Julia's Political Think Tank Starter Pack
My favorite trusted sources for politics, news, commentary drama comedy about current events. Sources and people who are interested in forwarding truth, not fostering division. Varying levels of snark, accurate information
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@juliavfusco.bsky.social
@joncooper-us.bsky.social
Democratic strategist. Formerly Long Island Campaign Chair for Barack Obama; Majority Leader of the Suffolk County Legislature. Gay dad of five terrific kids. Writer and producer of “Echoes of the Unknown” podcast. Coffee addict. New York/Florida.
@flavorflav.bsky.social
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee GRAMMYS Lifetime Achievement Award Questions or complaints,,, harass my management: FlavorFlavMgmt@gmail.com
@fetterman.senate.gov
United States Senator fighting for the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. www.fetterman.senate.gov
@auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
Former German Nazi concentration & extermination camp Auschwitz. Official account. We commemorate victims, educate about history & preserve the authentic site. www.auschwitz.org | lesson.auschwitz.org | podcast.auschwitz.org
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
Immigrant. Citizen. Mouthy advocate for common sense. Official account💙
@rightwingwatch.bsky.social
Disrupting Extremism, Defending Democracy. A project of People For the American Way. https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch
@stephruhle.bsky.social
Host 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC NBC News Senior Business Analyst Chaos is my Love Language
@markruffalo.bsky.social
A husband, father, actor, director, & a climate justice advocate with an eye out for a better, brighter, cleaner, & more hopeful future for all of us.
@lizzwinstead.bsky.social
Comedian. Co-creator of The Daily Show. Abortion Czar and Founder of @AbortionAccessFront. Host Feminist Buzzkills podcast. Author, "Lizz Free Or Die" Lizz Winstead on Substack Views are my own, not of the organizations I am affiliated with. #AbortionAF
@giffords.org
Founded by Gabby Giffords in 2013, we’re on a mission to save lives from gun violence. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join the fight.
@johnwdean.bsky.social
Author, Lecturer, CNN contributor, (soon again) Justia’s VERDICT columnist, contributor THE CONTRARIAN, fmr Nixon White House Counsel, fmr Goldwater Chair at Az State Un., Senior Fellow, CCLP, Annenberg USC.
@randyrainbow.bsky.social
4X EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated comedian, actor, singer, producer, NYT Bestselling author. TeamRainbow@wmeagency.com
@teapainusa.bsky.social
Born Thomas (Elmer Addison) Pain - July 4th, 1976. Lover of democracy.
@strandjunker.com
Nomad since 1998: Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. Following the roots of my German grandmother. Mover: Strong and persistent voice against Trumpism. Linktree: linktr.ee/Strandjunker
@altcdc.altgov.info
A collective of public health experts. Resisting harmful policies, fighting disinformation, and defending public health from within. Not an official CDC account—but close enough for transmission. Proudly #AltGov Tips -> Signal: altcdc.99
@tedlieu.bsky.social
@ronanfarrow.bsky.social
Pulitzer-winning investigative journo at New Yorker. Documentaries at HBO. Ex-diplomat. Bad lawyer. Disused phd. Tips: ronan_farrow@newyorker.com.
@governor.ca.gov
Official Account for the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Building a #CaliforniaForAll. 🔗 linktr.ee/CAgovernor
@maya4rights.bsky.social
Prez & CEO @civilrightsorg. Cat Mom. Former @msnbc. Ran 4 Mayor of NYC; IG @Maya4CivilRights Views & typos are mine. She/Her
@juliadavisnews.bsky.social
Columnist @TheDailyBeast, creator of the Russian Media Monitor, sanctioned by Russia, member of @TheEmmys. I watch Russian state TV, so you don't have to. Author of a book "In Their Own Words: How Russian Propagandists Reveal Putin’s Intentions."
@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social
Pro-democracy conservatives Republicans fighting Trump & Trumpism. https://www.instagram.com/republicansagainsttrump/profilecard/?igsh=MXM4OGZ0cHRiOGdmMg==
@bebeneuwirth.bsky.social
Honorary Ziegfeld Girl Honorary IATSE Local 1 Jersey girl banner 📸Christopher Calkins
@raskin.house.gov
Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...😜 I IGNORE ALL DMs!
@rbreich.bsky.social
Berkeley professor, former Secretary of Labor. Co-founder of @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social. Substack: http://robertreich.substack.com Preorder my new book: https://sites.prh.com/reich Visit my website: https://rbreich.com/
@briantylercohen.bsky.social
Political commentary. Over 3 billion views on YouTube. #1 NYT bestselling author. Past: MSNBC https://linktr.ee/briantylercohen
@lincolnproject.us
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln 🏴☠️ | Home of #TheBreakdown and LP Podcast
@reuters.com
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Brooklyn Congressman. Democratic Leader. Work hard. Stay focused. Deliver results #ForThePeople.
@ocasio-cortez.house.gov
This account is maintained by federal staff to share services and legislation relevant to constituents of NY-14.
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Nonprofit newsroom. Media that builds power for working people. Join us: https://linktr.ee/moreperfectunion
@ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social
~* Jewish American Disney Princess *~ I’m from N-E-W Jerz
@gtconway.bsky.social
Recovering lawyer who may relapse at any moment. President, Society for the Rule of Law. Co-host of the “George Conway Explains It All” podcast on The Bulwark.
@cnn.com
Asking the hard questions and bringing unique perspectives from across the globe. This is CNN.
@propublica.org
Investigative journalism in the public interest. Headlines and (sometimes literal) receipts. Got a tip for us? Go to: https://www.propublica.org/tips/
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social
Special correspondent at Vanity Fair and host of the Fast politics podcast and MSNBC
@pixelatedboat.bsky.social
The 76th most followed account on bluesky. I will NOT be updating this ranking when it’s no longer true
@scalzi.com
I enjoy pie. Social Media FAQ: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/04/16/the-official-john-scalzi-social-media-faq/
@marcelias.bsky.social
Founder @democracydocket.com. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Bode. Visit: democracydocket.com.
@meidastouch.com
The fastest growing independent news network in the world. We cover breaking news, politics, law and more. We are unapologetically pro-democracy.
@wyden.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for Oregon. Rotisserie chicken enthusiast. Senate’s resident privacy hawk. senatefinance.bsky.social wydenpress.bsky.social
@juddlegum.bsky.social
I write Popular Information, an independent newsletter dedicated to accountability journalism. | judd@popular.info | Signal: juddlegum.47 | Text: 202-599-7124 Popular.info
@muellershewrote.com
Owner of MSW Media, host of The Daily Beans, UnJustified, and Cleanup on Aisle 45 podcasts. #Leguminati. Veteran. She/Her Substack: muellershewrote.com Secure contact: FedOath@pm.me Signal: muellershewrote.23 Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/TheDailyBeans
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
@theintercept.com
Fearless, adversarial journalism. Join our newsletter to get our best investigative reporting delivered to you: https://theintercept.com/newsletter/
@erininthemorning.com
Independent LGBTQ+ journalist, mom, D&D DM. Tips: http://ko-fi.com/erininthemorn // Booking & content: http://erinreedwrites.com // Venmo erin888 Subscribe to support my journalism and read my reporting at www.erininthemorning.com
@mjsdc.bsky.social
Senior writer at Slate covering courts and the law. Dad to one toddler and several other animals.
@johncusack.bsky.social
Apocalyptic shit disturber elephant trainer - This is the only account . 👈 If I share something it doesn’t necessarily mean I agree Founding board member @Freedom.press please follow https://linktr.ee/freedomofpress @johncusack on twiiter
@laurahelmuth.bsky.social
Freelance writer, editor & consultant. Formerly at Scientific American, Washington Post, National Geographic, Slate, Smithsonian & Science. Past president of National Association of Science Writers. Birder.
@theatlantic.com
Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
@maddowblog.msnbc.com
MaddowBlog.com Rachel: https://bsky.app/profile/maddow.msnbc.com Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/stevebenen.com
@maddow.msnbc.com
Mondays at 9pmET on MSNBC MaddowBlog.com From Russia with Lev: MSNBC.com/Lev Ultra podcast: MSNBC.com/Ultra Prequel: MSNBC.com/Prequel
@brycetetraeder.bsky.social
Global Tetrahedron CEO, chairman, media proprietor, entrepreneur, human trafficker, thought leader, and venture capitalist.
@rincewind.run
Recovering forum poster, politics doomer, basketball nerd. I write code for a living. He/him. Deputy Chair of the Ankh-Morpork Posters’ Guild 🏳️⚧️ rights are human rights PFP by @atlastalos.bsky.social
@aoc.bsky.social
Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com
@godpod.bsky.social
Creator of the Universe. Daily free newsletter & animated podcast here: https://www.thegodpodcast.com
@dworkin.bsky.social
Dworkin Report. Journalist. Investigator. Author. Musician. https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/
@matthewmercer.bsky.social
Storyteller, VO Guy, Vincent Valentine, Minsc, Thirst Trap Ganondaddy, #TheLegendOfVoxMachina, CCO/DM of Critical Role. I’m always tired. He/Him.
@bsky.app
official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app
@jojofromjerz.bsky.social
Hey, it’s me… JoJoFromJerz! (My real name is Jo Carducci btw). I’m a mom, a podcaster, a writer, a lover of politics and puns and a true Jersey girl through and through. Check out my Substack (my baby) on my Linktree https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz https://
@davidcorn.bsky.social
Washington bureau chief, Mother Jones. MSNBC commentator. Author of AMERICAN PSYCHOSIS and other NYT bestsellers. On Signal: DavidCorn.99
@davidho.bsky.social
Climate scientist; ocean carbon cycle and climate solutions. Founder, Bamboo Bike Project; Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, @cworthy.bsky.social; Professor, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. https://linktr.ee/david_ho
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social
staff writer @theatlantic. author of GULAG, IRON CURTAIN, RED FAMINE, TWILIGHT OF DEMOCRACY and now AUTOCRACY INC https://linktr.ee/anneapplebaum
@angrystaffer.bsky.social
Not a WH Staffer | Politics, NatSec, and Snark - Your Mileage May Vary | Subscribe to my Patreon newsletter for free: https://www.patreon.com/AWHSBlog |
@adamparkhomenko.bsky.social
Dem Strategist. Dad to Cameron and Paxton. https://TheAltMedia.com https://youtube.com/@adamparkhomenkoshow
@mmpadellan.bsky.social
Proud papa. Perpetually pissed. #BlueWave2026, #Feminist. Author of The Bigliest Loser and The Liddle'est President. Check out my AMAZING Substack here: https://linktr.ee/mmpadellan 👉Sr. Advisor, @reallyamerican.bsky.social👈👀
@bmeiselas.bsky.social
Co-founded MeidasTouch with my brothers. Co-host of the MeidasTouch Podcast. Video guy. Not very good at writing bios.
@jack-frazee.bsky.social
@repjasmine.bsky.social
Former public defender, now U.S. Congresswoman, proudly serving the good people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District. ✊🏾
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social
Former US Congressman, Proud RINO, husband, and military man. Fighting the MAGA brain worms daily! Adamkinzinger.komi.io Adamkinzinger.substack.com
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling Author. Medical Historian. Breast Cancer Survivor. Next book: SLEUTH-HOUND, a whirlwind tour of Victorian forensics from the perspective of the man who loaned a voice & razor-sharp logic to Baker St.’s famous resident: Sherlock Holmes.
@calltoactivism.bsky.social
Founded to stand up to Trump and the GOP. Legal analysis & news the media is missing.
@charlotteclymer.bsky.social
Writer. Lesbian. Texan. Veteran. Hoya. She. | cmclymer@gmail.com | I write about politics, religion, and culture in my award-winning blog/newsletter Charlotte's Web Thoughts: charlotteclymer.substack.com
@keithedwards.bsky.social
Democracy enjoyer. YouTuber. Always cold. ✉️: keithsdebateclub@gmail.com Subscribe: keithedwards.substack.com Other sites: linktr.ee/keithedwards
@ravenscimaven.bsky.social
Raven Baxter, Ph.D. -- Molecular biologist helping people + companies globally learn + share science, for a more scientifically engaged world. iloveraven.com
@morgfair.bsky.social
Actress. Politics, Foreign Policy, Science & RockNRoll. Love animals
@fpwellman.bsky.social
Host of 'On Democracy with FPWellman' on MeidasTouch and the ‘On Democracy Channel’, 'On the Line with VoteVets,' and 'Too Late to Cancel' every Sunday. Army Iraq veteran. Pro-Democracy Advocate. "Vladimir STOP!"
@sifill.bsky.social
Civil rights lawyer; democracy warrior, dedicated to racial justice & equality. Fmr President & Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.
@juliavfusco.bsky.social
ED: Women's March NYC 20yr SpEd Teacher X🐦- @julia_vioo Founder: Good Treble Studios-Uniting people w/ Education & Laughter Always learning, trying to understand more from those smarter than me Adult Dx'd AuDHDer Happily💍-DMs only for good reasons😇