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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 20h

"Sinister, Malevolent, Venomous: Stephen Miller Is Like No Other White House Aide in Modern US History"

Miller, the deputy White House chief of staff, has never hidden his disfigured & dangerous psyche. But now Trump has empowered him to execute his fascist impulses, writes John Harwood for Zeteo.

Sinister, Malevolent, Venomous: Stephen Miller Is Like No Other White House Aide in Modern US History

Miller, the deputy White House chief of staff, has never hidden his disfigured and dangerous psyche. But now Donald Trump has empowered him to execute his fascist impulses.

zeteo.com

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 1d

Because we should be relying on the Supreme Court Justices for their medical expertise instead of the actual medical experts.

Conservative justices reveal their distrust of medical expertise on LGBTQ+ issues | CNN Politics

For the second time this year in a major controversy over treatment for LGBTQ youths, Supreme Court justices revealed their reluctance to accept a medical consensus.

www.cnn.com

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 3d

And CNN bailing him out by claiming there was a "technical issue."🙄

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 3d

The cruelty and inhumane treatment of those who do not conform with their image continues.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 3d

The Supreme Court appears ready to side with Trump in bringing back “gay conversion therapy.”

This practice involves physically abusing teenagers to try to turn them heterosexual, including with electric shocks and chemically-induced nausea.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 5d

Miller’s apparent elevation to shadow president and his seeming intent to declare an end to the constitutional order would, in any other administration, be treated as a executive branch meltdown that was immensely embarrassing for the president and requiring Miller’s immediate removal

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 5d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 5d

Trump and his sycophants don't care. They will continue as they want while they appeal. Then, the Supreme Court will rubber stamp their actions.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 7d

According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...

‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building

YouTube video by MSNBC

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 7d

Someone stole the Pride decal (same as my profile pic) off of my car. Looks like I will have to get more to replace it. Until then, I am flying my Pride flag high and mighty in front of my house.

5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 7d

For those of you who are hopeful our highest military leaders will stand up to King Frump, don't bet your house on it.

Oregon National Guard's adjutant general writes to troops ahead of Portland mobilization: 'I know this isn't easy'

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold acknowledged that some soldiers might have "strong feelings" about the mission, also warning that they might face hostility.

www.kgw.com

5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 7d

Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery in El Segundo, sending plumes across South Bay

An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, causing massive balls of flames that could be seen for miles.

www.latimes.com

5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 7d

Not routine, but the last refinery fire nearby was Torrance Refinery in 2022.

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 7d

No. Only when something goes wrong and it catches fire.

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, definitely.

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 7d

Chevron refinery in El Segundo. This is the view from our roof.

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 8d

This is why Trump doesn't care whether something he does is illegal. The Supreme Court will just rubber stamp it without comment.

5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 9d

If Hegseth wants to be called a SOW, I am happy to oblige.

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 10d

Our cities are not training grounds for the military, and they should never be.

Trump floats using Chicago, other Democrat-led cities as military training ground, troops coming 'very soon'

Trump’s wide-ranging and unprecedented address to military leaders in Quantico, Virginia comes a day after Gov. JB Pritzker said he’ had received word that the Department of Homeland Security wants to...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10d

NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.

I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.

Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”

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5footwonder.bsky.social @5footwonder.bsky.social · 11d

Looks like Trump and his goons got outplayed by China again.

Camerawoman Captures Scott Bessent’s Texts, Exposing White House Panic

Why we all need screen protectors, feat. Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary.

newrepublic.com

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