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Wilson Cruz @wilsoncruz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In light of today’s Supreme Court ruling, PLEASE continue to go to handsoffourvote.net to CONTINUOUSLY check your registration, to register to vote, to work the polls and secure the vote during and after the election and to find ways to get involved locally.
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Hands Off Our Vote
In America, voters pick our leaders, and we decide our future.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 25/09/2026
Here’s what to know about voting in the midterms: ✅You can vote by mail. ✅You don’t need to bring a passport or birth certificate to vote. ✅It is illegal for ICE or federal troops to be at the polls. Make a plan to vote, and vote early if you can. bit.ly/3UjBBrc
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NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gave a well-connected attorney who admitted to s*xually abusing an 8-year-old boy over multiple years just a 30-day jail sentence — and let him avoid the sex offender registry. Now, Paxton is running for U.S. Senate against James Talarico with Trump’s backing.
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Solomon @solomonrmissouri.com · 16/09/2026
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Michael Harriot @michaelharriot.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I DESPERATELY need your help with something, even if it’s just sharing this skeet: I’m working on a piec about the evolution of video games and the KEY to my story is a guy named Oscar Munoz who worked for Sega in the early 1990s I’ve tried everything to find him and social media is my last resort
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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We woke up thinking about the long shadow of all the workers’ wins and even their losses. We made it free to watch the short documentary that dominated my life this year. Happy Labor Day. vimeo.com/1224659811/7...
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Power to the People, Y'all [Happy Labor Day]
Power to the People, Y’all is a character-driven documentary that explores aging, legacy, and resistance through interviews with five founding members of the Winston-Salem Chapter of the Black Panther...
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“I did not sell the Klan on hatreds. I sold it on Americanism”. -D.C. Stephenson, convicted rapist and murderer, who had incredible “success” in recruiting people to join the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920’s. If it sounds familiar, it’s because it is happening again 100 years later, all across the US.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The "constant roaring"... "It's like you're in the middle of the airport where the planes are taking off, but they never take off," she said. www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-mu...
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Elon Musk's data centers are pushing out a family that's owned land since "before people of color were allowed to"
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 25/08/2026
DHS agents secretly recorded meetings of anti-ICE protesters at churches, libraries around Minneapolis, infiltrated group chats, sought financial records, and more. The scope of the surveillance was “breathtaking,” @rlevinsonwaldman.bsky.social tells NPR.
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Churches, libraries and breweries: Inside DHS' covert surveillance operation
DHS allegedly went undercover at community meetings, subpoenaed the financial records of labor unions, and created dossiers on people at a church gathering, according to court filings.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accused the Supreme Court’s conservative majority of injecting “chaos and uncertainty” into the 2026 midterm elections Monday after the Court lifted one injunction blocking Donald Trump’s anti-mail voting executive order. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Jackson slams Supreme Court majority for injecting ‘chaos’ into midterms as voting advocates blast mail ballot ruling
Jackson said the decision creates a new bind for states and voting rights groups seeking to challenge last-minute election changes. They can be told they sued too early before a final rule is issued, ...
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Nikki Cohen @nikkicohen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Something that doesn't get talked about enough related to tariffs & the TACO strategy is the amount of productivity that is used across the economy & govt preparing for, modelling, strategizing & redoing. Companies pay the tariffs & cost of the drain on productivity... consumers foot the billl.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration plans to deploy approximately 1,000 Department of Justice election monitors across the country in November, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said Monday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump DOJ readies 1,000 election monitors for midterms
Dhillon offered one of the clearest previews yet of how the department’s Civil Rights Division intends to approach the 2026 midterms.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
From @mlk50.com: “104 children sentenced to die in prison by Tennessee — some hadn’t killed anyone… Almost all Black, prosecuted under little-known ‘felony murder rule’: If you participate in a felony and someone dies they can charge you with murder.” mlk50.com/2026/07/27/p...
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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Todd Blanche: “I am not sure of the uproar of having a Border Patrol or ICE agent at a polling location. What's the risk?” Uhm, maybe because it’s illegal? Federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 592 prohibits deploying “troops or armed men” to locations where elections are held. An AG should know this.
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Nikki Cohen @nikkicohen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I knew their "opposition" was spineless & wouldn't hold. 🌮🌮
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Reuters @reuters.com · 03/08/2026
Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina said they would support Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general, paving the way for his confirmation reut.rs/3TQaJSc
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GOP senators say they will back Blanche confirmation after he rescinds 'weaponization' fund
The agreement appears to resolve one of the highest-profile Republican revolts against Trump in Congress, ​led by two lawmakers who are due to retire at the end of this year.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Outgoing Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are reportedly undecided about Todd Blanche's nomination for AG. A single GOP "No" vote in committee this Thursday could tank Blanche's nomination entirely. Call and tell them to reject Blanche: (202) 224-3121
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A small business owner of a children's party waterslide company, Francisco Longoria, was driving down the street in a suburban neighborhood when suddenly masked men attacked. ICE thugs broke their windows, assaulted them & shot at them 3 times. “I felt like death was imminent.” #ICELawlessness
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 22/07/2026
Tomorrow, the House will vote on the NDAA, which includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF. This amendment is an existential threat to American sovereignty and democracy. Every member of Congress must vote NO.
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Nikki Cohen @nikkicohen.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
AMERICANS PAY TRUMP TARIFFS!! 🤡🤡🤡
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Nikki Cohen @nikkicohen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Not only should elected office not be inherited. But the party of "family values" has no regard for her loss or mourning. Maintaining power is more important than her or the people of SC.
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Nikki Cohen @nikkicohen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
You would think that the "thoughts & prayers" would have more regard for Sen Graham's sister than to appoint her to such a demanding position before she can even grasp her loss. Allow her to mourn her brother. It shows lack a of respect for SC & confirms that their concern is power at any cost.
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A comrade is a pastor at Middle Church and asked me to share that they have a Free Store This Sunday. Please share with others in the city. I'm told the quality of items is top notch.
Colorful flyer for Middle Church's Free Store event offering new clothing from baby to 4XL on Sunday, July 12, 10am-12pm. Location: 50 East 7th Street. Please bring a bag. All are welcome. Folded clothes image present.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 09/07/2026
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was horrifically shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, Texas. His son, Ronaldo, had to find out via social media. When anyone can be shot and killed in the street by federal agents, no one is safe from gun violence.
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Colin Allred @colinallredtx.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 26/06/2026
SCOTUS Justice Amy Coney Barrett has 2 Black Haitian kids who she adopted. Today she ruled to expel 700K Haitians who were here legally. Proximity to white supremacy is not protection from white supremacy. And proximity to Black and brown people is not exemption from being a fascist and racist.
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Martha S. Jones @marthasjones.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Happy to share my contribution - an essay on Elizabeth Freeman - and the entire NYTimes Magazine Visions of America project, in print July 4. Freeman’s bequest to us was the struggle for liberty, and that started with family. Read and please comment. We’re reading! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The Enslaved Woman Who Sued for Freedom and Emancipated Herself (Gift Article)
For the 250th anniversary, The Times Magazine asked leading historians to profile founding-era Americans whose roles in the drama have been often overlooked.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🚨BREAKING: Maryland Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit to gain access to state voter data. A big victory for our clients Maryland/DC Alliance for Retired Americans and democracy. DOJ is now 0-9 in these cases. We are undefeated.🗳️💪⚖️ www.democracydocket.com/cases/maryla...
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🚨 United States of America v. DeMarinis
Learn more here.
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Capital B @capitalb.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
To celebrate Juneteenth, Capital B is highlighting a story originally published in 2022 in partnership with Vox: As Juneteenth approaches, you’ll start to see various symbols of Blackness across the country. Ben Haith, the Juneteenth flag’s designer, shares the story and inspiration for his design.
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The Juneteenth flag, explained
The flag’s designer shares the story and inspiration for his design.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
NEW EPISODE: An anti-voting group recently released its playbook to severely restrict mail-in voting, eliminate same-day voter registration, and impose rigorous ID requirements. I break down the provisions that will make it harder for you to cast a ballot. youtu.be/3y0OtyVuc2Y?...
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Republicans Release Their "Project 2026" to Suppress Your Vote in Midterms
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Nick Pinto @nickpinto.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
You may have read about the woman who gave birth in a Brooklyn courtroom Friday night while waiting to be arraigned. I spoke to an attorney who saw the whole thing, and says it was much worse than has previously been reported, a scene of "complete violence." hellgatenyc.com/birth-in-bro...
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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This is… absolutely crazy.
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Republicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroom
The president said repeatedly that the White House ballroom would be privately funded but has raised security concerns, particularly in light of the correspondent's dinner shooting.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
NEW. The Senate Judiciary and HSGAC reconciliation bills are out. They would fund, mostly through September 2029: - $38.2 billion for ICE - $26.1 billion for CBP - $5 billion for a DHS deportation slush fund. - $1.5 billion for DOJ criminal enforcement - $1 billion for Secret Service ballroom work
TITLE ll—COMMITTEE ON
2 HOMELAND SECURITY AND
3 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
4 SEC. lll1. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PER5 SONNEL.
6 (a) PERSONNEL.—In addition to amounts otherwise
7 available, there is appropriated to the Commissioner of
8 U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026,
9 out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appro10 priated, $19,100,000,000, to remain available until Sep11 tember 30, 2029, to hire, pay, train, and equip Border
12 Patrol agents, Office of Field Operations officers, Air and
13 Marine agents, rehired annuitants, and U.S. Customs and
14 Border Protection headquarters and field support per15 sonnel.
16 (b) RESTRICTION.—None of the funds made available
17 by subsection (a) may be used to recruit, hire, or train
18 personnel for the duties of processing coordinators after
19 October 31, 2028.
TITLE ll—COMMITTEE ON THE
2 JUDICIARY
3 SEC. lll1. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.
4 In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is
5 appropriated to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and
6 Border Protection for fiscal year 2026, out of any money
7 in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
8 $3,470,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
9 2029, for hiring, paying, training, and equipping U.S.
10 Customs and Border Protection agents, and the necessary
11 support staff, and to provide other necessary expenses for
12 U.S. Customs and Border Protection mission support and
13 operations and maintenance, in order to carry out immi14 gration enforcement activities.
15 SEC. lll2. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCE16 MENT.
17 In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is
18 appropriated to the Director of U.S. Immigration and
19 Customs Enforcement for fiscal year 2026, out of any
20 money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
21 $30,725,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
22 2029, for the following purposes:
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 30/04/2026
In a city of over 8 million, just 400 people showed up to speak at the last Rent Guidelines Board hearing — where decisions about rents are made. We can do better. The next hearings are this June — show up and make your voice heard. Visit ORGANIZE.NYC.GOV to get involved.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28/04/2026
NEW: A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities whose parents or relatives receive SNAP benefits.
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The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities who...
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Michael Harriot @michaelharriot.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
When I was a kid, my oldest sister Sean was the only one allowed to use the washing machine, so it was her responsibility to wash my clothes. My sisters shared a room (it was bubble gum pink, too) which meant they had their own clothes hamper (we just called it the “dirtyclothes”).
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Chaco Canyon is sacred. As the Trump Admin rushes to push through oil and gas leasing in the greater Chaco Landscape—they announced yesterday that they will give only ONE WEEK for public comment on removing protections for this sacred place. Make your voice heard! NO to drilling in Chaco Canyon! ⬇️
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Project Home Page
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 01/04/2026
Almost 750 U.S. troops have been wounded or killed in the Middle East since October 2023, an analysis by The Intercept has found. But the Pentagon won’t acknowledge it.
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“Casualty Cover-Up”: The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East
The Pentagon has sent outdated statements on the number of U.S. troops killed or wounded during the Iran War, resulting in undercounts.
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The Watchdog Coalition @thewatchdogco.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The SAVE Act isn't securing elections—it's building barriers to silence voters. This is voter suppression by paperwork. Tell your Senators: Vote NO!
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Tell Your Senators: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Contact Congress today!
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Allen Orr @allenorr.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
“Leave her alone! What are you doing?!” ICE snatching a mom from her daughter in San Francisco’s airport (not a normal TSA function) Post: www.instagram.com/reel/DWOaZoo...
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Colorado Times Recorder @coloradotimesrecorder.com · 18/03/2026
ICE locks tens of thousands of detainees nationwide in a network of 170 "hold rooms" spread across 49 states, which are forbidden from containing beds. Today, we are publishing location and detainee information about all 170 facilities. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/03/excl...
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EXCLUSIVE: ICE Locks Thousands, Including Kids, in 170 'Hold Rooms’ Nationwide. Here's Where They Are.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency operates a network of 170 unofficial detention sites around the country, called “hold rooms,” according to agency data obtained via the Freedom of....
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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
"They told him on a Thursday that the charges were dismissed. She doesn't come out on Friday. He gets a call on Monday that she's dead." "This is obviously going to raise questions in anybody's mind." www.wtae.com/article/sist...
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Haitian immigrant seeks answers after sister found unresponsive at Pittsburgh bus stop
"This is an older brother. It's his younger sister. They told him on a Thursday that she was, the charges were dismissed, and she was going to be released. She doesn't come out on Friday. He gets a ca...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 13/03/2026
The SAVE America Act is a voter suppression scam. It would take away the rights of working people to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The Senate must reject this bill.
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 12/03/2026
BREAKING: Court orders the Trump-Vance admin’s Interior Dept to restore $14M in grant funding to groups advancing critical conservation work. This win reverses a politically motivated attack against orgs perceived to promote DEI and protects our clients' First Amendment rights.
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Court Reverses Unlawful U.S. Department of the Interior Conservation Grant Cancellations
Nearly $14 Million for Vital Conservation Environmental Work to be Released
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 09/02/2026
The SAVE Act is part of the Trump administration’s agenda to sow distrust in elections, undermine election administration, and discourage Americans from making their voices heard. bit.ly/4rA2p4R
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New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
REP. OMAR after being attacked with liquid: “We will continue! These fucking assholes are not gonna get away with this! Here is the reality people like this ugly man don’t understand — we are Minnesota Strong. We’ll stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”
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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
This is a systematic effort to violate constitutional rights as policy while keeping it secret from the public, the courts, and Congress. Yet more evidence that "reform" is not an option. The bare minimum is to abolish ICE and permanently bar all employees from future federal employment.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Stop saying Trump is threatening tariffs on European countries. He’s threatening tariffs on European *products* – but American companies and people will pay the Trump tax.
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Nikki Cohen @nikkicohen.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We were going to a concert. He had his mother drive him to my house, so that I could drive to drop her off & drive to the show. When I asked why he didn't drive, he looked out the window & ignored the question.
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