Tova
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If anyone on here works at Politics & Prose or other bookstores that are scheduled to host Chuck Schumer, I have a proposal—if you cancel his event, I would pledge to buy a book of equal value or make a donation to make sure you didn’t lose revenue—and I bet a lot of others would too.
March 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If anyone on here works at Politics & Prose or other bookstores that are scheduled to host Chuck Schumer, I have a proposal—if you cancel his event, I would pledge to buy a book of equal value or make a donation to make sure you didn’t lose revenue—and I bet a lot of others would too.
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this is a description of a gulag
“He said that the inmates would perform forced labor for at least a year, possibly more, and that the “United States will pay a very low fee for them.””
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Trump sends more than 200 alleged gang members to prison in El Salvador
The administration won’t identify those moved — or say whether the Alien Enemies Act, which briefly sped up some deportations, played any role.
wapo.st
March 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
this is a description of a gulag
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I am begging blue state governors to have lunch this week with your adjutant general of the National Guard.
Cannot stress enough how important this relationship is going to be in the near future.
Cannot stress enough how important this relationship is going to be in the near future.
March 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I am begging blue state governors to have lunch this week with your adjutant general of the National Guard.
Cannot stress enough how important this relationship is going to be in the near future.
Cannot stress enough how important this relationship is going to be in the near future.
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“We’re not going to go after every single issue. We are picking the most important fights and lying down on the train tracks on those fights.” - @schumer.senate.gov, who has only succeeded at lying down as of yet
‘We Have No Coherent Message’: Democrats Struggle to Oppose Trump
More than 50 interviews with Democratic leaders revealed a party struggling to decide what it believes in, what issues to prioritize and how to confront an aggressive right-wing administration.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“We’re not going to go after every single issue. We are picking the most important fights and lying down on the train tracks on those fights.” - @schumer.senate.gov, who has only succeeded at lying down as of yet
Yeah, for me it's been about 39 years. I don't think I would say they've *never* served my goals (using "me" to mean "their base"), but when they have it was by coincidence, not bc they valued my votes or other contributions (time, skills, policy insights). And no end to the insults.
I have been loyal to the Democratic Party for twenty five years and they have not been loyal to me, ever.
And they insult me, to add insult to injury
And they insult me, to add insult to injury
February 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Yeah, for me it's been about 39 years. I don't think I would say they've *never* served my goals (using "me" to mean "their base"), but when they have it was by coincidence, not bc they valued my votes or other contributions (time, skills, policy insights). And no end to the insults.
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Many of us are familiar only with the very bottom rungs of the escalation ladder: "quietly acquiesce" and "complain", and the very top rung: "deadly force".
This is a recipe for freezing up in a dynamic situation.
The same could be said for how we think about activism and political resistance.
This is a recipe for freezing up in a dynamic situation.
The same could be said for how we think about activism and political resistance.
February 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Many of us are familiar only with the very bottom rungs of the escalation ladder: "quietly acquiesce" and "complain", and the very top rung: "deadly force".
This is a recipe for freezing up in a dynamic situation.
The same could be said for how we think about activism and political resistance.
This is a recipe for freezing up in a dynamic situation.
The same could be said for how we think about activism and political resistance.
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If your awareness of resistance tactics is limited only to the extremes of the spectrum: voting, petitions, and peaceful marching on one end; armed revolution on the other — you may be feeling frozen in this moment.
Take the time to learn about direct action tactics in the middle of the spectrum.
Take the time to learn about direct action tactics in the middle of the spectrum.
February 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
If your awareness of resistance tactics is limited only to the extremes of the spectrum: voting, petitions, and peaceful marching on one end; armed revolution on the other — you may be feeling frozen in this moment.
Take the time to learn about direct action tactics in the middle of the spectrum.
Take the time to learn about direct action tactics in the middle of the spectrum.
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Thus, the leaders who we elected nominally to protect our democracy are not only FAILING to protect democracy, they're actively preventing communities from doing what is necessary to protect themselves.
It reminds me of the WTC facilities personnel who told 9/11 victims not to evacuate the towers.
It reminds me of the WTC facilities personnel who told 9/11 victims not to evacuate the towers.
February 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Thus, the leaders who we elected nominally to protect our democracy are not only FAILING to protect democracy, they're actively preventing communities from doing what is necessary to protect themselves.
It reminds me of the WTC facilities personnel who told 9/11 victims not to evacuate the towers.
It reminds me of the WTC facilities personnel who told 9/11 victims not to evacuate the towers.
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Here's what @pbump.bsky.social found so objectionable:
January 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Here's what @pbump.bsky.social found so objectionable:
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among the many crazy things about this statement is that “the diversity of america’s fighting force is how it has triumphed over its enemies” has been a part of american military propaganda since at least the civil war
January 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
among the many crazy things about this statement is that “the diversity of america’s fighting force is how it has triumphed over its enemies” has been a part of american military propaganda since at least the civil war
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“The rumors appear to be true that ICE agents tried at least five detention operations in San Francisco over the last few days, but were apparently turned away, and a who’s-who of SF City Hall officials rallied against this Tuesday morning.”
#RESIST RESIST RESIST RESIST
sfist.com/2025/01/28/c...
#RESIST RESIST RESIST RESIST
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January 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
“The rumors appear to be true that ICE agents tried at least five detention operations in San Francisco over the last few days, but were apparently turned away, and a who’s-who of SF City Hall officials rallied against this Tuesday morning.”
#RESIST RESIST RESIST RESIST
sfist.com/2025/01/28/c...
#RESIST RESIST RESIST RESIST
sfist.com/2025/01/28/c...
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The union representing thousands of janitors said ICE went to multiple downtown San Francisco offices but that building security kept them from entering, KTVU reports.
“Union president Olga Miranda said the janitors were relieved that someone spoke up for them.”
www.ktvu.com/news/ice-age...
“Union president Olga Miranda said the janitors were relieved that someone spoke up for them.”
www.ktvu.com/news/ice-age...
ICE agents in downtown San Francisco blocked by building security
Local 87, the union representing 6,000 janitors in the private sector, said federal agents went to multiple downtown office buildings late Friday afternoon, but that building security kept them from e...
www.ktvu.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The union representing thousands of janitors said ICE went to multiple downtown San Francisco offices but that building security kept them from entering, KTVU reports.
“Union president Olga Miranda said the janitors were relieved that someone spoke up for them.”
www.ktvu.com/news/ice-age...
“Union president Olga Miranda said the janitors were relieved that someone spoke up for them.”
www.ktvu.com/news/ice-age...
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While Trump further breaks immigration court system, like everything else he touches, you may need a primer on how the court works. Ohio Immigrant Alliance has just the thing, including definitions + deliberate design flaws: ohioimmigrant.org/2024/03/03/t...
The System Works As Designed: Immigration Law, Courts, and Consequences - Ohio Immigrant Alliance
Cleveland Heights, OH – The U.S. immigration courts have flown under the radar screen for decades. But decisions made by immigration judges have life-altering outcomes. Both the structure of the...
ohioimmigrant.org
January 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
While Trump further breaks immigration court system, like everything else he touches, you may need a primer on how the court works. Ohio Immigrant Alliance has just the thing, including definitions + deliberate design flaws: ohioimmigrant.org/2024/03/03/t...
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Four examples of Democratic messaging since yesterday. I know which one I'm supporting. And voting for.
January 24, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Four examples of Democratic messaging since yesterday. I know which one I'm supporting. And voting for.
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We’re in a society under assault from the worst people on the planet, and instead of rallying the population against the attackers and building barricades, our leaders are engaged in an endless navel-gazing session over how, if they’d just be better listeners, the invasion would stop
January 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We’re in a society under assault from the worst people on the planet, and instead of rallying the population against the attackers and building barricades, our leaders are engaged in an endless navel-gazing session over how, if they’d just be better listeners, the invasion would stop
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Indeed. Dear establishment Dems who have been in leadership or elected office for decades - find that "“endless, winding roads” and ride off on your Harley just like Gary Peters. Time is now. 🏍️ www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
January 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Indeed. Dear establishment Dems who have been in leadership or elected office for decades - find that "“endless, winding roads” and ride off on your Harley just like Gary Peters. Time is now. 🏍️ www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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As importantly, treat it as a Trump loss. Nothing he hates more than losing, nothing will force him to lose trust in people faster than those who make him lose. And the people behind this move are no less dangerous today than they were yesterday.
January 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As importantly, treat it as a Trump loss. Nothing he hates more than losing, nothing will force him to lose trust in people faster than those who make him lose. And the people behind this move are no less dangerous today than they were yesterday.
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We may not have 4 million in the streets but there is still MASS RESISTANCE to the Trump's wannabe fascist regime.
There are many different ways to defend democracy & fight for a better world. This @choosedemocracy.bsky.social video offers some different paths. Find yours and keep organizing!
There are many different ways to defend democracy & fight for a better world. This @choosedemocracy.bsky.social video offers some different paths. Find yours and keep organizing!
The 4 paths to resist Trump
YouTube video by Choose Democracy
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We may not have 4 million in the streets but there is still MASS RESISTANCE to the Trump's wannabe fascist regime.
There are many different ways to defend democracy & fight for a better world. This @choosedemocracy.bsky.social video offers some different paths. Find yours and keep organizing!
There are many different ways to defend democracy & fight for a better world. This @choosedemocracy.bsky.social video offers some different paths. Find yours and keep organizing!
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It was never just about abortion. Overturning Roe v Wade laid the groundwork for more attacks on women's reproductive care: attacks on fertility treatments, on birth control, and more.
Watch the full #CareTalk interview w/ Dana Singiser, Contraceptive Access Initiative: youtube.com/live/GE0UfiI...
Watch the full #CareTalk interview w/ Dana Singiser, Contraceptive Access Initiative: youtube.com/live/GE0UfiI...
The Overturning of Roe v Wade's Far Reaching Implications
YouTube video by Laura Packard
youtube.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It was never just about abortion. Overturning Roe v Wade laid the groundwork for more attacks on women's reproductive care: attacks on fertility treatments, on birth control, and more.
Watch the full #CareTalk interview w/ Dana Singiser, Contraceptive Access Initiative: youtube.com/live/GE0UfiI...
Watch the full #CareTalk interview w/ Dana Singiser, Contraceptive Access Initiative: youtube.com/live/GE0UfiI...
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People are fleeing states with restrictive #abortion laws. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-29/column-the-population-exodus-from-antiabortion-states-is-underway-and-may-be-picking-up-steam
January 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
People are fleeing states with restrictive #abortion laws. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-29/column-the-population-exodus-from-antiabortion-states-is-underway-and-may-be-picking-up-steam
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Too bad Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) voted to confirm Trump's DOT pick Sean Duffy huh
My statement on DOT action to rescind CAFE standards.
January 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Too bad Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) voted to confirm Trump's DOT pick Sean Duffy huh
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers and community allies “sit down” and occupy the NYC Park Slope store to show the company we’re serious about wanting a fair union contract.
We’re not letting Starbucks off the hook for their treatment of their workers!
We’re not letting Starbucks off the hook for their treatment of their workers!
January 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Ahhh look forward to the linguistics gymnastics DC reporters try to pull off to describe a concentration camp without calling it that.
Trump announces an executive order authorizing a 30,000 capacity migrant detention center in Guantanamo.
"Some of them are so bad we don't even trust the countries to hold them because we don't want them coming back, so we're going to send them out to Guatanamo Bay."
"Some of them are so bad we don't even trust the countries to hold them because we don't want them coming back, so we're going to send them out to Guatanamo Bay."
January 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Ahhh look forward to the linguistics gymnastics DC reporters try to pull off to describe a concentration camp without calling it that.
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Reporters: Please stop calling things DEI that are not DEI. This is only cementing the propaganda being used to legitimize the dismantling of all types of initiatives that are not DEI as well as legitimize efforts to end civil rights enforcement. Be specific with your language. Be accurate.
January 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM