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marsroving.bsky.social @marsroving.bsky.social · 4h

Dr. Andrews calls it as it is! If you are tired of Lindsey Graham's shenanigans and grifting VOTE for ANDREWS!

Annie Andrews, MD @drannieandrews.com · 4h

So I guess it’s the Democrats + Marjorie Taylor Greene out here fighting for Americans. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13h

The face of Evil.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

Fact-check: true

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 13h

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 16h

And now for a report from the hellish, war-zone that is Portland

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 13h

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 13h

Republicans gave ICE so much money so they could violate all our rights.

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunch

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

techcrunch.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

What's happening in Chicago is not normal.

The arrest of Alderperson Fuentes is just the latest example of how far Noem and Bovino are willing to go to ignore the rule of law. We must all speak up.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13h

Sickening.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 14h

This is NOT making Chicago safer. And this must NOT be what America is.👇

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marsroving.bsky.social @marsroving.bsky.social · 13h

It is all about the GOP grift with this administration.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

The Justice Department had 36 attorneys assigned full-time to investigate corrupt politicians when Trump took office in January.

Today it has two.

See how this works?

Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 15h

1. On Monday, Trump delivered a $70 million windfall to his billionaire buddy, John Paulson.

Paulson hosted the biggest fundraiser of Trump's 2024 campaign, raising over $50 million.

This week, Trump returned the favor.

Follow along for details.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

Someone should start asking why we’re hearing and seeing Stephen Miller so much all of a sudden.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

DAILY MEMO: The Kidnapping of Latino Workers Continues From California to Chicago

If you appreciate this reporting, please consider becoming a monthly or yearly member of L.A. TACO, buying some merch, or dropping a dime in our fundraiser so we can continue to bring you this vital information.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Annette @resistnow2024.bsky.social · 2d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov

Thank. Your. People. For. All. Of. Us. ‼️

Yes. Yes. Yes.🫂💙💙💙‼️

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Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · 1d

Even without the mug shot, it’s pretty clear who the real criminal is.

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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 1d

Best part is Stephen Miller’s head exploded over AOC’s 4’10“ dig

The Nazi actually whined about it on right wing news

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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds like a great idea to me!

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 1d

Pastor David Black of the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, being sprayed directly in the face by troops during protests outside the ICE processing facility in Broadview, Illinois in September. (Photo by Ashlee Rezin/via Chicago Sun-Times).

DON'T LOOK AWAY.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

LOOK AT ALL THE PEOPLE DESPERATELY RUNNING 26 MILES, 385 YARDS TO ESCAPE A WAR ZONE

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

It was a beautiful Sunday in Portland. Farmer’s markets, the Portland Marathon, peaceful protests, and some views of Mt. Hood. This city is vibrant, peaceful, and resilient. We do not need a federal occupation, and we sure as hell don’t want one.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

Way to go, Chicago, more of this! Kristi Noem is upset that ICE agents in Chicago are being “denied entry” to restrooms and lunch spots.

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Brent Hennrich 🇺🇸 For Congress 💯PRO CHOICE! @bhennrich.bsky.social · 14d

For those who have not heard me say it. I will not take one cent from #AIPAC in my run to replace Genocide enabler #MGPisGOP. @mgpforcongress.bsky.social has taken over $250k from AIPAC.

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Brent Hennrich 🇺🇸 For Congress 💯PRO CHOICE! @bhennrich.bsky.social · 14d

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

Her contempt is extraordinary.

Trump thinks he's a king. He believes he's accountable to no one. Not Congress. Not the American people.

And so when his people testify before the Senate, they act like they are bound by no rules and no laws.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

DURBIN: You won't even say whether you talked to the WH about this?

BONDI: I'm not going to discuss any internal conversations with you

D: They're going to transfer TX Guard troops to the state of Illinois. What's the rationale?

B: I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump

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Dr. Mar 💙 @boldnewme.bsky.social · 1d

ICE agents who enforce cruelty should face consequences too.

Denied shelter and food?

Accountability starts with how they treat others.

Actions have consequences.👇

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 2d

Understand what they are doing: using the massive power of the state - including military power and the power to imprison - to carry out a campaign to eliminate their political opposition.

It's growing in seriousness by the hour.

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