Elizabeth Ariel Trobaugh (nee Berger)
@elizabethatrobaugh.bsky.social
English professor at Holyoke Community College. I teach college writing and literature. Currently teaching cli-fi (climate change fiction).
Enthusiasms: my dogs, other people's dogs, mammals, gardening, cooking, knitting, crafting, reading.
Enthusiasms: my dogs, other people's dogs, mammals, gardening, cooking, knitting, crafting, reading.
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Maybe they'll find the Epstein files in the Fulton County Board of Elections office . . .
January 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Maybe they'll find the Epstein files in the Fulton County Board of Elections office . . .
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Alex Pretti was a patriot who fought for human rights and dedicated his life to serving others. If we all cared like Alex, America would be a better place. #LiveLikeAlex.
January 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Alex Pretti was a patriot who fought for human rights and dedicated his life to serving others. If we all cared like Alex, America would be a better place. #LiveLikeAlex.
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This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is Mike Stein. Along with family & neighbors, Mike volunteers with the City of Rockville’s excellent Snow Shovel program. After this week’s huge storm, they helped seniors & people with disabilities in Twinbrook dig out from the snow, sleet & ice.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 293 Feat. Mike Stein
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
This week’s MD-08 Local Hero is Mike Stein. Along with family & neighbors, Mike volunteers with the City of Rockville’s excellent Snow Shovel program. After this week’s huge storm, they helped seniors & people with disabilities in Twinbrook dig out from the snow, sleet & ice.
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What an incredible act of courage, generosity, and light amidst the darkness.
January 31, 2026 at 1:58 AM
What an incredible act of courage, generosity, and light amidst the darkness.
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S.O. kept telling immigration agents that he could show them his ID if they simply asked for it — they ignored him.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
S.O. kept telling immigration agents that he could show them his ID if they simply asked for it — they ignored him.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
“My ID was in my left pocket the entire time, and they would not let me present it.”
We’ll see the Trump administration in court.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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From the gutting of FEMA to the 'absolute immunity' of ICE, it's clear the safety of the American people is not a priority of this administration. Watch Fmr. FEMA director Craig Fugate and journalist Greg Sargent on the LP Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcFIMswBszc
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
From the gutting of FEMA to the 'absolute immunity' of ICE, it's clear the safety of the American people is not a priority of this administration. Watch Fmr. FEMA director Craig Fugate and journalist Greg Sargent on the LP Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcFIMswBszc
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Trump did this. Minneapolis was fine until he sent his masked secret police to terrorize the community & murder innocent Americans for exercising their fundamental rights.
Their blood is on his hands.
Their blood is on his hands.
January 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Trump did this. Minneapolis was fine until he sent his masked secret police to terrorize the community & murder innocent Americans for exercising their fundamental rights.
Their blood is on his hands.
Their blood is on his hands.
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Don't worry everyone, Karoline Leavitt promised that Trump was just joking about cancelling the midterm elections.
January 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Don't worry everyone, Karoline Leavitt promised that Trump was just joking about cancelling the midterm elections.
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Trump keeps yelling “insurrection” in Minnesota like he forgot January 6 — the one he actually incited.
Terrorizing communities and calling in troops isn’t law and order. It’s authoritarianism.
Terrorizing communities and calling in troops isn’t law and order. It’s authoritarianism.
January 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Trump keeps yelling “insurrection” in Minnesota like he forgot January 6 — the one he actually incited.
Terrorizing communities and calling in troops isn’t law and order. It’s authoritarianism.
Terrorizing communities and calling in troops isn’t law and order. It’s authoritarianism.
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1 piece of chicken, 1 piece of broccoli, a tortilla wrap, and one other thing…how long until these guys mutiny?
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
1 piece of chicken, 1 piece of broccoli, a tortilla wrap, and one other thing…how long until these guys mutiny?
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Congratulations to the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on 118 years of scholarship, service, and sisterhood. Your commitment to leadership and community continues to make an impact.
January 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Congratulations to the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on 118 years of scholarship, service, and sisterhood. Your commitment to leadership and community continues to make an impact.
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While we’re in the streets demanding ICE Out For Good, Democratic leaders are dodging questions about whether an agency that teargasses babies and kills innocent people should continue to have a budget bigger than most countries’ militaries. It’s pathetic.
January 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM
While we’re in the streets demanding ICE Out For Good, Democratic leaders are dodging questions about whether an agency that teargasses babies and kills innocent people should continue to have a budget bigger than most countries’ militaries. It’s pathetic.
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"Fierce opposition to ICE and the Border Patrol has sprung up through block clubs, neighborhood group chats, school Facebook groups and Catholic parishes, stretching beyond the typical Democratic voter base..."
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
How ICE Crackdowns Set Off a Resistance in American Cities
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM
"Fierce opposition to ICE and the Border Patrol has sprung up through block clubs, neighborhood group chats, school Facebook groups and Catholic parishes, stretching beyond the typical Democratic voter base..."
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
Yup. Exactly.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
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"He said he saw guards choking Lunas Campos and heard Lunas Campos repeatedly saying, 'No puedo respirar' — Spanish for 'I can’t breathe'..."
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM
"He said he saw guards choking Lunas Campos and heard Lunas Campos repeatedly saying, 'No puedo respirar' — Spanish for 'I can’t breathe'..."
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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ICE Out For Good Amherst · Mobilize
Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...
www.mobilize.us
January 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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The world's richest 0.001% now control 3x as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity combined.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The world's richest 0.001% now control 3x as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity combined.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
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Did you know that privacy is actually the gateway for the rest of our rights?
In our new series, ACLU expert @chadmarlow.bsky.social breaks down all the ways the government is spying on us and why it's so vital that we keep fighting for our right to privacy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5vJ...
In our new series, ACLU expert @chadmarlow.bsky.social breaks down all the ways the government is spying on us and why it's so vital that we keep fighting for our right to privacy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5vJ...
Making Sense of Digital Privacy with Policy Expert Chad Marlow, Part 1 | Making Sense | ACLU
YouTube video by ACLU
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Did you know that privacy is actually the gateway for the rest of our rights?
In our new series, ACLU expert @chadmarlow.bsky.social breaks down all the ways the government is spying on us and why it's so vital that we keep fighting for our right to privacy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5vJ...
In our new series, ACLU expert @chadmarlow.bsky.social breaks down all the ways the government is spying on us and why it's so vital that we keep fighting for our right to privacy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5vJ...
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This MAGA thing is rotten to the core and they all know it.
Incredible:
"Nancy Mace of South Carolina has told people she is so frustrated... that she is planning to huddle with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia next week to discuss following her lead and retiring early from Congress."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
"Nancy Mace of South Carolina has told people she is so frustrated... that she is planning to huddle with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia next week to discuss following her lead and retiring early from Congress."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
December 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This MAGA thing is rotten to the core and they all know it.
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Yes, we are at the
"these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand"
stage of the regime.
"these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand"
stage of the regime.
December 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Yes, we are at the
"these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand"
stage of the regime.
"these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand"
stage of the regime.
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👏 This is the energy we like to see! While Amazon, Home Depot, Target, and others cave to Trump, Costco is showing how companies can stand up to this regime.
Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping emergency tariff powers
The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawful
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
👏 This is the energy we like to see! While Amazon, Home Depot, Target, and others cave to Trump, Costco is showing how companies can stand up to this regime.
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Congress and the American people deserve accountability. We must stand up against Trump and Hegseth’s illegal and reckless military action.
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Congress and the American people deserve accountability. We must stand up against Trump and Hegseth’s illegal and reckless military action.
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Social media feeds are full of people sharing their Spotify Wrapped, but Spotify is full of ICE recruitment ads. Cancel your subscription until Spotify stops helping ICE terrorize our communities. app.sosha.ai/s/T7ngbtyS
Spotify: Wrapped in complicity
app.sosha.ai
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Social media feeds are full of people sharing their Spotify Wrapped, but Spotify is full of ICE recruitment ads. Cancel your subscription until Spotify stops helping ICE terrorize our communities. app.sosha.ai/s/T7ngbtyS