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Oh my, my. When Trump doesn’t get what he wants a tantrum ensues. This time his tantrum was shown in front of the world press.
Big mistake. Optical mistake.
Tactical mistake.
Europe will take it from here, and we will defeat Putin.
Slava Ukraini!
Big mistake. Optical mistake.
Tactical mistake.
Europe will take it from here, and we will defeat Putin.
Slava Ukraini!
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#ResistanceRoots
#BlackHistoryMonth
Langston Hughes was born on this day in 1901 in Joplin, Mo. Hughes served as the premier poet and ambassador of the Harlem Renaissance, using his work to authentically portray the everyday lives, struggles and joys of working-class Black Americans. /1
#BlackHistoryMonth
Langston Hughes was born on this day in 1901 in Joplin, Mo. Hughes served as the premier poet and ambassador of the Harlem Renaissance, using his work to authentically portray the everyday lives, struggles and joys of working-class Black Americans. /1
February 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
#ResistanceRoots
#BlackHistoryMonth
Langston Hughes was born on this day in 1901 in Joplin, Mo. Hughes served as the premier poet and ambassador of the Harlem Renaissance, using his work to authentically portray the everyday lives, struggles and joys of working-class Black Americans. /1
#BlackHistoryMonth
Langston Hughes was born on this day in 1901 in Joplin, Mo. Hughes served as the premier poet and ambassador of the Harlem Renaissance, using his work to authentically portray the everyday lives, struggles and joys of working-class Black Americans. /1
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This is the kind of headline we should be seeing here, but the GOP are making excuses & trying to find a way to “spin” the fact that the person squatting in the Oval Office was accused of auctioning off GIRLS to the highest bidder. Interesting that the anti-pedo MAGA CHUDS are quiet right now.
February 2, 2026 at 1:16 AM
This is the kind of headline we should be seeing here, but the GOP are making excuses & trying to find a way to “spin” the fact that the person squatting in the Oval Office was accused of auctioning off GIRLS to the highest bidder. Interesting that the anti-pedo MAGA CHUDS are quiet right now.
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“OK, we went to a protest, now why did the whole world not change?”
Protest puts a foot in the doorframe when authoritarianism tries to shut the door behind it.
Protest doesn’t bring instant change, but change remains possible because protest reminds us that that the way things are isn’t normal.
Protest puts a foot in the doorframe when authoritarianism tries to shut the door behind it.
Protest doesn’t bring instant change, but change remains possible because protest reminds us that that the way things are isn’t normal.
February 2, 2026 at 1:05 AM
“OK, we went to a protest, now why did the whole world not change?”
Protest puts a foot in the doorframe when authoritarianism tries to shut the door behind it.
Protest doesn’t bring instant change, but change remains possible because protest reminds us that that the way things are isn’t normal.
Protest puts a foot in the doorframe when authoritarianism tries to shut the door behind it.
Protest doesn’t bring instant change, but change remains possible because protest reminds us that that the way things are isn’t normal.
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🧵"Ochoa is a Border Patrol agent who joined CBP in 2018. Gutierrez joined in 2014 and works for CBP’s Office of Field Operations."
Stopping ICE alone will not stop the madness. CBP will fill the void-and they are only supposed to operate 100mi from the border.
Stopping ICE alone will not stop the madness. CBP will fill the void-and they are only supposed to operate 100mi from the border.
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:11 AM
🧵"Ochoa is a Border Patrol agent who joined CBP in 2018. Gutierrez joined in 2014 and works for CBP’s Office of Field Operations."
Stopping ICE alone will not stop the madness. CBP will fill the void-and they are only supposed to operate 100mi from the border.
Stopping ICE alone will not stop the madness. CBP will fill the void-and they are only supposed to operate 100mi from the border.
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I think of all the malicious MAGA trolls, envying his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show
Then the release of Liam Ramos from detention
And I hear Bad Bunny at the Grammys:
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say—ICE out. We’re not savages. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans”
Then the release of Liam Ramos from detention
And I hear Bad Bunny at the Grammys:
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say—ICE out. We’re not savages. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans”
February 2, 2026 at 3:22 AM
I think of all the malicious MAGA trolls, envying his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show
Then the release of Liam Ramos from detention
And I hear Bad Bunny at the Grammys:
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say—ICE out. We’re not savages. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans”
Then the release of Liam Ramos from detention
And I hear Bad Bunny at the Grammys:
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say—ICE out. We’re not savages. We’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans”
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Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
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If this is what's going on now, just imagine the levels of corruption we'd descend into if the Farage cult got anywhere near Number 10.
Reform UK Ltd. are basically a front for foreign and offshore wealth and oligarchy.
Britain would become nothing more than an ATM.
Reform UK Ltd. are basically a front for foreign and offshore wealth and oligarchy.
Britain would become nothing more than an ATM.
It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
February 2, 2026 at 9:12 AM
If this is what's going on now, just imagine the levels of corruption we'd descend into if the Farage cult got anywhere near Number 10.
Reform UK Ltd. are basically a front for foreign and offshore wealth and oligarchy.
Britain would become nothing more than an ATM.
Reform UK Ltd. are basically a front for foreign and offshore wealth and oligarchy.
Britain would become nothing more than an ATM.
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It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
February 2, 2026 at 8:20 AM
It's rare to see how lobbyists operate. But the Epstein-Mandelson correspondence shows us what happens all the time: plutocrats and government ministers conspiring against the public interest. This is why all lobbying should be in the public domain, but despite Labour and Con promises, it's not. 🧵
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It's 1998. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
February 2, 2026 at 7:06 AM
It's 1998. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2001. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2025. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
It's 2026. Peter Mandleson has resigned in disgrace from Labour.
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CBS censored Billie Eilish saying “Fuck ICE” at the Grammys. Here’s the uncensored version:
February 2, 2026 at 4:12 AM
CBS censored Billie Eilish saying “Fuck ICE” at the Grammys. Here’s the uncensored version:
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This is the kind of fight we need from opposition leaders. Thank you Chicago!
The entire country should be doing what Chicago is doing right now. Everyone should be in the streets. Protesting against ICE! Protesting against our Pedophile and criminal President — ALL OF IT!!
#Chicago #TheTimeIsNow
#ForceThemOut #Resist #Solidarity #Action
#Chicago #TheTimeIsNow
#ForceThemOut #Resist #Solidarity #Action
February 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM
This is the kind of fight we need from opposition leaders. Thank you Chicago!
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February 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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So believe me I understand this is deeply frustrating and unfair, but a march that does everything right and still gets tear gassed is a successful march that is winning.
A lot of the strategy of protest is luring the authorities into engaging in obviously, transparently unjust uses of force.
A lot of the strategy of protest is luring the authorities into engaging in obviously, transparently unjust uses of force.
It's hard to overstate how ell-organized the portland march that got gassed was... organizers made the crowd promise to be peaceful, said the march would slow in front of the ICE building but not stop, that we would stick to one chant (ICE Out). They did absolutely everything right and got gassed.
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 AM
So believe me I understand this is deeply frustrating and unfair, but a march that does everything right and still gets tear gassed is a successful march that is winning.
A lot of the strategy of protest is luring the authorities into engaging in obviously, transparently unjust uses of force.
A lot of the strategy of protest is luring the authorities into engaging in obviously, transparently unjust uses of force.
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We should focus on the fact that when names surface of people deeply enmeshed in Epstein pedophile world in the UK, Italy, Slovakia, Canada, they are forced to resign public office in shame. When when names surface in the US, absolutely nothing happens, because they are protected by Trump.
It’s profoundly unsettling that many of the world’s most powerful figures named in the Epstein Files, including the US president and the wealthiest person alive, continue to hold positions of influence.
What a terrible world we live in
What a terrible world we live in
February 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
We should focus on the fact that when names surface of people deeply enmeshed in Epstein pedophile world in the UK, Italy, Slovakia, Canada, they are forced to resign public office in shame. When when names surface in the US, absolutely nothing happens, because they are protected by Trump.
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
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That James Hammond was an ardent defender of slavery & molester of his own nieces should illustrate that it's a short distance from attacking minorities in Minnesota to participating in a trafficking operation with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump doesn't care about anyone but himself!
Trump doesn't care about anyone but himself!
February 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
That James Hammond was an ardent defender of slavery & molester of his own nieces should illustrate that it's a short distance from attacking minorities in Minnesota to participating in a trafficking operation with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump doesn't care about anyone but himself!
Trump doesn't care about anyone but himself!
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In Springfield, Ohio, people are preparing in advance of a “large deportation” promised by the president. To all appearances, the city is 2 or 3 days from a federal ethnic cleansing, grounded in a hate campaign organized by the vice-president and American Nazis.
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
Ethnic Cleansing in Ohio?
Nazi Lies in Vance's America
snyder.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
In Springfield, Ohio, people are preparing in advance of a “large deportation” promised by the president. To all appearances, the city is 2 or 3 days from a federal ethnic cleansing, grounded in a hate campaign organized by the vice-president and American Nazis.
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
snyder.substack.com/p/ethnic-cle...
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Liam is home, with his bunny hat and backpack. A small but important victory for everyone who spoke up. And a sign that our legal system can still work to protect us.
But there are still too many children trapped in ICE detention camps. Including a 2-month-old at the same facility Liam was held.
But there are still too many children trapped in ICE detention camps. Including a 2-month-old at the same facility Liam was held.
Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
February 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Liam is home, with his bunny hat and backpack. A small but important victory for everyone who spoke up. And a sign that our legal system can still work to protect us.
But there are still too many children trapped in ICE detention camps. Including a 2-month-old at the same facility Liam was held.
But there are still too many children trapped in ICE detention camps. Including a 2-month-old at the same facility Liam was held.
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Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
February 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
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What about if it’s like 500 times
February 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
What about if it’s like 500 times
Absolutely. Especially the football World Cup. Scotland qualified for the first time in decades and the fans are so happy. I was really happy for the team and fans. Unfortunately, they’re going to be travelling to the US, staying in hotels, giving your economy a boost.
I hate that.
I hate that.
I said it on another post that this is a message to the world that they need to cancel travel to the USA and move any world event that we were scheduled to host.
This is beyond confirmation that we are profoundly unsafe.
To world leaders, you must deny this administration entry to your countries.
This is beyond confirmation that we are profoundly unsafe.
To world leaders, you must deny this administration entry to your countries.
January 31, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Absolutely. Especially the football World Cup. Scotland qualified for the first time in decades and the fans are so happy. I was really happy for the team and fans. Unfortunately, they’re going to be travelling to the US, staying in hotels, giving your economy a boost.
I hate that.
I hate that.
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Let's not forget the raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home this month
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 30, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Let's not forget the raid on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home this month
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I shouldn’t be laughing but…
January 31, 2026 at 6:35 AM
I shouldn’t be laughing but…
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Movie review from Guardian on Melania.
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Movie review from Guardian on Melania.