Solid Starter Pack
Some of my favourites I followed on the birdhouse; I'll add more as I find them here!
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@oldenuf2knowbetter.bsky.social
@macfarlanenews.bsky.social
CBS News Justice Correspondent https://www.cbsnews.com/team/scott-macfarlane/ SIGNAL: https://signal.me/#eu/ufqBLFTh_D87knsngxcXcyng7-Qd8DYPvwGB6LhI44SNFazeeQZD2ZPRThTX-g7M
@juliuskim.bsky.social
Criminal defense attorney, Former prosecutor, Legal analyst for TV, print, and radio media. Dog lover. Recreational dieter. Apparent donut addict.
@djrothkopf.bsky.social
Husband of C, Dad of J & L, CEO/Editor-The DSR Network, Host-Deep State Radio, Siliconsciousness, other pods, Columnist-The Daily Beast, author of many books, also see my "Need to Know" Substack (djrothkopf.substack.com)
@briankarem.bsky.social
Husband/Dad/Gdad /WH columnist/best selling author/dog lover/singer/ reporter Host @jatqpodcast Nerd Avenger and occasional standup comic. 1st amendment activist Author "Free The Press" http://amzn.to/3pfAKZ3 "Just gimme some truth,"-John Lennon.
@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/
@nickknudsenus.bsky.social
🇺🇸 Executive Director DemCast USA 🎙️ Co-Host: #TheDangerousOnes Podcast 🖊️ Writing: HuffPost. Democracy is neat. We have a lot of work to do.
@gregolear.bsky.social
Lapsed novelist, #RoughBeast author, PREVAIL columnist & podcaster, co-host of The Five 8, enjoyer of Friday Manhattans. https://linktr.ee/gregolear
@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, editor, filmmaker, professor. Pro-democracy advocate. Author of Oswald book, The Gunman & His Mother. Writing/publishing America, America on politics and society: America.substack.com
@walshfreedom.bsky.social
Former GOP Congressman. Ex‑Tea Partier turned relentless anti‑Trump truth‑teller. Want the unfiltered takes the cable shows won’t touch? Read & spar with me on Substack 👉 https://substack.com/@socialcontractwithjoewalsh
@kyledcheney.bsky.social
Senior legal affairs reporter at POLITICO with a focus on democracy, the balance of power and Jan. 6
@georgehahn.com
Humorist, urbanist, satirist, sartorialist, minimalist, soloist, bicyclist, mid-century modernist on no one’s to-do list.
@jenrubin.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, MSNBC contributor, dog and art lover, democracy defender, and pro-Oxford comma. Book recommendations welcomed.
@glennkirschner.bsky.social
Former 30-year federal prosecutor. Army vet. Rule of law guy. 100% independent. YouTube.com/glennkirschner2 Patreon.com/glennkirschner
@johnfugelsang.bsky.social
Actor comedian broadcaster & recovering cynic. SiriusXM #127 M-F JohnFugelsang.com - our free daily podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232
@asharangappa.bsky.social
Fmr FBI Special Agent, lawyer, @JacksonYale. Tiger(ish) mom. Legal and national security analyst. Editor @just_security. Steam mop influencer. Views mine. https://asharangappa.substack.com
@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
@maddowblog.msnbc.com
MaddowBlog.com Rachel: https://bsky.app/profile/maddow.msnbc.com Steve: https://bsky.app/profile/stevebenen.com
@kfile.bsky.social
Reporter at CNN, Francesca, Maya, and Talia’s dad, founder of the Team Beans Infant Brain Tumor Fund. Donate at TeamBeansFund.com to help end infant brain cancer.
@nick-carmody.bsky.social
Dad; Psychotherapist; Lawyer; 2-time Traumatic Brain Injury survivor; Executive board member of the World Mental Health Coalition Patreon.com/NickCarmody (no paywall) nickcarmody.substack.com (no paywall)
@drjackbrown.bsky.social
Body Language & Emotional Intelligence Expert • Physician • Behavior Analyst • Dark Matter Physics • Anthropology • Astronomy • Writer • BLM • LGBTQIA Ally • Climate Crisis • Human Rights • 🇺🇦 • Jack@BodyLanguageSuccess.com • linktr.ee/drjackbrown
@reallyamerican.bsky.social
Grassroots political organization producing the most impactful political content every day. Join us.
@lauferlaw.bsky.social
Civil Rights Attorney - Justice Is Blind, But I'm Not - Police Brutality, False Arrest, Mal Pros, Bd of Dir @NYSTLA @JusticeDotOrg @NPAP_NLG #AAPI https://www.lauferlawgroup.com/
@weisselberger.bsky.social
servant to the poor | butler to the great hypocrite | toady | inebriate
@richsignorelli.bsky.social
Former SDNY AUSA, Harvard Law School #AnimalRescue #Resist #AnimalRights #BlueCrew #Ukraine #Canada #PunkRock #ProgRock #Formula1 "Pro Bone" Counsel to the #CorgiCrew New York He/Him/His posts≠legal advice, posts=opinion only, repost/reply/like≠agree 🚫DM
@leopardsatemyface.bsky.social
never thought leopards would eat MY face! Send me your LAMFs
@fade-to-black.bsky.social
Dog lover, beachcomber, stargazer, earth resider, bad singer, sarcastic charmer, funny on occasion, politics, 49ers, horror, PNW, #Resist, #Countdown to 1/20/29, Member of #AnimalCaucus, Host of the #BlueskyDogPark🐾 & #Brodie🐾CallsIt, #Brodie🐾 's mom
@mary1kathy.bsky.social
Trauma Nurse, Researcher, Crazy Cat Lady😻, Progressive Dem🌊. Love Travel, Politics, Stand for Human, Women & Animal Rights🌈👵🐈 🚫NO MAGA!🚫 ⭐Unsolicited DMs will get you Blocked 💕MyOneAndOnlyKat💕
@strictlychristo.bsky.social
“The reward for a thing well done is to have done it.“ - Ralph Waldo Emerson
@angrybuni.bsky.social
Pro-dog. Pro Cat. Officially pissed off. I cuss a lot. 420 friendly. Pro-Choice. Pro-Trans. Pro-Get Off My Lawn. No DMs. Supposedly, a Loopy Twat.
@browneyegirlhi.bsky.social
Jack's Justice Leaguer| Made of Volcanos🔥🌋🔥|Fragile like a bomb| Lover of Justice| Love Earth| Cat Mom| Love Eagles| Golf |Harley girl | Fighter for equal rights/animals | Biden best POTUS | GBE @squirrelturd.bsky.social |Gen theblackdahlea.com
@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
@thedesertginger.bsky.social
Not a real Spice girl...chill 😜 Sassy, classy, a bit smart assy Great Lakes girl in the desert Twitter refugee ❄️ I voted for HER Write a bio for a follow-back Don't DM after a follow
@jessigrace.bsky.social
I don’t wanna brag, but I made someone smile today 💜 #KindnessMatters No DMs please
@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
@carlbovisnature.bsky.social
Bird loving nature photographer from Somerset, UK. 🐦 Here are all my links; https://linktr.ee/carlbovis 😊
@kellyscaletta.bsky.social
America's Number One Punned-It. Lifelong Dem. Left my account on Twitter for Bluer Skies. I follow back, but sometimes it takes time. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KellyScaletta Check out my Whiteboard videos and the Pun Show!
@ourshallowstate.bsky.social
Behavioral science. Politics. Documentary films. Commentary. Snark. Truth. Dogs* * esp. beagles. #UNFIT (2020). #UNTRUTH (2022/2024). https://banters.substack.com/ We WILL resist, support each other, AND enjoy life while we do.
@elevenfilms.com
🏆 Award-winning, pro-democracy content 🎙️ Hosts: @thedangerousones.com podcast 🎬 Creators: Jim & Tiffany Drastic 🌲 Based: Portland, Oregon 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@dangerousones ✍️ Substack: www.tealandorangereport.com
@urocklive1.bsky.social
Democracy is the way. Truth and justice matter. Russia can end the war today by leaving Ukraine. Less proud to be an American than I used to be. I really thought we were better than this. #IStandWithUkraine #NAFO Fellas fan
@lifesafeast.bsky.social
Writer mostly about food & culture, food historian, cookbook author, hotel owner, jam maker, American in France. I've won some awards. If there’s food, I’ll be there. #endALS Check out my stuff https://bento.me/jamieschler https://jamieschler.substack.com
@heatherthomasaf.bsky.social
Actress writer activist flyfisherwoman closet farmer co-founder LA CAFE co-founder www.dontgetpurged.org
@realkidvicious.bsky.social
Actor, Political Junkie, NY Knicks, Giants, Yankees, Boxing/MMA, Chess♟️Poker, NYCMarathon 3:00:08 LGBTQ Friend🌈 #PuertoRico🇵🇷 #KidVicious🔪
@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social
A news center for the left. I say bad things! Send all hate/love emails to: realtuckfrumper@gmail.com buymeacoffee.com/KW9J6Rs
@out5p0ken.bsky.social
I am not what you think I am. You are what you think I am. 📎 A “r3tard” by Elon Musk An “Online Troll” by Fox News That “Leftist Ghoul” by Gateway Pundit
@sundaedivine.bsky.social
Laugh at the absurd, ponder the peculiar, and celebrate the sheer randomness of existence. DC native.
@hntdove.bsky.social
Writer: alternate history, other sf, fantasy, historical fiction. Severely allergic to fascism.
@rawstory.com
Like, share and read stories from America’s #1 independent news and politics source. https://www.rawstory.com
@teapainusa.bsky.social
Born Thomas (Elmer Addison) Pain - July 4th, 1976. Lover of democracy.
@slayeragolf.bsky.social
Here to fight trumpism and support democracy! From Twitter known as Agolf Twitler Slayer🌊🌊🌊 @slayer_agolf Followed by @muellershewrote.bsky.social, @meidastouch.com, @joncooper-us.bsky.social, @dworkin.bsky.social, @jack-e-smith.bsky.social
@wtfgop.bsky.social
This is the same WTFGOP from that hellscape Twitter. Bots & trolls will be instantly blocked. No Whiners or Pearl Clutches. I'm brutally honest. If you want me to follow you just say the magic words: FOLLOW ME MOTHERFUCKER!
@johnsipher.bsky.social
Former CIA clandestine service. Spycraft Entertainment, Atlantic Council, NAFO. Host of Mission implausible podcast. Friend of dogs everywhere.
@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.
@theliamnissan.bsky.social
What I have is a particular set of skills; skills that make me a nightmare for Nazi dickbags on the internet. I joke, and drive a Nissan Altima
@realtexaspaul.com
Host of Coffee With Texas Paul. Founder of the Ride Or Die Democrats. Did not vote for the rapist.
@mayraphotography.bsky.social
Street and landscape photographer with a zest for life. 𝓝𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻. 📸 #Nikon #Sunset www.MayraPhotography.com
@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
@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social
Pro-democracy conservatives Republicans fighting Trump & Trumpism. https://www.instagram.com/republicansagainsttrump/profilecard/?igsh=MXM4OGZ0cHRiOGdmMg==
@cherijacobus.bsky.social
Ex-GOP, political/PR strategist, EP “America Reads The Mueller Report”, writer, pundit, podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus" https://www.patreon.com/PoliticsWithCheriJacobus, You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsWithCheriJacobus
@grantstern.bsky.social
Executive Editor of Occupy Democrats, author, journalist and podcaster newsletter.grantstern.com
@tristansnell.bsky.social
Lawyer, commentator, fighter for democracy. Prosecuted Trump University @ NY AG. #NAFO Fella. Author of Taking Down Trump. Host of the Tristan Snell Show on Apple and Spotify. Substack - tristansnell.com
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
Independent. Intelligent. Influential. Send tips to tips@thedailybeast.com
@dknight10k.bsky.social
Host:🎙Pardon The Insurrection Podcast🎙 YouTube ▶️: https://youtube.com/@pardontheinsurrection 🍎 Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pardon-the-insurrection/id1629782102 🎶 Bad Built 🎶 album on Spotify: https://spotify.link/n7xMlQgTjOb
@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social
I am the host of The Jack Hopkins Show podcast. Former Republican. Now, my “party” is Democracy. Navy Veteran. https://www.JackHopkinsNow.com
@aaronparnas.bsky.social
J.D. from GW Law ⚖️ | Attorney | Your go-to news source | Strategist | Views are my own | Retweets ≠ endorsements All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/aaronparnas
@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.
@jimmyfallon.bsky.social
@repjasmine.bsky.social
Former public defender, now U.S. Congresswoman, proudly serving the good people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District. ✊🏾
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
History & Italian Professor, NYU; Author, NYT Bestseller Strongmen; Publisher, Lucid, a Substack newsletter on authoritarianism and threats to democracy; Film & TV Consultant
@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”
@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!"
@patriottakes.bsky.social
Dedicated research monitoring and exposing right-wing extremism and other threats to democracy.
@huffpost.com
⚡️Fair and fearless reporting since 2005.⚡️ Got a scoop? Send us news tips here 🔍 https://tips.huffpost.com
@barbmcquade.bsky.social
Wife, Mom, UMich Law School Professor from Practice, NBC/MSNBC legal analyst, The Contrarian contributor, former U.S. Attorney, EDMI
@dworkin.bsky.social
Dworkin Report. Journalist. Investigator. Author. Musician. https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/
@devincow.bsky.social
@keithedwards.bsky.social
Democracy enjoyer. YouTuber. Always cold. ✉️: keithsdebateclub@gmail.com Subscribe: keithedwards.substack.com Other sites: linktr.ee/keithedwards
@motherjones.com
Investigative journalism 🕵️, politics 🗳️, chart-tastic 📊, and sometimes sarcastic 🙄😌🤪 Join our people-powered nonprofit newsroom: motherjones.com/subscribe
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Husband and father. 40th Governor of California. Former Lt. Governor of California. Former San Francisco Mayor. Personal account.
@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