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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 1d

The Freedom from Religion Foundation's annual convention is in Myrtle Beach, SC Oct 16-19. See Dr. Mary Trump, Jamelle Bouie, John Fugelsang & so many more! @jamellebouie.net @johnfugelsang.bsky.social @maryltrump.bsky.social

2025 National Convention General Information

Join the Freedom From Religion Foundation for its 48th annual convention from Oct. 16-19 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

Make it make sense, Karoline. www.comicsands.com/leavitt-drug...

Karoline Leavitt Schooled After Spouting Out Bonkers 'MAGA Math' About Drug Prices

The math ain't mathin', Karoline.

www.comicsands.com

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 1d

Back in federal judge Sara Ellis' courtroom in Chicago for a second day of discussion on a proposed restraining order to rein in federal immigration agents' violent behavior.

Debate began on this issue on Monday, and ended without the court entering a formal order.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

@unraveledpress.com & other press have been threatened, shot with less-lethals and arrested while reporting on federal immigration activities in Chicagoland and on the resulting protests at Broadview.

I'm now at a hearing asking the federal court to rein ICE & co in. I'll let you know how it goes.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Well, yeah, we're suing ICE.

This wasn't really a hard decision. As little faith as we have in institutions, we recognize the value of drawing visible lines in the sand. We drew ours personally a while ago, but better late than never.

May every protester be freed and may this occupation end.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

Defense atty for the feds - who is appearing remotely and whose name I missed - claims immigration agents have been attacked, punched, had vehicles hit, etc. Adds the Broadview ICE facility has been "under siege," a term Ellis is skeptical of.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

Ellis cuts him off - says nothing in the filing shows the named plaintiffs were doing anything more than "simply expressing their views... or simply doing their jobs, if they're journalists."

Defense attorney rebuts that plaintiffs wouldn't support evidence that hurts their case.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

Fed defense attorney's turn: he says protestors have 1A protections, but "they cannot attack law enforcement officers, join in groups thay are engaging in riots..."

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

Plaintiff attorneys continue that federal agents have attacked press and protestors, incl. with chemical weapons, *because* they don't like the pushback from either reporters or the public.

"If the press wasn't covering this, they could control the message," atty. Jon Loevy says for plaintiffs.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

Lawyers for the press and protestor plaintiffs start by saying Trump "effectively declared war on the city of Chicago - and that's not hyperbole."

But they add, "when they came looking for a fight, all they found was small groups of protestors."

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

Right off the bat, federal judge Sara Ellis finds the govt. shutdown won't effect this hearing as it involves "the safety of human life or the protection of property."

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3d

@unraveledpress.com & other press have been threatened, shot with less-lethals and arrested while reporting on federal immigration activities in Chicagoland and on the resulting protests at Broadview.

I'm now at a hearing asking the federal court to rein ICE & co in. I'll let you know how it goes.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Well, yeah, we're suing ICE.

This wasn't really a hard decision. As little faith as we have in institutions, we recognize the value of drawing visible lines in the sand. We drew ours personally a while ago, but better late than never.

May every protester be freed and may this occupation end.

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SusPersists @suspersists.bsky.social · 1d

Look at this total insanity!!

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

www.politico.com

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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 1d

WaPo - The Pentagon's latest revisions of its new rules for journalists covering the DoD are inadequate, says the Pentagon Press Association, auguring a broader rejection by media outlets that have been told they must pledge to adhere to the restrictive regulations. www.washingtonpost.com/busine...

The Pentagon’s revised press rules are unacceptable, journalists’ group says

The Pentagon Press Association said the government’s policy still appears “designed to stifle a free press and potentially expose us to prosecution.”

www.washingtonpost.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1d

"El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, who attended the meeting, said Chicago-born Pope Leo was visibly moved after being handed dozens of letters from immigrants describing their fears of arrest and separation under Trump’s enforcement policies..."

www.thedailybeast.com/pope-leo-ram...

Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops

The Chicago-born pontiff has sharpened his criticism of the Trump administration and reportedly decided to take action.

www.thedailybeast.com

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SusPersists @suspersists.bsky.social · 1d

Does anyone else find it almost hilarious that they are going after Comey for “lying to Congress” when every single Trump appointee LIED TO CONGRESS!! They all lied during their interviews and they all lie when they have been called back in to explain themselves!! Why can’t we INDICT THEM??

#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 2d

Ex-FBI director James Comey to appear in court on lying to Congress charge

www.theguardian.com

Ex-FBI director James Comey to appear in court on lying to Congress charge

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tweety @bluskypolitics.bsky.social · 2d

📌 The tide is slowly shifting
Souls are fighting back ⤵️🐥

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 2d

2 Key Democrats Come Out And Say It: Trump Has 'Some Kind Of Dementia'

www.huffpost.com

2 Key Democrats Come Out And Say It: Trump Has 'Some Kind Of Dementia'

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The Real Zanetta @therealzanetta.bsky.social · 1d

He wants to be LIKED SO BAD! We HATE YOU TRASHY trump!🖕🏾
Trump, 79, Posts Totally Made Up Poll Numbers in Wild Late-Night Posting Spree🖕🏾
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
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Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 2d

The same kind of people who once hunted escaped slaves now wear ICE badges. History didn’t vanish, it rebranded.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 2d

Karoline Leavitt Praised By Pam Bondi In A Truly Head-Spinning Moment

www.huffpost.com

Karoline Leavitt Praised By Pam Bondi In A Truly Head-Spinning Moment

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SusPersists @suspersists.bsky.social · 3d

For this who are interested this basically says that the Republican Party Christians aren’t going to end up where they think!

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Jim Milks @jrmilks.bsky.social · 10d

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Matthew 25:31-46 was written for you. Your own Holy Book condemns what you have become.

ProPublica @propublica.org · 11d

NEW: Some 4 million people in the U.S. could lose federal housing assistance under new plans from the Trump administration, say experts who reviewed drafts of two unpublished rules obtained by ProPublica.

By @jessecoburn.bsky.social

Millions Could Lose Housing Aid Under Trump Plan

Drafts of unpublished rules obtained by ProPublica detail plans that would open the door to full-time work requirements, two-year limits on living in federally supported housing and stripping aid from...

www.propublica.org

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 4d

As @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social reported back in September, this is the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.

If you want to learn more about the people under TPS and how this move will affect them, read Dias' feature below:

Trump is making thousands of rule-abiding immigrants undocumented

Inside the largest delegalization campaign in modern US history.

www.motherjones.com

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 4d

🐾😻 FEEL GOOD story. Gary Rosheisen trained his cat Tommy to hit 911 in emergencies. When Gary suffered a stroke and fell from his wheelchair, Tommy’s quick paws saved him—police arrived to find the brave, loving cat by the phone. A true furry hero.
www.cbsnews.com/news/man-say...

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 5d

Pam Bondi threatens the City of Portland police when they arrest a MAGA influencer who was attempting to provoke violence outside of the ICE building. MAGA auxiliaries are deemed a part of the assault force, they say. www.cnn.com/2025/10/03/u...

Arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor outside Portland ICE building now under federal investigation | CNN

A conservative influencer who this week posted videos of clashes outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, has been released without bond after he was arrested late...

www.cnn.com

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know?

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