Stephen Thornber @stephenthornber.bsky.social · 21/06/2026 goodlawproject.org/s/c2e765goodlawproject.orgWe’re suing Farage’s Reform in the High Court | Good Law ProjectUpdate (25 March 2025): We’ve just filed a landmark legal claim against Reform UK at the High Court. 000
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/02/2026Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal." 12725596818103
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 03/02/2026How did they redact abusers but not the victims? And they expect us to believe 40 nude photos went unnoticed? That’s exactly why people think the DOJ did this on purpose, to shame these women for coming forward. 780127535000
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Pete 👎 ABOLISH ICE 👎 @barrelbucket.bsky.social · 01/02/2026arstechnica.com/tech-policy/... #ICEOUT #fascism #terroristsarstechnica.comICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her faceGlobal Entry and Precheck revoked three days after incident, court filing says. 26453512507
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 01/02/2026🚨VERY IMPORTANT! THIS THURSDAY MPs will be holding a debate on incurable secondary breast cancer. It will be a chance for MPs to raise important issues around data collection and access to life-extending treatments. PLEASE TAG/EMAIL YOUR MP AND ASK THEM TO BE THERE🙏❤️ youtu.be/GAs1aDqmVyg?...youtu.be🚨THIS THURSDAY MPs will be holding a very important debate on incurable secondary breast cancer YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic 159047
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/02/2026I guess they are pretty upset. For some reason. 909298828957
Stephen Thornber @stephenthornber.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Absolutely. I’ve been calling for this even before I was old enough to vote! act.38degrees.org.uk/act/ban-seco...act.38degrees.org.ukBan second jobs for MPs🚨 MPs should work for us – not for a second paycheck. Some are earning tens of thousands from other work while neglecting their real job: representing their constituents. Sign the petition to ban seco... 000
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack. 25306664615873
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/01/2026Recall that Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered not long ago by a fake cop who showed up at their door looking like this guy 6143235712200
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/01/2026the White House's official X account gloats over the arrest of Don Lemon with a chains emoji 152289273251
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning I was sent this video of agents at her door: 646133357098
Reposted by Stephen Thornber MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/01/2026Why did DEA agents arrest independent journalist Georgia Fort? 22334171308
Reposted by Stephen Thornber MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/01/2026Independent journalist Georgia Fort was also arrested by federal agents earlier for reporting on the church protest in Minneapolis. She was live streaming when agents arrived to take her into custody. 23853292401
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 30/01/2026A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.nytimes.comHow ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are 818162869893
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Konstantin Kisin straight up lying on #bbcqt Douglas Alexander: “When Fraser Nelson put it to you that Rishi Sunak is absolutely english… you said “he’s a brown Hindu, how is he english?” Kisin: “No, that’s not what I said...” 57496188
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/01/2026Liam is in ICE custody and his health is deteriorating. Joaquin Castro says Liam is depressed, lethargic, sleeping excessively and barely eating, repeatedly asking about his mom, and when he can go home. He’s withdrawn and not the bright preschooler he was just days ago. LIAM NEEDS A DOCTOR 1/2 55381474341
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Distill Social @distillsocial.bsky.social · 20/10/2025With government services frozen and federal workers told to stay home, the ultimate symbol of political disconnect is now a construction site: a wrecking crew is actively demolishing parts of the historic East Wing to make way for President Trump's multi-million dollar ballroom. 43303156
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 20/10/2025This is a grassroots campaign: “Abughazaleh reports over $1.1 million in individual contributions under $200, making up around 74% of her contribution totals. In contrast, over 90% of Biss’ campaign contributions come from big-money donations of over $200.” dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/20/c...dailynorthwestern.comBiss and Abughazleh neck-and-neck in Democratic primaryOver the past three months, 17 active Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District reported a total of $4.7 million flooding into the competitive race. All the congressional candidat... 342371524
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Pete Hegseth conducted a live fire exercise over I-5 as part of a made-for-Fox stunt for him and Vance which had a misfire that struck a Highway Patrol vehicle and could have killed people? Who could have foreseen this? 30747461487
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/10/2025Anand Giridharadas to Andrew Cuomo: "First of all, governor, it's 'Mamdani.' This is a very big, diverse city you want to lead. We should get the names right." 873154112799
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 20/10/2025The turnout at No Kings rallies across Illinois’ Ninth District and the country gave me hope for the future of our democracy. Stay tuned for more clips from my conversations with voters! 925201822
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 20/10/2025omg! "Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House... "Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... 3702136675720
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Just arrived on the scene at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Here less than 10 minutes when agents charged out of the facility and used a pale yellow gas that caused tears and coughing in crowd members. Also shot munitions at those retreating. 891718718
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Nicole Foy @nicolefoy.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents. I did it because the government isn’t. This is what I found. 300171727988
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Forbes @forbes.com · 17/10/2025Andrew did not explicitly mention his alleged ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Friday, but noted he denies “the accusations against me.”forbes.comPrince Andrew Gives Up Royal Titles Following Scrutiny Around Epstein ConnectionsAndrew did not explicitly mention his alleged ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Friday, but noted he denies “the accusations against me.” 2831765435
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Los Angeles came out in droves. #NoKings 639339138244
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 18/10/2025An astonishingly large crowd! Chicago 9054337811355
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 18/10/2025No kid should ever have to protest or advocate for their friends’ basic humanity. But they’re standing up at No Kings anyway. 236198473846
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17/10/2025We’re back at the Broadview Processing Center protesting ICE this morning. The good news? They tore down the unlawful fence we demanded come down. The bad news? We’re still lacking accountability, transparency, and our First Amendment rights. Join us today at 1930 Beach Street. See you soon. 18696992392
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Cops led us into the street as the new “protest zone” and then beat us repeatedly. Got hit in the face with a baton. Leaving to pick up my friends who were arrested. Stay safe out there. 787221327613
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17/10/2025This is potentially a massive story. Did DOJ plan for survivors? Do they have sufficient evidence to prosecute? What is US jurisdiction to prosecute? Where will they go next? When is their court date? Will they be indicted? Held at Gitmo? Returned to Venezuela? Be Epsteined? 660101323856
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Elizabeth @underthesea62.bsky.social · 17/10/2025This is such a BS. George Santos spent less than 4 mo of a 7 yr sentence and is a free man as of today www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...pbs.orgTrump commutes 7-year prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud casePresident Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity th... 283
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17/10/2025This morning, I was hit in the face by a baton. I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end. 2014245699198
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17/10/2025It must really make everyone working at US Attorneys Offices around the country and DOJ, from prosecutors to staff, proud to know that you serve under an admin that has wiped out the convictions and/or sentences of every Republican convicted of a crime over the last decade. 381783534
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12/10/2025I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning. There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community. 242180833871
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 12/10/2025After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation Depraved. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...miamiherald.comHe was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took himSubramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation. 632149297338
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Make your plans to attend a #NoKings event on Saturday, October 18th. Millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Please join in! You'll see me at one of the events. www.nokings.orgnokings.orgNo KingsAs the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ... 9725901142
Reposted by Stephen Thornber C.C. White @clarencecwhite.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Downtown Detroit will awaken with dances and drum beats to honor Indigenous culture and resilience. For the first time in over 30 years, there will be a powwow downtown.The Powwow will take place in Hart Plaza on Monday, October 13, from noon to 6 p.m. www.michiganpublic.org/arts-life/20...michiganpublic.orgPowwow returns to downtown Detroit for first time in 30+ yearsFor the first time in more than 30 years, downtown Detroit will host a powwow. Drummers, dancers, and vendors will be in Hart Plaza Monday from noon to 6 p.m. 213741
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 11/10/2025This is what it looks like when your community stands up. 257165163975
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Here is a reporter who deserves to be remembered. kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-jo...kyivindependent.comUkrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom HeroThe IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need... 5744951407
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Kaukab Stewart @kaukabstewart.bsky.social · 09/10/2025The Tories want to come for YOUR human rights. I won’t let that happen 💪 95929
Reposted by Stephen Thornber ProPublica @propublica.org · 10/10/2025Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show. She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms. (Published June)propublica.orgKristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political DonationsA dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics requirem... 1271168437450
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10/10/2025WAKE UP, AMERICA! 329121425342
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 10/10/2025Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in. 570241926284
Stephen Thornber @stephenthornber.bsky.social · 10/10/2025The Greens offer fairness, equality, and a path back to the EU. Labour have betrayed their base and sold out the country. Reform riding high on hate, fuelled by UK media, is a national disgrace. 010
Stephen Thornber @stephenthornber.bsky.social · 10/10/2025The Greens offer fairness, equality, and a path back to the EU. Labour have betrayed their base and sold out the country. Reform riding high on hate, fuelled by UK media, is a national disgrace. 000
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Private Eye offers up an excellently scornful commentary on the relentless polling. It’s become ridiculous and has oversimplified our politics to dangerous levels of stupid and irresponsible. 10937161303
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Mabel & I hope all our fellow Californians vote YES on Prop. 50! #FightFireWithFire 684223075174
Reposted by Stephen Thornber Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Anyone else remember that old SNL sketch in which Jon Lovitz is playing Michael Dukakis and Dana Carvey is playing George H.W. Bush and they're debating and in mid-debate Dukakis turns to the camera and says, "I can't believe I'm losing to this guy"? Yeah, *that* 25646161136