@margaretbx.bsky.social
This is not what he wants for his kids — it’s what he wants for YOUR kids.
Florida AG James Uthmeier: "We need to focus on getting people into the workforce even earlier. We passed legislation last year to help high school students get their hands dirty and get on job sites more quickly."
February 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
This is not what he wants for his kids — it’s what he wants for YOUR kids.
The wisdom of the people
Breaking news: A federal grand jury refused the Justice Department’s attempts to indict six Democratic lawmakers over their comments to military service members — the latest rebuke of the Trump administration’s push to prosecute the president’s foes.
D.C. grand jury declines to indict six Democratic lawmakers
Federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the lawmakers after they released a short video advising current military members to reject “illegal orders.”
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM
The wisdom of the people
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The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents
The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.
www.aol.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
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ProPublica identifies Pretti's killers
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 2, 2026 at 12:26 AM
ProPublica identifies Pretti's killers
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And I genuinely, truly and non-trollingly, understand concerns about threats to officers in question, but in every single other law enforcement shooting I've covered, authorities name the individual(s) involved. This is just the baseline of public accountability.
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
And I genuinely, truly and non-trollingly, understand concerns about threats to officers in question, but in every single other law enforcement shooting I've covered, authorities name the individual(s) involved. This is just the baseline of public accountability.
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It's not quite the most pressing issue at the moment, but the American people absolutely have a right to know the names of the federal officials who shot and killed a man peacefully protesting, who was on his knees, prone in the street when they shot him in the back.
January 27, 2026 at 1:58 PM
It's not quite the most pressing issue at the moment, but the American people absolutely have a right to know the names of the federal officials who shot and killed a man peacefully protesting, who was on his knees, prone in the street when they shot him in the back.
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"What can Democrats actually do?"
- Vote against funding for ICE and DHS
- State that any ICE officers who commit crimes under Trump will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
- Encourage cities and states to refuse to cooperate with ICE
- Explain ICE is part of Trump's tyranny
- Vote against funding for ICE and DHS
- State that any ICE officers who commit crimes under Trump will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
- Encourage cities and states to refuse to cooperate with ICE
- Explain ICE is part of Trump's tyranny
January 24, 2026 at 7:34 PM
"What can Democrats actually do?"
- Vote against funding for ICE and DHS
- State that any ICE officers who commit crimes under Trump will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
- Encourage cities and states to refuse to cooperate with ICE
- Explain ICE is part of Trump's tyranny
- Vote against funding for ICE and DHS
- State that any ICE officers who commit crimes under Trump will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
- Encourage cities and states to refuse to cooperate with ICE
- Explain ICE is part of Trump's tyranny
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Reminder: There are primaries coming up around May in many states. Then we have the November midterms.
These elections matter. A lot. Be prepared to vote. Don't let anyone tell you it won't make a difference. It will. It's your right and a privilege. Exercise it at every opportunity. 👊💪
#Vote
These elections matter. A lot. Be prepared to vote. Don't let anyone tell you it won't make a difference. It will. It's your right and a privilege. Exercise it at every opportunity. 👊💪
#Vote
January 21, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Reminder: There are primaries coming up around May in many states. Then we have the November midterms.
These elections matter. A lot. Be prepared to vote. Don't let anyone tell you it won't make a difference. It will. It's your right and a privilege. Exercise it at every opportunity. 👊💪
#Vote
These elections matter. A lot. Be prepared to vote. Don't let anyone tell you it won't make a difference. It will. It's your right and a privilege. Exercise it at every opportunity. 👊💪
#Vote
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Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
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One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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“The only people who get angry when hearing service members being told to ignore illegal orders are people who intend to issue illegal orders.”
November 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“The only people who get angry when hearing service members being told to ignore illegal orders are people who intend to issue illegal orders.”
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
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"Find out just what people will submit to, and you have found the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them.” —Frederick Douglass, speaking to Senate Democrats
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
"Find out just what people will submit to, and you have found the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them.” —Frederick Douglass, speaking to Senate Democrats
@nyc311.bsky.social this street sign in the Bronx at Fort Independence Street and Giles place is partially detached. Please get it fixed before it falls on someone.
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
@nyc311.bsky.social this street sign in the Bronx at Fort Independence Street and Giles place is partially detached. Please get it fixed before it falls on someone.
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Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor!
November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor! Brad Lander for deputy mayor!
For those who think it is impossible for NYC to do this.
More amazing news!
In a historic move, New Mexico just became the first state in America to guarantee free, universal child care for all residents. 🩵
Families win, kids thrive, and the economy grows.
Now let’s get the entire U.S. to follow suit.
In a historic move, New Mexico just became the first state in America to guarantee free, universal child care for all residents. 🩵
Families win, kids thrive, and the economy grows.
Now let’s get the entire U.S. to follow suit.
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
For those who think it is impossible for NYC to do this.
It’s Not Just Cuomo Who Lost. It’s Cuomoism. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/o...
Opinion | It’s Not Just Cuomo Who Lost. It’s Cuomoism.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
It’s Not Just Cuomo Who Lost. It’s Cuomoism. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/o...
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This is several days old. But amidst so much else id missed it. That’s a stunning number. No wonder they about-faced. Reminder of the power of consumers in oligarch era, not subject to the same kind of targeting.
October 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is several days old. But amidst so much else id missed it. That’s a stunning number. No wonder they about-faced. Reminder of the power of consumers in oligarch era, not subject to the same kind of targeting.
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 79th day out of the last 91.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
October 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 79th day out of the last 91.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
In a normal administration, who would have authority to decide whether or not to make major structural changes to the White House?
October 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In a normal administration, who would have authority to decide whether or not to make major structural changes to the White House?
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For NYC Focus: Stream the massive march via Status Coup on YouTube: NYC No Kings Live.
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LIVE From NO KINGS DAY March in NYC
YouTube video by Status Coup News
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October 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For NYC Focus: Stream the massive march via Status Coup on YouTube: NYC No Kings Live.
www.youtube.com/live/rha59bj...
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