Tag Archives: 2026 Elections

Open Thread | The Supreme Court Shoots Down Trump’s USPS Mail Voting Scheme

Posted on September 15, 2026 by rikyrah

The vote was 7-2. You know who the ‘ 2’ is. Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket “The Government is unlikely to succeed on the merits of its challenge to the District Court’s preliminary injunction,” the court said in a brief, unsigned order. … Continue reading →

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There is Another High Profile Contest in Texas……For Governor

Posted on September 3, 2026 by rikyrah

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social Follow Gina Hinojosa releases an ad chronicling choosing to give birth to her daughter despite health problems and her daughter dying two days later. Hinojosa is running for governor of Texas against Greg Abbott. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkOC… https://bsky.app/profile/ericmgarcia.bsky.social/post/3mufja3kqu222 … Continue reading →

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ALERT!! IF You Live In TEXAS, or Know Someone Who Lives in TEXAS

Posted on August 28, 2026 by rikyrah

VOTER SUPPRESSION ALERT!! The New Republic @newrepublic 23h OVER 1.2M people in Texas have had their voter registrations suspended—many might not even know about it. https://x.com/AmeriCactus/status/2093312932147044563 WE ARE LESS THAN 80 DAYS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY. THIS CAN’T BE INTERPRETED … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Yes, ‘ Establishment’ IS a Slur. It’s Most Definitely Meant As One.

Posted on August 21, 2026 by rikyrah

Loved this post from over at The Establishment Bar. Why Yes, “Establishment” *Is* a Slur Posted by Proud Establishment Dem August 17, 2026 Hats off to “moderate” David Crowley for saying out loud what we’ve known forever. From The Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Further Reminder About Mail Ballots for the November 2026 Election

Posted on August 5, 2026 by rikyrah

Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, 63% of which were not postmarked or received within the state’s legally permitted window. We’re breaking down why recent changes by USPS could be to blame: demdock.com/3TYw3F2 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Once More…THE PARTIES ARE NOT THE SAME

Posted on August 3, 2026 by rikyrah

NO…. The Parties are NOT THE SAME. Gene Trevino @GenoVeno73 🚨 DO YOU GET IT NOW!??! 1️⃣ August 1, 2018 — Democratic amendment for an extra $250 million in election security grants to States. Sought additional federal grants for States … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Why It’s A NO for Me With This ‘ Class Over Race’ Nonsense

Posted on July 31, 2026 by rikyrah

This poster has it nailed perfectly. 𝓝𝓲𝓴𝓴𝓲 𝓑𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓮𝓼 @NikkiBarnes Here’s the issue that parts of white America have with Black people. And I’m speaking specifically about the openly racist elements of the Republican Party and the DSA activists trying to … Continue reading →

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Posted Without Comment

Posted on June 26, 2026 by rikyrah

From Speaker Preacher: Acyn ‪@acyn.bsky.social‬ Johnson: If we lose the midterms, these Democrats will turn every committee of Congress into an investigative body, and they’ll go after the president’s family, the cabinet, his donors, friends, half of you in this … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Please Be On The Lookout…As Voters, We Have to Stay Vigilant

Posted on June 22, 2026 by rikyrah

He_art_dave ‪@producerdave.bsky.social‬ Follow i got a 3rd party very official looking “voter registration” mailer today. took 40 seconds of googling to see its a pac front. go to the official site in your state and check you are registered to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Must Keep On The Lookout for the Phony SuperPacs

Posted on June 10, 2026 by rikyrah

Glad that he did the digging. You know this isn’t the only one out there. So, we must keep on our toes. Citizen United… Contributing to the WORST COURT SINCE TANEY Judd Legum @JuddLegum 1. Lead Left, a super PAC … Continue reading →

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