sigreign
@sigreign.bsky.social
An artist standing here with you watching them all fight over imaginary things.
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Scoop: FBI aims to escalate its inquiry into 6 Democrats who made video for troops by pressing domestic terrorism squad to launch a formal seditious conspiracy investigation. Washington Field Office leaders are pushing back b/c they don't see a crime. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
FBI Seeks ‘Seditious Conspiracy’ Probe of Democratic Lawmakers
The FBI is pressuring domestic terrorism agents to open a seditious conspiracy investigation into six Democratic lawmakers who advised military service members to defy unlawful orders, according to th...
news.bloomberglaw.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Scoop: FBI aims to escalate its inquiry into 6 Democrats who made video for troops by pressing domestic terrorism squad to launch a formal seditious conspiracy investigation. Washington Field Office leaders are pushing back b/c they don't see a crime. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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Everyday Americans in Appalachia and the Southeast show that resisting ICE is becoming the rule, rather than the exception.
"Real" America Is Turning Against Trump’s Mass Deportation Regime
In Appalachia and the Southeast, everyday Americans are standing up to ICE arresting their immigrant neighbors.
interc.pt
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Everyday Americans in Appalachia and the Southeast show that resisting ICE is becoming the rule, rather than the exception.
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Via a friend, the only time I can remember a President of Harvard as subject/hero of an editorial page cartoon.
(Context: Ongoing "Harvard about to cave" NYT coverage.)
(Context: Ongoing "Harvard about to cave" NYT coverage.)
December 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Via a friend, the only time I can remember a President of Harvard as subject/hero of an editorial page cartoon.
(Context: Ongoing "Harvard about to cave" NYT coverage.)
(Context: Ongoing "Harvard about to cave" NYT coverage.)
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2017
Same same. No change
Same same. No change
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
2017
Same same. No change
Same same. No change
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The House just held a hearing on 19 (!!) bills related to "kids safety" including several that could mandate online ID checks / age verification, like KOSA and the SCREEN Act.
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
ONLINE ID CHECKS WILL RUIN THE INTERNET
www.stoponlineidchecks.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The House just held a hearing on 19 (!!) bills related to "kids safety" including several that could mandate online ID checks / age verification, like KOSA and the SCREEN Act.
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
If you are using undocumented immigrants' tax records to find and kidnap them, then it was never about them paying taxes.
If you are showing up at their place of employment, then it was never about them not working.
If you are showing up at their place of employment, then it was never about them not working.
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If you are using undocumented immigrants' tax records to find and kidnap them, then it was never about them paying taxes.
If you are showing up at their place of employment, then it was never about them not working.
If you are showing up at their place of employment, then it was never about them not working.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
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Oh hey, I’ve sat in multiple legal proceedings that are proof that what they’re doing to “secure the border “is violate the human rights of black and brown people.
So maybe walk that one back, Hakeem.
So maybe walk that one back, Hakeem.
Hakeem Jeffries: “He has closed the border, he has finally done something about illegal immigration so even though I don’t like to have to pay him a compliment, I guess he can blow some Venezuelan fishermen, as a treat”
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Oh hey, I’ve sat in multiple legal proceedings that are proof that what they’re doing to “secure the border “is violate the human rights of black and brown people.
So maybe walk that one back, Hakeem.
So maybe walk that one back, Hakeem.
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The White House Intervened On Behalf Of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During A Federal Investigation
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Online influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has millions of young male…
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Online influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has millions of young male…
The White House Intervened On Behalf Of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During A Federal Investigation
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Online influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has millions of young male followers, was facing allegations of sex trafficking women in three countries when he and his brother left their home in Romania to visit the United States. “The Tates will be free, Trump is the president.
www.techdirt.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The White House Intervened On Behalf Of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During A Federal Investigation
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Online influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has millions of young male…
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Online influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has millions of young male…
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"Why does no one want to take a chance with my friend?"
The friend in question:
"Why does no one want to take a chance with my friend?"
The friend in question:
December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
theonion.com/come-on-ligh...
"Why does no one want to take a chance with my friend?"
The friend in question:
"Why does no one want to take a chance with my friend?"
The friend in question:
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⚡️Several Ukrainian children abducted by Russia forcibly sent to North Korea, expert tells US Senate.
Several Ukrainian children abducted by Russia forcibly sent to North Korea, expert tells US Senate
"12-year-old Misha from the occupied Donetsk region and 16-year-old Liza from occupied Simferopol were sent to Songdowon camp in North Korea, 9,000 km from home," Rashevska testified. "Children there ...
kyivindependent.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
⚡️Several Ukrainian children abducted by Russia forcibly sent to North Korea, expert tells US Senate.
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AT&T commits to ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as it seeks approval from the Trump admin to buy wireless spectrum assets
AT&T commits to ending DEI programs | CNN Business
US wireless carrier AT&T said in a letter to the US telecoms regulator that it had committed to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a move that comes as it seeks approval from the Trump a...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
AT&T commits to ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as it seeks approval from the Trump admin to buy wireless spectrum assets
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“Looking at history in the U.S. and around the world makes it clear that people didn’t always know when a long fight against injustice might suddenly gain ground or be won outright.”
Fevers don't always break, but @andreapitzer.bsky.social does a great job reviewing the various ways they do. I don't know the history like she does, but I have also noticed the cracks in the dam.
This may be the last time
I don't know exactly what will end Trump. And neither does anyone else.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“Looking at history in the U.S. and around the world makes it clear that people didn’t always know when a long fight against injustice might suddenly gain ground or be won outright.”
This is why certain people are pushing gold I just now realized...
🔥 The Druzhba pipeline is literally on fire again in Tambov. But it’s not just a pipeline issue, Kazakhstan is now pulling back to avoid the economic chaos. The Kremlin is so desperate they’re selling off gold reserves just to plug holes in their budget.
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This is why certain people are pushing gold I just now realized...
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NEW: I got a hold of letters from nearly 20 of Trump's ballroom donors, sent to a senator who requested details on how much they gave + who solicited money from them.
Most ignored the actual Qs and instead boasted of their philanthropy and love of America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Most ignored the actual Qs and instead boasted of their philanthropy and love of America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump’s Ballroom Donors Blow Off Senator’s Questions About How Much They Gave
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) asked for dollar amounts and Trump contacts. Donors responded by boasting about their philanthropy and love of America.
www.huffpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
NEW: I got a hold of letters from nearly 20 of Trump's ballroom donors, sent to a senator who requested details on how much they gave + who solicited money from them.
Most ignored the actual Qs and instead boasted of their philanthropy and love of America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Most ignored the actual Qs and instead boasted of their philanthropy and love of America.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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NEW: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is the latest state election leader to reject a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share private, unredacted voter data with the federal government. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Colorado Tells DOJ ‘Take a Hike’ as It Rejects Demand for Statewide Voter Data
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
NEW: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is the latest state election leader to reject a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to share private, unredacted voter data with the federal government. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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It's simple — @propublica.org workers should not be replaced by artificial intelligence. Our contract proposal specifically says that generative artificial intelligence ("GAI") should not be used to replace employees. Management struck out this entire section in their response to our proposal.
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
It's simple — @propublica.org workers should not be replaced by artificial intelligence. Our contract proposal specifically says that generative artificial intelligence ("GAI") should not be used to replace employees. Management struck out this entire section in their response to our proposal.
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Just a note to everyone else who has moments of doubt about what they're doing, whether they're capable or talented, just remember that some of the dumbest and privileged fucking people in the world are walking around with all the money and never once consider how unbelievably stupid they are.
The co-founder of Kalshi says: " The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion."
December 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Just a note to everyone else who has moments of doubt about what they're doing, whether they're capable or talented, just remember that some of the dumbest and privileged fucking people in the world are walking around with all the money and never once consider how unbelievably stupid they are.
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lol
Prominent right-wing figures are calling on the military to free election denier Tina Peters from prison after the Colorado Department of Corrections said last week it would not release her into federal custody per the DOJ’s request.
✍️ @mattdcohen.bsky.social
✍️ @mattdcohen.bsky.social
Right-Wingers Are Calling For Military Intervention, Violence to Free Tina Peters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
lol
This is Iran Contra all over except with idiots
U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance
The details could raise questions about who was responsible for a follow-up strike on Sept. 2 — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
The details could raise questions about who was responsible for a follow-up strike on Sept. 2 — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/u...
U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is Iran Contra all over except with idiots
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December 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Wow, an extraordinary generous offer from a Bolts reader:
Russ is offering to match any contribution you make to Bolts (just let him know)!
And he'll also throw in an additional $$ for each repost of his post, or each new follow @boltsmag.org gets. So at least smash those share or follow buttons!
Russ is offering to match any contribution you make to Bolts (just let him know)!
And he'll also throw in an additional $$ for each repost of his post, or each new follow @boltsmag.org gets. So at least smash those share or follow buttons!
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Van Brunt also now discussing with the court the possibility of plaintiffs' attorneys being allowed to visit the Broadview ICE facility once a week.
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Van Brunt also now discussing with the court the possibility of plaintiffs' attorneys being allowed to visit the Broadview ICE facility once a week.
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New in the federal lawsuit alleging poor conditions at the Broadview, IL ICE facility: During a 3 pm court call on discovery issues, the govt's legal team said it would be open to extending a prior court order mandating better conditions at the facility.
That order was set to expire Dec. 17.
That order was set to expire Dec. 17.
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
New in the federal lawsuit alleging poor conditions at the Broadview, IL ICE facility: During a 3 pm court call on discovery issues, the govt's legal team said it would be open to extending a prior court order mandating better conditions at the facility.
That order was set to expire Dec. 17.
That order was set to expire Dec. 17.
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We must connect the dots.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
December 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We must connect the dots.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
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You can watch more of the Senator's conversation here: contrarian.substack.com/p/coffee-wit...
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
You can watch more of the Senator's conversation here: contrarian.substack.com/p/coffee-wit...