Reposted by PolitreeDr. Jennessa Hester 🍒 @cherrypoppunk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Texas Tech is starting to reveal which texts are banned under its new prohibition against "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" research. Among them are six books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Galatians. 🧵 of other banned works. Yes, this is real. 37566293
Reposted by PolitreeMaria Dahvana Headley @mariadahvana.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Just go read the whole thread for the wild levels of idiocy on display by the Texas Tech's book banning for anything to do with gender, queerness etc, & how berserk it is, because of course, since the beginning of humans, humans been thinking about gender roles & rules, queerness & transformation. 25515
Reposted by PolitreeLeah Sottile @leahsottile.bsky.social · 06/05/2026As extreme politics have normalized, young people have grown up not knowing any other way. For months, I've spent time getting to know 10 college students who literally do not recall a time in America without Trump. My latest for @thewesternedge.bsky.social www.thewesternedge.media/p/the-age-of...thewesternedge.mediaThe Age of No InnocenceWhat if all you knew was extremist politics? Welcome to being young in America. 21715247
Reposted by PolitreeErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 18/02/2026Time for Mayor Mamdani to live up to his campaign promises and ensure care is kept safe for New York trans kids. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov 191798412
Reposted by PolitreeACLU @aclu.org · 18/02/2026BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity. 4664065110699
Reposted by PolitreeRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti... 365133665178
Reposted by PolitreeNed Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 31/01/2026We need to shut down the word "performative" until we can figure out what the hell is going on. Of course adopting symbols of protest and resistance is performative! Performance is a core strategy for mass movements!! That's why the call them demonstrations!!! 152303480
Reposted by Politreesteven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 31/01/2026When you look at the Wikipedia of an old white guy whose books you read in college there is an unfortunately high probability it will look like this 171905369
Reposted by PolitreeKat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 31/01/2026I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I approve this message. 805254505588
Reposted by PolitreeACLU @aclu.org · 31/01/2026If there's one thing we love, it's suing politicians to protect our constitutional rights. 💘 Support our work by shopping our new Sue Me collection at aclu.org/sueme_ 121037
Reposted by PolitreeAG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 31/01/2026We’re suing Rady Children’s Health for violating its legal obligations to preserve access to gender-affirming care for patients under 19. Rady broke its promises when it decided to end access to these vital services in response to the Trump Admin’s illegal campaign against gender-affirming care. 108318
Reposted by PolitreeMore Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 30/01/2026BREAKING: Tenants across Minneapolis and Saint Paul have just launched a Twin Cities tenant union, citing the fact that their cities are under siege, and saying they need to band together to protect one another. linktr.ee/twincitieste...linktr.eetwincitiestenants | Instagram | LinktreeThe twin cities are under siege. Every tenant needs a union. We are launching a twin cities-wide tenant union. Organize your neighbors. Join the Union NOW. 1947201448
Reposted by Politreeeileen chengyin chow @chowleen.bsky.social · 30/01/2026"It may take time to prove you're right, but you have to stick to it." - Fred Korematsu Jailed for refusing to abide by FDR's Exec Order 9066, he took his case against internment all the way to the Supreme Court - and lost. Remember him on Korematsu Day, January 30th. 1/ 1848861535
Reposted by Politreesixpenceee none the richer @kagredon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026xbox live took stronger action against jeffrey epstein than the entire us government 55135553666
Reposted by PolitreeSara Luterman @slooterman.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Last month, Secretary Kennedy had a press conference where he claimed that the original intent of the ADA was to exclude trans people. So I asked a bunch of experts and someone who was actually there.19thnews.orgDisability groups are standing united for trans rights. That hasn't always been the case.Forty years ago, disability advocates abandoned the LGBTQ+ community in exchange for legal protections. Decades later, they are fighting a Trump administration rule to roll-back more safeguards for tr... 8373129
Reposted by PolitreeLorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 29/01/2026The blowback of voting to fund those that are killing us on our own soil has only just begun. 10433112
Reposted by PolitreeAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 29/01/2026ICE's decision to just leave cars abandoned in the roads is one of those dystopian things that makes you recoil in shock when you encounter it. 14885862809
Reposted by PolitreeDoug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 29/01/2026It's not just "stand up to ICE when you see them," it's building many vast networks of support and trust to - create safe spaces - protect schools - get kids TO school - check on neighbors - deliver groceries - help pay the rent - let people know of danger - feed the helpers, too! - and on and on 121666504
Reposted by PolitreeEmily Belz @emilybelz.bsky.social · 28/01/2026This judge says: - refugees must be released in the next 5 days - Returned to Minnesota. Not released onto the streets of Texas, which is what's been happening. - ICE must alert the refugees' lawyers so they aren't released into dangerous cold without someone to meet them 181587500
Reposted by PolitreeSahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 29/01/2026The massive government funding package just failed badly in the Senate, 45-55. Needed 60. Zero Democrats voted for it. SEVEN Republicans opposed it: Budd Johnson Lee Paul Moody Rick Scott Tuberville (John Thune switched his vote to no for procedural reasons.) 18139561075
Reposted by PolitreeGood Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 29/01/2026Rough day for Sex Matters 291224291
Reposted by PolitreeNPR @npr.org · 29/01/2026Senators blocked a package of six spending bills that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats continue to push for reforms to immigration enforcement. n.pr/45zPhEin.prSenate fails to advance spending bills as Democrats push for DHS reformsSenators blocked a package of six spending bills that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats continue to push for reforms to immigration enforcement. 26641110
Reposted by PolitreeChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 28/01/2026"Its acronym, F.A.F.O., references a slang term for negative consequences." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u... 4646661207
Reposted by PolitreeMicah @rincewind.run · 28/01/2026gallego sucks (his position on trans issues means I will never trust him) but it's very good that a frontline, moderate-coded member of the senate caucus is calling for miller's head and hopefully it will help drag the rest of the squishes towards this position 241874233
Reposted by PolitreePreeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 28/01/2026You can only be the rebel alliance if you blow up the tool of the empire, not use it for yourselves, i hate you guys so much 8464103
Reposted by PolitreeThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/01/2026Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policytheguardian.comScotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policyScottish social justice secretary says pledge for the city shows shared ‘commitment to tackling child poverty’ New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has received a baby box from the Scottish government after modelling part of his election campaign on Edinburgh’s example of providing each expectant mother with a set of essentials. Scotland’s social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said it would help the city’s leader develop his own plans for a “baby basket”. Continue reading... 1027161
Reposted by PolitreeMurshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 27/01/2026🚨👀 This is powerful. Over 1,000 (ONE THOUSAND) orgs are asking Congress to "refuse to provide" one more dollar to ICE & CBP and "take action to revoke the tens of billions" given by the reconciliation (Trump's big ugly bill). Key ask of the letter that just went to Congress. ↘️ 5421153
Reposted by PolitreeICE must be destroyed 🏳️⚧️🏴 @miawong.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Fuck my analysis of the Bovino firing was that it would fail because Border Patrol would shoot someone else in a couple of weeks I didn't expect them to shoot someone THE NEXT FUCKING DAY MOREOVER, ICE MUST BE DESTROYED 1447120
Reposted by PolitreeAndrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 27/01/2026i have just gotten off a productive call with sauron where i laid out our requests - nazgul bodycams - morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring - shelob will be the new point of contact 108101442906
Reposted by PolitreePrison Journalism Project @prisonjournalism.bsky.social · 27/01/2026"I thought the idea of a patio in prison was a useless and irrelevant gesture," writes Lisa. "But I was wrong. This patio has changed my life."prisonjournalismproject.orgWe Built a Patio at My Prison. It Has Changed My LifeIncarcerated women built a patio, and we use it for Bible study, leisurely picnics, to engage in mindfulness or yoga, and to play cards or crochet. 02710
Reposted by Politree-𝚖𝚘𝚡 @moxiest.art · 26/01/2026not productive: "here's all the reasons you should be understanding about why I was wrong." productive: "I was wrong. you were right. how can I help now?" and then STOP trying to get people to stop being mad at you. they're going to be mad a while. that's okay. just eat it and try to do better. 221063
Reposted by PolitreeBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Get off Twitter, it is the only way these oafs investigate anything. It is literally dangerous to your speech rights to be or appear on that website. 7942611125
Reposted by PolitreeMore Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 27/01/2026"...represents a moral failure to protect those in our community," says the letter to management." www.businessinsider.com/target-emplo...businessinsider.comHundreds of Target employees urge the company to keep ICE out of stores. Read the letter to leadership.More than 275 employees signed a letter to Target leadership that outlined four steps they say the company should take in response to ICE. 427072
Reposted by PolitreeCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 27/01/2026We finally got gun-control. 22948061082
Reposted by Politreesam @samthielman.com · 27/01/2026You know what state famously loves out-of-towners and has the mildest winters in the lower 48? That’s correct, Maine 1750751
Reposted by Politreedaviss @daviss.org · 27/01/2026CNN reporting that a week before Alex Pretti was killed, 5 agents tackled him and he suffered a broken rib. CNN says he stopped his car after he saw ICE agents interacting with a family on foot and began to blow his whistle. Source tells CNN Pretti believed “That day he thought he was going to die” 14768662125
Reposted by Politreemardia @originalmardia.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Our fight against ICE and fascism isn’t close to over. They’re ramping up their attacks in Maine, and if you can, consider donating to this local org. 0106
Reposted by PolitreeWithout History @withouthistoryband.bsky.social · 27/01/2026The infrastructure to support people targeted by the state and the judicial system is incredibly important and absurdly underfunded. Even more essential in the states with cash bail and all the rest of it. The action isn't over till everyone is home so plan for it. 212953
Reposted by PolitreeSheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 27/01/2026So do you want more civil disobedience and direct action? It's possible. YOU can make it possible. Support bail funds. I guarantee there are some in your state. Support legal funds for direct action groups. Support rent funds and food funds for protests. 219659
Reposted by PolitreeSheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 27/01/2026That means someone needs to pay the person's bills in the meantime. Getting arrested, even without a conviction, often means lost jobs, lost healthcare, and lost housing, which has knock-on effects that last for years. And no, the state doesn't compensate you for any of that even if they lose. 117223
Reposted by PolitreeA K @aklingus.bsky.social · 24/01/2026I agree that we can’t make Alex Pretti a Benedictine monk because that’s a trap, but we can talk about the good things we did because people will see and hear them and think “I do those things too” 449845
Reposted by PolitreeCJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The whole interview is worth it 6055952006
Reposted by PolitreeAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The DHS funding bill is effectively dead in the Senate. 25471351497
Reposted by PolitreeJared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Wind chill is -11 in Minneapolis right now, btw. That’s how angry people are 5726224
Reposted by PolitreeWorld’s Biggest Stagflation Truther @corncobanalysis.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Gallego confirmed he's a no on DHS to go with Rosen, CCM, and others. I don't think any Dem Senator has confirmed they are a yes. 34789133
Reposted by PolitreeDan Hinkel @danhinkel.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Worth noting that one reason you’re benefitting so fully from the Star-Tribune’s timely, extensive coverage of unfolding events is that it’s a metro newspaper that hasn’t been systematically starved to further enrich shareholders and executives. 2250121163
Reposted by PolitreeCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Both of Nevada's senators--Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen--have officially come out against the DHS funding bill following the execution of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis this morning. This effectively ends the DHS funding bill in the Senate. 8787241874