Babs
@babsklein2.bsky.social
SEPA Democrat, Social Justice Indivisible leadership team member.
I herd the cats that help win elections.
When we fight, we win (eventually)
I herd the cats that help win elections.
When we fight, we win (eventually)
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74% of Democrats support abolishing ICE, with 53% *strongly* supporting it, according to YouGov polling from last month.
Weak calls for "reform" are coming from *elected* Democrats like Chuck, not the average Democratic voter.
Weak calls for "reform" are coming from *elected* Democrats like Chuck, not the average Democratic voter.
Democrats want commonsense reform for ICE:
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
End the roving patrols and racial profiling.
Take accountability and abide by the same rules as local police.
Masks need to come off, body cameras need to stay on—no secret police in the United States of America.
February 3, 2026 at 10:36 PM
74% of Democrats support abolishing ICE, with 53% *strongly* supporting it, according to YouGov polling from last month.
Weak calls for "reform" are coming from *elected* Democrats like Chuck, not the average Democratic voter.
Weak calls for "reform" are coming from *elected* Democrats like Chuck, not the average Democratic voter.
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Something I can’t quite a see about Epstein is: is there anyone else like him? Even bracketing for a moment the monstrous systematic sex crimes, are there lots of super rich dudes who are just constantly emailing and texting and socializing with a who’s who of the elite or was he unique ?
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Something I can’t quite a see about Epstein is: is there anyone else like him? Even bracketing for a moment the monstrous systematic sex crimes, are there lots of super rich dudes who are just constantly emailing and texting and socializing with a who’s who of the elite or was he unique ?
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This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
Gov Shapiro is NOT meeting the moment. This is a problem for him in an election year when Dems have had enough lame bullshit from electeds.
He'll still win, but he's about to get screamed at by voters who need him to speak the truth for us.
The regime behaves like Nazis. Call them out.
He'll still win, but he's about to get screamed at by voters who need him to speak the truth for us.
The regime behaves like Nazis. Call them out.
Gov. Josh Shapiro called District Attorney Larry Krasner's comparison of ICE agents to Nazis "abhorrent." Krasner responded that Shapiro is "not meeting the moment."
Philly DA Larry Krasner says ‘don’t be a wimp’ after Gov. Josh Shapiro decried his comparison of ICE agents to Nazis
www.inquirer.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Gov Shapiro is NOT meeting the moment. This is a problem for him in an election year when Dems have had enough lame bullshit from electeds.
He'll still win, but he's about to get screamed at by voters who need him to speak the truth for us.
The regime behaves like Nazis. Call them out.
He'll still win, but he's about to get screamed at by voters who need him to speak the truth for us.
The regime behaves like Nazis. Call them out.
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holy shit
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
holy shit
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I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
A Bad Heir Day at the Fed
No, Kevin Warsh isn’t qualified
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I wrote yesterday about Kevin Warsh, saying what everyone who really follows monetary debates knows: he's a bullshitter who uses big words to make incoherent arguments that always amount to stimulus for Republicans, austerity for Dems 1/
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
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A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
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this particular line is maybe the best statement of purpose i have seen for those of us who want a more militant opposition to this administration
“Let us be clear: we want the power of the state. We wish to hold the criminals of the regime accountable. We wish to seize back the public funds looted by Trump and his cronies. We wish to undo the damage he has done to the government. More than any of that we wish to rebuild.”
From Powerlessness to Power
We will not achieve any of our ultimate goals without exercising state power, and the most effective way to take state power is through nonviolent but confrontational resistance.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:34 PM
this particular line is maybe the best statement of purpose i have seen for those of us who want a more militant opposition to this administration
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"They have a lot of money, they’re going to build a lot of detention centers. Right now, they have 25,000 beds; they need 100,000 detention beds, and they’re planning on doing that. Citizens Bank is planning on financing that for them."
Protesters urge Citizens Bank to cut ties with ICE detention builders
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (WRGB) -- About a dozen people gathered in Queensbury to protest Citizens Bank's alleged financial support of companies that build ICE detentio
cbs6albany.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 PM
"They have a lot of money, they’re going to build a lot of detention centers. Right now, they have 25,000 beds; they need 100,000 detention beds, and they’re planning on doing that. Citizens Bank is planning on financing that for them."
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“Throughout history, boycotts have been one of the strongest tools of successful social movements because unjust authority needs our cooperation to keep going.”
Mass. activists who oppose ICE push for boycott of local bank
Over the last week, local activists who oppose the Trump Administration’s violent crackdown on immigrants and protesters have focused a boycott on Citizens Bank, criticizing the bank’s financing of th...
www.wgbh.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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Citizens Bank has largely flown under the radar as a major financier of ICE detention companies.
Not anymore. 🧵
Not anymore. 🧵
The corporate enablers of the ICE crackdown
How Amazon, AT&T, and Citizens Bank are profiting from the administration’s mass deportation campaign.
popular.info
January 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Citizens Bank has largely flown under the radar as a major financier of ICE detention companies.
Not anymore. 🧵
Not anymore. 🧵
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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A decorated U.S. Army veteran from Montgomery County was arrested Friday for participating in a protest at a St. Paul church, just two days after a video of him speaking out against the Trump administration went viral.
My latest @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/news/montgom...
My latest @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/news/montgom...
A Montco Army veteran was indicted alongside journalist Don Lemon for anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church
A former U.S. Army Ranger from Montgomery County faces federal charges after protesting ICE at a St. Paul church.
www.inquirer.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:06 PM
A decorated U.S. Army veteran from Montgomery County was arrested Friday for participating in a protest at a St. Paul church, just two days after a video of him speaking out against the Trump administration went viral.
My latest @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/news/montgom...
My latest @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/news/montgom...
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Just think about the amazing Epstein scoops the new CBS Evening News contributors will have just by interviewing each other.
February 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Just think about the amazing Epstein scoops the new CBS Evening News contributors will have just by interviewing each other.
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When ICE takes videos of protestors & says "We have a nice little database. Now you're considered a domestic terrorist."
Minneapolis replies: "Hey asshole, you're going to need a bigger fucking database."
Minneapolis replies: "Hey asshole, you're going to need a bigger fucking database."
January 30, 2026 at 8:55 PM
When ICE takes videos of protestors & says "We have a nice little database. Now you're considered a domestic terrorist."
Minneapolis replies: "Hey asshole, you're going to need a bigger fucking database."
Minneapolis replies: "Hey asshole, you're going to need a bigger fucking database."
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It’s Black History Month! Let’s celebrate the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of African Americans on our nation’s story. Let’s reflect on sacrifices made, honor a powerful legacy, and lift up vibrant communities and trailblazing leaders who continue to shape our country’s future.
February 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
It’s Black History Month! Let’s celebrate the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of African Americans on our nation’s story. Let’s reflect on sacrifices made, honor a powerful legacy, and lift up vibrant communities and trailblazing leaders who continue to shape our country’s future.
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lol good luck with your Trump-friendly gerrymander this November, Texas GOP.
This is a 31 point swing, y’all!
Like every state in the nation, Texans hate what the Trump regime is doing — stripping our healthcare, jobs, affordability, education, safety net, and the shredding of our constitution.
And we want brownshirt #ICEoffOurStreets NOW.
Like every state in the nation, Texans hate what the Trump regime is doing — stripping our healthcare, jobs, affordability, education, safety net, and the shredding of our constitution.
And we want brownshirt #ICEoffOurStreets NOW.
February 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
lol good luck with your Trump-friendly gerrymander this November, Texas GOP.
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On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude. National Freedom Day is a moment to reflect on our history and recommit ourselves to advancing freedom, equity, and justice for all.
February 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude. National Freedom Day is a moment to reflect on our history and recommit ourselves to advancing freedom, equity, and justice for all.
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"We can either tax you out of existence or we can launch you into the sun with a trebuchet. Your call!"
The Epstein emails should really end the debate over whether society should have billionaires. "Do you want there to be a class of people so powerful they can fuck your kids and no one will even try to do anything" seems like an easy sell if everyone in politics wasn't trying to get on their payroll
January 31, 2026 at 10:42 PM
"We can either tax you out of existence or we can launch you into the sun with a trebuchet. Your call!"
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I don't like to talk about stories before they are fully reported, but I am writing on ICE in a Minnesota town that isn't Minneapolis. However bad you think it is, it is worse. It is a campaign of pure terror whose only strategic goal is more terror. There is no strategy other than to break people.
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I don't like to talk about stories before they are fully reported, but I am writing on ICE in a Minnesota town that isn't Minneapolis. However bad you think it is, it is worse. It is a campaign of pure terror whose only strategic goal is more terror. There is no strategy other than to break people.
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Our organized outrage is working — but we cannot let up now and allow Democrats to settle for empty reforms. To secure real restrictions on ICE and CBP that will actually protect our communities, we need to keep up the pressure on Congress.
Tell your Members of Congress to rein in ICE NOW
On January 24, federal forces with the Department of Homeland Security killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This was just over two weeks after the killing of Renee Nicole Good. These killings are a dire...
act.indivisible.org
February 1, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Our organized outrage is working — but we cannot let up now and allow Democrats to settle for empty reforms. To secure real restrictions on ICE and CBP that will actually protect our communities, we need to keep up the pressure on Congress.
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The thing that shocks me most is that all of this incriminating stuff was sitting at the DOJ for 4 years and Biden & Garland were not cynical or ruthless enough to use it against Trump & Musk in the run up to 2024.
If only they were the evil ‘weaponizers of government’ that MAGA claimed they were!
If only they were the evil ‘weaponizers of government’ that MAGA claimed they were!
January 31, 2026 at 12:12 PM
The thing that shocks me most is that all of this incriminating stuff was sitting at the DOJ for 4 years and Biden & Garland were not cynical or ruthless enough to use it against Trump & Musk in the run up to 2024.
If only they were the evil ‘weaponizers of government’ that MAGA claimed they were!
If only they were the evil ‘weaponizers of government’ that MAGA claimed they were!
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A low hanging fruit idea for Democrats: champion creating a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to stopping child sex abuse. Call it the Terminate Rape of Underage Minors Protection act or TRUMP act
January 31, 2026 at 1:29 PM
A low hanging fruit idea for Democrats: champion creating a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to stopping child sex abuse. Call it the Terminate Rape of Underage Minors Protection act or TRUMP act
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The regime thought it could intimidate Americans into submission, but We the People are standing up for our rights and each other.
Join the next ICE watch training and get the tools you need to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Join the next ICE watch training and get the tools you need to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
January 31, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The regime thought it could intimidate Americans into submission, but We the People are standing up for our rights and each other.
Join the next ICE watch training and get the tools you need to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Join the next ICE watch training and get the tools you need to exercise your rights as federal agents terrorize our communities: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...