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· Sep 21
Seen on someone else's post (I don't know who): "My desire to scroll through my social media feed is in direct opposition to my desire to keep my sanity." (or something like that)
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A Minnesota man allegedly tried to break Luigi Mangione out of jail in New York by claiming to be an FBI agent with a court order to release him, authorities said
Man allegedly tried to break Luigi Mangione out of jail by impersonating FBI agent: Sources
A Minnesota man allegedly tried to break Luigi Mangione out of jail in New York, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM
A Minnesota man allegedly tried to break Luigi Mangione out of jail in New York by claiming to be an FBI agent with a court order to release him, authorities said
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"theater"
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
January 29, 2026 at 7:43 PM
"theater"
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
These fascist clowns keep tipping their hat to the fact that they regard what they are currently doing to their fellow Americans not as law enforcement, but as an act of war.
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Can Minnesota pay Tom Homan $50,000 to get ICE out?
January 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Can Minnesota pay Tom Homan $50,000 to get ICE out?
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The problem won’t be gone until you are, Tom.
Pull all ICE and CBP agents out of Minnesota and stop attacking American communities.
Pull all ICE and CBP agents out of Minnesota and stop attacking American communities.
Homan says CBP, ICE working on drawdown plan in Minnesota, but says "I'm staying 'til the problem is gone"
Border czar Tom Homan gave his first news conference Thursday morning since arriving in Minnesota at the request of President Trump, and said "a lot of progress" has been made since he arrived, and he...
www.cbsnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The problem won’t be gone until you are, Tom.
Pull all ICE and CBP agents out of Minnesota and stop attacking American communities.
Pull all ICE and CBP agents out of Minnesota and stop attacking American communities.
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ICE's decision to just leave cars abandoned in the roads is one of those dystopian things that makes you recoil in shock when you encounter it.
A legal asylum-seeker who works at Chipotle and plays music at a church in Maine went missing. His pastor searched and searched, eventually finding his abandoned car with the keys on the floor.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
ICE grabbed him. No criminal record. No explanation.
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
ICE's decision to just leave cars abandoned in the roads is one of those dystopian things that makes you recoil in shock when you encounter it.
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PRETTY WEIRD HOW THE LYING FUCKFACE WHOSE BLOWN-TO-BITS EAR MAGICALLY REGENERATED ITSELF IS NOW ACCUSING OTHERS OF FAKING ATTACKS ON THEM. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY VERY POWERFUL POST IN WHICH I LAY IT ALL OUT. LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/45C1t7t
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
PRETTY WEIRD HOW THE LYING FUCKFACE WHOSE BLOWN-TO-BITS EAR MAGICALLY REGENERATED ITSELF IS NOW ACCUSING OTHERS OF FAKING ATTACKS ON THEM. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO MY VERY POWERFUL POST IN WHICH I LAY IT ALL OUT. LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/45C1t7t
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Now that White House Border Czar #TomHoman has said that there will be be a “draw-down” of #ICE troops in Minnesota, can we equally focus on:
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Now that White House Border Czar #TomHoman has said that there will be be a “draw-down” of #ICE troops in Minnesota, can we equally focus on:
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
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We asked @ColtMcCoy, former UT quarterback and Greg Abbott appointee to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, about AI, DEI programs, and Texas A&M’s censorship of Plato: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/colt-mccoy-higher-education-board-appointment/
Colt McCoy’s Plan for Higher Education: “Take a Snap and Go Play Ball”
Greg Abbott appointed the Longhorns legend to help oversee the state’s universities. We asked the QB what his vision is.
www.texasmonthly.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
We asked @ColtMcCoy, former UT quarterback and Greg Abbott appointee to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, about AI, DEI programs, and Texas A&M’s censorship of Plato: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/colt-mccoy-higher-education-board-appointment/
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Check to see if your address got moved into a different congressional district on the new TX redistricting maps, which will be in effect for the upcoming primary election:
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
Texas congressional maps: Find your current district
Texas Republicans drew new districts aimed at picking up five more seats. This tool compares previous and proposed districts.
www.texastribune.org
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Check to see if your address got moved into a different congressional district on the new TX redistricting maps, which will be in effect for the upcoming primary election:
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
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Billionaires are trying to divide us — they’re trying to keep Texas workers from coming together.
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
January 28, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Billionaires are trying to divide us — they’re trying to keep Texas workers from coming together.
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
But when we unite, workers can WIN against the billionaires and the big corporations! #WorkersVsBillionaires
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Sexual Assault Awareness Day is about believing survivors, ending the stigma, and making sure help is always within reach.
📞 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) — available 24/7. You are not alone 💜
For assistance, check out the following local organizations:
📞 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) — available 24/7. You are not alone 💜
For assistance, check out the following local organizations:
January 29, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Sexual Assault Awareness Day is about believing survivors, ending the stigma, and making sure help is always within reach.
📞 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) — available 24/7. You are not alone 💜
For assistance, check out the following local organizations:
📞 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673) — available 24/7. You are not alone 💜
For assistance, check out the following local organizations:
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Today, Rep. Castro and I visited precious Liam and his father, Adrian, at the Dilley Detention Center.
My heart absolutely breaks for Liam, his family, and every person being wrongfully detained.
My heart absolutely breaks for Liam, his family, and every person being wrongfully detained.
January 28, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Today, Rep. Castro and I visited precious Liam and his father, Adrian, at the Dilley Detention Center.
My heart absolutely breaks for Liam, his family, and every person being wrongfully detained.
My heart absolutely breaks for Liam, his family, and every person being wrongfully detained.
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An extraordinary document. Read it.
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
January 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM
An extraordinary document. Read it.
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
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Since we published this, Pam Bondi's X account has started posting mugshots of Minnesotans arrested for impeding ICE/CBP. Sharing a defendant's photo publicly in this way is forbidden under DOJ rules
ICE and CBP are at the head of Trump's campaign to terrorize Minnesotans. But the Justice Department is not far behind.
ICE’s No. 1 Ally
The Department of Justice has rushed to shield federal agents from accountability and launched needless criminal investigations into Minnesota officials and residents.
www.theatlantic.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Since we published this, Pam Bondi's X account has started posting mugshots of Minnesotans arrested for impeding ICE/CBP. Sharing a defendant's photo publicly in this way is forbidden under DOJ rules
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🚨BREAKING: Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office Wednesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Five alarm fire for democracy’: Dems, voting advocates voice outrage at FBI raid of Georgia elections office
Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office.
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM
🚨BREAKING: Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office Wednesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Yep, Greg Abbott is working feverishly - to make you forget that home, auto, & health insurance rates are skyrocketing, utilities are through the roof, job growth has slowed, & MAGA billionaires get all they want while hard working Texans are ignored.
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Yep, Greg Abbott is working feverishly - to make you forget that home, auto, & health insurance rates are skyrocketing, utilities are through the roof, job growth has slowed, & MAGA billionaires get all they want while hard working Texans are ignored.
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We still notice the affordability but unfortunately the state sponsored executions have taken priority.
Trump: "Everything has come down. Do you notice that don't notice affordability anymore? That's like an old fashioned word."
January 27, 2026 at 10:35 PM
We still notice the affordability but unfortunately the state sponsored executions have taken priority.
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Bring on the vuvuzelas!
January 27, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Bring on the vuvuzelas!
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Y’all- have you contacted the SBOE yet?
Email [email protected] and tell them what you think about the state’s plan to mandate Bible stories written by “The State of Texas.”
Email [email protected] and tell them what you think about the state’s plan to mandate Bible stories written by “The State of Texas.”
Officials cite the need for a ‘common literary canon’ for mandating lessons such as the parable of the Prodigal Son.
@lrj417.bsky.social reports www.the74million.org/article/most...
@lrj417.bsky.social reports www.the74million.org/article/most...
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Y’all- have you contacted the SBOE yet?
Email [email protected] and tell them what you think about the state’s plan to mandate Bible stories written by “The State of Texas.”
Email [email protected] and tell them what you think about the state’s plan to mandate Bible stories written by “The State of Texas.”
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NORTH TEXAS VOTERS:
Come ask Texas MAGA Mouthpiece Rep KEITH SELF about his hate-fueled vitriol & feckless leadership THIS SATURDAY 1/31/26 @ 9:30 AM @ Napoli's Restaurant, 701 TX-78 in Wylie #TX03.
EVENT PURPOSEFULLY LIMITED TO ONLY 75 PEOPLE!
Come ask Texas MAGA Mouthpiece Rep KEITH SELF about his hate-fueled vitriol & feckless leadership THIS SATURDAY 1/31/26 @ 9:30 AM @ Napoli's Restaurant, 701 TX-78 in Wylie #TX03.
EVENT PURPOSEFULLY LIMITED TO ONLY 75 PEOPLE!
January 28, 2026 at 3:57 AM
NORTH TEXAS VOTERS:
Come ask Texas MAGA Mouthpiece Rep KEITH SELF about his hate-fueled vitriol & feckless leadership THIS SATURDAY 1/31/26 @ 9:30 AM @ Napoli's Restaurant, 701 TX-78 in Wylie #TX03.
EVENT PURPOSEFULLY LIMITED TO ONLY 75 PEOPLE!
Come ask Texas MAGA Mouthpiece Rep KEITH SELF about his hate-fueled vitriol & feckless leadership THIS SATURDAY 1/31/26 @ 9:30 AM @ Napoli's Restaurant, 701 TX-78 in Wylie #TX03.
EVENT PURPOSEFULLY LIMITED TO ONLY 75 PEOPLE!
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WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 9am Sign In
WHERE: Sheraton McKinney 1900 Gateway, McKinney, Texas
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WHEN: Thursday- Sat June 25-27th
WHERE: Corpus Christie, Texas
Sign up at: texasdemocraticconvention.com
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 9am Sign In
WHERE: Sheraton McKinney 1900 Gateway, McKinney, Texas
𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
WHEN: Thursday- Sat June 25-27th
WHERE: Corpus Christie, Texas
Sign up at: texasdemocraticconvention.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 9am Sign In
WHERE: Sheraton McKinney 1900 Gateway, McKinney, Texas
𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
WHEN: Thursday- Sat June 25-27th
WHERE: Corpus Christie, Texas
Sign up at: texasdemocraticconvention.com
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 9am Sign In
WHERE: Sheraton McKinney 1900 Gateway, McKinney, Texas
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WHEN: Thursday- Sat June 25-27th
WHERE: Corpus Christie, Texas
Sign up at: texasdemocraticconvention.com
Good information to know for Texas voters.
The Democrats running for Attorney General.
The Democrats running for Attorney General.
Republicans have turned the office of the Texas attorney general into a conservative legal juggernaut, but three Democrats are competing for the chance to take it back.
To help primary voters differentiate, we asked the candidates where they stand on the agency’s major issues.
To help primary voters differentiate, we asked the candidates where they stand on the agency’s major issues.
Q&A: 2026 Democratic candidates for Texas attorney general
Republicans have turned the office into a conservative legal juggernaut, but three Democrats are competing for the chance to take it back. To help primary voters differentiate, we asked the candidates...
www.texastribune.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Good information to know for Texas voters.
The Democrats running for Attorney General.
The Democrats running for Attorney General.
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This is exactly what I’m saying. The Philadelphia district attorney, Larry Krasner. 👇
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
This is exactly what I’m saying. The Philadelphia district attorney, Larry Krasner. 👇
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But sure—tell me how it’s the liberals who are “coming for your freedoms,” won’t you.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
But sure—tell me how it’s the liberals who are “coming for your freedoms,” won’t you.
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...
open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...