Jo Ostgarden.bsky.social
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Jill of many trades; master of none ‘cept my MA from UA (former journalist).☮️Still imagining all the people living here in peace. 🏳️🌈Ally✊🏾BLM Ally ☯️Trans Ally 🪬🌊🔬Ally 🔵BlueCrew 🔵PressFreedom 🔵ClimateWarrior ⛔️MAGA/Porn/FansOnly ⛔️DMs=BLOCK
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Sept. 11 Victims’ Lawsuit Against Saudi Government Can Go to Trial, Judge Rules
Information uncovered by plaintiffs has already undermined the FBI’s conclusion that two U.S.-based Saudi officials “unwittingly” helped al-Qaida hijackers after they arrived in America.
www.propublica.org
ProPublica’s brand messaging should be:
Doing the Work Corporate Media Consistently Fails to Do
Doing the Work Corporate Media Consistently Fails to Do
Only the NewsomTeam does it better
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Only the NewsomTeam does it better
Oops
One obvious problem with this post from Senile Satan is that Tim Burchett was not on Fox & Friends today. 👇
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Oops
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Silvia Reyna Mendoza, a mother of eight has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years. An ICE contractor sexually harassed her via texts/videos and requests for sexual favors. She was deported shortly thereafter.
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Silvia Reyna Mendoza, a mother of eight has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years. An ICE contractor sexually harassed her via texts/videos and requests for sexual favors. She was deported shortly thereafter.
Lost Children of the Americas
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record. — ProPublica
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
apple.news
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Lost Children of the Americas
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America is standing up!!!✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿✊🏽
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
America is standing up!!!✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿✊🏽
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Federal Judge DISMISSES James Comey and Letitia James Cases!
youtu.be/ReCVZl0JuPA?...
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Federal Judge DISMISSES James Comey and Letitia James Cases!
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Federal Judge DISMISSES James Comey and Letitia James Cases!
youtu.be/ReCVZl0JuPA?...
youtu.be/ReCVZl0JuPA?...
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NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
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11/ Read our full investigation:
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
11/ Read our full investigation:
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As Hegseth advances an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, remember:
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Pete Hegseth eyes investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' post Pete Hegseth eyes baseless investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
In response to a video warning troops not to follow illegal orders, the Trump administration's hyper-aggressive response has gone from bad to worse.
www.ms.now
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As Hegseth advances an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, remember:
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
- Kelly didn’t do anything wrong
- This sends an unsubtle signal to active-duty servicemembers
- With Jan 6 in mind, Team Trump shouldn’t be so casual about throwing around the word “sedition” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Here. We. Go. Again.
Trump was supposed to release a healthcare plan today
But now the White House is backpedaling on that promise! 🤣🤣🤣
#TwoMoreWeeks: Trump's perpetual healthcare promise
Trump was supposed to release a healthcare plan today
But now the White House is backpedaling on that promise! 🤣🤣🤣
#TwoMoreWeeks: Trump's perpetual healthcare promise
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Here. We. Go. Again.
Trump was supposed to release a healthcare plan today
But now the White House is backpedaling on that promise! 🤣🤣🤣
#TwoMoreWeeks: Trump's perpetual healthcare promise
Trump was supposed to release a healthcare plan today
But now the White House is backpedaling on that promise! 🤣🤣🤣
#TwoMoreWeeks: Trump's perpetual healthcare promise
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Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
Donald Trump has now blocked three economic data reports.
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Trump Cancels Release of Crucial Economic Report to Hide His Failures
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"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
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🐾 Pecan Pie has new pics. Available to foster or adopt by 11/25: nycacc.app#/browse/241978
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
🐾 Pecan Pie has new pics. Available to foster or adopt by 11/25: nycacc.app#/browse/241978
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Yes. The only person to vote against releasing the Epstein files. A man with a known history of violence. Formerly employed in law enforcement, but was fired by both the local police and sheriff's departments.
What is he doing in Congress?
Louisiana, please do better.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
What is he doing in Congress?
Louisiana, please do better.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
We Have to Stop Electing Angry Idiots Like Clay Higgins to Congress
The representative from Louisiana, who has a history of ridiculous behavior, was the only dissenting House member on the Epstein Transparency Act.
www.esquire.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Yes. The only person to vote against releasing the Epstein files. A man with a known history of violence. Formerly employed in law enforcement, but was fired by both the local police and sheriff's departments.
What is he doing in Congress?
Louisiana, please do better.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
What is he doing in Congress?
Louisiana, please do better.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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Months before his death, Ralph Marcus explained how a COVID-era leg injury led to a rare bone cancer that didn’t have to be fatal.
The Last Words of a Man Who Died in Prison From a Treatable Cancer
In a conversation just before his death, Ralph Marcus shared his experience of dying from a rare form of cancer inside a California prison.
prisonjournalismproject.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Months before his death, Ralph Marcus explained how a COVID-era leg injury led to a rare bone cancer that didn’t have to be fatal.
Yikes. And just so everyone understands, just because we say DEFUND the POLICE, we are not calling to eliminate Police. We are calling for accountability and more justice oriented service. Too many who gravitate toward Law enforcement and ICE are violence and power-trippers.
Abolishing ICE is only the beginning. Have you looked at your local cops?
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According to mappingpoliceviolence.us, police kill at least three people per day; from a meta analysis published in NYT, we now know the number could be six or even more.
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According to mappingpoliceviolence.us, police kill at least three people per day; from a meta analysis published in NYT, we now know the number could be six or even more.
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Yikes. And just so everyone understands, just because we say DEFUND the POLICE, we are not calling to eliminate Police. We are calling for accountability and more justice oriented service. Too many who gravitate toward Law enforcement and ICE are violence and power-trippers.
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Why did she concede so early? A recount would have uncovered this.
WTF !?!?!
Burke County, Florida is “where all the old Puerto Ricans live.” Which is fascinating, considering Burke County, FL doesn’t exist.
And then we found Stafford County, PA, Allen County, NC, Oklahoma County, MI, and Hamilton County, GA—none of these counties exist either, yet here we are.
Burke County, Florida is “where all the old Puerto Ricans live.” Which is fascinating, considering Burke County, FL doesn’t exist.
And then we found Stafford County, PA, Allen County, NC, Oklahoma County, MI, and Hamilton County, GA—none of these counties exist either, yet here we are.
How Did 6 Million People Vote In Burke County, Florida—When It Doesn't Exist?
And Why Over 1.5 Million Votes for Harris Disappeared on Election Night
substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Why did she concede so early? A recount would have uncovered this.
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Reasons Trump wants war w/ Venezuela:
• To steal oil – pure financial greed
• To steal land
• To kill/to feed his sadism
• To emulate Putin's totalitarianism and his invasion of Ukraine
• To distract from and prevent full release of the Epstein files
• In an attempt to justify martial law in the US
• To steal oil – pure financial greed
• To steal land
• To kill/to feed his sadism
• To emulate Putin's totalitarianism and his invasion of Ukraine
• To distract from and prevent full release of the Epstein files
• In an attempt to justify martial law in the US
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Reasons Trump wants war w/ Venezuela:
• To steal oil – pure financial greed
• To steal land
• To kill/to feed his sadism
• To emulate Putin's totalitarianism and his invasion of Ukraine
• To distract from and prevent full release of the Epstein files
• In an attempt to justify martial law in the US
• To steal oil – pure financial greed
• To steal land
• To kill/to feed his sadism
• To emulate Putin's totalitarianism and his invasion of Ukraine
• To distract from and prevent full release of the Epstein files
• In an attempt to justify martial law in the US
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Interesting thought, what would happen if everyone started wearing masks again? If the police and ICE can do it, why can't everyone else? Sure would mess up facial recognition and probably a lot fewer people would get sick as well.
November 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Interesting thought, what would happen if everyone started wearing masks again? If the police and ICE can do it, why can't everyone else? Sure would mess up facial recognition and probably a lot fewer people would get sick as well.
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AP is back in court today to defend itself and the right to speak freely without government retaliation.
Why AP is standing for your right to speak freely
The executive editor of The Associated Press says the news organization is fighting for the right of the press and public to speak freely without being targeted by the government.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
AP is back in court today to defend itself and the right to speak freely without government retaliation.
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I rarely shop corporate anymore. So many mom and pop stores offering similar or even better products. I don't mind that they are slightly more expensive. That's the price of fighting for democracy.
To be honest, I haven’t stepped foot in a Target since Jan. They don’t support my friends & community? They don’t need my $ Plus Amazon bankrolls this administration. Home Depot lets ICE terrorize workers on their lots.
My money stays with small shops and people-first businesses. #WeAintBuyingIt
My money stays with small shops and people-first businesses. #WeAintBuyingIt
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I rarely shop corporate anymore. So many mom and pop stores offering similar or even better products. I don't mind that they are slightly more expensive. That's the price of fighting for democracy.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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All the news you did not know you could use (and nearly slipped through the cracks):
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
All the news you did not know you could use (and nearly slipped through the cracks):