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Nicholas Hunt-Walker @nhuntwalker.bsky.social · 3d

It was a long time coming, but finally deactivated ye olde Twitter account. Haven't had a reason to go back since I fully migrated here, and don't see any on the horizon.

I thought I'd feel more sad about letting it go, but beyond this post I don't feel much. Weird. Anyway, onward to Monday

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Nicholas Hunt-Walker @nhuntwalker.bsky.social · 3d

The constitutionally protected right to freedom of speech is supposed to mean that the state cannot prosecute you for the things that you say. Individuals can, and often do, but the state and federal government shouldn’t. Shouldn’t.

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 4d

These people were enslaved as laborers for a call center soliciting church donations in case you’re wondering the exact level of where we went wrong as a human species

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 4d

amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...

Raid of church leader’s Florida mansion reveals 57 forced laborers, feds say

The victims, called “armor bearers” by the church, are threatened with damnation if they fail to meet their quotas, federal officials say.

amp.miamiherald.com

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 4d

They literally only know how to be victims

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Malcolm Nance, Leading Resister @malcolmnance.bsky.social · 4d

TERRORISM EXPERT HERE:

This statement is a clear example of what is known as “State Terrorism”: When the dictatorship will order all instruments of its state security & intelligence apparatus against its own citizens to terrorize the population.

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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 4d

Just posting this. Everyone knows why.

Text of the fourth amendment “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

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Mekka Okereke @mekka.mekka-tech.com · 4d

Gen Z works harder than Millennials.🤷🏿‍♂️

Millennials work harder than Gen X.

Gen X works harder than Boomers.

My favorite counter to the "Kids don't want to work anymore!" is to show JFK's real, full Harvard essay.🤡

This is it! The whole essay! Tell a Gen Z kid that this essay got you into Harvard.

"The reasons that I have for wishing to go to Harvard are several. I feel that Harvard can give me a better background and a better liberal education than any other university. I have always wanted to go there, as I have felt that it is not just another college, but is a university with something definite to offer. Then too, I would like to go to the same college as my father. To be a "Harvard man" is an enviable distinction, and one that I sincerely hope I shall attain."

April 23, 1935
John F. Kennedy

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 4d

I can’t believe that as recently as a few months ago, the consensus Democratic Party position, even on the left, was that you couldn’t call to ‘abolish ICE.’

Good luck to the Democratic candidates who run in 2028 while opposing the abolition of ICE.

A rogue fascist agency.

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Anuj Ahooja @quillmatiq.com · 4d

Your regularly scheduled reminder

An image that says "people not platforms" and "a new social"

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 4d

News today that ICE shot a woman is chilling. The videos online show that there are some abusive, masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement.

Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 4d

THE TIDES ARE TURNING

61 percent saying Israel has committed war crimes and about 39 percent saying the country is guilty of genocide against the Palestinians

You’re gonna say this isn’t enough. You’re right. But these numbers were almost unthinkable a year ago.

Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 4d

When a president sends troops into American cities to “restore order,” what he’s really doing is testing obedience. Portland and Chicago aren’t war zones…they’re warning shots. Authoritarians don’t announce takeovers. They practice them. One city at a time. However, each practice destroys families.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 4d

history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed

student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism

teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.

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Stone Cold Jane Austen @grayathena.bsky.social · 4d

The Founders were so concerned with the issue of the executive centralizing power (mindful of both the American Revolution and the English Civil War). The Constitution is designed around preventing it. And now it's happening and none of the checks are working at all

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 4d

The innocent Jewish man who died in the Manchester Synagogue attack on Yom Kippur was *SHOT BY POLICE* while they were trying to catch the perpetrator.

The family of Adrian Daulby have paid tribute to him saying he was a "hero" who died during "the act of courage to save others."
The 53-year-old died after being shot by police as they tried to apprehend the attacker during yesterday's Manchester synagogue attack.
The tribute goes on to say that "Adrian was one of the brave worshippers attending the synagogue at the time of incident and prevented the attacker from gaining access to the premises.
"The family is shocked by the tragic, sudden death of such a lovely down to earth man".
The family asked for privacy while they grieve for their loss.

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Air-rum @aarum.bsky.social · 4d

It really is extremely embarrassing.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 4d

ICE reportedly opened fire on rapid responders on the southwest side this afternoon.

There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.

This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:

Shooting involving federal agents in Brighton Park under investigation

According to the Department of Homeland Security, a woman allegedly "boxed in" federal authorities, who opened fire.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Nicholas Hunt-Walker @nhuntwalker.bsky.social · 4d

When people feel compelled to work for you in order to avoid spiritual consequences it’s a cult. Even if it’s based on Christianity in some way, it can still very much be a cult

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 4d

The obscene face of Christian Nationalism: outlandish untaxed wealth in defiance of Jesus. Oh, and this time, slave laborers, too! Glory!

Just remember, for any money you give to Heaven, there is always a 100% handling fee here on Earth.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 4d

The obscene face of Christian Nationalism: outlandish untaxed wealth in defiance of Jesus. Oh, and this time, slave laborers, too! Glory!

Just remember, for any money you give to Heaven, there is always a 100% handling fee here on Earth.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: In Texas redistricting case, a leading political scientist testified that he saw “evidence of intentional discrimination” in the map, which “aggressively seeks to roll back minority power.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Texas Gerrymander ‘Aggressively Seeks to Roll Back Minority Power,’ Expert Testifies