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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🕊️Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican national and Houston construction business owner who was fatally shot by #ICE agents on July 7, 2026. His death has sparked major protests and calls for independent investigations into ICE conduct.
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
JUST IN: A federal judge in Ohio, describing hostility toward nonwhite immigrants expressed by President Trump/VP Vance, becomes the latest judge to order the administration to unfreeze immigrant benefit applications frozen by USCIS. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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🍦Sweet Lo’s Ice Cream🍦 @sweetlosicecream.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
100 percent of my recipes sales this month will be donated to Nolan Wells’ GoFundMe: gofund.me/b72dffae8 (verified by his mother) If you want one or some of my ice cream recipes with your donation, here is my collection: payhip.com/SweetLosIceC... Please repost and share if you can. Thank you.
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Eddie S. Glaude @esglaude.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
www.mississippifreepress.org/nolan-wells-... | This story must remain in the headlines until we find out what actually happened. A healthy dose of skepticism is warranted at this point.
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Nolan Wells’ Mother Confirms His Death After Ranger Finds Body on Horn Island
The mother of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells confirmed her son's death on Monday afternoon, hours after a park ranger found a body on Horn Island.
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Felix L. Griffin @felixlgriffin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Nolan Xavier Wells🙏🏽 Mississippi taught me the deep-seated realities regarding racial identity, solidarity, and the illusion of safety in 'white spaces'. Prayers are with the Family. Good morning, America. #FaithHopeLove #AnotherDayInAmerica #America2026
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 06/07/2026
A body was found on Horn Island as authorities searched for missing 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells.
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Body found during search for missing 18-year-old in Mississippi
A body was found on Horn Island as authorities searched for missing 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells.
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BlackskyNews 🗞️ @blackskynews.blacksky.app · 06/07/2026
18-year-old, football player, Nolan Xavier Wells was last seen on July 4th on Horn Island in dark swim trunks and sunglasses. Anyone who saw Wells is asked to call Jackson County Deputies with information to help with the search for the missing teen. #BlackskyNews www.wlox.com/video/2026/0...
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Search underway for missing Ocean Springs teen last seen on Horn Island
Authorities are searching for 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who was last seen Saturday, July 4, around 3 p.m. on Horn Island, according to Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter.
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It was 100° in Arvin as workers harvested green chili. The bushes are low to the ground so they spend their day bent over. Plus chili's contain capsaicin which can cause severe skin irritation and respiratory discomfort, so workers cover their skin as much as possible. #WeFeedYou
Workers harvesting green chili
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"Juan" sent this from where they are weeding a green chili fields in the Bakersfield CA area. "Weeding chili plants is very hard as we have to be bent over for hours at a time. By the end of the day my back hurts." #WeFeedYou
Workers weeding a green chili fields in the Bakersfield CA area.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I led a bipartisan effort to restore the 988 Lifeline's specialized crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth after they were cut by the Trump Administration. We got it passed. We got it signed into law. Now it's time for the Administration to do its job and restore the service.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
“I carry with me a photo of a Muslim child who, during my visit to Lebanon, was standing there holding a sign that said ‘Welcome, Pope Leo,’ and in this latest phase of the war, he was killed. “As a Church, I say again: as a pastor, I cannot be in favor of war.” — Pope Leo XIV
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Jax (the original) @jacqueline321.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Fk ICE.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This is BIG. After spending over $1 BILLION on the purchase of multiple commercial warehouses that ICE planned to convert into the largest jails/prisons in the nation, ICE is now largely abandoning the idea and will aim to sell off multiple warehouses at a loss.
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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 18/06/2026
Armed ICE agents shouldn't be anywhere near American polling places.
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Congressman Shri Thanedar @thanedar.house.gov · 18/06/2026
BREAKING - No ICE Facility in Romulus! We've been fighting this for months and USCIS is now planning to sell the facility. This is a huge win and I will keep fighting against ICE terrorizing our neighborhoods until we abolish ICE! www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
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ICE abandons plans for Romulus detention center, AG says
ICE will sell a Romulus warehouse instead of turning it into a detention center, according to AG Dana Nessel.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
More than one in four senior Trump Commerce Department officials reportedly have significant conflicts of interest tied to the industries they regulate. The Commerce Department should work for the American people, not special interests. www.commondreams.org/news/trump-com…
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Putting 'Americans at Risk,' 1-in-4 Trump Commerce Department Officials Have Glaring Conflicts of Interest: Analysis | Common Dreams
More than 1 in 4 senior appointees in President Donald Trump's Department of Commerce have significant "conflicts of interest," according to a report published on Wednesday, pointing to the same sort of corporate capture that is rampant across the administration.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
On Juneteenth, we remember the end of slavery in America, honor the resilience of Black Americans, and celebrate the progress our nation has made in the pursuit of freedom, equality, and opportunity. The work of expanding opportunity and justice for all continues. Happy Juneteenth.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
“Go back to India.” “You will not replace us.” Those were the chants of white supremacists outside a Texas city hall just weeks ago. Whether directed at Hindus, Muslims, Jews, or any other community, hate has no place in America. We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder against all forms of bigotry.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Todd Blanche’s mishandling of the Epstein files should disqualify him from leading the Department of Justice. That’s why I sent a letter with my colleagues to Senate Majority Leader Thune urging the Senate to reject Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Illinois’ Eighth District: Show us what connects you to America. As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, I'm launching an America250 Photo Contest for IL-08 residents. Submit a photo by **June 26** for a chance to be featured on my social media: IL08.America250@mail.house.gov
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It was 88°at 1pm as farmworkers harvested peppers in Arvin CA. It's hard work as the plants grow close to the ground so workers need to bend over for long periods. With the current heat, workers begin at first light and keep a steady pace until the day’s quota is done. #WeFeedYou
Workers harvesting peppers
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Since the start of the Epstein investigation, Todd Blanche hasn’t been protecting the public: he’s been protecting Donald Trump. Americans deserve answers about his role in withholding Epstein information and elevating Ghislaine Maxwell’s claims.
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Japanese American National Museum @jamuseum.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
“There weren’t a lot of stories about Japanese Americans, about Asian Americans, even about people of color or any other kind of marginalized identities...a lot of our authors are really working to make sure that those stories are being told now.” www.inclusivevoicesmedia.com/p/children-l...
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Children Learn Japanese American History Through the Power of Storytelling
LOS ANGELES — Inside the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, children sat with picture books, made bracelets and listened to stories that carried the weight of history in language meant...
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
"Mariana", a single mother, is harvesting strawberries in Oxnard CA. "I'm worried. The strawberry season is winding down early. I barely make enough to pay the rent. By this late stage of the season, my back aches with exhaustion as I try to make every last dollar." #WeFeedYou
Farm worker in a strawberry field
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Earlier this week, I joined a bipartisan majority in passing a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s illegal war in Iran. Congress cannot sit on the sidelines while America is dragged deeper into another costly war with no end in sight. The legislation now heads to the Senate.
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Salinas CA farm workers are harvesting strawberries in the rain. "We must keep working in this weather, otherwise we'll lose our jobs. It's difficult because our clothing gets wet. The cold makes it worse as we get the shivers. But we can't afford to lose our jobs." #WeFeedYou
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Anishinabek Nation @anishinabeknation.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Region 3 Anishinaabemowin Language Circle Steering Committee held its Stand-Up Ceremony in Chippewas of Rama First Nation this week. This marks an important milestone in advancing the process toward Anishinaabemowin language teacher certification!
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Nithya Raman @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Only 62% of Angelenos live within a 10-minute walk of a park. In Chicago and New York, it’s nearly 99%. That’s not just unfair, it’s dangerous. Neighborhoods without shade and green space face hotter streets and dirtier air. My plan cuts red tape and invests in a greener, cooler LA for everyone.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and our freedoms. We remember their courage, mourn their loss, and recommit ourselves to building a nation worthy of their sacrifice.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
New analysis shows President Trump’s illegal war with Iran has already cost Americans more than $40 billion in higher gas and diesel prices. Trump's unauthorized war abroad is becoming a costly tax on working families at home. www.commondreams.org/news/gas-price…
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Trump's Iran War Has Already Cost Americans Over $40 Billion Extra on Gas and Diesel | Common Dreams
President Trump's illegal war on Iran has cost American consumers over $40 billion at the fuel pump.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Days after the horrific attack at a San Diego mosque, and as some politicians traffic in Islamophobia, I discussed the rise in anti-Muslim hate at an Intelligence Committee hearing marking 25 years since 9/11. We should call this what it is: dangerous bigotry — and confront it wherever it appears.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congress cannot allow the Trump Administration to start another unauthorized war — in Cuba or anywhere else. As we work to end the war in Iran, Congress must act preemptively to prevent another illegal conflict before it begins.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Republicans pulled a vote on the War Powers Resolution because they knew a bipartisan majority was ready to act. Congress can't be a rubber stamp as President Trump drags us deeper into an illegal war in Iran with no end in sight. www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/politics/hou…
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GOP leaders abruptly cancel House vote on Iran war powers, shielding Trump from rebuke | CNN Politics
House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote due to absences.
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@janettes-999.bsky.social @janettes-999.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The citizens of Festus, Missouri, population approximately 14,000, just voted out every single city council member who secretly approved a gigantic data center. A recall petition is also being circulated to remove the mayor and council members who were not on the ballot.
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Festus, MO Voters Oust EVERY Council Member Who Approved Data Center
YouTube video by Derrick Evans
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
My parents brought me to this country in search of a better life. That’s what America is about. Rep. Mace’s constitutional amendment to bar naturalized citizens from Congress, the federal bench, and Senate-confirmed positions is wrong. We must stand together against the bigotry and hate behind it.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
President Trump is risking another reckless conflict in Cuba while continuing an unauthorized war with Iran. We need to end the war and bring down costs for working families at home. www.ms.now/weekends-wit...
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DOJ weighs charging Cuba’s Raúl Castro as Trump turns eyes to island nation
The DOJ is weighing charges for Cuba’s Raúl Castro as CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban leaders over the weekend in a sign the Trump administration could be eyeing regime change there next. R...
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Dr. René MD 🇺🇸🩺 @drrenemd.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
To imagine many Dem voters thought Polis would be a great VP nominee. Makes me wonder who (or what) got to him 🤔 And tbh, he should resign. Shame on him‼️
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
They had contracts for prison labor at these camps?? Before they even bought them? www.projectsaltbox.com/p/contracts-...
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Contracts Show ICE Planned Detainee Labor at Warehouse Sites Slated as Short-Term Facilities
Contracts signed before the government owned either warehouse described years of detention operations, and a program to put detainees to work
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Republicans just voted AGAIN to give President Trump a blank check for an endless war with Iran — even after the War Powers deadline expired. Congress must not surrender its constitutional authority while American families pay the price. www.ms.now/news/republicans-trump-i…
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Republicans refuse to rein in Trump on Iran for the 10th time
May 31 marks the 90-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, but GOP supporters do not care. “Why should it matter?” Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., asked.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Ghislaine Maxwell should never receive a pardon — but she was far from Epstein’s only co-conspirator. The DOJ identified others years ago, yet only Epstein and Maxwell have faced prosecution while key names remain hidden from the public. Survivors deserve answers and justice.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
This week, I led a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling for a ban on congressional stock trading and the use of prediction markets by Members of Congress, their families, and staff. The American people deserve to know their elected officials are serving the public interest — not their own.
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Julie Roginsky @julieroginsky.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Why is a 76-year-old man doing all the hard work in this moment? Where are the Millennial/Gen Z artists (ahem, Taylor Swift) to shake their audiences into sobriety about what is going on? open.substack.com/pub/saltypol...
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Why is Springsteen Doing All the Hard Work?
What today's generation of best-selling artists refuses to do
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The DOJ identified multiple Epstein co-conspirators years ago — and at least six names are still being hidden from the public. Meanwhile, survivors are still waiting for justice. The cover-ups and protections for powerful people need to end.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The Trump administration has been building a system to strip legal permanent residents of their green cards, and now they have a dedicated unit to start pulling the trigger. Internal data obtained by the New York Times shows this new DHS unit has already reviewed nearly 2,900 cases,
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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A teenager in Pennsylvania is going to trial—for protesting ICE at his own high school. Then, a few weeks later on May 8, Quakertown borough broke its silence and said that Chief McElree and the officers involved will not be disciplined. www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/t...
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Trump and Hegseth claimed Iran’s military was “decimated.” New intelligence reportedly says otherwise. The American people deserve the truth before this administration drags us deeper into another forever war. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/polit…
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U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities
Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 13/05/2026
Donald Trump thinks the U.S. Treasury is his personal piggy bank. Let's be clear: the President is trying to steal $10 BILLION of taxpayer money - before a court rules. This is a massive, unprecedented scandal. Congress must stop him. I have a bill for that.
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Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Donald Trump should listen to survivors, release all remaining Epstein documents, and investigate every remaining enabler tied to Epstein’s abuse network.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The Treasury Department is still withholding Epstein-related Suspicious Activity Reports tied to $1.5 billion in wire transfers. These records must be released immediately.
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
NEW: We've spent 10 months tracking the outcomes in tens of thousands of lawsuits brought by ICE detainees amid an unprecedented detention push. It's not a cose call: judges have ruled more than 10,000 times against ICE, a 9-1 ratio. See the database: www.politico.com/news/2026/05...
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