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One heartening aspect amid the horror of the fascist takeover is communities learning from each other how to resist.
On November 16, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, activists are distributing whistles to community members to notify their neighbors about the presence of ICE and federal goons.
November 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
One heartening aspect amid the horror of the fascist takeover is communities learning from each other how to resist.
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Here are the #WIPSnips words for next week, November 17th through November 23rd.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Here are the #WIPSnips words for next week, November 17th through November 23rd.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
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"ProPublica’s reporting debunks the idea of a ’Tren de Aragua complex' taken over by a horde of terrorists. We found no criminal convictions for 18 of the 21 Venezuelans we identified. Three of the men had been charged with offenses ... but in each case the charges were dropped."
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"ProPublica’s reporting debunks the idea of a ’Tren de Aragua complex' taken over by a horde of terrorists. We found no criminal convictions for 18 of the 21 Venezuelans we identified. Three of the men had been charged with offenses ... but in each case the charges were dropped."
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This is amazing
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This is amazing
This is what Democrats want and what Democrats want is what's going to win in '26 & '28. Democrats running for office who don't understand this & think they have to throw key constituencies under the bus to win (Chris Murphy) are cowardly fools.
Chris Murphy, I'm talking to you, Chris Murphy.
Chris Murphy, I'm talking to you, Chris Murphy.
Evelyn Normielib is coming for this administration and its goons
November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is what Democrats want and what Democrats want is what's going to win in '26 & '28. Democrats running for office who don't understand this & think they have to throw key constituencies under the bus to win (Chris Murphy) are cowardly fools.
Chris Murphy, I'm talking to you, Chris Murphy.
Chris Murphy, I'm talking to you, Chris Murphy.
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Evelyn Normielib is coming for this administration and its goons
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Evelyn Normielib is coming for this administration and its goons
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just speaking for a small corner of the Tribe here but not super excited about being the apparent fault line in the GOP schism
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
just speaking for a small corner of the Tribe here but not super excited about being the apparent fault line in the GOP schism
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Senate Republicans have now voted REPEATEDLY against saving the ACA tax credits that millions of families rely on—including just last week.
Republicans do not care about lowering your health care costs. Not now, not ever.
Republicans do not care about lowering your health care costs. Not now, not ever.
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Senate Republicans have now voted REPEATEDLY against saving the ACA tax credits that millions of families rely on—including just last week.
Republicans do not care about lowering your health care costs. Not now, not ever.
Republicans do not care about lowering your health care costs. Not now, not ever.
I'm sure he's very sorry to be questioned about this. As for living life forward, not the dead kids.
if he cared about the children who have already died, and the many more who will die, he would switch parties. but his career comes first
BRENNAN: Do you regret your confirmation vote for Secretary Kennedy?
CASSIDY: You live life forward. Again, you just do. Let the day's own troubles be sufficient for the day.
BRENNAN: That sounds like yes
CASSIDY: You live life forward. Again, you just do. Let the day's own troubles be sufficient for the day.
BRENNAN: That sounds like yes
November 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I'm sure he's very sorry to be questioned about this. As for living life forward, not the dead kids.
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if he cared about the children who have already died, and the many more who will die, he would switch parties. but his career comes first
BRENNAN: Do you regret your confirmation vote for Secretary Kennedy?
CASSIDY: You live life forward. Again, you just do. Let the day's own troubles be sufficient for the day.
BRENNAN: That sounds like yes
CASSIDY: You live life forward. Again, you just do. Let the day's own troubles be sufficient for the day.
BRENNAN: That sounds like yes
November 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
if he cared about the children who have already died, and the many more who will die, he would switch parties. but his career comes first
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November 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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It's #CarribbeanMatters.
Thanks Ms. Denise.
Thanks Ms. Denise.
I realize that many readers here in the U.S. are currently facing severe financial distress and may not have the resources to contribute funds to recovery efforts. However, if you are reading this, you have internet access and can post or repost updates and information
Caribbean Matters: Hurricane Melissa recovery will take a global effort
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
November 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's #CarribbeanMatters.
Thanks Ms. Denise.
Thanks Ms. Denise.
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I realize that many readers here in the U.S. are currently facing severe financial distress and may not have the resources to contribute funds to recovery efforts. However, if you are reading this, you have internet access and can post or repost updates and information
Caribbean Matters: Hurricane Melissa recovery will take a global effort
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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White people are not entitled to an alternate reality. Yet, that's what's created when Black history is hidden
November 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
White people are not entitled to an alternate reality. Yet, that's what's created when Black history is hidden
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After using hungry Americans as pawns, this will only make it more difficult for families in need to put food on the table.
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
After using hungry Americans as pawns, this will only make it more difficult for families in need to put food on the table.
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MTG is not good. We do not have to hand anything to her. If you like what she's doing re: Epstein, just shut up and let her do it. The people around you who suffer because of the hate she promotes will thank you.
November 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
MTG is not good. We do not have to hand anything to her. If you like what she's doing re: Epstein, just shut up and let her do it. The people around you who suffer because of the hate she promotes will thank you.
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My weekly post.
November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
My weekly post.
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Again, I think odds are that companies keep prices relatively high and just take profits, partly because they can and partly because Trump could reverse course at any moment.
So let me get this straight: The President’s plan to lower prices is to roll back some of his own tariffs?
November 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Again, I think odds are that companies keep prices relatively high and just take profits, partly because they can and partly because Trump could reverse course at any moment.
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The Trump administration is burning down our country’s most important health agencies from the inside and pushing out anyone who dares to pull the fire alarm.
Standing up for science is not a fireable offense. I won’t let this get swept under the rug.
Standing up for science is not a fireable offense. I won’t let this get swept under the rug.
Senator Murray Slams Outrageous Political Retaliation at NIH, Demands Answers from Trump Administration - Senator Patty Murray
Vice Chair Murray in June to NIH Director Bhattacharya: “You just received a letter signed by hundreds of your own staff who believe this administration’s actions risk breaking NIH and the lifesaving ...
www.murray.senate.gov
November 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Trump administration is burning down our country’s most important health agencies from the inside and pushing out anyone who dares to pull the fire alarm.
Standing up for science is not a fireable offense. I won’t let this get swept under the rug.
Standing up for science is not a fireable offense. I won’t let this get swept under the rug.
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65 Years Ago,,, History was made. #RubyBridges
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
65 Years Ago,,, History was made. #RubyBridges
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The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
Pope Leo returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Vatican returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada, a historic restitution that is part of the Catholic Church's reckoning with its role in helping suppress Indigenous culture. n.pr/43T2xmD
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Kristi Noem is a corrupt disgrace.
Resign.
Resign.
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Kristi Noem is a corrupt disgrace.
Resign.
Resign.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Call your Congressperson.
House Democrats aren't giving up the fight to save our health care.
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Call your Congressperson.
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...and of course the STATE LEGISLATIVE races coming up next year:
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November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
...and of course the STATE LEGISLATIVE races coming up next year:
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