Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAProPublica @propublica.org · 5hThe 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) ⬇️ 6740762374
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAEdward Luce @edwardluce.bsky.social · 5h“A rational billionaire would see the merits of buying social peace. An enlightened one would acknowledge his debts to federal science, public education and chance.Alas, there are few such super-rich to be found.” Me on the demagoguery against Prop 40. as.ft.com/r/4f1869f4-5...as.ft.comCalifornia’s oligarch tax would change AmericaThe goal of its framers is political rather than budgetary 821267
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CARobin Marty @robinmarty.com · 19hI just watched this three times because it’s better with each listen… 0112
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 19hGoddamn, this point by @anandwrites.bsky.social really needed saying. 833044796
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CARaider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 23hThree U.S. citizens arrested and detained by immigration agents are the first Californians to sue federal officers under the No Kings Act, hours after it was signed by Gov. Newsom last week. 14959542263
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CADave Infante @dinfontay.com · 05/10/2026UPDATE: We've already raised almost $1,000 for a car-free Halloween here in Church Hill! Huge thanks to all who have already donated. If you live in the East End, and/or are a loyal soldier in The War on Cars, throw some bucks in for BooFest on Broad:gofund.meDonate to Support BooFest on Broad!, organized by Katie AmrheinBooFest on Broad is a new Halloween tradition here in Church Hill. A group of your Church … Katie Amrhein needs your support for Support BooFest on Broad! 082
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Jack was spotted at the Power To The People Concert👍 1985779952
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAFaine Greenwood @faineg.com · 03/10/2026Don’t accept interviews with USA Today (or Gannet), apparently. Creepy. 428969
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CACovering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 02/10/2026US universities are receiving a surge of open records requests by right-wing actors for climate scientists’ research drafts, emails, and other communications.buff.lyInside the anti-climate campaign against researchersA POLITICO investigation reveals more than 100 open records requests demanding documents from climate scientists nationwide. 1103
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hard to disagree with this. 914532945
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAThe Sgt Joker @thesgtjoker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Trump did this to us in less than 2 years and not a single Republican objected or stood in his way. Republicans want your vote so they can spend another 2 years not objecting or stopping their Dear Leader from destroying the Nation. I can't afford another 2 years of this Republican 💩 show, can you? 48045
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAChris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026So we all know we’re going to be hitting the streets on Oct. 17 for the next No Kings rally, but did you know you can help GOTV afterwards? JOIN USmobilize.usOrange County GOTV Rally! No Kings! · Democratic Party of Orange County# It's Time To Flip Orange County Blue! ## Join us on No Kings Day with Congressman Robert Garcia, Dave Min, Derek Tran, Katrina Foley, Vince Sarmiento, and many more special guests for a Get Out The... 29915
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CACoach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Dark thread. Since we watched Musk literally push a "protect the Boers" button in real time with Grok, we now know people or companies could theoretically pay their way into putting a thumb on the scale for Grok/Claude/ChatGPT. This is why the AI stans want you to believe it's thinking 15878240
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAMark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Google Pushed AI Into Schools—and Even Students Say It’s Gone Too Far The risks of cognitive and emotional dependence, along with falling test scores, are fueling a backlash www.wsj.com/tech/ai/goog...wsj.comGoogle Pushed AI Into Schools—and Even Students Say It’s Gone Too FarThe risks of cognitive and emotional dependence, along with falling test scores, are fueling a backlash. 0158
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 01/10/2026TONIGHT: The No Kings coalition is hosting a nationwide election protection training. Join us to level up your election defense skills and discuss the role of sustained mobilization and rapid response work in our movement.mobilize.usNo Kings: Vote Early: Election Protection 201 · No KingsJoin the No Kings coalition for this training to prepare for engaging in sustained mobilization and results protection work depending on opposition response to election results. *A core principle beh... 3198105
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAAri Berman @ariberman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🚨Really important voter registration deadlines coming up: 10/4 - Alaska, Rhode Island & South Carolina 10/5 - Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas Make sure you're registered & spread the word 06870
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CACharlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026For a long time I've wanted a sense of how trump has or hasn't interacted with chatbots (we know he posts a lot of slop sure). And this TIME anecdote about Grok arguably leading Trump into war is just extremely bracing 14237871251
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CADemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026Trump’s DOJ is 0 for 26 in its attempts to get states’ sensitive voter data. Yet DHS indicated it used such data to claim tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote in blue states: demdock.com/4Az8vrg 321873
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAFrank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The New Republic today In Texas, Something Seismic Is Happening—and It’s All Trump’s Fault Thanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that’s resonating—even in this ultra-Trumpy state newrepublic.com/article/2160...newrepublic.comIn Texas, Something Seismic Is Happening—and It’s All Trump’s FaultThanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that’s resonating—even in this ultra-Trumpy state. 163
Lizzie_in_CA @lizzie-in-ca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026One of the best bits SNL has done in a while. Spot on! 000
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAEverytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 30/09/2026AI companies do not need to wait for Congress or the courts to act when it comes to ensuring their chatbots aren't used to plan or inspire mass shootings or gun suicides. We have outlined key first steps companies can take today to save lives.usatoday.comWill AI make US mass shootings worse? It already has, report saysAdvocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety’s new report details how AI has been used by mass shooters. The group is calling on AI companies to improve safety measures. 066
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CA Lenticulus @lenticulus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Everyone should watch this AI documentary. Free on PBS and YouTube. 110 min. Eugenics, racism, misogyny, and Silicon Valley tech-bro libertarians combined to give birth to AI. PBS: www.pbs.org/independentl... YT: m.youtube.com/watch?v=dLQz...pbs.orgGhost in the Machine | A.I. Documentary | Independent LensGhost in the Machine reveals the problematic history of artificial intelligence and the consequences it imposes on our communities and environment. 076
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CASahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A phenomenal moment in the Senate. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., claims he has evidence Jack Smith went to a HAWKS game in Atlanta. Smith denies it. Schmitt declares he has busted Jack Smith for perjury. Smith, vexed, says he went to HAWKEYES game in Maryland. WATCH IN FULL, UNINTERRUPTED 62069541569
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAEvan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is one of the most painful things you’ll ever see and you should absolutely see it 1216124
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The Pope can’t resist his pizza. 516110471884
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CADarby Lyons @darbylyons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is bonkers. AI bros are snake oil salesmen, and the stock market is a tacky casino. 011
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CATressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I read this with great interest www.bcbs.com/about-us/ass...bcbs.comBCBSA Analysis How AI Coding Tools Affect Healthcare CostsAnalysis of BCBS claims data found growing use of AI coding tools contribute to higher hospital billing costs and increased healthcare spending. 59425
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAGillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 28/09/2026IT'S OFFICIAL. The progressive members of the Chicago City Council (looking at you, @andrefor40th.bsky.social) stopped ICE's cruelest, most notorious charter airline, Omni Air International. news.wttw.com/2026/09/28/f...news.wttw.comFirm Set to Buy Chicago’s Parking Meters Sells Airline That Carried Out DeportationsMore than a dozen progressive members of the City Council said they would not vote in favor of the deal unless the firm sold Omni Air, threatening the completion of the deal involving the city’s 36,00... 6816256
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CA𝒲𝒜ℒ𝒯 🇪🇺💯✊🏼💙🌊🏳️🌈🏴🦋🫘🔵 @jagsman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Please give this guy a call and let him know what you think about GANG RAPE! Maybe we’ll show him the error of his ways. 043
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CANEW POPULAR FRONT Survivor❤️🩹 Ally🏳️🌈 Ukraine Must Win🇺🇦 @ouaisouaisdubuffet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Important and disturbing thread. #ICEIsADomesticTerroristOrganization 034
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CADavid Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Seconded and posted. Everyone else get aboard and let it fly. 12373188
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CASteven T. Dennis @steventdennis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Zuckerberg's, Musk's and Brin/Page's (YouTube) social media networks are apparently censoring ads for the Musk movie. I guess the billionaires don't like this sort of thing? (I generally don't go on Threads because they actively downrank reporters & news.) www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...hollywoodreporter.comThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing. 810541
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAIndie Aut. Stuart Miller📖✍️🤓 Believe in yourself & your potential @stuartmiller1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Posted 4 hrs ago by The best explanation of Trump with his maga followers💯🎯 Yes, I used ALT text for this post 🙂 IG acct: trumpresistancemovement Trump Resistance Movement 12615
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026If we had actual journalists in this country, this would have been reported as a story. 22546672407
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAEdwin Park @edwincpark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026It’s just not credible to directly compare administrative enrollment data to unadjusted Census survey data (as Trump Admin & the Paragon Institute do to falsely claim a big share of Marketplace enrollees are ineligible). You have to adjust for differences in how income & household size are counted. 427022
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This gives rise to an irrefutable presumption of corruption. 15028
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 22/09/2026yep www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/private-sc...hamiltonnolan.comPrivate Schools Are Bad for SocietyThe starting point for any honest discussion. 15779130
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Spielberg is demonstrating he understands airborne infection and how to mitigate it! He’s outside at the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and he’s wearing a KN95! A good respirator protects you and those around you. Covid is not over and a mask is a great way to stay healthy. 502654564
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAPaul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 22/09/2026In this upside down world created by a criminal madman extortionist, sometimes you can only tell the real story through comedy, that’s how bad it’s become, as the same criminal madman introduces Trump TV, obviously with the money he cut from PBS and NPR.? That’s a joke right? Oh, if only it were. 32417
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAGovernor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 22/09/2026First, Trump banned independent news from the White House. Now, he's launching what is quite literally state-run TV to try drowning out the fact that he and his corrupt administration are failing the American people. This is truly autocratic behavior from a failed President. 7662299750
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CANEW POPULAR FRONT Survivor❤️🩹 Ally🏳️🌈 Ukraine Must Win🇺🇦 @ouaisouaisdubuffet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This is the result of a 7 month long international investigation by 72 journalists in 15 countries. Excellent reporting. Please pass it on. #ICEIsADomesticTerroristOrganization #AbolishICENowf24.myDeported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policyAs part of a consortium of 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 and RFI spent seven months investigating the secret deals struck between the administration of US President Dona... 044
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CADan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Sad excuse for journalism: Big profile of DOGE lord doesn’t say a word about all the damage he did. And it was not an “ill fated cost-cutting effort.” It was a malignant, catastrophic attack on the government and its workers by arrogant and ignorant assholes. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...washingtonpost.comHe spent 11 months inside DOGE. Now he wants to set the record straight.In his first major interview about his tell-all memoir, Tyler Hassen describes the culture clash surrounding DOGE’s mission and the backlash that followed. 1112789667
Reposted by Lizzie_in_CAFederal Workers Alliance for Democracy @workers4democracy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Vought and Trump won't stop until everything is under their control, including scientific research. Last week, Trump instructed Vought to draft an executive order to form a new panel to review NIH grants. Yes, the grants that fund scientific and medical research that affect every American. 265