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Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 08/01/2026

Gentle reminder that EVERYONE shot by ICE or the police is innocent. Every single one. Cops aren't Judge Dredd. A person is innocent until proven guilty IN A COURT, so until a person is found guilty by a judge or jury, they're innocent. They're ALL innocent.

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cjweinland.bsky.social @cjweinland.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Fascists don't care about anything but the naked exercise of raw power in pursuit of their agenda. When facts conflict with ideology, it's always the facts that change. Pointing out the hypocrisy is as pointless as saying, "we told you so." It really is just that simple.

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N. K. Jemisin @nkjemisin.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

No more Black or trans staffers. No politics of any kind. The cowardice of mainstream media isn't just insulting, it's *boring.* Now TV is just like any other beauty rag. Why not just kill it quickly? Why the slow-motion pretense?

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Bin-go

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Inequality Media Civic Action @imcivicaction.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Millions have hit the streets to protest Trump’s authoritarianism — but marching isn’t enough on its own. Here are five steps you can take to make a difference.

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How YOU Can Fight Back Against Trump

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

the intensity of my anger at those who would criminalize the homeless — a population literally created by the greed and callousness of the ruling class — is very hard to contain. it was you who dismantled the safety net. if you don’t like the results, put it back

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Unfiltered doomerism is just defeatism with a gloss of possible sophistication.

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Arbella Bet-Shlimon @abshlimon.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

The final statement by Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif, written months ago in anticipation of his likely death, posted on Twitter/X by a friend. Israel assassinated him tonight along with his reporting team in an airstrike in Gaza.

Anas Al-Sharif أنس الشريف @
This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice.
First, peace be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings.
Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp.
My hope was that Allah would extend my life so l could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah's will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half.

I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls.
I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed.
I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission.

I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where l am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards.
I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend-patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith.
I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting.

O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it.
Do not forget Gaza... And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.
Anas Jamal Al-Sharif
06.04.2025
This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom.
3:25 PM • 8/10/25 • 675K Views

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza. Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF. #NotATarget Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

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Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists

New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 01/08/2025

NEW: The bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee has rejected Trump’s proposed $18 billion, 40% cut to the National Institutes of Health budget and endorsed a $400 million increase. DO NOT GIVE UP! Our advocacy is working. Keep speaking up and calling your elected officials.

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Steve Campbell @stevecampbell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Was watching @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @jbf1755.bsky.social for a few minutes and their comments got me to thinking about the responsibilities of citizenship, comparisons to other countries, and the typical response of the Trumpian right.

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Andrea Love, PhD | Biomedical Scientist @drandrealove.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

RFK Jr & his HHS has declared thimerosal dangerous. It’s not. The result? US will no longer recommend vaccines with thimerosal (a safe preservative). This lie, now policy, will ripple around the world, destroying vaccine trust, access, & uptake. A thread ⬇️ 1/

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Three👁️Eyed👁️Devil👁️ @anarcish.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

“Independence day is canceled because of fear of secret police raids” is really a level of on the nose political symbolism you just can’t make up.

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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

First time as tragedy, second time as farce remains undefeated

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people: 1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money 3) We won’t need a lot of troops 4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq 5) We’ll find WMDs 6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators 7) It will be easy 8) It won’t take long All lies.

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Dr. Johnathan Flowers, Bisexual of the Blade (Alt-text or DIE) @shengokai.blacksky.app · 15/06/2025

This is, objectively, a lethal deployment of "less lethal" weapons. The directions for the use of these weapons expressly tell folks NOT to do this.

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The real traitors were the union, who inscribed the equality of man into the Constitution therby denying losers their birthright of racial hegemony.

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

"You just f---ing shot the reporter!"

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 20/05/2025

Under its new leadership — who spread misinformation throughout the pandemic — the FDA announced it will limit all Covid vaccines to adults over 65 and those with certain medical conditions. Covid continues to spread and cause harm. This an anti-science move that will kill more Americans.

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines
Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots.

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Clever idea with a smart historical perspective. 🧵

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I don't know what to say. I gathered signatures for a higher minimum wage and earned sick time and bodily autonomy and all three were passed by voters in my state. Republicans disregard our Constitution and our will. They don't give a shit. missouriindependent.com/2025/05/14/m...

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Missouri Republicans shut down Senate debate to pass abortion ban, repeal sick leave law • Missouri Independent

Missouri Senate Republicans shut down a Democratic filibuster to overturn the abortion rights amendment passed by voters in November.

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

They made an AI of the murder victim and made the AI forgive the murderer. IN COURT I read fucked up shit for a living. This is, by far, the worst thing I've ever read in my fucking life

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A Judge Accepted AI Video Testimony From a Dead Man

How the sister of Christopher Pelkey made an avatar of him to testify in court.

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eva (^_^)/ @eva.computer · 03/05/2025

we are all going to die

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eerie dickgirl @eigenvectrix.northsky.social · 29/04/2025

Having ever worked for or snitched to ICE should from now on be the kind of thing you have to run away from. In ten years when antifascists out you as a former ICE agent it should be the kind of thing where you have to pack your bags, immediately move town, and change your and your family’s names

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Edward Perez @eddieperez.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The media needs to call this what it is: This is a techno-oligarchic hostile takeover of the federal machinery of the United States of America. This is not governing. It is lawless. It is not based on principles of electoral representation. This is a criminal takeover of the federal government.

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Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Make no mistake. That Guantanamo memo CBS recently reported on is a blueprint to torture migrants without ever having to directly, explicitly approve torture. Here’s why.

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Migrant Torture at Guantanamo Authorized by Trump Administration Memo

If you haven't been to Gitmo, you might not recognize the implications of a brief reference in a recently revealed Pentagon/Homeland Security document

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 28/04/2025

BREAKING: Police just surrounded Rev. William Barber, prominent activist and pastor, as he and others prayed in the U.S. Capitol Rontunda. Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them. I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.

Rev. Barber, surrounded by police, praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

If members of the press are worried they didn’t give enough coverage to the cognitive decline of a sitting president, they have an amazing opportunity to make up for it right now.

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Dr. Nick Posegay @nposegay.northsky.social · 27/04/2025

When we call for politicians to "do something," this is what we mean. Not speeches or op-eds or campaign rallies, but using every tool available to disrupt the advance of fascism.

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Reconstructionist @unavaleable.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Gilded Kitsch and AI Slop: Reactionary Aestheticism in the Age of Trump

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cjweinland.bsky.social @cjweinland.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I served in Americorps from 2009 to 2010. Fuck these goddamned ghouls.

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Patrick Wyman @patrickwyman.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Really and truly, if I could communicate anything about history it's that genuine dumbasses can be key historical agents, and that has pretty massive implications for how we make sense of the past and present both.

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Eman Abdelhadi @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I was scheduled to give a talk on Palestine at a student conference at @notredame.bsky.social. The University rescinded my talk a week in advance citing an extremely flimsy excuse. It is truly disgusting. Attached is the letter I received and my reply, link below...

Dear Dr. Abdelhadi,

The Keough School of Global Affairs, which houses the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, recently learned of your keynote speech at their student conference next weekend. The University of Notre Dame requires that all events or lectures related to Israel/Palestine have ND Police security and planning. We were unaware of your planned lecture, and since this conference overlaps with two other annual events on campus, we cannot provide security at short notice. For this reason, we respectfully request that you do not participate in the conference. The Kroc Institute will honor any honorarium that was awarded for this event. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Mary Gallagher

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Mary E. Gallagher
Marilyn Keough Dean
Keough School of Global Affairs
University of Notre Dame

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Alan Neff @alanneff.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Maybe I'm being overly generous to CNN, but this is much more agreeable than I'd expect these days from it, starting with the lede: "Millions of people took part in protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk across all 50 states and globally on Saturday..." amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/04/...

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‘Hands Off!’ protesters rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk | CNN

Over 1,400 protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected across all 50 states on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what organizers call a “hostile tak...

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Astra Taylor @astra.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Left or right, what strikes me is just the total male domination of this chart.

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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I keep finding myself thinking, ‘it can’t go on like this’ but then I remember my first trip to Zimbabwe in 2012, where everyone told me they had been thinking that since 1987

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Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

So they’re starting to disappear people huh

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

It does not matter whether you think Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. They are, but that's not the point If you stand by while the DHS executes a warrantless arrest of a green card holder for his political beliefs, you're giving them a permission slip to arrest anyone who opposes them

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

wow if only there were something the Times could've done to avert this future

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Hemry, Local Bartender @bartenderhemry.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Really preposterous that we ever have debates about D messaging

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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

OPM lacks the authority to order the mass firings of probationary employees across the federal government. That’s what a federal judge ruled last week in a case brought by AFSCME, UNAC and others. www.afscme.org/blog/judge-d...

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Judge declares federal worker firings likely illegal

In a case brought by AFSCME and UNAC, a federal judge ruled OPM has no authority to fire probationary employees across the federal government.

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Chantal James @chantalalive.blacksky.app · 04/03/2025

So in the awesome future the authoritarian takeover is planning, coming soon near you, you're just chilling when all of a sudden the air seems a little funny. Dark & weird & spooky then the wind picks up. Then the floodwaters come & you're in a catastrophic hurricane. But you never got the forecast.

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Laird Barron @lairdbarron.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Growing up with a glass eye drew bullies out of the woodwork on the daily. I can attest that bullies only understand one thing. The sooner people understand this, the better.

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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Tesla stock is sinking. Throw it an anvil! Hit the Nazi CEO where it hurts!! TAKE HIS $$$ #TeslaTakedown

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