Bellison22
@bellison22.bsky.social
NC Democrat News & politics.
BlueSky Resistance Contact
Fighting the hostile takeover.
I appreciate humor especially sarcasm.
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BlueSky Resistance Contact
Fighting the hostile takeover.
I appreciate humor especially sarcasm.
Scrappy.
my page/former biz...
Re-Scape Inspired Recycling
https://facebook.com/rescapedotcom
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🚨 BREAKING: Trump has repealed the EPA’s authority to regulate climate pollution, terminating the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which determined that greenhouse gases are dangerous to public health under the Clean Air Act and underpinned limits on emissions from power plants, oil & gas, and vehicles.
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Trump has repealed the EPA’s authority to regulate climate pollution, terminating the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which determined that greenhouse gases are dangerous to public health under the Clean Air Act and underpinned limits on emissions from power plants, oil & gas, and vehicles.
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Rand Paul broke with most of his Republican peers Thursday, using his committee chairmanship to press immigration officials on agents’ violent behavior. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/rand-pa...
Rand Paul’s Fairweather Libertarianism Rears Its Head As He Criticizes DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) broke with most of his Republican peers Thursday,...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Rand Paul broke with most of his Republican peers Thursday, using his committee chairmanship to press immigration officials on agents’ violent behavior. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/rand-pa...
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"Oligarchs and hyper-billionaires across the globe are becoming more united, growing in influence, power and a common perception of their own proper role in a new global order," @joshtpm.bsky.social writes. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/more-...
More Thoughts on the Authoritarian International
Yesterday, we talked about the global Authoritarian Movement or Authoritarian International (with...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
"Oligarchs and hyper-billionaires across the globe are becoming more united, growing in influence, power and a common perception of their own proper role in a new global order," @joshtpm.bsky.social writes. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/more-...
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Minneapolis was economically devastated by Operation Metro Surge, writes James Beard-winning Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman, suffering $10-$20 million in weekly losses.
"This isn't just immigration enforcement. This is economic sabotage wrapped in racism."
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/congres...
"This isn't just immigration enforcement. This is economic sabotage wrapped in racism."
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/congres...
Congress, Don’t Give DHS a Blank Check to Undermine Our Local Economies
This story is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Minneapolis was economically devastated by Operation Metro Surge, writes James Beard-winning Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman, suffering $10-$20 million in weekly losses.
"This isn't just immigration enforcement. This is economic sabotage wrapped in racism."
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/congres...
"This isn't just immigration enforcement. This is economic sabotage wrapped in racism."
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/congres...
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If you missed it, yesterday House Republicans passed their SAVE Act, which would require you to present a passport or birth certificate to vote.
This is an attempt at voter suppression ahead of the midterms.
This is an attempt at voter suppression ahead of the midterms.
The GOP’s Voter Integrity Sham
Make the Republicans hell bent on passing the SAVE Act put money where their mouths are.
contrarian.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
If you missed it, yesterday House Republicans passed their SAVE Act, which would require you to present a passport or birth certificate to vote.
This is an attempt at voter suppression ahead of the midterms.
This is an attempt at voter suppression ahead of the midterms.
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Trump is still trying to move on from the Epstein files. We still won’t let him. Watch The Breakdown tonight at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQQCOnFWqT8
February 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Trump is still trying to move on from the Epstein files. We still won’t let him. Watch The Breakdown tonight at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQQCOnFWqT8
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The big health benefits of just a little movement. www.vox.com/health/47902...
Why a walk around the block could literally save your life
The big health benefits of just a little movement.
www.vox.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The big health benefits of just a little movement. www.vox.com/health/47902...
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@propublica.org spoke to woman and children detained in the Dilley Texas ICE facility, some of which have been there more than 120 days.
February 12, 2026 at 9:41 PM
@propublica.org spoke to woman and children detained in the Dilley Texas ICE facility, some of which have been there more than 120 days.
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Yesterday, Bondi and House Republicans were more concerned with praising Trump than answering simple questions about the Epstein files.
Today, Senate Republicans blamed Minnesota AG Keith Ellison for Renee Good and Alex Pretti's deaths.
This is the Republican Party.
Today, Senate Republicans blamed Minnesota AG Keith Ellison for Renee Good and Alex Pretti's deaths.
This is the Republican Party.
February 12, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Yesterday, Bondi and House Republicans were more concerned with praising Trump than answering simple questions about the Epstein files.
Today, Senate Republicans blamed Minnesota AG Keith Ellison for Renee Good and Alex Pretti's deaths.
This is the Republican Party.
Today, Senate Republicans blamed Minnesota AG Keith Ellison for Renee Good and Alex Pretti's deaths.
This is the Republican Party.
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⚡️Update: Ukraine secures nearly $38 billion in military aid after Ramstein meeting.
Ukraine's partners pledged nearly $38 billion in new military aid following the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Feb. 12, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Ukraine's partners pledged nearly $38 billion in new military aid following the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Feb. 12, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Ukraine secures nearly $38 billion in military aid after Ramstein meeting
Ukraine's partners pledged nearly $38 billion in new military aid following the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Feb. 12, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
kyivindependent.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:53 PM
⚡️Update: Ukraine secures nearly $38 billion in military aid after Ramstein meeting.
Ukraine's partners pledged nearly $38 billion in new military aid following the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Feb. 12, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
Ukraine's partners pledged nearly $38 billion in new military aid following the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Feb. 12, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
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COVID-19 had killed about 38 people, most of them Black, in Albany, Georgia, by April 2020.
But when a white judge died, local officials made sure to announce her name.
(Published Dec. 2025)
But when a white judge died, local officials made sure to announce her name.
(Published Dec. 2025)
I Started Covering the COVID-19 Crisis in Albany, Georgia. This Moment Made Me Realize There Was a Bigger Story to Tell.
The virus had killed about 38 people, most of them Black, by April 2020. But when a white judge died, local officials made sure to announce her name.
www.propublica.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:54 PM
COVID-19 had killed about 38 people, most of them Black, in Albany, Georgia, by April 2020.
But when a white judge died, local officials made sure to announce her name.
(Published Dec. 2025)
But when a white judge died, local officials made sure to announce her name.
(Published Dec. 2025)
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This passed unnoticed: New Pew poll finds 64% oppose mass detention of migrants while their cases are decided.
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
February 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
This passed unnoticed: New Pew poll finds 64% oppose mass detention of migrants while their cases are decided.
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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🤡🥴The troops of the “coalition of those willing” stationed in Ukraine after the signing of a peace agreement will be considered a legitimate military target by Moscow, – said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova.
February 4, 2026 at 12:53 PM
🤡🥴The troops of the “coalition of those willing” stationed in Ukraine after the signing of a peace agreement will be considered a legitimate military target by Moscow, – said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova.
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"French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning." apnews.com/article/fran...
X offices raided in France as prosecutors investigate child abuse images and deepfakes
French prosecutors have raided the offices of social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.
apnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM
"French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning." apnews.com/article/fran...
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“We are trying to show there are economic consequences to choosing the side of fascism,” she said...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Protesters Press Target to Take a Stand Against ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM
“We are trying to show there are economic consequences to choosing the side of fascism,” she said...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
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I wonder what brought this on???
February 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I wonder what brought this on???
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“NEVER and I mean NEVER has the Department of Justice been weaponised against the victims of heinous sexual acts against children. We are truly living in an evil world.
The Attorney General and assistant Attorney General are running interference for the richest amongst us…”
The Attorney General and assistant Attorney General are running interference for the richest amongst us…”
Truth Matters (@politicsusa46)
It’s not until you hear it in this context, that you realise just how absurd this whole thing is, while at the same time being completely sickening.
NEVER and I mean NEVER has the Department of Justi...
substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
“NEVER and I mean NEVER has the Department of Justice been weaponised against the victims of heinous sexual acts against children. We are truly living in an evil world.
The Attorney General and assistant Attorney General are running interference for the richest amongst us…”
The Attorney General and assistant Attorney General are running interference for the richest amongst us…”
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"Onlookers cheered Saturday as Danish military veterans and their families marched. They began at a citadel site associated with the remembrance of Denmark’s armed forces, and walked to the U.S. Embassy. There, they stood in stoic silence, remembering the fallen..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
‘We’ve Fought Side by Side’: Danish Veterans March Against Trump’s Comments
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:13 PM
"Onlookers cheered Saturday as Danish military veterans and their families marched. They began at a citadel site associated with the remembrance of Denmark’s armed forces, and walked to the U.S. Embassy. There, they stood in stoic silence, remembering the fallen..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
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I Have Shared This Before, But There Is Absolutely No Reason ICE To Dress Like This Now….
February 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I Have Shared This Before, But There Is Absolutely No Reason ICE To Dress Like This Now….
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Now that's something.
February 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Now that's something.
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I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
February 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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What I like is how the mom keeps saying “if you want this to be real” and then “Fine, I take it back!” Like the truth is a favor we do for other people, instead of something we owe to ourselves.
February 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
What I like is how the mom keeps saying “if you want this to be real” and then “Fine, I take it back!” Like the truth is a favor we do for other people, instead of something we owe to ourselves.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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It’s time to defund the oligarchy and invest in the American people | Joseph Geevarghese and Rashida Tlaib
It’s time to defund the oligarchy and invest in the American people | Joseph Geevarghese and Rashida Tlaib
Trump’s presidency has brought a windfall to billionaires while hurting the poor. In these conditions, democracy cannot survive
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
It’s time to defund the oligarchy and invest in the American people | Joseph Geevarghese and Rashida Tlaib
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One reason that Americans have allowed our country to slide down an icy ski slope without even an ICEAXE is because Americans do not pay close enough attention to what is going on in our allies' nor even our adversaries' countries.
A Russian politician from the Samara region has been arrested after giving a speech in the Russian parliament declaring that Russia cannot win in Ukraine and should immediately end the war.
Russian Politician Declares Russia Can't Win in Ukraine
YouTube video by Jake Broe
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
One reason that Americans have allowed our country to slide down an icy ski slope without even an ICEAXE is because Americans do not pay close enough attention to what is going on in our allies' nor even our adversaries' countries.