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Tremendous WSJ story today about what sounds a lot like an extortion/bribery operation run out of the White House, with Trump shaking down CEOs for money in exchange/as a condition for getting access and favors. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Exclusive | ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising OperationMeredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out the president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects.www.wsj.com

TODAY! We added more tix--they're going fast: 7:00 PM ET: Virtual screening, Democracy Under Siege (55 min) 7:55 PM ET: Conversation Steven Levitsky ("How Democracies Die") & Maria McFarland, moderated by Eric Umansky (ProPublica) + Q&A Join us! Free tix here: kinema.com/events/Democ...

Democracy Under Siege - RepresentUs Special Screening & Panel DiscussionGet tickets for the virtual screening of Democracy Under Siegekinema.com

Gobsmacking admission of abuse of power: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.www.nytimes.com

Congress needs to act now to block Trump's corrupt IRS slush fund — not wait on rumors he'll scrap it. Republicans enabling this should beware: I've watched corrupt networks in Peru and Colombia look invulnerable right until prosecutors came knocking. open.substack.com/pub/therenov...

The IRS Slush Fund Is a Test. Too Many Republicans Are Failing It.The coming reckoning that Congress needs to think about.open.substack.com

Work with me in the fight against corruption! At @RepresentUs we're hiring a Senior Writer & Press Manager. We're a scrappy, friendly team working for a govt accountable to the people, not just the powerful. If you're a strong writer with media experience, apply! represent.us/careers/?/f3...

Careers | RepresentUsWe are the nation’s leading right-left anti-corruption organization. We are hard at work fixing America’s corrupt political system. Join us.represent.us

Trump's IRS "settlement" may be his most corrupt yet--self-dealing to avoid future audits, using 1.8BN in taxpayer funds to reward allies, likely including Jan. 6 rioters. All congress members should sound more like Sen. Chris Van Hollen grilling Todd Blanche yesterday: youtu.be/v-Lo4wLcQrU?...

Todd Blanche is 'still acting' as Trump's 'personal lawyer,' Van Hollen says after $1.7B fundYouTube video by Associated Pressyoutu.be

Congress promised investigations of DHS abuse. We need to hold them to it. Check out our video collab on what’s at stake and how you can take action now! www.instagram.com/reel/DYP_T8Z...

Eliza Orlins on Instagram: "Republicans in Congress promised investigations into DHS abuses. We’re still waiting. We need the truth, not just about individual agents responsible, but also about who o...1,732 likes, 69 comments - eorlins on May 12, 2026: "Republicans in Congress promised investigations into DHS abuses. We’re still waiting. We need the truth, not just about individual agents responsi...www.instagram.com

We can all influence Congress—not just lobbyists. On May 13, @represent.us will host a training on how to make Congress show courage and hold power to account. Sign up and join our community: represent.us/ccccall26 . Huge thanks to artist & friend Max Carver for spreading the word.

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Today's Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is the latest blow in a system where both parties have raced to gerrymander maps and entrench their own power — and proof that our courts will not stop even the most egregious racial discrimination. Congress needs to act, and we have a plan. 1/2

Sadly, it’s necessary to keep repeating this. I’ve seen the devastating impacts of political violence abroad. Nobody should want or support that for the United States. open.substack.com/pub/mariamcf...

I’ve Lived Through Political Violence--We Don’t Want It HereWe Need to Double Down on Democracy, not Give Up on Itopen.substack.com

The US may already be a captured state: one where corruption is systemic and where, despite democratic processes, government serves private interests. Yet I know from personal experience that there are ways out. My latest on Democracy Without Exception: substack.com/home/post/p-... @represent.us

I’ve Seen State Capture Swallow Countries—But It’s Not InevitableClawing Our Way Out Requires Confronting Corruption’s Deep Rootssubstack.com

Wannabe autocrats who start to lose popular support often become more repressive. On cue, DOJ's announcement today it indicted SPLC for paying informants (work it did in collaboration with the FBI!) is a brazen effort to intimidate critics & civil rights groups. www.youtube.com/watch?v=25dl...

A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Hate and ExtremismYouTube video by Southern Poverty Law Centerwww.youtube.com

“In Hungary, it is not that the oligarchs bought themselves into power; instead, politics captured the state and then found oligarchs to carry out its will.” Sound familiar? But nobody likes corruption, and combined with economic crisis, it builds public opposition. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/w...

This Hungarian Town Explains Why Orban Could Lose on Sundaywww.nytimes.com

A reminder that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are not just international offenses--they are ILLEGAL UNDER US LAW and can and should be prosecuted. Following orders is not an excuse, and conspiracy laws apply. www.justice.gov/criminal/cri...

Members of Congress who have failed to act own whatever Trump tries to do tonight. Congress can refuse to authorize wars. It can refuse to fund wars. It can impeach presidents and cabinet members who pursue illegal wars and order war crimes or genocide. Act or you own it. @represent.us

Thanks to The Renovator for publishing this piece—a key lesson from Noem’s firing is that public pressure matters! substack.com/@mariamcfarl...

Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno (@mariamcfarlandsm)Grateful to The Renovator for publishing this piece I wrote on a really important lesson from Noem’s firing—public pressure really can work!substack.com

Great to have a hopeful chat with @glennkirschner.bsky.social on Justice Matters today. We can make accountability happen! substack.com/@glennkirsch...

Represent Us: a conversation with Maria McFarland Sanchez-MorenoA recording from Glenn Kirschner's live videosubstack.com

I had a great conversation with @petedominick.bsky.social about corruption, how we make change happen, and hope!

Congress has the power and duty to demand real answers about Trump's Iran war, and to stop the war if those answers aren't good enough. It needs to own its actions. open.substack.com/pub/mariamcf...

Congress has the power and duty to demand answers about Trump's Iran war, and to stop the war if those answers aren't good enough. If it fails to act, it owns the war too. mariamcfarlandsm.substack.com/p/if-it-fail...

If It Fails to Act, Congress Will Own Trump’s Middle East WarAmericans Need Answers and Brave, Responsible Leadershipmariamcfarlandsm.substack.com