Lavinia Kent
@laviniakent.bsky.social
Life. Dogs. Plants. BOOKS. Writing. Painting. Art. Romance Author with head in the clouds.
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I spoke to her attorney yesterday; she is still in the country as far as they know bsky.app/profile/aila...
"Her family has now been told she has been deported, despite US District Judge Brendan Hurson ruling Thursday that she could not be deported pending a hearing...attorneys said Monday that they have...confirm[ed] with the hospital she was born in Maryland." https://bit.ly/3MMdJvz
ICE detains woman whose lawyer insists is US citizen. DHS says she isn't
Federal agents arrested Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales on her way home in Baltimore, Maryland.
bit.ly
December 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I spoke to her attorney yesterday; she is still in the country as far as they know bsky.app/profile/aila...
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Well now, would you look at that? A massive, 4-YEAR-LONG study of NEARLY 30 MILLION people in France found that individuals who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine had a 74% LOWER risk of death from severe COVID-19 compared to unvaccinated individuals and ZERO increased risk of all-cause mortality.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Well now, would you look at that? A massive, 4-YEAR-LONG study of NEARLY 30 MILLION people in France found that individuals who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine had a 74% LOWER risk of death from severe COVID-19 compared to unvaccinated individuals and ZERO increased risk of all-cause mortality.
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So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
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#GVerse via @captmarkkelly.bsky.social
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#GVerse via @captmarkkelly.bsky.social
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
"Tonight, we learned the Pentagon is escalating its review of me into "an official command investigation."
If #Shit4Brains or #WhiskyLeaks think they can stop me from doing my job and serving the American people, they've got the wrong guy."
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If you want to make a very tangible difference in the lives of unhoused people in DC during a nasty cold snap, Remora House is where to put your money. I just bought a tent off their wishlist for them. It’s easy
‼️Donations Needed‼️
Extreme cold & snow incoming as the city continues to clear camps during hypothermia alerts.
We need tents!!! If able order from our WL or donate so we an order
WL: tinyurl.com/remorahousew...
Cashap: $RemoraHouseDC
Givebutter:
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Love & solidarity
Extreme cold & snow incoming as the city continues to clear camps during hypothermia alerts.
We need tents!!! If able order from our WL or donate so we an order
WL: tinyurl.com/remorahousew...
Cashap: $RemoraHouseDC
Givebutter:
givebutter.com/remorahouse
Love & solidarity
Support Remora House
By Remora House
givebutter.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 AM
If you want to make a very tangible difference in the lives of unhoused people in DC during a nasty cold snap, Remora House is where to put your money. I just bought a tent off their wishlist for them. It’s easy
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Guillotines
ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Guillotines
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The hegemonic politics around policing has been, is, and will remain the major stumbling block of this moment for so many.
These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The hegemonic politics around policing has been, is, and will remain the major stumbling block of this moment for so many.
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"There is nothing this man cannot make cheaper, wonkier and 20% more Hitler-y" - from Grokipedia:
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"There is nothing this man cannot make cheaper, wonkier and 20% more Hitler-y" - from Grokipedia:
Taking the time to appreciate the good.
October 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Taking the time to appreciate the good.
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I haven’t seen anyone talk about how Jane Doe - an Epstein survivor - just sued the Bank of New York Mellon for funding Epstein and failing to file a Suspicious Activity Report. A Mellon heir is the one who gave $130M to pay the troops. Seems bribey to me.
October 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I haven’t seen anyone talk about how Jane Doe - an Epstein survivor - just sued the Bank of New York Mellon for funding Epstein and failing to file a Suspicious Activity Report. A Mellon heir is the one who gave $130M to pay the troops. Seems bribey to me.
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Breaking News: President Trump is having the White House’s entire East Wing demolished to make way for his $200 million ballroom. The project is far more extensive than he initially let on.
Trump Will Demolish Entire White House East Wing for Ballroom: Live Updates
nyti.ms
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Breaking News: President Trump is having the White House’s entire East Wing demolished to make way for his $200 million ballroom. The project is far more extensive than he initially let on.
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The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
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this motherfucker is shitting on americans and knocking out the white house walls
Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
wapo.st
October 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
this motherfucker is shitting on americans and knocking out the white house walls
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"It wasn’t a crazy uncle that stopped the wedding, it was the government shutdown. Being able to say that will eventually be funny, but right now we have to get through this mess.”
When the federal government shut down on October 1, so too did the single office that issues D.C.'s marriage licenses:
When the federal government shut down on October 1, so too did the single office that issues D.C.'s marriage licenses:
The shutdown closed the office that issues D.C. marriage licenses
The congressional spending fight shuttered the office that issues marriage licenses in the city.
51st.news
October 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"It wasn’t a crazy uncle that stopped the wedding, it was the government shutdown. Being able to say that will eventually be funny, but right now we have to get through this mess.”
When the federal government shut down on October 1, so too did the single office that issues D.C.'s marriage licenses:
When the federal government shut down on October 1, so too did the single office that issues D.C.'s marriage licenses:
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"The employees 'were sent incorrect notifications, which was fixed last night and this morning with a technical correction,' a senior administration official said. 'Any correction has already been remedied.'" The nation is being run by idiots. Idiots with power. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error
www.nytimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
"The employees 'were sent incorrect notifications, which was fixed last night and this morning with a technical correction,' a senior administration official said. 'Any correction has already been remedied.'" The nation is being run by idiots. Idiots with power. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
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It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
trib.al
October 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.
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Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
No Cats In The Library 🐱📚 | Reading Rainbow 📖 🌈 | Full Episode | @Kidzuko
YouTube video by Kidzuko
youtu.be
October 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨
Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
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We have lost a hero and role model to millions- RIP: people.com/jane-goodall...
Jane Goodall Dies at 91 While on Speaking Tour: She Was a 'Tireless Advocate' for Nature
Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist and animal welfare advocate who became the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees after spending decades studying them in the wild in Tanzania's Gombe Stream...
people.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We have lost a hero and role model to millions- RIP: people.com/jane-goodall...
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"That medication, already purchased by a U.S.-taxpayer-funded program, was tantalizingly close — a little more than seven miles away. But it hadn’t reached the clinic where Suza was being treated because President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid had thrown supply chains into chaos."
Trump’s USAID pause stranded lifesaving drugs. Children died waiting.
USAID antimalarial and HIV supplies valued at nearly $140 million were delayed in the first half of the year or not delivered at all due to the Trump administration’s foreign aid pause, The Post found...
wapo.st
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"That medication, already purchased by a U.S.-taxpayer-funded program, was tantalizingly close — a little more than seven miles away. But it hadn’t reached the clinic where Suza was being treated because President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid had thrown supply chains into chaos."
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PENNSYLVANIA!!!!! PAY ATTENTION - WE KNOW FROM THE ACTIONS OF SCOTUS HOW IMPORTANT JUDGES ARE… VOTE TO KEEP THESE DEMS IN YOUR HOUSE!!! PLEASE PASS THIS ON SO WE CAN MAKE ALL PENN DEMS AWARE! THANK YOU FELLOW BLUE WARRIORS!!!
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In my opinion, the 2nd most important election this November (after CA Redistricting) is the trio of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court retention elections.
Many in PA are unaware, and we need to fix that.
All 3 Justices MUST be retained.
GIFT ARTICLE to read/share.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...
Many in PA are unaware, and we need to fix that.
All 3 Justices MUST be retained.
GIFT ARTICLE to read/share.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...
Why a Pennsylvania Court Election This November Could Matter in 2028
www.nytimes.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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PENNSYLVANIA!!!!! PAY ATTENTION - WE KNOW FROM THE ACTIONS OF SCOTUS HOW IMPORTANT JUDGES ARE… VOTE TO KEEP THESE DEMS IN YOUR HOUSE!!! PLEASE PASS THIS ON SO WE CAN MAKE ALL PENN DEMS AWARE! THANK YOU FELLOW BLUE WARRIORS!!!
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PENNSYLVANIA!!!!! PAY ATTENTION - WE KNOW FROM THE ACTIONS OF SCOTUS HOW IMPORTANT JUDGES ARE… VOTE TO KEEP THESE DEMS IN YOUR HOUSE!!! PLEASE PASS THIS ON SO WE CAN MAKE ALL PENN DEMS AWARE! THANK YOU FELLOW BLUE WARRIORS!!!
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This is the secret the Trump regime tried so hard to keep about the Dallas ICE shooting
The names of the dead and wounded
Jose Andres Bordones-Molina
Miguel Ángel García-Hernandez
Norlan Guzman-Fuentes
Fight Trump's dehumanization. Say their names. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dall...
The names of the dead and wounded
Jose Andres Bordones-Molina
Miguel Ángel García-Hernandez
Norlan Guzman-Fuentes
Fight Trump's dehumanization. Say their names. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dall...
What the Trump regime doesn’t want you to know about Dallas ICE shooting
The Trump regime's refusal to say the names of the Dallas ICE victims exposes the inhumanity of American fascism.
www.inquirer.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This is the secret the Trump regime tried so hard to keep about the Dallas ICE shooting
The names of the dead and wounded
Jose Andres Bordones-Molina
Miguel Ángel García-Hernandez
Norlan Guzman-Fuentes
Fight Trump's dehumanization. Say their names. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dall...
The names of the dead and wounded
Jose Andres Bordones-Molina
Miguel Ángel García-Hernandez
Norlan Guzman-Fuentes
Fight Trump's dehumanization. Say their names. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dall...
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Nobody cares about the victims in the Dallas ICE shooting apparently. The first I've heard about one of them was on CNN today. He's fighting for his life in the hospital --- he was brought to the US when he was 13. He's 33 now. No criminal record.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
September 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Nobody cares about the victims in the Dallas ICE shooting apparently. The first I've heard about one of them was on CNN today. He's fighting for his life in the hospital --- he was brought to the US when he was 13. He's 33 now. No criminal record.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
I just don't know what to say anymore.
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A significant change under the Trump administration, though, is that number of people in Ice detention with no criminal history has been steadily increasing, and they are now make up the largest group.
This data, from Ice, directly contradicts all of the public messaging from DHS
This data, from Ice, directly contradicts all of the public messaging from DHS
September 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A significant change under the Trump administration, though, is that number of people in Ice detention with no criminal history has been steadily increasing, and they are now make up the largest group.
This data, from Ice, directly contradicts all of the public messaging from DHS
This data, from Ice, directly contradicts all of the public messaging from DHS
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There goes the First Amendment.
September 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
There goes the First Amendment.