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Rum Court Rules @courtrum.bsky.social · Jun 22

Radiation dangers of three nuclear sites struck by the US

Risks from one of the three Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” by the US are concerning atomic scientists.

www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

Radiation dangers of three nuclear sites struck by the US

Risks from one of the three Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” by the US are concerning atomic scientists.

www.smh.com.au

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Jun 22

The United States never has enough money to keep people alive at home but always has enough money to kill people overseas.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Jun 22

The American people were lied to about Vietnam, with tragic consequences.

The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences.

The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.

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50501 Veterans @50501veterans.bsky.social · Jun 22

Statement on the US bombing of Iran. #50501Veterans #50501Movement

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Alexander Howard @digiphile.bsky.social · Jun 21

Authorities should be clearly identifying themselves with badges & uniforms, not inviting copycat vigilantes & militias to mimic them. civic-texts.ghost.io/on-juneteent...

The predictable outcome of plainclothes police with masks: ICE impersonators are on the rise.

ICE impersonators on the rise: Arrests made as authorities issue national warning | CNN

Authorities in three states have made arrests in connection with individuals impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, as tensions rise amid a nationwide immigration crackdown.

www.cnn.com

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Robert Saint Lawrence @robertsaintlawrence.social · Jun 21

#SantaAna

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 15

History has shown the same statement of nationalism in 1934.
This nationalism encouraged people to turn on neighbors, friends
and family to be more patriotic.

awkword @awkword.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father’s Day. Whether you’re in Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, or anywhere else in the US, stay inside if you’re not white, cis and Christian. This is real.

A tweet from DHSgov: Help your country locate and arrest illegal aliens. To report criminal activity, call 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423). | illustration: Uncle Sam hanging a sign that reads “Help your country… and yourself… Report all foreign invaders”

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 15

Women and children escaping domestic abuse are the new targets?
Are we making America great to have masked men enter and
"detain" those who are already victims of violence?
#women #children #raids

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · Jun 14

ICE raids at domestic violence shelters abandon survivors of abuse and embolden their attackers.

I’ve introduced legislation to block ICE enforcement at domestic violence shelters and similarly sensitive locations. Congress must pass it now. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

LA's ICE raids are impacting domestic violence shelters

These programs "should be safe sanctuaries—and we can't even guarantee that anymore."

www.motherjones.com

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · Jun 14

ICE raids at domestic violence shelters abandon survivors of abuse and embolden their attackers.

I’ve introduced legislation to block ICE enforcement at domestic violence shelters and similarly sensitive locations. Congress must pass it now. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

LA's ICE raids are impacting domestic violence shelters

These programs "should be safe sanctuaries—and we can't even guarantee that anymore."

www.motherjones.com

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 15

It's a mockery that the Republicans who shout about it also employ
them for their labor. Look at every State, industry and homeowner
who has or still is employing them.
It's not that they are American stealing jobs; they are paid less
intentionally.

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 15

The parade mocked the sacrifices of the veterans and Americans,
as cuts to the VA, benefits are diverted and Tariffs ensure
the cost of living is more.
America can celebrate when we have universal healthcare or prevent masked men stopping non-whites on roads or going to elementary schools.

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 15

I'm sure most veterans would agree a parade doesn't provide
any benefit to Veterans or Americans. Closing and defunding
programs that veterans, farmers and Americans have fought for
and having a parade mocks those sacrifices.
Fully fund the VA and give us universal healthcare to celebrate. 🎉

Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 15

A previous SC law clerk and Law Professor, Leah Hiltman gives a behind the scenes understanding of the Supreme Court and how
the 60 or so cases heard a year are those that will impact a large majority of American lives.
#democracy #Elias #justice #Supreme #Court #law

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Jun 15

A perfect Sunday podcast!

"Strict Scrutiny" host and Michigan Law Professor @leahlitman.bsky.social joins me to discuss the Supreme Court’s long game, teaching constitutional law, and my argument that she is the Democratic Joe Rogan.

I hope you watch and enjoy! youtu.be/fVgaHu5jCFU

The Supreme Court's Powered by GOP Lies and Bad Vibes | "Strict Scrutiny" Host Leah Litman

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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

BORDER PATROL: “Are you an 🇺🇸 citizen?”

🔥 NATIVE AMERICAN WOMAN: “FIRST ONES. We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us… what are you? You’re not first born. You’re not from this f*ckin’ land. Punk-as* b*tches.”

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jun 14

Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.

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Mjkwho @mjkwho.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

Non white American citizens have been either detained or
imprisoned after showing proof of citizenship to a judge like
the young man in Florida. Check points have been used to identify
non-white car occupants, then they are stopped and asked for ID.
Aren't seeking criminals or use a warrant.

Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

What do they know about the suspect and possible motive.
Remember the outrage when a healthcare executive was murdered and the large reward offered as well as the man power used to
track the suspect down. Equal Justice ⚖️

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

An 80 year old Veteran was arrested after protesting at the Supreme Court. The officers zip-tied his hands behind his back even though
he was using a walker and led him away.
Wasn't he a hero like the Jan 6th protesters????
#veterans #protests #arrests #eighty

therealdwoo.bsky.social 🚣🏻‍♂️🏡 @therealdwoo.bsky.social · Jun 14

Is this who we are now? 🫣😑

Arresting 80yo veterans for protesting against a POTUS
who has gone full-tilt autocrat?

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

Actor and Activist Mark Buffalo joined the New York city protest.
He spoke of the importance of the national protests and noted that
these protests are just the beginning in the fight for democracy.
#Ruffalo #protest #NYC #democracy #America #fifty

Trump ‘doesn’t care about any of our founding fathers’ principles’: Mark Ruffalo joins NYC protests

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

All the tax money "supposedly" saved this year has been wiped out with the parade today. Fiscal responsibility?

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

The Republicans claimed that they were saving America money by
stopping the USAID program, yet they don't stop to realize that the prevention of disease in poor countries stops the spread from coming here. And now, China is filling the gap.

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

Those who oppose healthcare for the entire country of people need
to remember that it costs Americans nothing for everyone to be covered. Immigrants pay a higher percent in taxes than billionaires
while they work here.

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Samiam @shirllymarkiewicz.bsky.social · Jun 14

It's encouraging to see people ask questions instead of believing
what mainstream media and the administration feeds America.
NOT asking enough questions and blindly believing politicians is
how countries turn into a 1934 one.