George Gillis
@gjsquared.bsky.social
Wisconsin Democratic Operative, Chief of Staff to State Senator Kelda Roys, form Wisdems Executive Director, Dad, Bucks in Six
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The news has entirely failed to grasp the unprecedented scope of the ICE and DHS budgets. Nothing like it in modern history. A galaxy of public/private surveillance and caging institutions for $100,000,000,000s unleashed on a public that will be forever changed. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The news has entirely failed to grasp the unprecedented scope of the ICE and DHS budgets. Nothing like it in modern history. A galaxy of public/private surveillance and caging institutions for $100,000,000,000s unleashed on a public that will be forever changed. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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Deeply embarrassing that NPR falls for this shit. A real disservice to their audience, who will take this seriously.
Using artificial intelligence to identify Congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system. n.pr/48mmSlu
An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple 2-party power in Congress
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Deeply embarrassing that NPR falls for this shit. A real disservice to their audience, who will take this seriously.
These right wing hacks are trying to pretend they are using ai to run republicans in lean Dem districts that they will pretend are independent in a way to somehow avoid the presidents abysmal numbers.
That’s all this is. It’s not “ai” usage it’s the same fucking book ppl run run for years
That’s all this is. It’s not “ai” usage it’s the same fucking book ppl run run for years
Using artificial intelligence to identify Congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system. n.pr/48mmSlu
An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple 2-party power in Congress
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
These right wing hacks are trying to pretend they are using ai to run republicans in lean Dem districts that they will pretend are independent in a way to somehow avoid the presidents abysmal numbers.
That’s all this is. It’s not “ai” usage it’s the same fucking book ppl run run for years
That’s all this is. It’s not “ai” usage it’s the same fucking book ppl run run for years
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The Trump admin now says nursing isn't a professional degree.
The admin plan to redefine what constitutes a professional degree to exclude nursing and limit access to student loans — outraging national health care groups and leaving nursing students questioning how they'll pay for graduate degrees.
The admin plan to redefine what constitutes a professional degree to exclude nursing and limit access to student loans — outraging national health care groups and leaving nursing students questioning how they'll pay for graduate degrees.
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Trump admin now says nursing isn't a professional degree.
The admin plan to redefine what constitutes a professional degree to exclude nursing and limit access to student loans — outraging national health care groups and leaving nursing students questioning how they'll pay for graduate degrees.
The admin plan to redefine what constitutes a professional degree to exclude nursing and limit access to student loans — outraging national health care groups and leaving nursing students questioning how they'll pay for graduate degrees.
The Sonny Gray trade is going to set the absolute floor for what the brewers are going to get for Freddy Peralta if they choose to trade him.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Sonny Gray trade is going to set the absolute floor for what the brewers are going to get for Freddy Peralta if they choose to trade him.
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Republicans in the WI State Legislature had the opportunity to expand healthcare coverage for new moms—but they chose to block action.
It's clear that protecting families and ensuring parents and infants get the care they need is simply not their priority.
It's clear that protecting families and ensuring parents and infants get the care they need is simply not their priority.
Speaker Robin Vos thwarts procedural move to force vote on expanding Medicaid for new mothers
Despite many of their members backing the bill, Republicans thwarted a procedural effort by Democrats to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers.
www.jsonline.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Republicans in the WI State Legislature had the opportunity to expand healthcare coverage for new moms—but they chose to block action.
It's clear that protecting families and ensuring parents and infants get the care they need is simply not their priority.
It's clear that protecting families and ensuring parents and infants get the care they need is simply not their priority.
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oh yeah, smart guy? have you considered your voluminous array of medals is slightly out of order
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
oh yeah, smart guy? have you considered your voluminous array of medals is slightly out of order
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Do not talk to me about weed addiction. As GAMBLING seeps its way into every aspect of American life. There’s gambling at SUPERMARKETS in my area
Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot. There's a widespread misconception that marijuana is not addictive, and it's expanded as a growing number of states legalize pot.
It's possible to get addicted to pot. Here's what to know
Doctors say it's possible to get hooked on pot. There's a widespread misconception that marijuana is not addictive, and it's expanded as a growing number of states legalize pot.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Do not talk to me about weed addiction. As GAMBLING seeps its way into every aspect of American life. There’s gambling at SUPERMARKETS in my area
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PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley Gaines Investigated: The Lia Thomas Race, the Coach & Why She "Doesn't Even Like" Trump | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
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"The richest man in the world built a robot to tell people he's cool" is the saddest, most bulliable fucking Twilight Zone thing in the world. You fucking LOSER. All that money and not a fucking _whiff_ of charisma. Start giving yourself a wedgie, you fucking dork, it'll take me time to get there.
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
"The richest man in the world built a robot to tell people he's cool" is the saddest, most bulliable fucking Twilight Zone thing in the world. You fucking LOSER. All that money and not a fucking _whiff_ of charisma. Start giving yourself a wedgie, you fucking dork, it'll take me time to get there.
Impossible, we all know that there's only one podcast, All Fantasy Everything @iankarmel.bsky.social
Ben Shapiro is spending a lot of $$$ trying to win the inaugural Best Podcast award at the Golden Globes.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/ben-shapir...
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/ben-shapir...
Shapiro's Golden Spending Spree
Ben Shapiro is mounting an aggressive Golden Globes campaign, buying billboard space in Times Square and within Jay Penske’s media empire in a bid to win the inaugural Best Podcast award.
www.status.news
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Impossible, we all know that there's only one podcast, All Fantasy Everything @iankarmel.bsky.social
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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“One of the attorneys said part of the operational plan involves undercover ICE and FBI agents attending and documenting church security plans.”
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“One of the attorneys said part of the operational plan involves undercover ICE and FBI agents attending and documenting church security plans.”
If Giannis is out for a bit, the best course of action is to play a lineup that consists of Rollins, Green, an imaginary wing (fucking gary harris?), Kuzma and Myles Turner.
I will accept Kuzma/Sims/Turner under some stupid circumstances.
I will accept Kuzma/Sims/Turner under some stupid circumstances.
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
If Giannis is out for a bit, the best course of action is to play a lineup that consists of Rollins, Green, an imaginary wing (fucking gary harris?), Kuzma and Myles Turner.
I will accept Kuzma/Sims/Turner under some stupid circumstances.
I will accept Kuzma/Sims/Turner under some stupid circumstances.
Is it possible that Kyle kuzma is the second best buck?
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Is it possible that Kyle kuzma is the second best buck?
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JD Vance owns a company that buys American real estate and sells it to foreign investors. They specifically target Americans in crisis to buy their property for less than it is worth.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
JD Vance owns a company that buys American real estate and sells it to foreign investors. They specifically target Americans in crisis to buy their property for less than it is worth.
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in retrospect the metoo movement did not go too far and in fact should have been given spanish inquisition levels of power and authority
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
in retrospect the metoo movement did not go too far and in fact should have been given spanish inquisition levels of power and authority
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This will put more people out of work than there are coal miners. Insane
Federal shutdown deal could kill Minnesota’s unique hemp-derived THC market
www.startribune.com/federal-shut...
www.startribune.com/federal-shut...
Federal shutdown deal could kill Minnesota’s unique hemp-derived THC market
A spending bill passed by Senate would essentially ban hemp-based THC products nationally.
www.startribune.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This will put more people out of work than there are coal miners. Insane
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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I’m no statistician, but if you buy your first house in your 30s on a 50-year mortgage, and life expectancy is low 80s, isn’t this just called — rent?
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I’m no statistician, but if you buy your first house in your 30s on a 50-year mortgage, and life expectancy is low 80s, isn’t this just called — rent?
Greg is right here. It doesn’t matter if you are far left or centrist if you talk about the shit people care about and bring solutions you are prob in the right spot.
Last election everyone blames trans panic, but the economy was dogshit and everyone blames the president in that case
Last election everyone blames trans panic, but the economy was dogshit and everyone blames the president in that case
The factional grifters will hate this, but the Mamdani-Spanberger-Sherrill axis actually suggests the outlines of a broad, emerging Dem coalition organized around both anti-Trump *and* affordability politics, not a party bitterly divided against itself.
These big wins will embolden Dems to take on Trump's lawbreaking and show there's a price for GOP enabling of him. Folks hate to hear this, but normal patterns are asserting themselves: Liberalism isn't dead, Rs are likely to lose in 2026, and Trump is really unpopular, not a magical exception.
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Greg is right here. It doesn’t matter if you are far left or centrist if you talk about the shit people care about and bring solutions you are prob in the right spot.
Last election everyone blames trans panic, but the economy was dogshit and everyone blames the president in that case
Last election everyone blames trans panic, but the economy was dogshit and everyone blames the president in that case
Welcome to the day after the election: there’s no real data yet so everyone it’s time to blast a 100% certainty that your priors are right and everyone else is a moron
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Welcome to the day after the election: there’s no real data yet so everyone it’s time to blast a 100% certainty that your priors are right and everyone else is a moron
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even if it's a hoax, I feel like the mere threat of bombing a polling place is political violence
Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today
Bomb threats force closures at some New Jersey polling places
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said polling sites at School 2 and School 10 in Paterson were shut down after threats were received.
newjersey.news12.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
even if it's a hoax, I feel like the mere threat of bombing a polling place is political violence