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Who’s next?
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Who’s next?
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
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Reminder. Here are the House Democrats who crossed party lines and voted to fund ICE.
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
The 7 Democrats who voted to fund Homeland Security amid ICE crackdowns
www.the-independent.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Reminder. Here are the House Democrats who crossed party lines and voted to fund ICE.
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
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Illinois is not a photo opportunity or warzone, it’s a sovereign state where our people deserve rights, respect, and answers.
October 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Illinois is not a photo opportunity or warzone, it’s a sovereign state where our people deserve rights, respect, and answers.
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Over the weekend, we received reports of federal agents from ICE and Customs abusing their power.
And now, we're being told the Trump Administration wants to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois.
One thing is clear — none of this is making Illinois safer.
And now, we're being told the Trump Administration wants to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois.
One thing is clear — none of this is making Illinois safer.
September 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Over the weekend, we received reports of federal agents from ICE and Customs abusing their power.
And now, we're being told the Trump Administration wants to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois.
One thing is clear — none of this is making Illinois safer.
And now, we're being told the Trump Administration wants to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois.
One thing is clear — none of this is making Illinois safer.
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In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
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“We are living in an authoritarian state.”
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George Packer
@theatlantic.com
“It didn’t feel that way this morning, when I took my dog for his usual walk in the park and dew from the grass glittered on my boots in the rising sunlight. It doesn’t…”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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George Packer
@theatlantic.com
“It didn’t feel that way this morning, when I took my dog for his usual walk in the park and dew from the grass glittered on my boots in the rising sunlight. It doesn’t…”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
America’s Zombie Democracy
Its trappings remain, but authoritarianism and AI are hollowing out our humanity.
www.theatlantic.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
“We are living in an authoritarian state.”
Gift Article
George Packer
@theatlantic.com
“It didn’t feel that way this morning, when I took my dog for his usual walk in the park and dew from the grass glittered on my boots in the rising sunlight. It doesn’t…”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Gift Article
George Packer
@theatlantic.com
“It didn’t feel that way this morning, when I took my dog for his usual walk in the park and dew from the grass glittered on my boots in the rising sunlight. It doesn’t…”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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ILLINOIS — Trump’s Gestapo violently throws female congressional candidate @KatAbughazaleh to the ground to the ground
September 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
ILLINOIS — Trump’s Gestapo violently throws female congressional candidate @KatAbughazaleh to the ground to the ground
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AOC: All in the name of Charlie Kirk, Trump and the FCC are now cynically threatening to shut down ABC and any outlets who give air time to the administration's political critics.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
September 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
AOC: All in the name of Charlie Kirk, Trump and the FCC are now cynically threatening to shut down ABC and any outlets who give air time to the administration's political critics.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
This is a disgusting attack on the American people and the very first amendment rights that define us as a country.
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A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
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those commies at cato will get it for this
cato institute analysis of murders by political ideology since 1975, excluding 9/11
September 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
those commies at cato will get it for this
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The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
September 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
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Take off that Cavalry hat, you draft dodger.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
September 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Take off that Cavalry hat, you draft dodger.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
You didn’t earn the right to wear it.
Stolen valor at its worst.
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I have faith we shall overcome this bill that takes direct aim at our values and way of life, because for nearly 250 years, generations have stood up and fought for their rights and against the powerful and self-interested.
And now I am confident we will do it once again.
And now I am confident we will do it once again.
July 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I have faith we shall overcome this bill that takes direct aim at our values and way of life, because for nearly 250 years, generations have stood up and fought for their rights and against the powerful and self-interested.
And now I am confident we will do it once again.
And now I am confident we will do it once again.
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They will have to answer to the working families, children, seniors, and veterans who lose their healthcare, go hungry, get laid off, or suffer the loss of a loved one because of their cruelty.
The Fourth of July symbolizes the freedom, opportunity, and promise of our nation.
The Fourth of July symbolizes the freedom, opportunity, and promise of our nation.
July 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
They will have to answer to the working families, children, seniors, and veterans who lose their healthcare, go hungry, get laid off, or suffer the loss of a loved one because of their cruelty.
The Fourth of July symbolizes the freedom, opportunity, and promise of our nation.
The Fourth of July symbolizes the freedom, opportunity, and promise of our nation.
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On a day meant to celebrate our nation breaking free from the rule of kings, Donald Trump and his court jesters in Congress are acting like them.
July 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
On a day meant to celebrate our nation breaking free from the rule of kings, Donald Trump and his court jesters in Congress are acting like them.
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I miss having a human president.
June 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I miss having a human president.
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I'm disgusted. This Afghan ally served alongside our troops, was here legally, showed up for his hearing, followed every rule—
And he was targeted by ICE anyway.
Our nation promised to protect him.
But there is simply no one Donald Trump won't betray.
www.cbsnews.com/news/afghan-...
And he was targeted by ICE anyway.
Our nation promised to protect him.
But there is simply no one Donald Trump won't betray.
www.cbsnews.com/news/afghan-...
Afghan ally detained by ICE after attending immigration court hearing
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
www.cbsnews.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I'm disgusted. This Afghan ally served alongside our troops, was here legally, showed up for his hearing, followed every rule—
And he was targeted by ICE anyway.
Our nation promised to protect him.
But there is simply no one Donald Trump won't betray.
www.cbsnews.com/news/afghan-...
And he was targeted by ICE anyway.
Our nation promised to protect him.
But there is simply no one Donald Trump won't betray.
www.cbsnews.com/news/afghan-...
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We had a best-case scenario weekend. Sorry, but it was still terrible.
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/it-was-wor...
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/it-was-wor...
It Was Worse Than You Think
We had a best-case scenario weekend and it was still terrible.
www.thebulwark.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We had a best-case scenario weekend. Sorry, but it was still terrible.
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/it-was-wor...
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/it-was-wor...
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At a time when other politicians attempted to distort the truth and disrupt our state, we stayed true to the virtues of the Land of Lincoln.
As long as I'm governor, Illinois will uphold our Midwestern and American values — by treating people with dignity, respect, and fairness.
As long as I'm governor, Illinois will uphold our Midwestern and American values — by treating people with dignity, respect, and fairness.
June 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
At a time when other politicians attempted to distort the truth and disrupt our state, we stayed true to the virtues of the Land of Lincoln.
As long as I'm governor, Illinois will uphold our Midwestern and American values — by treating people with dignity, respect, and fairness.
As long as I'm governor, Illinois will uphold our Midwestern and American values — by treating people with dignity, respect, and fairness.
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Illinois follows the law — we expect the federal government to follow the law, too.
We won't participate in abuses of power.
We won't violate court orders.
We won't ignore the Constitution.
We won't defy the Supreme Court.
We won't take away people’s right to peacefully protest.
We won't participate in abuses of power.
We won't violate court orders.
We won't ignore the Constitution.
We won't defy the Supreme Court.
We won't take away people’s right to peacefully protest.
June 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Illinois follows the law — we expect the federal government to follow the law, too.
We won't participate in abuses of power.
We won't violate court orders.
We won't ignore the Constitution.
We won't defy the Supreme Court.
We won't take away people’s right to peacefully protest.
We won't participate in abuses of power.
We won't violate court orders.
We won't ignore the Constitution.
We won't defy the Supreme Court.
We won't take away people’s right to peacefully protest.
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Hard to believe they’re talking about the same event.
May 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hard to believe they’re talking about the same event.
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Trump is the head of a criminal syndicate, and he should be treated accordingly—now and, even more importantly, when he and his accomplices are finally out of power.
Let’s Start Talking About Jail Time for Trump and His MAGA Enablers
Trump is the head of a criminal syndicate, and he should be treated accordingly.
newrepublic.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Trump is the head of a criminal syndicate, and he should be treated accordingly—now and, even more importantly, when he and his accomplices are finally out of power.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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