Anne Spiro
@annespiro.bsky.social
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Anne Spiro
@annespiro.bsky.social
· Nov 10
This may be an unpopular take but why is it the Dems sole responsibility to save America from Trump??
We live in a democracy where the other major party, the judiciary, the media, and (gasp!) our fellow citizens all have agency.
Trump is returning to office. That means we all failed not just Dems
We live in a democracy where the other major party, the judiciary, the media, and (gasp!) our fellow citizens all have agency.
Trump is returning to office. That means we all failed not just Dems
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Donald Trump’s DOJ just tried—and failed—to indict me in front of a grand jury.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Donald Trump’s DOJ just tried—and failed—to indict me in front of a grand jury.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
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And a curler shall lead them...
Team USA Curler Rich Ruohonen:
"We'd be remiss if we didn't at least mention what's going on in Minnesota...I am a lawyer, as you know, and we have a constitution... and what's happening in Minnesota is wrong. There's no shades of gray. It's clear."
"We'd be remiss if we didn't at least mention what's going on in Minnesota...I am a lawyer, as you know, and we have a constitution... and what's happening in Minnesota is wrong. There's no shades of gray. It's clear."
February 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM
And a curler shall lead them...
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NEWS: On Sunday, Breezy Johnson became the first American in 16 years to win the Olympic downhill gold — and the first American to medal in these Games, in any sport.
February 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
NEWS: On Sunday, Breezy Johnson became the first American in 16 years to win the Olympic downhill gold — and the first American to medal in these Games, in any sport.
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SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
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February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
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In Ukraine, when a funeral procession with a fallen soldier goes by, everyone stops whatever they are doing to stand silently. Traffic stops. Public transportation stops. Conversation stops.
In Lviv, people take this tradition a step further. Most people the procession passes take a knee.
In Lviv, people take this tradition a step further. Most people the procession passes take a knee.
February 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
In Ukraine, when a funeral procession with a fallen soldier goes by, everyone stops whatever they are doing to stand silently. Traffic stops. Public transportation stops. Conversation stops.
In Lviv, people take this tradition a step further. Most people the procession passes take a knee.
In Lviv, people take this tradition a step further. Most people the procession passes take a knee.
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I keep arguing: there are 5 ways to fight fascism:
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I keep arguing: there are 5 ways to fight fascism:
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
1) 3.5% in the streets
2) Peel off 8 Reps or 4 Sens
3) Rescue Trump catastrophe
4) Win in the courts
5) Win in November
If you've foresworn 2-5, fine. Then put everything into 1.
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Gonna write this up at more length.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
February 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Gonna write this up at more length.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
But if you believe Trump's goons will not follow the law, if you believe Trump will reverse November's election.
Your job is NOT to doom monger. It is to treat people-in-the-streets as the one remaining measure.
This is absolutely harrowing. ICE must be abolished and there must be accountability when sanity prevails.
I’m sharing Aliya’s entire opening statement. We owe it to her, and those who no longer have a voice, to watch. youtu.be/zrcW8SZtYpI?...
WATCH: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM
This is absolutely harrowing. ICE must be abolished and there must be accountability when sanity prevails.
Seems like Morag may be not-so-quiet quitting. 😂
February 4, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Seems like Morag may be not-so-quiet quitting. 😂
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Hey everyone!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Hey everyone!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
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The Fulton County search warrant & its implications for the 2026 & future elections is critically important news & not getting the coverage it merits. Read my most recent piece to get the download & understand why this is such a significant development. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Today Fulton County, Tomorrow???
On Wednesday, the FBI executed a search warrant on the Fulton County, Georgia, Elections Operation Center.
open.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:15 AM
The Fulton County search warrant & its implications for the 2026 & future elections is critically important news & not getting the coverage it merits. Read my most recent piece to get the download & understand why this is such a significant development. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Bluesky is probably not going to like hearing this, but enequivocally, the fact Democrats have been able to get *some* concessions to split DHS and the minibus is an unequivocal W for Chuck Schumer and Democrats.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Democrats block bill to avoid shutdown so Homeland Security can be decided on its own
Time is running out to reach an agreement and avoid another government shutdown
www.independent.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Bluesky is probably not going to like hearing this, but enequivocally, the fact Democrats have been able to get *some* concessions to split DHS and the minibus is an unequivocal W for Chuck Schumer and Democrats.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Sounds like Minnesota is one of the three states affected by the recalls.
January 30, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Sounds like Minnesota is one of the three states affected by the recalls.
Honestly, People has been doing the Lord's work since Trump 2.0 began.
January 30, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Honestly, People has been doing the Lord's work since Trump 2.0 began.
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Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
January 29, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
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This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
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Of course. And that’s why Dems need to lean in and work towards dismantling ICE.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Of course. And that’s why Dems need to lean in and work towards dismantling ICE.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
First no funding.
Impeach Noem.
Demand hearings on ICE’s operation in MN.
Demand that Miller resign.
Don’t let up.
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Voting NO on the DHS funding bill is the bare minimum.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
January 25, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Voting NO on the DHS funding bill is the bare minimum.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
Backing Kristi Noem’s impeachment is the bare minimum.
Holding law-breaking ICE agents legally accountable is the bare minimum.
ICE is beyond reform. Abolish it.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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Since July, I've tracked at least 2,300 cases in which federal judges have ruled ICE has illegally detained people without bond or due process.
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Since July, I've tracked at least 2,300 cases in which federal judges have ruled ICE has illegally detained people without bond or due process.
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This is one that stands out:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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No more funding for ICE. Period, full stop. This cannot be allowed to go on.
January 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM
No more funding for ICE. Period, full stop. This cannot be allowed to go on.
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Bernice King has it absolutely right. We are facing a moral crisis in this country. And we must all act together to end it.
January 25, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Bernice King has it absolutely right. We are facing a moral crisis in this country. And we must all act together to end it.
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today