Judy Svoboda

Passionate liberal looking forward to our first woman president.

[Judy Svoboda @judysvo]

A person who has NPD will never admit a mistake or bad decision. They will always attack or blame. Always. Speaking from over 35 years experience dealing with NPD.

[Victor Shi @Victorshi2020]

Lloyd Austin served in Iraq & Afghanistan. He received the Silver Star, the third highest award for valor, for his time during the Iraq invasion. On top of that, *5* Defense Distinguished Service Medals.

This is what a qualified Secretary of Defense looks like. We will miss him.

[Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket]

"Every judge counts. Most cases don’t make it to the Supreme Court, so who sits on our lower courts matters terribly. With Trump’s extremists waiting in the wings, we can leave no vacancy behind." https://t.co/Q2NxX5enIF

[Ishaan Tharoor @ishaantharoor]

Here's the full statement:

Mexico City, November 26, 2024
Dear President-elect Donald Trump,
I am writing to you regarding your statement on Monday, November 25, concerning migration, fentanyl trafficking, and tariffs.
You may not be aware that Mexico has developed a comprehensive policy to assist migrants from different parts of the world who cross our territory en route to the southern border of the United States. As a result, and according to data from your country’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP), encounters at the Mexico–United States border have decreased by 75% between December 2023 and November 2024. Moreover, half of those who arrive do so through a legally scheduled appointment under the United States’ CBP One program. For these reasons, migrant caravans no longer arrive at the border.

Even so, it is clear that we must work together to create a new labor mobility model that is necessary for your country, as well as address the root causes that compel families to leave their homes out of necessity. If even a small percentage of what the United States allocates to war were instead dedicated to building peace and fostering development, it would address the underlying causes of human mobility.

On another note, and for humanitarian reasons, Mexico has consistently expressed its willingness to help prevent the fentanyl epidemic in the United States from continuing. This is, after all, a public health and consumption problem within your society. So far this year, Mexican armed forces and prosecutors have seized tons of various types of drugs, 10,340 firearms, and have detained 15,640 individuals for violence related to drug trafficking.

Furthermore, the Mexican Congress is in the process of approving a constitutional reform to classify the production, distribution, and commercialization of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs as a serious crime without bail. However, it is publicly known that the chemical precursors used to produce this and other synthetic drugs are illegally entering Canada, the United States, and Mexico from Asian countries. This underscores the urgent need for international collaboration.
You must also be aware of the illegal trafficking of firearms into my country from the United States.

Seventy percent of the illegal weapons seized from criminals in Mexico come from your country. We do not produce these weapons, nor do we consume synthetic drugs. Tragically, it is in our country that lives are lost to the violence resulting from meeting the drug demand in yours.

President Trump, migration and drug consumption in the United States cannot be addressed through threats or tariffs. What is needed is cooperation and mutual understanding to tackle these significant challenges.
For every tariff, there will be a response in kind, until we put at risk our shared enterprises. Yes, shared. For instance, among Mexico’s main exporters to the United States are General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motor Company, which arrived in Mexico 80 years ago. Why impose a tariff that would jeopardize them? Such a measure would be unacceptable and would lead to inflation and job losses in both the United States and Mexico.

I am convinced that North America’s economic strength lies in maintaining our trade partnership. This allows us to remain competitive against other economic blocs. For this reason, I believe that dialogue is the best path to understanding, peace, and prosperity for our nations. I hope our teams can meet soon to continue building joint solutions.

[Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @HC_Richardson]

Seems like this is really happening. And soon, too....

[Anders Åslund @anders_aslund]

When SCOTUS in its Citizens United verdict in 2010 recognized corporations as people, it effectively abandoned the elementary democratic principle of one person one vote, since corporations can give one physical person many votes.
This undemocratic verdict must be revoked.

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

People on both sides of the political spectrum need to listen to this. Please!

[derek guy @dieworkwear]

At the moment, we don't know how much prices will go up as a result of tariffs. There are a lot of conditionals. But if the goal is raise the cost of imports so that people are encouraged to buy American-made goods, I want to tell you a story. 🧵

[Nicole Lee Schroeder, PhD @Nicole_Lee_Sch]

It is a really jarring moment to be a historian. To know what might be coming is alarming. To realize that no one around you sees it or acknowledges it is a weird place to be in. Its like time traveling without time traveling. 1/8

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Quincy Jones was a musical genius who transformed the soul of America – one beat, one rhythm, and one rhyme at a time.

Jill and I send our love to his entire family and everyone whose spirit was elevated by his extraordinary contributions.

[Buu Van Nygren @BuuVanNygren]

PRESIDENT NYGREN ENDORSES HARRIS-WALZ TICKET

Yá’atééh … Election Day is here! We need to ensure our voices are heard and our votes are counted tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th. I want to share why I’m supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz—leaders who respect our culture and are committed to building a brighter future for all Native Nations.

Vice President Harris, alongside President Biden, has achieved historic milestones for Tribal communities. Through the American Rescue Plan, we received $2 billion for essential resources—funds that have helped with infrastructure, housing, clean water, and high-speed internet across the Navajo Nation. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law added $13 billion for Tribal communities, including $123 million specifically for the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project.

The Biden-Harris administration has made public safety a priority, establishing the “Not Invisible Act Commission” to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Through the Violence Against Women Act, our jurisdiction over certain crimes on Tribal lands has expanded, providing better protections for our families. Also, Executive Order 14112 has reformed federal funding to prioritize Tribal decision-making, empowering our communities to shape our future.

In healthcare, the Biden-Harris administration secured the first-ever advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service, with $8 billion planned for FY2025. This commitment ensures continuity in healthcare for our people—a promise finally fulfilled.

Governor Walz has also championed Native communities in his own state and across the nation. As governor, he became the first to visit all 11 Tribal nations in Minnesota, establishing government-to-government relations and codifying Tribal consultation into law. He’s a proven ally who listens and respects our voices.

He has prioritized public safety by establishing the first state-level office for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, ensuring justice and protection for Native communities. And under his administration, Minnesota invested in preserving Native languages, strengthening cultural preservation and education for future generations—a commitment he will bring to the national stage.

This is why I, as President of the Navajo Nation, and my wife, our First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren – former Arizona State Representative and an attorney – support the Harris/ Walz ticket.

I believe they will help us reclaim our traditions, protect our sovereignty, and honor the sacrifices of our ancestors. Navajo Nation, let us make our voices heard this Tuesday, November 5th.

Under Kamala Harris & Tim Walz, every Native American person will matter equally. Together as one nation, President Kamala Harris and Vice-President Walz will be thinking for the future of the Navajo Nation.

#ElectionDay2024 #NavajoNation #BuuNygren #DinéVote #OurVoiceOurFuture #ThinkForTheFuture

[Deb Haaland @DebHaalandNM]

Vote November 5th. 🗳️

[Victoria Brownworth @VABVOX]

As someone gravely ill with a brutal #cancer I want to say this to my fellow Americans: You only have one life. I urge you to spend it loving and caring, not hating and filled with grievance. Every day we have the chance to start over, to be better, to lift others up. Do that.

[Josh Ellis @jzellis]

😂😂😂😂😂

[Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @HC_Richardson]

This. Don’t be the person who has to tell their granddaughter they didn’t vote in 2024.

[Secretary Pete Buttigieg @SecretaryPete]

Some of the most interesting projects you may not have heard about are our investments in crash prevention via wildlife crossings.

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

Harrison Ford: When dozens of former members of the Trump administration are sounding alarms saying ‘For God's sake, don't do this again,’ you have to pay attention. They're telling us something important. I've got one vote, same as anyone else, and I'm going to use it to move forward. I'm going to vote for Kamala Harris

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Kamala Harris: "What I'm enjoying the most about this moment is that in spite of how my opponent spends full time trying to divide the American ppl, what I'm seeing is ppl coming together under one roof who seemingly have nothing in common & know they have everything in common"

[Vice President Kamala Harris Archived @VP46Archive]

Tonight, we join more than 1 billion people across America and around the world lighting diyas and celebrating the fight for good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness.

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights!

[Sherrod Brown @SherrodBrown]

Ohio: Your Election Day polling place cannot accept absentee ballots.

Today is the last day that we recommend mailing your ballot back. You can also drop your ballot off at your County Board of Elections in-person or at the 24 hour drop box by 7:30 PM on Election Day.

Learn more about voting by mail: https://t.co/HVNbyoIbXx