J Bean
@jbeanz120.bsky.social
I'm here to crush fascists and watch cute animal videos, not necessarily in that order.
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Democrats spend too much time worrying about threats by Trump & GOP, and not enough time on offense. Hillary Clinton is demonstrating the type of pushback Democrats should use every day. On Thursday, Hillary effectively told GOP Rep. James Comer, “Put up or shut up.”
bit.ly/4qgkYtx
bit.ly/4qgkYtx
“If you want this fight . . . let’s have it . . . in public.”
February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Democrats spend too much time worrying about threats by Trump & GOP, and not enough time on offense. Hillary Clinton is demonstrating the type of pushback Democrats should use every day. On Thursday, Hillary effectively told GOP Rep. James Comer, “Put up or shut up.”
bit.ly/4qgkYtx
bit.ly/4qgkYtx
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GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
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Lord of the Rings: Gandalf's "You Shall Not Pass!" Iconic Scene
YouTube video by BingeableBites
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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when people show you who they are, believe them bsky.app/profile/acal...
if anyone ever wondered what side they'd be on in Jesus' story, now we know
February 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
when people show you who they are, believe them bsky.app/profile/acal...
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If someone is concerned about ICE potentially scaring away voters, it would make sense to volunteer as a poll watcher or organize something akin to the escorts at abortion clinics. But I'm sure the OP is doing something like that and not just doom posting. Right.
February 4, 2026 at 6:44 PM
If someone is concerned about ICE potentially scaring away voters, it would make sense to volunteer as a poll watcher or organize something akin to the escorts at abortion clinics. But I'm sure the OP is doing something like that and not just doom posting. Right.
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I need all my doomer friends to get a grip. At a minimum, use conditional language, like ”He will try to do X.” Stop giving away your power as an American. This country got through a revolution, a civil war, a couple of world wars and a shit ton of other badness. We will get through this too. 1/2
February 5, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I need all my doomer friends to get a grip. At a minimum, use conditional language, like ”He will try to do X.” Stop giving away your power as an American. This country got through a revolution, a civil war, a couple of world wars and a shit ton of other badness. We will get through this too. 1/2
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
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My favorite part in the Ken Burns American Revolution series is right at the end when one of the historians says "it's obvious that Thomas Jefferson did not believe that all men are created. But I do"
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 AM
My favorite part in the Ken Burns American Revolution series is right at the end when one of the historians says "it's obvious that Thomas Jefferson did not believe that all men are created. But I do"
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Secretary Noem needs to be impeached and she must be held accountable for the viciousness she has unleashed on our communities.
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Secretary Noem needs to be impeached and she must be held accountable for the viciousness she has unleashed on our communities.
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I truly love the people of Minneapolis MN! “We walk the same ground. We’re torn apart. Put down your weapons. Come sing your part” inviting ICE to see all people as humans and to join them in non violence. It’s Whoville from Dr Seuss comes to life - kindness and compassion personified. MN Strong!
February 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
I truly love the people of Minneapolis MN! “We walk the same ground. We’re torn apart. Put down your weapons. Come sing your part” inviting ICE to see all people as humans and to join them in non violence. It’s Whoville from Dr Seuss comes to life - kindness and compassion personified. MN Strong!
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The Truth About the Patriotism and Faith of the American Left
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The Truth About the Patriotism and Faith of the American Left
There’s a common assertion about those of us on the Left by our critics across the aisle or the pew: We don’t love America or God as they do.
open.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Truth About the Patriotism and Faith of the American Left
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open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...
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Timely, important shadow hearing Tuesday 3pm EST on ICE's lawlessness and violence with Senator Blumenthal and @robertgarcia.house.gov.
Please share this link widely all 👇and let's get a big, live audience.
www.youtube.com/live/qsTIJOr...
Please share this link widely all 👇and let's get a big, live audience.
www.youtube.com/live/qsTIJOr...
Examining DHS’ Use of Violence in Immigration Enforcement
YouTube video by Oversight Committee Democrats
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February 2, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Timely, important shadow hearing Tuesday 3pm EST on ICE's lawlessness and violence with Senator Blumenthal and @robertgarcia.house.gov.
Please share this link widely all 👇and let's get a big, live audience.
www.youtube.com/live/qsTIJOr...
Please share this link widely all 👇and let's get a big, live audience.
www.youtube.com/live/qsTIJOr...
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“These acts of violence are actually backfiring because they are drawing more people in to the cycle of organizing and protecting their neighbors.”
Over 200,000 people attended the last ICE watch training. Join us to get the tools you need to exercise your rights: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Over 200,000 people attended the last ICE watch training. Join us to get the tools you need to exercise your rights: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
February 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
“These acts of violence are actually backfiring because they are drawing more people in to the cycle of organizing and protecting their neighbors.”
Over 200,000 people attended the last ICE watch training. Join us to get the tools you need to exercise your rights: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Over 200,000 people attended the last ICE watch training. Join us to get the tools you need to exercise your rights: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Woke 2.0 back with a vengeance. You love to see it.
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Woke 2.0 back with a vengeance. You love to see it.
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Bad Bunny at the Grammys: "Before I say thanks to God, I want to say ICE out. We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans, and we are Americans."
February 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Bad Bunny at the Grammys: "Before I say thanks to God, I want to say ICE out. We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans, and we are Americans."
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Liam made people look. Now don’t look away.
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
February 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Liam made people look. Now don’t look away.
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
We still have children in ICE custody eating bad food, drinking questionable water, living in filthy conditions, and carrying a lifetime of trauma they shouldn’t have to survive.
#FreeTheChildren
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the mods may struggle with the THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND new anti-ICE resistance members. but ICE, numbering a paltry 3000, will be annihilated by them
there’s 12000 people in the signal chats by one estimate and 34000 just signed up in some form or another to start the observer training process. I’m not sure your organizing community is equipped to handle things on that scale
February 1, 2026 at 6:58 AM
the mods may struggle with the THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND new anti-ICE resistance members. but ICE, numbering a paltry 3000, will be annihilated by them
So wholesome.
#Comics4Liam
#Comics4Liam
Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!
February 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
So wholesome.
#Comics4Liam
#Comics4Liam
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The Trumpists will continue to escalate. But in Minneapolis, we can see the limits of MAGA’s assault.
Trump’s authoritarian desires are limitless. But his ability to impose them on America is not.
My new piece for @zeit.de - and some thoughts, since it is in German (gift link):
Trump’s authoritarian desires are limitless. But his ability to impose them on America is not.
My new piece for @zeit.de - and some thoughts, since it is in German (gift link):
US-Regierung: Wie der Widerstand gegen Maga eine Chance hat
Der Minneapolis-Moment offenbart die Schwächen der Trumpisten. Und er zeigt, wo der Widerstand gegen den US-Präsidenten in Zukunft erfolgreich ansetzen kann.
www.zeit.de
January 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The Trumpists will continue to escalate. But in Minneapolis, we can see the limits of MAGA’s assault.
Trump’s authoritarian desires are limitless. But his ability to impose them on America is not.
My new piece for @zeit.de - and some thoughts, since it is in German (gift link):
Trump’s authoritarian desires are limitless. But his ability to impose them on America is not.
My new piece for @zeit.de - and some thoughts, since it is in German (gift link):
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"The roots of America’s neighborism and outrage against tyranny are deepening and spreading, and their green shoots are sprouting. And the fossilized remnants of a bigoted and brutal America — (-) — are heading for the dustbin of history"
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Sunday thought: Green Shoots?
The past week
open.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
"The roots of America’s neighborism and outrage against tyranny are deepening and spreading, and their green shoots are sprouting. And the fossilized remnants of a bigoted and brutal America — (-) — are heading for the dustbin of history"
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...