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@colliejoy.bsky.social

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Happily married grandma. Mostly here for politics and good journalism. Sometimes a funny meme or two. My dogs keep me sane.

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · Jul 17

‘Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.’ Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’
Deuteronomy 27:19 (NIV)

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 6h

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense.

www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 4h

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 4h

here’s more context to the videos DHS is putting out from Chicago.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 2h

Portland’s moment in the spotlight continues, now with a new take on the classic Kermit the Frog anthem, “Rainbow Connection.”

‘Why are there so many Trump thugs in ski masks?’: ‘Late Show’ creates Portland version of classic Kermit song

Portland’s moment in the spotlight continues, now with a new take on the classic Kermit the Frog anthem, “Rainbow Connection.”

www.oregonlive.com

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 3h

The official government account for DHS appears to be run by far-right trolls deliberately trying to provoke a response by using a term openly associated with ethnic cleansing. They will attack anyone who points this out and express faux outrage at the suggestion. They know what they are doing.

Remigration Wikipedia Page.

Not to be confused with Return migration.
Remigration is an originally European far-right proposal of ethnic cleansing via the mass deportation of non-white immigrants and their descendants, sometimes including those born in Europe, to their place of racial ancestry.
It is popular especially within the Identitarian movement. Some proponents of remigration suggest excluding some persons with non-European background from such a mass deportation, based on a varyingly defined degree of assimilation into European culture.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 5h

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 15h

This LGBTQ History Month, we’re not just honoring the past — we’re fighting for a future where all trans youth can grow up and thrive as themselves.

Blue graphic with a quote in pink and white text reading "Our son is trans. He knew he was a boy, long before he had access to social media or had met other trans people... My son is alive and has a great life because of gender-affirming care.” The quote is attributed to: Anonymous parent of a trans child

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 2h

There is no line, there is no bottom.

colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 2h

Ewwww, can’t unsee this picture.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 14h

Trump is online positively wailing about this picture, because he is weak and vain and cares exponentially more about himself than anything else. That said, if there is something Trump does not want America to see, that means it is probably something every American needs to see. Please share widely.

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 2h

Unfortunately I’m sure Trump would love to be able to do that and maybe getting us used to the idea that he can.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

“Swear her in! Swear her in!”

#TrumpEpsteinCoverup

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9h

That's twenty-seven flat-out murders. That's twenty-seven lives taken without even a semblance of a legal justification under domestic or international law.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 6h

He doesn’t know anything
He doesn’t see anything
He doesn’t have any strategy
But he is willing to lie about everything

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Kevin ANTIFA Ressler 💙🐈‍⬛ @kevinressler.bsky.social · 9h

THIS IS WHY.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 16h

So glad that @tanvi.bsky.social followed up on this group of people; those who were in Border Patrol detention centers on the days Trump took office, people from countries where deportation wasn't easy for the Trump admin, who ended up dumped in Panama to send a message to other migrants.

Tanvi Misra @tanvi.bsky.social · 16h

his summer, I went to Panama and met Jharana, a 33-year-old from Nepal who had been deported there in a group of 300 others — the 1st group to be sent to a third country. I wrote about what happened to her and others over the year for
@nymag.com -->

nymag.com/intelligence...

What Happened to The Migrants The U.S. Dumped In Panama?

Nearly 300 people were sent to a country they’d never lived in. The journey didn’t end there.

nymag.com

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Newfie912 @newfie912.bsky.social · 1d

Look it up

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 13h

This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 9h

They call it the “Hate America rally” because if they called it by its actual name “No Kings” then people would realize the rally is patriotic and pro-America.

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 12h

BREAKING: Suspect pleads guilty for attack on Gov. Shapiro's home. @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social reports.

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 9h

Food is such a good way to make people feel cared for.
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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 1d

💙 Jose Andres

Lunch Is on the House
Being in the heart of downtown DC, we love that so many of our Federal employees stop by during lunch for a Donburi at China Chilcano or a Futbol Club at Jaleo.
And just because the government is shut down doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite lunch spot—
because this time, its on us!
Join us for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at any of our participating restaurants and enjoy a free lunch item when you present your government ID-you heard that right! Dine in with us Monday through Friday and choose your favorite: a sandwich at Jaleo, a donburi at China Chilcano, a wrap or pita at Zaytinya, or a torta at Oyamel.
We've always believed in serving our community with open arms and good food-no shutdown can stop that.

colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 9h

But we can’t afford education for our kids, healthcare for our citizens or pay for our military. Is America great yet?

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 10h

It's day 13 of the shutdown. What's Trump doing?

Negotiating a budget deal? No.

Preventing premiums from doubling? No.

Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.

He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.

America first?

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colliejoy.bsky.social @colliejoy.bsky.social · 10h

Wow! This is what is needed.