Trenchant Tracey
@trenchanttracey.bsky.social
Professor. Linguist. Activist.
Every dollar you spend is a vote. For the love of humanity, know what you are voting for.
Every dollar you spend is a vote. For the love of humanity, know what you are voting for.
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This is getting lost: For weeks Trump officials had the option to remove Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica, but refused to do so. Instead they kept trying to send him somewhere more dangerous. Costa Rica wasn't cruel and dehumanizing enough.
This is deeply sick conduct.
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
This is deeply sick conduct.
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This is getting lost: For weeks Trump officials had the option to remove Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica, but refused to do so. Instead they kept trying to send him somewhere more dangerous. Costa Rica wasn't cruel and dehumanizing enough.
This is deeply sick conduct.
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
This is deeply sick conduct.
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
Now if only Journalists in America would following.
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) announced that it will no longer publish content on Elon Musk’s platform, X. The organization said it can “no longer ethically participate in a social network that its owner has transformed into a machine of disinformation and propaganda.”
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Now if only Journalists in America would following.
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The GOP U.S. Supreme Court is not a court-it's an arm of the GOP. In 2028 we need Democratic presidential candidates to make reforming this corrupt court one of the top priorities!
December 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The GOP U.S. Supreme Court is not a court-it's an arm of the GOP. In 2028 we need Democratic presidential candidates to make reforming this corrupt court one of the top priorities!
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
June 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
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Seems like yet another good day to remember this
June 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Seems like yet another good day to remember this
This is an incredible display of trying to gaslight Jaime Harrison and the public. Encouraging people to read the book and decide for themselves is only so they can make cash in on their obvious grift of a book. Tapper and Wilkins should be ashamed.
Screenshots here of an amazing exchange on X. Axios reporter Alex Thompson's new book on Biden claims (with no sources) that Biden shook DNC chair Jaime Harrison's hand without recognizing him. Harrison posts "it never happened". Then Axios editor Jake Wilkins - wow - tells Harrison he's wrong! 1/
May 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This is an incredible display of trying to gaslight Jaime Harrison and the public. Encouraging people to read the book and decide for themselves is only so they can make cash in on their obvious grift of a book. Tapper and Wilkins should be ashamed.
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Can DC reporters possibly look up from harassing the former president to note that our current president is destroying US science? Goodbye to leading the world.
These numbers mean a torrential brain drain. Labs cannot be staffed, so scientists will leave. Foreign countries will take their pick. 1/
These numbers mean a torrential brain drain. Labs cannot be staffed, so scientists will leave. Foreign countries will take their pick. 1/
This is just a partial glimpse of the destruction of American science by Trump and the GOP.
May 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Can DC reporters possibly look up from harassing the former president to note that our current president is destroying US science? Goodbye to leading the world.
These numbers mean a torrential brain drain. Labs cannot be staffed, so scientists will leave. Foreign countries will take their pick. 1/
These numbers mean a torrential brain drain. Labs cannot be staffed, so scientists will leave. Foreign countries will take their pick. 1/
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Even 5% as much would be a huge improvement
it would be cool if some members of the mainstream media cared as much about this administration lying about who's running the agency dismantling the federal government as they do about the former president’s age
May 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Even 5% as much would be a huge improvement
We have work to do.
Our message for Milwaukee drivers tonight. There are many ways to #FIGHTFASCISM, from acts of public protest to private non-compliance, community building, deep generosity & caring about other life. This is a good time to reflect on the struggle ahead. How will you navigate these challenging times?
April 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We have work to do.
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These men behind bars are not in prison after being charged with crimes. They are "enemy combatants" being detained in a concentration camp.
As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured.
As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured.
March 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
These men behind bars are not in prison after being charged with crimes. They are "enemy combatants" being detained in a concentration camp.
As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured.
As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured.
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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Why we need a bunch of new Democratic leaders to take over—like right now
The system that got us here can not get us out.
The system that got us here can not get us out.
Why we need a bunch of new Democratic leaders to take over—like right now
The system that got us here can not get us out.
Sometimes, no matter how deeply you feel something, words fail.
In the closing minutes of the latest episode of Next Comes What above, Andrea Pitzer ...
thelastbillionaires.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Why we need a bunch of new Democratic leaders to take over—like right now
The system that got us here can not get us out.
The system that got us here can not get us out.
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Demand your GOP congressman cut their budget and lay off some staff.
Congress spends 6.4billion/year on their own operations.
Congress spends 6.4billion/year on their own operations.
February 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Demand your GOP congressman cut their budget and lay off some staff.
Congress spends 6.4billion/year on their own operations.
Congress spends 6.4billion/year on their own operations.
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"Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage." -- @govpritzker.illinois.gov
February 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage." -- @govpritzker.illinois.gov
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Listen to Secretary Pete. And remember, these are our funds. These are our courts. And these are our streets.
February 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Listen to Secretary Pete. And remember, these are our funds. These are our courts. And these are our streets.
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I’m tired of hearing consultants say that an issue is popular right now so we shouldn’t go against it. No…we need to get to work changing public opinion and stop following it. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
February 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I’m tired of hearing consultants say that an issue is popular right now so we shouldn’t go against it. No…we need to get to work changing public opinion and stop following it. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
If this were happening in another country, our media would be reporting it as a coup.
Double dictators
Trump ran for his second term saying he would be a dictator "for Day One," and his staff made sure to tell the press he was joking. The joke was the part about only doing it for one day.
www.indignity.net/double-dicta...
Trump ran for his second term saying he would be a dictator "for Day One," and his staff made sure to tell the press he was joking. The joke was the part about only doing it for one day.
www.indignity.net/double-dicta...
Double dictators
Indignity Vol. 5, No. 20
www.indignity.net
February 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If this were happening in another country, our media would be reporting it as a coup.
Important read
Pastor Martin Niemöller wrote a poem, “First they came for,” as a warning and as penance for Hitler and the Nazis.
But Niemöller, like America, was complicated. He supported Hitler before having a change of heart.
On Monday, we will all have Niemöller’s choice.
www.mind-war.com/p/niemoller-...
But Niemöller, like America, was complicated. He supported Hitler before having a change of heart.
On Monday, we will all have Niemöller’s choice.
www.mind-war.com/p/niemoller-...
Niemöller Nation
First they came for you
www.mind-war.com
January 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Important read
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Air pollution has dropped significantly in #Paris in the last 15 years. Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social’s leadership has traded car space for green space, safe bike space, kid space.. and traded pollution for people.
Good trade.
Good trade.
January 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Air pollution has dropped significantly in #Paris in the last 15 years. Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social’s leadership has traded car space for green space, safe bike space, kid space.. and traded pollution for people.
Good trade.
Good trade.