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John M Kelly (he/him)

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Californian in the Pacific Northwest. Musician, father, grandfather, baker, bicyclist, writer, UU. Follow back those I know IRL. Booty shots & crypto pitches get instablocks. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. -- Wendell Berry

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Jules @gracejonsie.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The hidden dangers of Musk’s votesafe.org open.substack.com/pub/populari...
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DRH@bluesky.com @donh-----2.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I wonder which WH scambag is doing this. 😡
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
DHS is stealing Haitians money while they deport them. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/w...
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Haitians Deported From U.S. Are Left Broke and Stranded (Gift Article)
Hundreds have been deported to Haiti in recent weeks, and some say they have been left with no money, no protection from gangs and no place to go.
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David DeWitt @daviddewitt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
‘Springfield is under siege right now.’ ICE agents in Ohio have detained 2 Haitian pastors. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/08/31/s...
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'Springfield is under siege right now.' ICE agents in Ohio have detained 2 Haitian pastors. • Ohio Capital Journal
More than 40 Haitians in Springfield have been detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after President Donald Trump revoked their legal status earlier this summer.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 05/09/2026
Voting early helps combat voter suppression, allows more flexibility for working families to get to the polls, and increases participation among all voters. Join our No Kings: Vote Early Kickoff Call to learn about the coalition’s upcoming early vote activation and how you can get involved.
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No Kings: Vote Early Kickoff Call · No Kings
Join our September 10 No Kings: Vote Early Kickoff Call to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind the No Kings coalition’s early vote activation and election protection campaign and...
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
😊 Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship - POLITICO share.google/2n6em1PUq3dI...
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
The justices ruled that the Constitution guarantees U.S. citizenship to virtually everyone born on American soil.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
11 years ago today the Supreme Court, in Obergefell v. Hodges, struck down laws against same-sex marriage--48 years and two weeks after the Loving v. Virginia decision struck down laws against mixed-”race” marriages. We're not going back.
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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law, yet we still haven't seen all the files. Why isn't this law being enforced??
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Seen in Olympia today (though the fine print cites a Georgia non-profit, accesspointga.org).
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
😱😱😱 And just like that, it’s completely VANISHED from the media. A sitting congressman, Ted Lieu, said on the record the Epstein files are being blocked because they show Trump raped and threatened to kill children. Lets make this viral again 👇
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Less than 60 years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that forbidding people of different races to marry was unconstitutional, striking down laws that in some states predated the constitution. All but nine US states have had such laws at some point in their history. #Loving.v.Virginia
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said in a yet-to-be-published proposed rule Friday that it’s drawing up plans to radically crack down on mail voting by sending ballots only to voters who are registered with the federal government. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Postal Service moving forward with Trump’s attack on mail voting
It signaled it plans to only send ballots only to voters who are registered with the federal government.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Spread the word! Fox has asked that we stop making a big deal about Trump nodding off during meetings, and as an old guy myself I agree -- national affairs are important, but dammit, so is our sleep. So when you see photos like this, please don't share them. www.rawstory.com/trump-sleepi...
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Fox host admits Trump naps in meetings – but begs viewers to 'please stop' highlighting it
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade appeared to admit Friday that President Donald Trump's apparent sleeping spells during meetings were real — but mounted a personal defense of the president's frequent snoozing...
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Happy Towel Day to all sentient life forms!
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 07/05/2026
DEVELOPING: DOJ is investigating $2.6B in suspiciously timed oil trades made right before Trump's Iran decisions. The corruption is finally catching up to them. Please like and share to get the word out! www.adamkinzinger.com/p/breaking-t...
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Reading Macbeth, this bit of dialog rang a bell (Act V, Scene 2): CAITHNESS: ...Some say he’s mad; others that lesser hate him Do call it valiant fury. But for certain He cannot buckle his distempered cause Within the belt of rule.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
This is an actual post. This is not funny. This is beyond desperate. This is a deeply unwell man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power. Every member of his cabinet and Congress is complicit in not demanding his removal now.
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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Your president promised war crimes for next week, and you still haven't dragged his arse out of the white house
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raptorskulls.bsky.social @raptorskulls.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
They are destroying the interior dept, the forest service and the park service so the wealthy can steal from the public. Next up will be the postal service and social security.
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Today is Trans Day of Visibility and I’m thinking about the trans people in my life- their courage, joy, and defiance in the face of a hostile government bent on erasure and elimination. Trans people deserve so much better. We all need to demand better for them.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Today's the day. America has no king. Come out and stand together in solidarity for freedom. #NoKings Find your event: www.nokings.org
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Olympia Indivisible ❌👑 @olyindivisible.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Happy #NoKings Olympia.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I really don't see the problem with this photo of Karoline Leavitt. It's a nice break from her usual Press Secretary Barbie look.
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Katelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 31/03/2026
It's Trans Day of Visibility today. If you're trans and are raising money for something (I don't care what it is), reply to this thread and I will boost you. If you are a cis person, take a look and find someone to support if you can. Everyone give this a share after.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
No matter how much the orange felon tries, he’ll never be able to bomb his way out of the Epstein Files or away from the allegations of him raping children. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
From the Department of Big Surprises: www.newsweek.com/ice-may-not-...
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ICE may not leave airports once TSA funding crisis ends: What to know
The DHS said TSA officers will begin seeing pay on Monday, but staffing issues may persist.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Let's focus on something we ALL agree on: #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Don’t let this fly under the radar: the Trump administration wants to kick ~6 million more people off of food assistance programs, including nearly 2 million children. That would save just $1 billion a year, while Trump spends upwards of $1 billion per *day* on his new forever war. Priorities.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Totally tickled to see the White House refer to No Kings rallies as "Trump Derangement Therapy sessions." Sure, I'll cop to that. If I didn't get out with thousands of other people to say this regime sucks, I'd go mad for sure.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
TOMORROW: Be a part of history! Show the world that the majority of Americans oppose the most corrupt, inept, criminal, orange "president" in U.S. History. NO KINGS. Also: NO SERIAL LIARS/CONVICTED FELONS/ADJUDICATED RAPISTS & NO ILLEGAL WAR IN IRAN Be there. Make your voices heard! 🇺🇸 ✊ #NO_KINGS
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Since 1994, immigrants have paid more in taxes than they receive in benefits every year. Do not believe the lies you hear about immigrants. They are good for society and the economy.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
There are reports of ICE activity on the north side of Chicago happening now. Please share so people in the area can be aware and take precautions. If you’re in the area please come by our office at 7016 N Clark St for ICE whistles. We protect each other. Chinga la migra.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE)
• If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).
• If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember:
• You have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers
• You should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them.
• You can state that you wish to speak with an attorney.
• You are not required to
• Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials
• Sign anything you do not understand.
• If an officer knocks on your door at home:
• You have the right to not open the door.
• ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE
"warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent
• If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby:
• You can move to a safe indoor space
• If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, you can record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witness— ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation
• DO NOT:
• Post unverified information on social media
• Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way

NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693
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Mary (geographile) @geographile.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The damage they are doing is like swinging a baseball bat around a room full of essential equipment. It will be phenomenally expensive to fix. open.substack.com/pub/balanced...
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Science magazine reports NCAR dismantling moving forward and details submitted proposals for breaking up the renowned lab
Universities and private entities vie to take on various NCAR programs
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Some of the frivolous September purchases made under Secretary Pete Hegseth’s stewardship include a $98,329 Steinway & Sons grand piano for the Air Force chief of staff’s home, $5.3 million for Apple devices such as the new iPad, and an astronomical amount of … newrepublic.com/post/207555/...
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Pete Hegseth Blew Billions on Fruit Basket Stands, Chairs, and Crab
The Defense Department went on a $93 billion spending spree in 2025.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Trump is spending $1 billion a day waging war on Iran. Meanwhile... Trump's sons are investing in a drone company that could soon receive Pentagon contracts. And of course Trump's Big Oil donors stand to gain windfall profits as the price of oil skyrockets. War is a racket.
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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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Ryan Germann @ryangermann.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
With all due respect, Ms. Farrow, please don't link to Twitter when you can link directly to the Cardinal's article: www.archchicago.org/en/statement...
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Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, “A Call to Conscience” - Statements - Archdiocese of Chicago - AoC Portal
As more than 1,000 Iranian men, women and children lay dead after days of bombardment from U.S. and Israeli missiles, the official White House X account on Thursday evening posted a video of scenes fr...
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 07/03/2026
There are a lot of posts out there with the close-up visual of Markwayne Mullin on January 6, but this is a better perspective. He’s not protecting others; he’s protecting himself and hiding. You can see plenty of people at the entry door, ready to take on the insurrectionists, but not Markwayne.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We can throw another $500,000,000,000 at the Pentagon this year and spend $1,000,000,000/day on a wholly useless war, but we can't afford to hire doctors and nurses to take care of our veterans? The United States is such an irresponsible, messed up country right now.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
So DHS is turning out to be the model agency for the post-feminist GOP-run era: headed up by a woman, but controlled by a man. Seems to me Secretary Noem ought to change her last name to Lewandowski.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Just caught a 3-day ban from Reddit for advocating violence. Someone said the 52 senators who blocked the War Powers resolution should be sent to the front, with their kids, and I added that the kids should take point so the 52 can watch them get smeared. I'll admit that was a bit over the top.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Once a week I do informal drop-in English tutoring with immigrants. Every time I'm moved by their industry and determination. Whatever it is, they'll put in the work. Lazy MAGA chuds are right to fear them -- they can't compete with them.
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John M Kelly (he/him) @johnmkelly.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
I'm proud to say I know these folks. youtu.be/eXbY43ulPZM?...
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Penka Jane // The Folks From Minnesota ("warlike lads"...revised)
YouTube video by Brian Lindsay
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LottesEnkelin @lottesenkelin.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution. This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American. They must be released immediately.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 30/01/2026
the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/01/2026
America is outraged after ICE killed two white people in Minneapolis. I understand why folks are feeling afraid and angry right now. But I need you to understand something just as clearly: this is what Black America has been living with for generations. open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
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This Is America, Just Not the America You Knew
Two white people were killed by ICE in Minneapolis and suddenly White America is outraged.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
To my colleagues in the Senate: Hold the line.
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Dr. DaShanne Stokes @dashannestokes.com · 28/01/2026
As others have aptly pointed out, police forces have been murdering people for a long time, especially POC. This terrorism from ICE is only a continuation and newest version of what we have been seeing for a long time.
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