lili
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🇵🇸🇺🇦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ i am for peace, human rights, free universities, a flat tax, universal healthcare, a living wage, a campaign contribution cap, the rule of law and the bill of rights. no detention of people for profit as with private prisons and the dread ice 🕯️she/her
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"In response to Trump's order, attorneys general in 21 states sued the administration.
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"In response to Trump's order, attorneys general in 21 states sued the administration.
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
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Watch our full sit-down with Reverend Beth.
The Chicago Pastor Protecting Her Community Against ICE | ACLU
YouTube video by ACLU
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December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Watch our full sit-down with Reverend Beth.
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In every corner of the country, community leaders like Reverend Dr. Beth Brown are meeting the moment and protecting their immigrant neighbors and loved ones from aggressive immigration enforcement.
December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In every corner of the country, community leaders like Reverend Dr. Beth Brown are meeting the moment and protecting their immigrant neighbors and loved ones from aggressive immigration enforcement.
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“No human being is garbage, Mr. President, and shame on you for saying so,” said the Lutheran pastor.“In the name of Jesus, I rebuke those hateful words.The Somali community in Minnesota are our neighbors, brothers and sisters, children of God, fellow Americans.”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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Twin Cities religious leaders unite to support Somali community and condemn Trump attacks
Religious leaders from churches, Jewish temples and mosques from across the state opposed remarks from President Donald Trump that included calling Somalis “garbage.”
www.startribune.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“No human being is garbage, Mr. President, and shame on you for saying so,” said the Lutheran pastor.“In the name of Jesus, I rebuke those hateful words.The Somali community in Minnesota are our neighbors, brothers and sisters, children of God, fellow Americans.”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests." n.pr/48opqRr
Defense Department is reviewing boat strike video for possible release, Hegseth says
In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests."
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December 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests." n.pr/48opqRr
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"The group rallied amid frigid conditions at the Target store on East Lake Street, alleging it allowed agents to stage raids in the parking lot.
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
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'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
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December 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"The group rallied amid frigid conditions at the Target store on East Lake Street, alleging it allowed agents to stage raids in the parking lot.
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
'You cannot celebrate our communities on your commercials while letting ICE stalk them in your parking lot'...”
www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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"As masked agents dragged the woman from her car, wrestled her to the ground and forced handcuffs on her, she yelled, 'I’m a US citizen. Please help me! This is unfair. Why are you doing this to me?'
She was wearing scrubs and appeared to be on her way to work."
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
She was wearing scrubs and appeared to be on her way to work."
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Woman forcefully detained in Keys was driving ‘illegal’ boyfriend’s car, feds say
The woman in medical scrubs, who was a U.S. citizen, was yanked from her car and wrestled to the ground by federal immigration agents in a Key Largo traffic stop Wednesday before she was released.
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"As masked agents dragged the woman from her car, wrestled her to the ground and forced handcuffs on her, she yelled, 'I’m a US citizen. Please help me! This is unfair. Why are you doing this to me?'
She was wearing scrubs and appeared to be on her way to work."
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
She was wearing scrubs and appeared to be on her way to work."
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."
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‘A sad, cruel moment’: 58 Florida children leaving US amid parent deportations
“The only losers are the children.”
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December 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."
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Incarcerated members of the LGBTQ community already face heightened risks for physical and sexual violence, and this directive to disregard the law will only put them further at risk.
Human rights don't end at the prison walls.
Human rights don't end at the prison walls.
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
www.npr.org
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Incarcerated members of the LGBTQ community already face heightened risks for physical and sexual violence, and this directive to disregard the law will only put them further at risk.
Human rights don't end at the prison walls.
Human rights don't end at the prison walls.
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Okay but WHY are the Kennedy Center Honors not being given out at the Kennedy Center? Did they cancel and move it to the Oval because ticket sales were non-existent?
December 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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No one should be forced to carry a pregnancy against their will — regardless of how much money we earn or the type of health insurance plan we have.
Tell Congress to stop anti-abortion politicians' latest effort to take away abortion access nationwide.
Tell Congress to stop anti-abortion politicians' latest effort to take away abortion access nationwide.
Protect Abortion Coverage in the ACA
Congress is locked in negotiations over whether to make healthcare affordable or let costs skyrocket. Anti-abortion groups are trying to exploit the debate to push abortion out of reach. We must take action.
action.aclu.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
No one should be forced to carry a pregnancy against their will — regardless of how much money we earn or the type of health insurance plan we have.
Tell Congress to stop anti-abortion politicians' latest effort to take away abortion access nationwide.
Tell Congress to stop anti-abortion politicians' latest effort to take away abortion access nationwide.
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James Talarico: Trump is gerrymandering Texas because his policies are unpopular. They’re kicking millions off their health care to fund tax breaks for billionaires. So they're trying to rig the results of the next election. We cannot allow this to become normal
December 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
James Talarico: Trump is gerrymandering Texas because his policies are unpopular. They’re kicking millions off their health care to fund tax breaks for billionaires. So they're trying to rig the results of the next election. We cannot allow this to become normal
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If ICE isnt using attack dogs then what are these injuries from??
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social @gallego.senate.gov
What can be done to make this bs stop? Now they’re setting attack dogs on these poor people!
#ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
What can be done to make this bs stop? Now they’re setting attack dogs on these poor people!
#ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
If ICE isnt using attack dogs then what are these injuries from??
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Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, At Liberty, where our People Power volunteers discuss how you can show up for immigrants' rights in your community.
Where Everybody Knows Your Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
This week, we’re showing thanks to everyone who's stepping up for our collective civil liberties, with a People Power potluck! And we’ve got a seat at the table for you. Our guest of honor is Maribel ...
www.aclu.org
December 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, At Liberty, where our People Power volunteers discuss how you can show up for immigrants' rights in your community.
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Prosecutors have a constitutional and ethical obligation to turn over evidence that would support a person’s claim of innocence to their attorney.
Too often, they fail to do so even when life and death are at stake.
Read our new report at aclu.org/report-wrongfulconvictions
Too often, they fail to do so even when life and death are at stake.
Read our new report at aclu.org/report-wrongfulconvictions
December 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Prosecutors have a constitutional and ethical obligation to turn over evidence that would support a person’s claim of innocence to their attorney.
Too often, they fail to do so even when life and death are at stake.
Read our new report at aclu.org/report-wrongfulconvictions
Too often, they fail to do so even when life and death are at stake.
Read our new report at aclu.org/report-wrongfulconvictions
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Health insurers are jacking up premiums while raking in billions in profits.
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
December 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Health insurers are jacking up premiums while raking in billions in profits.
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
Expiring ACA subsidies will saddle millions of Americans with massive monthly premium increases.
Is it any wonder that 63% of Americans now support Medicare for All?
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The UN's top humanitarian and emergency relief official has told NPR that the lack of attention from world leaders to the war in Sudan is the "billion dollar question". n.pr/44cy5nv
UN humanitarian chief: world needs to 'wake up' and help stop violence in Sudan
The UN's top humanitarian and emergency relief official has told NPR that the lack of attention from world leaders to the war in Sudan is the "billion dollar question".
n.pr
December 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The UN's top humanitarian and emergency relief official has told NPR that the lack of attention from world leaders to the war in Sudan is the "billion dollar question". n.pr/44cy5nv
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The stories of pregnant women in ICE detention — one shackled while miscarrying, another placed in solitary confinement with a high-risk pregnancy — are not one offs.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against it
With the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.
www.latimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The stories of pregnant women in ICE detention — one shackled while miscarrying, another placed in solitary confinement with a high-risk pregnancy — are not one offs.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
lili's diary 7 december 2025
lili (@accusedofdancing)
7 dec 2025
on friday simon said that he would like to visit this weekend so i told him to come yesterday, maria would make us tacos. i figured he wanted to continue to help me with the work of gettin...
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December 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
lili's diary 7 december 2025
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I'm old enough to remember when MAGA raised $700K for the white woman who proudly called a 5-year-old boy the N word on camera.
That was in May.
Even then, establishment reeks and "centrists" refused to use the word "Racism" to describe MAGA supporters
Here we are.
www.kptv.com/2025/05/05/m...
That was in May.
Even then, establishment reeks and "centrists" refused to use the word "Racism" to describe MAGA supporters
Here we are.
www.kptv.com/2025/05/05/m...
More than $600K fundraised for woman seen yelling racial slurs at 5-year-old on playground
A white Minnesota mother accused of using racial slurs against a 5-year-old Black boy at a playground has raised over $600,000 for herself on an online fundraiser.
www.kptv.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I'm old enough to remember when MAGA raised $700K for the white woman who proudly called a 5-year-old boy the N word on camera.
That was in May.
Even then, establishment reeks and "centrists" refused to use the word "Racism" to describe MAGA supporters
Here we are.
www.kptv.com/2025/05/05/m...
That was in May.
Even then, establishment reeks and "centrists" refused to use the word "Racism" to describe MAGA supporters
Here we are.
www.kptv.com/2025/05/05/m...
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The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks. n.pr/48oR7tq
National parks fee-free calendar drops MLK Day, Juneteenth and adds Trump's birthday
The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks. n.pr/48oR7tq
lili's diary 6 december 2025
lili (@accusedofdancing)
lili's diary 6 december 2025
i was listening to a song on the sharon jones and the dap kings holiday soul party album while i was washing the dishes yesterday and was so overcome by memories of chris...
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December 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
lili's diary 6 december 2025
OPPOSE S.3283, THE EXCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP ACT, PROPOSING THAT US CITIZENS HOLDING A SECOND PASSPORT BE STRIPPED OF THEIR CITIZENSHIP 🇺🇸🌎🇺🇸
Statement on Senator Moreno’s Unconstitutional Citizenship Proposal
Democrats Abroad strives to provide Americans abroad a Democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
OPPOSE S.3283, THE EXCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP ACT, PROPOSING THAT US CITIZENS HOLDING A SECOND PASSPORT BE STRIPPED OF THEIR CITIZENSHIP 🇺🇸🌎🇺🇸
lili's diary 5 december 2025
lili (@accusedofdancing)
lili's diary 5 december 2025
jesus took me to the mall to buy a scarf for maria and i was like oh look at the pretty ribbons! and children's books!
you can tell i don't get out too much i told h...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
lili's diary 5 december 2025
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It’s now official: Trump has pardoned one of the world’s most notorious drug traffickers. Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of drug trafficking last year in the U.S. and sentenced to 45 years in prison. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It’s now official: Trump has pardoned one of the world’s most notorious drug traffickers. Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of drug trafficking last year in the U.S. and sentenced to 45 years in prison. 1/