Makapee
@sjame.bsky.social
Progressive from Oakland, with a collie and many cats. 8647. Barbara Lee and AOC fan. Active with Indivisible. I don't DM. No bots, empty accounts, sales accounts, porn, MLM or bitcoin. Background photo: Kevin Painchaud.
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I think Trump doesn’t want the bad publicity and wants to bully the ICC.
December 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I think Trump doesn’t want the bad publicity and wants to bully the ICC.
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MERCENARIES: A Video and Poster Campaign to Counter ICE Recruitment
"They are not protecting our communities—they are trying to destroy them. They aim to wear down our ability to identify w/ each other, our ability to feel compassion. If they succeed, all of us will be in danger."
@crimethinc.com ✊🏼
"They are not protecting our communities—they are trying to destroy them. They aim to wear down our ability to identify w/ each other, our ability to feel compassion. If they succeed, all of us will be in danger."
@crimethinc.com ✊🏼
December 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
MERCENARIES: A Video and Poster Campaign to Counter ICE Recruitment
"They are not protecting our communities—they are trying to destroy them. They aim to wear down our ability to identify w/ each other, our ability to feel compassion. If they succeed, all of us will be in danger."
@crimethinc.com ✊🏼
"They are not protecting our communities—they are trying to destroy them. They aim to wear down our ability to identify w/ each other, our ability to feel compassion. If they succeed, all of us will be in danger."
@crimethinc.com ✊🏼
Expand the Supreme Court, Re-legitimize the judicial branch. In 2029 let's make it as big as the 9th circuit - 27 justices. That will dilute the stain of the recent jurisprudence based only on IOKIYAR.
The current Supreme Court has forfeited all legitimacy.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
December 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Expand the Supreme Court, Re-legitimize the judicial branch. In 2029 let's make it as big as the 9th circuit - 27 justices. That will dilute the stain of the recent jurisprudence based only on IOKIYAR.
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There is no question about it: Alito, Thomas, Roberts, and the three Trump Supreme Court appointees are all GOP partisan hacks.
Pass term limits. Expand the court. Enact an enforceable code of ethics.
We must keep pushing Democrats to enact court reform.
Pass term limits. Expand the court. Enact an enforceable code of ethics.
We must keep pushing Democrats to enact court reform.
How to Fix a Broken Supreme Court | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
There is no question about it: Alito, Thomas, Roberts, and the three Trump Supreme Court appointees are all GOP partisan hacks.
Pass term limits. Expand the court. Enact an enforceable code of ethics.
We must keep pushing Democrats to enact court reform.
Pass term limits. Expand the court. Enact an enforceable code of ethics.
We must keep pushing Democrats to enact court reform.
I was yesterday years old when I found this out.
“Jingle Bells” Was Written by a Racist Confederate Soldier to Mock Black People • America's most popular holiday song has its origins in Blackface minstrelsy, but many myths have tried whitewash its true history.
“Jingle Bells” Was Written by a Racist Confederate Soldier to Mock Black People
America's most popular holiday song has its origins in Blackface minstrelsy, but many myths have tried whitewash its true history.
historycanthide.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I was yesterday years old when I found this out.
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Stephen Miller has some stiff competition.
Bove has embalming fluid for blood.
Bove has embalming fluid for blood.
December 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Stephen Miller has some stiff competition.
Bove has embalming fluid for blood.
Bove has embalming fluid for blood.
I had heard part of this but it is very impactful to listen to the video. ICE is lawless.
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I had heard part of this but it is very impactful to listen to the video. ICE is lawless.
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The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The first paragraph of Judge Breyer‘s opinion granting an injunction in the California National Guard case is a banger.
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At least it’s honest.
December 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
At least it’s honest.
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People are upset that Orange Stain always falls asleep.
I’m just upset that he always wakes up.
I’m just upset that he always wakes up.
December 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
People are upset that Orange Stain always falls asleep.
I’m just upset that he always wakes up.
I’m just upset that he always wakes up.
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“Take the mask off, b****.”
Residents in Little Rock, Arkansas were outraged when masked neo-Nazis marched through their community.
Residents in Little Rock, Arkansas were outraged when masked neo-Nazis marched through their community.
December 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“Take the mask off, b****.”
Residents in Little Rock, Arkansas were outraged when masked neo-Nazis marched through their community.
Residents in Little Rock, Arkansas were outraged when masked neo-Nazis marched through their community.
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A huge 800-mile stretch of Japan is subject to the megaquake alert — the highest-level warning of its type — following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake which injured dozens this week
Megaquake warning as huge tsunami could kill 200,000 people in tourist hotspot
www.mirror.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A huge 800-mile stretch of Japan is subject to the megaquake alert — the highest-level warning of its type — following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake which injured dozens this week
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A federal judge tossed out Missouri Republicans’ challenge to a citizen-led referendum just days before the measure’s organizers are expected to submit over 200k signatures, positioning voters to decide for themselves whether to accept the new gerrymander.
Federal Court Tosses GOP Lawsuit Against Missouri’s Gerrymander Referendum Effort
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A federal judge tossed out Missouri Republicans’ challenge to a citizen-led referendum just days before the measure’s organizers are expected to submit over 200k signatures, positioning voters to decide for themselves whether to accept the new gerrymander.
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Tell this to all the citizens who are looking over their shoulders for being not white
apnews.com/article/poll...
apnews.com/article/poll...
Fewer Americans see discrimination as anti-DEI push gains traction, AP-NORC poll shows
A poll finds less than half of U.S. adults believe Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination.
apnews.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tell this to all the citizens who are looking over their shoulders for being not white
apnews.com/article/poll...
apnews.com/article/poll...
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Rand Paul: "This is an insane policy. It's inconsistent. It's not war. It's not the way we've ever done this. If we can blow up a boat in the ocean, what about when they get to Miami & put it in a truck? Can you shoot a grenade launcher at the truck? No! We arrest people b/c sometimes we're wrong."
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Rand Paul: "This is an insane policy. It's inconsistent. It's not war. It's not the way we've ever done this. If we can blow up a boat in the ocean, what about when they get to Miami & put it in a truck? Can you shoot a grenade launcher at the truck? No! We arrest people b/c sometimes we're wrong."
Police state, anyone?
NEW: an activist has been charged for allegedly wiping a Google Pixel phone before CBP could search it. Search was by a secretive CBP Tactical Terrorism Response Team, which ACLU says "interrogate innocent travelers." We uploaded the indictment here: www.404media.co/man-charged-...
Man Charged for Wiping Phone Before CBP Could Search It
The exact circumstances around the search are not known. But activist Samuel Tunick is charged with deleting data from a Google Pixel before CBP’s Tactical Terrorism Response Team could search it.
www.404media.co
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Police state, anyone?
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Everything Kamala said in the debate with Trump has come true word for word.
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Everything Kamala said in the debate with Trump has come true word for word.
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Exciting list
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Exciting list
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A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.
December 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.
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THANK YOU, CONGRESSMAN!
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
THANK YOU, CONGRESSMAN!
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🔥HOPE WALZ: “Oh Don Jr, it is so clear your dad doesn’t love you… my family will always be richer than yours, because we find joy in each other - not tearing other people down. I really hope you get the help you need.”
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🔥HOPE WALZ: “Oh Don Jr, it is so clear your dad doesn’t love you… my family will always be richer than yours, because we find joy in each other - not tearing other people down. I really hope you get the help you need.”
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Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
Lawmakers quietly stuck the requirement into their must-pass annual defense policy bill.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...