Who can turn these 📰good news reports into 🖼️🖌️editorial cartoons? H/T @elizaorlins.bsky.social
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Who can turn these 📰good news reports into 🖼️🖌️editorial cartoons? H/T @elizaorlins.bsky.social
Some political wins for your SL 🤗 don't just amplify the negative stuff we need to amplify the positive as well!
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Crazy how we don’t even discuss the rampant drug use by White House staff during Trump’s first term: www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Hey Eliza. I’m an addict in California. Please Californians, use this link and get free Narcan and test strips sent to you. Keep them in your car or in your purse. You never know who will need your help. nextdistro.org/cachoice
Trump just declared “Overdose Prevention Week.” But behind the scenes, his team is withholding $140 million Congress already set aside to fight fentanyl overdoses. Programs are being forced to pause. Lives are at stake. youtu.be/RFW-OlmAgDE
You have no idea what you’re talking about.
No. What?
ICYMI: If we’re gonna get through this, we need comedians and legal experts. Even better when they’re one and the same. @elizaorlins.bsky.social and @paulfarahvar.bsky.social joined me on this week’s Punching Up. @lincolnsquare.media
Join us for a new Punching up today at 5pm ET! Host @Maya May is joined by guests @elizaorlins.bsky.social and @paulfarahvar.bsky.social LIVE on Lincoln Square: Watch: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Universal surveillance is here - how do we fight back? Eliza Orlins Ted Talks youtu.be/1MoYHJaKsZE?... #Surveillance #Tedtalks
I'm diving into long form content over on YT and would be so grateful if you'd check it out! It's only six minutes but can’t post anything that long here! Don't mind the clickbait title and thumbnail, it's a serious and important topic! TRUMP CLAIMS HE IS BANNING CASHLESS BAIL youtu.be/I4mktf_HXuM
If you living in the USA and are saying maybe we need a dictator, you are in the wrong country. Head over to Hungary, or Russia, or North Korea, etc. The United States of America is a democratic republic, based on freedom and justice for all. We've struggled with this, but were progressing til now.
Oh! Was just talking about this over the weekend! We were saying that once everyone is an anti-hero the available range of emotions narrows.
Are those people in the room with us?
NEVER stop talking about this - in between talking about everything ELSE that TFG and his illegitimate, criminal regime are doing. (h/t @elizaorlins.bsky.social ) open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Trump sues everyone. Contractors. Journalists. Even his own schools. But when Musk made a bombshell allegation? He said nothing. Check out my latest: Objection: Trump’s Loudest Silence open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
If you're not following @grahamformaine.bsky.social, you're missing out on what will be one of the MOST IMPORTANT races. I’m so excited to see a candidate who comes from and fights for working people. Graham Platner is running to replace Susan Collins in Maine! LFG!
Change the names & the point @elizaorlins.bsky.social made 5 years ago remains as valid now as it was then.
NOW THIS IS WHAT I LIKE TO SEE! LFG, @governor.ny.gov!!
I'm not a fan of Gavin Newsom, but I'm a fan of Democrats fighting back aggressively and creatively against fascism instead of playing the same tired game of hoping things just work out. I wish others with a national profile would have the guts to fight back aggressively and creatively, too.
Standing up for workers. Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Working as hard as possible for the people of Ohio. I've tried to live my life by those principles. But these days that's not what's happening in Washington—so I'm running for Senate.
My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country. I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
🚨 We want to hear from you! Two writers who are currently in prison (in TX & WA) wrote a new book on solitary confinement — a torturous practices they've both experienced. And they've agreed to respond to some of your questions about solitary & their writing. Let us know what you want to know:
Trump says he’ll BAN mail-in ballots with an executive order. He can’t—the states run elections. But he can bully GOP legislatures into restricting access. That’s the real danger. Mail-in voting is safe, secure, and essential. Full breakdown in my video: youtube.com/shorts/8VbVW...
Throwing a sandwich at a cop: felony. Beating a cop unconscious with a flag pole: tourist behavior.
📍Highly recommend everyone watches! 11 minutes of your time to learn how your data no matter how innocent can be used against you! 🚨Think about placing you at a protest or at an abortion clinic, just because you looked at your weather app. 📍We need to protect ourselves & 4th Amendment rights.
DO NOT BELIEVE THE LIES! Stop listening to podcasters about Ghislane Maxwell. youtube.com/shorts/7TUFU...
Excellent! @elizaorlins.bsky.social on our digital footprint that we *give* away. "Did you know there's a new way that data brokers are empowering prosecutors to make an end-run around your constitutional right to privacy? Learn how it happens, & what you can do to protect yourself." 📺 is.gd/JycToQ
We can love Taylor Swift and still be complicated, serious, thoughtful people. TS12 can live right alongside our big ideas and deep feelings—because joy belongs here, too.
My talk is at over 103,000 views! I’m so beyond thrilled this is resonating with folks!
Data abuse and Ai overreach is a genuine threat to everyone! Please share @elizaorlins.bsky.social's video with everyone you can to help raise awareness on how your data is increasingly being weaponized against everyone. You, your family, your friends, everyone. We need new laws to fight this!
New Yorkers deserve to know the truth. If you’re in NY: Watch this. Share it. Make sure your community knows what’s at stake. If you’re not in NY: Send this to NY folks! Check the link in my bio to see if your coverage is at risk. Knowledge is power—but only if we use it. youtube.com/shorts/HsHZk...
Imagine watching an 11 minute talk on digital surveillance and the erosion of your 4th amendment rights and having this be your takeaway. Fuck you, Dennis. Anyhow, go check it out: youtu.be/1MoYHJaKsZE?... 2/x
Most comments on my TEDx talk (which went up 8 days ago) have been thoughtful and overwhelmingly positive. And yet—one like this can still cut through all of that, trying to undermine the crucial points I made with a sexist, irrelevant remark. 1/🧵
#basics #BasicStuff #privacy #security #DigitalSecurity #HumanRights Universal surveillance is here—how do we fight back? | Eliza Orlins | TEDxHCCS Youth www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MoY...
Pay attention y'all!
and that’s how you keep it in the news. well played.
We didn’t need a warrant. We didn’t seize anything. We bought it. 👇🏼
BEWARE!! NEW INSTAGRAM FEATURE = LESS PRIVACY youtube.com/shorts/fWhQJ...
Learn how our new omnipresent digital hell-scape has created a loophole for law enforcement to bypass your 4th amendment rights... chilling and important stuff.
THANK YOU
My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab. Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us. It’s time to fight back.
WOW. YOU ARE GIVING SCHUMER CREDIT FOR SOMETHING! This really shows how wonderfully intellectually honest you are. Giving credit where it's due. ♡
👏🏻Give @schumer.senate.gov credit when he deserves it. And here he deserves it. 👏🏻 Schumer refused to buckle in nomination fight vs Trump & his senate bootlickers and Republicans gave in. More of this please. Even Axios couldn’t spin this for Republicans www.axios.com/newsletters/...
MY TEDxHCCS TALK IS LIVE!!! I’m so proud of this one—please watch, share, and let me know what you think. Can’t believe it’s finally out in the world! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MoY...
Watch, share, and let me know what you think. youtu.be/1MoYHJaKsZE?...
MY TEDxHCCS TALK IS LIVE!!! Here’s a sneak peek—just the first minute. The full talk is on the TEDx YouTube channel now, and it’s one of the things I’m proudest to have done. It’s about digital privacy, surveillance, and the rights we’re losing without even realizing it.
HOLY HELL WAS THAT JUST AN EARTHQUAKE?
MY TEDxHCCS TALK IS LIVE!!! I’m so proud of this one—please watch, share, and let me know what you think. Can’t believe it’s finally out in the world! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MoY...
Perfect smoothie recipe: 1. Start with frozen fruit. 2. Add oat milk. 3. Optional: add spinach for health and/or add honey for sweetness. 4. Blend until smooth. 5. RELEASE. THE. EPSTEIN. FILES.
Tonight on Wait a Damn Minute, @elizaorlins.bsky.social steps in for @katiephang.bsky.social to do what the White House won’t: tell the truth. Karoline Leavitt wants you to believe Trump’s a peacemaker. He’s not ending conflict: he stokes them. He’s not a humanitarian: he’s a failed dictator.
Dear AI, I prefer thumbnails where my mouth isn’t agape. 🙄 Also, watch this episode with @elizaorlins.bsky.social! substack.com/@thepersistn...
And they cheat an awful lot.
The Classified Epstein Files: Sen Ron Wyden TELL ALL TOMORROW! youtube.com/shorts/fcGAL...
Very true!
When republicans can’t win they cheat!!! youtube.com/shorts/3Q9vP...
Did you know this? Playing Plead the 5th with @elizaorlins.bsky.social on Night Cap, she blew up a HUGE tv myth about Miranda Rights. @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social
12 years earlier.
Holy shit, they did it. They wrote the headline.
Defense lawyer @elizaorlins.bsky.social stopped by Night Cap 🎙️. She had piping hot tea for us non-lawyers. Watch tonight at 8pm ET on @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social YouTube & Substack. Seriously, this is info you need. See you in the comments.
Watch @elizaorlins.bsky.social now on Night Cap. www.youtube.com/live/aElteiO...
TRUMP said WHAT?!?! about going to Epstein’s island!!!?? He called it a privilege 🤯🤯🤯 youtube.com/shorts/dmDho...
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Tomorrow, 07/26, please find a #FamiliesFirst event to go to. #MedicaidCutsKill & these events are happening in all states to draw attention to that. Families deserve more support, not billionaires. Go to www.familiesfirstnow.org for more information on this important day of action. #MomSky #Pinks
Class is in session! @sari.bsky.social is hosting a conversation about content creation with @underthedesknews.bsky.social, @elizaorlins.bsky.social, @nycgaydad.bsky.social & @bookersquared.bsky.social
The last paragraph by @elizaorlins.bsky.social is the most important one.
Racial gerrymandering in Texas with @elizaorlins.bsky.social , @sanderjennings.bsky.social and @gemmatalks.bsky.social #gerrymandering #Texas #redistricting #texasredistricting
A convicted trafficker. A former Trump lawyer. A closed-door DOJ meeting. This is not normal. My latest: Objection: This is NOT a conspiracy theory. open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Holy shit. Tonight’s South Park episode is truly insane—and genuinely remarkable. Paramount bent the knee to Trump once. How’s that working out for you now? You really think he won’t come asking for more? Appeasing fascists doesn’t keep you safe—it marks you as an easy target. Learn your lesson.
We already knew. He’s on the list.
The DOJ asked for ONE DAY in jail for the cop who helped kill Breonna Taylor. One. Day. The judge gave him 33 months. But the DOJ wanted ONE. DAY. Breonna Taylor deserved better. Check it out here: Objection: The DOJ Failed Breonna Taylor open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Really??!!! That’s amazing news!
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Thank you so much!
I’m so frustrated. There’s an account literally pretending to be me and posting my content but they have me blocked so I can’t report them for impersonating me and tried from my other account and it said “no violation found.” Anyone have any suggestions?
Nurses are crying in supply closets. Skipping meals. Working double shifts. And still being ignored by hospital execs. This is what profit-first healthcare looks like. bit.ly/3TO4DhR
Millions of families depend on LIHEAP to keep the lights on. Congress must fully fund this life-saving energy assistance program. Take 10 seconds and send a letter now: bit.ly/44BVXS8
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This system is on the verge of collapse. Unsafe staffing. Exploited nurses. Profits prioritized over people. It’s not sustainable—and it’s not safe. Learn what’s being done to fight back: bit.ly/3TO4DhR
Trump + Epstein. WSJ told the truth—now he says he's suing. Let's show them some support! Check out how here: Objection: The Truth About Trump and Epstein—and the Journalists Who Dare to Tell It open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
LOL I DO NOT WANT THAT JOB
Comment MORE if you'd like to see a WEEKLY roundup of good news to keep you motivated. Thank you to my friends @elizaorlins.bsky.social @sanderjennings.bsky.social @gemmatalks.bsky.social @jesscraven101.bsky.social
Holy crap — Marc Andreessen is a pitiful, vile, bigoted piece of sh*t. This privileged billionaire tech bro's whining rant on DEI, immigration, the left, & how *he feels victimized* is so grotesque, I just can't... I'll leave *the delicious burn down* to Tim and JVL... 📺 youtu.be/krWCqWgv7N0?...
This system is on the verge of collapse. Unsafe staffing. Exploited nurses. Profits prioritized over people. It’s not sustainable—and it’s not safe. Learn what’s being done to fight back: bit.ly/3TO4DhR
Fired for speaking out. Harvard-trained lawyer Ryan W. Powers told the truth about Trump, Palantir, surveillance, and Big Law’s complicity. He wasn’t fired for breaking rules—he was fired for breaking silence. His op-ed is bold, urgent, and infuriating. Read it NOW: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Omg my mom has a wonderful sense of humor and we laughed very hard about this. I love her so much and she’s the best. Give me a break.
Pranking my liberal mom saying I got a MAGA brand deal. Committed to the bit. H/T @miranda.mckeon youtu.be/Fw0SdDVkVQY
The growing surveillance state in the U.S. ensures that your data can be used against you. Through court battles, legal loopholes, executive orders, & shady contracts, the Trump admin is crushing the safeguards protecting privacy rights & due process, @mauriziogro.bsky.social investigates.
The DOJ released what they called “raw surveillance footage” from the night Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody. But the metadata tells a different story. If I tried to introduce this in court, it would be thrown out immediately. Watch. Read. Share. open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
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They said it was big and beautiful. Turns out… it’s devastating. From rising energy bills to disappearing daycare, student loan restrictions, healthcare cuts, and more. Let's show people how the “Big Beautiful Bill” is already quietly impacting real people. 👉 Tag someone who needs to see this.
NEW: Illinois is poised to adopt a reform into law that'd bring some relief to the state's stretched-thin public defenders. Illinois is one of the only states with no state office to help public defenders, leaving them at the mercy of local budgets & whims. This starts changing that:
Even ICE hates ICE.
I know we’re all anti Amazon these days but seriously I don’t know what I’d do without my kindle. If you don’t have one the brand new paperwhite is on sale and it’s truly a wonderful reading experience. Would love for you to buy it at my aff link (costs you nothing): go.shopmy.us/p-20883702
Trump's Big Beautiful Electric Bill increase. Use it, keep your sentiment dispassionate, interject when it feels right... Hear someone complain about the heat? Complain about your electric bill. Wait for response. Trump's Big Beautiful Electric Bill and drop it. Move on to other topics.
It’s 96° in NYC today (feels like 104) and my AC is running nonstop. Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” just made my next electric bill even more expensive. I broke down how—and why it matters—in my latest here: open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Everyone’s talking about Alligator Alcatraz. And they’re refusing to let lawmakers inside. Rep. Angie Nixon tried and was denied. If it’s too dangerous for her, how is it safe for the people locked inside? I broke it down with links to take action: 📍 open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Reporter: Why was the national weather service not pinging their phones before 7.. Was it a fundamental failure of the federal government’s responsibility to keep us safe? Noem: Trump is currently upgrading the technology in the national weather service..
