Linda's Starter Pack
I follow people who value democracy, those who make me laugh or smile, reliable news sources, and truly nice people.
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@ponchtoo.bsky.social
@accountablegop.bsky.social
We are working to defend our democracy from extreme MAGA Republicans.
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
Immigrant. Citizen. Mouthy advocate for common sense. Official account💙
@kaylan.bsky.social
Former Republican, chud slayer extraordinaire & frequent shitposter. I’m not just an ally, I’m an accomplice! I’m well aware I’m not for everyone. Follow me at your own risk. #ReceiptQueen🧾👸
@macfarlanenews.bsky.social
CBS News Justice Correspondent https://www.cbsnews.com/team/scott-macfarlane/ SIGNAL: https://signal.me/#eu/ufqBLFTh_D87knsngxcXcyng7-Qd8DYPvwGB6LhI44SNFazeeQZD2ZPRThTX-g7M
@garrykasparov.bsky.social
Vice-president of the World Liberty Congress. Founder & Chair of the Renew Democracy Initiative. Board of the Human Rights Foundation. Father, activist, author, speaker, 13th World Chess Champion.
@shanlonwu.com
Former federal prosecutor | Legal Analyst | Asian-American. Father. Boxer. Providing legal analysis & commentary with clarity, savvy, & humor. https://linktr.ee/shanlonwu
@dgcomedy.bsky.social
@levparnas.bsky.social
Please follow me and subscribe to my substack https://levparnas.substack.com?r=lb27z&utm_medium=ios
@reallyamerican.bsky.social
Grassroots political organization producing the most impactful political content every day. Join us.
@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.
@petestrzok.bsky.social
26 year FBI and Army veteran. Georgetown School of Foreign Service adjunct professor and alum. NYT/WP bestseller: Compromised
@michaelharriot.bsky.social
Journalist, writer, former member of the Six Heartbeats. Author of Black AF History: The Unwhitewashed Story of America. Never reneged; never will.
@piperformissouri.bsky.social
Executive Director, Blue Missouri. Grassroots organizer. Writer. Educator. Former State House nominee. Rural mom fighting for rural schools.
@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
@randyrainbow.bsky.social
4X EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated comedian, actor, singer, producer, NYT Bestselling author. TeamRainbow@wmeagency.com
@sandibachom.bsky.social
Independent Press Video Journalist 🎥 Getty Images contributor True Believers J6 Doc 🎞️ TOP 500 BLUESKY ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW! https://vqv.app/ Chronicler 📹 To Support My Work: venmo.com/u/sandi-bachom paypal.me/sandibacho
@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
@mcspocky.bsky.social
Keeper Of The Flame For Democracy! My wife is a breast cancer survivor. He/Him 🔷 Politics 🔷 News http://McSpocky.blue Essential Starter Pack: https://bsky.app/profile/mcspocky.bsky.social/post/3lgtkoekcok2u
@mimirocah1.bsky.social
Former Westchester County DA, former SDNY prosecutor, sometimes legal & political commentator, always a proud & devoted mama to two teens & a rescue dog. ⚖️
@mikenellis.bsky.social
Democratic strategist. Former Senior Advisor to Kamala Harris. Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Authentic.org. Raised over $1B for Democratic candidates, including Adam Schiff, Gretchen Whitmer, and Pat Ryan. Long-suffering Notre Dame sports fan.
@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
@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.
@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
@secretsandlaws.bsky.social
Former CIA attorney, addressing all things relating to national security, secrecy, classification, FOIA, climate change, and bird law.
@maya4rights.bsky.social
Prez & CEO @civilrightsorg. Cat Mom. Former @msnbc. Ran 4 Mayor of NYC; IG @Maya4CivilRights Views & typos are mine. She/Her
@democraticwins.bsky.social
Keeping Score of Democrats’ wins. Highlighting the future of the Democratic Party. Supporting Democratic candidates and causes.
@qasimrashid.com
Human Rights Lawyer • Author • Dad Jokes • SirusXM Host • Creator of Let's Address This: qasimrashid.com/subscribe
@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social
Texas Congressman. Democrat. Born, raised and represent San Antonio. Intelligence Committee (HPSCI) + Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC).
@ericswalwell.bsky.social
Husband | Dad to Nelson, Cricket & Hank | Congressman |@HouseJudiciary @HomelandDems | social media policy:bit.ly/3gxdzVm | #EndGunViolence
@artcandee.bsky.social
@realtexaspaul.com
Host of Coffee With Texas Paul. Founder of the Ride Or Die Democrats. Did not vote for the rapist.
@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
@kylec.bsky.social
Dad, husband, journalist at 9News Denver. Proud of Next viewers' $14M in Word of Thanks microgiving. Next with Kyle Clark 6p weeknights + 9NEWS at 9/10p on-air/streaming on 9NEWS+. Signal tips: 303-871-1841.
@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!
@gregolear.bsky.social
Lapsed novelist, #RoughBeast author, PREVAIL columnist & podcaster, co-host of The Five 8, enjoyer of Friday Manhattans. https://linktr.ee/gregolear
@heatherthomasaf.bsky.social
Actress writer activist flyfisherwoman closet farmer co-founder LA CAFE co-founder www.dontgetpurged.org
@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social
Candidate for U.S. Senate | Michigan State Senate Majority Whip | Notre Dame ☘️ | Ray Wert’s ginger half | Noa's mom |
@renatomariotti.bsky.social
Former federal prosecutor. Legal analyst for TV and print. Host, #ItsComplicated podcast. Contributor, Politico Magazine. Instagram: renato.mariotti Twitter: renato_mariotti
@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
@drericding.bsky.social
Public health warnings & health policy. Epidemiologist & health economist. Chair and Faculty at NECSI. Former 16 years at Harvard. DC & Virginia. Bio & contact: necsi.edu/eric-feigl-ding A story: nym.ag/3olszuo 📝: drericding.substack.com/subscribe
@annabower.bsky.social
Just asking questions. Senior Editor, Lawfaremedia.org. Send story ideas and tips to anna.bower@lawfaremedia.org Signal username: annabower.24
@hugolowell.bsky.social
White House correspondent @theguardian.com covering Trump and the Justice Department. Email: hugo.lowell@theguardian.com Signal: hugolowell.15
@devincow.bsky.social
@oliviaoftroye.com
#Substack: www.livingitwithOliviaTroye.com 🕵🏼♀️Former White House Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Official. Career National Security.📺Media Commentator.🇲🇽🇺🇸from El Paso,TX. 🐶🎶 Lover of dogs & music. Political Centrist. #democracy #nationalsecurity
@normeisen.bsky.social
Sr. Fellow @ Brookings, Executive Director of State Democracy Defenders Fund & Co-Founder of The Contrarian contrarian.substack.com 👇 - TN (posted by Team Norm)
@rmayemsinger.bsky.social
Mrs. Doubtfire and some other stuff. Screenwriter, creator, complainer. Politics obsessor. imdb.me/randimayemsinger
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social
My children are Jesse & Jaime. Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting. My life is dedicated to saving lives fighting for gun safety in America and have written two books Find The Helpers and American Carnage.
@ritchietorres.bsky.social
Congressman (#NY15). Born and bred in the Bronx. Grew up in poverty. Product of public housing. https://Torres.nyc/
@beschlossdc1776.bsky.social
Author, PRESIDENTS OF WAR, 9 other books. @NBCNews Presidential Historian. @PBS contributor. Called "normally sober" by Financial Times. X address is @BeschlossDC. Born in Chicago.
@teapainusa.bsky.social
Born Thomas (Elmer Addison) Pain - July 4th, 1976. Lover of democracy.
@rachelbitecofer.bsky.social
National political analyst/strategist. Author of Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts, co host of This is America on The Cycle on Substack 👇🦆🏈 I watch the news so you don’t have to. https://thecycle.substack.com/
@harryjsisson.bsky.social
22 | Democrat | @harryjsisson (1 million+) on Tik Tok | Email: inquiries@harryjsisson.net
@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
@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
@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
@glennkirschner.bsky.social
Former 30-year federal prosecutor. Army vet. Rule of law guy. 100% independent. YouTube.com/glennkirschner2 Patreon.com/glennkirschner
@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
@morgfair.bsky.social
Actress. Politics, Foreign Policy, Science & RockNRoll. Love animals
@meiselasb.bsky.social
Co-Founder of MeidasTouch Network; USC Law Professor; Engine Vision Co-Founder; Former Litigator
@natsechobbyist.bsky.social
Wife, mama, sister, friend, suburban woman, & podcaster fighting for democracy. NOT a national security/geopolitical expert but I have a guy for that.
@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.
@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
@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
@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
@klasfeldreports.com
Editor in chief and co-founder of @www.allrisenews.com. Fearless journalism about the law, your rights, and your powers to effect change during the Trump era. www.allrisenews.com/
@rgoodlaw.bsky.social
https://www.youtube.com/@RGoodLaw Co-editor-in-chief at Just Security (https://bsky.app/profile/justsecurity.org). Chaired Prof at NYU Law. Former Chaired Prof Harvard. Former Special Counsel Defense Dept. https://www.justsecurity.org/author/goodmanryan
@avindman.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Vet. Ex NSC/WH Staff. Doc of International Affairs. Senior Fellow, FPI SAIS, JHU. NYT Best-selling Author.
@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 |
@kyledcheney.bsky.social
Senior legal affairs reporter at POLITICO with a focus on democracy, the balance of power and Jan. 6
@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
@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
@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
@patriottakes.bsky.social
Dedicated research monitoring and exposing right-wing extremism and other threats to democracy.
@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
@dworkin.bsky.social
Dworkin Report. Journalist. Investigator. Author. Musician. https://www.dworkinsubstack.com/
@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
@bmeiselas.bsky.social
Co-founded MeidasTouch with my brothers. Co-host of the MeidasTouch Podcast. Video guy. Not very good at writing bios.
@mjfree.bsky.social
Proud Girl Dad, TV Producer, Filmmaker, Vedic Meditation Practitioner, Kitesurfer, Human Rights & Racial Justice Advocate and an Abolitionist! And I don't act! 😆😆😆👻👻👻
@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!"
@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
@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/