Michael Tolbert's Starter Pack
Michael Tolbert's list of people who are likely to produce content that is informative, socially conscious and supportive of liberty and justice. ✊🏾#TruthBeBold
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@michaeltolbert.bsky.social
@msnbc.com
The place for in-depth analysis, political commentary and diverse perspectives to #UnderstandMore.
@jamaalbowmanny.bsky.social
First Black Congressman for NY16 2020-2024. Life long educator. Fighting for jobs and education not bombs and incarceration. Author. Unlocking our unlimited potential. Builttowin.org
@jemelehill.bsky.social
I’m the same everywhere. Link to my new podcast + TV show https://linktr.ee/jemelehill?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=55ca250f-2ec3-4d57-afd4-9281b33b8bef
@patriottakes.bsky.social
Dedicated research monitoring and exposing right-wing extremism and other threats to democracy.
@democracynow.org
Independent, daily global news hour. Support our work: http://democracynow.org/donate Daily News Digest: http://democracynow.org/subscribe
@thedavidpakmanshow.bsky.social
Independent progressive podcast & online show, hosted by @davidpakman.bsky.social ➡️ Subscribe on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube https://linktr.ee/davidpakman
@texasaflcio.bsky.social
It’s called Y’allidarity 🤠 We’re the state labor federation representing 240,000 union members. We fight for all Texas workers! linktr.ee/TXAFLCIO
@cjtackett.bsky.social
I track campaign finance in Texas, connecting the “what” to the “why” with my wife, @mentack.bsky.social Started http://seeitnameitfightit.com. Lots of talk about numbers, campaign finance, a spotlight on Christian nationalism, and some punk rock.
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
TIPS: Email me at nhannahjones@nytimes.com or send a Signal nhannahjones.67 //Founder Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard Univ// Staff writer at NYT Mag// Creator #1619Project// History blerd//Smart and Thuggish
@arimelber.bsky.social
Host of MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber” https://arimelber.substack.com
@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.
@publiccitizen.bsky.social
Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable for 50 years. We're people-powered and accept no corporate money.
@olbermann.bsky.social
The sportscaster you loved, the newscaster you humored, the dog lover you grudgingly admired. All of the above now in a podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/countdownwithkeitholbermann
@jasonkander.bsky.social
Afghan vet. Sorta ran for president. Veterans Community Project Exec, bestselling author, Majority54 host, founder of Let America Vote & American Rescue Project, aging baseball player, occasional international rescuer. Diana’s dude. True & Bella’s driver.
@channel4news.bsky.social
Stories that reveal and inspire, challenging expectations. Weekdays 7-8pm on Channel 4. Got a story? C4Nstories@itn.co.uk --- website: www.channel4.com/news youtube: www.youtube.com/@Channel4News
@freedom.press
Protecting, defending public interest journalism in the 21st century. Subscribe to our ne🦋sletters: https://freedom.press/newsletters/ Staff, board members: https://bsky.app/starter-pack/freedom.press/3lbkk5aha5l22 More: linktr.ee/freedomofpress
@joycevance.bsky.social
Please follow me on my @joycewhitevance account--I somehow ended up with two & will keep this one open for a bit so people can migrate over. You know it's the real me because I say PLED (not pleaded) & still believe the rule of law is worth the fight.
@danielsgoldman.dg4ny.co
Congressman (NY-10); Former Lead Counsel, Trump Impeachment 1.0; AUSA, SDNY. Proud husband & father of 5 children. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dg_website
@stephruhle.bsky.social
Host 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC NBC News Senior Business Analyst Chaos is my Love Language
@hartmannreport.com
NY Times bestselling author, America’s #1 progressive talk show host, politics, ADHD, spirituality, science, SiriusXM, FSTV, HartmannReport.com, Pacifica, Thom.tv, ThomHartmann.com, WisdomSchool.com, HunterInAFarmersWorld.com
@jenpsaki.msnbc.com
Mom of 2, Host of @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social Tuesday-Friday at 9pm ET on MSNBC starting May 6.
@aflcio.org
America's Labor Unions, representing nearly 15 million members across the country.
@ericholder.bsky.social
*82nd U.S. Attorney General *Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee *Author of “Our Unfinished March”
@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social
Texas Congressman. Democrat. Born, raised and represent San Antonio. Intelligence Committee (HPSCI) + Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC).
@citizensforethics.org
CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) uses high-impact legal actions to target government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests. citizensforethics.org
@andrewjweinstein.com
Presidential appointee in Obama and Biden administrations. Served as United States Public Delegate to United Nations. DNC Lawyers Council Chair. Trial Lawyer. Music & Hockey Fan. Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship.
@podsaveamerica.crooked.com
A no-bullshit conversation about politics with hosts Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor & Jon Lovett. crooked.com/friends
@texasobserver.org
A nonprofit newsroom covering Texas through investigative journalism & narrative storytelling since 1954. Become a member: https://texasobserver.org/join/ Follow our journos: https://go.bsky.app/EdSL3Co 🤠
@votevets.org
Since 2006, over 1.5M Veterans, Families, & supporters have been electing Veterans to office and fighting for progressive values. VoteVets.org
@maya4rights.bsky.social
Prez & CEO @civilrightsorg. Cat Mom. Former @msnbc. Ran 4 Mayor of NYC; IG @Maya4CivilRights Views & typos are mine. She/Her
@rokhanna.bsky.social
A vision for a new economic patriotism. Let’s invent it, make it, & buy it in America. Pro-worker, pro-union, pro-family. Text me: (650) 999-9610
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
Independent. Intelligent. Influential. Send tips to tips@thedailybeast.com
@ericswalwell.bsky.social
Husband | Dad to Nelson, Cricket & Hank | Congressman |@HouseJudiciary @HomelandDems | social media policy:bit.ly/3gxdzVm | #EndGunViolence
@tedlieu.bsky.social
@brennancenter.bsky.social
We work to build a United States that is democratic, just, and free — for all. Visit BrennanCenter.org.
@thebulwark.com
Political analysis and reporting free of tribal prejudices. Sign up for our newsletters here: https://thebulwark.com/subscribe
@meiselasb.bsky.social
Co-Founder of MeidasTouch Network; USC Law Professor; Engine Vision Co-Founder; Former Litigator
@whitehouse.senate.gov
U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, the Ocean State. https://linktr.ee/senwhitehouse
@glennkirschner.bsky.social
Former 30-year federal prosecutor. Army vet. Rule of law guy. 100% independent. YouTube.com/glennkirschner2 Patreon.com/glennkirschner
@timobrien.bsky.social
Senior Executive Editor, @Opinion.bsky.social. Political Analyst, MSNBC. Author: “TrumpNation.” Priors: New York Times, Wall Street Journal. www.timothylobrien.com
@harrylitman.bsky.social
Host & exec prod, "Talking Feds Pod" and "Talking San Diego." FCA Lawyer. Teach con law at UCSD & UCLA. Senior Fellow USC. Former US Atty, Dep Assis AG. Founding Contributor, The Contrarian
@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
I am America’s Best Christian™. But you knew that. You can find exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/MrsBettyBowers TITHE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q6REDKBBVUJLU
@huffpost.com
⚡️Fair and fearless reporting since 2005.⚡️ Got a scoop? Send us news tips here 🔍 https://tips.huffpost.com
@hakeemjefferson.bsky.social
Assistant professor of political science. I think about identity, stigma, race, and politics more than any normal person should. Lover of life. Pro-democracy. People should dance more. Not Hakeem Jeffries, the Minority Leader.
@danpfeiffer.bsky.social
Pod Save America, Obama White House, Message Box, and some books
@kathygriffin.bsky.social
@kathygriffin on IG. 2x Emmy & Grammy Award Winning Comedian. 2x NYT Bestselling Author. 23 specials. 1 feature film.
@profmmurray.bsky.social
Stokes Prof. of Law @NYULaw; Faculty Dir. @bwlc_nyu; co-host @StrictScrutiny_ pod; talking head @MSNBC; @NYTimes bestselling author. Views mine. RT not endrsmt.
@libradunn1.bsky.social
Girl Dad. Hip-Hop Lover. Former Capitol Police Officer. #Good Trouble. Defender of Democracy on Jan 6th and beyond. Co-Host of Clean Up on Aisle 45
@raskin.house.gov
Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
@frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social
Senior National Security & Intelligence Analyst NBC News, MSNBC. Retired FBI Assistant Director. Author, Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers; and, The FBI Way.
@malcolmnance.bsky.social
Fmr US Intelligence +36 yrs. Expert MENA/SWA & US Terrorists | x5 NYT Bestselling Author, Navy Senior Chief, Widower, Ukrainian army Intl’ Legionnaire. Malcolmnance.Substack.com
@axios.com
Smart Brevity worthy of people's time, attention and trust. Subscribe to our newsletters: https://trib.al/8haeaPt
@jimacosta.bsky.social
Independent Journalist. Former Chief WH Correspondent. Author. Host of “The Jim Acosta Show” on Substack, YouTube and Apple Podcasts: https://substack.com/@jimacosta?r=lpd3z&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Inquiries: go to jimacosta.com
@barbmcquade.bsky.social
Wife, Mom, UMich Law School Professor from Practice, NBC/MSNBC legal analyst, The Contrarian contributor, former U.S. Attorney, EDMI
@motherjones.com
Investigative journalism 🕵️, politics 🗳️, chart-tastic 📊, and sometimes sarcastic 🙄😌🤪 Join our people-powered nonprofit newsroom: motherjones.com/subscribe
@mmfa.bsky.social
Media Matters for America is the nation’s premier media watchdog. Cited as a trusted source of information by Fox News’ “Brain Room.”
@elienyc.bsky.social
Justice Correspondent for The Nation Magazine. Author of Allow Me to Retort and Bad Law. Class: PLD. Alignment: Neutral Good Str:12 Dex:8 Con:15 Int:13 Wis:10 Char:14 Author: Allow Me To Retort
@democracydocket.com
Leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts. Find filings, news and analysis: democracydocket.com Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcjCC0
@wajali.bsky.social
Writer. Tired Dad. Minivan Driver. Editor of The Left Hook Substack (https://thelefthook.substack.com); Co-host of The Democracy-Ish Podcast; Author of a Memoir and a Play wajali.com wajahatmali@protonmail.com
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Ex-Guardian & Observer journalist till I got replaced by Nick Clegg. Fighting the Broligarchy since 2016. Please sign up to my (free!) newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/broligarchy
@weissmann.substack.com
NYU Law, MSNBC legal analyst, podcast cohost "Main Justice" (previously "Prosecuting Donald Trump"); NYT bestselling author. Substack "Behind The Headlines" https://weissmann.substack.com Offering legal analysis & opinion
@sykescharlie.bsky.social
Author, Substack newsletter “To the Contrary.” Host, "To the Contrary" podcast. Dog owner, grandfather. MSNBC. Still Never Trump. No regrets. Website: https://charliesykes.substack.com/
@sethabramson.bsky.social
Journalist, lawyer, NYT-bestselling Trump and Musk biographer, songwriter (Hounds), former CNN and BBC analyst, poet, retired journalism professor. 👤: sethabramson.net/bio ⚖️: sethabramson.substack.com 🕹: retrostack.substack.com 🎶: houndsmusic.substack.com
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
Brooklyn Congressman. Democratic Leader. Work hard. Stay focused. Deliver results #ForThePeople.
@tribelaw.bsky.social
After teaching constitutional law at Harvard for 50 yrs, I decided it was time to teach in a classroom without walls — helping people understand the rapidly unfolding threat to our democracy’s survival and joining the struggle to preserve the rule of law
@acyn.bsky.social
Senior Digital Editor for MeidasTouch.com Clips made with SnapStream Internet Hooligan...
@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
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
UALawSchool |MSNBC & NBCNews |Podcasts #SistersInLaw & Cafe Insider|Obama US Atty |25 year fed'l prosecutor|Wife & Mom of 4|Knits a lot|Civil Discourse newsletter: joycevance.substack.com
@theatlantic.com
Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
@ocasio-cortez.house.gov
This account is maintained by federal staff to share services and legislation relevant to constituents of NY-14.
@joyannreid.bsky.social
Writer, podcaster, documentary filmmaker and professional blerd 🤓💋. Fan of democracy and OG hater of fascism and apartheid.
@katiephang.bsky.social
Truth-Teller | Independent Journalist and Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | @katiephang on Substack, Instagram, Threads, & TikTok https://linktr.ee/katiephang?utm_source=linktree_admin_share “Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce”
@reuters.com
@brianstelter.bsky.social
Media nerd. CNN chief media analyst. INSIDE THE HIVE podcast host. Author of "Network of Lies," "Hoax," and "Top of the Morning." Former Shorenstein fellow, NYT reporter and blogger.
@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://
@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👈👀
@davidpakman.bsky.social
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Nonprofit newsroom. Media that builds power for working people. Join us: https://linktr.ee/moreperfectunion
@adamkinzinger.bsky.social
Former US Congressman, Proud RINO, husband, and military man. Fighting the MAGA brain worms daily! Adamkinzinger.komi.io Adamkinzinger.substack.com