How the fuck does the GOP explain this? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

We’re deeply grateful to all of the Tennessee Indivisibles and everyone else across the state who showed up in defense of democracy. We the People — especially Black and Brown Americans — have opposed tyranny in the past. The road may be longer than we hoped, but we will win. Again.

This is the scene at the Tennessee Capitol as we get closer to a final vote.

In the days before the U.S. bombed Iran, some traders placed perfectly-timed bets on the outcome—some accounts won millions. Was that just luck? Looks like insider trading to me.

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⚡️ HAPPENING NOW — “THE DISTRICTS MAY NOT BE CHANGED BETWEEN APPORTIONMENTS….” Tennesseans are reading the law Republicans are breaking to steal representation from Memphis out loud before rules committee

A list of a few celebrities who were invited to tonight's Met Gala who did not attend: Zendaya, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Bjork, Taylor Swift, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, BTS, Lana Del Rey, Scarlett Johansson, Pedro Pascal,

NEW: In a brief filed with SCOTUS, civil rights groups contend that under the court’s own history of applying “the Purcell principle,” it is too late into the election season to suspend it. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Today, Elias Law Group attorneys, in partnership with the National Redistricting Foundation, filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Equal Ground Education Fund and 18 Florida voters to challenge the State’s newly enacted 2026 congressional map. elias.law/press-releas...

I defy anyone to explain this on neutral legal principles.

Trump and the GOP don’t care about the constitution. They only care about power. We will fight them tooth and nail to protect voters and free and fair elections.

The mighty @tparsi.bsky.social joins me on The Left Hook to discuss the faltering "truce" in the Middle East as Iran and the US escalate the conflict. We're live at 4 pm ET. Join us to understand what's happening. No paywall. thelefthook.substack.com

I just chaired an emergency meeting of the Board of Pardons to grant a unanimous pardon to At “Ricky” Chandee - a Minnesota father and longtime public servant facing deportation for a single conviction from over 30 years ago. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Good to see: Hakeem Jeffries announces new initiative for New York to redistrict in retaliation for ongoing GOP abuses. As I've reported (see below), getting NY to do this is a key piece in neutralizing the GOP advantage.

New reporting confirms that MILLIONS of Americans have dropped their health care coverage because of Trump and Republicans in Congress.

South Carolina, you can put up with this ass-kissery forever... or you can vote for @drannieandrews.com and FINALLY have a Senator who cares about you and your kids.

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"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today. We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.

Attn: @democrats.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov @markey.senate.gov @schumer.senate.gov youtu.be/EAVoBjri8L4?...

This week, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in a devastating 6-3 decision. If you're as furious as I am, I hope you will consider joining our team. We are hiring experienced attorneys to help our clients fight for voting rights and democracy. ats.rippling.com/elg-careers-...

Just watch what Trump does after he receives his orders from Putin. Within 48 hrs of his last call from Putin, Trump: 1. Put an additional 25% tariff in the EU. 2. Pulled American troops out of Germany. 3. Halted Congressional allocated military aid to Ukraine. Just to name a few.

Just another late Saturday night writing about courts and democracy. I am doing everything I can to spread the word about how we can fight back. You can help me by subscribing to Democracy Docket for free and sharing its content with everyone you know. Thanks. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

My latest is a call to action. I make no apologies for supporting Democrats using every tool available to stop the the GOP. As Leader Jeffries said, “we are in an era of maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/demo...

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This is really worth your time to read. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/dem...

Ukrainian forces have achieved notable territorial gains in eastern and southern regions, liberating significant areas previously under Russian control during recent operations. Reports indicate advances in key sectors, including Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.

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Told @cnn that Iran wasn't pursuing a nuclear weapon according to US intelligence services before the war, but the war may dramatically incentivize them to go in that direction if a deal is not reached.

We've got work to do.. #justice

Two photos. Same room. Same flags. Same astronauts. In one, the President stands with them, smiling, centered, human. In the other, the President sits scowling, rambling, diminished. Four astronauts. Two presidents. And the faces tell you everything.

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What is happening in Louisiana right now is both a redistricting power grab and a dry run for authoritarian election subversion this Fall. The governor has declared a state of emergency to suspend the congressional elections because he doesn't like the current map.

🚨BREAKING: A new lawsuit is challenging Louisiana’s decision to suspend congressional primaries already underway — arguing the state is illegally nullifying votes and plunging an active election into chaos following the Supreme Court’s gutting of the VRA. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Okay, folks. Apparently, tomorrow marks 6 YEARS since I began my live podcast "History Matters." So. Saturday at 7:30 PM ET, let's have cocktails! We can celebrate community & strength & the power of history & resistance & chutzpah. We need a lot of WE right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKdR...

How is this being treated as normal? A Republican governor is declaring a state of emergency to cancel n ongoing election for Congress. If you think this is ends with redistricting, you are not paying attention.

🔴PAY ATTENTION: The Governor of Louisiana is declaring an emergency to cancel an ongoing election so that his party can rig the rules moving forward. This is not just about redistricting... www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

TOMORROW: Americans are calling out of work, walking out of school, and refusing to shop on the nationwide day of economic disruption. There are many ways you can get involved on May Day: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8705046/i... Join one of the over 3,000 events planned: www.mobilize.us/mayday/map/?...

In its latest ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Roberts Court has inverted the Reconstruction Amendments to justify the same racist devices and practices they were adopted to dismantle (🎁) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

From the Balkans and Obama's NSC, to wartime Ukraine, I proudly served our country for 28 years. But with Trump hurting our interests, I had to resign. 1 year ago was my last day of government service. Now I'm running to serve in a different way. Join us at BridgetBrink.com

i was told by john roberts and sam alito that racism is over so i won't worry about white republicans in the south jumping over themselves to end black political representation wherever they can

Mere hours after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the VRA, Republicans across the nation — but particularly in the South — called on GOP legislatures to redraw congressional maps ahead of November’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

🚨BREAKING: Newly obtained documents show a clear paper trail of Trump administration officials planning to share sensitive voter data with an outside political group trying to overturn elections, as part of a secret agreement. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

This! The difference between a zero and a hero....

"Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $400 million build, including Silicon Valley tech giants, crypto bros and the Lutnicks" Nino Paoli for @fortune.com

BREAKING: "I'm still innocent, I'm still not afraid and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary." Comey responds to Trump's DOJ indictment over "86" seashell post. www.ms.now/deadline-whi...

Gotta indict Matt Gaetz now. Sorry, them is the rules.

State Dept. Finalizing Plan to Put Trump Picture on U.S. Passports www.thebulwark.com/p/exclusive-...

NEW EPISODE: Republicans across the country are attempting to gerrymander their way to electoral victory, and Florida is the latest state to join this movement. I break down all of the battlefronts in the redistricting war and predict who will come out on top. youtu.be/IYaglfhqnWI?...

He also sent pipe bombs to CNN...