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I think at this point folks are prob sick of seeing my talking head talk about this stuff, but I'm reposting because I'm such a Jamie Raskin fanboy.
“I know it must be uncomfortable for the Republicans to be the target of the largest peaceful protest in American history.”
@ezralevin.bsky.social joined Rep. @raskin.house.gov to discuss GOP conspiracy theories about No Kings Day and show their appreciation for everyone who took to the streets.
@ezralevin.bsky.social joined Rep. @raskin.house.gov to discuss GOP conspiracy theories about No Kings Day and show their appreciation for everyone who took to the streets.
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I think at this point folks are prob sick of seeing my talking head talk about this stuff, but I'm reposting because I'm such a Jamie Raskin fanboy.
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Armed, masked ICE agents raided NYC’s Chinatown, arresting several street vendors, some of whom have been operating there for 15 years. They brought an armored tank and tactical weapons into the streets.
HandsOffNYC.com has been preparing for this though, and is holding a mass call 10/29 at 7pm.
HandsOffNYC.com has been preparing for this though, and is holding a mass call 10/29 at 7pm.
October 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Armed, masked ICE agents raided NYC’s Chinatown, arresting several street vendors, some of whom have been operating there for 15 years. They brought an armored tank and tactical weapons into the streets.
HandsOffNYC.com has been preparing for this though, and is holding a mass call 10/29 at 7pm.
HandsOffNYC.com has been preparing for this though, and is holding a mass call 10/29 at 7pm.
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Palestinians warned of a genocide in 2023. Why weren’t we believed? | Ahmed Ibsais
Palestinians warned of a genocide in 2023. Why weren’t we believed? | Ahmed Ibsais
Western academics now speak of ‘genocide’ with newfound authority. Why weren’t our voices enough?
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Palestinians warned of a genocide in 2023. Why weren’t we believed? | Ahmed Ibsais
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President Trump's crusade against D.C.’s homelessness fails to solve some of its deepest struggles: There are not enough services, subsidies or beds to house the thousands of adults and children in the District without permanent housing. https://wapo.st/4mP0xTF
August 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
President Trump's crusade against D.C.’s homelessness fails to solve some of its deepest struggles: There are not enough services, subsidies or beds to house the thousands of adults and children in the District without permanent housing. https://wapo.st/4mP0xTF
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AI is a tool of non consent. And the occupations include police taking lots of pictures going into non public databases
icymi on twitter the ceo demonstrated this app by finding someone’s location via their profile picture. they were sitting in their car and very little outside the car was visible
GeoSpy | Unlock the Power of AI Image intelligence
Easily find a photo's location with GeoSpy, the AI-powered tool for precise photo geolocation. Perfect for investigations, OSINT, and discovering where photos were taken.
geospy.ai
August 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
AI is a tool of non consent. And the occupations include police taking lots of pictures going into non public databases
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- Internal USAID Documents and Federal Officials - July 2025 Source: Confidential planning materials and staff interviews; confirms over $12 million in contraceptives and HIV-prevention supplies were blocked globally, with $9.7 million marked for destruction.
July 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
- Internal USAID Documents and Federal Officials - July 2025 Source: Confidential planning materials and staff interviews; confirms over $12 million in contraceptives and HIV-prevention supplies were blocked globally, with $9.7 million marked for destruction.
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Sources:
- The Guardian - “Trump administration to destroy $9.7m in contraceptives rather than send them abroad,” July 18, 2025 Source: State Department confirmation and interviews with aid organizations; reports that contraceptives-primarily IUDs and implants-purchased by USAID are being destroyed.
- The Guardian - “Trump administration to destroy $9.7m in contraceptives rather than send them abroad,” July 18, 2025 Source: State Department confirmation and interviews with aid organizations; reports that contraceptives-primarily IUDs and implants-purchased by USAID are being destroyed.
July 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Sources:
- The Guardian - “Trump administration to destroy $9.7m in contraceptives rather than send them abroad,” July 18, 2025 Source: State Department confirmation and interviews with aid organizations; reports that contraceptives-primarily IUDs and implants-purchased by USAID are being destroyed.
- The Guardian - “Trump administration to destroy $9.7m in contraceptives rather than send them abroad,” July 18, 2025 Source: State Department confirmation and interviews with aid organizations; reports that contraceptives-primarily IUDs and implants-purchased by USAID are being destroyed.
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NEW: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to overhaul an obscure but vital program that underpins the nation’s childhood immunization system.
Depending on what he does, the results could be catastrophic.
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
Depending on what he does, the results could be catastrophic.
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
RFK Jr. Wants to Revolutionize a Program That Supports Childhood Immunizations. The Results Could Be Catastrophic.
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program stabilizes the nation’s childhood immunization system while paying those harmed by rare side effects. If the program topples, it could threaten access to vaccin...
www.propublica.org
July 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to overhaul an obscure but vital program that underpins the nation’s childhood immunization system.
Depending on what he does, the results could be catastrophic.
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
Depending on what he does, the results could be catastrophic.
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
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From assassination plots to torture programs, the C.I.A.’s darkest operations have always been at the President’s behest. Keith Gessen considers what will become of the agency when its most unpredictable adversary is the Commander-in-Chief.
What Will Become of the C.I.A.?
The covert agency has long believed in the power of knowing one’s enemy. But these days the threats are coming from above.
www.newyorker.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
From assassination plots to torture programs, the C.I.A.’s darkest operations have always been at the President’s behest. Keith Gessen considers what will become of the agency when its most unpredictable adversary is the Commander-in-Chief.
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I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.
July 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.
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WHAT OBAMA SAID 👇👇👇
“You know, don’t tell me you’re a Democrat, but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something,” Obama said at a NJ fundraiser.
“You know, don’t tell me you’re a Democrat, but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something,” Obama said at a NJ fundraiser.
July 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
WHAT OBAMA SAID 👇👇👇
“You know, don’t tell me you’re a Democrat, but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something,” Obama said at a NJ fundraiser.
“You know, don’t tell me you’re a Democrat, but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something,” Obama said at a NJ fundraiser.
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The bravery and strength of federal government workers inspires us to be brave and strong with them.
We will not cede this country to a tyrant.
We will not cede this country to a tyrant.
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The bravery and strength of federal government workers inspires us to be brave and strong with them.
We will not cede this country to a tyrant.
We will not cede this country to a tyrant.
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At the risk of angering the city and his neighbors, Minneapolis developer and landlord Hamoudi Sabri last week opened a private homeless encampment in the parking lot of a long-vacant building he owns on E. Lake Street. About 20 people have moved in.
Minneapolis landlord opens homeless camps on his parking lots in defiance of city
Hamoudi Sabri has invited homeless people to live on two commercial properties he owns across Minneapolis.
bit.ly
July 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
At the risk of angering the city and his neighbors, Minneapolis developer and landlord Hamoudi Sabri last week opened a private homeless encampment in the parking lot of a long-vacant building he owns on E. Lake Street. About 20 people have moved in.
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On June 30, literally the day before the money was supposed to be released, the Trump Administration announced it was withholding $7 billion in education funding—including $26 million for Maine.
This is money that was supposed to go to after-school programs, teacher training, and adult education.
This is money that was supposed to go to after-school programs, teacher training, and adult education.
July 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On June 30, literally the day before the money was supposed to be released, the Trump Administration announced it was withholding $7 billion in education funding—including $26 million for Maine.
This is money that was supposed to go to after-school programs, teacher training, and adult education.
This is money that was supposed to go to after-school programs, teacher training, and adult education.
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I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON:” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · John Lewis Actions
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...
www.mobilize.us
July 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON:” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON:” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: · John Lewis Actions
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...
www.mobilize.us
July 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON:” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
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Our goal this summer is to train a million Americans in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we slow down, stop, and ultimately defeat Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You’re invited to join us — and lead.
One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...
www.mobilize.us
July 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Our goal this summer is to train a million Americans in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we slow down, stop, and ultimately defeat Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You’re invited to join us — and lead.
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He's quitting and he still couldn't do the right thing and vote no on the bill.
Rep. Mark Green officially resigns after 2nd retirement from Congress
“I will look back fondly on my years of serving as your voice in Washington.”
www.wsmv.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
He's quitting and he still couldn't do the right thing and vote no on the bill.
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Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg have built a nationwide pro-democracy movement with their huge and nimble group Indivisible, which led the No Kings Day protests across America. Today, we honor our Fourth of July Local Heroes straight from MD-08.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 264 Feat. Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
www.youtube.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg have built a nationwide pro-democracy movement with their huge and nimble group Indivisible, which led the No Kings Day protests across America. Today, we honor our Fourth of July Local Heroes straight from MD-08.
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday he will not seek reelection next year, a day after announcing his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package because of its reductions to health care programs.
Republican North Carolina Sen. Tillis won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's bill
Tillis, who would have been up for a third term, acknowledged the difficult political environment for those who buck their party and go it alone. His decision will create a political opportunity for…
buff.ly
June 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday he will not seek reelection next year, a day after announcing his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package because of its reductions to health care programs.
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We just unanimously passed a bipartisan bill honoring the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman & condemning political violence. As their kids Sophie and Colin said - let's continue honoring their memory by doing something to make our community just a little better for someone else.
June 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We just unanimously passed a bipartisan bill honoring the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman & condemning political violence. As their kids Sophie and Colin said - let's continue honoring their memory by doing something to make our community just a little better for someone else.
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The responses to Zohran Mamdani’s showing in the New York City mayoral primary were the latest examples of how some Republican lawmakers have grown more overt in using bigoted language and tropes.
Right-wing Republicans in Congress attack Mamdani with racist comments.
The responses to Zohran Mamdani’s showing in the New York City mayoral primary were the latest examples of how some G.O.P. lawmakers have grown more overt in using bigoted language and tropes.
trib.al
June 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The responses to Zohran Mamdani’s showing in the New York City mayoral primary were the latest examples of how some Republican lawmakers have grown more overt in using bigoted language and tropes.