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This tracks with my experience. DHS made up stories like this in Chicago, too. Every story ICE told about being attacked by community members was debunked in court. To assume anything they say is even potentially credible is irresponsible and out of touch with reality.
Re: the ICE actions in south Minneapolis Monday. DHS said "rioters" attacked officers with rocks and pepper spray. Note: I received lots of evidence and didn't see any rocks, the only pepper spray I saw was ICE agents sometimes spraying each other. I did see snow and possibly ice being thrown. (1)
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This tracks with my experience. DHS made up stories like this in Chicago, too. Every story ICE told about being attacked by community members was debunked in court. To assume anything they say is even potentially credible is irresponsible and out of touch with reality.
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For my newsletter, I took a deeper look at the electoral record of WelcomePAC, a centrist group that produced that 352 page document advising Democrats to moderate once again.
Turns out the campaigns they work for aren't winning. www.burnsnotice.com/fire-the-con...
Turns out the campaigns they work for aren't winning. www.burnsnotice.com/fire-the-con...
Fire The Consultants
The Democratic party must move on from the same old stale, carefully poll-tested politics and get back to solving voters' problems.
There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Democra...
www.burnsnotice.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For my newsletter, I took a deeper look at the electoral record of WelcomePAC, a centrist group that produced that 352 page document advising Democrats to moderate once again.
Turns out the campaigns they work for aren't winning. www.burnsnotice.com/fire-the-con...
Turns out the campaigns they work for aren't winning. www.burnsnotice.com/fire-the-con...
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Since people are remembering the tea party: a critical part to remember is that much like the open up campaigns of 2020, it started as an astroturf campaign by billionaires like the Koch brothers.
When I say the media has a deference to money and power I mean it.
When I say the media has a deference to money and power I mean it.
October 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Since people are remembering the tea party: a critical part to remember is that much like the open up campaigns of 2020, it started as an astroturf campaign by billionaires like the Koch brothers.
When I say the media has a deference to money and power I mean it.
When I say the media has a deference to money and power I mean it.
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I don't want to hear a hot take on the news of the day from my Rep or Senator. I want to hear some big picture analysis of whether/how today's news fits in with the authoritarian project and then what that elected intends to DO to meaningfully oppose it.
August 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I don't want to hear a hot take on the news of the day from my Rep or Senator. I want to hear some big picture analysis of whether/how today's news fits in with the authoritarian project and then what that elected intends to DO to meaningfully oppose it.
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So hey: The First Amendment does not apply to private companies. Pass it on. Seriously, apparently we need to pass it on.
It is not a “free speech violation” for a social media platform like X or a newsletter app like Substack to disallow hate speech. IT SIMPLY ISN’T.
It is not a “free speech violation” for a social media platform like X or a newsletter app like Substack to disallow hate speech. IT SIMPLY ISN’T.
May 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So hey: The First Amendment does not apply to private companies. Pass it on. Seriously, apparently we need to pass it on.
It is not a “free speech violation” for a social media platform like X or a newsletter app like Substack to disallow hate speech. IT SIMPLY ISN’T.
It is not a “free speech violation” for a social media platform like X or a newsletter app like Substack to disallow hate speech. IT SIMPLY ISN’T.
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i want a covid booster tbh
FDA Commissioner Makary: "By the way, America doesn't want covid boosters."
May 23, 2025 at 2:49 AM
i want a covid booster tbh
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So not only has the first article of impeachment been introduced, there is a plan to continue to do more.
Starting on May 1st there is going to be an encampment until he is removed from office.
I know and am in contact with the organizers if any media wants to talk to them
maydaymovementusa.org
Starting on May 1st there is going to be an encampment until he is removed from office.
I know and am in contact with the organizers if any media wants to talk to them
maydaymovementusa.org
April 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
So not only has the first article of impeachment been introduced, there is a plan to continue to do more.
Starting on May 1st there is going to be an encampment until he is removed from office.
I know and am in contact with the organizers if any media wants to talk to them
maydaymovementusa.org
Starting on May 1st there is going to be an encampment until he is removed from office.
I know and am in contact with the organizers if any media wants to talk to them
maydaymovementusa.org
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Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.
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Democrats Vow Not To Give Up Hopelessness
Democrats Vow Not To Give Up Hopelessness
WASHINGTON, DC—In a press conference on the steps of the Capitol Monday, Congressional Democrats announced that, despite the scandals plaguing the Republican Party and widespread calls for change in W...
theonion.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Democrats Vow Not To Give Up Hopelessness
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The deal is I punch you in the face
How about I give you $50 instead
Nope, I want to punch you
I’ll buy you dinner but no violence
Sorry, I really like to punch
Ok, what if you slap me medium-hard
It’s a punch in the face or nothing
Ok fine, punch me. I can’t be blamed for obstructing a deal
How about I give you $50 instead
Nope, I want to punch you
I’ll buy you dinner but no violence
Sorry, I really like to punch
Ok, what if you slap me medium-hard
It’s a punch in the face or nothing
Ok fine, punch me. I can’t be blamed for obstructing a deal
March 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The deal is I punch you in the face
How about I give you $50 instead
Nope, I want to punch you
I’ll buy you dinner but no violence
Sorry, I really like to punch
Ok, what if you slap me medium-hard
It’s a punch in the face or nothing
Ok fine, punch me. I can’t be blamed for obstructing a deal
How about I give you $50 instead
Nope, I want to punch you
I’ll buy you dinner but no violence
Sorry, I really like to punch
Ok, what if you slap me medium-hard
It’s a punch in the face or nothing
Ok fine, punch me. I can’t be blamed for obstructing a deal
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Every single Democratic Senator voted for Marco Rubio as Sec of State!
March 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every single Democratic Senator voted for Marco Rubio as Sec of State!
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In my opinion cities that are under economic and political attack by White House coup leader and would be dictator Elon Musk should not spend their local tax dollars protecting Elon Musk’s assets.
Today I saw a high level of anger at the massive number of cops that are protecting a Tesla dealership in Chicago. Lots of chants demanding to know why they are protecting Nazis. No one is letting CPD off the hook. This is what cops do - enable and participate in fascism. #Teslatakedown.
March 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
In my opinion cities that are under economic and political attack by White House coup leader and would be dictator Elon Musk should not spend their local tax dollars protecting Elon Musk’s assets.
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Universal healthcare would make America great.
Universal childcare would make America great.
Debt-free college would make America great.
Universal housing would make America great.
A $25 minimum wage would make America great.
Universal childcare would make America great.
Debt-free college would make America great.
Universal housing would make America great.
A $25 minimum wage would make America great.
March 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Universal healthcare would make America great.
Universal childcare would make America great.
Debt-free college would make America great.
Universal housing would make America great.
A $25 minimum wage would make America great.
Universal childcare would make America great.
Debt-free college would make America great.
Universal housing would make America great.
A $25 minimum wage would make America great.
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One thing to keep in mind for the next 4 years is that the people *doing something about it* often won't be able to talk about it.
Sometimes this is for security reasons, but also simply because *we don't have time* to talk about community defense / mutual aid filing up our nights and weekends.
Sometimes this is for security reasons, but also simply because *we don't have time* to talk about community defense / mutual aid filing up our nights and weekends.
February 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
One thing to keep in mind for the next 4 years is that the people *doing something about it* often won't be able to talk about it.
Sometimes this is for security reasons, but also simply because *we don't have time* to talk about community defense / mutual aid filing up our nights and weekends.
Sometimes this is for security reasons, but also simply because *we don't have time* to talk about community defense / mutual aid filing up our nights and weekends.
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Deny unanimous consent. Demand and use every second they have to delay. Draw the process out and let negative press and public protest build. Refuse to act like any of this is normal and help convince people it’s a crisis.
February 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Deny unanimous consent. Demand and use every second they have to delay. Draw the process out and let negative press and public protest build. Refuse to act like any of this is normal and help convince people it’s a crisis.
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Yes, we let a rich idiot nobody elected destroy the entire government, but it was that or make rich people pay taxes so that poor people could go to the doctor
February 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Yes, we let a rich idiot nobody elected destroy the entire government, but it was that or make rich people pay taxes so that poor people could go to the doctor
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LA jails just posted their eighth in-custody death for this year:
February 14, 2025 at 3:37 AM
LA jails just posted their eighth in-custody death for this year:
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Louisiana’s public health department said today it would no longer promote mass vaccination. Dr. Jennifer Avegno, director of New Orleans’ health department, said she didn’t think it was a coincidence the state made the announcement the day RFK Jr was confirmed as HHS sec www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/h...
Louisiana Department of Health says it will no longer promote mass vaccination | CNN
The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccination, the state’s surgeon general, Dr. Ralph Abraham, told state health workers Thursday.
www.cnn.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Louisiana’s public health department said today it would no longer promote mass vaccination. Dr. Jennifer Avegno, director of New Orleans’ health department, said she didn’t think it was a coincidence the state made the announcement the day RFK Jr was confirmed as HHS sec www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/h...
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
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i mean, the president's executive order isn't a goddamn law! as far as this doctor is concerned, who cares what the president says!
A New York City doctor said he will continue providing gender-affirming treatments to his patients younger than 19 despite President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to ban such care.
New York doctor says he'll continue providing transition care despite Trump executive order
As legal battles are fought over an executive order restricting transgender care for patients younger than 19, some clinics continue to provide the care, while others are backing off.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
i mean, the president's executive order isn't a goddamn law! as far as this doctor is concerned, who cares what the president says!
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I'd rather continue to fund the banking police (who have returned billions to consumers) rather than giving everyone a check for $2.15
February 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I'd rather continue to fund the banking police (who have returned billions to consumers) rather than giving everyone a check for $2.15
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Now comes the oh-so-fun game (2025 edition) of, Will Congress continue to abdicate its responsibility to enforce the law, or will it wake up to the need to operate as a check on executive branch transgressions?
Turns out the White House cannot adjust this major source of university funding without consulting with Congress. Add this to the string of examples where they are ignoring the law. bsky.app/profile/arch...
On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
February 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Now comes the oh-so-fun game (2025 edition) of, Will Congress continue to abdicate its responsibility to enforce the law, or will it wake up to the need to operate as a check on executive branch transgressions?