Mike Zamore
@mzamore.bsky.social
ACLU, freedom, rights, justice. Two-decade Capitol Hill alum. Also wannabe Oregonian, long suffering Cleveland sports fan, proud dad, not necessarily in that order.
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45 yrs of US history, in 25 words:
The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
45 yrs of US history, in 25 words:
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George was just trying to get to work.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."
@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized
@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
George was just trying to get to work.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
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This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC
September 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC
Have we jumped the shark of stupid Dear Leader ass-kissing yet?
"Academy training [for new ICE officers] was shortened to 47 days, three officials told me, the number picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
"Academy training [for new ICE officers] was shortened to 47 days, three officials told me, the number picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Fast Times at Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Flush with cash and soaring with hubris, Trump appointees are supersizing ICE.
www.theatlantic.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Have we jumped the shark of stupid Dear Leader ass-kissing yet?
"Academy training [for new ICE officers] was shortened to 47 days, three officials told me, the number picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
"Academy training [for new ICE officers] was shortened to 47 days, three officials told me, the number picked because Trump is the 47th president."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
An hour ago I was live on the radio tomorrow! Good to join Australia's Radio National Breakfast to talk about the president's use of the National Guard on a flimsy pretext to intimidate and punish those who don't agree with him.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Donald Trump says US military may deploy to Chicago and Baltimore - ABC listen
US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops to cities across the country, expanding a crackdown on crime, homelessness and undocumented immigration.
Two weeks after the W...
www.abc.net.au
August 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
An hour ago I was live on the radio tomorrow! Good to join Australia's Radio National Breakfast to talk about the president's use of the National Guard on a flimsy pretext to intimidate and punish those who don't agree with him.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
“Once a govt is committed to... silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.” h/t @normeisen.bsky.social
Special Message to the Congress on the Internal Security of the United States | Harry S. Truman
August 8, 1950 To the Congress of the United States: I am presenting to the Congress certain considerations concerning the steps we need to take to preserve our basic liberties and to protect the inte...
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August 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Once a govt is committed to... silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.” h/t @normeisen.bsky.social
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Today, the president foreshadowed that if these heavy-handed tactics take root in D.C., they will be rolled out to other majority-Black and Brown cities, like Chicago, Oakland and Baltimore, across the country.
That should alarm everyone, not just Washingtonians.
That should alarm everyone, not just Washingtonians.
August 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today, the president foreshadowed that if these heavy-handed tactics take root in D.C., they will be rolled out to other majority-Black and Brown cities, like Chicago, Oakland and Baltimore, across the country.
That should alarm everyone, not just Washingtonians.
That should alarm everyone, not just Washingtonians.
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This attempt to replace democratically elected lawmakers is a dangerous effort to overturn elections and undermine our democracy.
It’s the will of the voters, not the will of Governor Abbott or President Trump.
It’s the will of the voters, not the will of Governor Abbott or President Trump.
Abbott sues to remove Houston lawmaker for leading redistricting quorum break
The lawsuit alleges Gene Wu forfeited his office when he led the Democratic House caucus in fleeing the state over redistricting.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This attempt to replace democratically elected lawmakers is a dangerous effort to overturn elections and undermine our democracy.
It’s the will of the voters, not the will of Governor Abbott or President Trump.
It’s the will of the voters, not the will of Governor Abbott or President Trump.
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Imagine in another country a corrupt president was trying to change the election laws.
Then that president's political ally threatened to remove all the legislators of the other party to get it done.
That's what's happening in Texas right now.
Then that president's political ally threatened to remove all the legislators of the other party to get it done.
That's what's happening in Texas right now.
August 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Imagine in another country a corrupt president was trying to change the election laws.
Then that president's political ally threatened to remove all the legislators of the other party to get it done.
That's what's happening in Texas right now.
Then that president's political ally threatened to remove all the legislators of the other party to get it done.
That's what's happening in Texas right now.
The most prestigious public school in NYC only accepted 8 students to a class of 781. It is a constitutional abomination that this SCOTUS majority says it’s discriminatory to try to fix that
August 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The most prestigious public school in NYC only accepted 8 students to a class of 781. It is a constitutional abomination that this SCOTUS majority says it’s discriminatory to try to fix that
If you're trying to keep your "weaponization of government" scorecard current, make sure you add Trump's wildly inappropriate invocation of Magnitsky Act sanctions against a Brazilian judge on behalf of a fellow sore loser president prosecuted for his illegal actions
July 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If you're trying to keep your "weaponization of government" scorecard current, make sure you add Trump's wildly inappropriate invocation of Magnitsky Act sanctions against a Brazilian judge on behalf of a fellow sore loser president prosecuted for his illegal actions
What @normeisen.bsky.social said. Read Vanita’s great piece, don’t preemptively capitulate, organize to defend freedom!
If you read only one thing today please make it this, by the great Vanita Gupta
You May Not Be Trump’s Target This Time. But You Could Be Next
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/o...
You May Not Be Trump’s Target This Time. But You Could Be Next
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/o...
Opinion | You May Not Be Trump’s Target This Time. But You Could Be Next.
www.nytimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
What @normeisen.bsky.social said. Read Vanita’s great piece, don’t preemptively capitulate, organize to defend freedom!
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We deserve to know who is conducting immigration raids in our communities.
Tell Congress: Pass the VISIBLE Act to require ICE agents to wear visible identification.
Tell Congress: Pass the VISIBLE Act to require ICE agents to wear visible identification.
Tell Congress: Stop Masked Agents
Our communities should not be forced to live in fear of masked, armed agents on our streets. Tell Congress to pass the VISIBLE Act immediately.
action.aclu.org
July 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We deserve to know who is conducting immigration raids in our communities.
Tell Congress: Pass the VISIBLE Act to require ICE agents to wear visible identification.
Tell Congress: Pass the VISIBLE Act to require ICE agents to wear visible identification.
Stephen Miller and Donald Trump are creating a police state. If that’s not ok with you, get involved. ACLU.org/action
youtu.be/iuZw9wg_Eig
youtu.be/iuZw9wg_Eig
Wife describes husband's arrest by Border Patrol agents at Sacramento Home Depot
YouTube video by KCRA 3
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July 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Stephen Miller and Donald Trump are creating a police state. If that’s not ok with you, get involved. ACLU.org/action
youtu.be/iuZw9wg_Eig
youtu.be/iuZw9wg_Eig
Our country decided in 1776 to reject the king and stand up for rights, freedom, and the rule of law. It was the right call. Let's not undo it now
www.foxnews.com/opinion/prot...
www.foxnews.com/opinion/prot...
Protecting the Declaration of Independence in our 250th year
Government overreach challenges America's founding principles of equality and freedom, echoing concerns from the Declaration of Independence that inspired civil rights leaders.
www.foxnews.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Our country decided in 1776 to reject the king and stand up for rights, freedom, and the rule of law. It was the right call. Let's not undo it now
www.foxnews.com/opinion/prot...
www.foxnews.com/opinion/prot...
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The Trump administration has removed internal safeguards in one of its most powerful departments.
The administration demonstrates a blatant disregard for ethics, the latest move in their pattern of lawless behavior.
The administration demonstrates a blatant disregard for ethics, the latest move in their pattern of lawless behavior.
DOJ's ex-ethics lawyer speaks out after being fired by Pam Bondi
Tirrell posted a copy of his termination letter on LinkedIn, noting that it resembled notices received by other DOJ employees.
www.newsweek.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The Trump administration has removed internal safeguards in one of its most powerful departments.
The administration demonstrates a blatant disregard for ethics, the latest move in their pattern of lawless behavior.
The administration demonstrates a blatant disregard for ethics, the latest move in their pattern of lawless behavior.
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Trump’s tax bill is on a knife’s edge, with a final vote expected before July 4. Mike Zamore joins Jen and Norm to unpack the bill, the filibuster, and the surprises in the vote count.
Catch Coffee with Contrarians today at 9:15am ET.
Catch Coffee with Contrarians today at 9:15am ET.
July 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Trump’s tax bill is on a knife’s edge, with a final vote expected before July 4. Mike Zamore joins Jen and Norm to unpack the bill, the filibuster, and the surprises in the vote count.
Catch Coffee with Contrarians today at 9:15am ET.
Catch Coffee with Contrarians today at 9:15am ET.
Congrats America! The Senate majority just voted to repeal math, so now we can have nice stuff for free! Turns out if you continue existing tax cuts or spending policy, it doesn't raise deficits or have a cost. Also, everyone gets a pony!
June 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Congrats America! The Senate majority just voted to repeal math, so now we can have nice stuff for free! Turns out if you continue existing tax cuts or spending policy, it doesn't raise deficits or have a cost. Also, everyone gets a pony!
Never forget the words of the Declaration of Independence: governments “deriv[e] their just powers from the consent of the governed” 🇺🇸 🎆
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www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w...
Budapest Pride Parade Was Bigger Than Ever, Despite Orban’s Ban
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June 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Never forget the words of the Declaration of Independence: governments “deriv[e] their just powers from the consent of the governed” 🇺🇸 🎆
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w...
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This
Sotomayor's response, footnote 11.
![The majority insists that the constitutionality of the Citizenship Or
der will come before this Court eventually and that, when it does, the
Government will obey this Court’s resulting opinion with respect to all
newborn children. Ante, at 25, n. 18. Why? The majority is sure that
the Government will honor its oral-argument promises to “‘seek cert’”
when it “‘lose[s] one of ’” its pending appeals and to “respect both the
judgments and opinions of this Court.” Ibid. (quoting Tr. of Oral Arg.
50). The majority’s certainty that the Government will keep its word is
nothing short of a leap of faith, given that the Government has adopted
a plainly unconstitutional policy in defiance of this Court’s precedent and
then gamed the system to stymie this Court’s consideration of the policy’s
merits. In any event, the Government’s promise is cold comfort to the
many children whose parents do not file a lawsuit and whose citizenship
status remains in flux pending this Court’s review.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:f4d76fjna5nxqsy2fu6cgmp3/bafkreifntseah76yzenezor2mzrldzi4woyn7aczbswoudhyh3nlkzt5mu@jpeg)
June 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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The cruelty of separating someone from a 3-month-old *whom she’s still breastfeeding* is unfathomable. The physical and emotional toll is hard for me to even write about. I can’t imagine her pain.
ICE has imprisoned the wife of a Marine veteran who was still breastfeeding a 3-month-old baby because her *mother* failed to attend a hearing in 2018 apnews.com/article/ice-...
ICE detains Marine Corps veteran's wife who was still breastfeeding their baby
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained the wife of a Marine Corps veteran in Louisiana during a routine immigration appointment in New Orleans.
apnews.com
June 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The cruelty of separating someone from a 3-month-old *whom she’s still breastfeeding* is unfathomable. The physical and emotional toll is hard for me to even write about. I can’t imagine her pain.
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The Senate must reject Emil Bove's nomination to the federal bench. His reprehensible conduct at the Justice Department disqualifies him from a lifetime appointment as a federal judge.
June 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Senate must reject Emil Bove's nomination to the federal bench. His reprehensible conduct at the Justice Department disqualifies him from a lifetime appointment as a federal judge.