Aoshins
@aoshins.bsky.social
Retired RN, Animal rescuer, Masochistic Mets fan, Beatles, Allman Brothers, wildlife, wildflowers.
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FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.
January 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM
FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.
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As befits a man who made a trip to the top of a ski mountain this week, it's all downhill for Trump from here onward. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
Davos Was the Beginning of the End for Trump
It's all downhill for here for the America's aging mad king
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 PM
As befits a man who made a trip to the top of a ski mountain this week, it's all downhill for Trump from here onward. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
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Happy Friday The Year of January is half over 😀
January 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Happy Friday The Year of January is half over 😀
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This is the story of the day. Share it. We are all being called to be our highest selves. The cavalier treatment of the Nobel Prize is a disgrace. It represents another way to destroy and defile that which should be precious and revered.
We can all make choices to be better.
We can all make choices to be better.
This is your reminder that Hungarian-Jewish scientist George de Hevesy dissolved two Nobel Prizes in aqua regia to keep them out of the hands of the Nazis.
He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden.
(After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)
He then left the dissolved solution on his shelf and fled to Sweden.
(After the war he un-dissolved the gold and the prizes were re-cast.)
January 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
This is the story of the day. Share it. We are all being called to be our highest selves. The cavalier treatment of the Nobel Prize is a disgrace. It represents another way to destroy and defile that which should be precious and revered.
We can all make choices to be better.
We can all make choices to be better.
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We're No. 1!!! #Florida ranks tops in U.S. for harsh prison sentences. www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida... via @miaminewtimes.com
Florida Prison Setences Are the Harshest in U.S., Study Says
We're one of only three states where you can get life in prison for burglary.
www.miaminewtimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:04 AM
We're No. 1!!! #Florida ranks tops in U.S. for harsh prison sentences. www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida... via @miaminewtimes.com
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A massive immigration crackdown—dubbed “Operation Tidal Wave”—is officially moving through Central #Florida. www.wftv.com/news/local/i... via @wftv.bsky.social
ICE in Central Florida: What we know about ‘Operation Tidal Wave’
A massive immigration crackdown—dubbed “Operation Tidal Wave”—is officially moving through Central Florida
www.wftv.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:09 AM
A massive immigration crackdown—dubbed “Operation Tidal Wave”—is officially moving through Central #Florida. www.wftv.com/news/local/i... via @wftv.bsky.social
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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D'OH! Has Jay Collins lived in #Florida long enough to be lieutenant gov? Most bios of Collins, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSastrous last year, say he moved to the state in 2019. The state Constitution requires 7 years' residency to serve." www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/s...
January 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
D'OH! Has Jay Collins lived in #Florida long enough to be lieutenant gov? Most bios of Collins, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSastrous last year, say he moved to the state in 2019. The state Constitution requires 7 years' residency to serve." www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/s...
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An ICE Agent's Life in Four Acts:
January 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
An ICE Agent's Life in Four Acts:
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"He's going to cancel elections!!" is doomerism and fear-mongering that absolves folks of the responsibility to prepare to win them. I'm uninterested in that bullshit.
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
"He's going to cancel elections!!" is doomerism and fear-mongering that absolves folks of the responsibility to prepare to win them. I'm uninterested in that bullshit.
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Any account blaming dems for what repubs have done and what voters did should be treated with suspicion. It's a midterm year and they've come here to suppress the vote.
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Any account blaming dems for what repubs have done and what voters did should be treated with suspicion. It's a midterm year and they've come here to suppress the vote.
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can you imagine thinking the problem with ICE is solved with inventing a redundant, needlessly complicated new kind of badge they won't wear
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
can you imagine thinking the problem with ICE is solved with inventing a redundant, needlessly complicated new kind of badge they won't wear
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I’m seeing lots of people on here misunderstand the purpose of ICE watch.
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I’m seeing lots of people on here misunderstand the purpose of ICE watch.
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
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There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
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I can't wait until this criminal rapist traitor kicks the bucket and is dragged to hell.
He has taken so much from us.
So much of our time, our energy, our mental health.
One day he will go inshallah.
Until then we resist him and organize and fight back.
He has taken so much from us.
So much of our time, our energy, our mental health.
One day he will go inshallah.
Until then we resist him and organize and fight back.
January 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
I can't wait until this criminal rapist traitor kicks the bucket and is dragged to hell.
He has taken so much from us.
So much of our time, our energy, our mental health.
One day he will go inshallah.
Until then we resist him and organize and fight back.
He has taken so much from us.
So much of our time, our energy, our mental health.
One day he will go inshallah.
Until then we resist him and organize and fight back.
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@jtcestkowski.bsky.social: And you see in here a car drive by laying on its horn giving the finger to the Trump administration and its immigration enforcement agents...that was met with cheers from the crowd
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
January 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
@jtcestkowski.bsky.social: And you see in here a car drive by laying on its horn giving the finger to the Trump administration and its immigration enforcement agents...that was met with cheers from the crowd
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social is capturing it all on-the-ground in Minneapolis
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In Germany, a lot of houses have these Stolpersteines on their sidewalks or stoops. They’re a memorial to victims of the Holocaust who were ripped from that home. Some houses have a few. Other houses have many.
ICE has started going door to door in America.
ICE has started going door to door in America.
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In Germany, a lot of houses have these Stolpersteines on their sidewalks or stoops. They’re a memorial to victims of the Holocaust who were ripped from that home. Some houses have a few. Other houses have many.
ICE has started going door to door in America.
ICE has started going door to door in America.
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The push to impeach, in particular the current breakout push among Dems for Noem but also more generally, isn't just about taking the long shot of flipping a couple of Massie types to get it through now. It's also about creating and holding them to a pre-commitment to do it when Dems have the House.
January 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The push to impeach, in particular the current breakout push among Dems for Noem but also more generally, isn't just about taking the long shot of flipping a couple of Massie types to get it through now. It's also about creating and holding them to a pre-commitment to do it when Dems have the House.
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Honestly, the rest of the world is watching to see how we Americans deal with a fascist takeover of our government and whether we resist tyranny when it's standing on our lawn breaking down our door and killing our fellow citizens in the streets.
What did Hamilton write about tyranny?
What did Hamilton write about tyranny?
January 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Honestly, the rest of the world is watching to see how we Americans deal with a fascist takeover of our government and whether we resist tyranny when it's standing on our lawn breaking down our door and killing our fellow citizens in the streets.
What did Hamilton write about tyranny?
What did Hamilton write about tyranny?
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Better yet, disestablish all of DHS, and undo the nightmarish idiocies that we created in a panic 25 years ago. Reestablish the INS, get rid of ODNI, fix the damage from the Patriot Act, etc.
For the love of all that is decent and holy: abolish ICE
January 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Better yet, disestablish all of DHS, and undo the nightmarish idiocies that we created in a panic 25 years ago. Reestablish the INS, get rid of ODNI, fix the damage from the Patriot Act, etc.
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.
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Incredible shot of Mt Rainier from the International Space Station. Puget Sound in the upper right.
📸NASA
📸NASA
January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Incredible shot of Mt Rainier from the International Space Station. Puget Sound in the upper right.
📸NASA
📸NASA
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Another good omen for the new year!
A new baby Orca calf born to the J Pod!
Meet J50, "Scarlett":
Puget Sound, Washington
📸 Center for Whale Research
A new baby Orca calf born to the J Pod!
Meet J50, "Scarlett":
Puget Sound, Washington
📸 Center for Whale Research
January 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Another good omen for the new year!
A new baby Orca calf born to the J Pod!
Meet J50, "Scarlett":
Puget Sound, Washington
📸 Center for Whale Research
A new baby Orca calf born to the J Pod!
Meet J50, "Scarlett":
Puget Sound, Washington
📸 Center for Whale Research
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That’s where the culture wars come in handy. Distract people with fear so that they tolerate the money grab from tax policies that favor the wealthy and deregulation of consumer protections.
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
That’s where the culture wars come in handy. Distract people with fear so that they tolerate the money grab from tax policies that favor the wealthy and deregulation of consumer protections.