JessieJacks
@jessiejacks.bsky.social
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If someone says "why don't they just get in line," send them this.
"Why don't they just apply for citizenship?"
This is a question often directed toward undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
But the pathway to American citizenship for the vast majority is long, complex, and financially draining.
This is a question often directed toward undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
But the pathway to American citizenship for the vast majority is long, complex, and financially draining.
Why Is It So Hard to Become a US Citizen? - American Immigration Council
“Why don’t they just get in line?" It's a question often directed toward undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If someone says "why don't they just get in line," send them this.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“A new American from Congo whose grandmother wanted to kill her at birth and who was an elementary school dropout may be a better role model than our secretary of state,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
“A new American from Congo whose grandmother wanted to kill her at birth and who was an elementary school dropout may be a better role model than our secretary of state,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
Opinion | The Refugee’s Gift to Us
Orphaned in a massacre in Congo, a onetime elementary school dropout is now an American and can teach us something about resilience.
nyti.ms
October 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“A new American from Congo whose grandmother wanted to kill her at birth and who was an elementary school dropout may be a better role model than our secretary of state,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
“A new American from Congo whose grandmother wanted to kill her at birth and who was an elementary school dropout may be a better role model than our secretary of state,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
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@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social discusses the chilling effect on civil society when law firms, institutions, and media companies cave under pressure from Trump.
May 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social discusses the chilling effect on civil society when law firms, institutions, and media companies cave under pressure from Trump.
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Several Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders are leaving their roles, the agency announced on Thursday, in the third major change among its leadership in recent months.
Top Officials Overseeing Deportations Leave Their Roles at ICE
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Several Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders are leaving their roles, the agency announced on Thursday, in the third major change among its leadership in recent months.
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OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“The final tally in the Senate was 53-47, falling neatly along party lines: Literally every Republican in the chamber voted to confirm Bisignano, and literally every Democratic senator voted against him.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“The final tally in the Senate was 53-47, falling neatly along party lines: Literally every Republican in the chamber voted to confirm Bisignano, and literally every Democratic senator voted against him.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Republicans confirm Trump’s divisive choice to lead the Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano gave his critics plenty of material to work with. Republicans confirmed him as the new Social Security Administration commissioner anyway.
www.msnbc.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
OPINION by @stevebenen.com:
“The final tally in the Senate was 53-47, falling neatly along party lines: Literally every Republican in the chamber voted to confirm Bisignano, and literally every Democratic senator voted against him.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
“The final tally in the Senate was 53-47, falling neatly along party lines: Literally every Republican in the chamber voted to confirm Bisignano, and literally every Democratic senator voted against him.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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Here is Jen's full discussion with Pete Buttigieg about the road ahead for Democrats: youtu.be/-gwB6aL_Ubc
May 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Here is Jen's full discussion with Pete Buttigieg about the road ahead for Democrats: youtu.be/-gwB6aL_Ubc
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Trump: "I love Canada. I have a lot of respect for the Canadians...You happen to have a very, very good hockey player right here on the Capitols, he is a big tough cookie too, just broke the record."
Alex Ovechkin is Russian.
Alex Ovechkin is Russian.
May 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Trump: "I love Canada. I have a lot of respect for the Canadians...You happen to have a very, very good hockey player right here on the Capitols, he is a big tough cookie too, just broke the record."
Alex Ovechkin is Russian.
Alex Ovechkin is Russian.
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This is what happens when DOGE fires air traffic controllers.
United Airlines urges people to consider avoiding Newark, find a different airport
By mid-day on Monday, more than 150 flights were canceled and more than 250 flights were delayed at Newark Liberty International Airport.
www.nj.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is what happens when DOGE fires air traffic controllers.
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I had no choice but to do 12 minutes on Facebook Grandpa Trump thinking Abrego Garcia had Arial Font MS13 tattooed on his knuckles
youtu.be/XCxNzFfX8Z8?...
youtu.be/XCxNzFfX8Z8?...
Trump MELTS DOWN in His Most Humiliating Interview Ever
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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April 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I had no choice but to do 12 minutes on Facebook Grandpa Trump thinking Abrego Garcia had Arial Font MS13 tattooed on his knuckles
youtu.be/XCxNzFfX8Z8?...
youtu.be/XCxNzFfX8Z8?...
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In an interview with ABC News’ Terry Moran, President Donald Trump doubled and tripled down on whether deportee Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has MS13, representing the MS-13 gang, tattooed on his knuckles. Trump cited an altered image as evidence. www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Does Abrego Garcia have “‘MS-13’ on his knuckles”? No
In an interview with ABC News’ Terry Moran, President Donald Trump doubled and tripled down on whether deportee Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has MS13, representing the MS-13 gang, tattooed on his…
www.politifact.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
In an interview with ABC News’ Terry Moran, President Donald Trump doubled and tripled down on whether deportee Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has MS13, representing the MS-13 gang, tattooed on his knuckles. Trump cited an altered image as evidence. www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as growing awareness that help explain the increase.
RFK Jr.’s explanation for autism rates clashes with science
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as…
www.politifact.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attributed increasing autism rates to environmental toxins. Autism researchers told PolitiFact that lacks evidence and omits other important factors such as growing awareness that help explain the increase.
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Jake Tapper: "One 60 Minutes source tells me, 'The lawsuit was baseless. Bill Owens wouldn't apologize. He wouldn't bend. He fought for the broadcast and for independent journalism and that cost him his job. It's shameful.'"
April 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Jake Tapper: "One 60 Minutes source tells me, 'The lawsuit was baseless. Bill Owens wouldn't apologize. He wouldn't bend. He fought for the broadcast and for independent journalism and that cost him his job. It's shameful.'"
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BREAKING: There was a second Hegseth group chat?!?
April 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
BREAKING: There was a second Hegseth group chat?!?
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Don’t shame people for not immediately reading all the books they buy. Some books aren’t made to be ready right away, okay? Some books need time to mature. Some books need to cure for a while. Some books are prosciutto, and don’t you forget it.
April 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Don’t shame people for not immediately reading all the books they buy. Some books aren’t made to be ready right away, okay? Some books need time to mature. Some books need to cure for a while. Some books are prosciutto, and don’t you forget it.
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JUST IN: Deputy Assistant to the President and "Counterterrorism Czar" Sebastian Gorka says anyone advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be viewed as "aiding and abetting a terrorist" and be federally charged. (h/t Philip Germain)
April 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
JUST IN: Deputy Assistant to the President and "Counterterrorism Czar" Sebastian Gorka says anyone advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be viewed as "aiding and abetting a terrorist" and be federally charged. (h/t Philip Germain)
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He’s threatening media companies who are critical of him.
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
April 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
He’s threatening media companies who are critical of him.
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
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More in No, Other People:
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
April 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
More in No, Other People:
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
New poll:
“America would be better off if more people worked in manufacturing.”
• 80% of Americans agree
• 20% disagree
“I would be better off if I worked in a factory.”
• 25% of Americans agree
• 73% disagree
• 2% currently work in a factory
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@warren.senate.gov: "State attorneys general have the same opportunity to investigate, dig in, get what the facts are. So for example, Letitia James, the NY attorney general, which has jurisdiction over the stock market and the trading that happens in NY, might decide she would take a look at this."
April 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
@warren.senate.gov: "State attorneys general have the same opportunity to investigate, dig in, get what the facts are. So for example, Letitia James, the NY attorney general, which has jurisdiction over the stock market and the trading that happens in NY, might decide she would take a look at this."
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A message from your friendly neighborhood feminist 🌟
🎞️ by @ amanicodyssey on IG
🎞️ by @ amanicodyssey on IG
April 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A message from your friendly neighborhood feminist 🌟
🎞️ by @ amanicodyssey on IG
🎞️ by @ amanicodyssey on IG
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"In just two months [Trump] has destroyed the reputation of the US, shown one way by diminished travel from the EU to the US. This is not only one more terrible blow to the US economy, it also represents reputation damage that could take generations to repair.”
- Paul English, co-founder of Kayak
- Paul English, co-founder of Kayak
April 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"In just two months [Trump] has destroyed the reputation of the US, shown one way by diminished travel from the EU to the US. This is not only one more terrible blow to the US economy, it also represents reputation damage that could take generations to repair.”
- Paul English, co-founder of Kayak
- Paul English, co-founder of Kayak
I'm worried about the debt my young adult children will incur to pay for college and how long it will take for them to pay it back.
April 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I'm worried about the debt my young adult children will incur to pay for college and how long it will take for them to pay it back.
I briefly thought about going on a cruise this summer. I'm glad we decided to do another closer to home vacation.
April 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I briefly thought about going on a cruise this summer. I'm glad we decided to do another closer to home vacation.
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PSA: You can have it all. Just not all at once.
April 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
PSA: You can have it all. Just not all at once.