Third Act Oregon
@taothirdactoregon.bsky.social
An organization for those retired, to fight for democracy and climate.
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So much evil.
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents refused to allow 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos to stay at his Columbia Heights home with family after being detained, observers said, despite people in the home, neighbors and school officials begging them to do so.
Witnesses say they begged ICE agents not to detain Minnesota 5-year-old after father's arrest
People who saw federal agents detain 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos in Columbia Heights pushed back against claims by ICE and Vice President JD Vance that the child was abandoned, saying neighbors and s...
www.mprnews.org
January 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM
So much evil.
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Bovino is lying
January 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Bovino is lying
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Memory is a fragile thing in this moment, so it is important to keep in mind that Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his caucus against ICE funding earlier this week.
January 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Memory is a fragile thing in this moment, so it is important to keep in mind that Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his caucus against ICE funding earlier this week.
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years and years of avoiding plain language and the active voice do make the choice to use it more impactful, I suppose
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
years and years of avoiding plain language and the active voice do make the choice to use it more impactful, I suppose
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We spent months and months figuring out how to connect generic drugs to the factories they were made in. A bunch of researchers asked us for our data, so we’re giving it away to everyone: www.propublica.org/article/rx-i...
ProPublica Publishes Unreleased Data on the Origins of Generic Prescription Drugs
The dataset powers our Rx Inspector tool, which lets you find the factories that made your generic drugs and their FDA inspection track records.
www.propublica.org
January 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
We spent months and months figuring out how to connect generic drugs to the factories they were made in. A bunch of researchers asked us for our data, so we’re giving it away to everyone: www.propublica.org/article/rx-i...
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How Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, is dealing with Donald Trump’s onslaught against the city he is in charge of keeping safe. www.newyorker.com/news/the-pol...
The Mayor of an Occupied City
Jacob Frey, of Minneapolis, is governing a city under siege by its own federal government.
www.newyorker.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
How Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, is dealing with Donald Trump’s onslaught against the city he is in charge of keeping safe. www.newyorker.com/news/the-pol...
'It Would Be a 'Mistake' for Democrats to Assume 2026 Elections Will Be Free and Fair: Experts
'It Would Be a 'Mistake' for Democrats to Assume 2026 Elections Will Be Free and Fair: Experts
Experts warn of potential threats to US election integrity in 2026 midterms, including Trump's interference plans and AI-driven propaganda swarms.
www.commondreams.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Time to delete TikTok if you haven’t! They’re asking specifically for immigrant status and transgender or nonbinary status, which should make people nervous about where we are heading
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Time to delete TikTok if you haven’t! They’re asking specifically for immigrant status and transgender or nonbinary status, which should make people nervous about where we are heading
Could you do this? -20 degrees. I am filled with admiration.
Thousands outside Terminal 1 at the Minneapolis airport now.
January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Could you do this? -20 degrees. I am filled with admiration.
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“If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
January 23, 2026 at 12:25 PM
“If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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It’s official - clean energy is leading the way in #Europe for the first time EVER with the sun and wind generating more electricity than fossil fuels in 2025 💥🧵
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
It’s official - clean energy is leading the way in #Europe for the first time EVER with the sun and wind generating more electricity than fossil fuels in 2025 💥🧵
Have a larger story on this coming, but I’ve been embedded with this group, and this story from yesterday is part of what they’ve been doing in the city: religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
January 23, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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"Under Medicare for All, these insurance vultures who profit from the suffering of everyday Americans would all be out of a job—bringing down costs across the health system—which should be reason enough to support it."
Insurance CEO Testimony ‘Made Case for Medicare for All Better Than Almost Anyone'
"Under Medicare for All, these insurance vultures who profit from the suffering of everyday Americans would all be out of a job—bringing down costs across the health system—which should be reason enough to support it," said one advocate.
www.commondreams.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"Under Medicare for All, these insurance vultures who profit from the suffering of everyday Americans would all be out of a job—bringing down costs across the health system—which should be reason enough to support it."
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But not Starbucks, who won't agree to let us keep ICE out of our stores. Shame!
January 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
But not Starbucks, who won't agree to let us keep ICE out of our stores. Shame!
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News from Des Moines: CO2 pipeline plans have sparked a civil war within the Iowa GOP.
In one corner: pro-Big Oil/Big Ethanol. In the other: pro-property rights/pro-landowner civil libertarians.
Meanwhile, CO2 capture and storage is big, dangerous scam so…wild times.
who13.com/news/politic...
In one corner: pro-Big Oil/Big Ethanol. In the other: pro-property rights/pro-landowner civil libertarians.
Meanwhile, CO2 capture and storage is big, dangerous scam so…wild times.
who13.com/news/politic...
January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
News from Des Moines: CO2 pipeline plans have sparked a civil war within the Iowa GOP.
In one corner: pro-Big Oil/Big Ethanol. In the other: pro-property rights/pro-landowner civil libertarians.
Meanwhile, CO2 capture and storage is big, dangerous scam so…wild times.
who13.com/news/politic...
In one corner: pro-Big Oil/Big Ethanol. In the other: pro-property rights/pro-landowner civil libertarians.
Meanwhile, CO2 capture and storage is big, dangerous scam so…wild times.
who13.com/news/politic...
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"Minnesota's Got the ICE Melt!" Protesters chant from FREEZING temperatures in Minneapolis outside the Whipple Federal Building from Minneapolis w/ @jtcestkowski.bsky.social at ICE protests in MINUS 20 DEGREES (-38 wind chill). LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
"Minnesota's Got the ICE Melt!" Protesters chant from FREEZING temperatures in Minneapolis outside the Whipple Federal Building from Minneapolis w/ @jtcestkowski.bsky.social at ICE protests in MINUS 20 DEGREES (-38 wind chill). LIVE NOW ⬇️
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“When we first entered the streets, there was hope that we could do something, and that Israel and the U.S. would help us. Now there is just death—so many dead.” An Iranian protester shares his story. www.newyorker.com/news/as-told...
A Massacre in Mashhad
Under the cover of an internet blackout, Iranian security forces killed hundreds of demonstrators. Only now are details of the carnage starting to emerge.
www.newyorker.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“When we first entered the streets, there was hope that we could do something, and that Israel and the U.S. would help us. Now there is just death—so many dead.” An Iranian protester shares his story. www.newyorker.com/news/as-told...
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Jack Smith: Trump 'Willfully Broke the Law' and is Seeking 'Revenge' Against Those Who Uncovered It
Jack Smith: Trump 'Willfully Broke the Law' and is Seeking 'Revenge' Against Those Who Uncovered It
Former special counsel Jack Smith defends decision to bring charges against President Trump, expresses concerns about rule of law in US.
www.commondreams.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Jack Smith: Trump 'Willfully Broke the Law' and is Seeking 'Revenge' Against Those Who Uncovered It
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Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in a $100m jewelry heist believed to be the largest in US history to deport himself to South America in December, a move that stunned and upset prosecutors who were planning to try the case and send him to prison.
Prosecutors stunned as ICE lets suspect in $100m jewelry heist leave US
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in a $100m jewelry heist believed to be the largest in US history to deport himself to South America in December, a move that stunned and upset prosecutors who were planning to try the case and send him to prison.
Democratic opposition to funding ICE is growing amid report after report of lawless behavior and increasing public outrage. But party leadership, led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, is refusing to whip votes to block it.
'Cowardice': Dem Opposition to ICE Funding Grows, But Party Leaders Refuse to Whip Votes to Block It
"DHS is thumbing their nose at the law," said Sen. Chris Murphy. "Because there are no consequences, they think they will get a bipartisan vote to fund their illegality."
www.commondreams.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:05 PM
In case you for some reason need a bit of good news this week, India--largest country on earth--seems to be taking a decisive turn toward solar energy
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We interrupt the madness for a note from the rational world
And an encouraging one, at that!
open.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
This is what you get when you "Vote Blue no matter who." We need BETTER than this.
To quote one source:
“They’re terrified of being labeled anti–law enforcement. They want this to go away so they can talk about the cost of living more. Problem is, it’s not going away.”
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
“They’re terrified of being labeled anti–law enforcement. They want this to go away so they can talk about the cost of living more. Problem is, it’s not going away.”
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding - The American Prospect
While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.
prospect.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM
This is what you get when you "Vote Blue no matter who." We need BETTER than this.