Jim Fry
@jimfryri.bsky.social
Retired from a career in journalism. Not an enemy of the people.
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A lifetime of "thoughts & prayers" have done JACK-SQUAT to reduce or eliminate gun violence. We need to do MORE.
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
December 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A lifetime of "thoughts & prayers" have done JACK-SQUAT to reduce or eliminate gun violence. We need to do MORE.
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
It is the GUNS.
#SadButTRUE 💔
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Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to ICE to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u... obvi lawlessly…
Prosecute all of them…
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to ICE to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u... obvi lawlessly…
Prosecute all of them…
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to ICE to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u... obvi lawlessly…
Prosecute all of them…
The Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to ICE to identify and detain travelers subject to deportation orders.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u... obvi lawlessly…
Prosecute all of them…
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Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
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"The administration is stonewalling on releasing the full video of the September 2 strike, despite President Trump’s statement last week he’d be happy to do so...[and the fact] that the administration was perfectly happy to release the first part of the video..."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Caribbean Killings Were Unnecessary. Trump Just Proved It.
If we can seize an oil tanker, why did eighty people have to die?
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"The administration is stonewalling on releasing the full video of the September 2 strike, despite President Trump’s statement last week he’d be happy to do so...[and the fact] that the administration was perfectly happy to release the first part of the video..."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
A federal judge BLOCKED feds from RE-DETAINING Kilmar Abrego Garcia this morning at an immigration check-in.
A quick thread storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A federal judge BLOCKED feds from RE-DETAINING Kilmar Abrego Garcia this morning at an immigration check-in.
A quick thread storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
A federal judge BLOCKED feds from RE-DETAINING Kilmar Abrego Garcia this morning at an immigration check-in.
A quick thread storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A federal judge BLOCKED feds from RE-DETAINING Kilmar Abrego Garcia this morning at an immigration check-in.
A quick thread storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-... Two Democratic congressmen have distinguished themselves in their dogged search for a full accounting of the incident, including disclosure of the complete videotape of the Sept. 2 strike. Now Rs want to end the whole oversight effort.
Undaunted Investigators of ‘Extrajudicial Killings’
Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith shine
contrarian.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-... Two Democratic congressmen have distinguished themselves in their dogged search for a full accounting of the incident, including disclosure of the complete videotape of the Sept. 2 strike. Now Rs want to end the whole oversight effort.
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Trump is gutting car mileage standards, the same as adding 165 million cars off the roads for one year. His new rule will require only an average of 34.5mpg for cars and light trucks in model year 2031, down from the standard of 50.4 mpg set by Biden. This new rule continues Trump’s war on EVs.
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Trump is gutting car mileage standards, the same as adding 165 million cars off the roads for one year. His new rule will require only an average of 34.5mpg for cars and light trucks in model year 2031, down from the standard of 50.4 mpg set by Biden. This new rule continues Trump’s war on EVs.
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A 22% drop in deadly fine particle air pollution in NYC after traffic congestion pricing is astonishing.
Meanwhile, Trump‘s EPA has moved to kill a safer health standard for fine particles & reinstate an unsafe standard, & the House GOP votes today to take away Americans’ right to safe, clean air.
Meanwhile, Trump‘s EPA has moved to kill a safer health standard for fine particles & reinstate an unsafe standard, & the House GOP votes today to take away Americans’ right to safe, clean air.
December 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A 22% drop in deadly fine particle air pollution in NYC after traffic congestion pricing is astonishing.
Meanwhile, Trump‘s EPA has moved to kill a safer health standard for fine particles & reinstate an unsafe standard, & the House GOP votes today to take away Americans’ right to safe, clean air.
Meanwhile, Trump‘s EPA has moved to kill a safer health standard for fine particles & reinstate an unsafe standard, & the House GOP votes today to take away Americans’ right to safe, clean air.
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Kommissar is pleased to announce generous allocation of two pencils per child. Thank the kommisar for his bounty!
Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."
December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Kommissar is pleased to announce generous allocation of two pencils per child. Thank the kommisar for his bounty!
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🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge rules the Department of Homeland Security must release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody effective immediately. More to come.
Background:
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/kilmar-abrego-garcia-justice-department-extra-judicial-statements/
Background:
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/kilmar-abrego-garcia-justice-department-extra-judicial-statements/
December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge rules the Department of Homeland Security must release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration custody effective immediately. More to come.
Background:
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/kilmar-abrego-garcia-justice-department-extra-judicial-statements/
Background:
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/kilmar-abrego-garcia-justice-department-extra-judicial-statements/
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Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
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ICE detain U.S. citizen for looking Somali—use illegal chokehold to tackle him to ground.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
December 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
ICE detain U.S. citizen for looking Somali—use illegal chokehold to tackle him to ground.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
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From 2005 to 2012, one CBP officer or agent was arrested for corruption, crimes, or misconduct EVERY SINGLE DAY. By 2019, it had slowed to just one every 35 hours. Still a huge problem:
“A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent allegedly used his gun and badge to force his way into hotel rooms and rob and sexually assault at least four prostitutes in Chicago’s suburbs in 2022, according to federal charges made public Tuesday.”
Border Patrol agent charged with robbing, raping women in Chicago suburbs in 2022
December 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
From 2005 to 2012, one CBP officer or agent was arrested for corruption, crimes, or misconduct EVERY SINGLE DAY. By 2019, it had slowed to just one every 35 hours. Still a huge problem:
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JUST IN: The House passed a sprawling annual defense policy bill Wednesday raising troop pay, restricting the Trump administration’s ability to reduce U.S. troop levels in Europe and South Korea, providing aid for Ukraine and repealing decades-old laws authorizing military force in the Middle East.
House passes defense policy bill limiting military retreat from Europe, South Korea
The legislation reflected bipartisan efforts to push back against the Trump administration’s moves to disengage from Europe and Ukraine.
www.stripes.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
JUST IN: The House passed a sprawling annual defense policy bill Wednesday raising troop pay, restricting the Trump administration’s ability to reduce U.S. troop levels in Europe and South Korea, providing aid for Ukraine and repealing decades-old laws authorizing military force in the Middle East.
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George Retes is a U.S. citizen and Iraq war veteran. He was detained by ICE and held in solitary confinement for three days without explanation.
George shared his story before Congress to make sure no American has to endure the same abuse he did.
George shared his story before Congress to make sure no American has to endure the same abuse he did.
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
George Retes is a U.S. citizen and Iraq war veteran. He was detained by ICE and held in solitary confinement for three days without explanation.
George shared his story before Congress to make sure no American has to endure the same abuse he did.
George shared his story before Congress to make sure no American has to endure the same abuse he did.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during a raid last week.
Remember: ICE is getting $170B in new funding from Trump's Big Ugly Bill and lowering its hiring standards.
If Trump's thugs can do this to a member of Congress, they can do it to you.
Remember: ICE is getting $170B in new funding from Trump's Big Ugly Bill and lowering its hiring standards.
If Trump's thugs can do this to a member of Congress, they can do it to you.
December 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during a raid last week.
Remember: ICE is getting $170B in new funding from Trump's Big Ugly Bill and lowering its hiring standards.
If Trump's thugs can do this to a member of Congress, they can do it to you.
Remember: ICE is getting $170B in new funding from Trump's Big Ugly Bill and lowering its hiring standards.
If Trump's thugs can do this to a member of Congress, they can do it to you.
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It’s been clear for months that voters in Indiana don’t want partisan redistricting. The state legislature is moving forward against the wishes of the people. It’s outrageous. indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/new-p...
New poll reports majority of Hoosiers oppose redistricting • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Most Hoosiers oppose a redistricting effort that could eliminate two Democrat-held congressional seats in Indiana, according to a new poll.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It’s been clear for months that voters in Indiana don’t want partisan redistricting. The state legislature is moving forward against the wishes of the people. It’s outrageous. indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/new-p...
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Code of Conduct for United States Judges, Canon 5: "A judge should not . . . attend or purchase a ticket for a dinner or other event sponsored by a political organization or candidate... A judge should not engage in any other political activity." (All judges receive training on this.)
Via MS NOW: Emil Bove is in attendance at Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Code of Conduct for United States Judges, Canon 5: "A judge should not . . . attend or purchase a ticket for a dinner or other event sponsored by a political organization or candidate... A judge should not engage in any other political activity." (All judges receive training on this.)
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Your voice is more powerful than threats from a weakening, unpopular president. If they hear enough from you now, legislators may still do the right thing.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Your voice is more powerful than threats from a weakening, unpopular president. If they hear enough from you now, legislators may still do the right thing.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
Hoosiers, call today and tell them to vote no: 317-232-9400.
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The Democrat in Miami just defeated the Republican ICE cheerleader for mayor. Turns out even in Florida, people are tired of cruelty masquerading as leadership. Republicans had held this seat for the last three decades. Let that…sink in.
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The Democrat in Miami just defeated the Republican ICE cheerleader for mayor. Turns out even in Florida, people are tired of cruelty masquerading as leadership. Republicans had held this seat for the last three decades. Let that…sink in.
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Another klaxon for the GOP’s chances in 2026 www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
Eileen Higgins will win Miami mayor’s race, CNN projects, breaking a nearly 30-year GOP hold | CNN Politics
Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, according to a projection from CNN’s Decision Desk, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak in holding the nonpartisan seat and giving D...
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Another klaxon for the GOP’s chances in 2026 www.cnn.com/2025/12/09/p...
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Remember the burst of posts in October claiming Taylor Swift was a Nazi/trade wife/selling SS merch? It was a bot farm.
AND: Researchers "discovered 'a significant user overlap between accounts pushing the Swift Nazi narrative & those active in a separate astroturf campaign attacking Blake Lively."
AND: Researchers "discovered 'a significant user overlap between accounts pushing the Swift Nazi narrative & those active in a separate astroturf campaign attacking Blake Lively."
Taylor Swift's Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated Attack
Data analysis from startup GUDEA reveals inauthentic social media network that pushed false narrative about her ties to MAGA world and white supremacy
www.rollingstone.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Remember the burst of posts in October claiming Taylor Swift was a Nazi/trade wife/selling SS merch? It was a bot farm.
AND: Researchers "discovered 'a significant user overlap between accounts pushing the Swift Nazi narrative & those active in a separate astroturf campaign attacking Blake Lively."
AND: Researchers "discovered 'a significant user overlap between accounts pushing the Swift Nazi narrative & those active in a separate astroturf campaign attacking Blake Lively."
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JFC. The weakening of America continues.
December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
JFC. The weakening of America continues.