for Congress.
Lesson over.
Dr. Fauci honoring a congressional subpoena and then taking the Fifth Amendment: an example of someone respecting both Congress and the Constitution.
Jim Jordan ignoring a congressional subpoena: an example of someone showing contempt for Congress.
Lesson over.
August 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Today’s Civics Lesson
Dr. Fauci honoring a congressional subpoena and then taking the Fifth Amendment: an example of someone respecting both Congress and the Constitution.
Jim Jordan ignoring a congressional subpoena: an example of someone showing contempt for Congress.
Lesson over.
Dr. Fauci honoring a congressional subpoena and then taking the Fifth Amendment: an example of someone respecting both Congress and the Constitution.
Jim Jordan ignoring a congressional subpoena: an example of someone showing contempt for Congress.
Lesson over.
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🚨BREAKING: Colorado Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit to provide access to complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and our clients.
DOJ is now 0-20 in these cases. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/colora...
DOJ is now 0-20 in these cases. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/colora...
🚨 United States of America v. Griswold
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
August 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🚨BREAKING: Colorado Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit to provide access to complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and our clients.
DOJ is now 0-20 in these cases. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/colora...
DOJ is now 0-20 in these cases. ELG is undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/colora...
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On this day in 1944, the Gestapo found Anne Frank and her family in their Secret Annex. Her diary stands as a warning against hatred and persecution. Eighty years later, we should recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.🙂↕️
August 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
On this day in 1944, the Gestapo found Anne Frank and her family in their Secret Annex. Her diary stands as a warning against hatred and persecution. Eighty years later, we should recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.🙂↕️
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Holy shit.
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
August 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Holy shit.
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
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Booker: "Ghislaine Maxwell is sitting in the lowest possible confinement after giving no information that helped us get one more investigation started and has been silent, and the man responsible for that we're about to make the attorney general of the US ... this is farcical."
August 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Booker: "Ghislaine Maxwell is sitting in the lowest possible confinement after giving no information that helped us get one more investigation started and has been silent, and the man responsible for that we're about to make the attorney general of the US ... this is farcical."
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David Frum Said This July 30 2026. Frum Was The Former Speech Writer For George W. Bush........
August 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
David Frum Said This July 30 2026. Frum Was The Former Speech Writer For George W. Bush........
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Feds dropping charges against David Hearn in reflecting pool case. Pirro said docs show"the damage to the pool “was the result of a flawed installation by the contractor." Now they tell us. Looking forward to discussing, along with Blanche, on @allinwithchris.bsky.social at 8:15 PM ET.
July 31, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Feds dropping charges against David Hearn in reflecting pool case. Pirro said docs show"the damage to the pool “was the result of a flawed installation by the contractor." Now they tell us. Looking forward to discussing, along with Blanche, on @allinwithchris.bsky.social at 8:15 PM ET.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit to compel Illinois to provide its complete statewide voter registration database. Another big victory for Elias Law Group and its clients.
DOJ is now 0-19 in these cases. ELG remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/illino...
DOJ is now 0-19 in these cases. ELG remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/illino...
🚨 United States of America v. Matthews
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
July 31, 2026 at 10:27 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit to compel Illinois to provide its complete statewide voter registration database. Another big victory for Elias Law Group and its clients.
DOJ is now 0-19 in these cases. ELG remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/illino...
DOJ is now 0-19 in these cases. ELG remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/illino...
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Let’s not forget that this illegal Reflecting Pool indictment was also overseen by Todd Blanche. He could have stopped this at any time, but he was a corrupt and willing accomplice to this fraud upon the court. How can any decent person possibly vote for this man as AG?
July 31, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Let’s not forget that this illegal Reflecting Pool indictment was also overseen by Todd Blanche. He could have stopped this at any time, but he was a corrupt and willing accomplice to this fraud upon the court. How can any decent person possibly vote for this man as AG?
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Fauci accuses Rand Paul of having an "unhinged obsession with calling for my prosecution" and of making "repeated slanderous comments," then says "although it pains me to do so... under advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right under the 5th Amendment to refrain from answering your questions."
July 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Fauci accuses Rand Paul of having an "unhinged obsession with calling for my prosecution" and of making "repeated slanderous comments," then says "although it pains me to do so... under advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right under the 5th Amendment to refrain from answering your questions."