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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 4h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 19d

CW: protester being struck in the head by a pepper ball

Footage I took earlier of the moment Reverend David Black, a regular protester outside of the Broadview Detention Center, was shot in the head with a pepper ball by ICE agents on the roof of the facility.

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 2d

ICE is made up of men who have failed the human test and have nothing of value to offer this nation.

Adults with decency and options and possibilities don’t do this shit.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 2d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 2d

If Dems win in 2026, we need hearings to publicize the abuses by federal law enforcement. Then pass a bill creating a path to sue for those abuses. Trump will veto it. Let him. Let the public see these videos & hear from victims, & then learn there's no way to hold the abusive officers accountable.

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 2d

Gina @cissybgood67.bsky.social · 3d

📢 The Courage of Ordinary People Stops Fascism

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📢 The Courage of Ordinary People Stops Fascism

Fascism rises when people stay silent. Join the movement for democracy—organize, speak out, and build people-powered resistance before it’s too late.

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 2d

US District Judge Karin Immergut issued a second temporary restraining order barring deployment of Natl Guard to Oregon from ANY State. Her prior TRO issued two days ago barred Texas NG. Trump appointed Judge Immergut in 2018. She was confirmed in 2019.

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 3d

Trump tried to end-run a federal judge's ruling blocking the deployment of the Oregon National Guard by sending the *California* National Guard to Portland.

A hearing will begin imminently for a judge to decide whether to block him again.

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Rising This Week: 'Constitutional law, not martial law'

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has a habeas corpus hearing on Monday. James Comey's arraignment is on Thursday, and Trump's troop gambits remain ongoing.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 3d

I said what I said: Kristi Noem should be tried at The Hague for crimes against humanity.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

Liberal South Carolina
Judge Diane Goodstein's home is burning to the ground after an explosion. SLED is investigation as arson and refer attack as Judge Goodstein had been receiving multiple threats.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 4d

The fortification of Broadview in defense of free speech continues. Workers are placing more barricades on 25th.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 4d

At the Broadview, IL ICE detention center—

IL state troopers are already pushing non-violent demonstrators out of the street and away from the ICE facility. One arrest so far.

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Miss Jay @missjay.bsky.social · 6d

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Dance Against DOGE 🕺💃 @mel2lou.bsky.social · 6d

❌ No funding for fascism
❌ No dollars for dictatorship
❌ No bankrolling billionaires

We don’t cower — we dance.
We move our bodies and raise our voices to shut this regime down with rhythm and resistance.

Every Sat. 11am - 1pm
3307 M St NW, Washington, DC
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Fabulously fighting fascism. Woman wearing glitter boa and captain's cap.

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 6d

The Epstein-Trump dancing dervish statue has gone up again near the U.S. Capitol. Some of the locals are mocking Trump’s denial of his friend Epstein’s existence in his past.

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 6d

A reader shared this life milestone with us this morning. Their monthly healthcare premium is now more expensive than their monthly housing.

A reader shared this life milestone with us this morning. Monthly healthcare premium is now more expensive than housing. With Affordable Care Act tax credits expiring costs will go up even further.

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talia jane ❤️‍🔥 @taliajane.bsky.social · 7d

it sure was a surreal experience to show up to a protest for press freedom organized by my press colleagues and i and to see a ton of signs saying “thank you journalists” that none of us knew were coming

thank you @riseandresist.bsky.social

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Kali 🏳️‍⚧️🔺 @kalicass.bsky.social · 7d

Before anyone gives any weight to the bullshit Johnson is spewing, I received this email from the VA today. My healthcare as a veteran is not affected by the government shutdown, nor is the crisis line the GOP wants to terminate. The only thing affecting my VA benefits is the GOP, because I'm trans.

The following critical Veterans care and assistance programs will be impacted by the government shutdown:

VA will not provide Veteran career counseling or transition assistance program activities.
The GI Bill Hotline will be closed.
VA regional benefits offices will be closed.
VA will cease public affairs and outreach to Veterans.
VA will not permanently place headstones or maintain the grounds at VA national cemeteries.
VA will not process applications for pre-need burials.
VA will not print new presidential memorial certificates.

Thankfully, the government shutdown will not impact the following VA services:
Veteran health care is not impacted. VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers will be open.
VA benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits.
Burials will continue at VA national cemeteries. Applications for headstones, markers, and burial benefits processing will continue.
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals will continue decisions on Veterans’ cases.
VA Contact Centers (1-800-MyVA411) and the Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 988, Press 1) are open 24/7.

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 7d

The Housing and Urban Development website blamed the “radical left” for a government shutdown as of midnight, September 30. Meanwhile GOP House members remained in recess blocking any chance of negotiations on a budget. The website has a button to comment about its content.

The Housing and Urban Development website displayed this banner on its website as of midnight, September 30, blaming the “radical left” for a government shutdown. Meanwhile GOP House members remained in recess preventing any chance of negotiations. The website also displays a button for comments about its content. Internet surfers know what to say about it.

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 12d

Update: Sinclair throws in towel on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will air the show Friday night. How we got here:
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Restorative Justice For Jimmy Kimmel Shows People Are The Real Power Source - DCMediaGroup

Washington, DC—After Jimmy Kimmel’s late night comedy show cancellation it seemed like the country fell to a new low for First Amendment and press freedoms. It was a moment remarkably similar to the M...

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 14d

Restorative justice for Jimmy Kimmel shows the people are the real power source. There’s no way of knowing how many cancellations Disney chalked up but at one point their website crashed. The people had spoken. Story:
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Restorative Justice For Jimmy Kimmel Shows People Are The Real Power Source - DCMediaGroup

Washington, DC—After Jimmy Kimmel’s late night comedy show cancellation it seemed like the country fell to a new low for First Amendment and press freedoms. It was a moment remarkably similar to the M...

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DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 14d

Adelita Grijalva breaks glass ceiling in Arizona special election win, gaining Dems another seat in the US House of Representatives (AZ-07). She is Arizona’s first Latina in Congress. Photo from Adelita for Congress Campaign.

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Rowena Eureka @rowenaeureka.bsky.social · 15d

The Peace Vigil endures at the White House! Without protection from the elements, for now

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