Sunquinox
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Volunteer for Eugene McCarthy, 1968. Few posts, occasional replies. Oregon. #RankedChoiceVoting !
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Sunquinox
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· Dec 18
First post, yay!
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People living across the street from Portland's ICE facility are seeking relief. Not only are chemicals used by federal agents infiltrating their homes, they're wreaking havoc on their bodies and lives. In court filings, they describe sleeping with gas masks.
Neighbors of Portland ICE facility to go before federal judge over chronic tear gas
A lawsuit over chemical munitions seeping into residences at a low-income apartment complex across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland is set for a hearing Friday.
www.opb.org
February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
People living across the street from Portland's ICE facility are seeking relief. Not only are chemicals used by federal agents infiltrating their homes, they're wreaking havoc on their bodies and lives. In court filings, they describe sleeping with gas masks.
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For Months, Tear Gas Has Entered Their Homes. Now They’re Suing ICE.
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
For Months, Tear Gas Has Entered Their Homes. Now They’re Suing ICE.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
For Months, Tear Gas Has Entered Their Homes. Now They’re Suing ICE.
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
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I'm still SHOCKED by the obscene rise in billionaire election spending since Citizens United in the NYT piece, despite already knowing that election corruption w/ $ was profound. (Recall that BCRA fought dangerous campaign $ in *2002*)
The article data didn't have a graph, so I made one to show it.
The article data didn't have a graph, so I made one to show it.
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I'm still SHOCKED by the obscene rise in billionaire election spending since Citizens United in the NYT piece, despite already knowing that election corruption w/ $ was profound. (Recall that BCRA fought dangerous campaign $ in *2002*)
The article data didn't have a graph, so I made one to show it.
The article data didn't have a graph, so I made one to show it.
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Koritan, a blue bird stationmaster decorated with cherry blossoms and musical notes, is the mascot for Koriyama Railway Station.
February 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Koritan, a blue bird stationmaster decorated with cherry blossoms and musical notes, is the mascot for Koriyama Railway Station.
give it a few more months, and instead of yelling F*** ICE the wrestling crowd will be yelling F*** TRUMP
(you heard it here first)
(you heard it here first)
Wow! What sounded like the entire AEW Dynamite audience in Las Vegas tonight chanted "Fuck ICE! Fuck ICE!" in unison before the main event
February 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
give it a few more months, and instead of yelling F*** ICE the wrestling crowd will be yelling F*** TRUMP
(you heard it here first)
(you heard it here first)
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Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
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Texas reporter.
When we call this a political earthquake we are not exaggerating.
When we call this a political earthquake we are not exaggerating.
February 1, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Texas reporter.
When we call this a political earthquake we are not exaggerating.
When we call this a political earthquake we are not exaggerating.
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An insane result.
A flip in red Texas.
A 33-point swing from red-to-blue.
A MAGA candidate promoted heavily by Trump.
A state where the new GOP Congressional district lines now might not be enough to withstand a blue wave.
A state where #TXSen is now officially in play.
Staggering all around.
A flip in red Texas.
A 33-point swing from red-to-blue.
A MAGA candidate promoted heavily by Trump.
A state where the new GOP Congressional district lines now might not be enough to withstand a blue wave.
A state where #TXSen is now officially in play.
Staggering all around.
🚨OFFICIAL FLIP ALERT🚨
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has FLIPPED Texas State Senate District 9!
This is a seat that Trump won by *17* points, and a district that has more voters than a *Congressional* district.
Plus the GOP *heavily* outspent Dems here for their MAGA candidate.
Political. Earthquake.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has FLIPPED Texas State Senate District 9!
This is a seat that Trump won by *17* points, and a district that has more voters than a *Congressional* district.
Plus the GOP *heavily* outspent Dems here for their MAGA candidate.
Political. Earthquake.
a man is holding a frying pan in a kitchen and the website 4gifs.com is visible in the corner
ALT: a man is holding a frying pan in a kitchen and the website 4gifs.com is visible in the corner
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 AM
An insane result.
A flip in red Texas.
A 33-point swing from red-to-blue.
A MAGA candidate promoted heavily by Trump.
A state where the new GOP Congressional district lines now might not be enough to withstand a blue wave.
A state where #TXSen is now officially in play.
Staggering all around.
A flip in red Texas.
A 33-point swing from red-to-blue.
A MAGA candidate promoted heavily by Trump.
A state where the new GOP Congressional district lines now might not be enough to withstand a blue wave.
A state where #TXSen is now officially in play.
Staggering all around.
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A very significant vote. The $75 billion can be taken away; this marks a clear vote by the Democratic caucus to do so.
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
January 30, 2026 at 11:50 PM
A very significant vote. The $75 billion can be taken away; this marks a clear vote by the Democratic caucus to do so.
Jon Tester:
“It has the potential of being 1932 all over again, quite frankly,” Tester told Semafor in a wide-ranging interview this week. “Because <b>people are starting to realize that this ain’t working</b>.”
“It has the potential of being 1932 all over again, quite frankly,” Tester told Semafor in a wide-ranging interview this week. “Because <b>people are starting to realize that this ain’t working</b>.”
Talked to former Sen. Tester. He says
- Dems' message is "horrible"
- Nonetheless, Dems are poised for huge gains
- He's done running for office
“My generation has screwed this country up enough, quite frankly. It’s time for a new generation to come in"
www.semafor.com/article/01/2...
- Dems' message is "horrible"
- Nonetheless, Dems are poised for huge gains
- He's done running for office
“My generation has screwed this country up enough, quite frankly. It’s time for a new generation to come in"
www.semafor.com/article/01/2...
Exclusive: Tester on Democrats’ chances: ‘Horrible’ message but a winning hand
The former Montana senator spoke with Semafor for a wide-ranging interview about his own political future, ICE funding, and more.
www.semafor.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Jon Tester:
“It has the potential of being 1932 all over again, quite frankly,” Tester told Semafor in a wide-ranging interview this week. “Because <b>people are starting to realize that this ain’t working</b>.”
“It has the potential of being 1932 all over again, quite frankly,” Tester told Semafor in a wide-ranging interview this week. “Because <b>people are starting to realize that this ain’t working</b>.”
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The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
January 27, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
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Our VA Secretary wants all of his employees who serve our nation’s veterans to understand that if masked federal agents execute you on the streets in cold blood, he will not give a damn about you and will use your death as an opportunity to spread propaganda for the President.
January 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Our VA Secretary wants all of his employees who serve our nation’s veterans to understand that if masked federal agents execute you on the streets in cold blood, he will not give a damn about you and will use your death as an opportunity to spread propaganda for the President.
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Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
Let us all have the courage displayed by the residents of Minneapolis.
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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This is the seat Nancy Mace is vacating lol
Nancy Lacore, who served in the Navy for 35 years as a Navy helicopter pilot, three-star admiral and the chief of the Navy Reserve, announced a run for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District
Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nav...
Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nav...
Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress
Nancy Lacore served in the Navy for 35 years as a helicopter pilot, three-star admiral and the chief of the Navy Reserve.
abcnews.go.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:26 PM
This is the seat Nancy Mace is vacating lol
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every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
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The government has an efficient new method for calculating what your life is worth
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
The government has an efficient new method for calculating what your life is worth
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This is not a novel observation, but I really don't think the admin quite understands the level of radicalization that is happening to opposition elements that were not previously radicalized in the slightest.
January 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
This is not a novel observation, but I really don't think the admin quite understands the level of radicalization that is happening to opposition elements that were not previously radicalized in the slightest.
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When Trump says he "isn't worried about boots on the ground" in Venezuela, that's because he isn't talking about his family.
American citizens must have a say about any act of war. It is OUR soldiers and OUR money at stake.
American citizens must have a say about any act of war. It is OUR soldiers and OUR money at stake.
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
When Trump says he "isn't worried about boots on the ground" in Venezuela, that's because he isn't talking about his family.
American citizens must have a say about any act of war. It is OUR soldiers and OUR money at stake.
American citizens must have a say about any act of war. It is OUR soldiers and OUR money at stake.
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they've got Raffi calling for regime change. something has shifted.
January 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
they've got Raffi calling for regime change. something has shifted.
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One day after ICE killed a mom in Minneapolis, Trump's agents shot two more people in Portland.
How does Trump and his team respond?
Not remorse. Not empathy. Just declaring the cases closed before the facts come to light, then covering them up by blocking local investigators.
How does Trump and his team respond?
Not remorse. Not empathy. Just declaring the cases closed before the facts come to light, then covering them up by blocking local investigators.
January 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
One day after ICE killed a mom in Minneapolis, Trump's agents shot two more people in Portland.
How does Trump and his team respond?
Not remorse. Not empathy. Just declaring the cases closed before the facts come to light, then covering them up by blocking local investigators.
How does Trump and his team respond?
Not remorse. Not empathy. Just declaring the cases closed before the facts come to light, then covering them up by blocking local investigators.
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more americans than ever say that ICE should be abolished www.gelliottmorris.com/p/support-fo...
Support for abolishing ICE hits a a new high
Americans have turned sharply against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and say it too often resorts to violence
www.gelliottmorris.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
more americans than ever say that ICE should be abolished www.gelliottmorris.com/p/support-fo...
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Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good
After the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing.
www.ncronline.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
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Cygnal is a Republican pollster and one of the better ones. If they are sending this out, it's a flare gun for Republicans.
Generic Ballot Polling Among Independents:
🔵 DEM: 49% (+3)
🔴 GOP: 29% (-7)
Cygnal / Dec 2025
(% Change With Feb 2025)
🔵 DEM: 49% (+3)
🔴 GOP: 29% (-7)
Cygnal / Dec 2025
(% Change With Feb 2025)
January 2, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Cygnal is a Republican pollster and one of the better ones. If they are sending this out, it's a flare gun for Republicans.
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NEW SURVEY...
Alaska Survey Research
December 19-21, 2025
N=994 likely Alaska voters
MOE = +/- 3.2%
Fielded online - ASR Survey Panel
Q: If the 2026 election for US Senate for Alaska was held today... for whom would you vote for US Senate?
Mary Peltola 48
Dan Sullivan 46
Undecided 6
Alaska Survey Research
December 19-21, 2025
N=994 likely Alaska voters
MOE = +/- 3.2%
Fielded online - ASR Survey Panel
Q: If the 2026 election for US Senate for Alaska was held today... for whom would you vote for US Senate?
Mary Peltola 48
Dan Sullivan 46
Undecided 6
December 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
NEW SURVEY...
Alaska Survey Research
December 19-21, 2025
N=994 likely Alaska voters
MOE = +/- 3.2%
Fielded online - ASR Survey Panel
Q: If the 2026 election for US Senate for Alaska was held today... for whom would you vote for US Senate?
Mary Peltola 48
Dan Sullivan 46
Undecided 6
Alaska Survey Research
December 19-21, 2025
N=994 likely Alaska voters
MOE = +/- 3.2%
Fielded online - ASR Survey Panel
Q: If the 2026 election for US Senate for Alaska was held today... for whom would you vote for US Senate?
Mary Peltola 48
Dan Sullivan 46
Undecided 6