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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 24m

2500 Oct. 18 #NoKings protests expected to bring millions. Is Trump's threat to Invoke the #InsurrectionAct real? Don't let Trump's troops incite peaceful protesters into violence! https://btlonline.org/trump-threatens-to-invoke-insurrection-act-as-he-expands-military-occupation-of-us-cities-2

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Democracy is not a spectator sport! 🇺🇦 @grrlscientist.bsky.social · 7h

seen in portland, oregon

#politics #ICE #gestapo #Lawlessness #tyranny #KristiNoem #GnomesAgainstPuppyKillers

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brownchubbybear @brownchubbybear.bsky.social · 3d

Navy vet and country singer Zach Bryan leaks a minute of his new song “Bad News” with criticisms of #ICE raids. Some of his fan base is not happy. #chicago #portland

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Hookcity - 🚫“War Plan” DMs Please 👊🏻🇺🇸🔥 🫣 @hookcity.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING !!!!

Stunning undercover video of antifa terrorist organization, a brave soul infiltrated in Portland

Thank goodness Plump had the antifa roundtable in DC yesterday to bring awareness to these terrorists...

#ice #warzone #musicfestival #portland #frogforpresident #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Cartoon by @claytoonz.bsky.social.

#ICE

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 8h

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#ice #warzone #musicfestival #portland #frogforpresident

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 4d

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Ellen Mei, a furloughed federal worker w the @fedworkersunited.bsky.social, on what led to the government shutdown & Trump threat to execute a mass layoff of federal workers, further eroding democracy & worker protections.

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 4d

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Ellen Mei, a furloughed federal worker w the @fedworkersunited.bsky.social, on what led to the government shutdown & Trump threat to execute a mass layoff of federal workers, further eroding democracy & worker protections.

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 4d

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Mel Goodman of @CIPolicy & fmr CIA analyst on his column re: Trump "Setting the Stage for the Insurrection Act;" @chuck77.bsky.social of @ips-dc.org on his new book, "Burned by Billionaires," on why we see record U.S. inequality.

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 4d

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: Mel Goodman of @CIPolicy & fmr CIA analyst on his column re: Trump "Setting the Stage for the Insurrection Act;" @chuck77.bsky.social of @ips-dc.org on his new book, "Burned by Billionaires," on why we see record U.S. inequality.

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 14d

"Science Under Siege & Burned by Billionaires: Michael Mann and Chuck Collins on Defending Truth and Democracy" | I spoke with Francesca Rheannon of the @writersvoice.bsky.social podcast about my new book with @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social, #ScienceUnderSiege: www.writersvoice.net/2025/09/scie...

SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE & BURNED BY BILLIONAIRES: Michael Mann and Chuck Collins on Defending Truth and Democracy

Writer’s Voice: compelling conversations with authors who challenge, inspire, and inform. Today, we look at two urgent threats to our world: the assault on science and the concentration of wealth. …

www.writersvoice.net

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 4d

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: David Rovics well known songwriter, musician, writer & #Portland, Oregon-based activist, talks about #Trump's targeting of Portland with a National Guard troop deployment & his upcoming October northeast tour.

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 4d

COUNTERPOINT airs Monday 8-9:30 pmET wpkn.org 89.5FM Bgpt #CT: David Rovics well known songwriter, musician, writer & #Portland, Oregon-based activist, talks about #Trump's targeting of Portland with a National Guard troop deployment & his upcoming October northeast tour.

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 5d

Trump's closure of #USAID humanitarian relief programs has already killed hundreds of thousands—the USAID budget was only 1% of the federal budget. "The harm so disproportionally outweighs the savings." — Abby Maxman, Oxfam America president and CEO

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 7d

Rapidly Moving the U.S. Toward a Police State, Trump Labels Critics ‘Domestic Terrorists’ - Interview with John Whitehead, founder and president of The Rutherford Institute, conducted by Scott Harris. Listen Here > btlonline.org/rapidly-movi...

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 5d

Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
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Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands

Interview with Abby Maxman, Oxfam America president and CEO, conducted by Scott Harris

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 5d

Insanity at #Quantico will make it easier for military brass to disobey illegal orders — Sabrina Haake is a columnist & 25+ year federal trial attorney specializing in 1st & 14th Amendment defense. Her Substack is free: https://sabrinahaake.substack.com/p/insanity-at-quantico-will-make-it

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 5d

Trump's closure of #USAID humanitarian relief programs has already killed hundreds of thousands—the USAID budget was only 1% of the federal budget. "The harm so disproportionally outweighs the savings." — Abby Maxman, Oxfam America president and CEO

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 7d

Why would a hedge fund try to wreck newspapers and make money wrecking journalism, not practicing journalism? If newspapers were in bad shape economically, why buy them?
https://btlonline.org/documentary-film-stripped-for-parts-examines-vulture-capitals-role-in-demolishing-local-newspapers/

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 7d

On 9/30 Trump to 800 generals: 'dangerous cities should be a military training ground.' In a 1 am raid that day, 300 agents, some rappelling from a helicopter, arrested 30. #OperationMidwayBlitz had nabbed 100s over the weekend.
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/1/chicago_brandon_johnson

Chicago Mayor on Trump’s Threat to Use “Dangerous” Cities as “Training Grounds for Our Military”

We speak to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as President Trump singles out the city as a training ground for the military and National Guard deployment. Militarized federal agents from the FBI and Border Patrol have already joined ICE agents for a city-wide crackdown against immigrants and protesters. Felony charges have been brought against protesters at ICE’s Broadview detention center. “This is yet another example of how this president is militarizing forces, ultimately with the goal to occu...

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 7d

Rapidly Moving the U.S. Toward a Police State, Trump Labels Critics ‘Domestic Terrorists’ - Interview with John Whitehead, founder and president of The Rutherford Institute, conducted by Scott Harris. Listen Here > btlonline.org/rapidly-movi...

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 7d

Federal agents are overtly abusing their power to try to intimidate advocates and elected officials. We need ICE out of Illinois immediately and justice for people like Ald. Jessie Fuentes who are defending their communities.
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Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER

In another incident caught on video Friday, federal agents inside a car randomly threw tear gas into a Logan Square street while people — including a 2-year-old — were outside nearby.

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 7d

This article omitted the fact that 300 agents rappelled from helicopters amid drones in an
#ICE raid of a Chicago South Side apartment https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/01/massive-immigration-raid-on-chicago-apartment-building-leaves-residents-reeling-i-feel-defeated

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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 8d

Why won't #HouseSpeakerMikeJohnson swear in Arizona's newest House Rep. Adelita Grijalva? She had double the votes of her GOP opponent. Is it because she'll vote yes on releasing the #Epsteinfiles? Call Johnson's office and tell him to swear her in! #Epsteinvictims want those files! (202) 225-2777

Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine @btlradionews.bsky.social · 8d

#ICYMI #StephenColbert interviews #JimmyKimmel to share the blow-by-blow about what happened to him when he found out his show was suspended https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2BztkCRoEc