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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 10h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 14h

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17h

This is what it looks like when your community stands up.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5d

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 13h

So if Russ Vought and Bob Kennedy were deliberately trying on behalf of an enemy to sicken and kill Americans by destroying the public health structure - what would they be doing differently?

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Catherine @docspkfree.bsky.social · 11h

Portland International Airport will not allow TV shit from Noem

PDX chooses not to air video of Sec. Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown
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PDX chooses not to air video of Sec. Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown

The Port of Portland is choosing not to broadcast a new video that shows DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown."Democr

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Alliance Against Gun Violence and Gun Violence Ticker. @gunviolenceticker.bsky.social · 3d

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 16h

seems like a non-insignificant percentage of rage against the machine's fanbase are young republican men driving SUVs bopping their head to anti-oil, pro-immigrant songs thinking the lyrics are about how they wish their suburban parents would get off their back

Tom Morello tweets: "Fascinating that all those “don’t tread on me” posers and their AR-15’s are nowhere to be seen and government tyranny is instead being opposed by a guy in an inflatable frog suit."

Someone named Manny replies: "@grok
why do some people say Tom Morello and band mates are RAGE FOR THE MACHINE and not against ?"

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 4d

THIS is the energy we’ve been waiting for. Credit where credit is due.

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 4d

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 13h

The end of federal enforcement of special ed laws. Some states - including MN - will likely be ok. But a lot of disabled kids in a lot of states are going to lose the education that federal law and decades of jurisprudence say they are owed.

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 17h

It seems to be a prerequisite. WTAF is going on?

#USDemocracy

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea.bsky.social · 12h

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Osbournemom @osbournemom.bsky.social · 10h

An appeal would be untimely.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 12h

Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility

Meanwhile, two days after a judge ordered the removal of a fence erected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, barricades were being put up in front of the fence on Saturday.

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Catherine Zoltan @catherinezoltan.bsky.social · 12h

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 11h

"Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are engaging in a cover-up to shield people who were involved in raping children."

Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 11h

it actually offends me how sloppy and careless they are. anyone who’s ever been laid off knows the panic you feel when it happens. and while obviously it’s good that they backtracked, these are people’s fucking LIVELIHOODS they’re messing with.

Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error

www.nytimes.com

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 13h

Trump is trying to weaponize the DOJ & the military to punish his enemies

But the courts—and the Constitution—are fighting back

Democracy’s immune system is working

I break it down in my NEW @contrariannews.org Publisher’s Roundup 👇

contrarian.substack.com/p/donald-tru...

Donald Trump’s latest authoritarian moves signal weakness, not strength

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 11h

Portland's famous Unipiper was spotted at the Portland ICE protest where he played his bagpipes in front of Santa, Mr. Potato Head, Garfield and more -- all while surrounded by bubbles.

More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 13h

Broadview.

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Osbournemom @osbournemom.bsky.social · 10h

Trump bringing them here?

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Beefeater Fella @beefeaterfella.bsky.social · 12h

🇱🇻 Latvia has ordered 841 Russian citizens to leave the country by Oct. 13 after they failed to prove their Latvian language proficiency and to undergo mandatory security checks, - Politico

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omgisme @omgisme.bsky.social · 1d

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Bon Hanson @bonhanson.bsky.social · 20h

In the first 7 months of 2025, Canadian border authorities have seized 1.4 metric tons of cocaine worth 750 million dollars coming from the United States.

www.wxyz.com/news/canadia...

Canadian border authorities crack down on drug smuggling through commercial trucks

Canadian officials say they are intensifying efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking after witnessing a rise in narcotics entering through the United States via trucks at Ontario border crossings.

www.wxyz.com

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