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Lover of democracy, climate and cats. Safe space for all.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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DHS funding ran out at midnight last night, triggering a partial government shutdown.

Republicans had a choice between supporting massively popular, desperately needed restrictions on ICE and Border Patrol or shutting down DHS. And they chose to shut down DHS. 🧵
February 14, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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I found this to be inspiring.
February 13, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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In a normal government, this results in the resignation of multiple cabinet officials (Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security), and the closure or (at least!) radical reorg of the cartoonishly incompetent agency at the center of it: CBP.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/u...
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Alex Pretti's parents keep a box crammed with 200 letters and cards that have poured into their Denver home since their son was shot and killed by immigration agents.

"He's my first born," Susan Pretti said. "He's the one that made me a mother. There was no reason he should have died that day."
‘No Reason He Should Have Died’: Alex Pretti’s Parents Open Up
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.

BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned

NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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The "SAVE America Act" goes far beyond requiring a photo ID to vote.

It is a deliberate effort by President Trump and Republicans to disenfranchise millions of Americans from the ballot box.

I am voting NO.
open.substack.com/pub/repbera/...
Why I'm Voting Against the "SAVE America Act"
I’m launching this Substack to try something different—providing in-depth insight into how I view the most pressing issues facing our nation, both at home and abroad.
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Trump and Republicans are now blocking Clinton from testifying … predictable! When their bluff gets called they scurry into their corner like rats!
February 9, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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WATCH: “Feeding kids should not be political.”

Rep. @justinjpearson.bsky.social and the Progressive Caucus highlight @GovBillLee letting kids go hungry in most TN areas (including MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE) by rejecting $84 MILLION in federal💰only to spend more state money to feed fewer kids.
February 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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In a sharp rebuke, a federal judge ruled that the DOJ’s hunt for state voter rolls stripped it of the trust courts afford to federal law enforcement agencies.

The decision could provide a roadmap for other courts to scrutinize both the legality and the motives behind the department’s demands.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Textbook. If you are surprised, it is because this shit usually, at least not in the last 150 years, does not happen in the US. And the past is mild in comparison
February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Jamie Raskin said he reviewed an email sent from Epstein to co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell that was a forwarded conversation between Epstein’s lawyers and lawyers for Donald Trump.

The DOJ (illegally) redacted Trump's name in the public files.
What else are they hiding?
Rep. Raskin Confirms ‘Troubling’ And ‘Unnecessary’ Epstein File Redactions
www.huffpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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I’m so inspired by these young people right here in Claremont and across the country who are coming together to stand up against Trump's authoritarianism. Together, we will continue to stand up for our rights, dignity, and safety. claremont-courier.com/schools/the-...
The kids are alright: CUSD students demonstrate against ICE | Claremont COURIER
Some 700 Claremont Unified School District students walked out of classes Wednesday and marched to the intersection of Indian Hill and Foothill Boulevard for a 90-minute protest of the federal immigra...
claremont-courier.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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This is why we can’t have nice things.
February 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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🚨🚨Oh Damn‼️How did I miss New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins arriving to the Super Bowl in a prison jumpsuit and cuffs on both his hands and his feet. He also donned a Hannibal Lecter-style mask. I don’t know if he was protesting but wow, what a statement!!💥🔥💥
February 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September

www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM