@sachamillstone.bsky.social
Daughter of a journalist & a caterer, political junkie who loves good food, travel, museums and art. Photos are one of the amazing spirit animals from Oaxaca commissioned by the Denver Botanic Garden and me at the Sphinx. “Leguminati” for @muellershewrote
Overseeing the presidential gift rules was among my duties as White House Ethics Czar -- so I know how it's supposed to work
The gift of this plane to Trump is illegal & unconstitutional
The AG & the WH Counsel oughtta be ashamed of themselves for allowing it
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"We are going to prevail-in doing so, we hope that will give courage to others…the only way to deal with a bully is to stand up to him, to stand up in solidarity and say, No, you will not dictate all of us, you will not control our lives, you will not control our thoughts." - Lawrence Tribe
22.04.2025 12:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0🚨 MAJOR BREAKING
Judge Susan Crawford is projected to win the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defeating MAGA candidate Brad Schimel.
Trump, MAGA, and Musk went ALL-IN on this race—and lost.
AOC: “Ironically, the most divisive forces in our country are actually bringing more of us together than before. I want to let you all know that in every single stop that Bernie and I have had in the last couple of days, every single stop has completely blown out all attendance projections.”
23.03.2025 13:39 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Trump's Orders Targeting Law Firms Raise Constitutional Concerns, Experts Say
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Really enjoyed my conversations with @repauchincloss.bsky.social (keep an eye on him) and the brave, super smart @oliviaoftroye.com on Measles, Musk and the madness of Trump’s Ukraine policy. open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...
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Judge tells Trump administration it has less than 2 days to resume USAID funding
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Thank you, Sheryl Crow, for speaking truth to power
22.02.2025 09:54 — 👍 265 🔁 38 💬 6 📌 0You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
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Michael Popok on the new Popok LIVE podcast examines the 32 cases and multiple TROs and Injunctions agains the Trump Administration in less than 3 weeks, as Federal Judges around country work to reinstall the guardrails around an out of control President.
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No words
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An enlightening read:
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-just...
An enlightening read:
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-just...
Senator Schiff (as Dems filibuster the nomination of Project 2025 author Russ Vought): “The moment you say it’s ok to violate the law to shut down USAID you have said it is ok to violate the law and shut down anything.”
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From AFLCIO:
“We’ve filed an emergency lawsuit to stop Musk’s DOGE from unlawfully accessing @USDOL’s systems and information.
Elon Musk has NO business raiding the Department of Labor to obtain the sensitive personal information of working people. “
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Learn about the organization called Democracy Forward and how they & their partners are successfully working through the courts on behalf of Democracy. The podcast below explains much more about what they have done and plan to do. Start at about 10:20.
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Calling attention is not enough. We need leadership to take action against the corrupt implementation of Project 2025. Leadership, organization, and call to action. Active opposition.
01.02.2025 12:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NBC News Exclusive:
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has issued a new directive that blocks Jan. 6 insurrectionists from working in state jobs — ignoring Trump's attempt to offer them a clean slate.
“No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government." www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
He has been a Trumper all along. I’m surprised this is not widely known. He’s made no secret of it.
29.01.2025 12:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Jim Acosta launched his Substack last night with friend Norm Eisen. Beautiful conversation- both smiling from ear to ear. I’ve subscribed- check it out.
substack.com/@jimacosta/n...
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After Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other U.S. climate funders announced that they will “ensure the United States meets its global climate obligations.”
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BREAKING: A judge has temporarily blocked Donald Trump's order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship. (AP)
Waiting for more details
Tada!
This lawsuit seeks to invalidate DOGE as a concept if it fails to comply with longstanding federal ethics laws.
It’s the first of many, many more to come.
JUST IN: At 12:01 pm on Inauguration Day, Veterans, Teachers, Public Health Professionals, Consumer Advocates, and Watchdog Groups File Suit Challenging the DOGE’s Secret Operations
READ COMPLAINT HERE: democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
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Why the hell does Melania Trump look like the Hamburgler?
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