This is INSANE www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t... and these are our closest allies!

The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark, via @anneapplebaum.bsky.social in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

It's like they are actively trying to kill the tourist industry.

Hundreds of immigrant children across the nation were detained for longer than the legal limit this summer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has admitted in a court filing, alarming legal advocates who say the government is failing to safeguard children.

Oh right

YEP!

“GoFundMe’s Year in Help report, ranked California as the most generous state and Los Angeles as the most generous community, based on the percent of repeat donors to GoFundMe charities or crowdsourced fundraisers.” "Four other California counties were also ranked in the top 10.”

TRUMP: Everything I say is correct The motto of authoritarians worldwide

It sure does, Chef.

Every accusation is a confession!

We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.

One woman’s premiums are about to explode 345% in January without ACA subsidies — not just a financial death sentence, but a literal one for anyone who can’t afford care. This is Trump’s America: go broke or go without. Cruelty is the point. #TrumpInflationCrisis #USDemocracy #MomSky

Could Contempt of Court be in the Cards for Callous Kristi? Let's jump on Substack live at 8:30 pm ET to discuss. See you then. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

NEW: On behalf of SEIU District 1199NE, Rhode Island Alliance for Retired Americans and two voters, my law firm has filed to intervene to fight DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Rhode Island’s complete, unredacted voter registration list. www.democracydocket.com/cases/rhode-...

Back from my argument in the Supreme Court defending the campaign finance laws from GOP attack. A big thank you to the @eliaslawgroup.bsky.social team that helped prepare me and our amazing clients @democrats.org, @dscc.bsky.social, and @electdemocrats.bsky.social. Onto the next battle!

After a few weeks of intense SCOTUS prep, I am back writing! Tomorrow morning, Democracy Docket subscribers will receive my analysis of the greatest threat facing democracy. Sign-up now to receive it straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

RELEASE THE SECOND STRIKE VIDEO!!!

Eileen Higgins just became the first Democrat elected mayor of Miami in nearly 30 years.

Today in Politics, Bulletin 267. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

So, Trump’s plan is to give a $2K one time payment to Americans instead of to insurance companies, but Americans are supposed to use the $2K to buy insurance from insurance companies. Did I get that right? Not only is it willfully insufficient for people’s healthcare needs, but it’s nonsensical.

#TrumpInflationCrisis People are struggling, and they are tired of his talk. 🤥 Wait till the healthcare crisis gets worse. 🏥 Hungry and sick people can‘t be gaslit.

🔥👇🏽 “Workers is better. Workers is honest. Workers does not ask permission. It names the labor, not the caste.” “We are not economic segments. We are workers. Parents. Caretakers. Citizens. Neighbors. People who want a fair shake. People who believe we deserve one.” Whew! Brilliant piece, Chris! 👏🏽

Wow. Trump personally intervened to block more than 4,100 Jan. 6 documents records that injured police officers had subpoenaed as part of their lawsuit after being violently attacked by MAGA rioters. The Department of Justice confirmed in a new court filing that Trump invoked

Trump can go to Pennsylvania, mock the topic of affordability, lie that prices are way down, but that won’t change the trajectory. Holding a rally with supporters laughing along with him about affordability doesn’t make him look any less untethered from reality & the actual struggles of Americans.

Trump admits he took another cognitive test. They don’t just give those out for funsies. He also says the NYT reporting on his heath is sedition and perhaps treason. Whatever news he got must be awful.

One of the most important cases before SCOTUS that could reshape how federal elections are funded was heard this morning. @eliaslawgroup.bsky.social's Jackie Lopez sits down with me to explain why the outcome of this case could materially change democracy as we know it. youtu.be/5he-Mz624d8?...

Go Miami, Go!! 💙

"When asked if he would do DOGE again, Musk said he doesn't think so..." www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Thank you Gwenie 💙💜 @57kev.bsky.social @peppapaxpippa.bsky.social @sapphirebluecali.bsky.social @firehawkjw.bsky.social @21sted.bsky.social @jazchaz.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social @coralgableswang.bsky.social @glowsonlychild.bsky.social @6cats4adomino.bsky.social

A Christmas visit from Darlene Love is becoming tradition for 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'

"Trump hung up on a ProPublica reporter after being asked whether his Florida mortgages were similar to those of others he had accused of fraud." 👀 www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Stephen Miller's agenda of cruelty and chaos is literally disappearing people. These are real families and real children torn apart. This is Donald Trump's reign of terror.

The California Transportation Commission has approved $1.1B to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and other infrastructure and investments to make California communities safer and more climate resilient. As Trump fails to upgrade America's infrastructure, California continues to lead.

Files that NEED TO BE RELEASED... EPSTEIN ! DEADLY BOAT STRIKES! TRASHY trumps TAXES, AND HIS HEALTH FILES!! All things he PROMISED🤬🤬 Hegseth

In their last poll, Yale Polling drew national attention for documenting the rightward shift among young voters in 2024. Just seven months later, young Americans are now leading the charge against the Trump administration.

California asked the Trump Administration back in February to request relief from Congress for the Los Angeles fires. Nearly 11 months later, Trump has failed to send Congress that request — and his FEMA won't even schedule a meeting to discuss it.

Stevie Wonder speaking out against Trump . I’m sure we all agree with him . It’s shocking and appalling, We must stay diligent in our resistance.

Fair point

Exactly why the Ellisons are completely unfit to own Warner and CNN — even with all their wealth, what a bunch of acquiescent stooges. They are uninterested in making journalism better or a better business, but happy to make it better for Trump.

Tom Cotton is a Nazi sympathizer. He is the slimiest, most transparent apologist for the Trump regime. He barely nuzzles out Graham for that honor.

SCOTUS seems to be preparing for more pretzel logic. 🥨 joycevance.substack.com/p/monday-in-...

"The woman, a U.S. citizen who was born in Edina Minnesota, was zip-tied when she was detained near Nicollet Mall..." www.fox9.com/news/u-s-cit...

"She said she repeatedly told the agents she’s a U.S. citizen. “I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...” She screamed “Leave me alone...” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

In other words, Trump is planning to provide socialist welfare to people who voted for him after he ruined their businesses with his stupid tariffs. But you can't have medicine, food, or ACA supplements.

Know your rights. Protect your neighbors. New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.

ICE in Burnsville, MN followed a family home, broke down their door, and abducted 4 of them at gunpoint including the parents of a 7 year old and the husband of a pregnant woman. All of this occurred without a warrant for a home owned by a US citizen. (12/6/25)

Powerful 🇺🇸