Cherie
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72% of people swept up in Trump’s immigration raids have no criminal record.
That includes at least 250 people detained in deplorable conditions in his “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida.
This was never about targeting criminals. It was always about terrorizing immigrants.
That includes at least 250 people detained in deplorable conditions in his “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida.
This was never about targeting criminals. It was always about terrorizing immigrants.
July 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
72% of people swept up in Trump’s immigration raids have no criminal record.
That includes at least 250 people detained in deplorable conditions in his “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida.
This was never about targeting criminals. It was always about terrorizing immigrants.
That includes at least 250 people detained in deplorable conditions in his “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida.
This was never about targeting criminals. It was always about terrorizing immigrants.
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A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
FEMA will no longer go door-to-door to assist disaster victims
The move, says one agency worker, will “severely hamper our ability to reach vulnerable people.”
www.motherjones.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
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the "experts" are:
—two guys from something called the Network Contagion Research Institute which only punches left and is funded by an Israeli surveillance entrepreneur
—a grad student who disagrees with the premise of the article
—a guy from CSIS, which has zero expertise in domestic policy
—two guys from something called the Network Contagion Research Institute which only punches left and is funded by an Israeli surveillance entrepreneur
—a grad student who disagrees with the premise of the article
—a guy from CSIS, which has zero expertise in domestic policy
Some far-left groups have encouraged peaceful protests to turn violent, experts say.
Some far-left groups have encouraged peaceful protests to turn violent, experts say
Unrest in Los Angeles follows a recent pattern: Protests that break out remain mostly peaceful during the day, but at night agitators engage in fiery clashes with police.
nbcnews.to
June 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
the "experts" are:
—two guys from something called the Network Contagion Research Institute which only punches left and is funded by an Israeli surveillance entrepreneur
—a grad student who disagrees with the premise of the article
—a guy from CSIS, which has zero expertise in domestic policy
—two guys from something called the Network Contagion Research Institute which only punches left and is funded by an Israeli surveillance entrepreneur
—a grad student who disagrees with the premise of the article
—a guy from CSIS, which has zero expertise in domestic policy
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Senator Alex Padilla is one of the most decent people I know.
This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.
Trump and his shock troops are out of control.
This must end now.
This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.
Trump and his shock troops are out of control.
This must end now.
Senator Padilla is forcibly shoved out of Kristi Noem's press briefing:
"I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the Secretary"
"I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the Secretary"
June 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Senator Alex Padilla is one of the most decent people I know.
This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.
Trump and his shock troops are out of control.
This must end now.
This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.
Trump and his shock troops are out of control.
This must end now.
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DHS brownshirts dragged him out of the room and then some men wearing FBI vests threw the United States senator to the fucking ground and forcibly handcuffed him.
The bald one on the right is the worst of the three.
The bald one on the right is the worst of the three.
June 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
DHS brownshirts dragged him out of the room and then some men wearing FBI vests threw the United States senator to the fucking ground and forcibly handcuffed him.
The bald one on the right is the worst of the three.
The bald one on the right is the worst of the three.
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The administration's goons are now manhandling United States senators for asking questions at a press conference.
Here's another angle from Fox News reporter Bill Melugin of Sen. Alex Padilla getting roughed up by law enforcement after he tries to question Kristi Noem at her presser:
“I’m Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary. Because the fact of the matter is, a half dozen... Hands off!”
“I’m Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary. Because the fact of the matter is, a half dozen... Hands off!”
June 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The administration's goons are now manhandling United States senators for asking questions at a press conference.
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Really important story - army officials asked soldiers to identify themselves if they don't agree with Trump's politics that way he'd get only supportive soldiers in uniform during his political rally on base. Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating.
Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
As Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.
www.military.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Really important story - army officials asked soldiers to identify themselves if they don't agree with Trump's politics that way he'd get only supportive soldiers in uniform during his political rally on base. Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating.
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The head of the FDA tells us they're taking a look at the dietary guidelines and that the food pyramid is out.
The food pyramid has not been in use since 2011 when MyPlate replaced it.
The food pyramid has not been in use since 2011 when MyPlate replaced it.
June 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The head of the FDA tells us they're taking a look at the dietary guidelines and that the food pyramid is out.
The food pyramid has not been in use since 2011 when MyPlate replaced it.
The food pyramid has not been in use since 2011 when MyPlate replaced it.
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Forgot to tag @thelaurenelyse.bsky.social on this one.
June 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Forgot to tag @thelaurenelyse.bsky.social on this one.
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Musk's Twitter is now running paid advertising calling for the extrajudicial execution of protesters in Los Angeles. In most countries around the world, this is a criminal act.
June 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Musk's Twitter is now running paid advertising calling for the extrajudicial execution of protesters in Los Angeles. In most countries around the world, this is a criminal act.
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holy shit -- GOP Rep. Mike Turner tries to "help out" Hegseth by getting him to confirm that the Pentagon does not in fact have plans to take Greenland by force, but Hegseth instead more or less testifies that yep, they have devised plans for that
June 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
holy shit -- GOP Rep. Mike Turner tries to "help out" Hegseth by getting him to confirm that the Pentagon does not in fact have plans to take Greenland by force, but Hegseth instead more or less testifies that yep, they have devised plans for that
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Seven of the sources cited in MAHA commission's report do not exist:
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” report misinterprets some studies and cites others that don’t exist, according to the listed authors.
www.notus.org
May 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Seven of the sources cited in MAHA commission's report do not exist:
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
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Yes, let’s just ask Americans to wear a mask in public for a few months to keep old and immunocompromised people alive and see what happens
Rep. David Joyce on Trump saying girls should have fewer dolls: "The idea that the Christmas trade is already starting to slow down and there might be less around, I get it. I think the American people will understand that because the American people understand shared sacrifice."
May 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Yes, let’s just ask Americans to wear a mask in public for a few months to keep old and immunocompromised people alive and see what happens
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Remember the task now is to disseminate the images of the protests to people who didn’t see them and project a sense of their size and significance. Huge numbers of people turned out today, let’s make their dedication count!
April 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Remember the task now is to disseminate the images of the protests to people who didn’t see them and project a sense of their size and significance. Huge numbers of people turned out today, let’s make their dedication count!
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Breaking News: A senior Justice Department lawyer was put on leave after questioning the administration’s decision to deport a Maryland man to El Salvador.
Justice Dept. Lawyer Who Criticized Administration in Court Is Put on Leave
Erez Reuveni is the latest in a series of career officials who have faced punitive action after refusing to comply with a directive they deemed illegal or unethical.
www.nytimes.com
April 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Breaking News: A senior Justice Department lawyer was put on leave after questioning the administration’s decision to deport a Maryland man to El Salvador.
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Respect to the photo desk apnews.com/article/dona...
April 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Respect to the photo desk apnews.com/article/dona...
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Keep in mind: the NEH’s budget is 0.01% of the entire federal budget. This is not about savings - it is about the destruction of the Humanities and the critical thinking abilities that they teach. 🗃️
DOGE has now turned its sights on a small agency that provides support for community programs in every state. The National Endowment for the Humanities, which funds museums, historic sites, libraries, educators and media outlets across the country, has been told to slash staff by 70-80 percent.🧵
April 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Keep in mind: the NEH’s budget is 0.01% of the entire federal budget. This is not about savings - it is about the destruction of the Humanities and the critical thinking abilities that they teach. 🗃️
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The optics of Trump demolishing the economy and then peacing out for some R&R at a Saudi-funded golf tournament held at a private club he still owns and profits from aren’t great
April 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The optics of Trump demolishing the economy and then peacing out for some R&R at a Saudi-funded golf tournament held at a private club he still owns and profits from aren’t great
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Pop quiz; how much did Donald Trump add to the national debt during his first term?
Answer: Over $8 trillion.
Answer: Over $8 trillion.
Leavitt: "The United States of America will cease to exist, our government will fail, if we continue to go down the road of bankruptcy."
March 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pop quiz; how much did Donald Trump add to the national debt during his first term?
Answer: Over $8 trillion.
Answer: Over $8 trillion.
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NEW from @alexwoodward.bsky.social
Court documents shared by the ACLU show that ICE is using a scorecared to determine whether Venezuelan migrants are TdA gang -- and tattoos alone count as 4 points.
All you need to do is score 8 to get sent to El Salvador.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Court documents shared by the ACLU show that ICE is using a scorecared to determine whether Venezuelan migrants are TdA gang -- and tattoos alone count as 4 points.
All you need to do is score 8 to get sent to El Salvador.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
How the Trump administration is using tattoos to lock up immigrants in El Salvador
Venezuelan men in streetwear with Michael Jordan and autism awareness tattoos could add up enough ‘points’ for their removal from the United States, Alex Woodward reports
www.independent.co.uk
March 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
NEW from @alexwoodward.bsky.social
Court documents shared by the ACLU show that ICE is using a scorecared to determine whether Venezuelan migrants are TdA gang -- and tattoos alone count as 4 points.
All you need to do is score 8 to get sent to El Salvador.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Court documents shared by the ACLU show that ICE is using a scorecared to determine whether Venezuelan migrants are TdA gang -- and tattoos alone count as 4 points.
All you need to do is score 8 to get sent to El Salvador.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Big turnout for other "empty chair" town hall, this time for the two AWOL Ohio senators in Columbus www.facebook.com/christinapao...
March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Big turnout for other "empty chair" town hall, this time for the two AWOL Ohio senators in Columbus www.facebook.com/christinapao...
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The White House wants to recruit corporate sponsors to contribute to its Easter Egg Roll next month, raising ethical and legal concerns that President Trump is allowing companies to profit from the 147-year-old tradition by turning it into a showcase for their brands.
White House Wants to Recruit Corporate Sponsors for Easter Egg Roll
The White House has moved to turn its Easter Egg Roll, a tradition that stretches back to Rutherford B. Hayes, into a chance to showcase brands.
www.nytimes.com
March 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The White House wants to recruit corporate sponsors to contribute to its Easter Egg Roll next month, raising ethical and legal concerns that President Trump is allowing companies to profit from the 147-year-old tradition by turning it into a showcase for their brands.
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All, I just saw someone post to bring up one topic per call for staffers.
Here's why I've consistently said it's not a good idea based on experience as a constituent affairs director (current staffers, feel free to correct me...! ):
If you call too much, you start developing a rep in the office.
Here's why I've consistently said it's not a good idea based on experience as a constituent affairs director (current staffers, feel free to correct me...! ):
If you call too much, you start developing a rep in the office.
February 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
All, I just saw someone post to bring up one topic per call for staffers.
Here's why I've consistently said it's not a good idea based on experience as a constituent affairs director (current staffers, feel free to correct me...! ):
If you call too much, you start developing a rep in the office.
Here's why I've consistently said it's not a good idea based on experience as a constituent affairs director (current staffers, feel free to correct me...! ):
If you call too much, you start developing a rep in the office.
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Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.
Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.