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"ICE and U.S. [CBP] employed at least 30 people with sexual and violent criminal histories in recent years, according to a report published Monday ... At least 20 of those individuals committed offenses with underage victims, according to the report."
newrepublic.com/post/205719/...
newrepublic.com/post/205719/...
Here’s How Many ICE and CBP Agents Allegedly Preyed on Children
Apparently the institutions are riddled with accused sex criminals.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:38 PM
"ICE and U.S. [CBP] employed at least 30 people with sexual and violent criminal histories in recent years, according to a report published Monday ... At least 20 of those individuals committed offenses with underage victims, according to the report."
newrepublic.com/post/205719/...
newrepublic.com/post/205719/...
Phoenix, AZ; Zipps on 32nd and Shea. Peaceful protesters were drive-by pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/video-p...
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/video-p...
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Phoenix, AZ; Zipps on 32nd and Shea. Peaceful protesters were drive-by pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/video-p...
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/video-p...
A mom doesn't have time for "harassing agents all day" at 9:30 AM. Certainly not in her car full of toys. Definitely not in the winter. Nobody does. Day's hardly started.
Remember the human. Pelt that remembrance into those you know who may be forgetting.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTP6cXu...
Remember the human. Pelt that remembrance into those you know who may be forgetting.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTP6cXu...
Robert Arnold on Instagram: "On Renee Nicole Good"
26K likes, 1,113 comments - defiance13_ on January 8, 2026: "On Renee Nicole Good".
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January 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
A mom doesn't have time for "harassing agents all day" at 9:30 AM. Certainly not in her car full of toys. Definitely not in the winter. Nobody does. Day's hardly started.
Remember the human. Pelt that remembrance into those you know who may be forgetting.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTP6cXu...
Remember the human. Pelt that remembrance into those you know who may be forgetting.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTP6cXu...
From the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission's Conference in Little Rock.
From the Black man in the front with his hand on his face to the girls in the back, left in the cold rain while their governor gives zero shits, this photo is an astounding summation of our reality.
Speak the fuck up.
From the Black man in the front with his hand on his face to the girls in the back, left in the cold rain while their governor gives zero shits, this photo is an astounding summation of our reality.
Speak the fuck up.
September 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
From the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission's Conference in Little Rock.
From the Black man in the front with his hand on his face to the girls in the back, left in the cold rain while their governor gives zero shits, this photo is an astounding summation of our reality.
Speak the fuck up.
From the Black man in the front with his hand on his face to the girls in the back, left in the cold rain while their governor gives zero shits, this photo is an astounding summation of our reality.
Speak the fuck up.
Wednesday: "Two U.S. military veterans were removed from a Senate hearing ... Former Army intelligence officer Josephine Guilbeau was led away in handcuffs, alongside retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Aguilar."
www.democracynow.org/2025/9/4/hea...
MSNBC: youtu.be/jgCya5b22Lk?...
www.democracynow.org/2025/9/4/hea...
MSNBC: youtu.be/jgCya5b22Lk?...
September 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Wednesday: "Two U.S. military veterans were removed from a Senate hearing ... Former Army intelligence officer Josephine Guilbeau was led away in handcuffs, alongside retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Aguilar."
www.democracynow.org/2025/9/4/hea...
MSNBC: youtu.be/jgCya5b22Lk?...
www.democracynow.org/2025/9/4/hea...
MSNBC: youtu.be/jgCya5b22Lk?...
"'So that tells us that clearly, that there’s not an epidemic of chronic diseases in childhood' associated with aluminum in vaccines, [the researchers] said."
You encounter aluminum in the environment on a daily basis in our modern world. Vaccinate your children.
www.statnews.com/2025/07/14/a...
You encounter aluminum in the environment on a daily basis in our modern world. Vaccinate your children.
www.statnews.com/2025/07/14/a...
Study finds no evidence aluminum salts in vaccines are tied to higher risk of asthma, other childhood diseases
A new large study from Denmark finds no evidence that aluminum salts used in vaccines are tied to a higher risk of childhood diseases.
www.statnews.com
July 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"'So that tells us that clearly, that there’s not an epidemic of chronic diseases in childhood' associated with aluminum in vaccines, [the researchers] said."
You encounter aluminum in the environment on a daily basis in our modern world. Vaccinate your children.
www.statnews.com/2025/07/14/a...
You encounter aluminum in the environment on a daily basis in our modern world. Vaccinate your children.
www.statnews.com/2025/07/14/a...
128 Dems voted to table the motion for impeachment.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
See if your reps are on the "Yea" list (that's "yes, I want to stop this from happening") and ask them why they think impeaching Mr Dumbfuck for high crimes and misdemeanors was a bad move.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
See if your reps are on the "Yea" list (that's "yes, I want to stop this from happening") and ask them why they think impeaching Mr Dumbfuck for high crimes and misdemeanors was a bad move.
clerk.house.gov
June 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
128 Dems voted to table the motion for impeachment.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
See if your reps are on the "Yea" list (that's "yes, I want to stop this from happening") and ask them why they think impeaching Mr Dumbfuck for high crimes and misdemeanors was a bad move.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/rol...
See if your reps are on the "Yea" list (that's "yes, I want to stop this from happening") and ask them why they think impeaching Mr Dumbfuck for high crimes and misdemeanors was a bad move.
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OMFG!
I found this on Craig's list!
I guess he wants to make sure he has the crowd!
OMFG!
washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/tlg/d/wa...
I found this on Craig's list!
I guess he wants to make sure he has the crowd!
OMFG!
washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/tlg/d/wa...
Seat Fillers Needed - June 14th - Constitution Avenue - DC - talent gigs - craigslist
T-Mellon Events is looking for seat fillers and extras to provide their time for space maximization and attendance perception for an event taking place in Washington DC on June 14th. Extras and Seat.....
washingtondc.craigslist.org
June 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
OMFG!
I found this on Craig's list!
I guess he wants to make sure he has the crowd!
OMFG!
washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/tlg/d/wa...
I found this on Craig's list!
I guess he wants to make sure he has the crowd!
OMFG!
washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/tlg/d/wa...
If you're heading out to protest, move through, or document a volatile space, please protect your eyes and head. If nothing else, get a bike helmet and safety goggles.
Remember this ammunition is not "non-lethal." It is "LESS-lethal."
www.npr.org/2024/06/21/n...
Remember this ammunition is not "non-lethal." It is "LESS-lethal."
www.npr.org/2024/06/21/n...
A journalist shot by police while covering the 2020 protests is dying of her injuries
Linda Tirado, 42, lost her eye and suffered a brain injury after being shot by Minneapolis police in 2020. The National Press Club said she developed dementia as a result and "is at life's end."
www.npr.org
June 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
If you're heading out to protest, move through, or document a volatile space, please protect your eyes and head. If nothing else, get a bike helmet and safety goggles.
Remember this ammunition is not "non-lethal." It is "LESS-lethal."
www.npr.org/2024/06/21/n...
Remember this ammunition is not "non-lethal." It is "LESS-lethal."
www.npr.org/2024/06/21/n...
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More scenes from the “big insurrection” in Los Angeles
June 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
More scenes from the “big insurrection” in Los Angeles
June 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Friendly reminder that writing letters is still worthwhile. Letters in the mail are also still worthwhile for representatives outside of your local district (those you may not be able to email.)
www.aclu.org/writing-your...
www.aclu.org/writing-your...
Writing Your Elected Representatives | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
May 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Friendly reminder that writing letters is still worthwhile. Letters in the mail are also still worthwhile for representatives outside of your local district (those you may not be able to email.)
www.aclu.org/writing-your...
www.aclu.org/writing-your...
55 years ago today, the Ohio National Guard opened fire during a Vietnam War protest at Kent State University. Today, KSU is home to the School of Peace & Conflict Studies.
Here's hoping 55 years from now we won't be singing about more government tragedies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOib...
Here's hoping 55 years from now we won't be singing about more government tragedies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOib...
"Ohio" as performed by the Kent State University Chorale
YouTube video by May 4, Commemoration
www.youtube.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
55 years ago today, the Ohio National Guard opened fire during a Vietnam War protest at Kent State University. Today, KSU is home to the School of Peace & Conflict Studies.
Here's hoping 55 years from now we won't be singing about more government tragedies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOib...
Here's hoping 55 years from now we won't be singing about more government tragedies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOib...
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Silence Dogood has some more messages to deliver. Tonight their canvas was the Old North Church.
Silence Dogood has some more messages to deliver. Tonight their canvas was the Old North Church.
Old North projections
Silence Dogood had some messages to project onto the Old North Church tonight.A small crowd gathered as the images cycled. Asked whether the projectors were part of the official 250 celebration or som...
northend.page
April 18, 2025 at 4:22 AM
northend.page/old-north-pr...
Silence Dogood has some more messages to deliver. Tonight their canvas was the Old North Church.
Silence Dogood has some more messages to deliver. Tonight their canvas was the Old North Church.
"This is, more than anything, a plea for principled leftists to rise en masse and not just decry but disrupt a nation helmed by gleeful genocideers. ... It’s graceless, unlovely. So am I.
Tonight I want to be understood, not appreciated."
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
Tonight I want to be understood, not appreciated."
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
What Will You Do?
What’s your “I am Spartacus” move to protect the more vulnerable, the targeted, the invisibled, the next-on-the-list?
www.thenation.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"This is, more than anything, a plea for principled leftists to rise en masse and not just decry but disrupt a nation helmed by gleeful genocideers. ... It’s graceless, unlovely. So am I.
Tonight I want to be understood, not appreciated."
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
Tonight I want to be understood, not appreciated."
www.thenation.com/article/acti...
A little bit of schadenfreude for your Wednesday.
Apparently, the world's pastiest South African was dying repeatedly to a tutorial boss and blaming lag.
Friendly reminder that bullying is punching down, not up. Also, every Nazi has a permanent "kick me" sign.
www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-ra...
Apparently, the world's pastiest South African was dying repeatedly to a tutorial boss and blaming lag.
Friendly reminder that bullying is punching down, not up. Also, every Nazi has a permanent "kick me" sign.
www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-ra...
April 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A little bit of schadenfreude for your Wednesday.
Apparently, the world's pastiest South African was dying repeatedly to a tutorial boss and blaming lag.
Friendly reminder that bullying is punching down, not up. Also, every Nazi has a permanent "kick me" sign.
www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-ra...
Apparently, the world's pastiest South African was dying repeatedly to a tutorial boss and blaming lag.
Friendly reminder that bullying is punching down, not up. Also, every Nazi has a permanent "kick me" sign.
www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-ra...
My old pinned post was starting to smell funny. Here's 2 links for people who enjoy the whiplash of hope and despair instead:
Litigation tracker to see what lawsuits have been filed:
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
Project 2025 tracker to see how fucked everything is:
www.project2025.observer
Litigation tracker to see what lawsuits have been filed:
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
Project 2025 tracker to see how fucked everything is:
www.project2025.observer
Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.
www.justsecurity.org
April 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
My old pinned post was starting to smell funny. Here's 2 links for people who enjoy the whiplash of hope and despair instead:
Litigation tracker to see what lawsuits have been filed:
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
Project 2025 tracker to see how fucked everything is:
www.project2025.observer
Litigation tracker to see what lawsuits have been filed:
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
Project 2025 tracker to see how fucked everything is:
www.project2025.observer
This is an old article, but it's worth re-reading every now and again.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2017...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2017...
Former Wharton Professor: "Donald Trump Was the Dumbest Goddam Student I Ever Had."
Late Professor William T. Kelley taught Marketing at Wharton School of Business and Finance, University of Pennsylvania, for 31 years, ending with his retirement in 1982. Dr. Kelley, who also had vas...
www.dailykos.com
April 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This is an old article, but it's worth re-reading every now and again.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2017...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2017...
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Yep. I wrote recently about how GOP policies don't match that post WWII middle class lifestyle.That period had much higher taxes, stronger unions, stronger gov regulation of finance. All of these added up to much less inequality than we have today. That's why grandparents seemed to have it better.
The MAGA Downswing
The time of "American greatness" doesn't match MAGA policies
troytassier.substack.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yep. I wrote recently about how GOP policies don't match that post WWII middle class lifestyle.That period had much higher taxes, stronger unions, stronger gov regulation of finance. All of these added up to much less inequality than we have today. That's why grandparents seemed to have it better.
This Saturday, join in on protests happening across the US. (Hit "find event" at the top.)
Speak up. Be heard.
But also be safe. Bring water. Dress for the weather. Turn your phone off/to airplane mode or leave it at home if possible. Stay alert. Stay peaceful.
Do good.
handsoff2025.com
Speak up. Be heard.
But also be safe. Bring water. Dress for the weather. Turn your phone off/to airplane mode or leave it at home if possible. Stay alert. Stay peaceful.
Do good.
handsoff2025.com
Hands Off!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...
handsoff2025.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This Saturday, join in on protests happening across the US. (Hit "find event" at the top.)
Speak up. Be heard.
But also be safe. Bring water. Dress for the weather. Turn your phone off/to airplane mode or leave it at home if possible. Stay alert. Stay peaceful.
Do good.
handsoff2025.com
Speak up. Be heard.
But also be safe. Bring water. Dress for the weather. Turn your phone off/to airplane mode or leave it at home if possible. Stay alert. Stay peaceful.
Do good.
handsoff2025.com
Elon "Manglycrotch" Musk doesn't like this video because it... makes him look bad? Because she's saying he did exactly what he said he was going to do and then made a big fuss out of with giant checks and everything?
Make it make sense. Child, cookie jar, etc.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
Make it make sense. Child, cookie jar, etc.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
April 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Elon "Manglycrotch" Musk doesn't like this video because it... makes him look bad? Because she's saying he did exactly what he said he was going to do and then made a big fuss out of with giant checks and everything?
Make it make sense. Child, cookie jar, etc.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
Make it make sense. Child, cookie jar, etc.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
"An Empire built on the backs of the poor,
Centuries of suffering as the profit margins soar
Through violent submission and million-dollar bribes
Our government sold out to private enterprise"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIaa...
Centuries of suffering as the profit margins soar
Through violent submission and million-dollar bribes
Our government sold out to private enterprise"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIaa...
If the People Unite (Original Song)
YouTube video by Seth Staton Watkins
www.youtube.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
"An Empire built on the backs of the poor,
Centuries of suffering as the profit margins soar
Through violent submission and million-dollar bribes
Our government sold out to private enterprise"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIaa...
Centuries of suffering as the profit margins soar
Through violent submission and million-dollar bribes
Our government sold out to private enterprise"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIaa...