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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
In early 2025, I assumed the Trump regime would delete the Department of Justice’s press releases and other statements related to more than 1,000 Jan. 6 cases. So I downloaded them. We’ve now made them available to the public with a search tool. They can’t erase history. jan6memoryproject.org
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The January 6 Memory Project
A public archive of Department of Justice news releases and related court filings concerning prosecutions from the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/o...
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Opinion | Trump’s Attempt to Deport Ilhan Omar Is Another Leap Toward the Abyss (Gift Article)
This is more than just another persecution of one of the president’s political enemies.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I am sick and tired of people telling us we don’t deserve access to quality health care. We have seniors who have worked their entire lives in this country, and the Federal government is rationing their prescription drugs. Florida deserves better. #AngieForFlorida
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 11/10/2026
If Congress doesn’t act, Social Security benefits are on track be cut in 2032. Not on my watch. We must protect Social Security by lifting the cap so that those with the highest incomes pay the same share as everyone else.
“Just take the cap off” Elizabeth Warren on removing the Social Security tax cap to make the highest earners pay their fair share.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
@bettycrackerfl.bsky.social As a former South Floridian, I have never had anyone capture so exactly how I feel about Little Marco as the last paragraph of this post. balloon-juice.com/2026/10/11/m...
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Balloon Juice - Marco Rubio: Dung Beetle Sisyphus
Another day, another Wall Street Journal exclusive (gift link) about the tawdry corruption of Donald Trump Jr.’s former fiancée and current Donald Trump Sr.-nominated and Republican-confirmed United S...
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Betty Kraken of Florida @bettycrackerfl.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Two corrupt politicians who stole $10M from sick kids are on the ballot: Ashley Moody and James Uthmeier. www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
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Ruling makes Hope Florida an even bigger political issue a month before election
DeSantis’ inner circle and state Democrats are both seizing on the Hope Florida saga.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Judge appointed by DeSantis www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/07/c...
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Court wipes out Hope Florida grand jury presentment that blasted DeSantis administration
” A grand jury may investigate and report, but it may not declare conduct unlawful and then decline to charge it, and it may not condemn people by name without indicting them,” Appellate Judge Lance E...
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Maxwell: Scandal-plagued Uthmeier has never been elected. He never should be. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/08/f...
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Maxwell: Scandal-plagued Uthmeier has never been elected. He never should be.
Maxwell: Florida’s unelected attorney general, James Uthmeier, has been surrounded by scandal from the moment he was appointed to the job. Floridians deserve better.
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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Do not become numb to how disgusting it is to hear an American president encouraging an enemy to “take out” two major American cities.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Has Mike Rogers disavowed Elon Musk yet? Has Ken Paxton disavowed Elon Musk yet? Has Mike Collins disavowed Elon Musk yet? Has Jon Husted disavowed Elon Musk yet? Has Susan Collins disavowed Elon Musk yet? Has Ashley Moody disavowed Elon Musk yet? Has Ashley Hinson disavowed Elon Musk yet?
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Endorsement: Support justice by retiring this Supreme Court judge www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/01/i...
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Endorsement: Support justice by retiring this Supreme Court judge
Only one state Supreme Court justice is up for a vote in November. Removing Justice Carlos Muñiz, perhaps the court’s most nakedly political member, would send a message to his colleagues.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/09/2026
THIS WAS MONEY FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE. A Florida grand jury found $10 MILLION meant to help provide health insurance for poor children was misappropriated for political purposes. Moody & DeSantis took money meant for kids. #GOPWarOnHealthcare
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
🤡 Schmitt beclowns himself 🤡 Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong. Here's the whole sequence:
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Now Ashley Moody. Why would I want to abolish the police when I want you arrested and in jail for stealing $10 million from sick kids? BFFR
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VoteHub @votehub.com · 28/09/2026
NEWS — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes fellow Democrats who say transgender athletes should be barred from women’s sports. “That is not the party that we are. We start as a party of compassion and empathy.”
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Historian Jen @historianjenfl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Andy Beshear has an entire chapter in his new book about backing the LGBTQ community and it's worth a read. He talks about how the anti-trans ads were tested in KY during his election and how vetoing anti-trans legislation didn't hurt his reelection campaign.
However the anti-trans ads had less to do with Kentucky and more to do with the fact that we were in an election. Terry Schilling, the head of the APP, decided to test the ads in our election to determine whether or not the issue could win votes for the Republican Party. Earlier in the summer of 2019, Scholling had partnered with a behavioral science firm to try to find a wedge issue that resonated with suburban voters. That's right. The anti-trans ads did not come out of some firmly held conviction but was a purely political stance. Their research landed on trans athletes, specifically trans women, competing in women's sports. They tested their theory in the 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial general election. Although I won, APP considered their test successful, because their research showed the ads delivered thirteen thousand votes for Trump Lite, which made the race tighter than anticipated.You might hask how, in this political climate, I was reelected after vetoing the anti-trans bill. Because people respect authentic faith. The day I vetoed it, I explained my why. I said I believe all children are children of God and that I don't want people picking on these kids. I then countered their anti-trans ads with commercials talking about good jobs, healthcare, roads and bridges, public education, and public safety. The result? The biggest win of my career. So don't tell me the Democratic Party should stop fighting for the rights of all people. Just explain your authentic why, and then get back to focusing on issues that touch all our lives on a daily basis.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
CBSMiami obtained the grand jury report, and jurors concluded $10 million in taxpayer money was misappropriated as part of a “sophisticated scheme to fund political activities.” Ashley Moody knew about the plan and authorized the settlement. #AngieForFlorida #HopeFlorida
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Betty Kraken of Florida @bettycrackerfl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Corrupt Ashley Moody has to “Hope Florida” doesn’t remember that time she helped crooked AG James Uthmeier, Ron & Casey DeSantis steal $10M from poor kids to advertise against a citizens ballot initiative. Vote @angieforfl.bsky.social!
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#studentjournalismmatters
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 23/09/2026
This isn't about fraud. It's about kicking people off their health insurance which will drive up prices for everyone. The GOP health care plan is—and has always been—to destroy Obamacare.
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Vance’s Task Force Strips 750,000 ACA Enrollments Over Accusations of Fraud
Some insurance brokers will also be suspended over accusations that they erroneously enrolled the individuals.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“The fruits of the toil of millions,” he continued, “are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes, unprecedented in the history of the world, while their possessors despise the republic and endanger liberty.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/o... by @jamellebouie.net
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Opinion | New Matrix, Meet the Old Matrix (Gift Article)
The railroads were once the octopus that A.I. is now.
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Connie Schultz @connieschultz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Here we go, again. Different year, different outcome. Ohio voters won’t be fooled. Sherrod will win. The Crypto Industry Aims to Crush One of Democrats’ Top Senate Candidates www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/u...
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The Crypto Industry Targets Sherrod Brown of Ohio, a Top Democratic Senate Candidate (Gift Article)
Angry after the defeat of a major crypto bill last week, the industry is planning to spend $30 million against Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
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Betty Kraken of Florida @bettycrackerfl.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
All I know is we gotta show up! 🎁 www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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Optimism and tight polls: Can Florida Democrats flip Sunshine State blue in 2026?
Florida Democrats gathered in Miami with renewed hope as tight polls signal potential turnarounds in key 2026 midterm races.
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We don’t need our journalistic watchdogs to have “access” to Trump Everyone in the press room should walk out in protest … and source up.
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Dilek Sayedahmed @dileksayedahmed.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I truly, deeply, sincerely do think the guy flipping burgers at McDonalds should be able to afford rent, bills, and groceries with his paycheck alone. That's kind of the whole point of having a job and I can't believe this is considered a radical position.🤷🏽‍♀️
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Runaway Ashley can keep running from debating me and answering for her record, but the Hope Florida mess keeps getting worse. Taxpayer funds were misappropriated for political activities. Now taxpayers shelled out nearly $200K for a DeSantis aide’s lawyers. #Angie4FL
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 19/09/2026
As Trump tries to ban CNN from the White House, it would be a massive mistake to cave on the Paramount merger. The last thing we need is another Trump-controlled media conglomerate abusing its power to stomp out competition. This is a dangerous merger. variety.com/2026/film/ne...
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Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit
Paramount Skydance is in "advanced talks" with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the 12-state antitrust suit that's holding up its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the WSJ reported.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@jamellebouie.net accurately describes what the GOP is now. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/o...
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Opinion | The G.O.P. Has Gone Off the Deep End
The Republican fringe is becoming the Republican mainstream.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/16/a...
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Editorial: A Florida court becomes a right-wing think tank
In 2022, the Legislature created a new Sixth District Court of Appeals, despite the other five not being overburdened. Four years on, the point seems to be overturning precedent.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
ICE should not be a masked, unaccountable force with the power to terrorize communities and hurt people without consequences. We’ve seen what happens when government violence goes unchecked before. I’m not interested in finding out how much further they think they can push it. #AngieForFlorida
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NPR @npr.org · 15/09/2026
Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage. n.pr/4h5d0AP
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For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance
Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14/09/2026
NEW: Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin Umar Kremlev footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars of wedding expenses at Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish wedding, including renting out a private island and paying for the fireworks show.
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Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
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Hunter Dunn @hunterisntdunn.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Jon Husted’s staffer took part in “Nazi military exercises” & had a “Tales from Rhodesia” Spotify playlist. The fact that significant swathes of the media ignore the multiple major Republican campaign staffers outed as Neo-Nazis (to focus on Hasan Piker instead) is journalistic malpractice.
Nazi military exercise from 2018 that Husted's staffer took part in. Credit: The Libs are Resisting
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The Rude Pundit @rudepundit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What 9/11 showed is that Osama bin Laden understood the US would tilt into madness after an attack. And we did everything possible to prove him right. We dishonored the dead, made our country crueler, and started wars that killed up to a million people. That should also be what we remember.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Florida disaster agency projects $1.5 billion deficit, gets extra money for immigration www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/12/f...
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Florida disaster agency projects $1.5 billion deficit, gets extra money for immigration
The extra $250 million will pay for overdue bills, including those for immigration enforcement activities.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Dolly Parton paid for her longtime driver’s gender-affirming care: She was ‘a very nice lady’ www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/11/d...
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Dolly Parton paid for her longtime driver’s gender-affirming care: She was ‘a very nice lady’
Parton’s support of LGBTQ community and kindness to people who worked for her ‘wasn’t an act,’ the editor of her 1994 memoir said.
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Spectrum News NY1 @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The last speaker at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony lost his father to the attacks.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 11/09/2026
i think it is bad that the president is that helm of a deranged cult of personality
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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 11/09/2026
Just did a quick look around and I don't see very many headlines about the President of the US making people pledge allegiance to him personally while telling everyone to commit election fraud and "cheat like hell" to support his party. Seems like it should be a story?
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 08/09/2026
just put up a video on this youtu.be/COUIZyAZtkA
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The media double-standard that lets the GOP get away with taking millions from a white supremacist
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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Orlando Sentinel @orlandosentinel.com · 08/09/2026
By now, dozens of journalists have taken a turn writing about the so-called “Hope Florida” scandal, a bizarre waltz in which $10 million meant to repay Medicaid overcharges was instead two-stepped through a quasi-state agency/charity aff…
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Editorial: Beyond scandal, big questions about Hope Florida
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Editorial: Hope Florida scammers treat Floridians like fools www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/05/h...
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Editorial: Hope Florida scammers treat Floridians like fools
The Hope Florida grand jury report has angered Floridians, but you would never know it from Attorney General James Uthmeier’s arrogant stonewalling.
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Maxwell: Fla lawmakers who voted against allowing new heat-safety protections are on the ballot: Blaise Ingoglia, Jason Brodeur, Josie Tomkow, Doug Bankson, Webster Barnaby, Rachel Plakon and Taylor Yarkosky. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/04/f...
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Maxwell: Remember the Florida politicians who cast cruel votes against heat safety
Maxwell: Two years ago, Florida lawmakers voted to ban counties from giving outdoor workers basic heat-safety protections, like guaranteed access to water and shade. You should remember who they are a...
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mamaverde8740.bsky.social @mamaverde8740.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Maxwell: You’d probably be in cuffs if you did what the Hope Florida schemers did www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/01/h...
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Maxwell: You’d probably be in cuffs if you did what the Hope Florida schemers did
Maxwell: The Hope Florida grand jury report verified that public money was stolen and that people involved lied. You’d probably be in handcuffs if you’d try to pull this off.
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Maxwell Frost @maxwellfrost.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I’ve been asked about racist Loomer like 15 times on the hill this week. Zero times about how @AshleyMoodyFL has yet to condemn her racism + how Moody stole $10 million meant for children and funneled it to a campaign 🤔
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 02/09/2026
Today, thousands of Haitians are in chains because Donald Trump decided their lives are a crime. There is no excuse for treating our neighbors with such contempt. The Senate must take the long overdue step of passing our legislation to restore TPS for Haiti. My full statement:
Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation and Dehumanization of Haitian Nationals (1/2)

“Today, thousands of Haitians are in chains because Donald Trump decided their lives are a crime. They broke no laws, yet that did not stop the Trump Administration from forcing them into the grips of Haiti's violent gangs and instability.

“The Trump Administration has declared Haiti unsafe to travel to, and in recent days alone, gang massacres have left dozens dead, more have been kidnapped, and some of the Haitians this administration deported have already been killed.Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation and Dehumanization of Haitian Nationals (2/2)

"The American people are sickened by the suffering and blatant targeting this administration has inflicted upon thousands of Haitian nationals, who contribute to our communities and whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was unjustly taken away. Instead of listening to the American people, the Trump Administration has doubled down on its cruelty. There is no excuse for treating our neighbors with such contempt.
 
"The deportations of Haitian TPS holders may have only started weeks ago, but the vicious dehumanization of their communities began long before. Cruelty to Haitians is a policy choice.

“Congress has the power to stop it. We call upon the Senate to immediately take the long overdue step of passing our legislation to restore TPS for Haiti. The lives of Haitians and Americans alike are at stake.”
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 01/09/2026
I would like ask JD Vance about Pierre Damas Bel.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Most headlines refer to this as "misspent" or "misappropriated". Whether by a legal definition it's "stole" those other words GREATLY understate what happened. They took $10M of public money for childrens health care and laundered it thru a string of orgs to get it into a political campaign account.
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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
These people had protected status. They lived here legally. They worked, they paid taxes. They made lives. Raised families. Now we’ve dehumanized them. Ripped away that protection and told them to get out. This is a stain on the soul of this Nation.
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