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ACLU @aclu.org · 8h

ICE has bought access to an “all-in-one” surveillance tool that gives it updated location data from hundreds of millions of phones, putting us all at risk of being tracked.

The government can’t be allowed to surveil us simply for having a cell phone.

ICE to Buy Tool that Tracks Locations of Hundreds of Millions of Phones Every Day

Documents show that ICE has gone back on its decision to not use location data remotely harvested from peoples' phones. The database is updated every day with billions of pieces of location data.

www.404media.co

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FLARE 💥 Resistance Action Center 💥 @flareusa.bsky.social · 3h

Just 47 at the White House roundtable meeting earlier today. Gently wiping away his drool while Cam Higby cries about the antifa vi0lence he's been subjected to.

Won't somebody think of Cam Higby!? 🙄

#FuelTheFLARE #YouCantScareFLARE

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

Wow — Harvard Crimson student newspaper busts Hegseth for having written a long policy brief touting diversity before he joined Trump’s war on DEI.

With receipts. Bravo, Crimson.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

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CODEPINK @codepink.bsky.social · 2h

NOW: The Senate just voted 48–51 AGAINST the War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s attacks on Venezuela.

Once again, Congress chose war over diplomacy. Even after years of failed interventions and deadly sanctions, they refuse to stop Trump’s reckless escalations.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 15h

Trump’s billionaire buddy threw him a $50M fundraiser.

Trump approved construction of a road for his mining company in Alaska, endangering wildlife and harming indigenous communities.

This is happening out in the open. Imagine the corruption we don’t see
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Trump approves mining road, delivers $70 million windfall to MAGA billionaire

On April 6, 2024, a procession of Range Rovers, Aston Martins, and Bentleys rolled up to the Palm Beach mansion of billionaire John Paulson. The occasion was a glitzy fundraiser for Donald Trump’s pre...

popular.info

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 6h

So Abbott is spending more of his state’s money to send the Texas National Guard to Illinois to round up the immigrants he bused there last year?
Meanwhile how is the grid in Texas?
Make it make sense🤦‍♀️
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
www.latintimes.com/gavin-newsom...

Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. 'Deal With Your Crime Epidemic'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Texas counterpart Greg Abbott for sending state National Guard members to other states in the country.

www.latintimes.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 6h

it’s all just a grift

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DBdant @dbdant.bsky.social · 9h

I think there are other people who could swear her in if Johnson won't.

DBdant @dbdant.bsky.social · 1d

If Republicans can casually ignore precedent, so can Democrats.

Speaker Johnson has no right to stop duly elected representatives from taking office.

Call a press conference on the capitol steps, and swear in Democratic Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva - NOW.

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velcrolove.bsky.social @velcrolove.bsky.social · 6h

I don't agree that AOC to insuly height on Miller. There is stigma of height towards men and it hurts when a Congresswoman solidifies that language that implies short men are undesireable.

That being said, Stephen Miller is a fascist and can fuck right off!!

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, their senators know.

The question is: do residents of those states know and care?

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velcrolove.bsky.social @velcrolove.bsky.social · 6h

Welp, let's pay her and her family for plane tickets, and tell our reps to schedule it in.

#MAGA Mike said it, "I welcome her". Let's see if he tries to run away. Also, a good idea to grab a sprinter who can outsprint him.

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Elizabeth Sofia 💙🐈🐶🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @skippjon1.bsky.social · 22h

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 1d

ATC: Land everything. Go get a beer.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

I forget-- who controls the White House, Senate, and House?

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velcrolove.bsky.social @velcrolove.bsky.social · 7h

Stupid: "Fox News is a valid news outlet that states the truth."

Smart: "Fox News is entertainment media that simulates propaganda in an authoritarian nation."

If you're source of reference is Fox News, you are technically doing the equivalent of citing the Twilight Zone as reality.

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kate conger @kateconger.com · 10h

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a white man, was charged with starting the Palisades Fire. But on X, the company's news summary tab shows a photo of a black man.

Screenshot depicting posts on X, one showing the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire, a white man. The X news tab reports on the suspect's arrest, but shows a photo of a black man instead.

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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 9h

Stephen Miller froze after mentioning “plenary authority.”

… but what is plenary authority?

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velcrolove.bsky.social @velcrolove.bsky.social · 7h

Think about this way, other republicans can sign the discharge petition at anytime. Day by day they are actively avoiding in signing to #releasetheepsteinfiles
This isn't procrastination, this is the intentional act to block.
When you have this many representatives who is choosing this...

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 22h

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10h

Sickening.

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velcrolove.bsky.social @velcrolove.bsky.social · 7h

Left: J6
Right: J6 funded and equipped by the government

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 12h

Hey Senators @murray.senate.gov and @cantwell.senate.gov, your constituents say thank you for fighting to protect our healthcare and standing strong against the Trump Shutdown!

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velcrolove.bsky.social @velcrolove.bsky.social · 12h

Which states?

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 12h

37 states have passed legislation specifically granting sales tax exemptions for data centers.

Among the beneficiaries of these exemptions are Amazon, Meta and Google, all companies worth over $1 trillion.

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Veterans Against Trump @vetsat.bsky.social · 12h

Wishful thinking...

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