Debra Levi Holtz
@holtzwrites.bsky.social
Writer and communications consultant. “Of Unknown Origin” author.
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Saddest photo I’ve seen since the girl crying when immigration agents stopped her family in Chicago’s Millennium Park last fall
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Saddest photo I’ve seen since the girl crying when immigration agents stopped her family in Chicago’s Millennium Park last fall
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The Trump administration’s egregious actions in Minnesota are part of a broader pattern of antidemocratic and authoritarian behavior that makes everyone less safe. 🧵⬇️
Divide and Destroy: A New Year of the Trump Administration’s Authoritarianism
There is no single line that, when crossed, moves a country from democracy straight to authoritarianism.
blog.ucs.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The Trump administration’s egregious actions in Minnesota are part of a broader pattern of antidemocratic and authoritarian behavior that makes everyone less safe. 🧵⬇️
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ICE detained a 5-year-old Minnesota boy coming home from school + took him and his dad to Texas, school officials say. The family has an active asylum case + entered the US at a port of entry.
"They’re taking children. They're not violent criminals. They're little kids," the superintendent told me.
"They’re taking children. They're not violent criminals. They're little kids," the superintendent told me.
ICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy as he came home, say school officials
Superintendent says Liam Ramos and his father were taken into custody while in their driveway and sent to Texas
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:21 AM
ICE detained a 5-year-old Minnesota boy coming home from school + took him and his dad to Texas, school officials say. The family has an active asylum case + entered the US at a port of entry.
"They’re taking children. They're not violent criminals. They're little kids," the superintendent told me.
"They’re taking children. They're not violent criminals. They're little kids," the superintendent told me.
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U.N. experts say the world has entered an era of global "water bankruptcy"
"For too long, we have been living beyond our hydrological means." @kavehmadani.bsky.social @unuinweh.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
"For too long, we have been living beyond our hydrological means." @kavehmadani.bsky.social @unuinweh.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
'Water bankruptcy' — U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water
With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, UN scientists say the world is entering an era of 'water bankruptcy.'
www.latimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
U.N. experts say the world has entered an era of global "water bankruptcy"
"For too long, we have been living beyond our hydrological means." @kavehmadani.bsky.social @unuinweh.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
"For too long, we have been living beyond our hydrological means." @kavehmadani.bsky.social @unuinweh.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
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One year into President Trump’s second term, what has it meant for science, democracy, and our future? UCS experts break down the damage, the successful resistance we’ve seen, and what’s needed in the coming year. 🧵⬇️
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
One year into President Trump’s second term, what has it meant for science, democracy, and our future? UCS experts break down the damage, the successful resistance we’ve seen, and what’s needed in the coming year. 🧵⬇️
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"Claim all the room there still is for speaking, writing, publishing, protesting, voting.
It’s what the people of Minnesota appear to be doing, and it’s something each of us needs to do — right now, while we still can..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
It’s what the people of Minnesota appear to be doing, and it’s something each of us needs to do — right now, while we still can..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
Opinion | One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:53 PM
"Claim all the room there still is for speaking, writing, publishing, protesting, voting.
It’s what the people of Minnesota appear to be doing, and it’s something each of us needs to do — right now, while we still can..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
It’s what the people of Minnesota appear to be doing, and it’s something each of us needs to do — right now, while we still can..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
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Hannah Natanson is an exceptional reporter and should never have been subjected to this type of extraordinary intimidation tactic. We have few details now, but it’s hard to interpret this as anything other than an attempt to squash the freedom of the press.
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Hannah Natanson is an exceptional reporter and should never have been subjected to this type of extraordinary intimidation tactic. We have few details now, but it’s hard to interpret this as anything other than an attempt to squash the freedom of the press.
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The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
The authoritarian, violent, and anti-science actions of the Trump admin over the past week show clear contempt for democracy and the public good, endangering people in the US and around the world.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
Congress must uphold its constitutional responsibility and hold the administration accountable.
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The Trump admin & DHS Sec #Noem are continuing their ongoing assault on #FEMA with reports of major cuts to FEMA staff, which will put people’s lives and well-being at risk when disasters strike. Congress — we have a problem & oversight is needed ASAP. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
Emails outline potential cuts affecting thousands of FEMA disaster responders
Any FEMA terminations are likely to come in waves, according to three people familiar with the plans.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Trump admin & DHS Sec #Noem are continuing their ongoing assault on #FEMA with reports of major cuts to FEMA staff, which will put people’s lives and well-being at risk when disasters strike. Congress — we have a problem & oversight is needed ASAP. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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Tariffs are like throwing rocks in the economic engine, then asking the Fed to fix the noise by adjusting the radio volume. Interest rates can tune demand, but they can’t magically make a trade war painless.
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Tariffs are like throwing rocks in the economic engine, then asking the Fed to fix the noise by adjusting the radio volume. Interest rates can tune demand, but they can’t magically make a trade war painless.
How big was that earthquake in Oakland?
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
How big was that earthquake in Oakland?
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Hundreds of millions. Wow, that's a lot. That's more than have died in every single war combined in the entire world since 1900.
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Hundreds of millions. Wow, that's a lot. That's more than have died in every single war combined in the entire world since 1900.
Threatening ABC, talking about himself in the third person. Trump appears under stress.
November 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Threatening ABC, talking about himself in the third person. Trump appears under stress.
Corruption in plain sight www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcH...
Trump pardon of billionaire sparks concerns
YouTube video by 60 Minutes
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Corruption in plain sight www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcH...
Opening up "some of the last remaining pristine wilderness in the country" to drilling and mining. A huge step backwards. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/c...
Trump Administration Revokes Biden Ban on Drilling and Mining in Alaska Wilderness
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Opening up "some of the last remaining pristine wilderness in the country" to drilling and mining. A huge step backwards. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/c...
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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Today marks 100 days until the expiration of the New START Treaty--the last remaining agreement that limits U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear forces. Once it expires, we will be left with no legal barrier to a major buildup of the world's two largest nuclear arsenals. (🧵👇)
The Clock Is Ticking on New START Expiration—and a Nuclear Arms Race
Allowing the New START treaty between Russia and the United States to expire in 2026 could lead to an unconstrained race for nuclear weapons around the world.
blog.ucs.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today marks 100 days until the expiration of the New START Treaty--the last remaining agreement that limits U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear forces. Once it expires, we will be left with no legal barrier to a major buildup of the world's two largest nuclear arsenals. (🧵👇)
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📢NEW: @ucs.org finds that most of the nation’s affordable homes were in counties exposed to 1 or more weeks’ worth of heat alerts in 2024. Major metropolitan areas account for about 1/3 of the affordable housing exposed and thousands of counties in less densely populated areas account for ~2/3.
October 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📢NEW: @ucs.org finds that most of the nation’s affordable homes were in counties exposed to 1 or more weeks’ worth of heat alerts in 2024. Major metropolitan areas account for about 1/3 of the affordable housing exposed and thousands of counties in less densely populated areas account for ~2/3.
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Here's the correct link to take action! 👇
We Don't Need to Live in a House Made of Dynamite: Take Action Today
Take action to stop dangerous and unnecessary plans to produce plutonium bomb cores for new nuclear weapons. Write Congress today.
secure.ucs.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Here's the correct link to take action! 👇
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Our @ucs.org Scoville fellow Sean Manning has this important piece on #HouseofDynamite, laying out exactly how throwing billions or trillions of $$$ at missile defense is not how we solve the nuclear threat. We need solutions that reduce that threat instead. inkstickmedia.com/dont-get-the...
Don't Get the Wrong Takeaway from 'A House of Dynamite'
Director Kathryn Bigelow's new nuclear thriller 'A House of Dynamite' hinges on the failure of the US anti-missile system.
inkstickmedia.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Our @ucs.org Scoville fellow Sean Manning has this important piece on #HouseofDynamite, laying out exactly how throwing billions or trillions of $$$ at missile defense is not how we solve the nuclear threat. We need solutions that reduce that threat instead. inkstickmedia.com/dont-get-the...
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Time is up. I gave Speaker Mike Johnson two days to swear in Adelita Grijalva. Arizona's 7th congressional district 813,000 Arizonans are now being taxed without representation. I have lawyers downstairs right now drafting litigation.
youtu.be/9OBdjsGntQI?...
youtu.be/9OBdjsGntQI?...
AG Mayes Demands Speaker Johnson Swear In Adelita Grijalva | The Lead with Jake Tapper CNN
YouTube video by Arizona Attorney General's Office
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Time is up. I gave Speaker Mike Johnson two days to swear in Adelita Grijalva. Arizona's 7th congressional district 813,000 Arizonans are now being taxed without representation. I have lawyers downstairs right now drafting litigation.
youtu.be/9OBdjsGntQI?...
youtu.be/9OBdjsGntQI?...
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This is a really well done—I hope it catches on: A silent roadside protest staged over the weekend in Westerville, Ohio, and posted to the Facebook page of the Westerville Progressive Alliance.
www.youtube.com/shorts/TpZFS...
www.youtube.com/shorts/TpZFS...
Signs of Fascism!
YouTube video by COOLHAND
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is a really well done—I hope it catches on: A silent roadside protest staged over the weekend in Westerville, Ohio, and posted to the Facebook page of the Westerville Progressive Alliance.
www.youtube.com/shorts/TpZFS...
www.youtube.com/shorts/TpZFS...
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New, from me:
Trump's 3 step plan to create a military omniforce
1. Purge - those deemed disloyal
2. Merge - different parts of law enforcement/military
3. Surge - impose the omniforce on Dem cities; instigate unrest; assert dominance; silence dissent
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...
Trump's 3 step plan to create a military omniforce
1. Purge - those deemed disloyal
2. Merge - different parts of law enforcement/military
3. Surge - impose the omniforce on Dem cities; instigate unrest; assert dominance; silence dissent
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...
Purge, Merge, and Surge
Trump is creating a omniforce of armed loyalists to establish his police state
donmoynihan.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New, from me:
Trump's 3 step plan to create a military omniforce
1. Purge - those deemed disloyal
2. Merge - different parts of law enforcement/military
3. Surge - impose the omniforce on Dem cities; instigate unrest; assert dominance; silence dissent
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...
Trump's 3 step plan to create a military omniforce
1. Purge - those deemed disloyal
2. Merge - different parts of law enforcement/military
3. Surge - impose the omniforce on Dem cities; instigate unrest; assert dominance; silence dissent
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...