EdinColorado
@edincolorado.bsky.social
Science nerd, scholar, unrepentant educator, lover of dogs, social justice, outdoors and great live music. I oppose ethnic cleansing or genocide in the name of any nation, political party, or religion & I block solicitations for money.
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Rankings :: Legatum Prosperity Index 2023
Over the last ten years the Legatum Institute, through the Legatum Prosperity Index™, has tracked the journey of 167 nations in order to answer these questions. The results explain how and why nations
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Don't know why this says "2016." link is to the 2023 report. Download the PDF while you can. We move lower in the rankings with censorship and information access each day.
Don't know why this says "2016." link is to the 2023 report. Download the PDF while you can. We move lower in the rankings with censorship and information access each day.
I don't believe these concentration camps corporate media are too scared to call by that name were intended to temporarily house "illegal immigrants." They are to house political dissidents starting with those who demand respect of our Constitutional Bill of Rights.
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Infographic: ICE Is Expanding Its Detention Network
This chart shows the number of ICE detention centers in the United States, by fiscal year.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I don't believe these concentration camps corporate media are too scared to call by that name were intended to temporarily house "illegal immigrants." They are to house political dissidents starting with those who demand respect of our Constitutional Bill of Rights.
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Our First Amendment Rights, our access to information, and our entire Bill of rights are under attack by the government of Israel. Our greatest danger is two cartel parties cowardly enough to sell that government what they want: to shadow-govern U.S. citizens.
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U.S. Envoys Refused to Report "Apocalyptic" Conditions in Gaza. Exclusive Photos Show the Reality They Suppressed
The U.S. embassy in Jerusalem suppressed a February 2024 report on northern Gaza because it “lacked balance.” These photos from the UN fact finding trip are visual evidence of the conditions.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Our First Amendment Rights, our access to information, and our entire Bill of rights are under attack by the government of Israel. Our greatest danger is two cartel parties cowardly enough to sell that government what they want: to shadow-govern U.S. citizens.
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"AI's are people." just like "Corporations are people."
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Accountable?? Oh no no no!!!!
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Accountable?? Oh no no no!!!!
Was Alex Pretti fired from nursing job for misconduct? Here's the truth
After Pretti was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents, his family and friends said he became the target of a smear campaign.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
"AI's are people." just like "Corporations are people."
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Accountable?? Oh no no no!!!!
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Accountable?? Oh no no no!!!!
Corrupt parties can ONLY produce corrupt governments. There are NO EXCEPTIONS, and don't let partisan stooges gaslight you into believing otherwise. Corrupt parties also produce lawless nations unfit and unsafe to live in.
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DraftKings and FanDuel spending millions on 2026 midterms, new filings reveal
The two largest online sports gambling companies, DraftKings and FanDuel, have already spent millions of dollars on the 2026 midterm elections, according to FEC disclosures filed on Friday.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Corrupt parties can ONLY produce corrupt governments. There are NO EXCEPTIONS, and don't let partisan stooges gaslight you into believing otherwise. Corrupt parties also produce lawless nations unfit and unsafe to live in.
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We should stop falsely calling them a "Party." They seem basically a ruling class mafia gang with international nation-cells for weapons, looting & human trafficking, and no interest in real governance, much less law & order other than remaining above it.
We should stop falsely calling them a "Party." They seem basically a ruling class mafia gang with international nation-cells for weapons, looting & human trafficking, and no interest in real governance, much less law & order other than remaining above it.
Republicans Cut Your Healthcare To Fund ICE And Give Tax Cuts To Musk: Follow The Money
Musk donates millions to Trump and Republicans
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February 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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We should stop falsely calling them a "Party." They seem basically a ruling class mafia gang with international nation-cells for weapons, looting & human trafficking, and no interest in real governance, much less law & order other than remaining above it.
We should stop falsely calling them a "Party." They seem basically a ruling class mafia gang with international nation-cells for weapons, looting & human trafficking, and no interest in real governance, much less law & order other than remaining above it.
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Don't let the corrupt Congressmen who voted to create this secret police arm of occupation claim "we didn't know." F--k the partisan stooges of both parties trying to cover for them & their tech donors! They KNEW exactly what they were creating and its purpose.
Don't let the corrupt Congressmen who voted to create this secret police arm of occupation claim "we didn't know." F--k the partisan stooges of both parties trying to cover for them & their tech donors! They KNEW exactly what they were creating and its purpose.
ICE’s surveillance app is a techno-authoritarian nightmare | Moustafa Bayoumi
Mobile Fortify lets agents obtain vast amounts of information on anyone by scanning their face
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January 31, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Don't let the corrupt Congressmen who voted to create this secret police arm of occupation claim "we didn't know." F--k the partisan stooges of both parties trying to cover for them & their tech donors! They KNEW exactly what they were creating and its purpose.
Don't let the corrupt Congressmen who voted to create this secret police arm of occupation claim "we didn't know." F--k the partisan stooges of both parties trying to cover for them & their tech donors! They KNEW exactly what they were creating and its purpose.
Perhaps creating a "Department of Justice" that subverts the nation's courts isn't the role model many governments will choose to emulate.
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Civil Rights Groups Fight to End Trump's 'Lawless' Courthouse Arrests Nationwide | Common Dreams
“The administration’s reckless courthouse arrest policy is an affront to justice, designed to sabotage the immigration court system and force people to abandon their lawful claims," said one plaintiff...
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January 31, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Perhaps creating a "Department of Justice" that subverts the nation's courts isn't the role model many governments will choose to emulate.
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Bondi Demands Walz Turn Over Minnesota Voter Rolls to 'Restore Rule of Law' to State www.commondreams.org/news/pam-bon...
"Give us your citizens' voter information, or we'll continue to keep murdering your citizens. Even if you give it, we might continue murdering anyway."
"Give us your citizens' voter information, or we'll continue to keep murdering your citizens. Even if you give it, we might continue murdering anyway."
Bondi Demands Walz Turn Over Minnesota Voter Rolls to 'Restore Rule of Law' to State | Common Dreams
US Attorney General Pam Bondi is demanding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hand over voter rolls, claiming it will ensure free and fair elections. Critics call it a "shakedown" and fear it's a ploy to spr...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Bondi Demands Walz Turn Over Minnesota Voter Rolls to 'Restore Rule of Law' to State www.commondreams.org/news/pam-bon...
"Give us your citizens' voter information, or we'll continue to keep murdering your citizens. Even if you give it, we might continue murdering anyway."
"Give us your citizens' voter information, or we'll continue to keep murdering your citizens. Even if you give it, we might continue murdering anyway."
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And YES THEY DO! Wasserman-Schultz, Hakeem Jeffries, Kirsten Gillibrand, Joh Fetterman, and Henry Cuellar seem the immoral core of this "Party." They view their rank and file with moral fiber and laudable objectives as useful idiots for keeping the rulers in power.
And YES THEY DO! Wasserman-Schultz, Hakeem Jeffries, Kirsten Gillibrand, Joh Fetterman, and Henry Cuellar seem the immoral core of this "Party." They view their rank and file with moral fiber and laudable objectives as useful idiots for keeping the rulers in power.
How Democrats Are Enabling ICE
Trump’s immigration police will not be reined in by a party refusing to mount a real opposition.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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And YES THEY DO! Wasserman-Schultz, Hakeem Jeffries, Kirsten Gillibrand, Joh Fetterman, and Henry Cuellar seem the immoral core of this "Party." They view their rank and file with moral fiber and laudable objectives as useful idiots for keeping the rulers in power.
And YES THEY DO! Wasserman-Schultz, Hakeem Jeffries, Kirsten Gillibrand, Joh Fetterman, and Henry Cuellar seem the immoral core of this "Party." They view their rank and file with moral fiber and laudable objectives as useful idiots for keeping the rulers in power.
Efforts by the maleficent to sow division, distrust, and alienation bear poisoned fruit.
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Infographic: Fewer People Are Engaging With Differing Political Views
This chart shows the share of adults using sources of information with a different political leaning from their own at least weekly.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Efforts by the maleficent to sow division, distrust, and alienation bear poisoned fruit.
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The Key to Minneapolis’s Successful ICE Resistance newrepublic.com/article/2054... via @newrepublic.com
Caring for neighbors is a great way to stand against autocracy. This awareness of attempts to cut us off from our friends, calling the attempt out in-your-face-loudly & refusing to join: GREAT!
Caring for neighbors is a great way to stand against autocracy. This awareness of attempts to cut us off from our friends, calling the attempt out in-your-face-loudly & refusing to join: GREAT!
The Key to Minneapolis’s Successful ICE Resistance
The city’s rapid mobilization against ICE was aided greatly by a community with well-worn connections and a tradition of mutual aid. You can—and should—start building this resilience where you live.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The Key to Minneapolis’s Successful ICE Resistance newrepublic.com/article/2054... via @newrepublic.com
Caring for neighbors is a great way to stand against autocracy. This awareness of attempts to cut us off from our friends, calling the attempt out in-your-face-loudly & refusing to join: GREAT!
Caring for neighbors is a great way to stand against autocracy. This awareness of attempts to cut us off from our friends, calling the attempt out in-your-face-loudly & refusing to join: GREAT!
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This has gone on long enough. And yes, "Do Nothing Democrats," it could not have happened without your subservient obedience to your donors while those who chose to do something chose to do evil.
Regardless of the origin, it's true.
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This has gone on long enough. And yes, "Do Nothing Democrats," it could not have happened without your subservient obedience to your donors while those who chose to do something chose to do evil.
Regardless of the origin, it's true.
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How Trump's moves could dramatically reshape the scientific workforce
Threats to funding and cuts to diversity efforts are putting pressure on the pipeline of new scientists
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January 22, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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This has gone on long enough. And yes, "Do Nothing Democrats," it could not have happened without your subservient obedience to your donors while those who chose to do something chose to do evil.
Regardless of the origin, it's true.
tartarus.org/martin/essay...
This has gone on long enough. And yes, "Do Nothing Democrats," it could not have happened without your subservient obedience to your donors while those who chose to do something chose to do evil.
Regardless of the origin, it's true.
tartarus.org/martin/essay...
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"Gavin Newsom flew to Davos to tell European leaders to “buck up.” .... Meanwhile, back home, he leads no protests. He calls for no shutdown. Running his mouth in Davos but refusing to put his ass on the line in America."
Gavin is the Hakeem of governors.
"Gavin Newsom flew to Davos to tell European leaders to “buck up.” .... Meanwhile, back home, he leads no protests. He calls for no shutdown. Running his mouth in Davos but refusing to put his ass on the line in America."
Gavin is the Hakeem of governors.
A Simple, Very Hard Thing to Do
8 days of calls. It's not likely. But it's possible. Here's who to call.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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"Gavin Newsom flew to Davos to tell European leaders to “buck up.” .... Meanwhile, back home, he leads no protests. He calls for no shutdown. Running his mouth in Davos but refusing to put his ass on the line in America."
Gavin is the Hakeem of governors.
"Gavin Newsom flew to Davos to tell European leaders to “buck up.” .... Meanwhile, back home, he leads no protests. He calls for no shutdown. Running his mouth in Davos but refusing to put his ass on the line in America."
Gavin is the Hakeem of governors.
So grateful for Independent news AND Independent voters!
Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza; Netanyahu joins Trump’s “Board of Peace”; DOJ subpoenas top Minnesota Democrats for obstructing ICE
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Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza; Netanyahu joins Trump’s “Board of Peace”; DOJ subpoenas top Minnesota Democrats for obstructing ICE
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Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza; Netanyahu joins Trump’s “Board of Peace”; DOJ subpoenas top Minnesota Democrats for obstructing ICE
Drop Site Daily: January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM
So grateful for Independent news AND Independent voters!
Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza; Netanyahu joins Trump’s “Board of Peace”; DOJ subpoenas top Minnesota Democrats for obstructing ICE
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Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza; Netanyahu joins Trump’s “Board of Peace”; DOJ subpoenas top Minnesota Democrats for obstructing ICE
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After the "progressive caucus" of the Democratic Party knifed the progressive candidate in the back, their "anointed one" was elected, indicted, convicted of bribery, Trump-pardoned, and he is responsible for the ICE occupation of MN, but not his TX residency.
After the "progressive caucus" of the Democratic Party knifed the progressive candidate in the back, their "anointed one" was elected, indicted, convicted of bribery, Trump-pardoned, and he is responsible for the ICE occupation of MN, but not his TX residency.
ICE’s Deportation Regime Gets An Okay From Trump’s Favorite Democrat
Democratic leaders are ignoring calls to abolish ICE and seeking to keep the agency’s funds steady through 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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After the "progressive caucus" of the Democratic Party knifed the progressive candidate in the back, their "anointed one" was elected, indicted, convicted of bribery, Trump-pardoned, and he is responsible for the ICE occupation of MN, but not his TX residency.
After the "progressive caucus" of the Democratic Party knifed the progressive candidate in the back, their "anointed one" was elected, indicted, convicted of bribery, Trump-pardoned, and he is responsible for the ICE occupation of MN, but not his TX residency.
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Well of course it was a sham. These are people who will ruin your life, kill you or your fellow neighbors, and lie about it to anyone who will listen.
Well of course it was a sham. These are people who will ruin your life, kill you or your fellow neighbors, and lie about it to anyone who will listen.
FBI Raid on WaPo Reporter’s Home Was Based on Sham Pretext
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to rescind rules protecting journalists are being used as a cudgel to attack the First Amendment.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Well of course it was a sham. These are people who will ruin your life, kill you or your fellow neighbors, and lie about it to anyone who will listen.
Well of course it was a sham. These are people who will ruin your life, kill you or your fellow neighbors, and lie about it to anyone who will listen.
I wonder if Virginia will be on the ICE hit list next? In three days, new Governor Abigail Spanberger shook out the claws Netanyahu had sunk into controlling their universities and sent them packing. Can't imagine that won't bring retribution. She's brilliant. Need more like her.
January 20, 2026 at 8:59 AM
I wonder if Virginia will be on the ICE hit list next? In three days, new Governor Abigail Spanberger shook out the claws Netanyahu had sunk into controlling their universities and sent them packing. Can't imagine that won't bring retribution. She's brilliant. Need more like her.
“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?
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Or the question should be: which politicians are selling out their Country, Constituents, and Constitution & to whom? Who hates our free press and rights to protest the most?.
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Or the question should be: which politicians are selling out their Country, Constituents, and Constitution & to whom? Who hates our free press and rights to protest the most?.
“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?
Establishment Democrats are refusing to take a bold stance by accpeting the increasingly popular position of "Abolish ICE."
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January 20, 2026 at 7:44 AM
“Abolish ICE” Is More Popular Than Ever. How Will Democrats Drop the Ball This Time?
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Or the question should be: which politicians are selling out their Country, Constituents, and Constitution & to whom? Who hates our free press and rights to protest the most?.
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Or the question should be: which politicians are selling out their Country, Constituents, and Constitution & to whom? Who hates our free press and rights to protest the most?.
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On the other hand, I found new VA Governor Abigail Spanberger's address today brilliant and uplifting, as was Zohran Mamdani's MLK Day address. There are too few of these.
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On the other hand, I found new VA Governor Abigail Spanberger's address today brilliant and uplifting, as was Zohran Mamdani's MLK Day address. There are too few of these.
Is a pardon for Tina Peters coming? Colorado governor confirms he is weighing options
Gov. Jared Polis on Friday strongly indicated he is considering clemency for Tina Peters, the former county clerk convicted of a security breach at her election office.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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On the other hand, I found new VA Governor Abigail Spanberger's address today brilliant and uplifting, as was Zohran Mamdani's MLK Day address. There are too few of these.
www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/01/19/i...
On the other hand, I found new VA Governor Abigail Spanberger's address today brilliant and uplifting, as was Zohran Mamdani's MLK Day address. There are too few of these.
Bravo!
The first thing Virginia Spanberger did after being sworn in as Governor of Virginia was repeal Youngkin’s executive order requiring state and local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE.
This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.
This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.
January 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Every time I see well-dressed toxic politicians piously justifying the use of ICE to terrorize our citizens and "cautioning" not to defund ICE, I sense I'm watching the very people who will be seated as defendants at Nuremberg II. Can't happen soon enough.
Every time I see well-dressed toxic politicians piously justifying the use of ICE to terrorize our citizens and "cautioning" not to defund ICE, I sense I'm watching the very people who will be seated as defendants at Nuremberg II. Can't happen soon enough.
Blueprint for Justice: Nuremberg Trials Show How To Hold Trump Regime Accountable
The Nuremberg Trials exhibit at the World War II Museum in New Orleans shows how to hold the Trump regime and ICE agents accountable.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Every time I see well-dressed toxic politicians piously justifying the use of ICE to terrorize our citizens and "cautioning" not to defund ICE, I sense I'm watching the very people who will be seated as defendants at Nuremberg II. Can't happen soon enough.
Every time I see well-dressed toxic politicians piously justifying the use of ICE to terrorize our citizens and "cautioning" not to defund ICE, I sense I'm watching the very people who will be seated as defendants at Nuremberg II. Can't happen soon enough.
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"Democrats," this hardly sounds like an an immigration solution, now, does it?
The Netanyahu government wants Americans’ First Amendment rights gone. So does EVERY person who voted to create this abomination. It's to take away Americans citizens Bill of Rights.
"Democrats," this hardly sounds like an an immigration solution, now, does it?
The Netanyahu government wants Americans’ First Amendment rights gone. So does EVERY person who voted to create this abomination. It's to take away Americans citizens Bill of Rights.
Shadow Contractors Are Training ICE’s Attack Teams
ICE is spending big on firearms, munitions, and politically connected weapons training firms to further militarize its forces.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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"Democrats," this hardly sounds like an an immigration solution, now, does it?
The Netanyahu government wants Americans’ First Amendment rights gone. So does EVERY person who voted to create this abomination. It's to take away Americans citizens Bill of Rights.
"Democrats," this hardly sounds like an an immigration solution, now, does it?
The Netanyahu government wants Americans’ First Amendment rights gone. So does EVERY person who voted to create this abomination. It's to take away Americans citizens Bill of Rights.
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In Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters
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January 19, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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This government and the parties that form it have no credibility with its own people. So it is difficult to imagine what it will take to regain credibility with former allies.
This government and the parties that form it have no credibility with its own people. So it is difficult to imagine what it will take to regain credibility with former allies.
There Is No Enemy Like A Friend Betrayed – Peter Navarro And Canada
Trump’s current tariff religion was started by Peter Navarro, who was discovered in a pile of unread authors by Trump’s son-in-law.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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This government and the parties that form it have no credibility with its own people. So it is difficult to imagine what it will take to regain credibility with former allies.
This government and the parties that form it have no credibility with its own people. So it is difficult to imagine what it will take to regain credibility with former allies.