Double spaces after a period are now a felony.
Now that Bluesky is the official social media app representing the popular will of the United States of America™️, what is our first cultural decree?
November 5, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Double spaces after a period are now a felony.
Restoring felons' right to vote is a GOOD THING, people.
Most felons aren't Donald Trump. Most felons are people of color convicted of nonviolent crimes and overcharged.
Possession of marijuana? In many states, a felony. Driving without a license? In many states, a felony.
Most felons aren't Donald Trump. Most felons are people of color convicted of nonviolent crimes and overcharged.
Possession of marijuana? In many states, a felony. Driving without a license? In many states, a felony.
November 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Restoring felons' right to vote is a GOOD THING, people.
Most felons aren't Donald Trump. Most felons are people of color convicted of nonviolent crimes and overcharged.
Possession of marijuana? In many states, a felony. Driving without a license? In many states, a felony.
Most felons aren't Donald Trump. Most felons are people of color convicted of nonviolent crimes and overcharged.
Possession of marijuana? In many states, a felony. Driving without a license? In many states, a felony.
NEW: For over a century, Virginia has banned anyone convicted of any felony of their right to vote ***for life.***
Voters just abolished this Jim Crow-era policy.
A huge result from Virginia:
Voters just abolished this Jim Crow-era policy.
A huge result from Virginia:
Virginia Topples Its Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - Bolts
Virginia voters have toppled one of the nation’s harshest felony disenfranchisement schemes, ending a Jim Crow-era policy of exclusion that has blocked millions of people from voting since 1902. Voter...
boltsmag.org
November 4, 2026 at 3:03 AM
NEW: For over a century, Virginia has banned anyone convicted of any felony of their right to vote ***for life.***
Voters just abolished this Jim Crow-era policy.
A huge result from Virginia:
Voters just abolished this Jim Crow-era policy.
A huge result from Virginia:
Virginia voters have toppled one of the nation’s harshest felony disenfranchisement schemes.
For 124 years, the Virginia constitution has called for *lifetime* disenfranchisement of *anyone* convicted of *any* felony. No longer.
New @boltsmag.org story on this major voting rights reform:
For 124 years, the Virginia constitution has called for *lifetime* disenfranchisement of *anyone* convicted of *any* felony. No longer.
New @boltsmag.org story on this major voting rights reform:
Virginia Topples Its Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - Bolts
Virginia voters have toppled one of the nation’s harshest felony disenfranchisement schemes, ending a Jim Crow-era policy of exclusion that has blocked millions of people from voting since 1902. Voter...
boltsmag.org
November 4, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Virginia voters have toppled one of the nation’s harshest felony disenfranchisement schemes.
For 124 years, the Virginia constitution has called for *lifetime* disenfranchisement of *anyone* convicted of *any* felony. No longer.
New @boltsmag.org story on this major voting rights reform:
For 124 years, the Virginia constitution has called for *lifetime* disenfranchisement of *anyone* convicted of *any* felony. No longer.
New @boltsmag.org story on this major voting rights reform:
On deck tomorrow:
Oral arguments in Trump’s criminal appeal of his 34 felony convictions in New York.
Oral arguments in Trump’s criminal appeal of his 34 felony convictions in New York.
November 4, 2026 at 12:52 PM
On deck tomorrow:
Oral arguments in Trump’s criminal appeal of his 34 felony convictions in New York.
Oral arguments in Trump’s criminal appeal of his 34 felony convictions in New York.
To a completely non-funded candidate who was charged with a felony for a stolen car on the campaign trail.
Tim Moore was the NC state house leader who helped gerrymander the state including a district for himself. It looks like he is going to lose.
November 4, 2026 at 3:18 AM
To a completely non-funded candidate who was charged with a felony for a stolen car on the campaign trail.
"Mob action," what many of my protester clients have been charged with for linking their arms together when cops approach? Felony. Shoplifting more than $500 of diapers and formula? Felony.
There are more people convicted of felonies in the US than there are people who live in Wisconsin.
There are more people convicted of felonies in the US than there are people who live in Wisconsin.
November 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
"Mob action," what many of my protester clients have been charged with for linking their arms together when cops approach? Felony. Shoplifting more than $500 of diapers and formula? Felony.
There are more people convicted of felonies in the US than there are people who live in Wisconsin.
There are more people convicted of felonies in the US than there are people who live in Wisconsin.
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment that repealed the state’s longstanding Jim Crow-era felony voting rights ban
Virginia Votes To Repeal Jim Crow-Era Voting Ban
www.huffpost.com
November 4, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Virginia voters have approved a constitutional amendment that repealed the state’s longstanding Jim Crow-era felony voting rights ban
Historic result in Virginia: AP has called victory for Amendment 3. This eliminates the state constitution’s exceptionally harsh policy of lifetime felony disenfranchisement, a Jim Crow relic that since 1902 has blocked millions from voting.
November 4, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Historic result in Virginia: AP has called victory for Amendment 3. This eliminates the state constitution’s exceptionally harsh policy of lifetime felony disenfranchisement, a Jim Crow relic that since 1902 has blocked millions from voting.
The problem with Trump isn't that he's a felon. I have friends who are felons. In Illinois, refusing to disperse during a protest is a felony. Shoplifting more than $500 is a felony. Lots of really good people are felons. Hell, it would probably be possible to convict YOU,
November 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The problem with Trump isn't that he's a felon. I have friends who are felons. In Illinois, refusing to disperse during a protest is a felony. Shoplifting more than $500 is a felony. Lots of really good people are felons. Hell, it would probably be possible to convict YOU,
While Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, governors’ mansions, and state legislatures across the country, Virginia overturned its “Jim Crow-era lifetime ban” on voting for people with prior felony convictions.
A 124-year-old voting ban designed to silence Black Virginians is finally gone
Voters passed the amendment by more than 10 points, ending lifetime disenfranchisement for people with felony convictions.
www.motherjones.com
November 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
While Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, governors’ mansions, and state legislatures across the country, Virginia overturned its “Jim Crow-era lifetime ban” on voting for people with prior felony convictions.
Update: All three ballot initiatives have passed ✅
Virginia voters have enshrined reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and voting rights for those with felony convictions on their release from incarceration in their state constitution.
Virginia voters have enshrined reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and voting rights for those with felony convictions on their release from incarceration in their state constitution.
NoVa results so far (per AP)
✅ Sen. Mark Warner re-elected
✅ Rep. Suhas Subramanyam re-elected
✅ Rep. Don Beyer re-elected
〰️ Rep. James Walkinshaw too early to call
Ballot initiatives (with 58% of votes in)
〰️ Right to abortion, Yes 61%
〰️ Same-sex marriage, Yes 56%
〰️ Felon voting rights, Yes 55%
✅ Sen. Mark Warner re-elected
✅ Rep. Suhas Subramanyam re-elected
✅ Rep. Don Beyer re-elected
〰️ Rep. James Walkinshaw too early to call
Ballot initiatives (with 58% of votes in)
〰️ Right to abortion, Yes 61%
〰️ Same-sex marriage, Yes 56%
〰️ Felon voting rights, Yes 55%
November 4, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Update: All three ballot initiatives have passed ✅
Virginia voters have enshrined reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and voting rights for those with felony convictions on their release from incarceration in their state constitution.
Virginia voters have enshrined reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and voting rights for those with felony convictions on their release from incarceration in their state constitution.
A 124-year-old voting ban designed to silence Black Virginians is finally gone.
While Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, Virginia overturned its “Jim Crow-era lifetime ban” on voting for people with prior felony convictions.
While Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, Virginia overturned its “Jim Crow-era lifetime ban” on voting for people with prior felony convictions.
A 124-year-old voting ban designed to silence Black Virginians is finally gone
Voters passed the amendment by more than 10 points, ending lifetime disenfranchisement for people with felony convictions.
www.motherjones.com
November 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A 124-year-old voting ban designed to silence Black Virginians is finally gone.
While Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, Virginia overturned its “Jim Crow-era lifetime ban” on voting for people with prior felony convictions.
While Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, Virginia overturned its “Jim Crow-era lifetime ban” on voting for people with prior felony convictions.
NEW in Bolts: Virginia voters passed Amendment 3 on Tuesday, restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions upon release, and codifying the end of Jim Crow-era disenfranchisement rules.
Virginia Topples Its Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - Bolts
Virginia voters have toppled one of the nation’s harshest felony disenfranchisement schemes, ending a Jim Crow-era policy of exclusion that has blocked millions of people from voting since 1902. Voter...
boltsmag.org
November 4, 2026 at 3:06 AM
NEW in Bolts: Virginia voters passed Amendment 3 on Tuesday, restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions upon release, and codifying the end of Jim Crow-era disenfranchisement rules.
Virginia strips people of the right to vote for the rest of their life when they commit any felony whatsoever.
That could end tomorrow. boltsmag.org/virginia-con...
That could end tomorrow. boltsmag.org/virginia-con...
“It’s Time”: Virginians Will Decide Whether to Repeal Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - Bolts
Voters will decide this year whether to end Virginia’s uniquely harsh felony disenfranchisement rules. They'll also vote on abortion, gay marriage, and redistricting.
boltsmag.org
November 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Virginia strips people of the right to vote for the rest of their life when they commit any felony whatsoever.
That could end tomorrow. boltsmag.org/virginia-con...
That could end tomorrow. boltsmag.org/virginia-con...
NEW: In a resounding pro-democracy victory, Virginians approved a ballot measure that automatically restores voting rights for anyone convicted of a felony once their sentence is complete.
The measure also establishes a fundamental right to vote.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The measure also establishes a fundamental right to vote.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In victory for democracy, Virginia voters restore voting rights for ex-offenders
Virginians approved a ballot measure that automatically restores voting rights for anyone convicted of a felony once they complete their sentence and establishes a fundamental right to vote for…
www.democracydocket.com
November 4, 2026 at 3:13 AM
NEW: In a resounding pro-democracy victory, Virginians approved a ballot measure that automatically restores voting rights for anyone convicted of a felony once their sentence is complete.
The measure also establishes a fundamental right to vote.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The measure also establishes a fundamental right to vote.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
With Mississippi's U.S. Senate race effectively tied, know this:
About 70,000 people in Mississippi are blocked from voting because of felony convictions. *Two-thirds* of them are Black—a huge overrepresentation in a state where Black people make up less than 40% of the overall population.
About 70,000 people in Mississippi are blocked from voting because of felony convictions. *Two-thirds* of them are Black—a huge overrepresentation in a state where Black people make up less than 40% of the overall population.
November 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
With Mississippi's U.S. Senate race effectively tied, know this:
About 70,000 people in Mississippi are blocked from voting because of felony convictions. *Two-thirds* of them are Black—a huge overrepresentation in a state where Black people make up less than 40% of the overall population.
About 70,000 people in Mississippi are blocked from voting because of felony convictions. *Two-thirds* of them are Black—a huge overrepresentation in a state where Black people make up less than 40% of the overall population.
“Do you have a felony?”
Not yet
Not yet
October 31, 2026 at 1:49 PM
“Do you have a felony?”
Not yet
Not yet
🚨 BREAKING: In a monumental win, Virginia voters approved a ballot measure to automatically restore the voting rights of people with past felony convictions.
The move puts an end to a nearly 15-year battle that left thousands disenfranchised.
The move puts an end to a nearly 15-year battle that left thousands disenfranchised.
November 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM
🚨 BREAKING: In a monumental win, Virginia voters approved a ballot measure to automatically restore the voting rights of people with past felony convictions.
The move puts an end to a nearly 15-year battle that left thousands disenfranchised.
The move puts an end to a nearly 15-year battle that left thousands disenfranchised.
Let me be clear to anyone thinking about helping Trump interfere with California elections:
If you interfere with voters or tamper with ballots, you will be prosecuted with a FELONY.
And don't count on a pardon from the President. He can't pardon you out of California justice.
If you interfere with voters or tamper with ballots, you will be prosecuted with a FELONY.
And don't count on a pardon from the President. He can't pardon you out of California justice.
November 2, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Let me be clear to anyone thinking about helping Trump interfere with California elections:
If you interfere with voters or tamper with ballots, you will be prosecuted with a FELONY.
And don't count on a pardon from the President. He can't pardon you out of California justice.
If you interfere with voters or tamper with ballots, you will be prosecuted with a FELONY.
And don't count on a pardon from the President. He can't pardon you out of California justice.
Today, 1 in 59 Americans is disenfranchised due to a current or previous felony conviction.
Is this what democracy looks like?
Is this what democracy looks like?
November 3, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Today, 1 in 59 Americans is disenfranchised due to a current or previous felony conviction.
Is this what democracy looks like?
Is this what democracy looks like?
ICYMI, one of the most important results for plain justice yesterday.
Virginians abolished a harsh policy—which for over a century has banned anyone convicted of any felony of their right to vote ***for life.***
Virginians abolished a harsh policy—which for over a century has banned anyone convicted of any felony of their right to vote ***for life.***
Virginia Topples Its Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - Bolts
Virginia voters have toppled one of the nation’s harshest felony disenfranchisement schemes, ending a Jim Crow-era policy of exclusion that has blocked millions of people from voting since 1902. Voter...
boltsmag.org
November 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
ICYMI, one of the most important results for plain justice yesterday.
Virginians abolished a harsh policy—which for over a century has banned anyone convicted of any felony of their right to vote ***for life.***
Virginians abolished a harsh policy—which for over a century has banned anyone convicted of any felony of their right to vote ***for life.***
Every MAGA is a pedo
November 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Every MAGA is a pedo
“IF YOU INTERFERE WITH OUR VOTERS, YOU WILL BE PROSECUTED WITH A FELONY! @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
November 3, 2026 at 5:03 AM
“IF YOU INTERFERE WITH OUR VOTERS, YOU WILL BE PROSECUTED WITH A FELONY! @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
The fact that mass felony disenfranchisement disproportionately silences Black would-be voters is not an accident. It is by design of white supremacist state leaders who sought during Reconstruction to limit Black political power, and who installed systems to that end that remain hard at work today.
A Voting Rights Promise, Betrayed for 156 Years - Bolts
After the Civil War, Congress readmitted Southern states on the condition they not expand felony disenfranchisement—but they quickly ignored the restriction. It has finally caught up with one state, w...
boltsmag.org
November 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The fact that mass felony disenfranchisement disproportionately silences Black would-be voters is not an accident. It is by design of white supremacist state leaders who sought during Reconstruction to limit Black political power, and who installed systems to that end that remain hard at work today.