Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialJacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 30/06/2025I obtained this from a community member minutes after arriving on scene following a raid at the Cypress Park Home Depot this morning. they detained day laborers. 3238139955770
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialDia VanGunten / Writer @pinkzombierose.bsky.social · 28/06/2025 2436093
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 28/06/2025Enough! This is exactly why ICE should be required to identify themselves. If ICE looks like criminals and thugs, they should be regarded as such. 🚨 Yesterday, an L.A. man was arrested for impersonating a federal agent. Loaded gun, fake documents, cop gear and even blinking & blue on his car 783197577484
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialMehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21/04/2025"Can Trump’s Damage to Democracy Be Undone?" 'How Democracies Die' co-author Daniel Ziblatt speaks to Zeteo's John Harwood and warns that it's 'easier to destroy a democracy than to build' one.zeteo.comCan Trump’s Damage to Democracy Be Undone?'How Democracies Die' co-author Daniel Ziblatt warns that it's 'easier to destroy a democracy than to build' one. 54599121
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialStephanie Kennedy @wordswithsteph.bsky.social · 21/04/2025NEW: MORE BOMBSHELLS The Pentagon’s former chief spokesman is warning that more “bombshell stories” about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are coming — set to leak within days, and that members of Hegseth’s own inner circle will applaud his inevitable ouster. Meanwhile… The White House is… 25147621329
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 21/04/2025BREAKING NEWS: The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.npr.orgThe White House has begun process of looking for new secretary of defenseThe White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly. 3779372517752
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 21/04/2025This screenshot is the smoking gun. The Defense Secretary—on Signal—live texting classified strike times to people without the proper clearance. Hegseth’s defense? Blame a “disgruntled employee” and bash the media. And the White House is still standing by him. 1/2 49989723114
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Andry Hernandez Romero, the Venezuelan makeup artist sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison, claimed asylum in the US because he was persecuted as a gay man. Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨 419104843143
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20/04/2025Remember the 6 men who forcibly removed Dr. Teresa Borrenphol from the Coeur d'Alene town hall? They’ve been arrested and charged! www.kivitv.com/news/six-men... 17324381710472
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialArt Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Protesters are out at the March for Equality in San Antonio, Texas! Bravo, Texas!!!! 9971791629
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/04/2025Auchincloss: "This issue about the Maryland man is not about border security or immigration. It's about freedom. Freedom in the US means that if your feet are on American soil, you get to stand in front of a judge on an equal basis to the awesome power of the state and put forward the facts." 446197384631
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialMorgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Why not deport these homegrown Nazis? 2393829857
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialBrian Cardone @cardonebrian.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Wilmington, NC showed up and showed out for the #NoKings protests! Got to meet my friend @jaybird54.bsky.social and her husband there. It’s always fun to resist this fascists regime with friends! Get out there and have your voices be heard. 462777571
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialArt Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Protesters in Oceanside, California showed up to protest. Let's go, California! 9520107
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 19/04/2025This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!! 16728587420065
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie. 5673825410003
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 19/04/2025Friendly reminder. In the United States, criminals are entitled to due process. Even if you pay hush money rig an election, steal top secret documents, or incite a mob to overthrow the government; no matter how egregious your crimes, you’re entitled to due process. 664364929380
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 17/04/2025I don't understand how some folks are unable to see that the illegal disappearing of people is a class issue. The wealthy and well-connected get due process. The rest of us don't. This is part of the oligarchy, not a distraction from it. 835320208453
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 17/04/2025I won’t share RFK Jr.’s lies about autism. It’s disgusting and dangerous. If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign. Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness. To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you. 1326440458733
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialMelissa H @wokeleftistmama.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Senator Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia today. It’s really good to see that he’s still alive. I think a lot of of us were fearing the worst. 67712
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17/04/2025THIS NEEDS MORE ATTENTION! The budget the GOP is hashing up is economic warfare on working families. Slash Medicaid? Gut safety nets? Run up the debt to hand $4.5 trillion to billionaires. Everyday families are left to scramble while the rich pop champagne. 37797461
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialJackie Llanos @llanosjackie.bsky.social · 18/04/2025BREAKING: Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez has been released. This is the moment he reunited with his mom. 1114525289896
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 18/04/2025I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return. 805312263125530
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialGuardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 18/04/2025@vanhollen.senate.gov is reporting that he has met with Kilmar & spoken with his family. Thank Senator Van Hollen for stepping up and going to El Salvador! #MomSky 919752
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialStephanie Kennedy @wordswithsteph.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Last night we shared a “never give up” moment. Sen. Chris Van Hollen was absolutely determined to visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and he succeeded in making it happen. Immense thanks to @vanhollen.senate.gov Dictator Bukele must not prevail in his scheme of greed, corruption, and abuse. Aspiring… 17468821322
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 18/04/2025In this country, everyone has constitutional rights—not just US citizens. Van Hollen did what few have the guts to do—he showed up. In person. For someone our government is using as a pawn. The Constitution says “persons,” not “citizens.” Due process is not optional. 10649561111
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Popok: This is not just about Abrego Garcia—and they’re right. It’s not about whether he is or isn’t MS-13. This is about the rule of law and our co-equal branches of government. This is about greater principles. 219138833107
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Note to Sen. Chris Van Hollen -- @vanhollen.senate.gov Safe travels to and in El Salvador. And when you're there, don't speak merely for the Democratic Party or for your state of Maryland. Speak for America. 462220305
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialSen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 16/04/2025I put a hold on Ed Martin’s nomination. He’s denied elections. Fired quality public servants. Attempted to chill free speech. Turns out he’s also carrying water for the Kremlin. So wholly unfit to be a U.S. Attorney. 18514153110869
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Powell: The level of tariff increases announced so far is significantly larger than anticipated, and the same is likely to be true of the economic effects which will include higher inflation and slower growth. 14548201502
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialScott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 16/04/2025My @ragingmoderates.bsky.social co-host 👇🏻👇🏻 113120592684
democracypoodle.bsky.social @democracypoodle.bsky.social · 16/04/2025@schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social 010
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialSteven Low @lsd1965.bsky.social · 16/04/2025It seems implausible that none of the justices foresaw this. 3557
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 16/04/2025Quick point. Congress can use the spending fight in September (remember Chuck Schumer surrendered till then) to prevent a single dollar from being used to house prisoners in El Salvador. 978265986388
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 16/04/2025If you're a reporter in a White House press briefing as the spokesperson for the government asserts flatly that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang who's guilty of human trafficking and you sit there silently without shouting out "PROVE IT!" I'd like to invite you to go fuck yourself. 784392397828
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 16/04/2025I just met with the Vice President of El Salvador as we fight for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I’m speaking to the press now with the latest on our efforts. Tune in here:youtube.comSenator Chris Van Hollen is live!YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen 948172614404
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 16/04/2025This shelter dog donated blood to save the life of a newly rescued puppy. 15/10 1829891875
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16/04/2025Glad House Dems are demanding a full briefing—because immigration agents showed up at L.A. elementary schools, and DHS lied about it. Watch the video. Hear the truth from L.A.’s superintendent. Then ask why the hell Homeland Security is targeting kids. Don’t let this go!!! 1009202158748
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialNorm Ornstein @normornstein.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Every one of these DOJ lawyers lying to the courts should be disbarred. Bar associations are on notice. Do you really care about the rule of law and democracy? If so, ACT! 622788658
democracypoodle.bsky.social @democracypoodle.bsky.social · 15/04/2025open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...open.substack.comBREAKING: Why Trump's Relationship with El Salvador Is A Danger To AmericansTrump said as clearly as he could today that American citizens are not safe from his administration grabbing them up and sending them to foreign gulags with no due process. Believe him. 010
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialtimonthetractor.bsky.social @timonthetractor.bsky.social · 05/04/2025 033897
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 03/04/2025One man’s temper tantrum to feel powerful is having devestating consequences 736224793489
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialArt Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Rudy Giuliani rang the bell along with the Newsmax team to bring on the start of the stock market crash? Fitting. 1405518783
Reposted by @democracypoodle.bsky.socialAmerican Oversight @americanoversight.org · 03/04/2025Yesterday, we had a major win in court. Judge Howell ordered DOGE to preserve records responsive to our FOIA requests — and rejected the agency's argument that its belated efforts to preserve certain records was enough. americanoversight.org/doge-suffers...americanoversight.orgDOGE Suffers Another Setback, American Oversight Wins Court Order Forcing Preservation of Records - American OversightThe court ordered DOGE to preserve all records that may be responsive to our FOIA requests, and rejected DOGE’s arguments that its belated steps to preserve certain records fulfill its legal obligatio... 8404107
