AZ Alison
@noblebirth.bsky.social
SahM, engineer & environmental professional, facility manager, volunteer. Pays attention. Civically engaged. Loves Harry Potter (but strongly disagrees with JRK). Fascinated by British Alchemical Literature. Anti-Stratfordian. Literature Teaches Empathy.
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AZ Alison
@noblebirth.bsky.social
· Feb 20
"Trump is acting like a king because he is too weak to govern like a president". ~ Ezra Klein
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Another interesting way to look at it is Russia has lost approximately the same amount of soldiers in Ukraine in 4 years as the United States has combining every fatality in every war in American history! 🤯 Big ☠️ war
United States military casualties of war - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Another interesting way to look at it is Russia has lost approximately the same amount of soldiers in Ukraine in 4 years as the United States has combining every fatality in every war in American history! 🤯 Big ☠️ war
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Until Citizens United is overturned, every serious statewide campaign requires a lot of money. The real question isn’t whether money exists, it’s whether a candidate changes positions because of it. If that happens, fair game, expose it.
That should be the red line.
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That should be the red line.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Until Citizens United is overturned, every serious statewide campaign requires a lot of money. The real question isn’t whether money exists, it’s whether a candidate changes positions because of it. If that happens, fair game, expose it.
That should be the red line.
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That should be the red line.
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in real terms, #7 would give states leverage to put an end to surges, #8 would give states the ability to outright stop construction of new detention facilities, #1 and #6 would slow the rate at which DHS could train and deploy officers, #2 and #10 would likely shrink the pool of recruits
Schumer & Jeffries lay out the Democratic demands for a DHS funding deal in a letter to the top Republican leaders
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 AM
in real terms, #7 would give states leverage to put an end to surges, #8 would give states the ability to outright stop construction of new detention facilities, #1 and #6 would slow the rate at which DHS could train and deploy officers, #2 and #10 would likely shrink the pool of recruits
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In the spirit of Schoolhouse Rock, here's a song about voting and federalism. youtube.com/shorts/diPlT...
50 Sates, 50 Ways to vote
YouTube video by Machine Pun Kelly
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
In the spirit of Schoolhouse Rock, here's a song about voting and federalism. youtube.com/shorts/diPlT...
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This is horrific.
⛓️CONCENTRATION CAMPS & INCINERATORS—D.H.S. is setting up a huge network of camps. They are converting the U.S. as a region for ‘expeditionary military deployment’ & no-bid no-public-comment contracts to build a “ghost network” of 10,000-person concentration camps. Jesus. Thread 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 2:32 PM
This is horrific.
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This passed unnoticed: New Pew poll finds 64% oppose mass detention of migrants while their cases are decided.
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
February 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
This passed unnoticed: New Pew poll finds 64% oppose mass detention of migrants while their cases are decided.
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
That directly repudiates MAGA. Trumpism treats the release of migrants awaiting hearings as a mortal blow to the nation. The broader public does not. 3/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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Trump/GOP are EXPLODING the national debt with their Big Ugly Bill! They’re burning through your tax dollars to fund costly ICE & give tax breaks to billionaires, but cut federal funds for your healthcare! Your costs go up because you’re paying to fund Trump/GOP’s lavish ways! #FundHealthcareNotICE
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Trump/GOP are EXPLODING the national debt with their Big Ugly Bill! They’re burning through your tax dollars to fund costly ICE & give tax breaks to billionaires, but cut federal funds for your healthcare! Your costs go up because you’re paying to fund Trump/GOP’s lavish ways! #FundHealthcareNotICE
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So… this is what Trump, Ice and President Steven Miller have unleashed on the American people. Teachers dropping a dime on “illegal” 7 year olds that only appear to be “illegal” because they look “Hispanic”.
Every American should listen to this.
So… this is what Trump, Ice and President Steven Miller have unleashed on the American people. Teachers dropping a dime on “illegal” 7 year olds that only appear to be “illegal” because they look “Hispanic”.
Every American should listen to this.
Kindergarten teacher wants kindergartener deported
YouTube video by Ben Palmer
youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:51 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=zJnk...
So… this is what Trump, Ice and President Steven Miller have unleashed on the American people. Teachers dropping a dime on “illegal” 7 year olds that only appear to be “illegal” because they look “Hispanic”.
Every American should listen to this.
So… this is what Trump, Ice and President Steven Miller have unleashed on the American people. Teachers dropping a dime on “illegal” 7 year olds that only appear to be “illegal” because they look “Hispanic”.
Every American should listen to this.
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This vote buys time, not solutions. The fight is now squarely on DHS and Republicans are on their back foot. Democrats have less than two weeks to press their advantage — they must hold the line and refuse to fund DHS without ironclad limits on ICE and CBP.
House votes to end partial government shutdown, setting up contentious talks on ICE
The House has approved a spending bill to end a short-lived partial government shutdown. Now lawmakers will begin contentious negotiations over new guardrails for immigration enforcement.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 1:04 AM
This vote buys time, not solutions. The fight is now squarely on DHS and Republicans are on their back foot. Democrats have less than two weeks to press their advantage — they must hold the line and refuse to fund DHS without ironclad limits on ICE and CBP.
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Bernie Sanders' amendment would rescind $75 billion in additional funds for ICE and reallocate them to Medicaid, which could prevent 700,000 people from losing their health care after Republicans’ unprecedented cuts. bit.ly/3LSueGm
February 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Bernie Sanders' amendment would rescind $75 billion in additional funds for ICE and reallocate them to Medicaid, which could prevent 700,000 people from losing their health care after Republicans’ unprecedented cuts. bit.ly/3LSueGm
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White people are putting Mexican flag stickers on their cars to get pulled over and waste ICE's time.
They call it "ICE fishing."
They call it "ICE fishing."
February 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
White people are putting Mexican flag stickers on their cars to get pulled over and waste ICE's time.
They call it "ICE fishing."
They call it "ICE fishing."
In most cases, it takes 5 years as a legal permanent resident green card holder BEFORE you can even apply to be a US Citizen. Add the time to first get the green card and this is a really long game to change voting outcomes.
February 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
In most cases, it takes 5 years as a legal permanent resident green card holder BEFORE you can even apply to be a US Citizen. Add the time to first get the green card and this is a really long game to change voting outcomes.
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#BlackHistoryMonth 3/28
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
February 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM
#BlackHistoryMonth 3/28
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒎 (1924-2005) became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress and represented New York's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. She helped to create the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
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Measles has one of the highest basic reproduction numbers (R₀) of any disease (12 to 18), meaning one infected person can spread it to 12 to 18 others in a fully susceptible population, making it extremely contagious. Need 95% vaccination status to achieve herd immunity. Get vaccinated!!
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Measles has one of the highest basic reproduction numbers (R₀) of any disease (12 to 18), meaning one infected person can spread it to 12 to 18 others in a fully susceptible population, making it extremely contagious. Need 95% vaccination status to achieve herd immunity. Get vaccinated!!
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"The Fulton County raid is a test run for messing with election administrators and the counting of ballots in the midterm elections in 2026..."
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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February 1, 2026 at 10:20 PM
"The Fulton County raid is a test run for messing with election administrators and the counting of ballots in the midterm elections in 2026..."
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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ICE detained a U.S. citizen legal observer while she was livestreaming. She complied. They shattered her car window anyway. Maria Santay was targeted for documenting abuse. This happened in El Monte, CA. Arresting witnesses is intimidation. We see it.
#ICEOffOurStreets
#ICEOffOurStreets
February 1, 2026 at 11:12 PM
ICE detained a U.S. citizen legal observer while she was livestreaming. She complied. They shattered her car window anyway. Maria Santay was targeted for documenting abuse. This happened in El Monte, CA. Arresting witnesses is intimidation. We see it.
#ICEOffOurStreets
#ICEOffOurStreets
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Also Deputy AG Todd Blanche… “DOJ unable to investigate tips about Trump’s involvement with Epstein.”
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
February 1, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Also Deputy AG Todd Blanche… “DOJ unable to investigate tips about Trump’s involvement with Epstein.”
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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When anyone from SCTV dies it’s like 30 people have died. Every character they created was as alive as anyone else you’ve ever met.
January 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM
When anyone from SCTV dies it’s like 30 people have died. Every character they created was as alive as anyone else you’ve ever met.
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Leading American companies — including Palantir, Deloitte, and private prison giant GEO Group — raked in over $22B from ICE and CBP contracts last year.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Leading American companies — including Palantir, Deloitte, and private prison giant GEO Group — raked in over $22B from ICE and CBP contracts last year.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
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The woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judge’s permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Woman shot by Border Patrol in Chicago asks judge to let her release evidence
Marimar Martinez is blocked from releasing evidence in her case by what's known as a "protective order." Though standard, her attorney says it's “become an albatross” around her neck and “keeps the en...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judge’s permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Dollar drops against basket of currencies after Donald Trump brushed off concerns over slide
US dollar sinks to its lowest level in four years
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Dollar drops against basket of currencies after Donald Trump brushed off concerns over slide
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Five constitutional amendments Trump is ignoring in Minnesota
Five constitutional amendments Trump is ignoring in Minnesota
Let us count the ways your rights have been violated.
www.motherjones.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Five constitutional amendments Trump is ignoring in Minnesota
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