Amy
@ordermuppet.bsky.social
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Immigration is a fake problem. We have politicians on the one hand who want to use immigrants as scapegoats for our real ones and politicians on the other who are too cowardly to stand against them and tell the truth. That is the entire situation. Until that changes, people will continue to die.
January 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Immigration is a fake problem. We have politicians on the one hand who want to use immigrants as scapegoats for our real ones and politicians on the other who are too cowardly to stand against them and tell the truth. That is the entire situation. Until that changes, people will continue to die.
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@whitehouse.senate.gov @reed.senate.gov @amo.house.gov I expect you are all working to plan how best to support your colleagues in their work to vindicate Article I power. Look forward to hearing from you on this.
I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM
@whitehouse.senate.gov @reed.senate.gov @amo.house.gov I expect you are all working to plan how best to support your colleagues in their work to vindicate Article I power. Look forward to hearing from you on this.
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I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
@whitehouse.senate.gov, @reed.senate.gov and @amo.house.gov for your awareness. Please do everything in your power to protect RI’ers and people across the country from these abusive agencies. Block DHS funding and all regular business this regime tries. It will not get easier if you wait.
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM
@whitehouse.senate.gov, @reed.senate.gov and @amo.house.gov for your awareness. Please do everything in your power to protect RI’ers and people across the country from these abusive agencies. Block DHS funding and all regular business this regime tries. It will not get easier if you wait.
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i don't expect them to stop it. i expect them to do literally anything.
well, i should expect them to, i don't actually and that's the fucked part.
these replies are kind of sending me, in a bad way. americans have literally no concept of what an opposition party is
well, i should expect them to, i don't actually and that's the fucked part.
these replies are kind of sending me, in a bad way. americans have literally no concept of what an opposition party is
January 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
i don't expect them to stop it. i expect them to do literally anything.
well, i should expect them to, i don't actually and that's the fucked part.
these replies are kind of sending me, in a bad way. americans have literally no concept of what an opposition party is
well, i should expect them to, i don't actually and that's the fucked part.
these replies are kind of sending me, in a bad way. americans have literally no concept of what an opposition party is
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who gives a shit about power levers. if you don't even attempt to start the process of impeachment, the fuck is the point of anything. "step on me daddy. please rig the next election, daddy" bsky.app/profile/squo...
January 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
who gives a shit about power levers. if you don't even attempt to start the process of impeachment, the fuck is the point of anything. "step on me daddy. please rig the next election, daddy" bsky.app/profile/squo...
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If the Democrats get back control of both chambers of Congress and the White House - restructuring this rogue far-right #SCOTUS needs to happen on day 1.
Court reform is the only way out of this authoritarian trap. Expand, restructure jurisdiction, channel, new courts—the works.
October 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
If the Democrats get back control of both chambers of Congress and the White House - restructuring this rogue far-right #SCOTUS needs to happen on day 1.
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Dear Speaker Mike Johnson:
SINCE YOU LOVE WORK REQUIREMENTS, I PROPOSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR CONGRESS. DO YOUR JOB OR NOT GET PAID! BRING THE HOUSE IN SESSION. THIS IS DESPICABLE!
SINCE YOU LOVE WORK REQUIREMENTS, I PROPOSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR CONGRESS. DO YOUR JOB OR NOT GET PAID! BRING THE HOUSE IN SESSION. THIS IS DESPICABLE!
October 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Dear Speaker Mike Johnson:
SINCE YOU LOVE WORK REQUIREMENTS, I PROPOSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR CONGRESS. DO YOUR JOB OR NOT GET PAID! BRING THE HOUSE IN SESSION. THIS IS DESPICABLE!
SINCE YOU LOVE WORK REQUIREMENTS, I PROPOSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR CONGRESS. DO YOUR JOB OR NOT GET PAID! BRING THE HOUSE IN SESSION. THIS IS DESPICABLE!
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About 125,000 transgender people are assaulted in the restroom every year.
No transgender woman has ever been convicted of assaulting a woman in a public restroom.
No transgender woman has ever been convicted of assaulting a woman in a public restroom.
October 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
About 125,000 transgender people are assaulted in the restroom every year.
No transgender woman has ever been convicted of assaulting a woman in a public restroom.
No transgender woman has ever been convicted of assaulting a woman in a public restroom.
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov , @jbpritzker.bsky.social, I thought that when they come for your people they came through you?
Illinois State Police, acting on behalf of ICE, engaged in violent behavior against faith leaders, community members, and peaceful protestors at the Broadview, IL ICE facility this morning.
October 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov , @jbpritzker.bsky.social, I thought that when they come for your people they came through you?
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Smart move by two young upstate NY reporters: they filed a FOIA for body cameras worn by the sheriff’s deputies at an ICE raid. These are almost always civil raids so there’s no ongoing criminal investigation that would require that footage to stay confidential. Replicable by any media outlet.
“They’re, they’re animals anyway. That’s what I would tell my kids all the time,” said the ICE agent, according to body cam footage. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
Man detained in Cato ICE raid wrongfully deported, separated from his family
Body camera footage released from the raid shows agents referring to immigrants as 'animals.'
spectrumlocalnews.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Smart move by two young upstate NY reporters: they filed a FOIA for body cameras worn by the sheriff’s deputies at an ICE raid. These are almost always civil raids so there’s no ongoing criminal investigation that would require that footage to stay confidential. Replicable by any media outlet.
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Scoop: Trump lost the legal battle over halting the offshore Revolution Wind project after Orsted, its developer, brought reams of evidence to court alleging the government was lying about military security concerns.
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
How Trump’s Case Against Revolution Wind Fell Apart
The administration argued in the name of national defense — but Orsted had receipts.
heatmap.news
September 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Scoop: Trump lost the legal battle over halting the offshore Revolution Wind project after Orsted, its developer, brought reams of evidence to court alleging the government was lying about military security concerns.
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
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"No hate, no fear! Immigrants are welcome here!"
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
September 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"No hate, no fear! Immigrants are welcome here!"
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
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Vought’s threat all but calls forth Lincoln’s searing argument at Cooper Union:
“Plainly stated … you will destroy the Government, unless you be allowed to construe and enforce the Constitution as you please, on all points in dispute between you and us. You will rule or ruin in all events.”
“Plainly stated … you will destroy the Government, unless you be allowed to construe and enforce the Constitution as you please, on all points in dispute between you and us. You will rule or ruin in all events.”
Marshall calls Vought a degenerate criminal for his threats to maul the people’s government, and he’s right — but the truth is even more galling.
Assent to our crimes against the Constitution, Vought now demands — or else he will commit further such crimes. He _revels_ in flouting his oath.
Assent to our crimes against the Constitution, Vought now demands — or else he will commit further such crimes. He _revels_ in flouting his oath.
This seems to be their angle. If there’s a shutdown they won’t furlough employees they’ll fire them permanently. The fact that this is illegal kind of isn’t the point these days. I don’t see why this is much of a threat. They don’t have to do this. It’s a choice. They run the govt. when things …
September 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Vought’s threat all but calls forth Lincoln’s searing argument at Cooper Union:
“Plainly stated … you will destroy the Government, unless you be allowed to construe and enforce the Constitution as you please, on all points in dispute between you and us. You will rule or ruin in all events.”
“Plainly stated … you will destroy the Government, unless you be allowed to construe and enforce the Constitution as you please, on all points in dispute between you and us. You will rule or ruin in all events.”
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There’s a reason politicians and normal society didn’t use to say the quiet part out loud. That reason still exists.
"Common decency stigmatizes people that do not participate in it—removes them from voluntary association. We indeed have to live with one another, but terms and conditions apply."
me on why Ezra Klein should be ashamed / why shame is Good Actually
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
me on why Ezra Klein should be ashamed / why shame is Good Actually
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
How Can We Live Together? - Boston Review
Ezra Klein is wrong: shame is essential.
www.bostonreview.net
September 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
There’s a reason politicians and normal society didn’t use to say the quiet part out loud. That reason still exists.
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GOP lawmakers cite Georgia’s experiment as a model for the federal Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in 2027.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says
Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at lea...
www.propublica.org
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
GOP lawmakers cite Georgia’s experiment as a model for the federal Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in 2027.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
A new report by a government spending watchdog found that the nation’s only Medicaid work requirement program spent twice as much on administrative costs as on health care.
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No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections!
“43 percent of voters were more likely to vote for a candidate who stands up for transgender people. Just 21 percent of voters would be less likely to support a candidate who supports trans rights.”
“43 percent of voters were more likely to vote for a candidate who stands up for transgender people. Just 21 percent of voters would be less likely to support a candidate who supports trans rights.”
No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections
Opinion: Supporting protections for transgender people is not just necessary, it's crucial, argues LPAC's Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza.
www.advocate.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
No, supporting trans rights doesn’t cost elections!
“43 percent of voters were more likely to vote for a candidate who stands up for transgender people. Just 21 percent of voters would be less likely to support a candidate who supports trans rights.”
“43 percent of voters were more likely to vote for a candidate who stands up for transgender people. Just 21 percent of voters would be less likely to support a candidate who supports trans rights.”
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i have to say, as a trans journalist who has covered the "trans debate" for about a decade now, there is no daylight between how the trump administration and conservatives lie about tylenol and autism and how they've lied about youth trans care.
September 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
i have to say, as a trans journalist who has covered the "trans debate" for about a decade now, there is no daylight between how the trump administration and conservatives lie about tylenol and autism and how they've lied about youth trans care.
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A repulsive act that eerily echoes the instigating incident in the 1990 civil rights movement movie "Freedom Song," which a CRM veteran once told me was the best fictional treatment of the movement ever produced on film.
ICE agents held a five-year-old citizen hostage without any cause in an attempt to detain her father, for whom they had neither warrant nor probable cause to arrest (he has an active asylum claim, meaning he's not subject to detention or deportation). This is criminal behavior.
ICE agents held 5-year-old girl outside Leominster home to get father to surrender, family says
Video appears to show federal immigration agents trying to coax the man out of his Massachusetts home while asking, "Is that your daughter?"
www.nbcboston.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A repulsive act that eerily echoes the instigating incident in the 1990 civil rights movement movie "Freedom Song," which a CRM veteran once told me was the best fictional treatment of the movement ever produced on film.
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Reminder that Mahmoud Khalil is still being deported for his 1A protected speech.
Kimmel is back. Destruction of 1stA and authoritarian rule averted (for now). And it’s due to the power of we, the people. Same public protest that got Nixon out of office may succeed here too. Keep up the fight. #Reist.
September 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Reminder that Mahmoud Khalil is still being deported for his 1A protected speech.
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They abandoned the whole free speech thing as soon as people started saying things that genuinely offended them. It wasn’t that they were so tolerant that they accepted nazi talk as a necessary evil to protect speech writ large, they just liked saying and hearing slurs bsky.app/profile/jame...
there is a point here i want to amplify. the free speech defenders of the mainstream seem to have no awareness that actual free speech is often more fractious and destabilizing than civil and respectful. a society where speech is genuinely free isn’t the deferential space they want it to be.
The round-up.—
www.unpopularfront.news/p/reflection...
www.unpopularfront.news/p/reflection...
September 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
They abandoned the whole free speech thing as soon as people started saying things that genuinely offended them. It wasn’t that they were so tolerant that they accepted nazi talk as a necessary evil to protect speech writ large, they just liked saying and hearing slurs bsky.app/profile/jame...
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These folks have been protesting every week for 6 months.
www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-c...
"The "Toto, We're Not in America Anymore," protest drew roughly 249 people to Eau Claire's downtown federal courthouse according to a count by one of the organizers at the beginning of the protest."
"The "Toto, We're Not in America Anymore," protest drew roughly 249 people to Eau Claire's downtown federal courthouse according to a count by one of the organizers at the beginning of the protest."
www.wqow.com
September 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
These folks have been protesting every week for 6 months.
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Check out Justice Eddins’ complete repudiation of the Roberts Court here. It’s worth reading in full. It’s quite brave—and exceedingly rare—for a sitting judge to speak so candidly and scathingly about SCOTUS’ partisan contortions of law, history, and fact.
www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/u...
www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/u...
September 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Check out Justice Eddins’ complete repudiation of the Roberts Court here. It’s worth reading in full. It’s quite brave—and exceedingly rare—for a sitting judge to speak so candidly and scathingly about SCOTUS’ partisan contortions of law, history, and fact.
www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/u...
www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/u...