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Laura
@beulahmo.bsky.social
· Mar 28
The Republican Party is no longer the putative conservative party operating within a Constitutional democracy.
The Republican Party under Donald Trump is FULLY an authoritarian party with *dictatorial aspirations*. The evidence is abundant. News reporting needs to reflect the paradigm shift, FAST.
The Republican Party under Donald Trump is FULLY an authoritarian party with *dictatorial aspirations*. The evidence is abundant. News reporting needs to reflect the paradigm shift, FAST.
But it's just the MAGA Christians who count. The others had better watch out.
The Trump Adm is arresting Don Lemon and overcharging disruptive protesters at Cities Church to posture as if it’s protecting Christians. It’s not. DHS is staging disruptive ops at other churches, at least one of which has had to go online. ...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
But it's just the MAGA Christians who count. The others had better watch out.
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Minnesota based Independent Journalist GEORGIA FORT has been arrested for filming a protest of the church pastor that works as an ICE manager. SPREAD THE WORD! Georgia has been doing outstanding reporting from ground zero!
January 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Holy shit. Trump's secret police just arrested journalist Don Lemon, apparently after he reported on an anti-ICE protest in a church.
January 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Holy shit. Trump's secret police just arrested journalist Don Lemon, apparently after he reported on an anti-ICE protest in a church.
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One thing we have two weeks to do: Debunk Stephen Miller's lies that the invasions have ever been primarily about deporting the worst of the worst.
Another thing: Show that w/GOP consent, Trump has SHIFTED govt spending from nice things like VA care (&cancer cures) to pay goons who shoot VA nurses.
Another thing: Show that w/GOP consent, Trump has SHIFTED govt spending from nice things like VA care (&cancer cures) to pay goons who shoot VA nurses.
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 AM
One thing we have two weeks to do: Debunk Stephen Miller's lies that the invasions have ever been primarily about deporting the worst of the worst.
Another thing: Show that w/GOP consent, Trump has SHIFTED govt spending from nice things like VA care (&cancer cures) to pay goons who shoot VA nurses.
Another thing: Show that w/GOP consent, Trump has SHIFTED govt spending from nice things like VA care (&cancer cures) to pay goons who shoot VA nurses.
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In Santa Barbara, California, an ICE goon point-blank sprayed a woman with pepper spray while she was filming. The woman required medical attention for a potentially pierced eyeball. 1/28/26
January 29, 2026 at 3:56 AM
In Santa Barbara, California, an ICE goon point-blank sprayed a woman with pepper spray while she was filming. The woman required medical attention for a potentially pierced eyeball. 1/28/26
Also note that "in theater" is an unsettling term to use for their work in AMERICAN CITIES.
"In theater" because they can't eat in restaurants and people blow whistles to communicate that the abduction squad is out trolling for a victim?
Q: Can you be specific about how many ICE and CBP agents are currently operating in the state?
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
HOMAN: 3,000. There's been some rotations. They've been in theater a long time. Day after day, can't eat in restaurants, people spin on you, blowing whistles at you. But my main focus now is draw down
January 29, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Also note that "in theater" is an unsettling term to use for their work in AMERICAN CITIES.
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my increasingly curmudgeonly take is that we all, in fact, have responsibilities. politics isn't an arena for self-actualization. it's an arena for public service. this is as true of voters as it is of politicians.
Ps: a common refrain that you'll hear is that "you're saying the Dems can't be at fault, it's the voters, as if the voters owe something to politicians and not the other way around!"
Yes, actually, that's how the social contract of democracy works. Voters yet the government they work for. Or don't.
Yes, actually, that's how the social contract of democracy works. Voters yet the government they work for. Or don't.
January 29, 2026 at 5:10 PM
my increasingly curmudgeonly take is that we all, in fact, have responsibilities. politics isn't an arena for self-actualization. it's an arena for public service. this is as true of voters as it is of politicians.
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I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I keep seeing posts going "when ICE comes to MY city, we'll be out in the streets even harder" and man, I get that sentiment but I need everyone to understand that the work in Minneapolis is partly confrontational but MORE IMPORTANTLY aaallll the stuff organized in the background to help neighbors
Families are struggling to afford healthcare, food, rent, & childcare.
Instead of investing in people, Felon Trump supercharged funding for ICE. Violence from this administration isn’t a threat, it’s happening now.
Join #NoKings as we take action now & come together on March 28!
Instead of investing in people, Felon Trump supercharged funding for ICE. Violence from this administration isn’t a threat, it’s happening now.
Join #NoKings as we take action now & come together on March 28!
January 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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America is outraged after ICE killed two white people in Minneapolis.
I understand why folks are feeling afraid and angry right now. But I need you to understand something just as clearly: this is what Black America has been living with for generations.
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
I understand why folks are feeling afraid and angry right now. But I need you to understand something just as clearly: this is what Black America has been living with for generations.
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
This Is America, Just Not the America You Knew
Two white people were killed by ICE in Minneapolis and suddenly White America is outraged.
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
America is outraged after ICE killed two white people in Minneapolis.
I understand why folks are feeling afraid and angry right now. But I need you to understand something just as clearly: this is what Black America has been living with for generations.
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
I understand why folks are feeling afraid and angry right now. But I need you to understand something just as clearly: this is what Black America has been living with for generations.
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
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We’re just not a free country.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
January 29, 2026 at 5:49 AM
We’re just not a free country.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
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4) And they STILL haven’t released the Epstein files.
Of the biggest scandals in US history just this week, I think I’d rank them:
1) Federal paramilitaries invade US city based on racist lies, murder US citizens
2) Slush fund for the president from stolen foreign resources held in Qatar
3) Whatever FBI and DNI are doing re: 2020 election in Georgia
1) Federal paramilitaries invade US city based on racist lies, murder US citizens
2) Slush fund for the president from stolen foreign resources held in Qatar
3) Whatever FBI and DNI are doing re: 2020 election in Georgia
January 29, 2026 at 3:11 AM
4) And they STILL haven’t released the Epstein files.
ICE agents shatter window, leave one-month-old baby and mother in car during Portland arrest
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/l...
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/l...
Live updates: ICE operation continues in Maine; state’s largest business groups urge congressional action to rein in agency
Federal officials have claimed 200 arrests since last week and the impacts have rippled out to businesses and schools. How long Maine will see increased ICE presence remains unknown.
www.pressherald.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:17 AM
ICE agents shatter window, leave one-month-old baby and mother in car during Portland arrest
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/l...
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/28/l...
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Please call your senators and tell them to demand rescission of the ICE/CBP funding under the BBB.
SCHUMER says Democrats are “united” behind three DHS reforms
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
January 29, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Please call your senators and tell them to demand rescission of the ICE/CBP funding under the BBB.
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The president of the United States had his Justice Dept. raid an election office and seize ballots in order to cast doubt on an election he lost. Yet, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:01 AM
The president of the United States had his Justice Dept. raid an election office and seize ballots in order to cast doubt on an election he lost. Yet, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.
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BREAKING: The Senate just passed SB 5855, Senator Valdez's bill to bar law enforcement from wearing face coverings.
In the United States, federal agents are roaming around with masks. We just can't get used to that. This bill must move quickly to my desk so I can sign it into law.
In the United States, federal agents are roaming around with masks. We just can't get used to that. This bill must move quickly to my desk so I can sign it into law.
January 29, 2026 at 12:57 AM
BREAKING: The Senate just passed SB 5855, Senator Valdez's bill to bar law enforcement from wearing face coverings.
In the United States, federal agents are roaming around with masks. We just can't get used to that. This bill must move quickly to my desk so I can sign it into law.
In the United States, federal agents are roaming around with masks. We just can't get used to that. This bill must move quickly to my desk so I can sign it into law.
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I'm calling bullshit on the media narrative that Trump is "pivoting" and "deescalating" on his ICE raids. The threshold is this: As long as the military occupations and the treatment of US cities as enemy territory continue, there's no pivot. ICE out. 1/
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
(New piece)
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 12:40 PM
I'm calling bullshit on the media narrative that Trump is "pivoting" and "deescalating" on his ICE raids. The threshold is this: As long as the military occupations and the treatment of US cities as enemy territory continue, there's no pivot. ICE out. 1/
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
(New piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
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Y’all want division to be THE problem because you don’t want to deal with the racists. Specifically the ones you know, love, and admire. Especially the one in your own heart. Unfortunately, that commitment to an only sometimes soothing delusion is powerful enough to break a nation.
January 28, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Y’all want division to be THE problem because you don’t want to deal with the racists. Specifically the ones you know, love, and admire. Especially the one in your own heart. Unfortunately, that commitment to an only sometimes soothing delusion is powerful enough to break a nation.
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Grift all the way down
SHAHEEN: It's been reported that the oil sold for $500 million and $300 million went to Venezuelan government. What happened to the other $200 million?
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Grift all the way down
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Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England
Sarah Mullally was confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.The worldwide Anglican Communion, which includes the Episcopal Church in the U.S., has no formal head, but the archbishop traditionally has been seen as its spiritual leader.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, in a court filing, claims that "25 men" made secret deals not to be prosecuted over child sexual abuse, The Daily Beast reports.
Keep in mind that Donald says releasing the files will hurt some of his "friends."
Release the Epstein files!
Keep in mind that Donald says releasing the files will hurt some of his "friends."
Release the Epstein files!
January 28, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Ghislaine Maxwell, in a court filing, claims that "25 men" made secret deals not to be prosecuted over child sexual abuse, The Daily Beast reports.
Keep in mind that Donald says releasing the files will hurt some of his "friends."
Release the Epstein files!
Keep in mind that Donald says releasing the files will hurt some of his "friends."
Release the Epstein files!
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Whether you see these nine arrests as civil disobedience or civil devotion, one thing is undeniable: faith leaders are reminding us that politics may be the art of the possible, but justice is the art of the unignorable.
January 28, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Whether you see these nine arrests as civil disobedience or civil devotion, one thing is undeniable: faith leaders are reminding us that politics may be the art of the possible, but justice is the art of the unignorable.
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In Portland this week, three dozen clergy and laypeople from across Maine’s religious spectrum marched into Sen. Susan Collins’ office, sang, read scripture, and politely refused to leave. The result? Nine arrests for criminal trespass. Call it Psalm & Order.
Maine faith leaders arrested in prayer protest urging Sen. Susan Collins to defund ICE
Portland police say 50 people were protesting at Collins' office located at 1 Canal Plaza on Tuesday afternoon.
www.newscentermaine.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:18 AM
In Portland this week, three dozen clergy and laypeople from across Maine’s religious spectrum marched into Sen. Susan Collins’ office, sang, read scripture, and politely refused to leave. The result? Nine arrests for criminal trespass. Call it Psalm & Order.
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Uh. So ICE just technically tried to invade Ecuador. Cool new international incident dropping.
1/27/2026 - Minneapolis
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
January 27, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Uh. So ICE just technically tried to invade Ecuador. Cool new international incident dropping.
This is the message I sent to the Republicans serving as my U.S. senators:
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM
This is the message I sent to the Republicans serving as my U.S. senators: