rewasem.bsky.social
@rewasem.bsky.social
Senior Fellow at Cleveland State University who has over 40 years of experience in U.S. domestic policy, including immigration, employment, and social welfare policies. From eastern Ohio to Ann Arbor to Washington DC to Austin and home again in Ohio.
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New:
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
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Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
New:
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
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Americans do not think of Venezuela as a major threat to the US. Instead, more see a minor one, and they are largely opposed to potential military action. L
CBS News poll finds most would oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela, say Trump hasn't explained
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Americans do not think of Venezuela as a major threat to the US. Instead, more see a minor one, and they are largely opposed to potential military action. L
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Massive Remove Trump Rally Rocks DC, Judge Blocks ICE’s Illegal Data Sharing, and Hochul Stands Tall Against Stefanik's Extremism
Momentum Shift: Massive Remove Trump Rally Rocks DC, Judge Blocks ICE’s Illegal Data Sharing, and Hochul Stands Tall Against Stefanik's Extremism
Resistance against Trump is growing stronger every day
www.dworkinsubstack.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Massive Remove Trump Rally Rocks DC, Judge Blocks ICE’s Illegal Data Sharing, and Hochul Stands Tall Against Stefanik's Extremism
This gross and reckless abuse of power must end!
They planned to force him to crash or shoot him for recording their crimes. They then accused him of assaulting them. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This gross and reckless abuse of power must end!
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CROW: We wanted to start a conversation about the dangerous rhetoric this president is using and threats he's made to use our military in an unlawful way
BRENNAN: Specifically what?
CROW: Send troops into Chicago, into polling stations, kill terrorists' families, shoot peaceful protesters ...
BRENNAN: Specifically what?
CROW: Send troops into Chicago, into polling stations, kill terrorists' families, shoot peaceful protesters ...
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
CROW: We wanted to start a conversation about the dangerous rhetoric this president is using and threats he's made to use our military in an unlawful way
BRENNAN: Specifically what?
CROW: Send troops into Chicago, into polling stations, kill terrorists' families, shoot peaceful protesters ...
BRENNAN: Specifically what?
CROW: Send troops into Chicago, into polling stations, kill terrorists' families, shoot peaceful protesters ...
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The President is using fear as a weapon. Using fear to silence anyone who disagrees with him. It should be condemned by Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. I won't back down, and I won't let the President put words in my mouth.
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The President is using fear as a weapon. Using fear to silence anyone who disagrees with him. It should be condemned by Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. I won't back down, and I won't let the President put words in my mouth.
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During an immigration raid on a Chicago apartment building, Johandry José Andrade Jiménez said his three little girls wailed when agents threw him against the floor.
Naudelys Yeyes said she pleaded with agents to stop hitting a man she knew.
By @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social
Naudelys Yeyes said she pleaded with agents to stop hitting a man she knew.
By @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social
What the Trump Administration’s Videos From a Chicago Immigration Raid Don’t Show
Detained and deported Venezuelans tell their stories of what happened when immigration agents raided their apartment building.
www.propublica.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
During an immigration raid on a Chicago apartment building, Johandry José Andrade Jiménez said his three little girls wailed when agents threw him against the floor.
Naudelys Yeyes said she pleaded with agents to stop hitting a man she knew.
By @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social
Naudelys Yeyes said she pleaded with agents to stop hitting a man she knew.
By @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social
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Hey, Trump. You don’t need to push Putin’s 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. Just go with the one point plan to end it: Russia gets the hell out of Ukraine.
November 23, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Hey, Trump. You don’t need to push Putin’s 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. Just go with the one point plan to end it: Russia gets the hell out of Ukraine.
Well worth reading the Substack
Two new polls show learning about Trump's policies moves public opinion toward Democrats
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/two-new-po...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/two-new-po...
Two new polls show learning about Trump's policies moves public opinion toward Democrats
Your weekly political data roundup for November 13, 2025
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Well worth reading the Substack
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An interesting look at how a close House *might* become even closer come April.
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
An interesting look at how a close House *might* become even closer come April.
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Mark Kelly: "The message he sent a couple days ago was he declared that loyalty to the Constitution is now punishable by death. Those are serious words coming from the president. He's trying to intimidate us. But I'm not going to be intimidated."
November 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Mark Kelly: "The message he sent a couple days ago was he declared that loyalty to the Constitution is now punishable by death. Those are serious words coming from the president. He's trying to intimidate us. But I'm not going to be intimidated."
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Many are struggling to understand what “illegal orders” the members of Congress could be referring to. But we’ve already seen examples. During his first term, Trump asked, “Can’t you just shoot them? Shoot them in the legs,” referring to protesters. #holdfast
www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1...
www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1...
Former Pentagon chief Esper says Trump asked about shooting protesters
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Esper about his forthcoming book, "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times."
www.npr.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Many are struggling to understand what “illegal orders” the members of Congress could be referring to. But we’ve already seen examples. During his first term, Trump asked, “Can’t you just shoot them? Shoot them in the legs,” referring to protesters. #holdfast
www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1...
www.npr.org/2022/05/09/1...
Funny but appropriate
Makes as much sense as this goofy peace plan!
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Funny but appropriate
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Who remembers those early Palantir trades
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Who remembers those early Palantir trades
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“I’ll have what he’s having”
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“I’ll have what he’s having”
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David Ellison is asking Saudi Arabia for help buying Warner Bros. He’s looking for Trump’s approval, and promised Paramount will axe any CNN hosts the president doesn’t like. From Harold Meyerson: trib.al/S0oAEzS
Ellisons Tap Saudis to Fund News Media Takeover - The American Prospect
If the Saudi crown prince owns a piece of CNN and CBS News, how will they cover No Kings Days?
trib.al
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
David Ellison is asking Saudi Arabia for help buying Warner Bros. He’s looking for Trump’s approval, and promised Paramount will axe any CNN hosts the president doesn’t like. From Harold Meyerson: trib.al/S0oAEzS
This morning I rode Amtrak to Chicago for the Social Science History Conference. Excellent experience as it was right on time and comfortable. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Amtrak Rail Sets Record With More Than 34 Million Riders in 2025
Amtrak’s ridership broke records this year after the national railroad introduced new routes across the US and upgraded several cars to expand capacity.
www.bloomberg.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This morning I rode Amtrak to Chicago for the Social Science History Conference. Excellent experience as it was right on time and comfortable. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The President of the United States called for the execution of his political rivals and we’re proceeding as normal.
He’a vile and he’s conditioned the world to his evil.
Terribly sad.
Terribly scary.
He’a vile and he’s conditioned the world to his evil.
Terribly sad.
Terribly scary.
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The President of the United States called for the execution of his political rivals and we’re proceeding as normal.
He’a vile and he’s conditioned the world to his evil.
Terribly sad.
Terribly scary.
He’a vile and he’s conditioned the world to his evil.
Terribly sad.
Terribly scary.
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It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 AM
It's always hard to pick a worst day politically, but today the president called for the death of members of the opposition party, and the administration decided that people were being too hard on the swastika
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
The hound wants assurance that it’s Friday.
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The hound wants assurance that it’s Friday.
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imagine relying on scams for your money
A stock dip comes after Reuters reported Meta estimated a chunk of revenue would come from running fraudulent ads.
Mark Zuckerberg Drops To Sixth-Richest After Meta Stock Slides
A stock dip comes after Reuters reported Meta estimated a chunk of revenue would come from running fraudulent ads.
www.forbes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
imagine relying on scams for your money
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“Walmart’s 2025 Holiday Meal contains only 15 items, while the company’s 2024 Holiday Meal included 29 … This year’s basket nixes multiple Thanksgiving staples, incl. pecan pie, cranberry sauce, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, corn muffin mix, as well as fresh sweet potatoes, celery, and onions.”
November 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“Walmart’s 2025 Holiday Meal contains only 15 items, while the company’s 2024 Holiday Meal included 29 … This year’s basket nixes multiple Thanksgiving staples, incl. pecan pie, cranberry sauce, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, corn muffin mix, as well as fresh sweet potatoes, celery, and onions.”
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🚨 CNBC: "Announced corporate job cuts surging past 1 million so far this year, with 153,000 new layoffs just in October according to Challenger. That is the worst October since 2003."
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🚨 CNBC: "Announced corporate job cuts surging past 1 million so far this year, with 153,000 new layoffs just in October according to Challenger. That is the worst October since 2003."