Simply Rheumatoid
@simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social
Human. American-born citizen. Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, good food, fine wines, great films, and innovation. www.simplyrheumatoid.com
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Arthritis Foundation, ACR Denounce CDC Cuts | Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Source: #ArthritisFoundation #RA
🗒️Admin: 🙏 Consider the impacts of:
"Loss of critical data collection
Drastic reductions in scientific innovation to find essential treatments & eventually a cure
Inability of state & local governments to manage public health risks"
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🗒️Admin: 🙏 Consider the impacts of:
"Loss of critical data collection
Drastic reductions in scientific innovation to find essential treatments & eventually a cure
Inability of state & local governments to manage public health risks"
www.arthritis.org/news/press-r...
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The Democracy Docket growth team tells me we need 700 new subscribers this weekend to hit their next benchmark. If you haven’t already signed up here is your chance to support independent, pro-democracy media. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
February 14, 2026 at 12:49 AM
The Democracy Docket growth team tells me we need 700 new subscribers this weekend to hit their next benchmark. If you haven’t already signed up here is your chance to support independent, pro-democracy media. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
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New story up on the Homeland Security Department’s new tactic: flood social media companies with subpoenas to unmask anonymous accounts that criticize ICE or monitor the movements of ICE agents.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
New story up on the Homeland Security Department’s new tactic: flood social media companies with subpoenas to unmask anonymous accounts that criticize ICE or monitor the movements of ICE agents.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
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📽️NEW: Trump is escalating efforts to undermine the 2026 midterms by openly embracing voter intimidation and federal interference.
@marcelias.bsky.social lays out actionable steps to stop election subversion, from banning mass voter challenges to denying officials who interfere with voting immunity👇
@marcelias.bsky.social lays out actionable steps to stop election subversion, from banning mass voter challenges to denying officials who interfere with voting immunity👇
I Warned You About Trump. Here’s the Plan to Stop Him in 2026.
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
📽️NEW: Trump is escalating efforts to undermine the 2026 midterms by openly embracing voter intimidation and federal interference.
@marcelias.bsky.social lays out actionable steps to stop election subversion, from banning mass voter challenges to denying officials who interfere with voting immunity👇
@marcelias.bsky.social lays out actionable steps to stop election subversion, from banning mass voter challenges to denying officials who interfere with voting immunity👇
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NEWS: LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas — a massive facility that could detain up to 9,500 people.
LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas
The unwelcome facility would detain up to 9,500 people
meidasnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM
NEWS: LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas — a massive facility that could detain up to 9,500 people.
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In the early morning, ICE raided the elementary school bus stop during the pick-up time, causing panic among the 4th and 5th graders. This unfortunate event took place outside the Woodland Village Apartments in Lindenwold, New Jersey.
February 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
In the early morning, ICE raided the elementary school bus stop during the pick-up time, causing panic among the 4th and 5th graders. This unfortunate event took place outside the Woodland Village Apartments in Lindenwold, New Jersey.
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NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
NEW: President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order attempting to impose a nationwide photo ID requirement for voting, a requirement to show proof of citizenship for registration, and a ban on mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Thank you for sending letters. I also received responses from both of them.
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Thank you for sending letters. I also received responses from both of them.
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An important step forward toward accountability for ICE! youtube.com/shorts/_fIKf...
Accountability for ICE
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
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February 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
An important step forward toward accountability for ICE! youtube.com/shorts/_fIKf...
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The company is facing a lawsuit from three detainees who allege guards beat and sexually assaulted them, then covered it up.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
ICE Boosts Income at Private Prison Company GEO Group by 800 Percent - The American Prospect
The company’s year-end earnings call came just days after a lawsuit alleges guards in the company’s Washington state imm
prospect.org
February 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The company is facing a lawsuit from three detainees who allege guards beat and sexually assaulted them, then covered it up.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
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“In less than a year, DHS has attacked the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th amendments to the US Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus, the independent judiciary, and much more,” states David Bier before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee.
Read full testimony: https://ow.ly/z2aT50Yfcri
Read full testimony: https://ow.ly/z2aT50Yfcri
February 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
“In less than a year, DHS has attacked the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th amendments to the US Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus, the independent judiciary, and much more,” states David Bier before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee.
Read full testimony: https://ow.ly/z2aT50Yfcri
Read full testimony: https://ow.ly/z2aT50Yfcri
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On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
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Amalia, 18 months, "nearly died" at Dilley migrant family jail, a lawyer for her family said in a statement to @people.com: people.com/toddler-hosp...
Toddler, Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Respiratory Failure, Was Returned to ICE Detention and Denied Prescribed Meds
A toddler at an ICE detention center in Texas was rushed to the hospital with respiratory failure, pneumonia and more, and when the 18-month-old and her parents had to return to the center, ICE office...
people.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Amalia, 18 months, "nearly died" at Dilley migrant family jail, a lawyer for her family said in a statement to @people.com: people.com/toddler-hosp...
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"When I asked why Valery’s treatment for self-harm seems to be exclusively a prescription for sleeping pills, ICE did not respond." Valery is a 13-year-old girl in detention.
The Kids Aren’t Alright in Dilley
A baby who needs medicine. A toddler whose detained mom may have breast cancer. A suicide attempt.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
"When I asked why Valery’s treatment for self-harm seems to be exclusively a prescription for sleeping pills, ICE did not respond." Valery is a 13-year-old girl in detention.
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💔These aren’t video from an apocalyptic film. This’s Donetsk region
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February 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
💔These aren’t video from an apocalyptic film. This’s Donetsk region
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🚨Please read.
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People
CoreCivic and GEO Group’s investors expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
theappeal.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🚨Please read.
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
@wajali.bsky.social Pls read & share.
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People
CoreCivic and GEO Group’s investors expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
theappeal.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
@wajali.bsky.social Pls read & share.
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Investors on CoreCivic and GEO Group’s quarterly earnings calls expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
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Will, please read this article.
Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People.
Investors on CoreCivic & GEO Group’s earnings calls expressed frustration record detention # aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People.
Investors on CoreCivic & GEO Group’s earnings calls expressed frustration record detention # aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People
CoreCivic and GEO Group’s investors expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
theappeal.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Will, please read this article.
Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People.
Investors on CoreCivic & GEO Group’s earnings calls expressed frustration record detention # aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People.
Investors on CoreCivic & GEO Group’s earnings calls expressed frustration record detention # aren’t high enough.
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
Feb 12, 2026
theappeal.org/ice-geo-grou...
🚨🚨PLEASE READ THIS. "Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People."
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Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People
CoreCivic and GEO Group’s investors expressed frustration that ICE’s record immigration detention numbers aren’t high enough.
theappeal.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
🚨🚨PLEASE READ THIS. "Despite Increased Profits, Private Prison Companies Want to Cage Even More People."
@lataco.bsky.social @sergioperez.bsky.social @laloalcaraz.bsky.social @gilduran.com @thetnholler.bsky.social @realtexaspaul.com @atrupar.com
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Mmhmm. Sure. Nothing to see here. (Yes, Sarcasm).
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Mmhmm. Sure. Nothing to see here. (Yes, Sarcasm).
#Migente #Georgia #JonOssoff #ElLuchador #GoodTroubleNecessaryTrouble #JohnLewis #Atlanta #PeachState #GeorgiaTech #CollegeStudents #WalkingDeadFans #ATL #Ballers #Register
“I didn’t try to register for you. I tried to register for myself.”
-Fannie Lou Hamer
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“I didn’t try to register for you. I tried to register for myself.”
-Fannie Lou Hamer
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February 12, 2026 at 10:52 PM
#Migente #Georgia #JonOssoff #ElLuchador #GoodTroubleNecessaryTrouble #JohnLewis #Atlanta #PeachState #GeorgiaTech #CollegeStudents #WalkingDeadFans #ATL #Ballers #Register
“I didn’t try to register for you. I tried to register for myself.”
-Fannie Lou Hamer
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“I didn’t try to register for you. I tried to register for myself.”
-Fannie Lou Hamer
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Donald Trump is bragging that he's “very proud” of this economy.
But his first year in office was marked by the weakest job growth in more than a decade outside of Covid.
Trump needs to stop denying reality and start fixing the economic pain he's caused.
But his first year in office was marked by the weakest job growth in more than a decade outside of Covid.
Trump needs to stop denying reality and start fixing the economic pain he's caused.
February 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Donald Trump is bragging that he's “very proud” of this economy.
But his first year in office was marked by the weakest job growth in more than a decade outside of Covid.
Trump needs to stop denying reality and start fixing the economic pain he's caused.
But his first year in office was marked by the weakest job growth in more than a decade outside of Covid.
Trump needs to stop denying reality and start fixing the economic pain he's caused.
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Google gave ICE the sensitive personal data of a student journalist, including his bank account and credit card info, without even letting him know.
The company is also helping bankroll Trump’s vanity ballroom project.
Google is enabling fascism — all to protect its bottom line.
The company is also helping bankroll Trump’s vanity ballroom project.
Google is enabling fascism — all to protect its bottom line.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Google gave ICE the sensitive personal data of a student journalist, including his bank account and credit card info, without even letting him know.
The company is also helping bankroll Trump’s vanity ballroom project.
Google is enabling fascism — all to protect its bottom line.
The company is also helping bankroll Trump’s vanity ballroom project.
Google is enabling fascism — all to protect its bottom line.