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An anti-ICE protest at a Target in Minneapolis. (Madison Thorn/Anadolu via Getty Images)
https://www.salon.com/2026/02/01/a-wake-up-call-for-white-americans/
https://www.salon.com/2026/02/01/a-wake-up-call-for-white-americans/
Pinned
Trump is so narcissistic and predictable. But we shouldn’t lose sight of what a malign force he Is.
“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying.” 😃🤣🤪
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Police will not protect you. They will collude with the feds to ensure ICE can kidnap you and your kids at school.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
February 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Police will not protect you. They will collude with the feds to ensure ICE can kidnap you and your kids at school.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Bondi performing to an audience of one.
February 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Bondi performing to an audience of one.
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THIS ⤵️
A reminder: The Attorney General of the United States should be the people's lawyer, not the president's personal attorney. The Department of Justice should act to protect the public, not the occupant of the Oval Office and his political allies.
February 11, 2026 at 4:14 PM
THIS ⤵️
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Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
https://www.avclub.com/melania-budget-paid-every-fired-washington-post-journalist-salary-three-times
https://www.avclub.com/melania-budget-paid-every-fired-washington-post-journalist-salary-three-times
Melania's budget could've paid the salaries of every fired Washington Post employee, three times over
An incomplete breakdown of Jeff Bezos' financial priorities, weighing one piece of propaganda (Melania) against 300 jour
www.avclub.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
https://www.avclub.com/melania-budget-paid-every-fired-washington-post-journalist-salary-three-times
https://www.avclub.com/melania-budget-paid-every-fired-washington-post-journalist-salary-three-times
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These Border Patrol thugs say they are being boxed in by a car driven by a mom. A lie.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
February 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
These Border Patrol thugs say they are being boxed in by a car driven by a mom. A lie.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
Then they veer into her car & say they've been struck. Another lie.
Then the driver opens fire at her.
Trump's CBP & #ICE savages are terrorizing our streets.
Call Congress at 202-224-3121 & demand action.
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Jayapal asks Epstein survivors in hearing room to stand and raise hands if they still haven't been able to meet with Bondi's DOJ. Every single one of them doe. Jayapal then gives Bondi an opportunity to apologize. She responds by trying to attack Jayapal and Merrick Garland but doesn't apologize.
February 11, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Jayapal asks Epstein survivors in hearing room to stand and raise hands if they still haven't been able to meet with Bondi's DOJ. Every single one of them doe. Jayapal then gives Bondi an opportunity to apologize. She responds by trying to attack Jayapal and Merrick Garland but doesn't apologize.
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“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.
Local and State Police Can Investigate Federal Agents, But Rarely Do
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.
"Even among Republicans, it's +30 ... Canada -- more popular than Donald Trump in Trump's own country." 😀😂😜
Enten: "If Canadians really don't like Donald Trump, how do Americans feel about Canada? Well, they actually like Canada! ... even among Republicans, it's +30 ... Canada -- more popular than Donald Trump in Trump's own country"
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
"Even among Republicans, it's +30 ... Canada -- more popular than Donald Trump in Trump's own country." 😀😂😜
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During her 11 months as the de facto leader of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake has wasted millions of dollars and done profound damage to America’s foreign broadcasters, and to America’s ability to communicate with the world
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
What Is Kari Lake Trying to Achieve?
The Arizona politician has wasted millions of dollars while blocking U.S. efforts to bring reliable news to repressive countries.
www.theatlantic.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:54 PM
During her 11 months as the de facto leader of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake has wasted millions of dollars and done profound damage to America’s foreign broadcasters, and to America’s ability to communicate with the world
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Jamie Raskin rules! 👊💙🔥
Minutes into House Judiciary Committee hearing with Pam Bondi, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) blasts Bondi for "shockingly" not redacting private information about Epstein survivors
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jamie Raskin rules! 👊💙🔥
Ya gotta love Maryland's own Rep. Jamie Raskin! He's been through the fire — lost a son to suicide, endured a bout of cancer — and knows what being a survivor means. 🔥
Jamie Raskin uses his introductory statement to introduce a bunch of the survivors, sitting right behind Pam Bondi.
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Ya gotta love Maryland's own Rep. Jamie Raskin! He's been through the fire — lost a son to suicide, endured a bout of cancer — and knows what being a survivor means. 🔥
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MAGA dimwit Peter Navarro accidentally admitted Trump-MAGA's claim about immigrants taking jobs is a scam. And as @pkrugman.bsky.social notes, not only is job growth down; *manufacturing* jobs are also down. The whole MAGA story is in collapse.
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
MAGA dimwit Peter Navarro accidentally admitted Trump-MAGA's claim about immigrants taking jobs is a scam. And as @pkrugman.bsky.social notes, not only is job growth down; *manufacturing* jobs are also down. The whole MAGA story is in collapse.
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
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The number of unemployed Black workers reached a dangerous high in 2025. Unemployment among U.S. Black workers reached 8.2% in November, more than double the highest rate for white workers that month.
Why unemployment trends among Black people are pointing to a Black recession
Unemployment among U.S. Black workers reached 8.2% in November, more than double the highest rate for white workers that month.
amsterdamnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The number of unemployed Black workers reached a dangerous high in 2025. Unemployment among U.S. Black workers reached 8.2% in November, more than double the highest rate for white workers that month.
Antisemitism has no place in Maryland!
This is an abhorrent, antisemitic attack. I stand with the Shaare Tefila community and the entire Olney Jewish community.
We must speak out strongly against this hate. It has no place here or anywhere.
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We must speak out strongly against this hate. It has no place here or anywhere.
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‘Very disturbing’: Rabbi reacts after antisemitic graffiti found at Olney synagogue - WTOP News
Antisemitic graffiti was found Tuesday at an Olney synagogue, prompting a Montgomery County police investigation and renewed community concerns over rising hate incidents.
wtop.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Antisemitism has no place in Maryland!
"Spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time." 😡
It's the citizens on this grand jury & the people blowing whistles in Minneapolis & across America that are standing up to Trump's lawless, authoritarian takeover.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
We, the People are protecting our democracy as spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time.
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:15 AM
"Spineless Republicans in Congress roll over for Trump every time." 😡
"Not another penny to this goon squad of masked men!" 💪💙
The families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti deserve better than this. The American people deserve better than this.
Not another penny to this goon squad of masked men.
Not another penny to this goon squad of masked men.
ICE chief refuses to apologize for Minneapolis shooting victims being labeled terrorists
ICE chief Todd Lyons also sidestepped questions from House lawmakers at a DHS oversight hearing about whether he concurred with other Trump officials that the shooting victims were domestic terrorists...
www.politico.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:13 AM
"Not another penny to this goon squad of masked men!" 💪💙
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As we said from day 1, the Trump Admin & Secretary Rubio had no case when they went after Ms. Ozturk for daring to exercise her First Amendment rights.
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
Immigration Court Drops Case Against Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk
The Turkish national had been arrested by plainclothes federal officers outside her apartment.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
As we said from day 1, the Trump Admin & Secretary Rubio had no case when they went after Ms. Ozturk for daring to exercise her First Amendment rights.
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
They want people to shut up and stand down. We must respond by speaking out and standing strong!
Bravo, Senator Alsobrooks, union champion! 👏
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
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The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
tinyurl.com/mpzr5n7d
February 11, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Bravo, Senator Alsobrooks, union champion! 👏
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
tinyurl.com/mpzr5n7d
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
tinyurl.com/mpzr5n7d
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Organizers in Minnesota have transformed crisis into action and tragedy into solidarity. On Thursday, those organizers and MN leaders will share what they’ve learned so we can all be better prepared to organize and protect our neighbors from ICE and CBP deployments: www.crowdcast.io/c/reimagine/...
February 11, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Organizers in Minnesota have transformed crisis into action and tragedy into solidarity. On Thursday, those organizers and MN leaders will share what they’ve learned so we can all be better prepared to organize and protect our neighbors from ICE and CBP deployments: www.crowdcast.io/c/reimagine/...
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
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5-year-old twins were denied bond because lack of assets and property.
Are. You. Fucking. Kidding. Me. 😡
Are. You. Fucking. Kidding. Me. 😡
February 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM
5-year-old twins were denied bond because lack of assets and property.
Are. You. Fucking. Kidding. Me. 😡
Are. You. Fucking. Kidding. Me. 😡
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Funny how the “immigration crisis” seems to show up exactly where the political grudges live.
This looks personal.
This looks personal.
February 11, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Funny how the “immigration crisis” seems to show up exactly where the political grudges live.
This looks personal.
This looks personal.
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'So, You're Not An Activist, White Friend? Well, it's About Damn Time You Became One.'
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February 11, 2026 at 12:20 AM
'So, You're Not An Activist, White Friend? Well, it's About Damn Time You Became One.'
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/so-youre-n...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/so-youre-n...
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KENNEDY: The Census Bureau is under your jurisdiction & responsible for defining what it means to be poor, is that right?
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
KENNEDY: The Census Bureau is under your jurisdiction & responsible for defining what it means to be poor, is that right?
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
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A stunning detail the ICE chief shared in this hearing that was supposed to be a brag, except it isn't: ICE has arrested 379,000 people between Jan. 2025-Jan. 2026 -- but only 8,700 were suspected gang members or known suspected terrorists.
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
Congresswoman Uses Simple Math To Show How Broken ICE Is
www.huffpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A stunning detail the ICE chief shared in this hearing that was supposed to be a brag, except it isn't: ICE has arrested 379,000 people between Jan. 2025-Jan. 2026 -- but only 8,700 were suspected gang members or known suspected terrorists.
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...