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@metatheory.bsky.social
San Franciscan, writer, analyst. Interests: democracy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, cognitive science, art, flowers, pastry.
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Hell on earth, USA.
"Let us go." Immigration attorney Eric Lee shares a drawing by his five-year-old client, stuck in an immigration prison.
January 27, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Hell on earth, USA.
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Please listen to this interview.
"Let us go." Immigration attorney Eric Lee shares a drawing by his five-year-old client, stuck in an immigration prison.
January 27, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Please listen to this interview.
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Here is the child’s drawing.
January 27, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Here is the child’s drawing.
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"Let us go." Immigration attorney Eric Lee shares a drawing by his five-year-old client, stuck in an immigration prison.
January 27, 2026 at 3:42 AM
"Let us go." Immigration attorney Eric Lee shares a drawing by his five-year-old client, stuck in an immigration prison.
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Thanks for becoming a voter. 🗳️
I never voted til I was 34 and it was because I watched the Rodney King trial
January 27, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Thanks for becoming a voter. 🗳️
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People are starting to realize that American democracy really is under threat, and that it’s not just some hysterical exaggeration.
🚨BREAKING: State election leaders and voting rights advocates across the country are blasting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for exploiting the killing of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer to “blackmail” Minnesota into handing over access to its unredacted voter rolls.
‘All-out assault on our democracy:’ Bondi’s Minnesota blackmail letter draws righteous fury from state election leaders
“This isn't leadership. This is blackmail," Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said. "This is the way organized crime works."
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:40 AM
People are starting to realize that American democracy really is under threat, and that it’s not just some hysterical exaggeration.
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AFGE represents over 820,000 workers in nearly every agency of the federal and D.C. governments, spread across over 900 local unions.
January 27, 2026 at 3:41 AM
AFGE represents over 820,000 workers in nearly every agency of the federal and D.C. governments, spread across over 900 local unions.
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BREAKING: The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Demands Resignation or Termination of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller for Smearing Slain AFGE Member Alex Pretti as “Domestic Terrorist” www.afge.org/publication/...
AFGE Demands Resignation or Termination of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller for Smearing Slain AFGE Member Alex Pretti as “Domestic Terrorist”
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
www.afge.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:36 AM
BREAKING: The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Demands Resignation or Termination of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller for Smearing Slain AFGE Member Alex Pretti as “Domestic Terrorist” www.afge.org/publication/...
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I would strongly encourage those who value the scientific & societal legacies of NCAR to offer feedback by March 13. I would expect, under present circumstances, perspectives from industry partners will be especially critical, though everyone's voice is of course important.
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
I would strongly encourage those who value the scientific & societal legacies of NCAR to offer feedback by March 13. I would expect, under present circumstances, perspectives from industry partners will be especially critical, though everyone's voice is of course important.
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Today in Chandler Arizona
(Phoenix area) high school students walked out to PEACEFULLY PROTEST ICE
So proud of them
STAND UP AGAINST ICE
ICE RAIDS ARE ESCALATING IN ARIZONA
OUR SENATORS KELLY & GALLEGO WILL VOTE NO FOR ICE FUNDING BILL
Please call yours
BLOCK ICE FUNDING
202 224-3121
(Phoenix area) high school students walked out to PEACEFULLY PROTEST ICE
So proud of them
STAND UP AGAINST ICE
ICE RAIDS ARE ESCALATING IN ARIZONA
OUR SENATORS KELLY & GALLEGO WILL VOTE NO FOR ICE FUNDING BILL
Please call yours
BLOCK ICE FUNDING
202 224-3121
January 26, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Today in Chandler Arizona
(Phoenix area) high school students walked out to PEACEFULLY PROTEST ICE
So proud of them
STAND UP AGAINST ICE
ICE RAIDS ARE ESCALATING IN ARIZONA
OUR SENATORS KELLY & GALLEGO WILL VOTE NO FOR ICE FUNDING BILL
Please call yours
BLOCK ICE FUNDING
202 224-3121
(Phoenix area) high school students walked out to PEACEFULLY PROTEST ICE
So proud of them
STAND UP AGAINST ICE
ICE RAIDS ARE ESCALATING IN ARIZONA
OUR SENATORS KELLY & GALLEGO WILL VOTE NO FOR ICE FUNDING BILL
Please call yours
BLOCK ICE FUNDING
202 224-3121
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A massive union that represents some of President Donald Trump's immigration agents called on two of the administration's top officials to resign following the killing of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Massive union overseeing Border Patrol demands ouster of Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller
A massive union that represents some of President Donald Trump's immigration agents called on two of the administration's top officials to resign following the killing of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis over the weekend. The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents more than 820,000...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:01 AM
A massive union that represents some of President Donald Trump's immigration agents called on two of the administration's top officials to resign following the killing of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis over the weekend.
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Since September, ICE has shot people 9 times across 5 states. At least 5 people are dead, including 2 Americans in Minneapolis. But when we say ‘abolish ICE,’ we’re called radical. Meanwhile Trump has gutted USAID, the CFPB, the DOE, & more—without anyone calling THAT extreme.
Abolish ICE.
Abolish ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Since September, ICE has shot people 9 times across 5 states. At least 5 people are dead, including 2 Americans in Minneapolis. But when we say ‘abolish ICE,’ we’re called radical. Meanwhile Trump has gutted USAID, the CFPB, the DOE, & more—without anyone calling THAT extreme.
Abolish ICE.
Abolish ICE.
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"He was protesting,"
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 AM
"He was protesting,"
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
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At first I thought the guy in the street was wearing headphones with pink padding, but then I realized that's the color of filters for a gas mask.
Again, an amazing photo. And I found who took it: Alex Kormann, Star Tribune.
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Again, an amazing photo. And I found who took it: Alex Kormann, Star Tribune.
3/
January 27, 2026 at 2:39 AM
At first I thought the guy in the street was wearing headphones with pink padding, but then I realized that's the color of filters for a gas mask.
Again, an amazing photo. And I found who took it: Alex Kormann, Star Tribune.
3/
Again, an amazing photo. And I found who took it: Alex Kormann, Star Tribune.
3/
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RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” plan: going back to a time before vaccines, when thousands of Americans became paralyzed or died from polio.
January 27, 2026 at 2:39 AM
RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” plan: going back to a time before vaccines, when thousands of Americans became paralyzed or died from polio.
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Important: Kash Patel’s egregiously anti-first-amendment statements here and Cam Higby’s claim to have “infiltrated” huge ICE-monitoring chats do NOT mean Signal is somehow “compromised.”
“An asshole manages to get added to some massive + intentionally minimally-screened chats” is not surprising.
“An asshole manages to get added to some massive + intentionally minimally-screened chats” is not surprising.
FBI is investigating Minnesota Signal groups tracking ICE, Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel made the statement after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Important: Kash Patel’s egregiously anti-first-amendment statements here and Cam Higby’s claim to have “infiltrated” huge ICE-monitoring chats do NOT mean Signal is somehow “compromised.”
“An asshole manages to get added to some massive + intentionally minimally-screened chats” is not surprising.
“An asshole manages to get added to some massive + intentionally minimally-screened chats” is not surprising.
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It’s time to investigate.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
January 27, 2026 at 1:44 AM
It’s time to investigate.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
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Liam himself is five goddamned years old and should be at home with an adult he trusts right now no matter who his parents are. It would not matter if they were literal criminal masterminds, Liam Ramos is a baby and babies do not belong in prison.
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Liam himself is five goddamned years old and should be at home with an adult he trusts right now no matter who his parents are. It would not matter if they were literal criminal masterminds, Liam Ramos is a baby and babies do not belong in prison.
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We’re going to win.
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 AM
We’re going to win.
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Incredible turn of events. A bunch of Neo-Nazis were arrested for hate crimes.
Another one was arrested out West for shooting cops.
Thanks for the report @byjordangreen.bsky.social!
Another one was arrested out West for shooting cops.
Thanks for the report @byjordangreen.bsky.social!
NEW: 8 men linked to Vinlanders Social Club, a notorious violent racist skinhead group, have been detained for hate crimes.
Police in Charlotte, NC seized 3 members' phones last October after they brought knives and brass knuckles to a pro-Palestine protest. 1/4
www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...
Police in Charlotte, NC seized 3 members' phones last October after they brought knives and brass knuckles to a pro-Palestine protest. 1/4
www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...
‘The white man’s coming back’: Eight held over links to resurgent violent skinhead group
Eight men linked to a violent racist skinhead group are in jail in the U.S. South on felony conspiracy charges or awaiting extradition for hate crimes against Jewish and LGBTQ+ targets, Raw Story has ...
www.rawstory.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Incredible turn of events. A bunch of Neo-Nazis were arrested for hate crimes.
Another one was arrested out West for shooting cops.
Thanks for the report @byjordangreen.bsky.social!
Another one was arrested out West for shooting cops.
Thanks for the report @byjordangreen.bsky.social!
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Also, since they lack any moral center, they can’t fathom anyone is motivated by anything other than hate or greed — so are continually surprised slash can’t believe that everyone they face isn’t a paid protestor.
MAGA is defined by its total lack of a theory of mind for its enemies, and the fact that DHS and ICE still haven't wrapped their brains around the fact that their opponents also are able to highly effectively use the Internet to message, organize, and communicate really highlights that.
January 27, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Also, since they lack any moral center, they can’t fathom anyone is motivated by anything other than hate or greed — so are continually surprised slash can’t believe that everyone they face isn’t a paid protestor.
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Worth keeping in mind that while much of ICE Barbie's $200 million propaganda budget is being given to friends to run recruitment ads, at least $8 million has been set aside to pay "influencers" across all social media sites to boost DHS lies and attack those who tell the truth. On BlueSky too.
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Worth keeping in mind that while much of ICE Barbie's $200 million propaganda budget is being given to friends to run recruitment ads, at least $8 million has been set aside to pay "influencers" across all social media sites to boost DHS lies and attack those who tell the truth. On BlueSky too.
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After the forced sale of Tiktok to US owners has finalized, the Democrats official Tiktok account has had their uploads suppressed, going from millions of views per post to zero on their latest short
January 26, 2026 at 7:18 PM
After the forced sale of Tiktok to US owners has finalized, the Democrats official Tiktok account has had their uploads suppressed, going from millions of views per post to zero on their latest short
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The 6-bill minibus before the Senate this week:
1,540 pages - www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
The report takes up 563 pages in the Congressional Record - www.congress.gov/119/crec/202...
It includes 4,580 earmarks worth $7.8 billion.
1,540 pages - www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
The report takes up 563 pages in the Congressional Record - www.congress.gov/119/crec/202...
It includes 4,580 earmarks worth $7.8 billion.
January 27, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The 6-bill minibus before the Senate this week:
1,540 pages - www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
The report takes up 563 pages in the Congressional Record - www.congress.gov/119/crec/202...
It includes 4,580 earmarks worth $7.8 billion.
1,540 pages - www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
The report takes up 563 pages in the Congressional Record - www.congress.gov/119/crec/202...
It includes 4,580 earmarks worth $7.8 billion.