Caitlin McLean
@caitcmclean.bsky.social
Currently hawking a feminist, coming-of-age WW1 novel w/ 💔⚓💪 and a 🐱
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“Now we have to fight fascism in our spare time, on top of all the other shit we have to do? Ok, add it to the list.” By @caitcmclean.bsky.social
Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/a-busy-moms-...
Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/a-busy-moms-...
1. Are you a mom/human being?
2. Are you also against fascism?
Then check out my first #humor piece published in the Belladonna 👇
2. Are you also against fascism?
Then check out my first #humor piece published in the Belladonna 👇
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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. 🧵
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
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. 🧵
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. 🧵
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The Trump Admin is issuing subpoenas to social media platforms, including Bluesky, demanding personal details of anyone who criticizes DHS's reign of terror in American cities.
Don't like CBP killing Americans on the street? You name is added to Trump's list for retribution.
I'm certainly there.
Don't like CBP killing Americans on the street? You name is added to Trump's list for retribution.
I'm certainly there.
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:58 AM
The Trump Admin is issuing subpoenas to social media platforms, including Bluesky, demanding personal details of anyone who criticizes DHS's reign of terror in American cities.
Don't like CBP killing Americans on the street? You name is added to Trump's list for retribution.
I'm certainly there.
Don't like CBP killing Americans on the street? You name is added to Trump's list for retribution.
I'm certainly there.
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Every person in this nation — regardless of immigration status — has the right to due process. We will defend that right with everything we've got.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
📸 Scout Tufankjian
February 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Every person in this nation — regardless of immigration status — has the right to due process. We will defend that right with everything we've got.
📸 Scout Tufankjian
📸 Scout Tufankjian
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"The first person to be executed for treason in the US was not a spy or someone who sold secrets to a foreign government. It was not a Confederate general who took up arms against his government. It was an abolitionist named John Brown." from @nhannahjones.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/m...
The Transformative Power of the White ‘Race Traitor’
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"The first person to be executed for treason in the US was not a spy or someone who sold secrets to a foreign government. It was not a Confederate general who took up arms against his government. It was an abolitionist named John Brown." from @nhannahjones.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/m...
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DHS funding runs out today. That means we have real leverage in this fight since a funding bill can’t pass without Democratic votes. Call your Members of Congress and demand they reject any bill that doesn’t stop ICE and CBP terror.
House: indivisible.org/actions/ice-...
Senate: 👇
House: indivisible.org/actions/ice-...
Senate: 👇
Tell the Senate: Not a penny more for ICE brutality | Indivisible
indivisible.org
February 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
DHS funding runs out today. That means we have real leverage in this fight since a funding bill can’t pass without Democratic votes. Call your Members of Congress and demand they reject any bill that doesn’t stop ICE and CBP terror.
House: indivisible.org/actions/ice-...
Senate: 👇
House: indivisible.org/actions/ice-...
Senate: 👇
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“The abolition of gender studies is a way of further guaranteeing impunity to the elite men whose contempt for and exploitation of women and girls apparently knew no bounds, whether they actually slept with the women on offer or simply shared Epstein’s fantasies in order to gain influence.”
Gender studies courses are shutting down across the US. The Epstein files reveal why | Joan Wallach Scott
Texas A&M University is the latest school to end women’s and gender studies programs and teaching race. We know why
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
“The abolition of gender studies is a way of further guaranteeing impunity to the elite men whose contempt for and exploitation of women and girls apparently knew no bounds, whether they actually slept with the women on offer or simply shared Epstein’s fantasies in order to gain influence.”
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It's our constitutional right to criticize the government without facing retaliation.
Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly's military rank, pay
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
www.cbsnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:52 AM
It's our constitutional right to criticize the government without facing retaliation.
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AG Keith Ellison: "The surge is contributing to violent crime. Two of the three homicides committed in Minneapolis in 2026 have come at the hands of federal immigration agents."
February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
AG Keith Ellison: "The surge is contributing to violent crime. Two of the three homicides committed in Minneapolis in 2026 have come at the hands of federal immigration agents."
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NY FED: Consumers pay 90% of tariffs.
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
February 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM
NY FED: Consumers pay 90% of tariffs.
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs.
www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
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Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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Regardless if the withdrawal next week happens or not, the brave people of Minnesota have shown us the blueprint for resisting occupation.
Other cities MUST take note. If they do leave MN, the paramilitaries will undoubtably just be moving to terrorize another community.
Other cities MUST take note. If they do leave MN, the paramilitaries will undoubtably just be moving to terrorize another community.
February 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Regardless if the withdrawal next week happens or not, the brave people of Minnesota have shown us the blueprint for resisting occupation.
Other cities MUST take note. If they do leave MN, the paramilitaries will undoubtably just be moving to terrorize another community.
Other cities MUST take note. If they do leave MN, the paramilitaries will undoubtably just be moving to terrorize another community.
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They’ll no longer need to wear masks once we know their identities.
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
ICE List: the small European website exposing US immigration agents
Netherlands-based site uses public information and tips to reveal identities of agents involved in crackdowns across US
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 AM
They’ll no longer need to wear masks once we know their identities.
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Small European Website Is Exposing US Immigration Agents via @theguardian.com ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Chris Murphy: "I sat with the kids for an hour. They saw things in these prisons they'll never forget. The bottom line is we have a constitutional obligation to only fund an administration that's operating lawfully. We cannot, we should not fund DHS if it committing these crimes."
February 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Chris Murphy: "I sat with the kids for an hour. They saw things in these prisons they'll never forget. The bottom line is we have a constitutional obligation to only fund an administration that's operating lawfully. We cannot, we should not fund DHS if it committing these crimes."
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Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
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News that is as disgusting as it is unsurprising.
For the Trump Administration and DHS, shooting Americans and then lying about it is a point of honor.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
For the Trump Administration and DHS, shooting Americans and then lying about it is a point of honor.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago
New evidence shows Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her car
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 AM
News that is as disgusting as it is unsurprising.
For the Trump Administration and DHS, shooting Americans and then lying about it is a point of honor.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
For the Trump Administration and DHS, shooting Americans and then lying about it is a point of honor.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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MEMPHIS @repcohen.bsky.social to Bondi: "You tried to investigate Ms. Good's widow, and you tried to investigate Mr. Pretti. They were executed like Kristi Noem executed her dog."
(H/T @atrupar.com )
(H/T @atrupar.com )
February 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
MEMPHIS @repcohen.bsky.social to Bondi: "You tried to investigate Ms. Good's widow, and you tried to investigate Mr. Pretti. They were executed like Kristi Noem executed her dog."
(H/T @atrupar.com )
(H/T @atrupar.com )
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The House could vote today on the GOP’s new voter suppression legislation modeled on the infamous SAVE Act. This series of bills would end registration by mail and add new ID requirements that could prevent millions of eligible voters from registering. Make sure your representative hears from you.
Tell Your Representative: Vote NO on Voter Suppression | Indivisible
indivisible.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The House could vote today on the GOP’s new voter suppression legislation modeled on the infamous SAVE Act. This series of bills would end registration by mail and add new ID requirements that could prevent millions of eligible voters from registering. Make sure your representative hears from you.
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"Experts and witnesses attributed this phenomenon to Israel’s systematic use of internationally prohibited thermal and thermobaric weapons, often referred to as vacuum or aerosol bombs, capable of generating temperatures exceeding 3,500 degrees Celsius [6,332 degrees Fahrenheit]."
“Four of my children just evaporated,” Badran said, holding back tears. “I looked for them a million times. Not a piece was left. Where did they go?”
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
There are no words to adequately describe the evil here.
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:29 AM
"Experts and witnesses attributed this phenomenon to Israel’s systematic use of internationally prohibited thermal and thermobaric weapons, often referred to as vacuum or aerosol bombs, capable of generating temperatures exceeding 3,500 degrees Celsius [6,332 degrees Fahrenheit]."
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THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
February 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
Not hard for Republicans to come up with cash when they've been stealing insane amounts of $ from American taxpayers and taking bribes from foreign officials
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Republican Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats in the Midterms
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Not hard for Republicans to come up with cash when they've been stealing insane amounts of $ from American taxpayers and taking bribes from foreign officials
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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This is what ICE looks like
Law enforcement on Tuesday released photos of a masked individual appearing to tamper with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door on the morning of her disappearance. 🔗 on.wsj.com/46uTQjq
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
This is what ICE looks like
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Trump's tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year, according to new research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Business...
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Trump's tariffs cost American households $1,000 last year: Research group
President Donald Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year, according to new research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
abcnews.go.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Trump's tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year, according to new research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Business...
abcnews.go.com/amp/Business...
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One of the most miserable things about living in this era is having to watch the stupidest & most arrogant people in the world have to relearn The Why of literally everything good that we collectively do the hard way.
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
Dr. Mehmet Oz is calling on Americans to get the measles vaccine as cases spread across the U.S.
Dr. Oz urges 'take the vaccine, please' amid measles outbreaks
Dr. Mehmet Oz is calling on Americans to get the measles vaccine as cases spread across the U.S.
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
One of the most miserable things about living in this era is having to watch the stupidest & most arrogant people in the world have to relearn The Why of literally everything good that we collectively do the hard way.
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
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I hear from people who are surprised I'm still talking about ICE, they thought they'd withdrawn from MN.
No, they have not. In some respects they've escalated.
Some asked why MN is a target. Are there are there a lot more illegals or criminals here?
No, it's not about that. It's about a grudge.
No, they have not. In some respects they've escalated.
Some asked why MN is a target. Are there are there a lot more illegals or criminals here?
No, it's not about that. It's about a grudge.
February 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
I hear from people who are surprised I'm still talking about ICE, they thought they'd withdrawn from MN.
No, they have not. In some respects they've escalated.
Some asked why MN is a target. Are there are there a lot more illegals or criminals here?
No, it's not about that. It's about a grudge.
No, they have not. In some respects they've escalated.
Some asked why MN is a target. Are there are there a lot more illegals or criminals here?
No, it's not about that. It's about a grudge.
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Josina Manu Maltzman hears echoes of the other occupation.
Letter From Minnesota: Echoes of the Other Occupation
The point of an occupation is you don’t choose when it happens. They descend upon you at their convenience. On day fifty-four I watch an almost-live stream of someone getting shot dead by federal a…
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February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Josina Manu Maltzman hears echoes of the other occupation.