ELoRa
@sniggole.bsky.social
Generally good human near a blue island in the south. 🦐🐊 Career in affordable housing🏘️ Excel at allyship and empathy.🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Chronic illness sufferer🦓 Aphantasic🧠Rescued dogs' mom🐶
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Rob Reiner credited his dad Carl Reiner and his "second father" Norman Lear for his activism.
Losing them all in a span of just 5 years is heartbreaking.
Rob Reiner's creative achievements will live on, but his willingness to risk it all for social justice is, for me, his greatest legacy. #FilmSky
Losing them all in a span of just 5 years is heartbreaking.
Rob Reiner's creative achievements will live on, but his willingness to risk it all for social justice is, for me, his greatest legacy. #FilmSky
December 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Rob Reiner credited his dad Carl Reiner and his "second father" Norman Lear for his activism.
Losing them all in a span of just 5 years is heartbreaking.
Rob Reiner's creative achievements will live on, but his willingness to risk it all for social justice is, for me, his greatest legacy. #FilmSky
Losing them all in a span of just 5 years is heartbreaking.
Rob Reiner's creative achievements will live on, but his willingness to risk it all for social justice is, for me, his greatest legacy. #FilmSky
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Under Gov. Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda, Louisiana has eliminated parole for nearly everyone imprisoned for crimes committed after Aug. 1, 2024.
For most prisoners already behind bars, an algorithm is now deciding if they have a shot at early release.
(Published April with @veritenews.org)
For most prisoners already behind bars, an algorithm is now deciding if they have a shot at early release.
(Published April with @veritenews.org)
An Algorithm Deemed This Nearly Blind 70-Year-Old Prisoner a “Moderate Risk.” Now He’s No Longer Eligible for Parole.
A Louisiana law cedes much of the power of the parole board to an algorithm that bars thousands of prisoners from a shot at early release. Civil rights attorneys say it could disproportionately harm B...
www.propublica.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Under Gov. Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda, Louisiana has eliminated parole for nearly everyone imprisoned for crimes committed after Aug. 1, 2024.
For most prisoners already behind bars, an algorithm is now deciding if they have a shot at early release.
(Published April with @veritenews.org)
For most prisoners already behind bars, an algorithm is now deciding if they have a shot at early release.
(Published April with @veritenews.org)
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📍 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐒:
Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel, a 52-year-old man deported by ICE in a vegetative state following months in U.S. custody, died on October 26 after returning to Costa Rica. His family accuses the agency of negligence and inhumane treatment. #AbuseofPowerWatch
Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel, a 52-year-old man deported by ICE in a vegetative state following months in U.S. custody, died on October 26 after returning to Costa Rica. His family accuses the agency of negligence and inhumane treatment. #AbuseofPowerWatch
Family speaks out after death of man deported by ICE in vegetative state
Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel’s family alleges negligence and inhumane treatment
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
📍 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐒:
Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel, a 52-year-old man deported by ICE in a vegetative state following months in U.S. custody, died on October 26 after returning to Costa Rica. His family accuses the agency of negligence and inhumane treatment. #AbuseofPowerWatch
Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel, a 52-year-old man deported by ICE in a vegetative state following months in U.S. custody, died on October 26 after returning to Costa Rica. His family accuses the agency of negligence and inhumane treatment. #AbuseofPowerWatch
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It's the exact same ideology embraced by the elite enslavers before the Civil War: some people are better than others, and have the right-- and maybe the duty-- to rule. It was the Mudsill Theory then, and it's the Mudsill Theory today, dress it up in whatever elegant language you may.
When Hillary said there was a vast right wing conspiracy, she was, as usual, correct. It's become more entrenched, secretive, organized, & scary.
Armed w knowledge, we will #PushBack 🐸
#WeAreDemocracy
#DemocracyNotAutocracy
Gifted article. wapo.st/3Jsvgrl
#Voices4Victory
#USDemoctacy
Armed w knowledge, we will #PushBack 🐸
#WeAreDemocracy
#DemocracyNotAutocracy
Gifted article. wapo.st/3Jsvgrl
#Voices4Victory
#USDemoctacy
The secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now re-writing MAGA’s future
Chris Buskirk put tech elites in power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory — an ‘aristocracy’ is needed to move the country forward.
wapo.st
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It's the exact same ideology embraced by the elite enslavers before the Civil War: some people are better than others, and have the right-- and maybe the duty-- to rule. It was the Mudsill Theory then, and it's the Mudsill Theory today, dress it up in whatever elegant language you may.
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Worth remembering…
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Worth remembering…
Have you seen this infuriating 🤬 timeline?! www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-wh...
(Scroll to the right) I want to be shocked, but the shit just keeps coming.
(Scroll to the right) I want to be shocked, but the shit just keeps coming.
The White House Building
Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls. From the Ground Floor Corridor rooms, transformed from...
www.whitehouse.gov
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Have you seen this infuriating 🤬 timeline?! www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-wh...
(Scroll to the right) I want to be shocked, but the shit just keeps coming.
(Scroll to the right) I want to be shocked, but the shit just keeps coming.
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WHOA. The AP reports that in the latest strike on a boat alleged to be carrying drug smugglers (which has never been proven), there were actually survivors, and they've been rescued.
The Pentagon has yet to formally acknowledge they have survivors in custody.
apnews.com/article/vene...
The Pentagon has yet to formally acknowledge they have survivors in custody.
apnews.com/article/vene...
US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP sources say
The U.S. has seized survivors after a strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, the first since President Donald Trump began launching deadly attacks in the region this summer.
apnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
WHOA. The AP reports that in the latest strike on a boat alleged to be carrying drug smugglers (which has never been proven), there were actually survivors, and they've been rescued.
The Pentagon has yet to formally acknowledge they have survivors in custody.
apnews.com/article/vene...
The Pentagon has yet to formally acknowledge they have survivors in custody.
apnews.com/article/vene...
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“It was heartbreaking to watch,” said Watson. “Even if you’re not a mother, seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.”…
“Stuff was everywhere…people’s birth certificates, and papers thrown all over. Water was leaking into the hallway. It was wicked crazy.”
“Stuff was everywhere…people’s birth certificates, and papers thrown all over. Water was leaking into the hallway. It was wicked crazy.”
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
“It was heartbreaking to watch,” said Watson. “Even if you’re not a mother, seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.”…
“Stuff was everywhere…people’s birth certificates, and papers thrown all over. Water was leaking into the hallway. It was wicked crazy.”
“Stuff was everywhere…people’s birth certificates, and papers thrown all over. Water was leaking into the hallway. It was wicked crazy.”
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“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
ICE agents raid South Shore apartments; Trump says Chicago could become military training ground
ICE agents raided a South Shore apartment building overnight as the city braces for a possible military deployment.
abc7chicago.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
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The rules from the Department of Housing and Urban Development would allow major changes to public housing and Section 8 vouchers:
- full-time work requirements
- 2-year time limits
- stripping aid from whole families if one member is in the country illegally
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
- full-time work requirements
- 2-year time limits
- stripping aid from whole families if one member is in the country illegally
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Millions Could Lose Housing Aid Under Trump Plan
Drafts of unpublished rules obtained by ProPublica detail plans that would open the door to full-time work requirements, two-year limits on living in federally supported housing and stripping aid from...
www.propublica.org
September 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The rules from the Department of Housing and Urban Development would allow major changes to public housing and Section 8 vouchers:
- full-time work requirements
- 2-year time limits
- stripping aid from whole families if one member is in the country illegally
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
- full-time work requirements
- 2-year time limits
- stripping aid from whole families if one member is in the country illegally
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines largest public school district (DMPS), was apprehended on Friday morning by ICE. DHS claims that Roberts was arrested because he had “a final order of removal and no work authorization.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ice detains superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district
Fellow educators express shock at detention of ‘beacon of light’ Ian Roberts as DHS claims he had ‘no work authorization’
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines largest public school district (DMPS), was apprehended on Friday morning by ICE. DHS claims that Roberts was arrested because he had “a final order of removal and no work authorization.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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The Brookings Institute found that Charlie Kirk was the 2nd largest misinformation spreader among podcasts they analysed.
"Mr. Kirk, a conservative activist and the founder of Turning Point USA, ranked second, with 17 percent of his episodes containing an unsubstantiated or false claim."
Gifted:
"Mr. Kirk, a conservative activist and the founder of Turning Point USA, ranked second, with 17 percent of his episodes containing an unsubstantiated or false claim."
Gifted:
Steve Bannon’s Podcast Is Top Misinformation Spreader, Study Says (Published 2023)
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Brookings Institute found that Charlie Kirk was the 2nd largest misinformation spreader among podcasts they analysed.
"Mr. Kirk, a conservative activist and the founder of Turning Point USA, ranked second, with 17 percent of his episodes containing an unsubstantiated or false claim."
Gifted:
"Mr. Kirk, a conservative activist and the founder of Turning Point USA, ranked second, with 17 percent of his episodes containing an unsubstantiated or false claim."
Gifted:
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Stephen Colbert: Escalator Sabotage
September 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Stephen Colbert: Escalator Sabotage
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🚨Here is what seems to be next: TikTok’s U.S. operations are reportedly on the cusp of being sold to a group that includes Trump allies, led by yet another tech baron, Larry Ellison. Gift link 👇
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
The MAGA Media Takeover
Trump and his powerful friends are creating a dangerous moment for free speech.
www.theatlantic.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
🚨Here is what seems to be next: TikTok’s U.S. operations are reportedly on the cusp of being sold to a group that includes Trump allies, led by yet another tech baron, Larry Ellison. Gift link 👇
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
If you were concerned about Kimmel, here's another for you…
Journalist Mario Guevara has been detained for 100+ days, ironically arrested as he reported on a "No Kings" protest.
The Trump-Vance admin just issued an order of final removal, to send him to El Salvador—where he fled from 21 years ago.
Journalist Mario Guevara has been detained for 100+ days, ironically arrested as he reported on a "No Kings" protest.
The Trump-Vance admin just issued an order of final removal, to send him to El Salvador—where he fled from 21 years ago.
September 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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millennials are band directors now and I think that’s terrific
September 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
millennials are band directors now and I think that’s terrific
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Wow! Listen to this list of acts of political violence. It’s not even complete, but sobering AF.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
September 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Wow! Listen to this list of acts of political violence. It’s not even complete, but sobering AF.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
Now, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front of a crowd, and the video is all over social media. This needs to stop.
Worthwhile read
"The measure of strong leadership is not how many people say 'yes' without conviction, but whether a leader creates the space for people to say 'no' with courage."
There are good reasons the best leaders don’t surround themselves with sycophants, argues @markhertling.bsky.social.
There are good reasons the best leaders don’t surround themselves with sycophants, argues @markhertling.bsky.social.
Donald Trump, Gen. Kruse, and the Perils of Yes Men
There are good reasons the best leaders don’t surround themselves with sycophants.
www.thebulwark.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Worthwhile read
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URGENT: If you have ANY information about Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts and/or the process to send him to Uganda, PLEASE message me on Signal: marisakabas.04
Your anonymity will be fully protected. I know it’s scary to speak out, but this is a man’s life.
Your anonymity will be fully protected. I know it’s scary to speak out, but this is a man’s life.
August 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
URGENT: If you have ANY information about Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts and/or the process to send him to Uganda, PLEASE message me on Signal: marisakabas.04
Your anonymity will be fully protected. I know it’s scary to speak out, but this is a man’s life.
Your anonymity will be fully protected. I know it’s scary to speak out, but this is a man’s life.
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John Shin, a well known and respected violinist from South Korea, who received Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Utah for violin performance, was detained by ICE.
John Shin has been a violinist and teaches students in Utah.
He is being detained in Colorado.
John Shin has been a violinist and teaches students in Utah.
He is being detained in Colorado.
August 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
John Shin, a well known and respected violinist from South Korea, who received Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Utah for violin performance, was detained by ICE.
John Shin has been a violinist and teaches students in Utah.
He is being detained in Colorado.
John Shin has been a violinist and teaches students in Utah.
He is being detained in Colorado.
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BREAKING NEWS: Federal judge in Miami orders Alligator Alcatraz, the concentration camp in the middle of the Everglades, to be dismantled within 60 days and blocks any new detainees from being brought into the facility.
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storage.courtlistener.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Federal judge in Miami orders Alligator Alcatraz, the concentration camp in the middle of the Everglades, to be dismantled within 60 days and blocks any new detainees from being brought into the facility.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Trump going out with the cops tonight has me thinking about this travesty of justice that happened under George H.W. Bush. What poor schlub will get entrapped and arrested tonight? dcist.com/story/18/12/...
The Inside Story Of The Lafayette Park Crack Bust That George H.W. Bush Used To Sell The War On Drugs
In a 1989 primetime speech, Bush held up a package and said, "This is crack cocaine, seized a few days ago by drug enforcement agents in a park just across the street from the White House.”
dcist.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Trump going out with the cops tonight has me thinking about this travesty of justice that happened under George H.W. Bush. What poor schlub will get entrapped and arrested tonight? dcist.com/story/18/12/...
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Within months of consolidating control of the White House and Congress, Republicans went to work destabilizing Social Security, Medicare, and the entire American health care system.
The public hates it, so Republicans hide their mischief.
The public hates it, so Republicans hide their mischief.
It’s no surprise what President Trump and the GOP are doing to Social Security
In 2022, Social Security lifted 28.9 million Americans out of poverty. These are earned benefits; retirees have paid into the system over a lifetime of work.
www.msnbc.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Within months of consolidating control of the White House and Congress, Republicans went to work destabilizing Social Security, Medicare, and the entire American health care system.
The public hates it, so Republicans hide their mischief.
The public hates it, so Republicans hide their mischief.