Chele Lea
@chelelea.bsky.social
When the military and police are turned against the people, who is the enemy? Trafficking survivor. We won't always agree. It's okay I write, I paint. Lover of books, life is short, block the hate. No DMs. Always looking for Good Trouble.
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Chele Lea
@chelelea.bsky.social
· Jun 21
George Bush created ICE in 2003
www.federalregister.gov/agencies/u-s...
Venezuela herded ppl to our border in a deal with big oil & oligarchs. www.unrefugees.org/news/venezue...
GOP blamed DEMS
www.latimes.com/nation/la-na...
ICE is privatized in Texas folding in WNC &proud boys.
www.federalregister.gov/agencies/u-s...
Venezuela herded ppl to our border in a deal with big oil & oligarchs. www.unrefugees.org/news/venezue...
GOP blamed DEMS
www.latimes.com/nation/la-na...
ICE is privatized in Texas folding in WNC &proud boys.
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“This community has really been devastated by these ICE agents — it’s TYRANNY. That’s the word you should be using.”
@rokhanna.bsky.social went to Minneapolis
@rokhanna.bsky.social went to Minneapolis
January 28, 2026 at 6:35 PM
“This community has really been devastated by these ICE agents — it’s TYRANNY. That’s the word you should be using.”
@rokhanna.bsky.social went to Minneapolis
@rokhanna.bsky.social went to Minneapolis
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People failing to think things through and relying on magical thinking about their own governance and security is how fascists fill the gaps and take over. Nothing is ever too grim, morbid, or frightening to plan for. Always be prepared, expect anything, and stay aware. We are adults, remember.
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
People failing to think things through and relying on magical thinking about their own governance and security is how fascists fill the gaps and take over. Nothing is ever too grim, morbid, or frightening to plan for. Always be prepared, expect anything, and stay aware. We are adults, remember.
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⏰ REMINDER: REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION for Allegheny and Lehigh Counties! Our one-seat majority in the state house is in YOUR hands—make sure your voice is heard! REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY! padems.org/vote #RegisterToVote
January 27, 2026 at 7:48 PM
⏰ REMINDER: REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION for Allegheny and Lehigh Counties! Our one-seat majority in the state house is in YOUR hands—make sure your voice is heard! REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY! padems.org/vote #RegisterToVote
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Don't get distracted with this Homan bullshit.
They're just replacing one evil with another.
Meanwhile, Hegseth just approved the use of the military base Fort Snelling to expand ICE operations in Minnesota.
They're just replacing one evil with another.
Meanwhile, Hegseth just approved the use of the military base Fort Snelling to expand ICE operations in Minnesota.
Exclusive: Hegseth boosts Minneapolis immigration siege, approving use of military base
In an email obtained by the Chronicle, U.S. Customs and Border Protection asked for use of Fort Snelling to house federal immigration agents, weapons, vehicles and aircraft.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Don't get distracted with this Homan bullshit.
They're just replacing one evil with another.
Meanwhile, Hegseth just approved the use of the military base Fort Snelling to expand ICE operations in Minnesota.
They're just replacing one evil with another.
Meanwhile, Hegseth just approved the use of the military base Fort Snelling to expand ICE operations in Minnesota.
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Hey, WHAT ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES
January 28, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Hey, WHAT ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES
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under grilling from Duckworth, Rubio defends Trump's comments denigrating the service of American's NATO allies in Afghanistan
January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
under grilling from Duckworth, Rubio defends Trump's comments denigrating the service of American's NATO allies in Afghanistan
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SCHATZ: You testified the oil funds are being held in Qatar & then will move to a Treasury blocked account. What's the statutory authority for the admin relying on Qatar to hold the funds?
RUBIO: It's not our funds. It belongs to VZ
S: What authority are you relying on?
R: They've agreed to this
RUBIO: It's not our funds. It belongs to VZ
S: What authority are you relying on?
R: They've agreed to this
January 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM
SCHATZ: You testified the oil funds are being held in Qatar & then will move to a Treasury blocked account. What's the statutory authority for the admin relying on Qatar to hold the funds?
RUBIO: It's not our funds. It belongs to VZ
S: What authority are you relying on?
R: They've agreed to this
RUBIO: It's not our funds. It belongs to VZ
S: What authority are you relying on?
R: They've agreed to this
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Our nation’s policies are currently being dictated by a propaganda production company that recently had to pay $787,000,000 for lying. No wonder things are such a mess.
January 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Our nation’s policies are currently being dictated by a propaganda production company that recently had to pay $787,000,000 for lying. No wonder things are such a mess.
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VAN HOLLEN: Simple yes or no -- were you with President Trump during any of those conversations he had with people who had oil interests in Venezuela about the possibility of deposing Maduro?
RUBIO: That's not a simple yes or no question
(That's a yes)
RUBIO: That's not a simple yes or no question
(That's a yes)
January 28, 2026 at 5:32 PM
VAN HOLLEN: Simple yes or no -- were you with President Trump during any of those conversations he had with people who had oil interests in Venezuela about the possibility of deposing Maduro?
RUBIO: That's not a simple yes or no question
(That's a yes)
RUBIO: That's not a simple yes or no question
(That's a yes)
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ROSEN: Yes or no -- was Hernandez convicted of trafficking approximately 400 tons of cocaine into the US?
RUBIO: I'm not involved in the pardon process
ROSEN: I'm just askin--
RUBIO: I don't do yes or no. I don't play games.
RUBIO: I'm not involved in the pardon process
ROSEN: I'm just askin--
RUBIO: I don't do yes or no. I don't play games.
January 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
ROSEN: Yes or no -- was Hernandez convicted of trafficking approximately 400 tons of cocaine into the US?
RUBIO: I'm not involved in the pardon process
ROSEN: I'm just askin--
RUBIO: I don't do yes or no. I don't play games.
RUBIO: I'm not involved in the pardon process
ROSEN: I'm just askin--
RUBIO: I don't do yes or no. I don't play games.
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Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
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"I kept telling them "the girl was born here". They didn't care, they picked up the child, just put a jumper on her and told me to get into the car with her.”
www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...
www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...
January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"I kept telling them "the girl was born here". They didn't care, they picked up the child, just put a jumper on her and told me to get into the car with her.”
www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...
www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...
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More authoritarianism and intimidation. This is not about 2020. That’s the smokescreen. This is about the midterms and 2028. There will be a lot more of this in the coming months.
January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
More authoritarianism and intimidation. This is not about 2020. That’s the smokescreen. This is about the midterms and 2028. There will be a lot more of this in the coming months.
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ROSEN: Are you the lead for the US government on foreign policy?
RUBIO: No. The lead on US foreign policy is named Donald J Trump, the president of the United States
RUBIO: No. The lead on US foreign policy is named Donald J Trump, the president of the United States
January 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
ROSEN: Are you the lead for the US government on foreign policy?
RUBIO: No. The lead on US foreign policy is named Donald J Trump, the president of the United States
RUBIO: No. The lead on US foreign policy is named Donald J Trump, the president of the United States
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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#ProudBlue A “possible breach of protocol”??!!
The same for Renee Good? The same for Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez? What about those critically wounded in AZ yesterday?
This isn’t a “breach” of protocol… It is EXACTLY the protocol, and Steven Miller designed it.
The same for Renee Good? The same for Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez? What about those critically wounded in AZ yesterday?
This isn’t a “breach” of protocol… It is EXACTLY the protocol, and Steven Miller designed it.
January 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM
#ProudBlue A “possible breach of protocol”??!!
The same for Renee Good? The same for Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez? What about those critically wounded in AZ yesterday?
This isn’t a “breach” of protocol… It is EXACTLY the protocol, and Steven Miller designed it.
The same for Renee Good? The same for Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez? What about those critically wounded in AZ yesterday?
This isn’t a “breach” of protocol… It is EXACTLY the protocol, and Steven Miller designed it.
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"Let's talk about how crazy this is" and it's just something he made up
Ron Johnson on Ilhan Omar getting attacked: "Let's talk about how crazy this is. Had that been a Republican member of Congress and an illegal immigrant spraying something at them, in Minneapolis what would probably happen is they would release that illegal immigrant."
January 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM
"Let's talk about how crazy this is" and it's just something he made up
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Education is the key to innovation and the future- critical thinking skills are lacking now for many.
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200,000 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200,000 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200,000
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Education is the key to innovation and the future- critical thinking skills are lacking now for many.
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200,000 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
#ProudBlue #DV1 #Pinks
Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200,000 www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
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More and more Americans are voicing their outrage at the tactics being deployed by federal agents in Minnesota. But it’s important to understand the broader implications of what this administration is doing, and the threat it poses to the basic freedoms of every American.
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
More and more Americans are voicing their outrage at the tactics being deployed by federal agents in Minnesota. But it’s important to understand the broader implications of what this administration is doing, and the threat it poses to the basic freedoms of every American.
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Attorney shares drawings of children in ICE detention after protest in Dilley facility
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Attorney shares drawings of children in ICE detention after protest in Dilley facility
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There are so many brave Americans standing up against Trump's tyranny that it gives me a 💩 ton of hope.
I hope you'll consider joining the fight.
From protesting, registering voters & donating to immigrant action orgs to any of the things below, you can make a difference!
bsky.app/profile/male...
I hope you'll consider joining the fight.
From protesting, registering voters & donating to immigrant action orgs to any of the things below, you can make a difference!
bsky.app/profile/male...
January 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
There are so many brave Americans standing up against Trump's tyranny that it gives me a 💩 ton of hope.
I hope you'll consider joining the fight.
From protesting, registering voters & donating to immigrant action orgs to any of the things below, you can make a difference!
bsky.app/profile/male...
I hope you'll consider joining the fight.
From protesting, registering voters & donating to immigrant action orgs to any of the things below, you can make a difference!
bsky.app/profile/male...
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The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
WATCH: Philadelphia lawmakers introduce 'ICE Out' legislation to restrict federal operations in city
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
In his order, Judge Fred Biery told the federal government that it could not move the boy or his father out of his court's jurisdiction while they challenged their detention.
In his order, Judge Fred Biery told the federal government that it could not move the boy or his father out of his court's jurisdiction while they challenged their detention.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Detained in Minneapolis Suburb
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
In his order, Judge Fred Biery told the federal government that it could not move the boy or his father out of his court's jurisdiction while they challenged their detention.
In his order, Judge Fred Biery told the federal government that it could not move the boy or his father out of his court's jurisdiction while they challenged their detention.