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"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept." -Angela Davis
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Supermajorities of Americans think ICE and Border Patrol are out of control and want Congress to do something about it. Democrats are aligned with the public. Republicans hold the unpopular position — and keeping the heat on them is how we win this fight.
Tell Your Members of Congress: Halt the ICE Terror Machine
On January 24, federal forces with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This was just over two weeks after the killing of Renee Good. These killings are a direc...
act.indivisible.org
February 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Supermajorities of Americans think ICE and Border Patrol are out of control and want Congress to do something about it. Democrats are aligned with the public. Republicans hold the unpopular position — and keeping the heat on them is how we win this fight.
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"Hypocrisy isn’t the main issue here. Rather, it’s the loss of reliable federal support for vaccines, and how that loss is already dissuading companies from developing new shots that could someday protect hundreds of millions of people from dangerous, even lethal infections."👇
NEW: "This was not a decision to reject the Moderna vaccine. It was a refusal even to think about approving it."
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This Is What Destroying the Vaccine Market Looks Like
A shocking move by RFK Jr.’s team has the industry spooked—for good reason.
www.thebulwark.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:31 PM
"Hypocrisy isn’t the main issue here. Rather, it’s the loss of reliable federal support for vaccines, and how that loss is already dissuading companies from developing new shots that could someday protect hundreds of millions of people from dangerous, even lethal infections."👇
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ICE has completely broken our social contract.
They manipulate social trust and are creating lasting damage to our most basic social foundations
They manipulate social trust and are creating lasting damage to our most basic social foundations
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM
ICE has completely broken our social contract.
They manipulate social trust and are creating lasting damage to our most basic social foundations
They manipulate social trust and are creating lasting damage to our most basic social foundations
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Charlottesville!
Even the middle school kids did a walk-out this week!
February 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Charlottesville!
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another guy who never protested before radicalized to the point of tears by watching masked ICE agents terrify children in his neighborhood
the Republicans are not ready or mentally capable of comprehending the backlash they have generated
the Republicans are not ready or mentally capable of comprehending the backlash they have generated
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
another guy who never protested before radicalized to the point of tears by watching masked ICE agents terrify children in his neighborhood
the Republicans are not ready or mentally capable of comprehending the backlash they have generated
the Republicans are not ready or mentally capable of comprehending the backlash they have generated
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Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter. NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter
NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter. NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Police don’t wear masks. State troopers don’t wear masks. The National Guard doesn’t wear masks. But you know who does?
White supremacists, militia groups, insurrectionists, and ICE.
White supremacists, militia groups, insurrectionists, and ICE.
February 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Police don’t wear masks. State troopers don’t wear masks. The National Guard doesn’t wear masks. But you know who does?
White supremacists, militia groups, insurrectionists, and ICE.
White supremacists, militia groups, insurrectionists, and ICE.
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It’s so funny to think about the fact that there’s people out there deferring every life decision to this
February 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
It’s so funny to think about the fact that there’s people out there deferring every life decision to this
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Can’t find the sign to tap, but it bears repeating that, minus the one you’re on, every big social media site in the US is run by a defense contractor or intelligence partner.
February 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Can’t find the sign to tap, but it bears repeating that, minus the one you’re on, every big social media site in the US is run by a defense contractor or intelligence partner.
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NEW in Bolts: Iowa's high court recently ended the practice of making defendants pay fees for charges that get dismissed. Prosecutors are backing a bill to undo that ruling so they can keep using fees as leverage for plea deals.
Our new story with The Marshall Project:
Our new story with The Marshall Project:
In Iowa, Prosecutors Want to Bring Back Court Fees as Bargaining Chips
The state’s high court recently ended the practice of making defendants pay fees for charges that get dismissed. Prosecutors are backing legislation to undo the court’s ruling so they can keep using fees as leverage for plea deals.
boltsmag.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
NEW in Bolts: Iowa's high court recently ended the practice of making defendants pay fees for charges that get dismissed. Prosecutors are backing a bill to undo that ruling so they can keep using fees as leverage for plea deals.
Our new story with The Marshall Project:
Our new story with The Marshall Project:
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These men suffered torture in a Salvadoran prison because the Trump administration denied them due process.
This ruling is a critical victory and step in the right direction.
This ruling is a critical victory and step in the right direction.
Judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of some Venezuelan migrants deported under Alien Enemies Act
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to a Salvadoran prison last year and then released into other countries.
www.cbsnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
These men suffered torture in a Salvadoran prison because the Trump administration denied them due process.
This ruling is a critical victory and step in the right direction.
This ruling is a critical victory and step in the right direction.
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"'I have been 50 days in Dilley Immigration Processing Center,' she wrote. 'Seen how people like me, immigrants are been treated changes my perspective about the U.S. My mom and I came to The U.S looking for a good and safe place to live.'"
The Kids Aren’t Alright in Dilley
A baby who needs medicine. A toddler whose detained mom may have breast cancer. A suicide attempt.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
"'I have been 50 days in Dilley Immigration Processing Center,' she wrote. 'Seen how people like me, immigrants are been treated changes my perspective about the U.S. My mom and I came to The U.S looking for a good and safe place to live.'"
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I have just enough understanding of the science and factory production to know a) not only how absurd it is to build a satellite factory on the moon but also b) how pointless. It's amazing people still report this as anything but idiot fantasy www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/t...
Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:22 AM
I have just enough understanding of the science and factory production to know a) not only how absurd it is to build a satellite factory on the moon but also b) how pointless. It's amazing people still report this as anything but idiot fantasy www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/t...
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I see reports that Trump told a Palm Beach police chief about Epstein in 2006.
What I'm *not* seeing reported is this was not to turn in a criminal, but part of Trump's campaign to undermine Epstein's credibility, as he feared Epstein would out him for money laundering.
time.com/7377403/trum...
What I'm *not* seeing reported is this was not to turn in a criminal, but part of Trump's campaign to undermine Epstein's credibility, as he feared Epstein would out him for money laundering.
time.com/7377403/trum...
Trump Reportedly Knew About Epstein's Crimes 20 Years Ago
‘Thank goodness you’re stopping him, everyone has known he’s been doing this,’ Trump is reported to have told police in 2006.
time.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I see reports that Trump told a Palm Beach police chief about Epstein in 2006.
What I'm *not* seeing reported is this was not to turn in a criminal, but part of Trump's campaign to undermine Epstein's credibility, as he feared Epstein would out him for money laundering.
time.com/7377403/trum...
What I'm *not* seeing reported is this was not to turn in a criminal, but part of Trump's campaign to undermine Epstein's credibility, as he feared Epstein would out him for money laundering.
time.com/7377403/trum...
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New story up on the Homeland Security Department’s new tactic: flood social media companies with subpoenas to unmask anonymous accounts that criticize ICE or monitor the movements of ICE agents.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
New story up on the Homeland Security Department’s new tactic: flood social media companies with subpoenas to unmask anonymous accounts that criticize ICE or monitor the movements of ICE agents.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
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But with this attack on our voting rights, we can’t take anything for granted. We must keep telling our senators to stop this voter suppression bill in its tracks.
And if you’re in Pennsylvania, be sure to tell Fetterman how you feel about his embarrassing decision to publicly back these GOP bills.
And if you’re in Pennsylvania, be sure to tell Fetterman how you feel about his embarrassing decision to publicly back these GOP bills.
Tell Your Senators: Vote NO on Voter Suppression | Indivisible
indivisible.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
But with this attack on our voting rights, we can’t take anything for granted. We must keep telling our senators to stop this voter suppression bill in its tracks.
And if you’re in Pennsylvania, be sure to tell Fetterman how you feel about his embarrassing decision to publicly back these GOP bills.
And if you’re in Pennsylvania, be sure to tell Fetterman how you feel about his embarrassing decision to publicly back these GOP bills.
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BREAKING: The Trump administraiton has committed a mass violation of ICE detainees' constitutional rights in MN, effectively blocking their acess to attorneys in the Whipple building, a judge ruled tonight.
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
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The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
BREAKING: The Trump administraiton has committed a mass violation of ICE detainees' constitutional rights in MN, effectively blocking their acess to attorneys in the Whipple building, a judge ruled tonight.
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Called NH senators today about the documents obtained by the ACLU that show ICE intends to build a detention camp at the Robert Milligan Pkwy facility in Merrimack NH
I’m asking them to intervene and block construction of this facility
Sen Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Sen Hassan (202) 224-3324
I’m asking them to intervene and block construction of this facility
Sen Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Sen Hassan (202) 224-3324
February 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Called NH senators today about the documents obtained by the ACLU that show ICE intends to build a detention camp at the Robert Milligan Pkwy facility in Merrimack NH
I’m asking them to intervene and block construction of this facility
Sen Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Sen Hassan (202) 224-3324
I’m asking them to intervene and block construction of this facility
Sen Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Sen Hassan (202) 224-3324
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NEW: Senate Democrats REJECT funding for DHS, which will lead to shutdown of the agency. Keep in mind, ICE and CBP are still funded by supplemental money in the BBB, but it's harder to spend and will deplete those funds. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Senate Democrats Block DHS Measure as Funding Deadline Approaches
Lawmakers say they remain far apart on deal on Homeland Security to put new restrictions on immigration enforcement
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:42 PM
NEW: Senate Democrats REJECT funding for DHS, which will lead to shutdown of the agency. Keep in mind, ICE and CBP are still funded by supplemental money in the BBB, but it's harder to spend and will deplete those funds. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
www.pbs.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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This episode has been a nightmare for my city and state, but I hope people realize it’s also a profound defeat and political catastrophe for Trump and DHS, who are slinking away having accomplished nothing. Minneapolis simply wouldn’t bend to them and they lost
Homan in Minnesota: "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude. A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue."
February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
This episode has been a nightmare for my city and state, but I hope people realize it’s also a profound defeat and political catastrophe for Trump and DHS, who are slinking away having accomplished nothing. Minneapolis simply wouldn’t bend to them and they lost
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Walz says he made no concessions to the Trump regime: "Nothing has changed. The final agreement is that Minnesota will continue to do what we do, which is law enforcement."
February 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Walz says he made no concessions to the Trump regime: "Nothing has changed. The final agreement is that Minnesota will continue to do what we do, which is law enforcement."
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If you have to call your roving band of marauders "legitimate law enforcement" in a news conference, they're not.
You've lost.
You've lost.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
If you have to call your roving band of marauders "legitimate law enforcement" in a news conference, they're not.
You've lost.
You've lost.