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This entire article is, unsurprisingly, kicked off by Brett Kavanaugh and includes this: "A spokesperson for Kavanaugh did not return an emailed request for comment."
BREAKING from PP
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*
The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:
Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer
More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
by @nicolefoy.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This entire article is, unsurprisingly, kicked off by Brett Kavanaugh and includes this: "A spokesperson for Kavanaugh did not return an emailed request for comment."
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The largest group in ICE detention is now immigrants with no criminal record, with more than 16,500 currently being held.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
September 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The largest group in ICE detention is now immigrants with no criminal record, with more than 16,500 currently being held.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
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Let's get this straight: MGX – a shady Abu Dhabi firm – cut deals to get sensitive American technology while enriching the Trump family’s crypto firm.
Now, Trump wants that same firm and his billionaire friends to control what you watch on TikTok?
What are we even doing here?
Now, Trump wants that same firm and his billionaire friends to control what you watch on TikTok?
What are we even doing here?
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Let's get this straight: MGX – a shady Abu Dhabi firm – cut deals to get sensitive American technology while enriching the Trump family’s crypto firm.
Now, Trump wants that same firm and his billionaire friends to control what you watch on TikTok?
What are we even doing here?
Now, Trump wants that same firm and his billionaire friends to control what you watch on TikTok?
What are we even doing here?
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Against the will of the vast majority of Americans, Republicans in Congress are currently pushing for a federal Concealed Carry Mandate—a gun industry-backed bill that would gut state gun laws and let people carry hidden, loaded guns in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them.
Text GUT to 644-33.
Text GUT to 644-33.
September 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Against the will of the vast majority of Americans, Republicans in Congress are currently pushing for a federal Concealed Carry Mandate—a gun industry-backed bill that would gut state gun laws and let people carry hidden, loaded guns in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them.
Text GUT to 644-33.
Text GUT to 644-33.
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For 60 years, TRIO has helped millions of people along the path to a degree, but the administration says it is no longer needed. n.pr/4mWcQgK
These programs help poor students with college. Trump wants to pull the funding
For 60 years, TRIO has helped millions of people along the path to a degree, but the administration says it is no longer needed.
n.pr
August 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
For 60 years, TRIO has helped millions of people along the path to a degree, but the administration says it is no longer needed. n.pr/4mWcQgK
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Deploying troops, tanks, and federal police officers into our neighborhoods isn't about safety.
It's about sowing fear and chaos — but we won't be intimidated.
It's about sowing fear and chaos — but we won't be intimidated.
August 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Deploying troops, tanks, and federal police officers into our neighborhoods isn't about safety.
It's about sowing fear and chaos — but we won't be intimidated.
It's about sowing fear and chaos — but we won't be intimidated.
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There’s nothing wrong with federal support. But we can’t keep pretending Oklahoma is operating on homegrown dollars alone.
This level of funding dependence should be part of every budget conversation — especially when state leaders push tax cuts.
#Oklahoma #StateBudget #FiscalPolicy
This level of funding dependence should be part of every budget conversation — especially when state leaders push tax cuts.
#Oklahoma #StateBudget #FiscalPolicy
August 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
There’s nothing wrong with federal support. But we can’t keep pretending Oklahoma is operating on homegrown dollars alone.
This level of funding dependence should be part of every budget conversation — especially when state leaders push tax cuts.
#Oklahoma #StateBudget #FiscalPolicy
This level of funding dependence should be part of every budget conversation — especially when state leaders push tax cuts.
#Oklahoma #StateBudget #FiscalPolicy
It’s giving strong “May the odds ever be in your favor” vibes
Trump released his video message to newly naturalized citizens. He welcomes them to the "national family," adding that they have a responsibility to "fiercely guard" and preserve American culture.
Trump has a welcome message for new citizens. It's different from past presidents
Trump released his video message to newly naturalized citizens. He welcomes them to the "national family," adding that they have a responsibility to "fiercely guard" and preserve American culture.
n.pr
July 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s giving strong “May the odds ever be in your favor” vibes
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ICE’s rampage.
The carnage in Gaza.
Judges and the free press under attack.
A pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?
We'll break down yet another horrific week — but share some seeds of hope.
Join us for the Coffee Klatch.
The carnage in Gaza.
Judges and the free press under attack.
A pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?
We'll break down yet another horrific week — but share some seeds of hope.
Join us for the Coffee Klatch.
Will Ghislaine Pardon Trump? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
ICE’s rampage. The carnage in Gaza. Judges and the free press under attack. A pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell? We'll break
youtu.be
July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ICE’s rampage.
The carnage in Gaza.
Judges and the free press under attack.
A pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?
We'll break down yet another horrific week — but share some seeds of hope.
Join us for the Coffee Klatch.
The carnage in Gaza.
Judges and the free press under attack.
A pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell?
We'll break down yet another horrific week — but share some seeds of hope.
Join us for the Coffee Klatch.
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The $80 million was supposed to go back to active-duty military, veterans, Department of Defense employees, and their families who bank with the credit union. They were illegally charged fees by the bank. Give them their money back.
Trump's CFPB has dismissed a case that would have required the Navy Federal Credit Union to refund $80 million to service members for illegally charging overdraft fees.
July 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The $80 million was supposed to go back to active-duty military, veterans, Department of Defense employees, and their families who bank with the credit union. They were illegally charged fees by the bank. Give them their money back.
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I’ve met FSOs who learned the language, understood the culture, and stayed long after the rest of Washington had lost interest.
When you fire 1,300 of them, you don’t just eliminate jobs.
You gut the connective tissue of American soft power.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
When you fire 1,300 of them, you don’t just eliminate jobs.
You gut the connective tissue of American soft power.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
Firing the Front Line
Why Hollowing Out the State Department Destroys American Power
open.substack.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I’ve met FSOs who learned the language, understood the culture, and stayed long after the rest of Washington had lost interest.
When you fire 1,300 of them, you don’t just eliminate jobs.
You gut the connective tissue of American soft power.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
When you fire 1,300 of them, you don’t just eliminate jobs.
You gut the connective tissue of American soft power.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
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The Trump administration has slashed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s operations, defunded FEMA’s core program for preventing harm from major disasters and threatened to eliminate FEMA itself.
The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
www.propublica.org
July 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Trump administration has slashed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s operations, defunded FEMA’s core program for preventing harm from major disasters and threatened to eliminate FEMA itself.
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Few people have embodied the best of journalism—its ability to cut through BS, its capacity to uplift those who’ve been wronged, its burning appetite to tell the stories people need to know—like Bill Moyers.
We’ve never needed him more, writes @monikab.bsky.social.
We’ve never needed him more, writes @monikab.bsky.social.
The Bill Moyers that obituaries missed
The “secular preacher” of TV journalism was also a ferocious critic of corrupt politicians and corporate titans—and the spineless media that enable them.
www.motherjones.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Few people have embodied the best of journalism—its ability to cut through BS, its capacity to uplift those who’ve been wronged, its burning appetite to tell the stories people need to know—like Bill Moyers.
We’ve never needed him more, writes @monikab.bsky.social.
We’ve never needed him more, writes @monikab.bsky.social.
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From the Editorial Board:
A naturalized citizen is no less than a U.S.-born citizen. On this Independence Day, we’re deeply troubled by the current administration’s threatened violation of that pact.
A naturalized citizen is no less than a U.S.-born citizen. On this Independence Day, we’re deeply troubled by the current administration’s threatened violation of that pact.
Editorial: On July 4 of all days, a naturalized citizen is not less than a US citizen
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a thing of finality and a commitment on both sides. Naturalized citizens deserve the same protections as the U.S. born.
trib.al
July 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
From the Editorial Board:
A naturalized citizen is no less than a U.S.-born citizen. On this Independence Day, we’re deeply troubled by the current administration’s threatened violation of that pact.
A naturalized citizen is no less than a U.S.-born citizen. On this Independence Day, we’re deeply troubled by the current administration’s threatened violation of that pact.
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July 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reconsiders the ban on asbestos, an Indiana man suffering from asbestosis recovers from Loyola Medicine’s life-saving double lung transplant.
As EPA reconsiders asbestos ban, Indiana man with asbestosis gets lifesaving lung transplant
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reconsiders the ban on asbestos, an Indiana man suffering from asbestosis recovers from Loyola Medicine’s life-saving double lung transplant.
www.chicagotribune.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reconsiders the ban on asbestos, an Indiana man suffering from asbestosis recovers from Loyola Medicine’s life-saving double lung transplant.
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Republicans are about to decimate Medicaid across the country and their top two Senate leaders are trying to get their states exempted from the cuts at the 11th hour.
July 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Republicans are about to decimate Medicaid across the country and their top two Senate leaders are trying to get their states exempted from the cuts at the 11th hour.
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Tribal Colleges Worry for Their Survival After Proposed Cut
Department of the Interior proposed reducing funding for tribal colleges by more than $100 million. Some tribal college leaders fear their institutions wouldn’t survive it. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4lyfmJl
Department of the Interior proposed reducing funding for tribal colleges by more than $100 million. Some tribal college leaders fear their institutions wouldn’t survive it. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4lyfmJl
Tribal Colleges Worry for Their Survival After Proposed Cut
Department of the Interior proposed reducing funding for tribal colleges by more than $100 million. Some tribal college leaders fear their institutions wouldn’t survive it.
bit.ly
June 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Tribal Colleges Worry for Their Survival After Proposed Cut
Department of the Interior proposed reducing funding for tribal colleges by more than $100 million. Some tribal college leaders fear their institutions wouldn’t survive it. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4lyfmJl
Department of the Interior proposed reducing funding for tribal colleges by more than $100 million. Some tribal college leaders fear their institutions wouldn’t survive it. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4lyfmJl
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NEW VIDEO: One of the most egregious abuses of power and attacks on the federal judiciary is taking place in Maryland and it is not getting the urgent attention it deserves.
In a normal time this would be a national scandal. Paige and I discuss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqrO...
In a normal time this would be a national scandal. Paige and I discuss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqrO...
Trump DOJ Sues Every Federal District Judge in Maryland
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
NEW VIDEO: One of the most egregious abuses of power and attacks on the federal judiciary is taking place in Maryland and it is not getting the urgent attention it deserves.
In a normal time this would be a national scandal. Paige and I discuss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqrO...
In a normal time this would be a national scandal. Paige and I discuss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqrO...
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More miscarriages criminally investigated three years into post-Dobbs abortion bans
More miscarriages criminally investigated three years into post-Dobbs abortion bans • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Women around the country are facing criminal charges after their pregnancies ended in miscarriages or stillbirths.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
More miscarriages criminally investigated three years into post-Dobbs abortion bans
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Viewer tips: If you're looking for Iran news on mainstream TV, BBC right now is SO much better than any of the US outlets.
Dramatic, and should be studied in journalism world.
Dramatic, and should be studied in journalism world.
June 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Viewer tips: If you're looking for Iran news on mainstream TV, BBC right now is SO much better than any of the US outlets.
Dramatic, and should be studied in journalism world.
Dramatic, and should be studied in journalism world.
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A Dem lawmaker and her husband were killed by a guy for their political views and it’s already out of the news.
June 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A Dem lawmaker and her husband were killed by a guy for their political views and it’s already out of the news.
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House Republicans passed the biggest health care cut in U.S. history. Senate Republicans’ response? Cut Medicaid even FURTHER.
It’s cruel, it’s out of touch, and the American people won’t stand for it. More from @kjzz.org ⬇️
It’s cruel, it’s out of touch, and the American people won’t stand for it. More from @kjzz.org ⬇️
June 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
House Republicans passed the biggest health care cut in U.S. history. Senate Republicans’ response? Cut Medicaid even FURTHER.
It’s cruel, it’s out of touch, and the American people won’t stand for it. More from @kjzz.org ⬇️
It’s cruel, it’s out of touch, and the American people won’t stand for it. More from @kjzz.org ⬇️
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Using this budget bill as a trojan horse to gut foundational regulations on especially deadly weapons—some of which have been used in major mass shootings—is gun extremism in action.
We can’t allow this to become law: Text SILENCERS to 644-33 to call your senators and demand they stop this bill.
We can’t allow this to become law: Text SILENCERS to 644-33 to call your senators and demand they stop this bill.
June 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Using this budget bill as a trojan horse to gut foundational regulations on especially deadly weapons—some of which have been used in major mass shootings—is gun extremism in action.
We can’t allow this to become law: Text SILENCERS to 644-33 to call your senators and demand they stop this bill.
We can’t allow this to become law: Text SILENCERS to 644-33 to call your senators and demand they stop this bill.