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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 9h
Big trilobite.
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 25/09/2026
I’m introducing a moratorium on our government’s use of facial recognition technology with Senator Markey. Every American deserves a reasonable expectation of privacy. We need to stop the constant, nonconsensual state of surveillance.
The image features an announcement discussing a proposed ban on government use of facial recognition technology by Jayapal and Markey. Text highlights concerns about the technology's unregulated use, potential for misidentifying individuals, and related civil rights violations.
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The Stranger @thestranger.com · 23/09/2026
In this guest rant, Jillian, a high school basketball player from Seattle's South Side, urges those who can vote to vote against I-638.
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Vote No on I-638 To Protect Me and My Teammates - The Stranger
I play varsity high school girls basketball, and if I were old enough to vote, I would vote NO to stop ballot Initiative 638 from passing this November.  To enforce excluding trans girls from sports, ...
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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 11/09/2026
AN URGENT EXCLUSIVE: Ahmed Soliman, the 30-year-old gay man ICE expelled in April to Equatorial Guinea, a country he has no ties to, was arrested this morning and cannot be located, his attorneys say. They fear he may be in one of EG's torture prisons. prospect.org/2026/09/11/i...
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Immigrant Trump Sent to African Hotel Prison Arrested After Speaking With Media, Lawyers Say - The American Prospect
Ahmed Soliman’s attorneys fear he may have been sent to one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious torture prisons.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
ICE can't be reined in, they need to be accomplished, but yes to the rest of it. Thank you for continuing to fight.
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 20/02/2026
Today, despite giving eight days’ notice of my visit to the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington, I was denied the ability to meet with detained people. No matter what obstacles this administration throws at us, I will continue to come back and conduct oversight.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
If you can't handle me at my tax the rich you don't deserve me at my a woo woo woo
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Thank you, Senator! Please commit to voting no not only on this bill but any other that funds ICE or DHS. Let them eat their fucking slush fund.
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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Spooky Back From The Dead Lazarus @jlazarus.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I hit Congressional D's a lot when they deserve it, so I've got to point out when they do something good too. This is very good. (Do more of this.)
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
That's fine. But you're one of the few people with the power to reduce their funding somewhat, so as one of your constituents I'm hoping that you'll use it that power to its fullest extent. Thank you.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
That is something. Thank you, Senator. Respectfully though, "reign in" is not enough. This agency needs to be refunded. Abolished. Not one more cent.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
And our votes?
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
You could put a stop to it by refusing to approve any funding for ICE.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This is wildly inadequate, but thank you at least for taking a stronger stance than @murray.senate.gov Not another cent to ICE no matter what. Please.
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Kim Cook, MPH @kimc-78.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Sharing for those who are able to donate. When I saw a link to an org providing diapers and formula to parents who can’t afford them or cannot safely travel to a store I just about lost it. How did we let this happen?
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Void @mrvoid.com · 16/01/2026
Washington State stands with Minnesota! We won't carry our passports either. Fuck this regime, this is our country. We are not afraid.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports. And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.” Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 16/11/2025
RFK Jr. Fires Piss Czar theonion.com/rfk-jr-fires-piss-czar
RFK Jr. Fires Piss Czar
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
For anybody wondering, the security line at Seatac was like 5 minutes as of ~8:30am November 8.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting in the back seat of a car with a quote .
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Saikat Chakrabarti @saikatc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Intuit, the makers of TurboTax, bribed Trump, so Trump gave them what they want. But to be clear, Intuit has been bribing politicians on both sides for years, which is why it took so long to get Direct File in the first place. We need to end the bribery.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
I called and thanked all of them (except McConnell whose office doesn't have voicemail)! Felt a little yucky to be like "wow thank you for finding your courage, such a brave big boy!" but I figure there's value in encouraging even baby steps.
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The Crows Say "ICE Delendum Est" @crowtalk.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Useful info for those in the CA Bay Area www.coyotemedia.org/these-bay-ar...
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These Bay Area Restaurants Are Offering Free Food to SNAP Recipients
Amid a government shutdown that will cut off aid for 42 million Americans, local food scene folks plan to pick up the slack.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
For those asking how to support, here’s how: www.greenbootsgardens.com/get-involved
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Cindy @glambert3599.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Here is a block list for them bsky.app/profile/best...
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 07/10/2025
The President of the United States just opened the door to pardoning one of the most notorious child sex traffickers in history. This should NOT even be under consideration. What is he hiding? Release the Epstein files.
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Eric Champnella @echamp.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
The new Tylenol ad just dropped. Sound up!
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
I just called Disney+ to cancel my account and had the most joyful interaction with an operator who was laughing the entire time about how many people had canceled today. I can only imagine how it feels to spend an entire day witnessing how many people want to stop fascism.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 04/09/2025
Trump moved a convicted pedophile and child sex trafficker to a "Country Club" prison. He's choosing to stand up for the most notorious pedophile in history rather than the victims calling for justice and transparency. He ran on releasing the Epstein files—release them then.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
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Alt: Saruman standing very near the edge of the Tower or Orthanc
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
HELL YEAH BISHOP, HELL YEAH ROOK
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16/05/2025
Here is what we confirmed: After Musk’s rise to power in the U.S. government, the State Department has repeatedly coaxed, lobbied and browbeat this tiny West African country into giving business to Musk’s satellite company Starlink.
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The Trump Administration Leaned on African Countries. The Goal: Get Business for Elon Musk.
The State Department has intervened on behalf of Musk’s satellite internet company in five developing nations. In Gambia, U.S. diplomats have lobbied and browbeat at least seven government ministers a...
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 30/04/2025
Trump is targeting trans Americans and attacking all LGBTQ+ people, using the full force of government. That's wrong. And that's why it's more important than ever to fight for equal protection under the law. Nothing more, nothing less. Proud to help reintroduce the #EqualityAct.
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jonah valdez @jonahmv.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Statement from detained student Rümeysa Öztürk dictated to her attorneys while jailed at the South Louisiana ICE facility: “Efforts to target me because of my op-ed in the Tufts Daily calling for the equal dignity and humanity of all people will not deter me” @theintercept.com
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 03/04/2025
Trump's tariffs are a TAX that will cost the average family nearly $4,000 *per year.* Congress has the power to immediately reverse the Trump tax on families—and we should do so ASAP. Any Republican who refuses to is joining Trump in raising prices and destroying the economy.
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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 03/04/2025
NEW: Tufts files a declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk: "The University has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention." www.tufts.edu/president/sp...
4. With her consent, the University can confirm that Ms. Oztürk is a third-year doctoral student in good academic and administrative standing. Her research focuses on how young adults can use social media in positive, prosocial ways and she is described by her faculty as a hard-working student dedicated to her studies and the Tufts community. The University has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention. The University has seen an outpouring of support for Ms. Öztürk over the last week from Tufts students, faculty and staff. These individuals have described Ms. Öztürk as a valued member of the community, dedicated to her academic pursuits and committed to her colleagues.
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Dan Shafer @danshafer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
REMINDER: Wisconsin has same-day voter registration. So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY. Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 01/04/2025
This is as disturbing and dystopian as it gets. Trump disappeared a father—with protected legal status—to a torture prison in El Salvador, admitted he was sent there mistakenly, and now refuses to bring him back. This father must be brought home—there must be accountability.
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Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Ilya is exactly right here. Universities need to join together to challenge Trump's speech-based deportations of students.
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Jason "Red5" Lyall @jaylyall.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
I've been calling her office asking for this ever since the CR cloture vote nonsense. The number is 202-224-2621.
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 27/03/2025
Trump & RFK Jr.'s mass firings at HHS are about as good for public health as a cough in the face.
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Resist List @resistlist.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Thousands call for the release of Rumeysa Ozturk in Somerville, MA. The Tufts grad student was abducted by ICE last night after publishing an article that was critical of Israel.
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Ellen Roche @ellroche.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Disappeared Tufts Human Dev. PhD student Rumesya Ozturk is also a graduate of Teachers College - she’s a dev. psychologist studying children’s media & prosocial development. She also bakes without recipes and binge-watches cartoons. She is our colleague & she was abducted on the street w/ our tax $.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
This seems like a bit of an under reaction tbh, but I'll take it! Thank you for showing way more leadership and fight than @schumer.senate.gov , who should step down as Senate minority leader if he's not up to the challenge.
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Joe Katz @joekatz45.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
This is a better shot of the size of the crowd at Powder House Square for Rumeysa Ozturk. Less than 24 hours notice.
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
@cantwell.senate.gov wtf dude
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov some leadership here? Please?
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beetsta.bsky.social @beetsta.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I called my senator (you) yesterday to ask you to help remove Chuck Schumer as senate minority leader. I agree that this isn't a drill, and we need you to fight!
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