Paul
@vph1501.bsky.social
Retired teacher, dad, gramps, life-long Democrat and unwavering liberal. Capitalism only works with refs on the field. Government is the refs. When problems get big enough, only government can solve them.
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Homeland Security Shutdown Draws Nearer as Democrats Block Funding
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Using Data for Good: A Crash Course
Our response to "What can I do?"
projectsaltbox.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...
lataco.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:07 AM
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
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I cannot over-emphasize how important it will be for people to make a plan to vote early in-person this year.
February 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I cannot over-emphasize how important it will be for people to make a plan to vote early in-person this year.
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Catholic Bishops Robert Barron & Timothy Dolan are both big supporters of racist Donald Trump. Dolan is being removed as an active Catholic Bishop today. Robert Barron needs to be as well.
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Catholic Bishops Robert Barron & Timothy Dolan are both big supporters of racist Donald Trump. Dolan is being removed as an active Catholic Bishop today. Robert Barron needs to be as well.
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Perfection
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Perfection
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please watch:
Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
please watch:
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I won't fund ICE without reforms. I'll be voting no today.
February 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I won't fund ICE without reforms. I'll be voting no today.
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The US is increasingly resembling the Third Reich: US military is helping Trump to build a massive network of concentration camps.
The DHS is using a repurposed $55 billion Navy contract to convert warehouses into jails and build tent cities. These facilities should house 10,000 people each.
The DHS is using a repurposed $55 billion Navy contract to convert warehouses into jails and build tent cities. These facilities should house 10,000 people each.
US Military Helping Trump to Build Massive Network of ‘Concentration Camps,’ Navy Contract Reveals | Common Dreams
Military Helping Trump to Build Massive Network of 'Concentration Camps,' Navy Contract Reveals
www.commondreams.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The US is increasingly resembling the Third Reich: US military is helping Trump to build a massive network of concentration camps.
The DHS is using a repurposed $55 billion Navy contract to convert warehouses into jails and build tent cities. These facilities should house 10,000 people each.
The DHS is using a repurposed $55 billion Navy contract to convert warehouses into jails and build tent cities. These facilities should house 10,000 people each.
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#Comics4Liam I haven’t drawn in decades but I love this idea. Go to comics4liam.com to read all about it and links to donate.
February 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
#Comics4Liam I haven’t drawn in decades but I love this idea. Go to comics4liam.com to read all about it and links to donate.
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#Comics4Liam the kids deserve a better place. But for now i can draw one with space inertia and purple planets.
Comics4Liam.com
Comics4Liam.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM
#Comics4Liam the kids deserve a better place. But for now i can draw one with space inertia and purple planets.
Comics4Liam.com
Comics4Liam.com
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Have you heard the good news?
Maryland House passed a Bill to redraw maps.
We're one step closer to redistricting in Maryland!
Maryland House passed a Bill to redraw maps.
We're one step closer to redistricting in Maryland!
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Have you heard the good news?
Maryland House passed a Bill to redraw maps.
We're one step closer to redistricting in Maryland!
Maryland House passed a Bill to redraw maps.
We're one step closer to redistricting in Maryland!
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Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
February 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Liam is home now and we are grateful to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social for traveling to Minneapolis with him and his dad.
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
Welcome home Liam ❤️❤️
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February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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A 30-pt swing in South Carolina in November makes me a Senator and retires Lindsey Graham. 🇺🇸
February 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
A 30-pt swing in South Carolina in November makes me a Senator and retires Lindsey Graham. 🇺🇸
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BOISE: there's a 4 corners anti-ICE demonstration at the intersection of Capitol and Front St. If you see this beautiful, nearly 15 foot tall banner: you're in the right place
January 31, 2026 at 11:04 PM
BOISE: there's a 4 corners anti-ICE demonstration at the intersection of Capitol and Front St. If you see this beautiful, nearly 15 foot tall banner: you're in the right place
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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
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i stole this from Ilhan’s IG because she still hadn’t posted it here.
February 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
i stole this from Ilhan’s IG because she still hadn’t posted it here.
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liam and his dad are home!
and someone please get rep. castro a coat!
and someone please get rep. castro a coat!
February 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM
liam and his dad are home!
and someone please get rep. castro a coat!
and someone please get rep. castro a coat!
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Here's a fun idea: Let's collectively make Michelle Obama's documentary, "Becoming," #1 on Netflix the same weekend Melania tanks at the box office!
P.S. it’s really good!
P.S. it’s really good!
January 31, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Here's a fun idea: Let's collectively make Michelle Obama's documentary, "Becoming," #1 on Netflix the same weekend Melania tanks at the box office!
P.S. it’s really good!
P.S. it’s really good!
Saint Peter, MN Police Chief Matt Grochow is a hero whose compassion and courage is a model for all law enforcement leaders.
January 31, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Saint Peter, MN Police Chief Matt Grochow is a hero whose compassion and courage is a model for all law enforcement leaders.
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🎧 listen this is heartbreaking 💔
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
January 30, 2026 at 9:53 PM
🎧 listen this is heartbreaking 💔
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
This is incredibly moving and needs to be heard far and wide. Please spread.
🎧 listen this is heartbreaking 💔
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
@coldfishstix on TikTok for the whole track
January 31, 2026 at 1:53 PM
This is incredibly moving and needs to be heard far and wide. Please spread.