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Retired Social Worker, business partner, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. News junkie, avid gardener and bookworm.
This so-called National Prayer Breakfast is a disgrace. It has nothing to do with God or Prayer and should be discontinued.
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This so-called National Prayer Breakfast is a disgrace. It has nothing to do with God or Prayer and should be discontinued.
You and every other man who loves sports.
February 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
You and every other man who loves sports.
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A grim echo of last yearβs USAID terminations
A publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
February 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
A grim echo of last yearβs USAID terminations
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π¨BREAKING: This brave immigration attorney is blowing the whistle on ICE saying agents are keeping all the Immigrantsβ money, jewelry, Work Visas and any state documentation they had on them when detained. This is disgusting.
#FundHealthcareOverICE
#FundHealthcareOverICE
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
π¨BREAKING: This brave immigration attorney is blowing the whistle on ICE saying agents are keeping all the Immigrantsβ money, jewelry, Work Visas and any state documentation they had on them when detained. This is disgusting.
#FundHealthcareOverICE
#FundHealthcareOverICE
Not just that but think of the thousands who will now cancel their subscription.
February 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Not just that but think of the thousands who will now cancel their subscription.
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NEW: The DHS arrest records make no mention of the Tren de Aragua gang even though officials repeatedly cited its presence in the building as motivation for the raid, in which agents descended from a Blackhawk helicopter and zip-tied U.S. citizens.
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about βille...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
NEW: The DHS arrest records make no mention of the Tren de Aragua gang even though officials repeatedly cited its presence in the building as motivation for the raid, in which agents descended from a Blackhawk helicopter and zip-tied U.S. citizens.
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The Trump administration has badly miscalculated that its campaign of terror would cow people in into submission. Instead, it seems to be producing radical civic mindedness, including a willingness to sacrifice on a truly heroic scale, among millions of Americans. This is only going to grow.
βIf I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again β this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.β www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasnβt stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The Trump administration has badly miscalculated that its campaign of terror would cow people in into submission. Instead, it seems to be producing radical civic mindedness, including a willingness to sacrifice on a truly heroic scale, among millions of Americans. This is only going to grow.
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Itβs only a matter of time before even some supporters of the autocrat become defectors. We're seeing that already happening in the U.S. How do pro-democracy forces turn that into an opportunity? Serbia teaches us how, in Rule 7 of our Democracy Atlas series.
π https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
π https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Itβs only a matter of time before even some supporters of the autocrat become defectors. We're seeing that already happening in the U.S. How do pro-democracy forces turn that into an opportunity? Serbia teaches us how, in Rule 7 of our Democracy Atlas series.
π https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
π https://protdem.org/3ZUmgQ4
But of course MAGA Mike has no problem with the government forbidding abortion or all the gay rights issues. Heβs not content to leave it up to individuals to decide. This is rank hypocrisy.
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
But of course MAGA Mike has no problem with the government forbidding abortion or all the gay rights issues. Heβs not content to leave it up to individuals to decide. This is rank hypocrisy.
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This is brilliant. I'm so grateful for this testimony. I've transcribed it to use in letters I'm writing. Sharing the full transcription here (see alt text to copy/paste it):
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
This is brilliant. I'm so grateful for this testimony. I've transcribed it to use in letters I'm writing. Sharing the full transcription here (see alt text to copy/paste it):
This is exactly how I feel. Every Republican voter and member of Congress and those who support this administration are guilty of the subversion of what we thought defined America.
Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf mustβve thought before he died by suicide: βHe might have thought βhow is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over thisβ maybe he said βthis site was not subject to local zoning.ββ
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
This is exactly how I feel. Every Republican voter and member of Congress and those who support this administration are guilty of the subversion of what we thought defined America.
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Masked thugs on the streets.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
February 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Masked thugs on the streets.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
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Now this in Minnesota federal court today:
The DOJ attorney "admitted it has been like pulling teeth" to get ICE to comply with court orders.
"The system sucks, this job sucks."
"We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do."
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
The DOJ attorney "admitted it has been like pulling teeth" to get ICE to comply with court orders.
"The system sucks, this job sucks."
"We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do."
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
I discuss the rupturing of checks and balances with ICE defying court orders in Minnesota and across the country.
Orders to release people from detention
Orders to present detainee to court
Orders not to transfer out of jurisdiction
Plus how judges are pushing back, and role for SCOTUS.
Orders to release people from detention
Orders to present detainee to court
Orders not to transfer out of jurisdiction
Plus how judges are pushing back, and role for SCOTUS.
Stephen Miller's Wish List: Over 100 Court Orders Defied
YouTube video by Ryan Goodman
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Now this in Minnesota federal court today:
The DOJ attorney "admitted it has been like pulling teeth" to get ICE to comply with court orders.
"The system sucks, this job sucks."
"We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do."
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
The DOJ attorney "admitted it has been like pulling teeth" to get ICE to comply with court orders.
"The system sucks, this job sucks."
"We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do."
www.fox9.com/news/federal...
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Itβs not just Trump or Stephen Miller or Kristi Noem or Pam Bondi. The whole damn GOP is rotten to the core.
β.. Not a single Republican member of Congress showed up to the public forum .. on the violence inflicted by federal immigration agents, featuring testimony from the brothers of Renee Good ..β
@newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/post/206100/...
@newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/post/206100/...
February 3, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Itβs not just Trump or Stephen Miller or Kristi Noem or Pam Bondi. The whole damn GOP is rotten to the core.
This is probably the most you can get now. Itβll take a new leader and a new Congress before we can get rid of ice.
February 3, 2026 at 11:42 PM
This is probably the most you can get now. Itβll take a new leader and a new Congress before we can get rid of ice.
This is why sheβs always voting with Trump. I guess Maine benefits but the rest of the country sure pays a steep price.
February 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
This is why sheβs always voting with Trump. I guess Maine benefits but the rest of the country sure pays a steep price.
Iβm not allowed to defy a court order. Why is ICE? There must be some consequences.
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Iβm not allowed to defy a court order. Why is ICE? There must be some consequences.
Strange choice of words. It doesnβt matter if heβs in favor of nationalizing elections. Itβs unconstitutional.
February 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Strange choice of words. It doesnβt matter if heβs in favor of nationalizing elections. Itβs unconstitutional.
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The Kennedy Center underwent a $250M renovation and expansion in 2019. Thus, the urgent need for renovations Trump claims is, of course, another one of his lies to simply cover up another one of his massive failures.
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
The Kennedy Center underwent a $250M renovation and expansion in 2019. Thus, the urgent need for renovations Trump claims is, of course, another one of his lies to simply cover up another one of his massive failures.
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body cameras solve this
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
body cameras solve this
This article makes me so proud to be an American for the first time in a long time.
February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
This article makes me so proud to be an American for the first time in a long time.
Does this mean all my retirement savings are for naught? Should I go on a spending spree. π€ͺ
February 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Does this mean all my retirement savings are for naught? Should I go on a spending spree. π€ͺ
In other words MAGA Mike couldnβt think of a single scripture to respond to the Pope.
February 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
In other words MAGA Mike couldnβt think of a single scripture to respond to the Pope.
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Good discussion here with @rgoodlaw.bsky.social.
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Good discussion here with @rgoodlaw.bsky.social.
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βThe Republicans should say, βWe want to take over,β We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many β 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.β β Donald J. Trump
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
If You Are Not Alarmed, You Aren't Paying Attention
βThe Republicans should say, βWe want to take over,β We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many β 15 places.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
βThe Republicans should say, βWe want to take over,β We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many β 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.β β Donald J. Trump
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...