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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept.
The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid.
One of the women Alex Pretti was killed trying to defend is an EMT. Federal agents stopped her from giving him first aid.
interc.pt
February 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept.
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A group of Gray's Landing residents and REACH Community Development are seeking a court order to prevent federal agents from launching tear gas and other chemicals outside the ICE office unless they face an imminent life threat.
Clouds of tear gas seeping into Portland apartments near ICE ‘shock the conscience,’ lawyer argues
A group of Gray's Landing residents and REACH Community Development are seeking a court order to prevent federal agents from launching tear gas and other chemicals outside the ICE office unless they face an imminent life threat.
www.oregonlive.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
A group of Gray's Landing residents and REACH Community Development are seeking a court order to prevent federal agents from launching tear gas and other chemicals outside the ICE office unless they face an imminent life threat.
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It seems pretty pretty bad that after all the times people have explained Section 230 to @amyklobuchar.com she still doesn't understand how it works, what it does, or what damage her "reforms" would do to speech online, especially speech from marginalized people.
Senator Amy Klobuchar supports creators and says the laws around social media platforms need updating, including changes to Section 230. Do you agree?
February 14, 2026 at 2:42 AM
It seems pretty pretty bad that after all the times people have explained Section 230 to @amyklobuchar.com she still doesn't understand how it works, what it does, or what damage her "reforms" would do to speech online, especially speech from marginalized people.
"You're going to get in trouble … "
Bitch, shut up. Have knuckle sandwich.
Bitch, shut up. Have knuckle sandwich.
February 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"You're going to get in trouble … "
Bitch, shut up. Have knuckle sandwich.
Bitch, shut up. Have knuckle sandwich.
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*rubs temples*
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
![Senate Bill No. 944
CHAPTER 114
An act to amend Section 37222 of, to add Sections 37222.10, 37222.11, 37222.12, 37222.13, 37222.14, and 37222.16 to, and to repeal Section
37222.5 of, the Education Code, and to add Section 6723 to the Government Code, relating to Ronald Reagan Day.
[Approved by Governor July 19, 2010. Filed with Secretary of State July 19, 2010.]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 944, Runner. Special significance days: Ronald Reagan Day.
Existing law designates specited days as having special signiticance, and specities how the days of special significance should be observed in public elementary and secondary schools and educational institutions.
This bill would repeal and recast these provisions.
This bill would express findings and declarations of the Legislature relating to Ronald Reagan. This bill would designate February 6 of each year as Ronald Reagan Day, and would encourage public schools and educational institutions to engage in exercises remembering the life of Ronald Reagan, as specified.
Existing law requires the Governor to proclaim various days in honor of
a person, status, or an event.
This bill would require the Governor to annually proclaim February 6 as
Ronald Reagan Day.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Ronald Wilson Reagan was a man of humble background who worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States.
(b) Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as
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February 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
*rubs temples*
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
As I've spent the better part of the day explaining why I don't think Newsom should be the Democratic nominee for president, it pains me to "defend" this, but...
The governor of California is legally obligated to proclaim each Feb 6 Reagan Day per a 2010 state law.
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And if you want it printed by your door, we've got a poster for that: activistchecklist.org/police
"Police at the Door" Know Your Rights Poster | Digital Security Checklists for Activists
We created this poster to provide an actionable set of steps for folks to follow if any government agents are at your door (FBI, ICE, DHS, local cops, etc)....
activistchecklist.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM
And if you want it printed by your door, we've got a poster for that: activistchecklist.org/police
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"'She is dead,'" Officer Auderer told Officer Solan, before bursting out laughing.
"'No, it’s a regular person,' Officer Auderer said, adding: 'Yeah, just write a check — $11,000. She was 26, anyway. She had limited value.'"
"'No, it’s a regular person,' Officer Auderer said, adding: 'Yeah, just write a check — $11,000. She was 26, anyway. She had limited value.'"
Seattle to Pay $29 Million to Family of Woman Fatally Struck by Police S.U.V.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:56 AM
"'She is dead,'" Officer Auderer told Officer Solan, before bursting out laughing.
"'No, it’s a regular person,' Officer Auderer said, adding: 'Yeah, just write a check — $11,000. She was 26, anyway. She had limited value.'"
"'No, it’s a regular person,' Officer Auderer said, adding: 'Yeah, just write a check — $11,000. She was 26, anyway. She had limited value.'"
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Look at all the beloved programs that are on the chopping block while the Oregon Legislature continues to barrel forward with a plan to execute further bonding to pay for another $160 million towards the proposed Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion.
#orleg #orpol
bikeportland.org/2026/02/12/s...
#orleg #orpol
bikeportland.org/2026/02/12/s...
State lawmakers ponder $27 million cut from Safe Routes to School, mass layoffs, and more
We are at the precipice ODOT has warned us about for many years.
bikeportland.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Look at all the beloved programs that are on the chopping block while the Oregon Legislature continues to barrel forward with a plan to execute further bonding to pay for another $160 million towards the proposed Rose Quarter Freeway Expansion.
#orleg #orpol
bikeportland.org/2026/02/12/s...
#orleg #orpol
bikeportland.org/2026/02/12/s...
Looks like the situation is this, Dems: You give us a primary challenger to Kotek, or you get a a GOP governor of Oregon.
A Democratic governor running for re-election with a majority of voters holding an unfavorable opinion and saying Oregon is on the wrong track holding only a 5 point lead over Republican challengers while Donald Trump is president is a BAD SIGN
Who will be Oregon’s next governor? First poll of 2026 names this candidate
This year's race for Oregon governor is expected to heat up after the current legislative session ends next month.
www.oregonlive.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Looks like the situation is this, Dems: You give us a primary challenger to Kotek, or you get a a GOP governor of Oregon.
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A Democratic governor running for re-election with a majority of voters holding an unfavorable opinion and saying Oregon is on the wrong track holding only a 5 point lead over Republican challengers while Donald Trump is president is a BAD SIGN
Who will be Oregon’s next governor? First poll of 2026 names this candidate
This year's race for Oregon governor is expected to heat up after the current legislative session ends next month.
www.oregonlive.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM
A Democratic governor running for re-election with a majority of voters holding an unfavorable opinion and saying Oregon is on the wrong track holding only a 5 point lead over Republican challengers while Donald Trump is president is a BAD SIGN
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Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says the “ideology of ‘Jewish supremacy’” has become dominant in Israel, and it “is reminiscent of the Nazi race theory.”
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says the “ideology of ‘Jewish supremacy’” has become dominant in Israel, and it “is reminiscent of the Nazi race theory.”
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
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My "you cannot have a civilized society if these people are allowed to walk around free" file keeps growing
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 9:01 PM
My "you cannot have a civilized society if these people are allowed to walk around free" file keeps growing
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The Trump admin’s effort to deport Rümeysa Öztürk has failed — miserably.
Plus, ICE is claiming that revealing its office locations is a “national security threat.”
Yes, we rolled our eyes too.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social spotlight this week's top press freedom news: freedom.press/newsletters
Plus, ICE is claiming that revealing its office locations is a “national security threat.”
Yes, we rolled our eyes too.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social spotlight this week's top press freedom news: freedom.press/newsletters
February 13, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The Trump admin’s effort to deport Rümeysa Öztürk has failed — miserably.
Plus, ICE is claiming that revealing its office locations is a “national security threat.”
Yes, we rolled our eyes too.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social spotlight this week's top press freedom news: freedom.press/newsletters
Plus, ICE is claiming that revealing its office locations is a “national security threat.”
Yes, we rolled our eyes too.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social spotlight this week's top press freedom news: freedom.press/newsletters
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May this one day happen to them.
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 10:57 PM
May this one day happen to them.
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It is a crushing defeat for a government which has helped exterminate Palestinians - and tried to persecute those who stood against it.
It is those who facilitated this genocide who will end up arrested and imprisoned.
Politicians like Keir Starmer.
It is those who facilitated this genocide who will end up arrested and imprisoned.
Politicians like Keir Starmer.
February 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
It is a crushing defeat for a government which has helped exterminate Palestinians - and tried to persecute those who stood against it.
It is those who facilitated this genocide who will end up arrested and imprisoned.
Politicians like Keir Starmer.
It is those who facilitated this genocide who will end up arrested and imprisoned.
Politicians like Keir Starmer.
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The government's banning of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was UNLAWFUL, rules the High Court.
This is a massive vindication for those who fought Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people - which is facilitated by our government.
This is a massive vindication for those who fought Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people - which is facilitated by our government.
February 13, 2026 at 10:18 AM
The government's banning of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was UNLAWFUL, rules the High Court.
This is a massive vindication for those who fought Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people - which is facilitated by our government.
This is a massive vindication for those who fought Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people - which is facilitated by our government.
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anybody currently raging about Newsom needs to be stopped better get on board or I might think your outrage is a tad performative
February 12, 2026 at 9:58 PM
anybody currently raging about Newsom needs to be stopped better get on board or I might think your outrage is a tad performative
It's a good thing Oregon has @tinakotek.bsky.social to protect our billionaires from such frivolous waste of their super yacht funds.
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
February 13, 2026 at 8:50 AM
It's a good thing Oregon has @tinakotek.bsky.social to protect our billionaires from such frivolous waste of their super yacht funds.
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Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
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CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
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Politicians and institutions are so goddamn desperate for normalcy that every time someone from the Trump administration sounds vaguely like a civilized human being they breathe a huge sigh of relief and contemplate brunch
February 13, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Politicians and institutions are so goddamn desperate for normalcy that every time someone from the Trump administration sounds vaguely like a civilized human being they breathe a huge sigh of relief and contemplate brunch
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Everything we do to protect communities, we do for free, as willing volunteers. That goes for the vast majority of those who resist ICE.
Everything ICE agents do to terrorize communities, they do for money, and that money comes out of our pockets.
The longer they go without paychecks, the better.
Everything ICE agents do to terrorize communities, they do for money, and that money comes out of our pockets.
The longer they go without paychecks, the better.
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Everything we do to protect communities, we do for free, as willing volunteers. That goes for the vast majority of those who resist ICE.
Everything ICE agents do to terrorize communities, they do for money, and that money comes out of our pockets.
The longer they go without paychecks, the better.
Everything ICE agents do to terrorize communities, they do for money, and that money comes out of our pockets.
The longer they go without paychecks, the better.
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cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
February 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
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Anti-ICE walkouts by students show no signs of slowing down.
Check out this piece from @crimethinc.com about how these walkouts were part of the mass May Day strikes in 2006 against racist, anti-immigrant legislation. crimethinc.com/2025/02/05/t...
Check out this piece from @crimethinc.com about how these walkouts were part of the mass May Day strikes in 2006 against racist, anti-immigrant legislation. crimethinc.com/2025/02/05/t...
February 12, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Anti-ICE walkouts by students show no signs of slowing down.
Check out this piece from @crimethinc.com about how these walkouts were part of the mass May Day strikes in 2006 against racist, anti-immigrant legislation. crimethinc.com/2025/02/05/t...
Check out this piece from @crimethinc.com about how these walkouts were part of the mass May Day strikes in 2006 against racist, anti-immigrant legislation. crimethinc.com/2025/02/05/t...
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“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.
Local and State Police Can Investigate Federal Agents, But Rarely Do
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.