Skibee
@skibee.bsky.social
Insatiable reader, incorrigible rascal, unrepentant pagan. I play palmas and dance badly.
As an alumna of Mount Holyoke College, I of course knew Perkins was an American hero for her work on labor, but I did not know this.
1/ I recently wrote about Frances Perkins—FDR’s Labor Secretary and first woman cabinet member. She is best known as the architect of the New Deal but she had a lesser-known achievement:
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
January 14, 2026 at 12:36 PM
As an alumna of Mount Holyoke College, I of course knew Perkins was an American hero for her work on labor, but I did not know this.
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this is all to say that should democrats win the house and senate this november, they should hold similarly dramatic — which is to say televised and highly publicized — hearings on the conduct of ICE and CBP, with testimony from victims. we want as much of *this* as possible in the record. (3/?)
ICE detained Arlit Maria Martinez on her way to work. 2 days later, her 15 yo son died of cancer. They wouldn't let her out to say goodbye. The family had planned to move back to Mexico prior to the cancer diagnosis but stayed for his treatment. Now, Mr Martinez has lost his wife to ICE & his son.
Teen dies of cancer days after mother arrested by ICE: ‘She’s never gonna see him’
The mother's family pleaded with federal officers for her release from custody to say her final goodbyes to her son, but their requests went unanswered.
www.wsaz.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
this is all to say that should democrats win the house and senate this november, they should hold similarly dramatic — which is to say televised and highly publicized — hearings on the conduct of ICE and CBP, with testimony from victims. we want as much of *this* as possible in the record. (3/?)
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Stop talking about Trump taking over Greenland as though it were a reasonable possibility instead of a completely batshit fascist idea
Jfc
Jfc
January 11, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Stop talking about Trump taking over Greenland as though it were a reasonable possibility instead of a completely batshit fascist idea
Jfc
Jfc
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He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
January 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
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A Republican elected official proudly declaring he has no problem with agents of the state shooting unarmed citizens in the face if they annoy the regime.
It is impossible to make democracy work with a party that not only tolerates people like this, but elevates them to positions of influence.
It is impossible to make democracy work with a party that not only tolerates people like this, but elevates them to positions of influence.
Rep. Randy Fine: "If you impede the actions of our law enforcement as they seek to repel foreign invaders from our country, you get what's coming to you. I do not feel bad for the woman that was involved."
January 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A Republican elected official proudly declaring he has no problem with agents of the state shooting unarmed citizens in the face if they annoy the regime.
It is impossible to make democracy work with a party that not only tolerates people like this, but elevates them to positions of influence.
It is impossible to make democracy work with a party that not only tolerates people like this, but elevates them to positions of influence.
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Here’s some things that can be done by a party out of power
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
January 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Here’s some things that can be done by a party out of power
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
- file impeachment articles every day in the House
- withhold unanimous consent in the senate and filibuster every nominee
- be everywhere with comms saying this is lawless and impeachable
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Abolishing ICE is the bare minimum.
We need to dismantle DHS. We need restitution. And we need trials.
We need to dismantle DHS. We need restitution. And we need trials.
January 8, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Abolishing ICE is the bare minimum.
We need to dismantle DHS. We need restitution. And we need trials.
We need to dismantle DHS. We need restitution. And we need trials.
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What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
January 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
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Every installment of this MTG rehabilitation tour feels like “Nice Scorpion Regrets Past Stings, Needs Help With River Crossing!”
December 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Every installment of this MTG rehabilitation tour feels like “Nice Scorpion Regrets Past Stings, Needs Help With River Crossing!”
“Deplorable” is not a strong enough epithet anymore.
Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Deplorable” is not a strong enough epithet anymore.
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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Impeachment isn’t an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent.
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Trump Wrongly Indicted Me, I’ll Rightly Impeach Him | Kat Abughazaleh Speaks at Lincoln Memorial
YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Impeachment isn’t an option, it’s a necessity. I know firsthand the lengths Trump is willing to go in order to silence dissent.
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Impeach, convict, remove. And if our current leaders won’t do it, they need to step aside for people who will: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo54...
Schumer finally getting the hint?
@schumer.senate.gov — Everyone said, hold the line on the Govt funding for the subsidies, and you whipped 8 Dem votes from reps who weren’t up for reelection anyway—
The failure is yours - we need new leadership
The failure is yours - we need new leadership
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Schumer finally getting the hint?
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My deep concern about this approach is that it’s teaching the Trump administration that the path to get Democrats to cave is to inflict maximum pain.
It means if we do this again in January, he’s going to try and find new and creative ways to hurt more people faster to get Democrats to cave
It means if we do this again in January, he’s going to try and find new and creative ways to hurt more people faster to get Democrats to cave
November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My deep concern about this approach is that it’s teaching the Trump administration that the path to get Democrats to cave is to inflict maximum pain.
It means if we do this again in January, he’s going to try and find new and creative ways to hurt more people faster to get Democrats to cave
It means if we do this again in January, he’s going to try and find new and creative ways to hurt more people faster to get Democrats to cave
Because I dislike sloppy reporting as much as I dislike the misuse of math and statistics, I had to do the comparison of Walmart's 2024 Thanksgiving meal deal to 2025. Yes, the price is lower, but you get less and it has to feed more (10 people vs 8 last year).
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Because I dislike sloppy reporting as much as I dislike the misuse of math and statistics, I had to do the comparison of Walmart's 2024 Thanksgiving meal deal to 2025. Yes, the price is lower, but you get less and it has to feed more (10 people vs 8 last year).
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one last observation: donald trump has never won a majority of the vote and yet the political press treats him like the embodied spirit of the american people. will be interesting to see how they discount mamdani as representing new york if he wins less than a majority.
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
one last observation: donald trump has never won a majority of the vote and yet the political press treats him like the embodied spirit of the american people. will be interesting to see how they discount mamdani as representing new york if he wins less than a majority.
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Over a million Massachusetts residents rely on SNAP to put food on the table.
Trump has a pot of money to prevent this program from expiring on Nov. 1, but he's refusing to use it.
This is a cruel, unlawful & violent policy choice.
He must reverse course & Republicans must reopen the govt NOW.
Trump has a pot of money to prevent this program from expiring on Nov. 1, but he's refusing to use it.
This is a cruel, unlawful & violent policy choice.
He must reverse course & Republicans must reopen the govt NOW.
Markey, Pressley slam GOP for looming SNAP cuts that will hit 1.1M in Mass.
Markey, Pressley slam GOP for looming SNAP cuts that could hit 1.1M in Mass.
“Globally, hunger has always been a moral failing, a humanitarian crisis and a policy choice,” U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-7th District, said.
www.masslive.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Over a million Massachusetts residents rely on SNAP to put food on the table.
Trump has a pot of money to prevent this program from expiring on Nov. 1, but he's refusing to use it.
This is a cruel, unlawful & violent policy choice.
He must reverse course & Republicans must reopen the govt NOW.
Trump has a pot of money to prevent this program from expiring on Nov. 1, but he's refusing to use it.
This is a cruel, unlawful & violent policy choice.
He must reverse course & Republicans must reopen the govt NOW.
Me, too!
would love to know where vought got the authority to shutdown a government agency established by statute
White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT
October 16, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Me, too!
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You don't have to judge Columbus by the standards of today. His tenure as governor of Hispaniola was so horrific that he was dragged back to Spain in chains to answer for his many crimes.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
October 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
You don't have to judge Columbus by the standards of today. His tenure as governor of Hispaniola was so horrific that he was dragged back to Spain in chains to answer for his many crimes.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
Excellent
“ICE Sued After Videos Capture Pastor Shot With ‘Chemical Pellets’ at Peaceful Protest” 10/8/25 www.mediaite.com/media/news/w...
WATCH: ICE Sued After Videos Capture Pastor Shot With ‘Chemical Pellets’ at Peaceful Protest
Rev. David Black is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against ICE that accuses agents of using "violent force" on peaceful protesters in Chicago.
www.mediaite.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Excellent
We can't wait until 2029 to hold them accountable. This has to stop NOW!
Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
October 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We can't wait until 2029 to hold them accountable. This has to stop NOW!
Thank you for stating this so clearly. Making concessions to Hitler did not work, either.
Klein’s musings about redrawing the line are a manifestation of a pervasive tendency in elite circles to accommodate rather than fight back, to acquiesce rather than stand firm. It is exactly the wrong lesson to learn from a decade of Trumpism as the dominant force on the Right.
October 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Thank you for stating this so clearly. Making concessions to Hitler did not work, either.
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IL Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh: "I think Kristi Noem should have consequences. I think she should be tried at The Hague."
October 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
IL Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh: "I think Kristi Noem should have consequences. I think she should be tried at The Hague."
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Then why are you providing a $20 billion bailout to Argentina and helping them cut deals with China that crush American soybean farmers?
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Then why are you providing a $20 billion bailout to Argentina and helping them cut deals with China that crush American soybean farmers?