Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 10hThe government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️ 7949712912
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 10h2/ Federal agents have detained at least 70 children and teens who are American citizens. Some were handcuffed or zip-tied. In one instance, a 15-year-old with disabilities was handcuffed outside a school in Los Angeles when agents mistook him for an alleged gang member. 7664232
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 10h4/ Fernando Vasquez, an 18-year-old citizen, was on break from work when agents chased and handcuffed him, then put him in their truck. After realizing their mistake, the agents left the teen alone in the woods, with no way to get home. Then they threw his ID out of the truck. 6022101093
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialThe Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 20hMassie filed the articles on a Tuesday. Johnson canceled Thursday and called it a stunt. Massie called that day the Hegseth holiday. The war Congress never approved is still his. Your rep is home. Make them answer there. Letter’s ready.actionnetwork.orgTell Congress: Impeach Pete HegsethContact Congress today! 18228
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.social🍁Capt.John E. Rock @johnerock.bsky.social · 2hOur camp spot this week 6344
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialChase Woodruff @chasewoodruff.bsky.social · 1hThere's never been much belief among plugged-in Colorado politicos that Eileen Laubacher can actually pull it off in CD4. But I don't think you can believe that Kansas is in play without also now believing in the possibility of an 8-0 Dem sweep.cookpolitical.comA Senate Majority is Squarely in Democrats’ Sights as Kansas Moves to Toss Up; Two Other Races Shift LeftFour weeks out from Election Day, the Senate map is shifting further in Democrats’ favor — and with it, their odds of winning back the majority.While Republicans continue to have a financial edge in a... 3101
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialEric Pazdziora @ericpazdziora.bsky.social · 22h"Opera doesn't make money. Opera’s what you spend money *on*.” “But . . what do you get out of it?” “You get opera. You put money in, you see, and opera comes out,” said Salzella wearily. --Terry Pratchett, 'Maskerade' 71148322
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialreasonmatters.bsky.social @reasonmatters.bsky.social · 1hIf you had any doubts that this entire administration is but one long assault on the rule of law, this article should convince you.theguardian.comVeteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’John Murdock had been working for the agency for 18 years and his resignation comes during an exodus of longtime federal workers and scientists 001
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 09/08/2025Donald J. Trump, Interior Desecrator 2581478235
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialBoehlert Media Busters @mediabusters6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026TRUMP IS STEALING FROM US 1-Took Money Meant for Fallen Officers' Memorials to Air Ads Worshipping Himself 2-Is Defying Congress' Power of the Purse-A Roadmap for Investigating His Misuse of Taxpayer Funds 1- aaronparnas.substack.com/p/news-trump... 2- aaronparnas.substack.com/p/major-deep... 012
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialChristina Toms @christinatoms.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Pretty sure this is Keyhole Arch at Pfieffer Beach in Big Sur. In the future, perhaps as early as this winter, the cliff edge he’s standing on will fall into the sea. 3419
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.social💫✨🌟Mare🌟✨💫 @utexas-96.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Asking for a friend 4252971537
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026This starts with her aggressively trying to link him to the Muslim Brotherhood. I'd like to see someone turn the tables on this. "You're Christian, right? Did you support Timothy McVeigh? Did you agree with Dylann Roof? Or Eric Rudolph? Robert Lewis Dear? No? Even though you share their religion?" 763765836
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialThe Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 24/09/2026Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees before annual harvestirishtimes.comIsraeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees before annual harvest‘They left us with nothing,’ says owner of olive grove in West Bank 78273
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialthemedici.bsky.social @themedici.bsky.social · 04/10/2026#AbolishICE @vanhollen.senate.gov @raskin.house.gov 132
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialRegina Schrambling @gastropoda.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Anything that makes the car-dependent crazy is good by me. 2124
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialTom Joad @tomjoad-og-antifa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Trump is a chump Speak Truth to Power The GOP is now so badly corrupted, every one of them is complicit in laundering for and protecting billionarie pedophiles from being named. If he became your neighbor in Arizona, you'd get a Sex Offender notice in the mail. Vote against all Republicans #IMPEACH 001
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026It appears that the National Guard shot and killed an unarmed man (in the back). www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comAutopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the backThe report conflicts with the authorities’ initial account, which said Tyrin Johnson had been shot in the chest. 7723461265
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialCharles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Not only did the US submarine attack and sink an unarmed vessel carrying military bandsmen, it also left the Iranian crew and passengers to drown. This was murd3r — Ian McGinnes 116550
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Voter registration deadlines are SUNDAY in Alaska, Rhode Island, South Carolina. And MONDAY in: Arizona, Arkansas Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and *Texas*. If you live in these states, verify your registration now, literally. 2921451964
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialOtis Redfoot @otisredfoot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026At least she's using her real name. 33067
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialAngie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I don’t go high when they go low. I get LOUD. Because the soul and humanity of this country are at stake. /end 816526789
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialAngie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Wanting lower property insurance and healthcare for everyday families isn't un-American; it’s what working people deserve. They can take their tech-bro cash and their weird, intrusive agenda somewhere else, because I'm not going any damn place. /3 95153640
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialAngie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The most ordinary man imaginable came to my home state to tell me to ‘get out of America’ while he & Absent Ashley enjoyed the comfort of buildings my ancestors helped build. Imagine standing on the shoulders of the ppl who built this country & then telling their descendants they don’t belong here/2 4768351111
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialAngie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I don't wanna COUCH my words here: I know JD Vance, his eyeliner, and absent Ashley Moody are used to running away from people when things get tough because they care more about themselves and their billionaire buddies than the people they represent. But this is my home. /1 30698692381
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialWellman For MO @wellmanformo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026One year ago today, we launched this campaign believing the people of #MO02 deserve better. The map has changed and changed back. We’ve traveled thousands of miles and met people from STL to Sullivan. What hasn’t changed is the costs, corruption, and chaos impacting our lives everyday in Missouri.. 26630
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialTeam Phil @philforcolorado.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I’m excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Denver Summit’s new stadium today! I’m proud to support women’s sports and can’t wait to cheer on the Summit when this incredible stadium is built. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and staff! Let’s go, Summit FC! ⚽ 0176
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Anti-gay Michael Knowles appeared in a gay movie: 1041050
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialACLU @aclu.org · 02/10/2026“I hope the judge sees I’m a person. I’m just a girl trying to have a life like everybody else.” Our client Dakota and all trans and intersex people in Kansas deserve to go about their days without this bill's punitive dehumanization.washingtonpost.comTrans people, anguished by Kansas driver's license law, go to courtPlaintiffs are expected to testify this week about the negative effects of carrying identification that doesn't match how they look and feel. 8537119
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialKevin Collins @kwcollins.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Legal folks, how is this "defying Democrats" and not "illegally misappropriating funds"? 703026705
by-mhrudolph.bsky.social @by-mhrudolph.bsky.social · 02/10/2026@replamonica.bsky.social ❤️Congratulations!!!❤️ 000
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026The fact is Trump not only lost his war but it's the biggest L the US has taken at least since Vietnam. Our bases are destroyed & abandoned, Iran is emboldened, China is toying w/ us. Hegseth & co want to move on to culture war slop, but they got routed & we'll be dealing w/repercussions for decades 25172581931
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026LOL -- Trump tries to shout out Ted Cruz in Texas and *not a single person applauds* for him. Not one! 1242098392
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 01/10/2026"People are pissed off at Donald Trump." trib.al/C4Z7TOYtrib.alTranscript: Trump TV Ads Backfire as Poll Shows He’s Shockingly ToxicAs the saga around Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads grows more absurd, the author of a piece exploring Trumpian propaganda explains why no amount of disinfo can protect the GOP from Trump. 47523
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialColin Robinson @fermiparasocks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026that’s why you never mix your loomer juices with your natalie juices 131333
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialJames Webb 🔴 Gallery @webb-telescope.bsky.social · 01/10/2026NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Flickr (May 29, 2024) Explore the starburst galaxy NGC 4449, where widespread star formation reveals bright stars and active nurseries of new stars. flic.kr/p/2pUac7Y 171
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialTod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 01/10/2026TODAY IN CANADA: In 1986, children's author Robert Munsch published "Love You Forever"; the book went on to become one of the best-selling children's books of all time. 📕YOUR SAY: Name a Canadian kids' book you can still partially recite from memory? 2922458
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026#NoKings October 17th! Make a plan for October 17th. Make a plan to vote. www.nokings.orgnokings.orgNo KingsFor more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're abo... 10777300
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“.. How is that .. number bigger than 100%? Apparently because earlier pledges were withdrawn.” @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2026/10/01/p... 14554148
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Got your Super Intelligence right here at the origins of the Iran War. AI also implicated in the signature war crime the US committed. 16547195
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialJen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Folks, grown up Democrats are showing leadership. Watch our space at @contrariannews.org for AI ideas/policy/leadership 213521
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialDirtbag Left Milk Hotel @stambrah.bsky.social · 01/10/2026POTUS: Donnie new ballroom. Practical Donnie entertainment room TIME: I'd like to talk about the rampant corruption and criminality. POTUS: Good ballroom good Donnie give beautiful Donnie deserve pedophile TIME: We have a limited amount of time. POTUS: jealousy interviewer 121625334
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Samuel Alito has recused himself from a Supreme Court climate case, after ethics watchdogs uncovered his fossil fuel stockholdings. Instead of relying on the justices to occasionally do the right thing, we need Congress to enact real SCOTUS reform.youtube.comHow to Fix a Broken Supreme Court | Robert ReichJustice Roberts refused to testify in a hearing on SCOTUS ethics.Thomas and Alito accepted luxury vacations from GOP meg 15667612173
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialRainwater @rainwater14.bsky.social · 01/10/2026What is less known is the backup plan Roberts recommended if the recount Failed! : Jebb Bush was to allow the Rep majority legislature deny the count and grant FL electoral college seats to Bush Oct 6th was a violent replay of the same playbook And we wonder why we have a constitutional crisis 001
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialWendy the Woke @nomorex61.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Since assuming office in 2015… out-of-state trips to places such as the California wine country, Caribbean resorts and European tourism hot spots” Paxton wants to continue to grift off taxpayers, Talarico wants to work to work for Texans. #Sheshed apnews.com/article/ken-...apnews.comInside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resortsWhen Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his campaign for Senate last year, he skipped the local pageantry. 752258950
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialM @flyohmymary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Haven’t said this in a minute - but fuck this evil administration. This shit is blatantly illegal and a gross misuse of tax payer money. Trash. 0193
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialcall634-5789 @call634-5789.bsky.social · 01/10/2026ADDED READER CONTENT: Tell me it's a worshipping cult without telling me it's a worshipping cult. 1284
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialBert in Colorado @bertfoxson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026He’s still looking for his personality. He’s had so many.😏 051
Reposted by @by-mhrudolph.bsky.socialAnu @nofirstorder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Angie Nixon was born in Florida, JD. You had to move to San Francisco and grovel to Peter Thiel just to find a personality. 1035929