Alex Rich
@alexcrich.bsky.social
He/Him • Rock Climber • Radical Leftist
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Ranked choice voting is a simple upgrade to the way we vote that gives voters more choices at the ballot box. Did you know that 5 Illinois municipalities have adopted ranked choice voting referenda? We're working on getting more! Learn more about us at fairvoteillinois.org!
July 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Ranked choice voting is a simple upgrade to the way we vote that gives voters more choices at the ballot box. Did you know that 5 Illinois municipalities have adopted ranked choice voting referenda? We're working on getting more! Learn more about us at fairvoteillinois.org!
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Axios: House Dems have procedural tools to try to save PBS and NPR but refuse to use them.
“House Democrats are largely shooing away the idea of trying to make Republicans miss their deadline to codify around $9 billion in DOGE cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, Axios has learned...” 1/
“House Democrats are largely shooing away the idea of trying to make Republicans miss their deadline to codify around $9 billion in DOGE cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, Axios has learned...” 1/
Scoop: House Democrats shrug off delay tactics to stall Mike Johnson's DOGE vote
"People would be really unhappy after what he did on July 4," said one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Axios: House Dems have procedural tools to try to save PBS and NPR but refuse to use them.
“House Democrats are largely shooing away the idea of trying to make Republicans miss their deadline to codify around $9 billion in DOGE cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, Axios has learned...” 1/
“House Democrats are largely shooing away the idea of trying to make Republicans miss their deadline to codify around $9 billion in DOGE cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, Axios has learned...” 1/
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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NEW: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers seek permission to file an amended complaint in his civil case in Maryland.
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
July 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
NEW: Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers seek permission to file an amended complaint in his civil case in Maryland.
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
Among other things, the amended complaint “includes Abrego Garcia's first-hand account of torture and mistreatment at CECOT…”
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ICEblock, which allows users to alert others to the geographical location of ICE officers, is the top social networking app in the App Store right now after Karoline Leavitt condemned it from the podium yesterday.
July 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
ICEblock, which allows users to alert others to the geographical location of ICE officers, is the top social networking app in the App Store right now after Karoline Leavitt condemned it from the podium yesterday.
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This is horrifying. What ICE is doing will someday be remembered as one of the darkest stains in America history.
www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
‘They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls
Records of hundreds of emergency calls from ICE detention centers obtained by WIRED—including audio recordings—show a system inundated by life-threatening incidents, delayed treatment, and overcrowdin...
www.wired.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This is horrifying. What ICE is doing will someday be remembered as one of the darkest stains in America history.
www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
www.wired.com/story/ice-de...
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People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
I’m so proud of NYC, Let’s fucking go!
June 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I’m so proud of NYC, Let’s fucking go!
Absolute legend, this is why I’m supporting her. We need representatives that aren’t afraid to fight back and stick to their morals. If you want a leader with a spine, every little bit helps: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-d...
June 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Absolute legend, this is why I’m supporting her. We need representatives that aren’t afraid to fight back and stick to their morals. If you want a leader with a spine, every little bit helps: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-d...
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The NYT's anti-trans fear mongering was cited in a Supreme Court briefing that stripped away the rights of trans kids. They need to be fully blacklisted by queer people and their allies. Don't work for them. Don't use them for book press. Don't speak with them for stories. They made their bed.
June 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The NYT's anti-trans fear mongering was cited in a Supreme Court briefing that stripped away the rights of trans kids. They need to be fully blacklisted by queer people and their allies. Don't work for them. Don't use them for book press. Don't speak with them for stories. They made their bed.
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Happening now: a small group of protesters are once again blocking ICE agents' vans outside immigration court in Chicago.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
June 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Happening now: a small group of protesters are once again blocking ICE agents' vans outside immigration court in Chicago.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
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LAPD and LA Sheriffs tried to prevent two large protests from joining together in downtown and both departments ended up hitting EACH OTHER with impact munitions from across the same interesection.
June 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
LAPD and LA Sheriffs tried to prevent two large protests from joining together in downtown and both departments ended up hitting EACH OTHER with impact munitions from across the same interesection.
Really glad @congressmanraja.bsky.social showed up at the Arlington Heights protest today for 5 minutes to give a speech, and then left without talking with anyone or staying to protest. It’s ok, we know you have more important things to do, like thanking ICE again
June 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Really glad @congressmanraja.bsky.social showed up at the Arlington Heights protest today for 5 minutes to give a speech, and then left without talking with anyone or staying to protest. It’s ok, we know you have more important things to do, like thanking ICE again
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law enforcement officials say they made a proactive check at Rep. Hortman's home after a lawmaker who lived nearby was shot and found a "police vehicle in the driveway with emergency lights and what appeared to be a police officer at the door coming out of the house." He was actually the gunman.
June 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
law enforcement officials say they made a proactive check at Rep. Hortman's home after a lawmaker who lived nearby was shot and found a "police vehicle in the driveway with emergency lights and what appeared to be a police officer at the door coming out of the house." He was actually the gunman.
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BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.
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NEW: The Trump admin has plans to send thousands of foreigners to Guantanamo beginning as early as this week, including citizens of close allies UK & France, with no intention of notifying their home governments in advance, per sources and documents
June 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
NEW: The Trump admin has plans to send thousands of foreigners to Guantanamo beginning as early as this week, including citizens of close allies UK & France, with no intention of notifying their home governments in advance, per sources and documents
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I wrote about universal healthcare for @newrepublic.com and why everyone deserves healthcare, regardless of your income or your papers: newrepublic.com/article/1962...
June 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I wrote about universal healthcare for @newrepublic.com and why everyone deserves healthcare, regardless of your income or your papers: newrepublic.com/article/1962...
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The cop yelling about how it’s all your fault after the cops shot you in the head. Really sums it up.
June 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The cop yelling about how it’s all your fault after the cops shot you in the head. Really sums it up.
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LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
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I don't care if these monstrous ICE raids are a "federal operation". This is authoritarian violence, plain and simple.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
June 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I don't care if these monstrous ICE raids are a "federal operation". This is authoritarian violence, plain and simple.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
Just because Stephen Miller has kidnapping quotas for brown people he doesn't want to see on the street doesn't mean we have to think it's okay.
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Pittsburgh voters have approved a ballot measure that bans the city from privatizing the water and sewer system.
This is especially consequential because the state of Pennsylvania has incentivized municipalities selling off their water to private companies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=277Q...
This is especially consequential because the state of Pennsylvania has incentivized municipalities selling off their water to private companies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=277Q...
Corporations Are Privatizing Tap Water. You're Paying the Price.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Pittsburgh voters have approved a ballot measure that bans the city from privatizing the water and sewer system.
This is especially consequential because the state of Pennsylvania has incentivized municipalities selling off their water to private companies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=277Q...
This is especially consequential because the state of Pennsylvania has incentivized municipalities selling off their water to private companies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=277Q...