Deborah Van Pelt

Deborah Van Pelt

@writewitch.bsky.social

Reader. Walker. Adjunct Instructor of English. Writing tutor. I vote blue and I defend animal rights.

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Comey: Well, they're back again. It would almost be funny if it weren't such an appalling abuse of the DOJ. One that we cannot become numb to. Nothing's changed with me. I'm still innocent. I'm still not afraid of these people. And I still believe in the independent federal judiciary.

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The Ramaswamy ad has pushed the largest newspaper in Ohio, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, to reverse its position on endorsements. "A candidate who uses childhood sexual abuse as a weapon against the person who endured it has crossed a line that Ohioans should defend, whatever their party."

cleveland.comPlain Dealer/cleveland.com endorses Amy Acton for Ohio governorThe Plain Dealer editorial board endorses Democrat Amy Acton for Ohio governor, citing her preparedness and community engagement, while condemning opponent Vivek Ramaswamy's weaponizing of Acton's chi...

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This is what putting South Carolina first looks like. I’m honored to have the support of two former governors — Republican David Beasley and Democrat Jim Hodges. We may not agree on everything, but we share a belief that matters most: S.C. deserves leaders who will always put its people first.

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Absolutely disgusting, but what can we expect from an adjudicated rapist and a congenital liar?

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Q: Amy Acton's stepfather was indicted for rape. Now that you know all that, sir, do you change your mind about the ad? Trump: No. I don't care

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Blanche on CBS says his suit against Alaska is "asking the court to step in where the Alaska Supreme Court didn't, which is to look at federal law and if necessary to allow a process for Alaska to decide who should be certified as the winner." (So, the voters won't get to decide. Got it.)

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EL-SAYED: I get that the President takes personal offense to my first name. He doesn't mind as much when it's the Saudis who are funding his son-in-law's private equity. Doesn't seem to mind as much when it's the Qataris who are giving them a $400 million private jet…

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This election comes down to who you trust. I’ll fight to lower costs and always put you first. I'm asking for your vote.

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KNOXVILLE: “This is the sound of Tennessee… and this is how it sounds under Jason Zachary.” 👀 Wow — Jason Zachary’s TN house opponent Lindsay Honaker dropped this 🔥 ad with (under-discussed!) facts about Tennessee under Republican *leadership*

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Started the morning worshipping with fellow Floridians at The Bethel Church in Jacksonville. Thank you to Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr. and his congregation for welcoming us.

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JUST POSTED: Today at The NYT we are publishing a major investigation into how President Trump used his executive powers to expose millions of Americans to greater cancer risks. A six month-long investigation built on more than 10,000 pages of FOIA records. Read it www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/c...

nytimes.comHow Trump Gave the Worst Polluters a Free Pass (Gift Article)The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.

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“He’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened up a Cheesecake Factory” — Obama

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🔥 OBAMA: “The thing is, Iran didn’t have nuclear weapons — because I put a deal in place he pulled out of… and the war he started is why the price of everything is UP… how much time do you think Hegseth spends looking at himself in the mirror? These are not serious people.”

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There it is. Elon Musk admits it. “That loophole was closed last week.” In a deranged post on X, Musk openly acknowledges that SpaceX recently restricted Ukraine’s ability to use Starlink.

Good. This was flagrant animal abuse. Why not transition the carriage drivers to motorized or pedal carriages? No reason that they can’t do that and still make a living. 

NBC News@nbcnews.com

Horse-drawn carriages that have travelled through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon disappear from New York City, ending an iconic tradition long opposed by animal welfare activists. But for the carriage drivers, their futures remain uncertain.

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In the lead-up to election day, Gwen and I will be rallying across the state, from Pensacola to Miami. Find a location near you at davidjolly.com/tour. Bring your your voice, your energy, and your belief in better. This November 3rd, let's go change the world.

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Gwen and I spent a great morning at FAMU's Homecoming Parade. In every conversation we had, it's clear: Floridians are ready to write a new chapter for our state. Let's carry the energy all the way to November 3rd.

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We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps: -It’s ‘sleight of hand’ -It’s ‘bated breath’ -It’s ‘lo and behold’ -It's 'buck naked' -It’s ‘brass tacks’ -It’s ‘free rein’ -It’s ‘toe the line'

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NEW AD ALERT. Tomorrow, Byron hits the trail again with President Trump - or as Byron says, "Daddy's back!" Check out our new ad dropping today in all markets.

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Dolly Parton’s sister says a Tennessee voting machine kept switching her pick to Marsha Blackburn — three times. She’s not alone. Alt National Park Service says they’ve heard similar reports from South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee.

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Pete Hegseth wanted Dwight Eisenhower's globe for his office. His staff broke it. Photos obtained by The Post show a gash in the World War II-era artifact that resulted from a botched relocation attempt inside the Pentagon.

washingtonpost.comHegseth wanted Eisenhower’s globe for his office. His staff broke it.Photos obtained by The Post show a gash in the World War II-era artifact that resulted from a botched relocation attempt inside the Pentagon.

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NEW: Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker, wife of Governor JB Pritzker, announces she’s sending $500,000 to Amy Acton after Vivek Ramaswamy’s truly vile ad featuring Acton’s estranged mom.

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Neil Bush, brother of President George W. Bush, says he voted for James Talarico: “My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico.”

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MUST READ: Neil Bush, brother of one President Bush and son of another President Bush, explains why he voted for James Talarico. In part: “My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico.”

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North Carolina’s Democratic governor warns that the absentee ballot rejection rate is twice as high as in 2022 thanks to last-minute changes by Republicans. He recommends voting in person if you can (early voting is even better!) wcti12.com/news/local/g...

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Gwen and I are honored to have the endorsement of Representative Anna Eskamani. Rep. Eskamani’s a true fighter for Floridians, and we're proud to have her as part of our movement.

Proud to be Dutch! This is progressive and compassionate. #TheNetherlands

Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈@beingliberal.bsky.social

The Netherlands banned most consumer fireworks nationwide on August 1, 2026. This New Year's Eve will be the first under the new rules. The law passed both houses of the Dutch parliament in 2025, after years of pressure from doctors, emergency services, and the Party for the Animals.

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You know, Elon, if you just paid your taxes, we could give those kids food and healthcare, things far more valuable than stock in a government-welfare-dependent company that is bound to go bankrupt eventually.

Already voted blue! #voteblue

David Jolly@davidjolly.bsky.social

BIG NEWS: Fox News shifts this race in our direction again. Voters are heading to the polls and we have the momentum. Let's run through the tape on Nov. 3.