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Michael Mandsager

@mikemandsager.bsky.social
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Lutheran pastor, husband, dad, grandfather; and recently, very amateur actor

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Democrats @democrats.org · 06/03/2026
Public pressure works. Keep it going.
Image showing four photos. Two at the top have red "FIRED" stamps: one over an image labeled "Kristi Noem" and another over an image labeled "Greg Bovino." Below are photos labeled "Stephen Miller" and "Tom Homan."
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life sentence for child sex crimes
Andrew Paul Johnson promised one of his victims money he expected to receive from the Justice Department, authorities said.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
People in this country cannot afford health care. They cannot afford rent or to own a home. They cannot afford groceries. The social safety net is being cut out from underneath them. Meanwhile the Department of Defense is shooting down drones used by Border Patrol.
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U.S. military reportedly used a laser to shoot down Customs and Border Protection drone, sparking new air closure
The Pentagon, CBP and the FAA said in a statement that the military mitigated "a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial s
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This is negligent homicide. We demand justice for Shah Alam and his family. He was nearly blind, and they left him five miles from his home, forced to try to walk home alone in the dark and the freezing cold.
Screenshot of an X post by journalist Sam Stein stating that DHS claimed it left a man at a coffee shop described as a “warm, safe location,” but video later showed it was the middle of the night, cold, and the coffee shop was closed.Screenshot of an X post from the official Homeland Security account titled “Here are the FACTS.” The statement says Buffalo Police alerted Border Patrol about a non-citizen, that Mr. Shah Alam entered the U.S. as a refugee in December 2024, was not amenable to removal, and accepted a courtesy ride to a coffee shop described as a warm, safe location. It adds that he showed no signs of distress or disability requiring assistance.
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Progressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Federal judge rules against Trump admin.’s ‘third country’ deportations. "...[deporting] migrants to ‘third countries’ that are not their own, without first giving them notice or the opportunity to object, is unlawful. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy [ruled]..." www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-t...
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Judge rules Trump administration's policy for "third-country" deportations is unlawful
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution.
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moneill16.bsky.social @moneill16.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
www.politico.com/news/2026/02... Nothing Christian about #TrumpViolence by ICE, but it is more like what Satan would do and never what Jesus would do!!
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Churches vs. ICE
Thousands of congregations have sued over a policy change that opens the door for ICE raids at houses of worship.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/02/2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar: "Isn't it is just a sad moment for our country when a member of Congress has to remind the president that Black people aren't apes?"
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 25/02/2026
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom announced California is co-leading a lawsuit against the CDC and RFK Jr. for advancing an unlawful, unscientific childhood vaccine schedule. We won’t put kids’ lives at risk and let preventable diseases make a comeback.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 26/02/2026
The President continues to threaten to jail me. My job is to stand up for the people of Illinois and stand in the way of him harming them.
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Bluebird (BB) 🐦 🌼💫🎶🫶 🐦 @bluebird4us.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This is why Trump is scared. “[Redacted] stated Epstein introduced her to Trump who subsequently forced her head down to his exposed penis which she subsequently bit. In response,Trump punched her in the head and kicked her out.” She was 13 yrs. old! Pam Bondi knows. Trump should be in prison.
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US Justice Department withheld allegations against Trump from Epstein files, NPR finds
Investigation finds that FBI interviews with a woman who alleged Trump sexually and physically assaulted her as a minor were missing from Epstein database, in violation of law
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Last month, a Pennsylvania farmer rejected $15M from data center developers to sell his farmland. Another in Wisconsin turned down $80M. America's farmers and others across the country are pushing back on Big Tech. This is what integrity looks like.
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US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: ‘I’m not for sale’
Families are navigating the tough choice between unimaginable riches and the identity that comes with land
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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/02/2026
The people have the power.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…
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Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them | Robert Reich
The homeland security department is reportedly seeking information on critical social media accounts. Look no further
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 21/02/2026
American consumers should get a rebate check from the US government for all the tariffs we paid, with interest. Who’s with me?
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 20/02/2026
WHY ARE TAXPAYERS PAYING FOR KASH KANT KATCH ’EM’S PRIVATE JET TRIP TO ITALY? WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE!
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 19/02/2026
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Trump is celebrating by taxing every family $1,776. King George would be proud!
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 19/02/2026
INVESTIGATE NOW! FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE??
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 18/02/2026
SOMETHING STINKS! What the hell is happening in Florida?
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/02/2026
"FCC Chair Brendan Carr's theory is that giving airtime to Talarico and not his rivals violates the Federal Communications Act’s Equal Time Rule. But that’s not what the law says … at all."
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CBS obeys in advance
And turns a Texas Democrat into a First Amendment martyr.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/02/2026
Our National Guard protects communities in crisis, they are not political pawns for partisan agendas. @thecountryfirst.bsky.social launched Reveille & Rally to keep politics out of our military and ensure service members serve their true mission: all Americans. Learn more at reveilleandrally.com
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Donald Trump is a threat to democracy around the world. My first, second, and third acts as your next congressman will be to impeach Trump, impeach his cabinet, and codify guardrails to defend our democracy. Join our fight to save democracy here: www.georgeconwayforcongress.com
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ACLU @aclu.org · 17/02/2026
"At no point did ICE give any kind of warning, order, or instruction — not even a verbal 'back up' — before pepper spraying me." We just submitted this sworn declaration and over 80 other stories as part of our lawsuit defending people protesting and documenting ICE abuses in Minnesota.
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ICE Agents Menaced Minnesota Protesters at Their Homes, Filings Say
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 17/02/2026
CBS pulling @jamestalarico.bsky.social’s interview from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is alarming and nothing short of censorship. Full breakdown on my Substack page (link below). adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
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Unsplintering.bsky.social @unsplintering.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Governments must use new UN General Assembly resolution to turn International Court of Justice’s 2025 Advisory Opinion on climate change into robust action, Amnesty International said, ahead of discussions to finalize new UN climate change resolution www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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Governments must use new UN resolution to turn ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on climate change into robust action
A vital moment for states to show they stand on the side of climate justice - not delay, weaken, or turn away from their legal obligations and moral duty. Amnesty International is calling on governmen...
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Michael Mandsager @mikemandsager.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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Minnesota farms face labor shortage as workers fear federal immigration action
Agriculture leaders say some farms might not survive the season since migrant workers might avoid the state.
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ACW1234 @acw1234.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Good grief. Everyone knows they were just friends.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 16/02/2026
So we’ve designed some cool swag for the upcoming No Kings protest on March 28! Check them out at Wearthemoutproducts.com
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/02/2026
As a proud U.S. citizen, Juana never thought she'd be zip-tied and detained by ICE for hours with her 3-year-old son, especially while attending a family-friendly event. They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
Black graphic with a quote attributed to Juana Rodriguez, ACLU client challenging an unlawful immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho: "My toddler was forced to witness an incredible amount of violence against people he loves and hear racial slurs about Latinos, experiences that no child should ever be exposed to. I'll never forget hearing his little voice pleading with me to give him food and water for hours on end."
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 14/02/2026
Weekend Video on Substack is live! This week: Trump's tanking poll numbers, the partial government shutdown mess, tariff fallout, and more. Head to the link below to subscribe and stay in the loop. adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/weekend-video-february-13-2026
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/02/2026
ICE and Border Patrol have been using facial recognition technology in our cities to target and threaten immigrants, people of color, and anyone documenting their abuses.
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How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 14/02/2026
If the Democrats nominate @astroterry.bsky.social they will have a massively good shot at winning TX-9, a district they drew to be Republican. We have a shot to make Texas far more blue, and this is important. Vote Virts!
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14/02/2026
Aleksei Navalny was most likely poisoned by a toxin found in a South American frog, five European countries said Saturday, making the most concrete Western accusation yet that Russia’s leading opposition figure was murdered by his government in a prison two years ago. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/w...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/02/2026
Every person in this nation — regardless of immigration status — has the right to due process. We will defend that right with everything we've got. 📸 Scout Tufankjian
A person with mittens holding a heart-shaped sign that reads "I Love Due Process".
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
“It’s hard to imagine someone more overtly hostile to justice and more utterly incapable of basic human compassion than the contemptuous Pamela Jo Bondi.” www.americaamerica.news/p/pam-bondis...
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Pam Bondi's Utter Contempt for Justice
This so-called attorney general only cares about protecting Donald J. Trump
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 14/02/2026
One of the better ideas I’ve seen. Scott Galloway with his “Resist and Unsubscribe. Resistandunsubscribe.com
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ACLU @aclu.org · 09/02/2026
We're with Bad Bunny: We'll never stop demanding better for our communities.
Quotation: "If I have a platform and a voice, I should use it for my people." Attributed to Bad Bunny, speaking about his hometown in Puerto Rico. Photo of Bad Bunny in front of a microphone. ACLU logo.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
"Republicans’ whispers have grown louder in recent weeks: Trump is distracted; he’s focused on the wrong things; the chaos is hurting us. And then a thunderclap from deep-red Texas," @jonlemire.bsky.social writes. {gift link} www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Trump Is Doubling Down on All the Wrong Things
Republicans are worried about the midterm elections, but the president doesn’t seem to be.
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 02/02/2026
Just catching up on all the fraud in Kristi Noem’s South Dakota.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 01/02/2026
NEW: Liam Ramos and his father have been released from ICE detention and allowed to return home. We'll keep fighting so that families like theirs don't endure trauma or detention at the hands of federal agents.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 02/02/2026
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 30/01/2026
Silencing reporters isn’t strength. It’s fear.
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