Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialDavid Preston @dave1957.bsky.social · 19/02/2026 Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BranchBirds, any bird on a branch, the Alt theme is #Robins, so, of course the obvious - a European robin. #birds #photography 1345845446 5.8K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 20/02/2026NEW: Powerful Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos had repeatedly blocked lawmakers from voting on a bipartisan bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. The legislation now goes to Gov. Tony Evers, who is expected to sign it into law. By @megomatz.bsky.socialpropublica.orgNew Moms in Wisconsin to Get Extension of Vital Benefits After GOP Powerbroker Ends HoldoutState Assembly Speaker Robin Vos had repeatedly blocked lawmakers from voting on a bipartisan bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. The legislation now goes to Gov. Tony Evers, who is expected ... 17581162 581
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 20/02/2026A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally.bit.lyFederal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants in scathing rulingA federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally. 26493218 493
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 19/02/2026A federal judge has found a DOJ lawyer in contempt of court, ruling the government did not return identification documents for an immigrant previously ordered released in Minnesota with his property.bit.lyFederal judge finds DOJ lawyer in contempt amid ICE surge in MNThe lawyer acknowledged the case “slipped through the cracks” as the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota buckles under flood of immigration filings. 412840 128
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialOldfatuglynbroke @oldfatuglynbroke.bsky.social · 19/02/2026It sure would be nice if the 6 traitors on the subpreme court could see this.open.substack.comOther countries hold their leaders accountableWhy can't we? 15846901357 4.7K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMax Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 19/02/2026AOC is already second in polling for the 2028 NH primary. She can win. 9686295868 6.3K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 19/02/2026After weeks of debate, the Minneapolis City Council voted to renew the liquor licenses of two downtown hotels that housed federal immigration officers.startribune.comMinneapolis council backs off on revoking liquor licenses of hotels that housed ICE agentsA divided council approved the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton and Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. 65317 53
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialForbes @forbes.com · 23/01/2026Some 2,255 measles cases were recorded last year, marking the highest point in over 30 years.forbes.comMeasles Cases Boom To Start 2026—Here’s Where Cases Have Been ConfirmedSome 2,255 measles cases were recorded last year, marking the highest point in over 30 years. 116950505 950
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialWIRED @wired.com · 25/01/2026Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaging the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis. wrd.cm/3LTvzfNwrd.cmThe Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex PrettiWithin minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaged the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis. 40781268 781
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 25/01/2026The Germans know what’s up… 531026362 1K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 25/01/2026A colleague of Alex Pretti at the Minneapolis VA hospital vehemently rejected DHS' narrative that Pretti went to the area seeking to commit violence against federal law enforcement Saturday. “Bullshit,” said Julia Grigoriev. “I would never believe that Alex would want to harm anybody.”bit.lyAlex Pretti identified as man fatally shot by federal officers in MinneapolisPretti, an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, had no criminal record beyond parking tickets. 17366118 366
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Masked government agents are conducting “show me your papers” stops, detaining 5-year-olds to use them as bait, and brutally murdering U.S. citizens. Call it what it is — fascism. History will not look fondly on politicians and so-called "leaders" of this country who stood by and enabled this. 22773532057 7.4K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMax Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 24/01/2026"What can Democrats actually do?" - Vote against funding for ICE and DHS - State that any ICE officers who commit crimes under Trump will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law - Encourage cities and states to refuse to cooperate with ICE - Explain ICE is part of Trump's tyranny 512101522743 10.2K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 25/01/2026Sen. Chuck Schumer said Democrats will not provide the votes needed to move an appropriations bill forward in the U.S. Senate if funding for the DHS is included. Schumer called Saturday's fatal shooting of a man by federal agents "appalling — and unacceptable in any American city."bit.lyLive: Minnesota reels after latest fatal shooting by federal agentsProtesters gathered at a park near where a man was shot and killed by federal agents Saturday. Federal officials say the man was armed. 29541119 541
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 25/01/2026Holy shit. This speaks volumes about the midterms ahead. 40460912858 6.1K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialBruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice." Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man. 23395343956 9.5K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialKrassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 25/01/2026BREAKING: A witness who was just 5 feet from Alex Pretti filed an affidavit depicting what she saw. She says he didn’t touch any of the officers and didn’t appear to be resisting. He was merely helping a woman who had been pepper-sprayed. She’s is terrified that ICE is looking for her. 451223526 1.2K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 10/08/2025@repjasmine01.bsky.social: Republicans "are going harder on elected officials who are simply trying to make sure that their constituents' voices are not minimized than they're going on getting the Epstein files. We know that you know how to move, CLEARLY, because you called in the FBI." 583122914 3.1K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialTallgirl6234 @tallgirl6234.bsky.social · 10/08/2025New Rule - any farmer that is interviewed about their crops rotting on the tree or in the fields the interview has to start out with 1. Who did you vote for? 2. Would you vote the same way again? 3. Will you ever take accountability for your part in this? Now tell us about your story. 819629 196
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10/08/2025Where are the hard-working Americans who screamed, “They’re stealing our jobs”? You’re getting your wish. Immigrant workers aren’t showing up, and farm owners are hiring. 884155936100 15.6K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 05/08/2025@jamestalarico.bsky.social: "We're here in IL, the land of Lincoln... When he was a state senator in 1840, broke quorum by jumping out of a window in the statehouse. I believe my colleagues and I are participating in a long tradition of standing up to bullies, civil disobedience, of good trouble." 165113922947 11.4K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 05/08/2025Passengers have evacuated a New York City area commuter train after a fire caused at least one car to fill with smoke.bit.lyFlames and smoke force passengers to flee New York City area trainPassengers have evacuated a New York City area commuter train after a fire caused at least one car to fill with smoke. 3558 55
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 20/07/2025They’re chasing quotas, not criminals! The former head of Chicago’s immigration court, fired by Trump, is finally speaking out. A new lawsuit accuses the administration of unlawfully targeting documented immigrants who were already showing up to court, just so ICE could hit arrest quotas. 13542882008 4.3K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/07/2025President Trump’s policy bill makes significant cuts to the food aid program, once known as food stamps, used by about 42 million people. trib.al/ObWkDdL 2712370 123
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialOPB @opb.org · 08/07/2025Nearly 500 state transportation employees received layoff notices Monday, as the Oregon Department of Transportation warned that lawmakers’ recent failure to boost its budget would result in diminished services. opb.orgOregon Transportation Department says 10% of state road workers will be laid off by AugustAgency leaders say they plan to scale back pothole repairs, road striping, litter pickup, snow plowing and other services as they work to close a $354 million funding gap. 2228 22
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialAlaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 08/07/2025Planned Parenthood sues Trump administration officials over ‘defunding’ provision in budget bill, report @kelciemmorris.bsky.social and @sofiaresnick.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/07/07/r...alaskabeacon.comPlanned Parenthood sues Trump administration officials over ‘defunding’ provision in budget bill | Alaska BeaconPlanned Parenthood says if those targeted will be patients who its centers for services including birth control and cancer screenings. 34212 42
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialRaw Story @rawstory.com · 05/07/2025Donald Trump's administration is picking up some of the blame for recent deaths from flooding in Texas.bit.ly'DOGE has consequences': Fingers pointed at Trump admin after Texas flood deathsDonald Trump's administration is picking up some of the blame for recent deaths from flooding in Texas.Trump's team already faced a fact check in connection with the Texas flood that swept through a girls' camp and has led to an estimated 27 deaths.Now, the Daily Beast is reporting that "officials i... 1913453 134
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 05/07/2025Nearly 50 libraries in the south and southwestern suburbs will receive more than $1.3 million in state funding as part of an annual grant program awarding more than 600 public libraries across Illinois $20 million.chicagotribune.comSouth, southwest suburban libraries to receive $1.3 million in state fundingNearly 50 libraries in the south and southwestern suburbs will receive more than $1.3 million in state funding as part of an annual grant program awarding more than 600 public libraries across Illi… 317231 172
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe Upshot @upshot.nytimes.com · 30/06/2025The parliamentarian said the goodies for Alaska violated Senate rules and would probably need to be dropped from the bill. This story explains what had been in the works. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/u...nytimes.comRepublicans Lavish Alaska With Benefits in Policy Bill, Grasping for a Key Vote 104220 42
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 30/06/2025BREAKING: Sheriff says two people were killed after firefighters were shot responding to a fire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and police are "taking sniper fire".bit.lySheriff says 2 killed after firefighters shot near Coeur d'Alene, police are 'taking sniper fire'Authorities say a suspect shot at firefighters responding to fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the sheriff said two people are dead and police were still “taking sniper fire” Sunday afternoon. 41251136 251
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialD. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 27/06/2025📌Zohran Mamdani is a fine young man, and connected with voters who are tired of being ignored by establishment Democrats. If you are bringing race into this, it says a helluva lot more about you than him. The American electorate is angry, scared to death, and finally might be ready for a revolution.dearlstephens.substack.comBEWARE THE ANGRY VOTERWhy the New York City mayoral race is sending shockwaves through the American electorate ... 939098 390
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialSDDPHOTO @sddphoto.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Every woman in the United States of America -every teen and every female child every female toddler and female infant has been betrayed by the Supreme Court. Females are not considered 100% human Are we 3/4 2/5. 50% ?????? Human???media.tenor.comArielnwilson Womens March GIFALT: Arielnwilson Womens March GIF 8274109 274
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 15/06/2025Whoa! Hats off to ABC News reporter Matt Gutman for keeping his cool yesterday. This LAPD officer needs to be relieved of duty if he can’t handle an alleged “touch” without snapping. 31323482710471 34.8K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialD. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 15/06/2025📌The grotesque Trump has done more to hurt the reputation of our military the any single man in history. 946371 463
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 15/06/2025Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match.bit.lyMexico overcomes slow start to defeat Dominican Republic 3-2 in Gold Cup group stageDefending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match. 1365 36
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMelanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Deploying the military on U.S. soil as law enforcement against Americans was on page 555 of Project 2025. So don’t say “I didn’t vote for this,” because you did. This isn’t a response. This was always their plan. 30989104321 8.9K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialKrassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Please share this deleted tweet far and wide. ABC News just suspended senior national correspondent Terry Moran for making it. 821209706 1.2K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialAlabama Reflector @alabamareflector.com · 22/05/2025Via @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @ashleymurray.bsky.social: A new Congressional Budget Office analysis released late Tuesday showed the package tilted toward the wealthy, projecting it would decrease resources for low-income families over the next decade while increasing resources for top earners.alabamareflector.comU.S. House Republicans push through massive tax and spending bill slashing Medicaid | Alabama ReflectorThe budget, which passed 215-214, would cut federal funding to Medicaid by $625 billion over the next 10 years. 048 8
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/05/2025The House Budget Committee passed a massive tax and immigration package central to President Trump’s agenda late Sunday, overcoming opposition from hard-line conservatives over spending.washingtonpost.comTrump’s tax and immigration bill clears hurdle after late-night voteHouse GOP leaders worked through the weekend to win over a quartet of fiscal conservatives who voted last week to block Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. 274925 49
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 15/05/2025Sec. Duffy didn’t have answers—because ignorance is safer than admitting harm. Jen Psaki - “A couple of points for Mr. Real World… the Biden administration… passed the biggest infrastructure investment in American history… and managed to reverse [a decade-long] decline in air traffic controllers.” 711728651 1.7K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialD. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 15/05/2025As a Wisconsin resident, I could spend the next eight hours recounting what a gruesome lowlife Duffy is, which makes him perfect to kiss the America-attacking Trump's two-ton ass. 212222 122
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialWIRED @wired.com · 15/05/2025Immigration attorneys say the US government under Donald Trump has been requesting an increased amount of information from visa applicants—things like letters of support, certificates of education, and biometric data.wired.comUS Tech Visa Applications Are Being Put Through the RingerSilicon Valley’s coveted work visas are under heavy scrutiny from the Trump administration, and immigration lawyers say requests for documentation are increasing. 1315376 153
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialThe Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 15/05/2025Who knew Jeanine Pirro stepping in as U.S. attorney would be as eyebrow-raising as suspending habeas corpus? 36975179 975
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/05/2025It’s plain for all to see. 512192115970 19.2K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialRep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 15/05/2025When you shine a light on the Republican budget, you’ll see that it will make America sicker, hungrier, and poorer. 1634597 345
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialRaw Story @rawstory.com · 15/05/2025Solicitor General D. John Sauer was placed under fire from Supreme Court Justices Sonya Sotomayor and Elena Kagan at the so-called "birthright citizenship" hearing.bit.ly'Ignoring my question': Supreme Court Justices tear into Trump's DOJ lawyerSolicitor General D. John Sauer was placed under fire from Supreme Court Justices Sonya Sotomayor and Elena Kagan at the so-called “birthright citizenship” hearing. “You said to us we'd have to wait until there was a final judgment,” Sotomayor said. “You're not sure you would respect the judgment of... 55421 54
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 13/05/2025🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨 TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts. MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here. Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️ OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaidocasiocortez.comSave MedicaidPlease call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins. 331147277222 14.7K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialMatt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 13/05/2025DHS made a big deal of the idea that she was "failing to obey a traffic light." Turns out that part wasn't even true. 592008625 2K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Thanks to DOGE’s spending freezes: -EPA labs have halted critical research -Social Security staffers are rationing paper and can’t pay translators -NOAA has lost internet and phone services -National Park workers can’t buy medicine for visitors or rangers’ horses "Efficiency." 622089788 2.1K
Reposted by @lynipooh.bsky.socialReuters @reuters.com · 13/05/2025Twenty states sue over Trump's push to link grants to immigration enforcement reut.rs/4jWcpBXreut.rsTwenty states sue over Trump's push to link grants to immigration enforcementA coalition of 20 Democratic-led states filed two lawsuits on Tuesday seeking to block President Donald Trump's administration from forcing them to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to receive billions of dollars in transportation, counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness grant funding. 1226799 267