
Doug Jones
@DougJones
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Louise's husband. Father of three. Granddad of two. Former U.S. Senator for Alabama and former US Attorney. Dog person. Author of ”Bending Toward Justice.”
Birmingham, Alabama
Joined January 2011
It is a shame that someone who once enjoyed bipartisan support has lost all credibility by defending Trump’s “shoot the messenger” way of governing. Fallout continues from Trump’s firing of a top labor official - The Washington Post
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Kevin Hassett pointed to the scale of hiring data revisions when asked for evidence to support Trump’s claims that a jobs report was rigged to make him look bad.
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I love it when I get the chance to meet a hero in person. For those who don’t follow Susan Perri you should. She has had such health challenges over the last few years but she perseveres, she advocates and she inspires. It was awesome to finally meet her. @Perri4health
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Louise and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Annette Shelby, the wife of my former colleague Sen. Richard Shelby. She was truly a remarkable lady whose life made an impact on so many. Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to Richard and the entire Shelby family.
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Look folks, this is nothing more than an empty gesture. Don’t fall for it. Means nothing. There is nothing under the exceptions under Rule 6e that applies here. Moreover, GJ “transcripts’ will only reveal stuff about Epstein, not too much about others. Transcripts are not
President Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. ABC News' Mary Bruce reports from the White House. https://t.co/BEKM3qIPhx
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WASHINGTON — In advance of Independence Day, a group of prominent Americans, led by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and New York Times columnist David Brooks, is coming together to...
Happy Independence Day folks! Between the parades and fireworks take some time to just reflect. Reflect on the world changing moment 249 years ago today. Reflect on our trials and tribulations and what it means to be a real American. The American Identity Project seeks to
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Happy Independence Day folks! Between the parades and fireworks take some time to just reflect. Reflect on the world changing moment 249 years ago today. Reflect on our trials and tribulations and what it means to be a real American. The American Identity Project seeks to
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A profound statement on what it means to be American this 4th of July
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I am telling you folks, @chefjoseandres is spot on here. The idea of bringing these stories to life through COMICS by my friend @andrewaydin is absolutely brilliant. Please go to the kickstarter link and contribute in any way you are comfortable. These folks still need our help
Amazing project! Lifting up the voices of the people of western North Carolina…hurricane survivors telling their own stories…through COMICS. I love it! Please consider supporting their kickstarter…I did!
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As usual @traecroder nails it! Watch this through and you’ll see what I mean. Republicans from red states are no longer conservative, no longer a party with a political ideology. Loyalty to Donald Trump is their only guide, all at the expense of so many of their constituents
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Hey folks, tune in tomorrow-or better yet, come if you can if you’re in the DC area-for the 2nd installment of @amprog’s “Democracy on the Line” with a great line up of panelists w/me: Jim Acosta, Abbe Lowell and Dean William Treanor. Check it out below https://t.co/7E2ok1oAfL
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Civil society is standing up to threats from the Trump administration.
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What happened today to a United States Senator is outrageous and the so-called justifications by the Adminstration are total BS! Here’s why
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For those who want to tune in on X you csn join us here at 1 pm EDT https://t.co/St8BcL6eaL
Those who care about democracy should pay close attention to the events in LA. Is the USA sleepwalking toward authoritarianism? Are we already there? Please join me tomorrow as I discuss this and more with experts Heather Cox Richardson & Steven Levitsky. https://t.co/y6L0GWGP00
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Those who care about democracy should pay close attention to the events in LA. Is the USA sleepwalking toward authoritarianism? Are we already there? Please join me tomorrow as I discuss this and more with experts Heather Cox Richardson & Steven Levitsky. https://t.co/y6L0GWGP00
americanprogress.org
Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on the significance of what is happening to American democracy and how we can prevent authoritarianism from taking root.
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With his pardons, which are more self serving for himself than the criminals he has pardoned, and his decison to ignore white collar crime, Trump has essential “de-funded the federal police.” https://t.co/1FcJF8LMpC
https://t.co/7PTO6sFcyU via @NYTimes
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Critics say President Trump has used the vast pardon powers of the presidency not to settle accounts, as President Biden did, but to burn the ledger.
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At a time when people are understandably focused on the daily chaos in Washington, these articles describe the rapidly accelerating impact that AI is going to have on jobs, the economy, and how we live.
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Hardly anyone is paying attention.
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On this Memorial Day please take a break from your beer and BBQ and read the piece below. And then refelct. The title is as provocative as the content: Are we worthy of their sacrifice? Did they die so that a President could so brazenly, and many would argue corruptly, sell
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If there is one thing that I know about @JoeBiden from our many years of friendship, it that he is a fighter. Louise and I will continue to lift up Joe and Jill in our prayers as they face the challenges ahead as we wish him the speediest of recoveries.
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Great crowd for Baldwin County Democrats! Let’s talk about what’s happening!
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Great night in Daphne, Al to talk about what all is going on in this cointry
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