@applemacpie.bsky.social
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The fascists are getting more violent.
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The fascists are getting more violent.
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"Having 80 percent of Republican voters actively supporting a fascist race war is meaningful for our societal prospects."
The Nazi Slogans Are Not an Accident
How many Americans actually want a race war?
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
"Having 80 percent of Republican voters actively supporting a fascist race war is meaningful for our societal prospects."
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Some context: it took me almost a year and multiple applications to get a GS-5 ($34K annual salary) clerk job at the Department of Veterans Affairs. At the time, I had an MBA and a decade of management experience.
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Some context: it took me almost a year and multiple applications to get a GS-5 ($34K annual salary) clerk job at the Department of Veterans Affairs. At the time, I had an MBA and a decade of management experience.
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I talked to @jasonfurman.bsky.social about the Trump admin's decision to launch a first-in-history criminal inquiry into Fed chair Jay Powell—and what happened in other countries when leaders compromised central bank independence. (Tl;dr it wasn't good!) www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Why you should care about Trump’s war on the Fed
"Jay Powell is not corrupt. The people prosecuting him are."
www.motherjones.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
I talked to @jasonfurman.bsky.social about the Trump admin's decision to launch a first-in-history criminal inquiry into Fed chair Jay Powell—and what happened in other countries when leaders compromised central bank independence. (Tl;dr it wasn't good!) www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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From Hopium:
- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/new-pollin...
- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/new-pollin...
New Polling Finds Public Turning On ICE, A Bad Inflation Report, Desperate Men Do Desperate Things
Our good friend Anderson Clayton joins us live at 430pm ET, Greg Sargent will be with us tomorrow at Noon
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
From Hopium:
- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/new-pollin...
- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/new-pollin...
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A new report from the American Cancer Society shows the historic accomplishments of U.S. scientific research. As of now, 7 in 10 cancer patients survive five+ years after diagnosis.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years
Better treatment options have improved survival rates in the U.S., according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
www.nbcnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
A new report from the American Cancer Society shows the historic accomplishments of U.S. scientific research. As of now, 7 in 10 cancer patients survive five+ years after diagnosis.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
Meanwhile NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya constantly disparages the agency he oversees.
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I’m happy to see the new American Cancer Society report showing that the U.S. has reached a historic milestone in cancer survivorship, where 70% of patients live for 5+ years after diagnosis.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years
Better treatment options have improved survival rates in the U.S., according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
www.nbcnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I’m happy to see the new American Cancer Society report showing that the U.S. has reached a historic milestone in cancer survivorship, where 70% of patients live for 5+ years after diagnosis.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
But I also see it as a requiem, because the systems that made it happen have been destroyed.
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Trump promises ‘help is on its way’ and tells Iranians to ‘keep protesting’
Trump promises ‘help is on its way’ and tells Iranians to ‘keep protesting’
US president gives clearest signal yet that he might take military action against Tehran over killing of demonstrators
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Iran crisis live – latest updates
Donald Trump has told Iranians to keep protesting and said help was on the way, in the clearest sign yet that the US president may be preparing for military action against Tehran.
“Iranian Patriots, keep protesting – take over your institutions!!! … help is on its way,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday. He added that he had cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stopped. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Trump promises ‘help is on its way’ and tells Iranians to ‘keep protesting’
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Jerome Powell "has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest," read the statement from nine central bank heads, including European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. https://to.pbs.org/4sTnLvs
Top central bankers back Fed chair Powell with 'full solidarity' in clash with Trump
Central bankers from around the world said Tuesday they “stand in full solidarity” with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, after President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his confrontation ...
to.pbs.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Jerome Powell "has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest," read the statement from nine central bank heads, including European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. https://to.pbs.org/4sTnLvs
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ICE agents have been flooding into Minnesota, outnumbering local police and creating chaos in neighborhoods.
ICE needs to get off our streets.
ICE needs to get off our streets.
January 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
ICE agents have been flooding into Minnesota, outnumbering local police and creating chaos in neighborhoods.
ICE needs to get off our streets.
ICE needs to get off our streets.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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4 male ICE agents tackle a woman U.S. citizen—lift her off ground with no concern over groping her breast or exposing her midriff.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 AM
4 male ICE agents tackle a woman U.S. citizen—lift her off ground with no concern over groping her breast or exposing her midriff.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
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LUCE: "..There is no historic precedent of a dominant power voluntarily abandoning its leadership ..
".. America’s allies are now at that hinge point between the past and the future. Trump is making their choice easier."
@edwardluce.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/331e...
".. America’s allies are now at that hinge point between the past and the future. Trump is making their choice easier."
@edwardluce.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/331e...
How to de-risk from America
There is no precedent of a dominant power abandoning its primacy, as Trump is doing
www.ft.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
LUCE: "..There is no historic precedent of a dominant power voluntarily abandoning its leadership ..
".. America’s allies are now at that hinge point between the past and the future. Trump is making their choice easier."
@edwardluce.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/331e...
".. America’s allies are now at that hinge point between the past and the future. Trump is making their choice easier."
@edwardluce.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/331e...
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🔥 @markruffalo.bsky.social : “I gotta be honest, I’m not feeling so great. Renee Good was murdered... stormtroopers running around terrorizing. As much as I love all this, I can’t pretend all this crazy stuff isn’t happening. We have a president who says laws don’t apply to him- this is crazy.”
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🔥 @markruffalo.bsky.social : “I gotta be honest, I’m not feeling so great. Renee Good was murdered... stormtroopers running around terrorizing. As much as I love all this, I can’t pretend all this crazy stuff isn’t happening. We have a president who says laws don’t apply to him- this is crazy.”
The night George W was elected I turned to my wife and said “Mark my words, we will be at war!” Now that the orange dictator is putting us in war mode against even our allies we have to get Congress to step up. Flood is coming.
January 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The night George W was elected I turned to my wife and said “Mark my words, we will be at war!” Now that the orange dictator is putting us in war mode against even our allies we have to get Congress to step up. Flood is coming.
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The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
January 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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I’m the first congressional candidate to be indicted under the second Trump administration.
But if things keep going the way they are, I won’t be the last.
That’s why I need to fight these charges with everything we’ve got. Help us do that here: katforillinois.com/legal
But if things keep going the way they are, I won’t be the last.
That’s why I need to fight these charges with everything we’ve got. Help us do that here: katforillinois.com/legal
Defend Kat Against Unjust Charges
Show your support with a contribution.
katforillinois.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I’m the first congressional candidate to be indicted under the second Trump administration.
But if things keep going the way they are, I won’t be the last.
That’s why I need to fight these charges with everything we’ve got. Help us do that here: katforillinois.com/legal
But if things keep going the way they are, I won’t be the last.
That’s why I need to fight these charges with everything we’ve got. Help us do that here: katforillinois.com/legal
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The top three things Jesus was on about were feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. Rich men have convinced so-called Christians to starve the hungry, gut health care, and deport the stranger to enrich themselves. It’s astoundingly anti-Christ.
October 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The top three things Jesus was on about were feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. Rich men have convinced so-called Christians to starve the hungry, gut health care, and deport the stranger to enrich themselves. It’s astoundingly anti-Christ.
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
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SNAP is not the reason your taxes are high.
SNAP recipients don’t need to “just go get a job”.
Most of them work. The rest are disabled, elderly, children or caregivers.
People need & deserve assistance
Your taxes fund wars and tax cuts for the ultra rich
Be mad about that
SNAP recipients don’t need to “just go get a job”.
Most of them work. The rest are disabled, elderly, children or caregivers.
People need & deserve assistance
Your taxes fund wars and tax cuts for the ultra rich
Be mad about that
October 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
SNAP is not the reason your taxes are high.
SNAP recipients don’t need to “just go get a job”.
Most of them work. The rest are disabled, elderly, children or caregivers.
People need & deserve assistance
Your taxes fund wars and tax cuts for the ultra rich
Be mad about that
SNAP recipients don’t need to “just go get a job”.
Most of them work. The rest are disabled, elderly, children or caregivers.
People need & deserve assistance
Your taxes fund wars and tax cuts for the ultra rich
Be mad about that