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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does.

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Lifelong Dem. Worked at the state level for both sides, so I lived the difference. Proud son of a #journalist, later teacher. More #vinyl records than you - probably. Wife & I personally rebuilt this place from the studs out & in. #Photographer just b/c

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · Nov 13

If I follow you, it's because:
• You told me something (true) I didn't know
• You post as much as you re-post
• Your feed's not non-stop memes.
• The U.S. election made you more angry than frightened
• consequently, you post about #politics as well as your hobbies, co-habiting mammals, & desserts

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 3h

Adelita Grijalva won a special election September 23, 2025.

Three weeks now and Johnson still can't seem to find his Bible . . .

I know your boss doesn't like that she wants to help get the Epstein files released, but come on. Stop channeling Trump's failed Jan. 6 move. Swear her in.

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 1d

I'm concerned the "training" being given to National Guard troops sent from one state to invade another is to study Kent State, but not it a good way.

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 1d

I'm surprised Trump hasn't used taxpayer money to corner the powerball market.

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Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t think these Texas National Guard guys are going to be chasing any immigrants around Chicago on foot

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 1d

GOP playing Lucy with the football again.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

“I’m going to go against everyone on this issue because when the tax credits expire this year my own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE, along with all the wonderful families and hard-working people in my district." trib.al/MZsOwGU

MTG Turns Against Republicans in Shocking Flip on Government Shutdown

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Democrats have a point on the Obamacare fight at the center of the government shutdown.

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 2d

“I extended my arms, palms outstretched toward the #ICE officers, in a traditional #Christian posture of prayer & blessing,” Pastor Black recalls. “Without any warning, & without any order or request that I & others disperse, I was suddenly fired upon by #ICE officers. . .

Masked Ice agent pepper spraying a man wearing the clothes of a priest.

Second shot ot masked Ice agent pepper spraying a man wearing the clothes of a priest.

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CNN @cnn.com · 2d

A federal judge in Oregon delivered a second blow to the Trump administration’s effort to send National Guard troops to Portland by temporarily blocking federalized members of the National Guard from anywhere in the US being deployed to the state.

What we know about a federal judge temporarily blocking Trump from sending any National Guard troops to the state | CNN

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 2d

If could be peaceful mostly in #portland, with people in funny costumes and line dancing, but the fact that would make "good TV," seems lost on #Todayshow producers. So we get the conflict, ICE throwing smoke canisters, people pushing back. No "Frog guy." No pull back to show it's only ONE BLOCK.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 3d

Federal agents landed a helicopter on a South Shore building last week, arresting 37 people and leaving behind cracked windows, broken doors and a lot of pain. Lawmakers call for a halt to all federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.
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After military-style raid on South Shore apartment, Congress members rally around residents

Federal agents landed a helicopter on a building at 7500 S. South Shore Dr. on Wednesday morning, arresting 37 people and leaving behind cracked windows, broken doors and a lot of pain. Lawmakers call for a halt to all federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.

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The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · 3d

Letter: Trump is ramping up his attempt to desensitize us to atrocities. The aim is clear.

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 3d

Judge Immergut - Since you're going to keep trying to get around my order by pulling National Guard from other states, this order encompasses ALL states.

DOJ: We'd like a stay pending appeal.

Judge Immergut - no. #portland #oregon #California #Texas

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3d

BREAKING: President Donald Trump is activating up to 400 Texas National Guard personnel for deployment to Oregon, Illinois and possibly elsewhere, per Hegseth memo in court filing.

California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon.

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James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 3d

I believe their motto is "we don't need no stinking warrant," so my guess is she dashed into a gas station.

James Neal - will know what will happen when it does. @jameswneal.bsky.social · 3d

Noem denied bathroom privileges in Illinois. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6x9...

Kristi Noem refused access to bathroom during Illinois ICE facility visit

YouTube video by The Independent

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 3d

ICE is hog tying protesters in Portland and removing them on Dollies.

This is dangerous and could cause serious injury.

The Department of Homeland Security thinks it’s a joke.

They’ve shared this video with the tagline “Refuse to Walk? We’ll give you a ride”.

Stay strong Portland.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3d

Why is Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, smiling while saying this?

“If the president decides that the negotiations are absolutely going nowhere… there will start to be layoffs.”

What negotiations? Republicans aren’t even showing up to the table.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 3d

Things to consider:

Document the violence & violations--on camera, w/photos, saving images--any way you can. Speaking as a historian- it will matter

Point out violations--w/images & text--even if you think it won't matter. It will. It needs to be called out & exposed

You are a witness.
Expose it.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 3d

Video taken one hour ago outside the Portland ICE facility of the violent insurrectionists in question

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 3d

Portland never stops being Portland.

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 4d

wizard frog is insane

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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 3d

Trump said today that Portland is burning to the ground, and I thought shouldn’t he be sending in FEMA then? But ofc he wants states to handle disaster mgmt now. But then wait, why does sending in fed troops makes sense? And then I realized I should stop thinking about what Trump thinks.

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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: California joins Oregon's existing suit over National Guard deployment, both request Judge Immergut issue TRO against CA guard being sent to OR, argue Trump admin move is attempt to circumvent court order. Docs: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 3d

I think this would have been true of mid 20th century fascist regimes but in an age where even in authoritarian countries Tom would agree are fascist you can get around the censorship, it doesn’t necessarily apply.

Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 4d

If we were living under fascism, none of you would be here daring to post things. You'd be erasing your social media accounts and keeping your head down; you'd know that peacocking your faux-bravery on a network would expose you to being disappeared.
You have no idea what "fascism" really means.

shane @mouthfulofcavities.bsky.social · 4d

the regime is zip tying toddlers and ripping them away from their mothers unclothed... calling it fascism upsets this neo-con.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 3d

A State Department inspector general report says U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson dismissed an embassy contractor at Salvadoran President Bukele’s request.

The contractor had talked to a journalist about a suspected government pact with the MS-13 gang.

➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/42WCOcc

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