Ellen Joyce
Ellen Joyce
@ellen66.bsky.social
history professor and cat-lover
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This is terrifying
Presumably, the first Avelo jet had picked up some ICE detainees in Reno before flying to Las Vegas.

ICE keeps detainees shackled during flight at the ankles and wrists. They can't raise their hands.

If the cabin lost pressure, did the masks drop? Did they just hang there, in front of their faces?
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Seems kinda huge:

"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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The U.S. intelligence community concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the killing and dismemberment of a Post columnist, making President Trump's formal dinner for the prince on Tuesday a dramatic step in public rehabilitation. https://wapo.st/3LOwEFn
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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"He encouraged the crowd to take a 'Cabrini pledge,' or a commitment to immigrants the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops endorses..."

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
In honor of a patron saint, Catholic groups pray, protest outside Miami immigration court
An interfaith vigil at the Miami immigration court read names of detainees, promoted the Cabrini pledge and urged volunteers to support immigrants through Miramar Circle of Protection.
www.miamiherald.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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By knocking a hole in his house right before winter and then boasting about spraypainted Home Depot decor, Donald Trump is showing a savvy empathy for the DIY skills of the average American male.
November 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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TWO QUESTIONS FOR AMERICA

1. Do you agree that a child rapist can’t be POTUS?

2. If so, why do you not support an immediate DOJ and FBI investigation to determine if Donald Trump committed the same crime that two of his closest friends for 17 years committed thousands of times?
November 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Rev. Michael Woolf, a faith leader and minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, detained by Illinois State Police while protesting immigration policies outside the Broadview facility in Chicago.

Photo by Jim Vondruska/Reuters
November 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Opinion | Trump is Trump. He likes girls. So what? Nothing to see here. Move on, Dems.
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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“When talking about human trafficking, especially involving minors, we need NUANCE,” says Megyn Kelly.
Fox News be like “Gender is binary but predatory behavior against children runs on a SPECTRUM.”
November 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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At least five people, including faith leaders, were arrested Friday outside the Broadview ICE facility after scuffles erupted with Illinois State Troopers and Cook County sheriff’s police.
Faith leaders among arrested after scuffles erupt during Broadview ICE facility protest
chicago.suntimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Per this footage: It appears faith leaders attempted to march, arm in arm, up to the Chicago-area ICE facility, but were immediately met by police.
Protesters clashing with ICE Goons at Broadview ICE facility just outside of Chicago. Mostly faith based leaders singing and advocating for their release. 🗣️ 📣
November 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Old enough to remember when raping children was a dealbreaker in politics.
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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JD Vance owns a company that buys American real estate and sells it to foreign investors. They specifically target Americans in crisis to buy their property for less than it is worth.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Trump wants to Make America Great Again, but who can deny that America is great now?
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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JEFFREY EPSTEIN: "Only I can take him down."

THE NEW YORK TIMES: "Epstein hinted that he had damaging information on Trump."

Someone help me out here, as I only have a PhD in English. Can you identify where in his statement Epstein merely "hinted" at something?
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Library of Congress buildings are now open to the public, researchers and staff.
Due to Congressional action, Federal Government operations resumed on Thursday, November 13. Library of Congress buildings will open at noon to the public and researchers and staff. Visit www.loc.gov for additional information.
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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NEW: During a Vatican audience, a prominent same-sex couple told Pope Leo XIV they were married.

The pope responded with overwhelming kindness — and a conversation about the day’s Wordle.

This quiet moment may signal something bigger: the kind of Church Pope Leo intends to build.
Pope Leo Meets Prominent Married Gay Couple — And Talks Wordle
The story of Brian and Alex is more than a Wordle moment. It’s a sign of the Church Pope Leo is building.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Something that’s so striking in these emails is how…unimpressive Epstein is. He comes off as a pompous, sub-literate lech. Yes everyone is so mortifyingly solicitous of him! All fawning and flattery! Why?????
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Can we just take a minute and acknowledge that our POTUS is right OUT IN THE OPEN lobbying Congressional members to vote against releasing the Epstein files?! Like... what the fuck else does anyone even need to know?
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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just opening up the new Epstein docs at random:
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM