Arlene
@whynotaduck.bsky.social
Proud Democrat.
Work in and around film and theater.
Robert Benchley fan, and a mom to one human and two cats.
And a knitter.
Yes to Oxford commas!
No DMs.
Work in and around film and theater.
Robert Benchley fan, and a mom to one human and two cats.
And a knitter.
Yes to Oxford commas!
No DMs.
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Trump let ACA subsidies expire and Speaker Johnson refused to act.
While Rs dragged their feet, Dems refused their effort to rip health care away from millions.
So we forced a vote by pressuring rank-and-file Rs, and passed a three-year extension to protect coverage.
Senate must finish the job.
While Rs dragged their feet, Dems refused their effort to rip health care away from millions.
So we forced a vote by pressuring rank-and-file Rs, and passed a three-year extension to protect coverage.
Senate must finish the job.
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Trump let ACA subsidies expire and Speaker Johnson refused to act.
While Rs dragged their feet, Dems refused their effort to rip health care away from millions.
So we forced a vote by pressuring rank-and-file Rs, and passed a three-year extension to protect coverage.
Senate must finish the job.
While Rs dragged their feet, Dems refused their effort to rip health care away from millions.
So we forced a vote by pressuring rank-and-file Rs, and passed a three-year extension to protect coverage.
Senate must finish the job.
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This afternoon, retired Army general Stanley McChrystal spoke at the retirement ceremony hosted by HRC for six trans service members who were forced out under Trump’s ban.
“I shouldn’t have to be thanked for being here. First off, we shouldn’t be here. This shouldn’t be happening.”
Full remarks:
“I shouldn’t have to be thanked for being here. First off, we shouldn’t be here. This shouldn’t be happening.”
Full remarks:
January 8, 2026 at 11:39 PM
This afternoon, retired Army general Stanley McChrystal spoke at the retirement ceremony hosted by HRC for six trans service members who were forced out under Trump’s ban.
“I shouldn’t have to be thanked for being here. First off, we shouldn’t be here. This shouldn’t be happening.”
Full remarks:
“I shouldn’t have to be thanked for being here. First off, we shouldn’t be here. This shouldn’t be happening.”
Full remarks:
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January 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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“Shame on you to those who continue to provide cover for this lawless, unconstitutional, abusive and violent administration. Shame on you.”
- #MelanieStansbury
#ReneeGood #KristiNoem
youtube.com/shorts/yDWqG...
- #MelanieStansbury
#ReneeGood #KristiNoem
youtube.com/shorts/yDWqG...
Rep. Stansbury: I am joining Articles of Impeachment against Sec. Noem
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
“Shame on you to those who continue to provide cover for this lawless, unconstitutional, abusive and violent administration. Shame on you.”
- #MelanieStansbury
#ReneeGood #KristiNoem
youtube.com/shorts/yDWqG...
- #MelanieStansbury
#ReneeGood #KristiNoem
youtube.com/shorts/yDWqG...
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BREAKING: ICE shooter identified as Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
BREAKING: ICE shooter identified as Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
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Mayor Frey: "So our ask is really simple here. Our ask is to embrace the truth. Our ask is to include the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in this process because we in Minneapolis want a fair investigation ... if you got nothing to hide from, then don't hide."
January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Mayor Frey: "So our ask is really simple here. Our ask is to embrace the truth. Our ask is to include the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in this process because we in Minneapolis want a fair investigation ... if you got nothing to hide from, then don't hide."
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Kristi Noem’s reckless, militarized actions have made communities across our country more dangerous, not safer. The fatal shooting in Minneapolis and other incidents show what happens when force is prioritized over human life.
Enough is enough. She must resign or be removed from office immediately.
Enough is enough. She must resign or be removed from office immediately.
January 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Kristi Noem’s reckless, militarized actions have made communities across our country more dangerous, not safer. The fatal shooting in Minneapolis and other incidents show what happens when force is prioritized over human life.
Enough is enough. She must resign or be removed from office immediately.
Enough is enough. She must resign or be removed from office immediately.
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Idly imaging how the media would cover President Harris hurting millions of people because a state isn’t freeing a criminal who was her political supporter
Gov. Polis tells CBS that Tina Peters' sentence is "harsh" and he's considering clemency for her. Peters, sentenced to 9 years on 4 felonies, has never disavowed her role as county clerk to breach her own election system to prove Trump's lie that he won 2020.
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
January 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Idly imaging how the media would cover President Harris hurting millions of people because a state isn’t freeing a criminal who was her political supporter
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SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
January 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
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Rep Swalwell also points out here that a future administration could prosecute rogue ICE agents who commit crimes, even if current FBI only does a sham investigation.
Rep Eric Swalwell says state and local prosecutors should step up and bring more cases against rogue agents.
"As long as they’re going to run rogue in our communities, we have to max out law enforcement authorities [of] AGs and DAs across the country."
newrepublic.com/article/2051...
"As long as they’re going to run rogue in our communities, we have to max out law enforcement authorities [of] AGs and DAs across the country."
newrepublic.com/article/2051...
January 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Rep Swalwell also points out here that a future administration could prosecute rogue ICE agents who commit crimes, even if current FBI only does a sham investigation.
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Yesterday, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations and agreements, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the international treaty that forms the basis for all international negotiations on climate change.
Trump's exit from global climate treaty leaves U.S. without a voice in negotiations
In an executive order, Trump put an end to more than three decades of U.S. support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the world's long-standing climate treaty.
www.nbcnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Yesterday, President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations and agreements, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the international treaty that forms the basis for all international negotiations on climate change.
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🚨BREAKING: Nearly three weeks after the Department of Justice (DOJ) violated a new federal law by not releasing all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two lawmakers now want the judiciary to step in. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘DOJ cannot be trusted’: Lawmakers ask judge for independent oversight on Epstein files
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
🚨BREAKING: Nearly three weeks after the Department of Justice (DOJ) violated a new federal law by not releasing all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two lawmakers now want the judiciary to step in. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Jimmy Kimmel dug up a video of Stephen Miller in high school. He’s always been a complete asshole.
January 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Jimmy Kimmel dug up a video of Stephen Miller in high school. He’s always been a complete asshole.
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Wow! This is amazing and it warms my heart! Elementary school kids at Kenny Community school in MN marched to protest against ICE. Schools are closed due to the safety concerns for immigrant students. These kids are changing the world for the better.
January 9, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Wow! This is amazing and it warms my heart! Elementary school kids at Kenny Community school in MN marched to protest against ICE. Schools are closed due to the safety concerns for immigrant students. These kids are changing the world for the better.
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Remember when it was a big deal that they managed a discharge petition on Epstein, and now they passed ACA subsidies with all democratic votes and a handful of republicans, in a Republican led house? We think that just kind of happens?
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Remember when it was a big deal that they managed a discharge petition on Epstein, and now they passed ACA subsidies with all democratic votes and a handful of republicans, in a Republican led house? We think that just kind of happens?
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These guys are on IG. Just watched their newest one at a Tajikistan place (looks *wonderful*) and we get an update on Kinley; the restaurant got a huge bump 🥹 www.instagram.com/tastebuds_ne...
January 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
These guys are on IG. Just watched their newest one at a Tajikistan place (looks *wonderful*) and we get an update on Kinley; the restaurant got a huge bump 🥹 www.instagram.com/tastebuds_ne...
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Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
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I'm going to be very blunt here: headlines like this and articles like this are a significant part of our media problem because they make people believe things that aren't true
Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I'm going to be very blunt here: headlines like this and articles like this are a significant part of our media problem because they make people believe things that aren't true
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Israel said on Thursday that it has blocked foreign medical and humanitarian staff from entering Gaza
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260109-isr...
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260109-isr...
January 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Israel said on Thursday that it has blocked foreign medical and humanitarian staff from entering Gaza
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260109-isr...
Read: www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260109-isr...
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Had voters used their fucking heads in 2016 rather than electing a conman, we’d have a liberal majority SCOTUS that could’ve overturned Citizens United, declared partisan gerrymandering unconstitutional in Rucho v. Common Cause, kept Roe in place & wouldn’t be the judicial arm of the GOP.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Had voters used their fucking heads in 2016 rather than electing a conman, we’d have a liberal majority SCOTUS that could’ve overturned Citizens United, declared partisan gerrymandering unconstitutional in Rucho v. Common Cause, kept Roe in place & wouldn’t be the judicial arm of the GOP.
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The choice in 2024 couldn’t have been easier.
Had she won, Harris would’ve had 2 months with a 51-49 Senate to get her cabinet confirmed before it flipped to the GOP & having the presidency & the House would’ve prevented the GOP from passing the BBB & CRs that slash funding for social programs.
2️⃣/4️⃣
Had she won, Harris would’ve had 2 months with a 51-49 Senate to get her cabinet confirmed before it flipped to the GOP & having the presidency & the House would’ve prevented the GOP from passing the BBB & CRs that slash funding for social programs.
2️⃣/4️⃣
January 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
The choice in 2024 couldn’t have been easier.
Had she won, Harris would’ve had 2 months with a 51-49 Senate to get her cabinet confirmed before it flipped to the GOP & having the presidency & the House would’ve prevented the GOP from passing the BBB & CRs that slash funding for social programs.
2️⃣/4️⃣
Had she won, Harris would’ve had 2 months with a 51-49 Senate to get her cabinet confirmed before it flipped to the GOP & having the presidency & the House would’ve prevented the GOP from passing the BBB & CRs that slash funding for social programs.
2️⃣/4️⃣
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ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good’s award-winning poem ended on a poignant note
The death of a 37-year-old poet and mother-of-three in Minneapolis has rocked the nation.
The death of a 37-year-old poet and mother-of-three in Minneapolis has rocked the nation.
ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good’s award-winning poem ended on a poignant note
The death of a 37-year-old poet and mother-of-three in Minneapolis has rocked the nation
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:33 PM
ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Good’s award-winning poem ended on a poignant note
The death of a 37-year-old poet and mother-of-three in Minneapolis has rocked the nation.
The death of a 37-year-old poet and mother-of-three in Minneapolis has rocked the nation.
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GERMAN PRESIDENT STEINMEIER:
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
GERMAN PRESIDENT STEINMEIER:
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
“.. the United States has broken with the values that it helped to establish ..
“.. we have now moved beyond the stage where we can lament the lack of respect for international law or the erosion of the international order; we are far beyond that, I believe.”
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A poem by Amanda Gorman
For Renee Nicole Good
Killed by ICE on January 7th, 2026
For Renee Nicole Good
Killed by ICE on January 7th, 2026
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A poem by Amanda Gorman
For Renee Nicole Good
Killed by ICE on January 7th, 2026
For Renee Nicole Good
Killed by ICE on January 7th, 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM