hms85
@hms85.bsky.social
progressive voter, advocate for national single-payer health care
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Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538, activists say
Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538, activists say
With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult.
dlvr.it
January 11, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538, activists say
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In an email to employees, CEO Andrew Levy said that Avelo’s arrangement with the government had only offered “short-term benefits” at a cost to the company’s long-term reputation. trib.al/MzaVf8D
Airline Cuts Ties to ICE Because Deportation Flights Are Bad Business
Avelo Airlines will no longer be carrying out deportation flights.
trib.al
January 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
In an email to employees, CEO Andrew Levy said that Avelo’s arrangement with the government had only offered “short-term benefits” at a cost to the company’s long-term reputation. trib.al/MzaVf8D
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Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
‘We Must Stop Tinkering Around the Edges’: Van Hollen Makes Case for Medicare for All Amid ACA Fight www.commondreams.org/news/van-hol...
‘We Must Stop Tinkering Around the Edges’: Van Hollen Makes Case for Medicare for All Amid ACA Fight | Common Dreams
Democratic US Sen. Chris Van Hollen became the latest lawmaker
to champion Medicare for All as the solution to the country's
healthcare woes.
www.commondreams.org
January 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
‘We Must Stop Tinkering Around the Edges’: Van Hollen Makes Case for Medicare for All Amid ACA Fight www.commondreams.org/news/van-hol...
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yeah they’re just grabbing random people at bus stops there is absolutely no attempt to even give the pretense that this is about immigration anymore. it is absolutely just a military occupation
Not an exaggeration at all to say that the feeling in Minneapolis is that the entire metro area is being treated as occupied territory by federal agents. Impossible to overstate how overwhelmingly people here do not like it. This does not feel sustainable.
January 10, 2026 at 1:07 AM
yeah they’re just grabbing random people at bus stops there is absolutely no attempt to even give the pretense that this is about immigration anymore. it is absolutely just a military occupation
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Local assisted living facilities are taking additional security measures because the residents don’t want their care to be interrupted when ICE abducts their staff. Schools are closed for the safety of students, faculty, and staff. There is no facet of society or stage of life unaffected.
Not an exaggeration at all to say that the feeling in Minneapolis is that the entire metro area is being treated as occupied territory by federal agents. Impossible to overstate how overwhelmingly people here do not like it. This does not feel sustainable.
January 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Local assisted living facilities are taking additional security measures because the residents don’t want their care to be interrupted when ICE abducts their staff. Schools are closed for the safety of students, faculty, and staff. There is no facet of society or stage of life unaffected.
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there will not be rest for the wicked
We're at the scene of a protest in downtown Minneapolis outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, where ICE agents are believed to be staying. Photographer Alex Kormann estimates at least 1,000 people are in attendance.
January 10, 2026 at 2:40 AM
there will not be rest for the wicked
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“I’ve deposed thousands of police officers. ICE agents do not have absolute immunity.”
Misconduct expert says state has the right to charge ICE officer who killed Renee Good
Alas, the FBI's takeover of the investigation could make it difficult.
www.motherjones.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
“I’ve deposed thousands of police officers. ICE agents do not have absolute immunity.”
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On the eve of 1000+ rapid response "Ice Out for Good" protests, here's our generation's phil ochs/bob dylan/john prine/you get the idea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=El0C...
Good vs. Ice
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:09 AM
On the eve of 1000+ rapid response "Ice Out for Good" protests, here's our generation's phil ochs/bob dylan/john prine/you get the idea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=El0C...
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Here's the map after 24 hours of launch. Find your event or get one up here: www.mobilize.us/map/?tag_ids...
January 10, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Here's the map after 24 hours of launch. Find your event or get one up here: www.mobilize.us/map/?tag_ids...
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What Was 2025's Top Story? www.medpagetoday.com/Surveys/119183
What Was 2025's Top Story?
Top stories in 2025 were too numerous to count but included a <a href='https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/publichealth/119081' target='_blank'>measles resurgence</a>, mass <a href='https:/
www.medpagetoday.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
What Was 2025's Top Story? www.medpagetoday.com/Surveys/119183
What Was 2025's Top Story? www.medpagetoday.com/Surveys/119183
What Was 2025's Top Story?
Top stories in 2025 were too numerous to count but included a <a href='https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/publichealth/119081' target='_blank'>measles resurgence</a>, mass <a href='https:/
www.medpagetoday.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
What Was 2025's Top Story? www.medpagetoday.com/Surveys/119183
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Schumer says Senate will vote on Venezuela authorization ‘this week’
Schumer says Senate will vote on Venezuela authorization ‘this week’
The Senate minority leader said he hopes Congress will block the Trump administration from taking further action in Venezuela.
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Schumer says Senate will vote on Venezuela authorization ‘this week’
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No Kings, No War.
Take Action: Stop Trump’s War in Venezuela
Demand your Member of Congress do everything in their power to stop Trump’s escalating attacks against Venezuela.
act.indivisible.org
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
No Kings, No War.
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We must focus on lowering costs for the American people, not starting new wars on a whim with no tangible strategy.
January 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
We must focus on lowering costs for the American people, not starting new wars on a whim with no tangible strategy.
I'm waiting to hear the civilian casualty toll from this illegal takeover of Venezuela.
“We fear that the result of Mr. Trump’s adventurism is increased suffering for Venezuelans, rising regional instability and lasting damage for America’s interests around the world.
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.”
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.”
Trump says US captured Venezuela’s president and plans to “run the country”
Trump did not request congressional approval for the attack, saying "Congress has a tendency to leak."
www.motherjones.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I'm waiting to hear the civilian casualty toll from this illegal takeover of Venezuela.
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“We fear that the result of Mr. Trump’s adventurism is increased suffering for Venezuelans, rising regional instability and lasting damage for America’s interests around the world.
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.”
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.”
Trump says US captured Venezuela’s president and plans to “run the country”
Trump did not request congressional approval for the attack, saying "Congress has a tendency to leak."
www.motherjones.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
“We fear that the result of Mr. Trump’s adventurism is increased suffering for Venezuelans, rising regional instability and lasting damage for America’s interests around the world.
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.”
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.”
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Donald Trump’s reckless intervention in Venezuela ft.trib.al/iwDHNXx | opinion
Donald Trump’s reckless intervention in Venezuela
Few will mourn Maduro’s ousting, but its manner sets a dangerous precedent
ft.trib.al
January 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Donald Trump’s reckless intervention in Venezuela ft.trib.al/iwDHNXx | opinion