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This election map from the FAZ shows that the AfD in light blue dominates the former East Germany.

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ICYMI: If it’s a Shutdown, it’s not on Dems!

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The conservative CDU party won 28.8% of the vote with the far-right party, AfD, coming in second place at 20.9%. The Social Democrats (SPD) the party of the current Chancellor, came in third place at 16.3%. thehill.com/policy/inter...

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Good that the Times is tracking his deeds and words like this. www.nytimes.com/interactive/... Next level would be to organize all the known steps in democracy's replacement by authoritarian governance, and report it as news when he reaches them, so that we know where we are— and what remains.

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@beyer.house.gov caught OPM/NSF arbitrarily reclassifying non-probationary NSF employees as probationary so they could be fired more easily. beyer.house.gov/uploadedfile... See also Reuters (which didn't link letter): www.reuters.com/world/us/us-... I hope the satire writers are watching.

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Yes. This is why you have to look up EVERY local candidate ... even for something like water board. It's how they build their resume for more influential positions later on.

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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns. 100% of his salary is paid by WA state. Elon fired him. Share his story.

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The French Parliament has approved a ban on the manufacture, import, and sale of #PFAS in cosmetics, ski wax, and clothing by January 2026, which will be extended to all textiles in 2030.

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ICYMI, new piece/thread from me:

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Go sister, go!

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Definitely needed al this positive round-up!

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Wow. This is a very big deal. We’ll see if it sticks, but I’m sure @marcelias.bsky.social is ready with a contempt motion if necessary.

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$40 million to DOGE as they slash people’s livelihoods and lifelines in the name of “efficiency.”

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"We are the federal law"

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BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.

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Powerful. Tomorrow’s front page of the most influential weekly publication in Germany. “BETRAYED. First Zelensky, Soon Us? The radical departure of the US from its allies.”

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This x10000000000 “In other words: We, the opposition, are the majority. Take heart.” www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/they-are-a...

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CSPAN Caller from West Virginia: I’m a diabetic and I’m on Medicare. When Biden was in there, my insulin was $6 for a 28 day supply. I just went to CVS, it went back up to $80…

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Judge Ho Appoints Former GOP Solicitor General To Help Him Mull DOJ’s Corrupt Adams Deal talkingpointsmemo.com/news/judge-h...

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So many helpful tools here!

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🚨 Your House representative is now back home through February 23. That’s where we come in. With Trump and Elon Musk pulling off a billionaire coup in real time, this congressional recess is about turning up the heat like never before. Let’s get to work: indivisi.org/muskorus

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Feeling overwhelmed by trying to keep track of everything? We’re here to help. Let’s talk about the three big fights that are happening right now and how you can take action against President Musk and Kennedy Center chairman Trump.

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I think it’s important to note that this was bad before but since Elon bought Twitter and turned it into a radicalization machine, it’s complete.

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💯♥️

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NEW -- In the span of one month we may just witnessed a generational blow to science in America. The DOGE-induced brain drain has very much begun my latest at The Bulwark www.thebulwark.com/p/the-doge-b...

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NEW: A letter from an anonymous federal worker. Please read and share: www.muellershewrote.com/p/letter-fro...

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This is the next ask on your next call to your Senators. Do it tomorrow.

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If you’re not confirmed by the Senate then you have no business meddling in the lives of MILLIONS of Americans We are suing DOGE for violating the constitution & illegally seizing power I’ll discuss tonight @ 8PM ET on @insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com 👇 statedemocracydefenders.org/fund/new-law...

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1000 standing strong in Idaho and making the news! Thank you! #CourageIsContagious #FiftyFiftyOne

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From my interview with Congressman Jim Himes. Watch Rep. Himes do a perfect takedown of Elon Musk:

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SKEET THREAD: There’s a lot I could say about this argument, but since in the end it all boils down to this paragraph, let me just address this.

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“Many farmers voted for Trump [b/c] he promised less regulation and greater prosperity for America’s farmers. The hard truth … like most of the folks who voted for Trump, farmers failed to do their homework about the reality” of the Trump regime. What betting on the farm & losing looks like. 😬

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Vance's speech went down very badly - unequivocally badly. It was extraordinarily poorly judged. He shocked delegates by roundly attacking U.S. allies, including Britain, in a blistering attack decrying misinformation, disinformation, and the rights of free speech. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Add Danielle Sassoon and the other members of the Valentine’s Day 7 to the pantheon of Justice Department heroes. My thoughts in @TheAtlantic.

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Go Team, Go!

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He has shown us who he is 1000 times now.

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Petty, pathetic people.

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My former law school dean, Harold Koh, used to admonish incoming law students to "Never let your skill exceed your virtue." A while back, I wrote about how lawyers, in particular, have skills they can use for good or evil. Reupping here cafe.com/notes-from-c...

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What are my KDrama friends thinking about #MeloMovie?

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@sifill.bsky.social has this exactly right. Every law student and practicing lawyer should read it and take it to heart

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"By not calling it a coup, the mainstream media is failing to communicate the gravity of what is occurring," writes @rbreich.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

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BREAKING: Ranking Member Raskin demands Attorney General Bondi halt illegal intimidation campaign targeting the DOJ’s Public Integrity Office.

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350 Rabbis took out a full page ad in the NYTimes today opposing Trump’s plan for Palestine and calling it ethnic cleansing.

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"There are moments in the world’s history where people look back and ask, 'Where were the lawyers? Where were the judges?' In these moments, the rule of law becomes especially vulnerable," said the judge. Applause broke out in his courtroom. www.yahoo.com/news/trump-p...

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Senator Chris Murphy: "I think the American public are learning about the scale of this corruption, how our foreign policy is being turned over to billionaires like Elon Musk to help them financially...they are turning against this handover of government to the very few economic elites."

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