RayHether
@rayhether.bsky.social
I’m a former high school drop out who was rescued by federal social service programs (Upward Bound). Ultimately completed MBA in finance and retired in 2021 after years in retail, energy, and state regulatory positions.
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I remember when my mom, who’s in her 70s, and I heard Kamala Harris announce her care-at-home plan. We were so excited. She even explained it was cheaper than hospital care. To us, it felt like someone was actually planning to make healthcare better.
Now look where we are.
#TrumpFumbled
Now look where we are.
#TrumpFumbled
February 7, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I remember when my mom, who’s in her 70s, and I heard Kamala Harris announce her care-at-home plan. We were so excited. She even explained it was cheaper than hospital care. To us, it felt like someone was actually planning to make healthcare better.
Now look where we are.
#TrumpFumbled
Now look where we are.
#TrumpFumbled
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This is a deep (accurate) cut. Sad thought it may be. It cuts deep.
February 8, 2026 at 3:09 AM
This is a deep (accurate) cut. Sad thought it may be. It cuts deep.
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To Whom It May Concern.
You can fiercely love this country while completely despising and actively opposing this President, his corrupt regime, and complicit party.
I do, and I'm in the vast majority.
Deal with it.
You can fiercely love this country while completely despising and actively opposing this President, his corrupt regime, and complicit party.
I do, and I'm in the vast majority.
Deal with it.
February 8, 2026 at 4:05 AM
To Whom It May Concern.
You can fiercely love this country while completely despising and actively opposing this President, his corrupt regime, and complicit party.
I do, and I'm in the vast majority.
Deal with it.
You can fiercely love this country while completely despising and actively opposing this President, his corrupt regime, and complicit party.
I do, and I'm in the vast majority.
Deal with it.
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As FBI agents equipped with a signed warrant prepared to document blood spatter and bullet holes in Renee Good’s SUV, they were ordered to stop by officials in Washington worried that an investigation would contradict Trump’s version of events. @londonoe.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM
As FBI agents equipped with a signed warrant prepared to document blood spatter and bullet holes in Renee Good’s SUV, they were ordered to stop by officials in Washington worried that an investigation would contradict Trump’s version of events. @londonoe.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...
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Meet the block, shop the indies, and check on your people.
How to resist like Minneapolis
Meet the block, shop the indies, and check on your people.
www.motherjones.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Meet the block, shop the indies, and check on your people.
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A very moving speech from Renee Good’s sister. 💙🕊️
February 7, 2026 at 10:16 PM
A very moving speech from Renee Good’s sister. 💙🕊️
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superb
Ossoff: We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It’s the wealthiest Cabinet ever. This is the Epstein class. They are the elites they pretend to hate.
February 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
superb
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Massive anti-ICE demonstration in downtown Chicago Illinois! The resistance is Pretti Good.
February 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Massive anti-ICE demonstration in downtown Chicago Illinois! The resistance is Pretti Good.
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‘A profound sense of being hunted’: with all eyes on Minneapolis, ICE arrests continue quietly across the US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘A profound sense of being hunted’: with all eyes on Minneapolis, ICE arrests continue quietly across the US
Immigration operations are still stoking fear and disrupting the ability to go to work, school or doctor’s appointments
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
‘A profound sense of being hunted’: with all eyes on Minneapolis, ICE arrests continue quietly across the US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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As Le Monde writes: The truth of democratic reawakening is to be seen everyday in Minneapolis. "We got pepper sprayed in the face, and we're still here," Tayler Mitchell, 31, said. "No matter what happens, we'll be here." bit.ly/4kxyNmb
Live: Arrests at Whipple after tense protest, somber scene at Good memorial
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy was struck in the head and a vehicle damaged. A memorial for Renee Good was held this afternoon at Powderhorn Park.
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 10:38 PM
As Le Monde writes: The truth of democratic reawakening is to be seen everyday in Minneapolis. "We got pepper sprayed in the face, and we're still here," Tayler Mitchell, 31, said. "No matter what happens, we'll be here." bit.ly/4kxyNmb
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🚨BREAKING: Local Minneapolis police SWARM ICE protesters making mass arrests in front of ICE prison. One protesters forehead is gushing blood ⬇️
February 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: Local Minneapolis police SWARM ICE protesters making mass arrests in front of ICE prison. One protesters forehead is gushing blood ⬇️
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Thousands showed up to remember and honor Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Minneapolis is with you — and we will keep spreading love.
February 7, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Thousands showed up to remember and honor Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Minneapolis is with you — and we will keep spreading love.
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Why are the men’s names redacted and the victims names exposed?
February 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Why are the men’s names redacted and the victims names exposed?
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♥️‼️ Evolve with UNITY ‼️♥️
We ♥️ Minnesota 👇🏽👇🏻✊🏽🌎✊🏻
We ♥️ Minnesota 👇🏽👇🏻✊🏽🌎✊🏻
February 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
♥️‼️ Evolve with UNITY ‼️♥️
We ♥️ Minnesota 👇🏽👇🏻✊🏽🌎✊🏻
We ♥️ Minnesota 👇🏽👇🏻✊🏽🌎✊🏻
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(AXIOS) - Top Republicans are increasingly worried about private polling that paints a dire picture of the midterms — and it's not just the House they're afraid of losing, it's also the Senate.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/g...
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/g...
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
(AXIOS) - Top Republicans are increasingly worried about private polling that paints a dire picture of the midterms — and it's not just the House they're afraid of losing, it's also the Senate.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/g...
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/g...
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Trump's FBI raid in Georgia is potential model for getting search warrant to seize 2026 ballot boxes, says @rickhasen.bsky.social.
"Once those ballots are out of control of election officials we’ve lost chain of custody."
On the pod Rick illuminatingly explains all:
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
"Once those ballots are out of control of election officials we’ve lost chain of custody."
On the pod Rick illuminatingly explains all:
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Spin on Threat to Rig 2026 Goes Awry
After Trump called for Republicans to “nationalize” the midterms, Karoline Leavitt struggled to spin it away. We talked to an election law expert who explains the nightmare scenarios we should fear t...
newrepublic.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Trump's FBI raid in Georgia is potential model for getting search warrant to seize 2026 ballot boxes, says @rickhasen.bsky.social.
"Once those ballots are out of control of election officials we’ve lost chain of custody."
On the pod Rick illuminatingly explains all:
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
"Once those ballots are out of control of election officials we’ve lost chain of custody."
On the pod Rick illuminatingly explains all:
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
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Democracy dies in tax cuts
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Democracy dies in tax cuts
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Such a disturbing use of excessive force is not surprising from these goons who are frothing at the mouth to maim/kill people. “The officers told nurses …Mondragón ‘purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall,’ an account his caregivers immediately doubted.” #DefundICE
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
Immigrant whose skull was broken in eight places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked.
apnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Such a disturbing use of excessive force is not surprising from these goons who are frothing at the mouth to maim/kill people. “The officers told nurses …Mondragón ‘purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall,’ an account his caregivers immediately doubted.” #DefundICE
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
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Why by the summer? Trump knows he’s going to lose at least the House in November.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
www.bbc.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Why by the summer? Trump knows he’s going to lose at least the House in November.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“We are in a period not of transition but of rupture. Europe will soon be fully responsible for its own security, and we’ll also have to begin thinking much more strategically about how to wield power in the world.”
Excellent read:
Excellent read:
New in PN: @anneapplebaum.bsky.social on Trump's betrayal of Europe
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen. And yes, you do hear Europeans saying, 'why aren’t people protesting?' This all comes as a real shock to people who had a different expectation of what America was."
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen. And yes, you do hear Europeans saying, 'why aren’t people protesting?' This all comes as a real shock to people who had a different expectation of what America was."
Anne Applebaum on Trump's betrayal of Europe
"They’re bewildered we’ve allowed this to happen."
www.publicnotice.co
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
“We are in a period not of transition but of rupture. Europe will soon be fully responsible for its own security, and we’ll also have to begin thinking much more strategically about how to wield power in the world.”
Excellent read:
Excellent read:
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Nothing about what’s happening in Minnesota right now is acceptable.
The only answer is for ICE to get the hell out of Minnesota.
The only answer is for ICE to get the hell out of Minnesota.
February 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Nothing about what’s happening in Minnesota right now is acceptable.
The only answer is for ICE to get the hell out of Minnesota.
The only answer is for ICE to get the hell out of Minnesota.