Rebecca
@rebecca7727769.bsky.social
Poly/queer/anti-racist mom. Teacher, writer, and low key community organizer. Trying to find a reasonable alternative to the Book of Face.
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Democracy Forward and Skye Perryman are seriously doing the work. This is a big win.
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
Major Victory for Public Education Comes As Trump-Vance Administration Abandons Appeal on “Dear Colleague Letter”
Government’s Withdrawal Brings Unlawful Re-writing of Civil Rights Law to Resolution Baltimore, Md. – Today marks a final defeat in the Trump-Vance administration’s attempt to require school districts...
democracyforward.org
January 24, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Democracy Forward and Skye Perryman are seriously doing the work. This is a big win.
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
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This is what good government looks like.
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 11:51 PM
This is what good government looks like.
THIS IS IMPORTANT NEWS.
The anti-DEI thing in schools? The teachers' unions sued. And they won. And the gov quietly gave up and didn't appeal.
We won this one.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
The anti-DEI thing in schools? The teachers' unions sued. And they won. And the gov quietly gave up and didn't appeal.
We won this one.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
ED Drops Appeal of Order Blocking Anti-DEI Guidance
First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s attempt to rid colleges of race-based student supports.
www.insidehighered.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM
THIS IS IMPORTANT NEWS.
The anti-DEI thing in schools? The teachers' unions sued. And they won. And the gov quietly gave up and didn't appeal.
We won this one.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
The anti-DEI thing in schools? The teachers' unions sued. And they won. And the gov quietly gave up and didn't appeal.
We won this one.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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Thank you to everyone for making calls. The Senate voted 55–45 to block the spending package.
January 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Thank you to everyone for making calls. The Senate voted 55–45 to block the spending package.
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Physical intimidation and assaults are explicitly barred. If agents ignore these rules, they won’t be protected they’ll be arrested.
City Council members lay out 'ICE Out' legislation that includes ban on agents wearing masks
The package of seven bills, which will be introduced this week, also prohibits city agencies from collaborating with ICE.
www.phillyvoice.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Physical intimidation and assaults are explicitly barred. If agents ignore these rules, they won’t be protected they’ll be arrested.
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Way to go, Philadelphia! The city has introduced new legislation putting real limits on ICE activity. Federal agents will no longer be allowed to operate anonymously no masks, visible identification required, and arrests must be backed by warrants signed by a federal judge.
January 29, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Way to go, Philadelphia! The city has introduced new legislation putting real limits on ICE activity. Federal agents will no longer be allowed to operate anonymously no masks, visible identification required, and arrests must be backed by warrants signed by a federal judge.
We were having too much fun with the snow last weekend to take a lot of pictures, but… yeah, every kid in the neighborhood was sledding down the street. 🥰❄️⭐️
January 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
We were having too much fun with the snow last weekend to take a lot of pictures, but… yeah, every kid in the neighborhood was sledding down the street. 🥰❄️⭐️
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BREAKING: The federal agents involved in the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave according to MS NOW.
January 28, 2026 at 5:52 PM
BREAKING: The federal agents involved in the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave according to MS NOW.
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In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, California is the first state to participate in the agency's disease monitoring network. Are others following? n.pr/4a1T7qW
As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello
In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, California is the first state to participate in the agency's disease monitoring network. Are others following?
n.pr
January 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM
In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, California is the first state to participate in the agency's disease monitoring network. Are others following? n.pr/4a1T7qW
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One of these words should be eliminated and we all use one to mean all of those things.
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
One of these words should be eliminated and we all use one to mean all of those things.
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Abolish DHS. If you can imagine a world before Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can imagine a world without the Department of Homeland Security. My latest at @startribune.com. (gift link)
Perry: Abolish ICE? How about DHS altogether.
"We have models for how to structure federal immigration oversight that doesn't rely on an unaccountable masked secret police force running rampant in our streets," David M. Perry writes.
www.startribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Abolish DHS. If you can imagine a world before Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can imagine a world without the Department of Homeland Security. My latest at @startribune.com. (gift link)
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Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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*vuvuzelas have entered the chat*
bro whistles are the NICE option. do you really want to challenge 1,000 nerds with 3D printers to invent something louder and more annoying???
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
*vuvuzelas have entered the chat*
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ICE has been authorizing officers to forcibly enter homes without judicial warrants—a reversal of longstanding guidance to protect people's constitutional rights.
Senior reporter @samanthamichaels.bsky.social spoke with a family in Memphis that experienced this.
Senior reporter @samanthamichaels.bsky.social spoke with a family in Memphis that experienced this.
January 27, 2026 at 9:24 PM
ICE has been authorizing officers to forcibly enter homes without judicial warrants—a reversal of longstanding guidance to protect people's constitutional rights.
Senior reporter @samanthamichaels.bsky.social spoke with a family in Memphis that experienced this.
Senior reporter @samanthamichaels.bsky.social spoke with a family in Memphis that experienced this.
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Two Republican Senators — Thom Tillis (NC) and Lisa Murkowski (AK) — have now called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s time as DHS Secretary to end.
Here is what Tillis said:
Here is what Tillis said:
January 27, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two Republican Senators — Thom Tillis (NC) and Lisa Murkowski (AK) — have now called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s time as DHS Secretary to end.
Here is what Tillis said:
Here is what Tillis said:
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This is excellent.
Why is Minneapolis like this?
A Minnesotan's opinion on what's got us fighting the feds in the streets.
ohdionne.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This is excellent.
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Also, my father’s final words to me were to continue to fight the good fight. He would be honored in Alex’s sacrifice, and ashamed of this current administration.
In my dad’s words, I encourage you all to continue to “fight the good fight.”
In my dad’s words, I encourage you all to continue to “fight the good fight.”
January 25, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Also, my father’s final words to me were to continue to fight the good fight. He would be honored in Alex’s sacrifice, and ashamed of this current administration.
In my dad’s words, I encourage you all to continue to “fight the good fight.”
In my dad’s words, I encourage you all to continue to “fight the good fight.”
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“It is not yours to complete the work, but neither are you permitted to turn away from it.“
January 25, 2026 at 4:42 PM
“It is not yours to complete the work, but neither are you permitted to turn away from it.“
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A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens this month. n.pr/4sZJwd1
Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump signals changes to Minnesota immigration surge
A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens this month.
n.pr
January 27, 2026 at 12:58 AM
A federal judge on Monday considered the legality of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where backlash has intensified after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens this month. n.pr/4sZJwd1
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BREAKING: The Atlantic reports that Greg Bovino has been removed from his role as “commander at large” of Border Patrol. He will return to his previous job in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon.
January 26, 2026 at 11:58 PM
BREAKING: The Atlantic reports that Greg Bovino has been removed from his role as “commander at large” of Border Patrol. He will return to his previous job in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon.
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A Republican attorney in Minneapolis who gave legal counsel to the ICE agent who shot and killed Renée Good dropped out of the Minnesota governor’s race today, because “national Republicans have made it nearly impossible for a Republican to win a statewide election in Minnesota.”
Lawyer for Jonathan Ross quits Minnesota's governor race and denounced ICE
Chris Madel said that national republicans have made it "nearly impossible" to win a statewide election.
www.motherjones.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A Republican attorney in Minneapolis who gave legal counsel to the ICE agent who shot and killed Renée Good dropped out of the Minnesota governor’s race today, because “national Republicans have made it nearly impossible for a Republican to win a statewide election in Minnesota.”
Guys, Brooklyn is on the phones this morning and she’s *great* — super polite and professional.
Call every day.
They want as many deals as you can repeat from the information we all have. They ask for your contact info but you don’t have to give it.
Call every day.
They want as many deals as you can repeat from the information we all have. They ask for your contact info but you don’t have to give it.
To report abuse of power by Homeland Security
1 (800) 323-8603
Wait through the menu *twice.*
The young DC staff people answering the phone are very polite. It would be great if a million people called them to ask for investigations into (pick a murder)
1 (800) 323-8603
Wait through the menu *twice.*
The young DC staff people answering the phone are very polite. It would be great if a million people called them to ask for investigations into (pick a murder)
January 26, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Guys, Brooklyn is on the phones this morning and she’s *great* — super polite and professional.
Call every day.
They want as many deals as you can repeat from the information we all have. They ask for your contact info but you don’t have to give it.
Call every day.
They want as many deals as you can repeat from the information we all have. They ask for your contact info but you don’t have to give it.