@macparallelit.bsky.social
Retired educator, proud feminist, amateur photographer, solo traveler, desert dweller who is growing wild.
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The Department of Homeland Security signed a $140M contract to purchase 6 Boeing 737 planes that the agency will use for deportations. DHS signed the deal with Daedalus Aviation a Virginia based company who also signed a separate, $1B contract to support self-deportations.
tinyurl.com/3vzdnfws
tinyurl.com/3vzdnfws
Homeland Security Dept. buying Boeing 737s for ICE deportations
The Trump administration has aimed to deport 1 million immigrants from the United States in President Donald Trump's first year back in the White House.
tinyurl.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Department of Homeland Security signed a $140M contract to purchase 6 Boeing 737 planes that the agency will use for deportations. DHS signed the deal with Daedalus Aviation a Virginia based company who also signed a separate, $1B contract to support self-deportations.
tinyurl.com/3vzdnfws
tinyurl.com/3vzdnfws
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The privatized immigration system is paid per body.
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
Private Prison Companies’ Enormous Windfall: Who Stands to Gain as ICE Expands
For years private prison companies have been an important partner for ICE as the government carries out its immigration agenda.
www.brennancenter.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The privatized immigration system is paid per body.
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
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I love that you're running for Senate Jasmine, but also love James Talarico. @jamestalarico.bsky.social . can one of you drop out and run for Governor? You both are amazing candidates!
December 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I love that you're running for Senate Jasmine, but also love James Talarico. @jamestalarico.bsky.social . can one of you drop out and run for Governor? You both are amazing candidates!
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California asked the Trump Administration back in February to request relief from Congress for the Los Angeles fires.
Nearly 11 months later, Trump has failed to send Congress that request — and his FEMA won't even schedule a meeting to discuss it.
Nearly 11 months later, Trump has failed to send Congress that request — and his FEMA won't even schedule a meeting to discuss it.
December 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
California asked the Trump Administration back in February to request relief from Congress for the Los Angeles fires.
Nearly 11 months later, Trump has failed to send Congress that request — and his FEMA won't even schedule a meeting to discuss it.
Nearly 11 months later, Trump has failed to send Congress that request — and his FEMA won't even schedule a meeting to discuss it.
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So the farmers who voted AGAINST financial programs for the needy are going to accept money from the very person that stole it from them because in their minds they deserve it. F those farmers who voted and support the GOP.
December 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
So the farmers who voted AGAINST financial programs for the needy are going to accept money from the very person that stole it from them because in their minds they deserve it. F those farmers who voted and support the GOP.
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If they pretend they haven’t heard about the story of the day, end the interview right there.
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
If they pretend they haven’t heard about the story of the day, end the interview right there.
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
“I’m sorry, Senator, we wanted to get your perspective on this story, but it seems you’re not fully aware of what’s going on.”
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@cnn.com, keep inviting Katie Miller on your shows. Have her on every night with Scott Jennings and Abby Phillip.
Let people listen to her, unfiltered.
Trust me, this is how you own the libs and destroy the woke. Katie is TOTALLY normal and effective, and the majority LOVES her.
I swear!
Let people listen to her, unfiltered.
Trust me, this is how you own the libs and destroy the woke. Katie is TOTALLY normal and effective, and the majority LOVES her.
I swear!
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 AM
@cnn.com, keep inviting Katie Miller on your shows. Have her on every night with Scott Jennings and Abby Phillip.
Let people listen to her, unfiltered.
Trust me, this is how you own the libs and destroy the woke. Katie is TOTALLY normal and effective, and the majority LOVES her.
I swear!
Let people listen to her, unfiltered.
Trust me, this is how you own the libs and destroy the woke. Katie is TOTALLY normal and effective, and the majority LOVES her.
I swear!
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Putin/Trump had a secret plot to whisk the criminal Bolsonaro off to criminal corrupt Putin puppet Trump's Mar a Lago, to escape justice for his Russian backed Fascist Authoritarian seditious insurrection, just like Trump's Russian backed insurrection in DC. Trump escaped Justice due to CORRUPT GOP!
November 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Putin/Trump had a secret plot to whisk the criminal Bolsonaro off to criminal corrupt Putin puppet Trump's Mar a Lago, to escape justice for his Russian backed Fascist Authoritarian seditious insurrection, just like Trump's Russian backed insurrection in DC. Trump escaped Justice due to CORRUPT GOP!
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Now here’s the kind of news you drop going into a long holiday weekend. Maybe no one will notice. 🤡
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Now here’s the kind of news you drop going into a long holiday weekend. Maybe no one will notice. 🤡
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Oh hey, I found the war on christmas
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Unbelievable. Trump-aligned figures are now trying to raid the U.S. Treasury by turning their own criminal and unethical conduct into giant payout claims and the DOJ is actually entertaining it.
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Unbelievable. Trump-aligned figures are now trying to raid the U.S. Treasury by turning their own criminal and unethical conduct into giant payout claims and the DOJ is actually entertaining it.
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JD Vance's half-brother has lost by an overwhelming margin as he tried to become the mayor of Cincinnati.
Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval wins reelection.
Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval wins reelection.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
JD Vance's half-brother has lost by an overwhelming margin as he tried to become the mayor of Cincinnati.
Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval wins reelection.
Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval wins reelection.
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Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
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it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
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NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
October 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
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I see that CBS chose not to air this part. It probably explains much of what they did decide to air.
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I see that CBS chose not to air this part. It probably explains much of what they did decide to air.
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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Just sayin.
Kash Patel in 2023: “I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought.”
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Just sayin.
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House Republicans are currently enjoying something most Americans will never get in their entire careers – more than a month of paid vacation.
October 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
House Republicans are currently enjoying something most Americans will never get in their entire careers – more than a month of paid vacation.
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meal.
No one went hungry in the presence of Jesus, and no one should live with food scarcity in a land filled with supposed Christians.
SNAP is an expression of compassion for the multitudes here, for the harassed and helpless crowds whose families call this place home...
No one went hungry in the presence of Jesus, and no one should live with food scarcity in a land filled with supposed Christians.
SNAP is an expression of compassion for the multitudes here, for the harassed and helpless crowds whose families call this place home...
October 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
meal.
No one went hungry in the presence of Jesus, and no one should live with food scarcity in a land filled with supposed Christians.
SNAP is an expression of compassion for the multitudes here, for the harassed and helpless crowds whose families call this place home...
No one went hungry in the presence of Jesus, and no one should live with food scarcity in a land filled with supposed Christians.
SNAP is an expression of compassion for the multitudes here, for the harassed and helpless crowds whose families call this place home...
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🔥 🇨🇦 👇🏽The premier of Ontario responds to Trump’s claim the anti-tariffs ad is fake by posting the original Reagan speech showing it isn’t.
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🔥 🇨🇦 👇🏽The premier of Ontario responds to Trump’s claim the anti-tariffs ad is fake by posting the original Reagan speech showing it isn’t.
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...