Reposted by Gail FredlundAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5hI for one think it’s bad that the president can just say crazy stuff all day every day and 99% of it doesn’t make the news because we’ve normalized having an insane president 644170064000
Reposted by Gail FredlundCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 2hIt never ceases to amaze me that the sort of men who claim women are too impulsive and emotional to be leaders are the same ones who swear sober men become completely incapacitated in reason and empathy in the presence of a drunk woman. 854281
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026The agency that has regularly turned to deadly force needs a robot dog with a radio to de-escalate tense situations. 2239
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026thanks, super intelligence. very cool. 03410
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026And yes: state overreach comes for us all in the end. But we don’t need to make such wild connective leaps to get there while ignoring the people it’s designed to harm. 0134
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026There’s a new article making the rounds about ERO ONE. And while I’m glad the program is beginning to get attention, this piece materially misses the point of what ERO ONE is, and centers activists as the victims instead of vulnerable migrants and their communities. 1196
Reposted by Gail FredlundWhitney Curry Wimbish @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social · 15hThe mortality reviews that ICE published late last week show that medical neglect is widespread in Trump's concentration camps — something immigrants, advocates and attorneys have said for years, and which ICE routinely denies. New from me in @prospect.org.prospect.orgDisturbing Pictures of Neglect in ICE Mortality Reviews - The American ProspectThe federal government released dozens of mortality reviews of immigrants who died in detention in recent years. They show a uniform pattern of medical neglect. 7528240
Reposted by Gail FredlundSt. John Barned-Smith @stjbs.bsky.social · 13hNEW: ICE published — then removed — internal mortality reviews detailing medical failures in detainee deaths across U.S. www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...sfchronicle.comICE published — then removed — internal reports detailing medical failures in detainee deaths across U.S.The reports, briefly posted online, examined the deaths of 33 people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody between September 2019 and January 2026. 0217135
Reposted by Gail Fredlundamanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 12hReceived a phone call this morning letting me know they started moving people from Guantanamo Bay to Somalia late last week. Working on getting in contact with them now. 121584
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 01/09/2026As a volunteer investigative team, we never ask for money. But we back people doing the work on the ground. We report on the detention and enforcement system. Asylee Women Enterprise supports the PEOPLE living under it. They need a permanent home in Baltimore. If you can give, please do.givebutter.comA Forever Home for Asylee Women Enterprise (AWE)We’re asking people who believe in our mission to help us reach our goal and build a permanent home for AWE and the communities we serve. 28542
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 10h"And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for those pesky NEPA reviews!"courthousenews.comCiting environmental concerns, Colorado sues DHS to block new immigration detention facilityThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced plans over the summer to contract with the GEO Group to renovate and run a former state prison as a 1,200-bed immigration detention center in Hudson,... 29025
Reposted by Gail FredlundMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/09/2026Speaker Mike Johnson is warning of a “nightmare scenario” if Republicans lose the House: Democrats could investigate Trump, his family, his Cabinet, GOP donors and powerful business figures.meidasnews.comMAGA Speaker Johnson Calls Trump Family Investigations a ‘Nightmare’ Ahead of MidtermsWith control of Congress at stake in November, Johnson warned that Democratic committees would investigate Trump, his family, cabinet officials and major donors—and claimed that accountability would t... 10904170904
Reposted by Gail FredlundCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I heard through the grapevine that Sen. Eric Schmitt has 18 staffers on his legislative team: 17 men and one woman. The woman on his staff deals exclusively with foreign policy, which means today's disaster during the hearing was all by conservative men who don't know sports. 321016172
Reposted by Gail FredlundPublic Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is what Congress is doing instead of regulating AI or giving us healthcare. 45527
Reposted by Gail FredlundSenator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 29/09/2026Most Americans would probably think that labeling $10 million worth of contraceptives as “abortion inducing” and then trying to set it on fire is crazy. But Trump literally did that. So I talked to some women about the future of birth control, and I think they agree–we should keep birth control! 68822
Reposted by Gail FredlundMore comment than question rly @mn-snow-show.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The best part is when one of this dipshit’s young minions holds up a giant junior high science project board 🪧 that is intended as a gotcha! when they don’t know the difference between ATL Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball lollll 2648884
Reposted by Gail FredlundBrian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026incredible lack of ball knowledge to confuse the atlanta hawks with the iowa hawkeyes women’s basketball team. it’s impressive how little they know about sports 621056181
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026It appears to have a telescoping arm. 371
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026ICE says only RADeCO could supply its robot dogs. But the arm, camera and radios on ICE's list match what Boston Dynamics sells in its own public safety kit. RADeCO's one unique product, its detection software, is listed as optional. 1368
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026As contract nerds, this is wild. ICE posted a market research notice on Aug. 28, and two companies responded. ICE ruled out one offering a standard Boston Dynamics Spot, never opened the order to bidding, and gave RADeCO a sole-source award on Sept. 25. 13911
Reposted by Gail FredlundProject Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 29/09/2026UPDATE: ICE says it bought four robot dogs for $1.3 million in part for cross-border tunnel operations. It also says the robots will help tactical teams, listen for movement inside buildings, and look on top of closets and bunk beds.projectsaltbox.comICE buys $1.3 million in robot dogs from Connecticut companyThe agency bought the robots without seeking competing bids, and chose a version built to detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards. 2919091
Reposted by Gail FredlundMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Isn't it nice when there's something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheUnredactedEPSTEIN-Files 880329778289
Gail Fredlund @walk94.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The SC granted immunity to Felon 47 is a “mistake” of huge magnitude. 000
Reposted by Gail FredlundThe Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The wheels are coming off yet Senate GOP can't quit Trump. A week of panic as well as paralysis. A THREAD. 726252
Reposted by Gail FredlundNorth Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 28/09/2026The Trump administration has, once again, infuriated lawmakers from both political parties by using a controversial maneuver to cancel funding previously approved by Congress. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com buff.ly/DPXkDaZbuff.lyTrump administration revokes $810M approved by Congress for refugee aid and more • North Dakota MonitorThe Trump administration has, once again, infuriated lawmakers from both political parties by using a controversial maneuver to cancel funding previously approved by Congress. 24930
Reposted by Gail FredlundNash @radiodeadair.com · 28/09/2026All it took was getting kicked out of the White House press room and suddenly CNN remembers that "lie" is a word. 434559899
Reposted by Gail FredlundGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“The president has repeatedly exhibited bizarre conduct in the public eye. Not only does that include taking naps during public events, but also erratic behavior, slurred speech, appearing lost or disoriented, and sporting mysterious bruises.” newrepublic.com/post/215938/... 917120574022
Reposted by Gail FredlundKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026When they get back in power, Democrats need to go all-in on higher education. We need a campaign of reinvestment in public universities across the country that makes the Morrill Land-Grant Act look like nothing by comparison *and* a GI Bill of Rights-style program of tuition grants. 20752341418
Reposted by Gail FredlundJoanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Spent the evening with Julian Zelizer in conversation before an audience at Horace Mann School. Great fun—and the students asked great questions! 41004
Reposted by Gail Fredlundweb_rant @webrant.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🎶 Peter Thiel knows about the antichrist bsky.app/profile/gild... 042
Reposted by Gail FredlundGil Durán @gilduran.com · 28/09/2026What a shock…I have been barred from Peter Thiel’s Nashville Antichrist lectures despite buying a ticket. Was it something I said? As the world’s foremost expert on Thiel’s Antichrist obsession, I take great umbrage. This aggression will be answered. 781085243
Reposted by Gail FredlundAlex Gibney @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The trailer for my new film, "Musk," has just been released. 7437611251
Reposted by Gail FredlundScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Grassley has repeatedly made clear to Iowa GOP grandees that in the event of his death in office, he expects his grandson and designated heir, Pat Grassley, speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, to succeed to his senate seat. Applying the principle of dynastic succession. 70562259
Reposted by Gail FredlundBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 26/09/2026Elon Musk’s super PAC is ramping up spending on key races in the midterm elections, filings show, a blitz Democrats are seeking to offset with fundraising appeals to counter the billionaire’s moneybloom.bgElon Musk PAC Ramps Up Midterms Spending to Help RepublicansElon Musk’s super PAC is ramping up spending on key races in the midterm elections after a slow start, Federal Election Commission filings show, a blitz Democrats are seeking to offset with appeals to their supporters to counter the billionaire’s money. 24200106
Reposted by Gail FredlundUNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 26/09/2026Last night, russia has again attacked Kyiv, targeting residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure. Terror never stops — people rely on air defenses to protect them: u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?... 8299138
Reposted by Gail FredlundSenator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 26/09/2026Trump’s summit with Xi left too many questions unanswered. This is one of them. 18615234
Reposted by Gail FredlundBrian Lyman @brianlyman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A 48% drop in employees at National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Yikes. 7514221
Reposted by Gail FredlundBrian Lyman @brianlyman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026My column from Monday. The emerging consensus to drop Alabama’s grocery tax (yes, non-Alabamians, we tax food) is a reminder that Alabama is only a low-tax state if you own a forest or reside in the top federal income tax bracket, and that we need top-to-bottom tax reform.alabamareflector.comCommentary: The grocery tax must go. But Alabama's tax system needs a complete overhaul. | Alabama ReflectorAlabama taxes people based largely on how important the state government views them. And that makes life in this state more expensive. 13366115
Reposted by Gail FredlundCoCo ✌🏼💛🕊️ @coco.sheshed.rocks · 26/09/2026Good Morning ☀️ I live in the Midwest, where America’s beauty surrounds me ♥️ My political views are simple: protect this land, our communities and our future from billionaires who put profit and power above people. Stand up. Speak out. Protect what is ours. #SheShed #VoteBlue 🗳️🇺🇸 17485129
Reposted by Gail FredlundAlan Wessman @alanwessman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This piece reinforces a couple of thoughts I’ve been mulling over: 1. “Thou shalt not bear false witness” is far more important than our society values it 2. We are committing untold acts of friendly fire by not being careful when taking our verbal shots at people, wounding those whom we’d protect 1144098
