Carol Capper
@cjcapper.bsky.social
Poet, Yoga Therapist, Retired Occupational Therapist, Knitter,
Lover of Democracy (and not necessarily in that order)
Lover of Democracy (and not necessarily in that order)
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once again shoutout to every dipshit who insisted it was hysterical to talk about trump and white supremacy in the same breath www.rawstory.com/trump-267487...
Trump appalls with attack on Civil Rights Act: 'White people very badly treated'
Critics pounced on President Donald Trump Monday after he complained to the New York Times that the Civil Rights Act – the landmark 1964 legislation that outlawed racial discrimination – was “unfair i...
www.rawstory.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
once again shoutout to every dipshit who insisted it was hysterical to talk about trump and white supremacy in the same breath www.rawstory.com/trump-267487...
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Fight Nazis.
Someone sent me this video of Trump’s goons in action today in the Twin Cities. The audio is disturbing.
January 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Fight Nazis.
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Astonishing to watch a major "news" outlet try to normalize immunity for ANYONE shooting people in the face.
January 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Astonishing to watch a major "news" outlet try to normalize immunity for ANYONE shooting people in the face.
This from Carol Cadwalladr - must read to the end!
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Peter Thiel's New Model Army
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
broligarchy.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This from Carol Cadwalladr - must read to the end!
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broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
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In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
(Published Nov. 2025)
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
(Published Nov. 2025)
He Vowed to “Protect the Unborn.” Now He’s Blocking a Bill to Expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s New Moms.
Splitting with anti-abortion members of his own party, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has refused to join 48 other states in ensuring that vulnerable women have access to potentially lifesaving ...
www.propublica.org
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In 48 other states, new moms have access to Medicaid for up to one year after they give birth. Not in Wisconsin.
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
(Published Nov. 2025)
There, the limit remains two months. And it’s only because of one man: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
(Published Nov. 2025)
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Barely anyone is going to see this, but if you’ve ever asked why X isn’t banned in the UK yet despite creating CSAM, it’s because the US government has enforced a worldwide policy of blackmail protecting the American tech oligarchy. It’s why TikTok can be banned but X cannot.
“Why can’t we have any regulations for US tech in Britain?”
Because the US trade rep has gone to every country including Britain and said if we regulate tech in a way that favours our people, industries and national interests, the US will bury us in tariffs and ruin our economy.
Because the US trade rep has gone to every country including Britain and said if we regulate tech in a way that favours our people, industries and national interests, the US will bury us in tariffs and ruin our economy.
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Barely anyone is going to see this, but if you’ve ever asked why X isn’t banned in the UK yet despite creating CSAM, it’s because the US government has enforced a worldwide policy of blackmail protecting the American tech oligarchy. It’s why TikTok can be banned but X cannot.
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In under 48 hours, you organized nearly 1,200 marches and vigils in all 50 states and DC for Renee Nicole Good.
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
January 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
In under 48 hours, you organized nearly 1,200 marches and vigils in all 50 states and DC for Renee Nicole Good.
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
There are more of us than there are of them — and We the People won’t stop demanding accountability for ICE’s killing of Renee. #ICEOutForGood
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Billionaire Bill Ackman, supporter of Trump, RFK Jr. and Netanyahu, has donated $10K to a GoFundMe for the Minneapolis shooter.
Billionaire donates $10K to ICE agent in deadly Minneapolis shooting
Jonathan Ross was identified as the ICE officer who officials said "fired defensive shots" at Renee Nicole Good.
nbcmontana.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Billionaire Bill Ackman, supporter of Trump, RFK Jr. and Netanyahu, has donated $10K to a GoFundMe for the Minneapolis shooter.
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NEW: Moscow is waging a war of cyberattacks and military incursions against tiny Estonia, a former Soviet republic turned NATO member, whose citizens fear a major conflict is brewing, reports Floriana Bulfon from Tallinn for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/reportage/ho...
How Estonia Became the Front Line in the New Cold War
The former Soviet republic is now a NATO state, but its citizens fear that Moscow is trying to take over the tiny country by making the cost of protecting it too high
newlinesmag.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
NEW: Moscow is waging a war of cyberattacks and military incursions against tiny Estonia, a former Soviet republic turned NATO member, whose citizens fear a major conflict is brewing, reports Floriana Bulfon from Tallinn for @newlinesmag.bsky.social. newlinesmag.com/reportage/ho...
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Withdraw the military occupation from American cities. Simple.
Just withdraw any sort of military occupation from American cities. Let local law enforcement enforce our laws and keep the peace. The immediate crisis is that simple.
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Withdraw the military occupation from American cities. Simple.
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DHS has claimed that “Venezuela today is more free than it was yesterday” and that Venezuelan #TPS holders should “go home.”
Meanwhile, the State Department is telling US citizens not to travel to Venezuela “due to severe risks to Americans”: www.npr.org/2026/01/07/n...
Meanwhile, the State Department is telling US citizens not to travel to Venezuela “due to severe risks to Americans”: www.npr.org/2026/01/07/n...
January 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM
DHS has claimed that “Venezuela today is more free than it was yesterday” and that Venezuelan #TPS holders should “go home.”
Meanwhile, the State Department is telling US citizens not to travel to Venezuela “due to severe risks to Americans”: www.npr.org/2026/01/07/n...
Meanwhile, the State Department is telling US citizens not to travel to Venezuela “due to severe risks to Americans”: www.npr.org/2026/01/07/n...
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FYI: Judge Ellis (Chicago ICE case) noted in November that video evidence shows ICE "brake-checked other motorists in an attempt to force accidents that agents could then use as justifications for deploying force."
January 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
FYI: Judge Ellis (Chicago ICE case) noted in November that video evidence shows ICE "brake-checked other motorists in an attempt to force accidents that agents could then use as justifications for deploying force."
Truth out with Robert Reich
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robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-for...
Trump’s War Footing
His foreign and domestic policies are becoming one and the same, and their purpose isn't complicated.
robertreich.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Truth out with Robert Reich
robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-for...
robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-for...
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i think powell's response here is a demonstration of the folly of the idea that democratic accountability requires presidential control. what if the president is not acting in the public interest? you want independent agencies to be able to push back and pursue their *congressional mandate*
Powell, showing more guts than almost any GOP legislators:
"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President."
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President."
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
January 12, 2026 at 1:43 AM
i think powell's response here is a demonstration of the folly of the idea that democratic accountability requires presidential control. what if the president is not acting in the public interest? you want independent agencies to be able to push back and pursue their *congressional mandate*
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The proper response to this is "Did you not learn from Nuremburg?"
ICE agent screaming a threat: "Did you not learn from what just happened?"
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January 12, 2026 at 2:51 AM
The proper response to this is "Did you not learn from Nuremburg?"
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After being on the mailing list for years, I finally went to a DSA meet n greet thing yesterday, in part bc of reading things like this, reminding me that people can quickly mobilize when networks already exist, bc you don't have to get ready if you stay ready
NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
In Minneapolis, George Floyd-era faith networks reignite after Renee Good's killing by ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith-based networks, which developed organizing infrastructure and relationships during the Floyd era, are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified following...
religionnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
After being on the mailing list for years, I finally went to a DSA meet n greet thing yesterday, in part bc of reading things like this, reminding me that people can quickly mobilize when networks already exist, bc you don't have to get ready if you stay ready
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Put another way, this is an admission that ICE officers are so unprofessional and inadequately trained that simply being criticized might cause them to lose control and resort to violence.
Homan: "We gotta stop the hateful rhetoric. Saying this officer is a murderer is dangerous. It's just ridiculous. It's gonna infuriate people more which means there's gonna be more incidents like this."
January 11, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Put another way, this is an admission that ICE officers are so unprofessional and inadequately trained that simply being criticized might cause them to lose control and resort to violence.
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Blue state lawmakers have had it with ICE.State legislatures across the country are accelerating efforts to shape immigration enforcement policy after the deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman by a ...
States move to rein in ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting
Legislators nationwide are advancing bills to curb immigration enforcement and limit cooperation with federal agents.
www.politico.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Blue state lawmakers have had it with ICE.State legislatures across the country are accelerating efforts to shape immigration enforcement policy after the deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman by a ...
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January 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat and dairy on top — and it doesn’t add up | Vox www.vox.com/future-perfe...
The new food pyramid is lying to you
It’s also a contradictory mess.
www.vox.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat and dairy on top — and it doesn’t add up | Vox www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Robert Reich's Sunday thought - good for every day going forward
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Sunday thought: Our power, our courage, and our resolve
Friends,
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January 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Robert Reich's Sunday thought - good for every day going forward
robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
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These 10 companies stand to rake in $1 billion by 2027 by helping ICE track down and round up immigrants.
Cashing in on cruelty.
Cashing in on cruelty.
10 Companies Have Already Made $1 Million as ICE Bounty Hunters. We Found Them.
And they stand to make millions more in cash bonuses for surveilling and tracking immigrants in service of ICE’s deporta
theintercept.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
These 10 companies stand to rake in $1 billion by 2027 by helping ICE track down and round up immigrants.
Cashing in on cruelty.
Cashing in on cruelty.
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The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
January 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
The reactionary centrist logic is simple: if the left does something bad it’s the left’s fault, and if the right does something bad, it’s also the left’s fault for making them do it. It’s a simple formula and once you see it every one of their arguments is the same
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Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good
After the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing.
www.ncronline.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
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Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Cartoon by Mike Luckovich