shakin ground
@shakinground.bsky.social
a classic, independent leaning democrat, learning never ends until we die, NO Kings, Hands Off, Support Veterans.
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If your representative hasn’t heard from you yet, there’s still time to give them a call before today’s vote. Let your elected official know you are paying close attention to whether they vote with the regime or with the people who demand ICE Out For Good.
January 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM
If your representative hasn’t heard from you yet, there’s still time to give them a call before today’s vote. Let your elected official know you are paying close attention to whether they vote with the regime or with the people who demand ICE Out For Good.
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Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress gave $30 billion to ICE.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
January 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress gave $30 billion to ICE.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
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Tell your Congress members to rein in ICE and oppose any bill that adds to the agency's colossal budget.
Stop ICE's Attack On Our Communities
An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to immigr...
aclu.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Tell your Congress members to rein in ICE and oppose any bill that adds to the agency's colossal budget.
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Special elections are happening Tuesday in Maplewood, Woodbury, and parts of St. Paul. If you're in the 47A or 64A areas, get involved at dfl.org/specials — and take your next steps toward Caucus Night at dfl.org/caucus.
January 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Special elections are happening Tuesday in Maplewood, Woodbury, and parts of St. Paul. If you're in the 47A or 64A areas, get involved at dfl.org/specials — and take your next steps toward Caucus Night at dfl.org/caucus.
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Kavanaugh home invasions
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
January 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Kavanaugh home invasions
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
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What's in the bill & what's not👇
January 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM
What's in the bill & what's not👇
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Republicans want us to vote to fund more of this.
Hell no.
Hell no.
January 21, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Republicans want us to vote to fund more of this.
Hell no.
Hell no.
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Trump just openly declared that invoking the Insurrection Act will let him implement his immigration crackdown without going "through the court system."
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
Trump Blurts Out Real Reason for Insurrection Act Threat—and It’s Dark
He thinks it lets him abuse his power however he wants. It’s up to the courts—and the American people—to show him otherwise.
newrepublic.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Trump just openly declared that invoking the Insurrection Act will let him implement his immigration crackdown without going "through the court system."
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
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I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
January 21, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
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Please share widely
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Please share widely
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The great @glennkirschner.bsky.social dropped by this afternoon for a spirited talk about Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness, and more. Was a good one - get to it when you can......
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
Glenn Kirschner On Trump's Abandonment Of The Rule Of Law, ICE's Extraordinary Lawlessness
Love it when the great Glenn Kirschner drops by......
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The great @glennkirschner.bsky.social dropped by this afternoon for a spirited talk about Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness, and more. Was a good one - get to it when you can......
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
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I think--a lot--about that one time when Lindsey Graham was correct.
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I think--a lot--about that one time when Lindsey Graham was correct.
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
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One of the most important dynamics in US politics this year will be the struggle of state/local governments to govern against the extraordinary harms Trump and his allies have done to the country. Events like this are happening now all across the country, and will, repeatedly, everywhere all year.
Illinois is standing up for working families against Trump's administration — we're fighting for what's owed to our people and spearheading the way to make life more affordable.
Today, I convened a roundtable to hear from Illinoisans on how his policies affected their lives.
Today, I convened a roundtable to hear from Illinoisans on how his policies affected their lives.
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 AM
One of the most important dynamics in US politics this year will be the struggle of state/local governments to govern against the extraordinary harms Trump and his allies have done to the country. Events like this are happening now all across the country, and will, repeatedly, everywhere all year.
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So far, I am only seeing TPM, Mediaite, and Daily Beast focusing on this.
We live in a world where the president calling an ethnic group "very low IQ" and "bad for our country" while insisting they "ought to get the hell out of here" barely makes headlines. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-m...
We live in a world where the president calling an ethnic group "very low IQ" and "bad for our country" while insisting they "ought to get the hell out of here" barely makes headlines. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-m...
Trump Marks First Year In Office With Unhinged Racist Rant Targeting ‘Very Low IQ’ Somalis
President Donald Trump spent the first anniversary of his second term on...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
So far, I am only seeing TPM, Mediaite, and Daily Beast focusing on this.
We live in a world where the president calling an ethnic group "very low IQ" and "bad for our country" while insisting they "ought to get the hell out of here" barely makes headlines. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-m...
We live in a world where the president calling an ethnic group "very low IQ" and "bad for our country" while insisting they "ought to get the hell out of here" barely makes headlines. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-m...
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Note:
Survivor Annie Farmer warned the DOJ might use protective orders as a "pretext" to avoid disclosure. Two other Epstein survivors since backed the special master bid.
Their letters are before Judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer, who are presiding over Epstein and Maxwell's dockets.
Survivor Annie Farmer warned the DOJ might use protective orders as a "pretext" to avoid disclosure. Two other Epstein survivors since backed the special master bid.
Their letters are before Judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer, who are presiding over Epstein and Maxwell's dockets.
January 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Note:
Survivor Annie Farmer warned the DOJ might use protective orders as a "pretext" to avoid disclosure. Two other Epstein survivors since backed the special master bid.
Their letters are before Judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer, who are presiding over Epstein and Maxwell's dockets.
Survivor Annie Farmer warned the DOJ might use protective orders as a "pretext" to avoid disclosure. Two other Epstein survivors since backed the special master bid.
Their letters are before Judges Richard Berman and Paul Engelmayer, who are presiding over Epstein and Maxwell's dockets.
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Don’t let a day go by without telling your kid, “I love you and nothing you do or don’t do will ever change that.”
It’s the best way to prevent them from growing into an adult that uses their office to abuse people, invade countries, and enrich themselves.
It’s the best way to prevent them from growing into an adult that uses their office to abuse people, invade countries, and enrich themselves.
January 21, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Don’t let a day go by without telling your kid, “I love you and nothing you do or don’t do will ever change that.”
It’s the best way to prevent them from growing into an adult that uses their office to abuse people, invade countries, and enrich themselves.
It’s the best way to prevent them from growing into an adult that uses their office to abuse people, invade countries, and enrich themselves.
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While we’re at it, let’s abolish Kristi Noem too!
Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
While we’re at it, let’s abolish Kristi Noem too!
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NEW: In his literal final hours in office today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two bills meant to protect immigrants in New Jersey from ICE.
Immigrants' rights advocates in the state are now expressed anger. Here's what we know:
boltsmag.org/new-jersey-g...
Immigrants' rights advocates in the state are now expressed anger. Here's what we know:
boltsmag.org/new-jersey-g...
On His Way Out, New Jersey Governor Vetoes Legislation to Bar Local Assistance to ICE - Bolts
On his last day in office, outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have restricted local and state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration.....
boltsmag.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM
NEW: In his literal final hours in office today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy vetoed two bills meant to protect immigrants in New Jersey from ICE.
Immigrants' rights advocates in the state are now expressed anger. Here's what we know:
boltsmag.org/new-jersey-g...
Immigrants' rights advocates in the state are now expressed anger. Here's what we know:
boltsmag.org/new-jersey-g...
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I am once again encouraging all of us to do our part and Bring Back Shame
Why read past headlines: This isn't about the approval numbers. This is about party ID, which I think matters even more.
When people start to disassociate from a party, it shows they are feeling shame. Bigger deal than mere disapproval.
www.salon.com/2026/01/19/s...
When people start to disassociate from a party, it shows they are feeling shame. Bigger deal than mere disapproval.
www.salon.com/2026/01/19/s...
Some Trump voters are sneaking away
They'll never admit they're wrong, but polling reveals quiet GOP regret
www.salon.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I am once again encouraging all of us to do our part and Bring Back Shame
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The Epstein files aren't going away.
January 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Epstein files aren't going away.
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She’s leaving the position she didn’t have.
BREAKING:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia US attorney Lindsey Halligan, who sought indictments against Trump adversaries, is leaving her position.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia US attorney Lindsey Halligan, who sought indictments against Trump adversaries, is leaving her position.
January 21, 2026 at 2:16 AM
She’s leaving the position she didn’t have.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia US attorney Lindsey Halligan, who sought indictments against Trump adversaries, is leaving her position.
January 21, 2026 at 1:40 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia US attorney Lindsey Halligan, who sought indictments against Trump adversaries, is leaving her position.
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The MN GOP is going to be running this lady and the MyPillow guy in an already unfavorable national political climate and in a state that is boiling mad about federal occupation. I don’t think it’s going to work.
Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter, to launch Minnesota Senate run www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter, to launch Minnesota Senate run
Three sources familiar with her decision confirmed that Tafoya is running for the Senate, and two sources said an official announcement is expected Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:44 AM
The MN GOP is going to be running this lady and the MyPillow guy in an already unfavorable national political climate and in a state that is boiling mad about federal occupation. I don’t think it’s going to work.
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Here's another #IceOutForGood we Blue Staters can take tomorrow: Hop on the @indivisible.org Phone Bank!
TOMORROW: We’re connecting voters in key states with their senators ahead of the upcoming vote on the Homeland Security funding bill. If you want to do more than demand ICE Out For Good from your Members of Congress, then this is the phonebank for you. 👇
ICE OUT For Good Phone Bank · Indivisible
Masked federal agents are terrorizing our communities. They're teargassing babies, kidnapping our neighbors, shooting clergy in the face with chemical projectiles, and killing innocent people.
**But...
www.mobilize.us
January 20, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Here's another #IceOutForGood we Blue Staters can take tomorrow: Hop on the @indivisible.org Phone Bank!