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L.J. Hummel
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Likes: Democracy, justice, rugby, ukulele, cats & dogs, Cape Cod, gardening
Dislikes: Autocracy, racists, misogynists, homo and transphobes, bullies
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
Seven German journalism students tracked Russian-crewed freighters lurking off the Dutch and German coast—and connected them to drone swarms over military bases. (Hank Van Ess)
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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duckworth.senate.gov
BREAKING: Republicans blocked our clean, three-year extension of the ACA tax credits—guaranteeing health insurance premiums skyrocket for millions in the new year.

The GOP owns the health care crisis to come.
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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motherjones.com
"ICE and CBP goons, balaclavas emphasizing the penis-like nature of their heads, have descended on New Orleans," @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social writes.

But the city is pissed off and fighting back, chasing the feds and holding protests almost daily.
New Orleans is watching you
As the feds chase immigrants, a city chases the feds.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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phillewis.bsky.social
Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation that would have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people
Republicans Block Bill That Would Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
Democrats, meanwhile, blocked a competing GOP bill on Thursday that would have bolstered health savings accounts instead.
www.huffpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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niallharbison.bsky.social
In the first few days I just saw with her and watched her sleep for 23.5 hours a day.

Look at her today. My heart could explode with happiness for her ❤️
December 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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wutrain.bsky.social
And February was our THIRD time filing with the legislature, after intensive legislative process & negotiations throughout 2024.
jonathancohn.bsky.social Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 3d
Stunned by how dishonest senators like Senate President Karen Spilka and Senator Nick Collins are being about Mayor Michelle Wu's tax shift home rule petition.

It was filed in February. They ignored it. No right to complain that it's a brand new ask. #mapoli
December 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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asfried.bsky.social
Graham Platner holds lobbyist-studded DC fundraiser "hosted by a senator and lobbyists who have represented industries that Platner has harshly criticized."

#mepolitics

www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/10/p...
Graham Platner holds lobbyist-studded DC fundraiser
High-dollar fundraisers will be a part of every campaign for one of the nation’s most hotly contested Senate seats.
www.bangordailynews.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
Remind me: Did Brett Kavanaugh include having your wedding band cut in pieces among the minor inconveniences of being arrested by ICE as a US citizen?
December 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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jamellebouie.net
the defensiveness and incredulity of a good chunk of the commentary class toward arguments about trump’s racism is, imho, downstream of the same impulse behind the endless trump voter safaris and self-flagellation about being out of touch with the heartland
adamserwer.bsky.social Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 2d
Thinking back to how people were "hysterical" for calling trump white supremacist and now he's doing nordic theory on the campaign trail
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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pbump.com
An insane political move. One of the recurring complaints about immigration in the U.S. is that those seeking asylum jump the line. This is line-jumping — but for rich people, not those in need.
December 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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niallharbison.bsky.social
What a difference 24 hours makes. Small margins between life and death.
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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atrupar.com
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
During ratification of the 14th Amendment, senators discussed whether the Citizenship Clause would apply to the children of immigrants and resoundingly concluded that it did. The text and history all point in one direction and the counter-arguments are patently fraudulent. I am going to lose my mind
anthonymkreis.bsky.social Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 5d
The evidence is the text. All you have to do is read the Constitution.
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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paleofuture.bsky.social
“After they broke up, Ferreira said in court records that Michael Leavitt had in the past threatened to try to get her deported.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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samlmontano.bsky.social
Amnesty International released findings from its investigation into the Everglades Concentration Camp (Alligator Alcatraz), which was built by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

They found evidence of torture, among other human rights violations.

www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
According to Article 1(1) of the UN Convention against Torture, an act constitutes torture if four elements are present: (1) intention, (2) infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering, (3) a purpose such as coercion, intimidation, obtaining information or a confession, or discrimination and (4) a degree of official involvement.254 State agents at “Alligator Alcatraz” use the ‘box’ as a form of punishment. The conditions of the ‘box’ – an extremely small space that prevents sitting, lying or changing position –, combined with high temperatures and humidity levels, and the deprivation of water, sanitation and protection from harsh weather conditions and insects, would likely cause severe physical and psychological pain and suffering.255 Amnesty International considers that the use of the ‘box’ as a form of punishment at “Alligator Alcatraz” constitutes torture.
December 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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ncnewsline.com
Another large-scale immigration enforcement operation appears to be underway in North Carolina, focusing on the Research Triangle and Triad area, according to immigrant advocacy group Siembra NC. Here's what we know: ncnewsline.com/2025/12/05/i... by @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol
ICE agents once again operating in North Carolina, activists say, including arrests in Durham • NC Newsline
Another large-scale ICE operation appears to be underway in North Carolina, focusing on the Triangle and Triad areas, according to Siembra NC.
ncnewsline.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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minakimes.bsky.social
Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Becoming a U.S. citizen takes years and involves immigrants acquiring a green card, extensive interviews, background checks, classes and a citizenship test. The naturalization ceremony is the final step to the process, where the oath of allegiance and a citizenship certificate are granted. Immigrants approved to be naturalized went to Faneuil Hall Thursday - known as the country's cradle of liberty - for that long-awaited moment to pledge allegiance to the United States. But instead, as they lined up, some were told by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officials that they couldn't proceed due to their countries of origin.
December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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mollylyons.bsky.social
“People are devastated and they’re frightened,” Breslow told GBH News. “People were plucked out of line. They didn’t cancel the whole ceremony.”

www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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murray.senate.gov
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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mayorwu.boston.gov
Because of a state law, residential property owners in Boston are projected to face a 13% tax spike next year.

Meanwhile, corporations will pay their lowest share of property taxes in 43 years.

I’m hosting an AMA on Reddit about our plan to protect homeowners and deliver residential tax relief.
From the boston community on Reddit: Mayor Wu here! AMA about the fight to keep residential property taxes from spiking next year under state law
Explore this post and more from the boston community
www.reddit.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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normeisen.bsky.social
BREAKING: cert. was just granted in our @democracydefendersfund.org case to defend birthright citizenship

We and our wonderful coalition incl. ACLU, LULAC & more have won at every level & we have a strong case at SCOTUS as well

We are fighting for the babies, their parents--& the Constitution!
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
This is why Trump's National Security Strategy is a fantasy.
paleofuture.bsky.social Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 6d
"A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission targeted at Venezuela."
Chinese Hospital Ship Visits Jamaica as US Gunboats Ply Caribbean
A Chinese hospital ship quietly docked in hurricane-hit Jamaica this week, projecting soft power into the heart of the Caribbean where a US armada is conducting a controversial anti-narcotics mission ...
www.bloomberg.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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dbernstein.bsky.social
Foreign Relations Ranking Member @shaheen.senate.gov is not impressed with the new Trump National Security Strategy

www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Ranking Member Shaheen Response to the Second Trump Administration’s National Security Strategy | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the statement below...
www.foreign.senate.gov
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM