CarrieT 🗽 ⚖️ 🇺🇸 🐶 📚 🛩 🌏 🐘 🗳 ⛩️ 😆 🎶 🪙 🤷♀️
@uclabruin1998.bsky.social
Raised woke. Stayed woke.
Left. On the right side of history.
Dogs. Books. Travel. Wildlife.
Politics. Architecture. Humor.
Musical Theater. W.T.F. 🤬
Left. On the right side of history.
Dogs. Books. Travel. Wildlife.
Politics. Architecture. Humor.
Musical Theater. W.T.F. 🤬
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You don’t need to be an activist to organize against the regime. There’s a role for everyone to play in the pro-democracy movement.
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
You don’t need to be an activist to organize against the regime. There’s a role for everyone to play in the pro-democracy movement.
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Adding: MAGA *does not* want a politics in which the good life is contested. They want to dictate and impose their version on all by nullifying elections/using fascist violence to force us to accept it. Ironically commentary trying to be "understanding" of Trumpism often won't forthrightly face this
IMHO, Sandel is getting in MAGA fascism a monkey's-paw version of his wish for a more deeply moralized politics in which people's fundamental ideals of the good life are contested. The multiply-supremacist (racial; gender; LGBT; religious) MAGA agenda supposes just such a comprehensive public vision
February 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Adding: MAGA *does not* want a politics in which the good life is contested. They want to dictate and impose their version on all by nullifying elections/using fascist violence to force us to accept it. Ironically commentary trying to be "understanding" of Trumpism often won't forthrightly face this
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This Valentine's Day, set up an adoption for your special someone and introduce them to our world of elephants, where every member of the family is treasured. They'll receive an adoption certificate and monthly email updates on the orphans in our care. Find out more: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
February 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM
This Valentine's Day, set up an adoption for your special someone and introduce them to our world of elephants, where every member of the family is treasured. They'll receive an adoption certificate and monthly email updates on the orphans in our care. Find out more: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
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In a state House race in Louisiana, a Trump +13 seat went to the Democratic candidate by a 62-38 margin — a 41-point overperformance.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won the special election for State House District 60, defeating Republican Brad Daigle.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won the special election for State House District 60, defeating Republican Brad Daigle.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Democrats overperform in another special election, deny the GOP a pickup opportunity
Trump carried this district by 13 points, fueling Republican hopes about flipping the seat. Instead, the Democratic nominee prevailed — by 24 points.
www.ms.now
February 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
In a state House race in Louisiana, a Trump +13 seat went to the Democratic candidate by a 62-38 margin — a 41-point overperformance.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won the special election for State House District 60, defeating Republican Brad Daigle.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez won the special election for State House District 60, defeating Republican Brad Daigle.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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If Pete Hegseth succeeds in punishing Mark Kelly, it could significantly expand the Pentagon’s legal powers over military retirees—and curb the First Amendment rights of some of the very people who have fought to defend such freedoms, Missy Ryan reports.
This Is So Much Bigger Than Pete Hegseth or Mark Kelly
A decision against the senator could affect all military retirees.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
If Pete Hegseth succeeds in punishing Mark Kelly, it could significantly expand the Pentagon’s legal powers over military retirees—and curb the First Amendment rights of some of the very people who have fought to defend such freedoms, Missy Ryan reports.
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Congress failed to pass the SAVE Act last year for good reason: it’s an anti-voter bill. But now lawmakers have revived it despite overwhelming public opposition. Tell Congress to reject the SAVE Act: bit.ly/4tmVIor
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Congress failed to pass the SAVE Act last year for good reason: it’s an anti-voter bill. But now lawmakers have revived it despite overwhelming public opposition. Tell Congress to reject the SAVE Act: bit.ly/4tmVIor
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ICE "brutally" detained a minister in Vermont. The Trump administration wants to send him back to Uganda—where he was tortured.
"I’m so scared, I cannot go back," Pastor Steven Tendo told @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social.
"I’m so scared, I cannot go back," Pastor Steven Tendo told @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social.
He fled torture in Uganda. ICE is trying to send him back.
"People like Pastor [Steven] Tendo are exactly who our asylum system is meant to protect."
www.motherjones.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
ICE "brutally" detained a minister in Vermont. The Trump administration wants to send him back to Uganda—where he was tortured.
"I’m so scared, I cannot go back," Pastor Steven Tendo told @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social.
"I’m so scared, I cannot go back," Pastor Steven Tendo told @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social.
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“You were not a bystander”
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“You were not a bystander”
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Polling we obtained for this piece shows 3/4 of young men disapprove of ICE's handling of enforcement and oppose deportations of undocs with jobs/no criminal record.
The revolt against MAGA goes deeper than revulsion with ICE tactics. It also encompasses mass removals as an ideological project.
The revolt against MAGA goes deeper than revulsion with ICE tactics. It also encompasses mass removals as an ideological project.
This is an important excerpt from @gregsargent.bsky.social’s piece.
More people still support Trump and ICE than I would like, but it’s true that Trump and co assumed the manosphere would be with them unanimously. And that’s not the case.
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
More people still support Trump and ICE than I would like, but it’s true that Trump and co assumed the manosphere would be with them unanimously. And that’s not the case.
newrepublic.com/article/2062...
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Polling we obtained for this piece shows 3/4 of young men disapprove of ICE's handling of enforcement and oppose deportations of undocs with jobs/no criminal record.
The revolt against MAGA goes deeper than revulsion with ICE tactics. It also encompasses mass removals as an ideological project.
The revolt against MAGA goes deeper than revulsion with ICE tactics. It also encompasses mass removals as an ideological project.
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We need not tolerate these corporations and their complicity in the inhumane acts now being done by ICE, Border Patrol, and Trump’s Department of Homeland Security.
Together, we’re even more powerful. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-biggest-corporations-helping
Together, we’re even more powerful. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-biggest-corporations-helping
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
We need not tolerate these corporations and their complicity in the inhumane acts now being done by ICE, Border Patrol, and Trump’s Department of Homeland Security.
Together, we’re even more powerful. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-biggest-corporations-helping
Together, we’re even more powerful. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-biggest-corporations-helping
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President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights. n.pr/4qqjrRQ
As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights. n.pr/4qqjrRQ
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NEW: In a loss for students in North Carolina, a judge declined to open early voting sites on three college campuses in the state, including the nation’s largest HBCU.
While the ruling deals a blow to students’ attempt to restore sites ahead of the state’s upcoming primary, they can appeal.
While the ruling deals a blow to students’ attempt to restore sites ahead of the state’s upcoming primary, they can appeal.
Judge denies North Carolina students' plea for early voting site at nation's largest Black college
Despite the decision, the students' lawsuit over the sites is ongoing.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
NEW: In a loss for students in North Carolina, a judge declined to open early voting sites on three college campuses in the state, including the nation’s largest HBCU.
While the ruling deals a blow to students’ attempt to restore sites ahead of the state’s upcoming primary, they can appeal.
While the ruling deals a blow to students’ attempt to restore sites ahead of the state’s upcoming primary, they can appeal.
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We’re meeting the Trump-Vance admin in court at every turn to protect elections, federal workers, people targeted by ICE, and the rule of law as we know it.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @lincolnsquare.media with updates from the frontlines of the fight for democracy.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @lincolnsquare.media with updates from the frontlines of the fight for democracy.
Trump’s Legal Defeats Are Slowing the Collapse of American Democracy | Special Guest Skye Perryman
YouTube video by Lincoln Square
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
We’re meeting the Trump-Vance admin in court at every turn to protect elections, federal workers, people targeted by ICE, and the rule of law as we know it.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @lincolnsquare.media with updates from the frontlines of the fight for democracy.
CEO @skyeperryman.bsky.social joined @lincolnsquare.media with updates from the frontlines of the fight for democracy.
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Bad Bunny just sent a SHOCKWAVE through the Super Bowl. While Trump watched, the halftime show turned into a direct act of resistance. Plus: The Epstein survivors' PSA that Trump doesn't want you to see. 🎤🏈 www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/sen-ossoff...
February 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Bad Bunny just sent a SHOCKWAVE through the Super Bowl. While Trump watched, the halftime show turned into a direct act of resistance. Plus: The Epstein survivors' PSA that Trump doesn't want you to see. 🎤🏈 www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/sen-ossoff...
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First time in 381 days that I can say I’m proud to be an American.
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 AM
First time in 381 days that I can say I’m proud to be an American.
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As we begin another week, here is what Democracy Docket is tracking:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
February 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
As we begin another week, here is what Democracy Docket is tracking:
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
Active Voting Rights Cases: 164
Active Redistricting Cases: 49
Active Anti-Voting Cases: 88
Active Pro-Voting Cases: 72
Active DOJ Lawsuits: 25
Stay informed. Subscribe today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
“Lying in feces, throw up, urine… like animals in a cage at the zoo.”
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
A whistleblower recounts the horrific ICE detention center conditions in Baltimore — a similar story everywhere.
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Absolutely delicious.
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Absolutely delicious.
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This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.
Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's glow
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
This was Puerto Rico's moment, a spotlight on a collective son who quit bagging groceries a decade ago and became the world's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
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So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Probes Comcast Relations With NBC Stations
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Comcast on Tuesday announcing a probe of the company's relations with NBC affiliates.
variety.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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Trump’s NIH slashed research on chronic diseases in 2025. Will it happen again?
Trump’s NIH slashed research on chronic diseases in 2025. Will it happen again?
Making America healthy again doesn't appear to be the administration's priority.
www.motherjones.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Trump’s NIH slashed research on chronic diseases in 2025. Will it happen again?