Michele Leiby
@goodboigeorge.bsky.social
Political scientist. Lover of dogs & nature. Less so shitty people.
Reposted by Michele Leiby
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
If you're looking for a FANTASTIC organization to support, please consider the Ohio Center for Strategic Immigration Litigation and Outreach. Here is just one small, but so mighty, story, showing how their work changes people's lives.
👉 Donate here: secure.givelively.org/.../beyond-b....
👉 Donate here: secure.givelively.org/.../beyond-b....
October 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
If you're looking for a FANTASTIC organization to support, please consider the Ohio Center for Strategic Immigration Litigation and Outreach. Here is just one small, but so mighty, story, showing how their work changes people's lives.
👉 Donate here: secure.givelively.org/.../beyond-b....
👉 Donate here: secure.givelively.org/.../beyond-b....
Reposted by Michele Leiby
Short and to the point 👇🏼
Brian Klaas: “The United States is now a competitive authoritarian system” - EUROPP
Is the United States still a democracy? It is either a democracy in crisis, or one that has tipped over the edge into competitive authoritarianism.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Short and to the point 👇🏼
Reposted by Michele Leiby
Military style ICE raids in our communities. David Huerta was beaten and dragged away.
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Military style ICE raids in our communities. David Huerta was beaten and dragged away.
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
Because he saw them and stood up for justice. Because he’s not afraid.
Neither are we.
On MONDAY let's #FreeDavidHuerta, #FreeThemAll
11:00 AM @ Grand Park in Downtown LA (200 N Grand Ave)
Reposted by Michele Leiby
Reposted by Michele Leiby
look: if the guy who said “gerry’s a young 74, cancer notwithstanding” gets this, then the rest of the caucus has no excuse
Tonight Trump will address a coequal branch of government for which he has shown total contempt.
Meanwhile my constituents are seeing their livelihoods destroyed by illegal actions.
What he is doing is not normal, it is not acceptable, and I won't be attending.
www.youtube.com/shorts/MlTIB...
Meanwhile my constituents are seeing their livelihoods destroyed by illegal actions.
What he is doing is not normal, it is not acceptable, and I won't be attending.
www.youtube.com/shorts/MlTIB...
Rep. Don Beyer Announces He Will Not Attend Trump's Address To Congress
YouTube video by Congressman Don Beyer
www.youtube.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
look: if the guy who said “gerry’s a young 74, cancer notwithstanding” gets this, then the rest of the caucus has no excuse
Stop mass deportations with this one simple trick: wapo.st/41apYFB (gift link)
February 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Been listening to this on repeat. Thank you to all the artists! Please keep producing content. It is essential to the survival of so many in the struggle.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7b...
Billy Bragg - I Will Be Your Shield [Official Video]
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Been listening to this on repeat. Thank you to all the artists! Please keep producing content. It is essential to the survival of so many in the struggle.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7b...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7b...
Reposted by Michele Leiby
Centrist liberalism has been crumbling throughout the industrialized world for a decade and every single liberal party refuses to stop doubling and tripling down on it. The only time any of them are willing to fight politically is to prevent progressives from gaining influence in their party.
February 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Centrist liberalism has been crumbling throughout the industrialized world for a decade and every single liberal party refuses to stop doubling and tripling down on it. The only time any of them are willing to fight politically is to prevent progressives from gaining influence in their party.
If anyone knows how to send aid to the brilliant student protestors of LAUSD that have shown such strength and courage, please let us know. Maybe you know one of these brilliant students, an allied teacher, a grassroots org that is helping with legal defense or mutual aid? DM me for Signal contact.
February 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
If anyone knows how to send aid to the brilliant student protestors of LAUSD that have shown such strength and courage, please let us know. Maybe you know one of these brilliant students, an allied teacher, a grassroots org that is helping with legal defense or mutual aid? DM me for Signal contact.
WTF, @latimes.com & Clara Harter. Get the fuck outta here w/ your bullshit coverage, elevating LAPD and focusing on who-gives-a-fuck property damage.
Try: "In the face of unprecedented attacks on immigrants' rights, students bravely express their dissent."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Try: "In the face of unprecedented attacks on immigrants' rights, students bravely express their dissent."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Hundreds of L.A. students join immigration protests; buildings vandalized, rocks thrown, LAPD says
Protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continued for a third day in downtown Los Angeles, with hundreds of students walking out of class to join.
www.latimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
WTF, @latimes.com & Clara Harter. Get the fuck outta here w/ your bullshit coverage, elevating LAPD and focusing on who-gives-a-fuck property damage.
Try: "In the face of unprecedented attacks on immigrants' rights, students bravely express their dissent."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Try: "In the face of unprecedented attacks on immigrants' rights, students bravely express their dissent."
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Reposted by Michele Leiby
hill i been dying on is that externalization/outscourcing of migration detention is template for global policing, new bilateral trade agreements, and pillar of global & regional imperialism of this era.
what was normalized for migrants is boomeranging for "citizens" already also disenfranchised.
what was normalized for migrants is boomeranging for "citizens" already also disenfranchised.
El Salvador to accept US deportees of any nationality, including imprisoned Americans, in unprecedented deal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says
El Salvador to accept US deportees of any nationality, as well as imprisoned Americans, in unprecedented deal | CNN
El Salvador has agreed to receive deportees from the United States of any nationality, including violent criminals who are US citizens currently imprisoned, in an unprecedented deal that has alarmed c...
www.cnn.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
hill i been dying on is that externalization/outscourcing of migration detention is template for global policing, new bilateral trade agreements, and pillar of global & regional imperialism of this era.
what was normalized for migrants is boomeranging for "citizens" already also disenfranchised.
what was normalized for migrants is boomeranging for "citizens" already also disenfranchised.
Reposted by Michele Leiby
BREAKING: Republican Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced a bill to abolish OSHA.
The entire text of the bill reads "The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished."
The entire text of the bill reads "The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished."
February 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
BREAKING: Republican Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced a bill to abolish OSHA.
The entire text of the bill reads "The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished."
The entire text of the bill reads "The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished."
Trans Allies, Here's What You Can Do ... Instead of Waiting for Trans or Nonbinary Folx to Ask:
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Inbox | Substack
substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Trans Allies, Here's What You Can Do ... Instead of Waiting for Trans or Nonbinary Folx to Ask:
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
February 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
So few in the media have the integrity to call him what he is. Stop carrying water for this racist sociopath under the pretense of "balanced coverage". Even fewer (any?) Democrats have shown the courage to lead an effective opposition.
Trump speculates and blames his predecessor as probe into deadly midair collision begins
As the nation reels after a deadly midair plane crash, President Trump speculates and attacks political adversaries and diversity initiatives.
www.latimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
So few in the media have the integrity to call him what he is. Stop carrying water for this racist sociopath under the pretense of "balanced coverage". Even fewer (any?) Democrats have shown the courage to lead an effective opposition.
May this be the beginning of region-wide solidarity to obstruct the U.S.' illegal mass deportation actions. And, may it spark a wider move for countries around the world to offset the tariffs the U.S. will deploy as retribution.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Trump punishes Colombia for refusing entry to deportation flights
He slaps a 25% tariff on Colombian goods and imposes a raft of visa restrictions. Latin American nations are grappling with how to deal with Trump on his signature issue.
www.latimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
May this be the beginning of region-wide solidarity to obstruct the U.S.' illegal mass deportation actions. And, may it spark a wider move for countries around the world to offset the tariffs the U.S. will deploy as retribution.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Reposted by Michele Leiby
BREAKING, via The Seattle Times: Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship is blocked for at least the next two weeks by a Reagan appointee in Seattle who eviscerated the Trump lawyers present defending the order. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
January 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING, via The Seattle Times: Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship is blocked for at least the next two weeks by a Reagan appointee in Seattle who eviscerated the Trump lawyers present defending the order. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Reposted by Michele Leiby
There are only two types of political science professor right now:
(1) those with a haunted look in their eyes, their voices sounding like they should really be speaking to a therapist instead of a classroom full of students right now.
(2) absolute psychopaths.
(1) those with a haunted look in their eyes, their voices sounding like they should really be speaking to a therapist instead of a classroom full of students right now.
(2) absolute psychopaths.
January 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
There are only two types of political science professor right now:
(1) those with a haunted look in their eyes, their voices sounding like they should really be speaking to a therapist instead of a classroom full of students right now.
(2) absolute psychopaths.
(1) those with a haunted look in their eyes, their voices sounding like they should really be speaking to a therapist instead of a classroom full of students right now.
(2) absolute psychopaths.