shakin ground
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a classic, independent leaning democrat, learning never ends until we die, NO Kings, Hands Off, Support Veterans.
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The greatest threat Russia presents right now is that it gains more at the negotiation table than it has achieved on the battlefield.
Russia’s maximalist demands cannot be met with a minimalist response.
Extract of my speech at Munich Security Conference ↓
Russia’s maximalist demands cannot be met with a minimalist response.
Extract of my speech at Munich Security Conference ↓
February 15, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The greatest threat Russia presents right now is that it gains more at the negotiation table than it has achieved on the battlefield.
Russia’s maximalist demands cannot be met with a minimalist response.
Extract of my speech at Munich Security Conference ↓
Russia’s maximalist demands cannot be met with a minimalist response.
Extract of my speech at Munich Security Conference ↓
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The administration has weaponized the Department of Justice, which now has become a direct threat to elections. Former DOJ officials at the Brennan Center join The Briefing with Michael Waldman to discuss. bit.ly/4ctIZKl
How the Justice Department Came to Threaten Elections (with Eileen O'Connor and Chris Berger)
Listen to this episode from The Briefing with Michael Waldman on Spotify. Recently, we’ve seen an escalation in efforts to meddle with elections, from the dangerous SAVE Act, which is gaining momentum in Congress, to President Trump himself calling for “nationalizing” the counting of ballots. Less known is how the administration is leveraging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to subvert the vote. Over the last several months, the DOJ has been demanding access to voter rolls and suing states that don’t comply — a move that is not only unlawful but raises numerous alarms. In this episode, former DOJ officials and Brennan Center experts break down what’s happening inside the department, why it matters for the future of free and fair elections, and what can be done to stop the administration from undermining the rule of law.Recorded on February 10, 2026.Speakers:Eileen O’Connor, Senior Counsel and Manager, Democracy Program, Brennan Center Chris Berger, Patricia Bauman Senior Fellow, Brennan CenterHost: Michael Waldman, President and CEO, Brennan CenterKeep up with the Brennan Center’s work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The administration has weaponized the Department of Justice, which now has become a direct threat to elections. Former DOJ officials at the Brennan Center join The Briefing with Michael Waldman to discuss. bit.ly/4ctIZKl
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Any Lopez Belloza never should have been ripped away from her community and unlawfully deported to Honduras.
The Trump administration must bring her home now.
The Trump administration must bring her home now.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to return Babson College freshman Any Lucia Lopez Belloza to the US after she was deported to Honduras in violation of a court order in November.
Judge orders Trump administration to ‘make amends,’ return Babson student deported to Honduras - The Boston Globe
Belloza was deported while traveling home to Texas to see her family for Thanksgiving.
trib.al
February 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Any Lopez Belloza never should have been ripped away from her community and unlawfully deported to Honduras.
The Trump administration must bring her home now.
The Trump administration must bring her home now.
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I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
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The SAVE Act failed to pass last year because of nationwide public opposition. Now it’s back, and Congress should reject it again. Add your voice: bit.ly/4tmVIor
February 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The SAVE Act failed to pass last year because of nationwide public opposition. Now it’s back, and Congress should reject it again. Add your voice: bit.ly/4tmVIor
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Thune’s plan has been obvious - drag this out as long as possible to put distance between the Pretti/Good murders and the final vote on DHS funding, hoping that the American public moves on. Senate Dems will never have more leverage for ICE reforms than they do right now.
February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Thune’s plan has been obvious - drag this out as long as possible to put distance between the Pretti/Good murders and the final vote on DHS funding, hoping that the American public moves on. Senate Dems will never have more leverage for ICE reforms than they do right now.
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BREAKING: After we sued, DHS withdrew a subpoena seeking personal information about our client who criticized DHS' treatment of a man seeking asylum.
This is a win not just for our client, but for everyone’s First Amendment right to speak out without fear of government retaliation.
This is a win not just for our client, but for everyone’s First Amendment right to speak out without fear of government retaliation.
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
BREAKING: After we sued, DHS withdrew a subpoena seeking personal information about our client who criticized DHS' treatment of a man seeking asylum.
This is a win not just for our client, but for everyone’s First Amendment right to speak out without fear of government retaliation.
This is a win not just for our client, but for everyone’s First Amendment right to speak out without fear of government retaliation.
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We've got the numbers: Last year we published (in partnership with the @brennancenter.org and @umd-cdce.bsky.social) survey results showing that some 21.3 million Americans could be disenfranchised by the SAVE Act, which the House''ll vote on tomorrow.
Time to send this thing back to its grave.
Time to send this thing back to its grave.
Millions of Americans Don’t Have Documents Proving Their Citizenship Readily Available
Requiring Americans to prove their citizenship to register to vote would exclude millions of citizens from the political process.
www.brennancenter.org
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
We've got the numbers: Last year we published (in partnership with the @brennancenter.org and @umd-cdce.bsky.social) survey results showing that some 21.3 million Americans could be disenfranchised by the SAVE Act, which the House''ll vote on tomorrow.
Time to send this thing back to its grave.
Time to send this thing back to its grave.
Right now, Congress is negotiating new guardrails for ICE in the Department of Homeland Security budget bill. We have a short window of time to tell them to block ICE from going into schools, hospitals, and places of worship. Write today! social.redwine.blue/s/vCIFyaCH
Send your letters!
social.redwine.blue
February 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Right now, Congress is negotiating new guardrails for ICE in the Department of Homeland Security budget bill. We have a short window of time to tell them to block ICE from going into schools, hospitals, and places of worship. Write today! social.redwine.blue/s/vCIFyaCH
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Pam Bondi linked the violence in Minnesota to a federal demand for access to the state’s voter rolls. But states have the authority to maintain voter rolls and run elections. Listen as experts discuss how to protect elections in the latest episode of The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4a0Lilv
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Pam Bondi linked the violence in Minnesota to a federal demand for access to the state’s voter rolls. But states have the authority to maintain voter rolls and run elections. Listen as experts discuss how to protect elections in the latest episode of The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/4a0Lilv
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If your representative hasn’t heard from you yet, there’s still time to give them a call before today’s vote. Let your elected official know you are paying close attention to whether they vote with the regime or with the people who demand ICE Out For Good.
January 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM
If your representative hasn’t heard from you yet, there’s still time to give them a call before today’s vote. Let your elected official know you are paying close attention to whether they vote with the regime or with the people who demand ICE Out For Good.
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Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress gave $30 billion to ICE.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
January 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress gave $30 billion to ICE.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
You know what also would have cost $30 billion? Extending those tax credits to help people afford health care this year.
We should repeal Trump’s money for ICE and lower costs instead.
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Tell your Congress members to rein in ICE and oppose any bill that adds to the agency's colossal budget.
Stop ICE's Attack On Our Communities
An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to immigr...
aclu.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Tell your Congress members to rein in ICE and oppose any bill that adds to the agency's colossal budget.
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Special elections are happening Tuesday in Maplewood, Woodbury, and parts of St. Paul. If you're in the 47A or 64A areas, get involved at dfl.org/specials — and take your next steps toward Caucus Night at dfl.org/caucus.
January 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Special elections are happening Tuesday in Maplewood, Woodbury, and parts of St. Paul. If you're in the 47A or 64A areas, get involved at dfl.org/specials — and take your next steps toward Caucus Night at dfl.org/caucus.
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Kavanaugh home invasions
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
January 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Kavanaugh home invasions
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
Kavanaugh kiddie detentions
Kavanaugh pepper spray torture
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What's in the bill & what's not👇
January 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM
What's in the bill & what's not👇
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Republicans want us to vote to fund more of this.
Hell no.
Hell no.
January 21, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Republicans want us to vote to fund more of this.
Hell no.
Hell no.
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Trump just openly declared that invoking the Insurrection Act will let him implement his immigration crackdown without going "through the court system."
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
Trump Blurts Out Real Reason for Insurrection Act Threat—and It’s Dark
He thinks it lets him abuse his power however he wants. It’s up to the courts—and the American people—to show him otherwise.
newrepublic.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Trump just openly declared that invoking the Insurrection Act will let him implement his immigration crackdown without going "through the court system."
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
That's nonsense, but it's telling: Trump *thinks* it allows him to rule like a military dictator. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2055...
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I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
January 21, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I spent the morning at the San Antonio immigration court. It’s out of control.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
Crawling with ICE - arresting legal immigrants showing up for court appearances.
I asked one officer who they are prioritizing. His answer: everyone.
I need to share with you what I saw.
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Please share widely
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Please share widely
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The great @glennkirschner.bsky.social dropped by this afternoon for a spirited talk about Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness, and more. Was a good one - get to it when you can......
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
Glenn Kirschner On Trump's Abandonment Of The Rule Of Law, ICE's Extraordinary Lawlessness
Love it when the great Glenn Kirschner drops by......
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The great @glennkirschner.bsky.social dropped by this afternoon for a spirited talk about Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness, and more. Was a good one - get to it when you can......
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/glenn-kirs...
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I think--a lot--about that one time when Lindsey Graham was correct.
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I think--a lot--about that one time when Lindsey Graham was correct.
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
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One of the most important dynamics in US politics this year will be the struggle of state/local governments to govern against the extraordinary harms Trump and his allies have done to the country. Events like this are happening now all across the country, and will, repeatedly, everywhere all year.
Illinois is standing up for working families against Trump's administration — we're fighting for what's owed to our people and spearheading the way to make life more affordable.
Today, I convened a roundtable to hear from Illinoisans on how his policies affected their lives.
Today, I convened a roundtable to hear from Illinoisans on how his policies affected their lives.
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 AM
One of the most important dynamics in US politics this year will be the struggle of state/local governments to govern against the extraordinary harms Trump and his allies have done to the country. Events like this are happening now all across the country, and will, repeatedly, everywhere all year.