Gann Herman
@gannherman.bsky.social
Midwest and Alaskan roots, now residing in the US South; grandmother, reader of histories and historical fiction, lover of peace and justice
SHAME ON THEM
Corporations are expected to claim $16 billion in new tax breaks this year for purchases they had already made and put into use before the July passage of the Republican tax law, according to an analysis.
Corporations to claim $16B from retroactive GOP tax break, federal report says
The Republican tax law's bonus depreciation provision is expected to cost $362.7 billion over the next ten years, with corporations claiming $16 billion in new tax breaks this year.
wapo.st
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
SHAME ON THEM
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The plight of Dreamers used to be emblematic of the obvious failures of our immigration system.
Now, they’ve become targets— "betrayed by the only country [they have] ever called home.”
Now, they’ve become targets— "betrayed by the only country [they have] ever called home.”
Then they came for the Dreamers
Immigrants brought here as children were told they wouldn’t be deported. Now, they’re being targeted anyway.
www.motherjones.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The plight of Dreamers used to be emblematic of the obvious failures of our immigration system.
Now, they’ve become targets— "betrayed by the only country [they have] ever called home.”
Now, they’ve become targets— "betrayed by the only country [they have] ever called home.”
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McGovern: He would rather appeal to the highest court in the land to starve people than simply provide them with the food assistance that he is legally obligated to do. That is the Republican policy position. We will give you your food if you let us take away your health care.
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
McGovern: He would rather appeal to the highest court in the land to starve people than simply provide them with the food assistance that he is legally obligated to do. That is the Republican policy position. We will give you your food if you let us take away your health care.
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Since January, Trump's Treasury has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a huge boon for big business and wealthy investors.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Since January, Trump's Treasury has quietly gutted enforcement of the corporate alternative minimum tax — a huge boon for big business and wealthy investors.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
Meanwhile, he's led an all-out assault on Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs that help the poor.
Reverse Robin Hood.
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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The Resistance on patrol👏
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Resistance on patrol👏
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November 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I’d say Georgians are MAD about something the Rs did!
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I’d say Georgians are MAD about something the Rs did!
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Know your rights when voting today.
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Know your rights when voting today.
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Lots of “never Trumper” encomiums to Cheney today. So who was Dick Cheney? The most powerful & dangerous Vice-President in our history, leading us into an unnecessary war, violating legal & political norms, & expanding his own office and secrecy to harmful proportions.
www.rcfp.org/journals/the...
www.rcfp.org/journals/the...
November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Lots of “never Trumper” encomiums to Cheney today. So who was Dick Cheney? The most powerful & dangerous Vice-President in our history, leading us into an unnecessary war, violating legal & political norms, & expanding his own office and secrecy to harmful proportions.
www.rcfp.org/journals/the...
www.rcfp.org/journals/the...
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This is exactly right: it's real violence, but a performance at the same time
You need to see this:
“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This is exactly right: it's real violence, but a performance at the same time
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Week number 454 of peaceful persistent power. Join us on Tuesdays on Zoom! #ncpol #resist #Indivisible
open.substack.com/pub/kziegler...
open.substack.com/pub/kziegler...
Democracy Out Loud #454:Turning point
All we have to do is keep going, keep organizing, and keep the faith.
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Week number 454 of peaceful persistent power. Join us on Tuesdays on Zoom! #ncpol #resist #Indivisible
open.substack.com/pub/kziegler...
open.substack.com/pub/kziegler...
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"Hundreds of Catholic priests, nuns and lay people led a march from a Catholic church in Maywood to the ICE detention center in Broadview..."
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
Faith leaders blocked from sharing Communion with detainees at Broadview ICE center
A large group of Chicago area Catholics marched to the ICE detention center in Broadview Saturday, hoping to share Communion with detainees.
www.fox32chicago.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"Hundreds of Catholic priests, nuns and lay people led a march from a Catholic church in Maywood to the ICE detention center in Broadview..."
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
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Exactly.
Seriously, Judges *do no do things like this*
They don't give their opinion to the media
They don't criticize how SCOTUS works
This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
They don't give their opinion to the media
They don't criticize how SCOTUS works
This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders
www.nytimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Exactly.
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ICE IS DISAPPEARING PEOPLE TO WORK CAMPS
October 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
ICE IS DISAPPEARING PEOPLE TO WORK CAMPS
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We have the timidity of countless corporate and university GCs to thank for the fact DEI is treated as though it were illegal.
lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.
October 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We have the timidity of countless corporate and university GCs to thank for the fact DEI is treated as though it were illegal.
Brave children lead the way✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
BREAKING: Youth leaders in Cicero — a town in Chicago, IL — are leading a protest against ICE.
Ty to @statuscoupnews.bsky.social for being on the ground and sharing this story.
Solidarity with everyone pushing back against the MAGA mafia!!
#50501movement #Chicago #Cisero
Ty to @statuscoupnews.bsky.social for being on the ground and sharing this story.
Solidarity with everyone pushing back against the MAGA mafia!!
#50501movement #Chicago #Cisero
October 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Brave children lead the way✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
Illegal, inhumane, immoral—all of it🥵
ICE tactics in Chicago are escalating.
Crashing into a woman’s car so they can grab her is unconscionable!
Crashing into a woman’s car so they can grab her is unconscionable!
October 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Illegal, inhumane, immoral—all of it🥵
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Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
October 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
Yes, Stephen, we will protest, not riot. We Will Rise Up✊🏼
His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
October 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Yes, Stephen, we will protest, not riot. We Will Rise Up✊🏼
Hey “Christian” Mike, ever heard of ‘thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor’?
What a despicable little man who is lying through his teeth to try to incite violence against Americans who will be peacefully assembling to protest the Trump regime’s anti-democratic rule.
Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "
October 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Hey “Christian” Mike, ever heard of ‘thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor’?
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It was great working with Zeteo’s editors and rigorous fact-checker.
And I’m most grateful they let me say this in the last graf, something I’ve been try to get at with these ICE flights for awhile.
And I’m most grateful they let me say this in the last graf, something I’ve been try to get at with these ICE flights for awhile.
October 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It was great working with Zeteo’s editors and rigorous fact-checker.
And I’m most grateful they let me say this in the last graf, something I’ve been try to get at with these ICE flights for awhile.
And I’m most grateful they let me say this in the last graf, something I’ve been try to get at with these ICE flights for awhile.