Art Mitchell

I’m Still Your America Hey, patriot. It’s been a week. As ICE spreads terror through the streets, and Teacup Eichmann presided over the murder of yet another innocent civ...

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ICE’s murder of Renee Nicole Good yesterday is another life unfairly and brutally taken away by this lawless regime.

Here's a good new account to follow 👉 @chicago-acs.bsky.social
Welcome to Bluesky Chicago ACS Lawyer Chapter!

In 2024, Black Alabamians made history by electing two Black members of Congress when they voted on a congressional map that, for the first time ever, was fair. Thanks to the determination and perseverance of these Black voters, this equal and fair representation will remain in place.

NEW: This week on Drawing the Line, we have two special guests! 🎧⚖️

Justice Allison Riggs joins AG Eric Holder for a crucial discussion on the GOP’s efforts to toss legal votes and steal a NC Supreme Court seat.

Stream now and get the latest updates: bit.ly/3Y5G8Q2

Elon Musk Appears to Be Breaking Wisconsin Law Against Vote Buying in Offering a Chance to Win $1 Million to Anyone Who Voted in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race #ELB During the 2024 elections, there was a question whether Elon Musk was breaking federal law in offering various incentives only to registered voters, including what was essentially a lottery open only ...

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Vote buying is against the law in Wisconsin. Elon Musk appears to be doing just that. AGAIN.

We will defeat this junk at the ballot box and later in the courtroom. 🗳️⚖️

Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to “activist judges.”

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If you have to basically “buy votes” perhaps it’s because you have no other argument for why you should govern

For those of us who care about our country’s democracy, keep an eye on what’s happening in the Tar Heel State. My boss penned an essay that’s a must read:

Eric Holder Calls on Court to Reject Conservative Legal Effort to Undermine the Census — NRF For Immediate Release January 27, 2025 Contact Madia Coleman coleman@redistrictingfoundation.org Washington, D.C. – Today, a group of voters supported by the National Redistricting Foundation (N...

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The partisan, ideological, anti-democratic North Carolina State Supreme Court has just blocked the certification of Justice Allison Riggs victory because Republican Jefferson Griffin refuses to concede the election. They are messing with fair elections. #ncpol

What Is ... the Greatest Game Show of All Time? On set of the iconic game show, contestants, producers, and writers talk about about Alex Trebek, the Mike Richards scandal, Mayim Bialik, Colin Jost.

I paid a visit to the set of Jeopardy! to talk to Ken Jennings, producers, and contestants about how the TV game show institution has finally found its equilibrium after several years of post-Trebek turmoil:

President Obama: “I’m asking you to chip in to All On The Line.” Will you be one of the supporters who helps fuel the grassroots movement for fair maps?

We’re not slowing down at @All On the Line! 🚀 As we approach the middle of the decade, we’re doubling down on our #FairMaps fight — but we can’t do it without you!. Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar you give will be doubled up to $50k! 💸💪🏿Let’s make the most of #GivingTuesday! bit.ly/4g93XwZ

i'm grateful for new readers here. i founded Bolts 3 years ago to cover local politics, & Twitter's spiral was alarming for small newsrooms like us that want to engage readers.

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Remarkable. It’s a shame that this record will be ignominious given the off-the-field conduct by a few of those players. That said, it’s a testament to Doug Williams’ trailblazing feats!

Did tonight set the all-time record of number of Black quarterbacks to play in one NFL game?

Sometimes you don't want a criminal lawyer... you want a "criminal" lawyer

**Comic Title:** *LIFE IN HELL* **STREET SMARTS FOR REPUBLICANS** --- **Panel 1:** "BE CAREFUL OUT THERE." --- **Panel 2:** "IT MAY SEEM LIKE A REPUBLICAN WORLD, BUT THERE ARE STILL MANY PEOPLE WHO DON'T REALIZE THEY AREN'T NORMAL." --- **Panel 3:** "AVOID AREAS OF TOWN WHERE THE BURDEN OF WELFARE HAS BEEN LIFTED. THE LOCALS JUST AREN'T GRATEFUL YET." --- **Panel 4:** "DON'T BOTHER EXPLAINING HOW GETTING RID OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION WILL END RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION IN AMERICA ONCE AND FOR ALL." --- **Panel 5:** *Do NOT say this:* (Speech bubble with character saying) "DON'T WHITE MALES DESERVE A FAIR SHAKE FOR ONCE??" (Small text beneath): "They just won't understand." --- **Panel 6:** "BEWARE OF HOMOSEXUALS AND THEIR RADICAL GAY AGENDA, DARK-SKINNED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO DON'T EVEN SPEAK ENGLISH, AND COUNTERCULTURE MCGOVERNITES HAVING SEX AND ABORTIONS JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT." --- **Panel 7:** "IF YOU SEE ANY SMALL STREET URCHINS WHO LOOK LIKE THEY DON'T HAVE PARENTS, YOU MIGHT CONSIDER CHEERING THEM UP WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF REPUBLICAN REFORMS." (Speech bubble with character saying) "HEY, POOR KIDS! THERE'LL BE NO MORE FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES, BUT SOON YOU'LL BE ABLE TO PAY IN SCHOOL FOR ANYTHING YOU WANT -- EVEN FOOD!!" --- **Panel 8:** "AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO BE A CARING REPUBLICAN." --- **Panel 9:** "STEP OVER THE HOMELESS, NOT ON THEM." --- **Signature:** © 1995 BY MATT GROENING

1995. The more things change

Is it me, or does social media make everyone feel like an expert in something? And how that might be bad?

Is this the safe place now?