Richard Silvia
@yesrising.bsky.social
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Essays, poetry, music, & meaning.
You’re not alone. 🏳️🌈
👉🏻 https://linktr.ee/YesRising
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Richard Silvia
@yesrising.bsky.social
· Dec 14
A lot of people feel exhausted, out of place, and quietly hopeful anyway. That’s not a contradiction. That’s a sign you’re still human.
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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
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For the Epstein survivors to get any modicum of justice, Congress much impeach and remove both Pam Bondi and Kash Patel.
At a minimum.
Eventually, every one of Trump’s corrupt appointees to the DOJ must be held accountable for their roles in the coverup.
At a minimum.
Eventually, every one of Trump’s corrupt appointees to the DOJ must be held accountable for their roles in the coverup.
February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
For the Epstein survivors to get any modicum of justice, Congress much impeach and remove both Pam Bondi and Kash Patel.
At a minimum.
Eventually, every one of Trump’s corrupt appointees to the DOJ must be held accountable for their roles in the coverup.
At a minimum.
Eventually, every one of Trump’s corrupt appointees to the DOJ must be held accountable for their roles in the coverup.
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…claiming their daily barrage of “errors” are administrative blunders and not blatant acts of sabotage.
It’s clear that Trump’s DOJ is orchestrating a massive criminal coverup.
They are protecting Donald Trump and the American elite. It’s a long list of billionaires and powerbrokers.
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It’s clear that Trump’s DOJ is orchestrating a massive criminal coverup.
They are protecting Donald Trump and the American elite. It’s a long list of billionaires and powerbrokers.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
…claiming their daily barrage of “errors” are administrative blunders and not blatant acts of sabotage.
It’s clear that Trump’s DOJ is orchestrating a massive criminal coverup.
They are protecting Donald Trump and the American elite. It’s a long list of billionaires and powerbrokers.
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It’s clear that Trump’s DOJ is orchestrating a massive criminal coverup.
They are protecting Donald Trump and the American elite. It’s a long list of billionaires and powerbrokers.
…
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Reminder: In July 2025, Trump’s DOJ claimed they had completed an “exhaustive review” of the Epstein files and there was “no basis” to charge anyone else with wrongdoing.
Bondi and Patel reiterated these claims under oath in congressional hearings.
Blanche and top DOJ brass toed the line.
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Bondi and Patel reiterated these claims under oath in congressional hearings.
Blanche and top DOJ brass toed the line.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Reminder: In July 2025, Trump’s DOJ claimed they had completed an “exhaustive review” of the Epstein files and there was “no basis” to charge anyone else with wrongdoing.
Bondi and Patel reiterated these claims under oath in congressional hearings.
Blanche and top DOJ brass toed the line.
…
Bondi and Patel reiterated these claims under oath in congressional hearings.
Blanche and top DOJ brass toed the line.
…
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James Comer spent years and millions of taxpayer dollars trying and failing to prove that there was a policy connection between Hunter’s appointment to the Burisma board in 2014 and his VP dad. But Comer won’t spend a day or a dollar investigating this.
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 PM
James Comer spent years and millions of taxpayer dollars trying and failing to prove that there was a policy connection between Hunter’s appointment to the Burisma board in 2014 and his VP dad. But Comer won’t spend a day or a dollar investigating this.
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Nutlick, you in danger, girl…
Rep. Lieu: “Howard Lutnick must resign… The Epstein Files new release shows that not only did Howard Lutnick lie to the American people, he went into business with Jeffrey Epstein, he visited Epstein Island, and Howard Lutnick did this knowing how evil Epstein was.”
February 10, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Nutlick, you in danger, girl…
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ALERT: A 14-year-old girl described being zip-tied during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
A 14-year-old girl described being zip-tied during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
ALERT: A 14-year-old girl described being zip-tied during Idaho raid, sparking fresh questions about ICE tactics
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-zi...
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The billionaire economy in one sentence
February 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The billionaire economy in one sentence
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Donald Trump’s DOJ just tried—and failed—to indict me in front of a grand jury.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
February 11, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Donald Trump’s DOJ just tried—and failed—to indict me in front of a grand jury.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
We will continue to fight back against their rising tyranny.
Don’t Give Up the Ship.
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons tells Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana that ICE doesn't arrest U.S. citizens — then adds that Americans have been detained.
February 10, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons tells Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana that ICE doesn't arrest U.S. citizens — then adds that Americans have been detained.
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Sen. Coons to Howard Lutnick: “You said casually, ‘Well, I looked at my name and how it appeared in them, as does everyone.’ No, everyone isn't worried about their names being in the Epstein files.”
February 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Sen. Coons to Howard Lutnick: “You said casually, ‘Well, I looked at my name and how it appeared in them, as does everyone.’ No, everyone isn't worried about their names being in the Epstein files.”
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The Wall Street Journal just illustrated the core argument of my book: a system rigged to reward capital over labor is one in which even full-time work no longer secures the most basic material needs.
This is the economic order that produces the "working homeless."
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
This is the economic order that produces the "working homeless."
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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He doesn't know if the Census Bureau is part of the department he runs?! Or he doesn't know the Census Bureau establishes the poverty line?
Either way, that's the kind of staggering admission of utter cluelessness that should get this ass-kissing toady shown the door
Either way, that's the kind of staggering admission of utter cluelessness that should get this ass-kissing toady shown the door
KENNEDY: The Census Bureau is under your jurisdiction & responsible for defining what it means to be poor, is that right?
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
February 10, 2026 at 5:38 PM
He doesn't know if the Census Bureau is part of the department he runs?! Or he doesn't know the Census Bureau establishes the poverty line?
Either way, that's the kind of staggering admission of utter cluelessness that should get this ass-kissing toady shown the door
Either way, that's the kind of staggering admission of utter cluelessness that should get this ass-kissing toady shown the door
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Rep Bennie Thompson (D-MS) at border security hearing:
"News reports show a Border Patrol agent was found passed out, drunk & covered in vomit in a vehicle & ICE personnel apparently stole a child’s phone and sold it for cash. It’s an embarrassment and DHS’s so-called leadership should be ashamed"
"News reports show a Border Patrol agent was found passed out, drunk & covered in vomit in a vehicle & ICE personnel apparently stole a child’s phone and sold it for cash. It’s an embarrassment and DHS’s so-called leadership should be ashamed"
February 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Rep Bennie Thompson (D-MS) at border security hearing:
"News reports show a Border Patrol agent was found passed out, drunk & covered in vomit in a vehicle & ICE personnel apparently stole a child’s phone and sold it for cash. It’s an embarrassment and DHS’s so-called leadership should be ashamed"
"News reports show a Border Patrol agent was found passed out, drunk & covered in vomit in a vehicle & ICE personnel apparently stole a child’s phone and sold it for cash. It’s an embarrassment and DHS’s so-called leadership should be ashamed"
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to gain access to Michigan’ unredacted statewide voter registration list. Another BIG victory for our clients and voters. Another stunning defeat for Pam Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig...
🚨 United States v. Benson
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to gain access to Michigan’ unredacted statewide voter registration list. Another BIG victory for our clients and voters. Another stunning defeat for Pam Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig...
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If you have to buy a statement of innocence from a convicted child abuser, you are many things, but innocent is not one of them.
February 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
If you have to buy a statement of innocence from a convicted child abuser, you are many things, but innocent is not one of them.
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Well they keep 'accidentally' detaining Americans so yeah they're going to need a fucking warrant
Ron Johnson: "Why would they to remove their masks? Because they want these officers exposed, they want them afraid, they don't want to carry out their enforcement actions. They want judicial warrants, which would completely neuter ICE's ability to apprehend"
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Well they keep 'accidentally' detaining Americans so yeah they're going to need a fucking warrant
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ICE AGENTS ARE FOLLOWING OBSERVERS TO THEIR HOMES. THEY ARE DOING THE EXACT SHIT JOHNSON SAYS IS INTOLERABLE!
RON JOHNSON: In Central America, if you become a police chief, the drug cartels send you a DVD w/ a video of your family going to church or school...that's what ICE agents are facing
SORKIN: But these people are allowed to protest
J: They want their activists to dox them & put families at risk
SORKIN: But these people are allowed to protest
J: They want their activists to dox them & put families at risk
February 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
ICE AGENTS ARE FOLLOWING OBSERVERS TO THEIR HOMES. THEY ARE DOING THE EXACT SHIT JOHNSON SAYS IS INTOLERABLE!
The United States could better serve itself by investing that money into ending homelessness, creating rehabilitation programs and addressing addiction problems.
February 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
The United States could better serve itself by investing that money into ending homelessness, creating rehabilitation programs and addressing addiction problems.
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Vermont US Representative Becca Balint being interviewed by Drop Site News shortly after reviewing more, unreleased Epstein files saying
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
February 10, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Vermont US Representative Becca Balint being interviewed by Drop Site News shortly after reviewing more, unreleased Epstein files saying
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
"They're all a bunch of sick fucks"
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February 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Thomas Massie is cooking right now and explicitly states that UAE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem was sending torture videos to Epstein
February 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Thomas Massie is cooking right now and explicitly states that UAE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem was sending torture videos to Epstein
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Ossoff: We would be naive not to expect dirty tricks. This man tried to steal the presidency when he lost it the first time. The best insurance against dirty tricks is landslide margins of victory.
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Right-wing critics complained about the NFL’s invitation for Bad Bunny to do the halftime show, saying he was “not an American artist.”
—Letters from an American 🇺🇸 by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
—Letters from an American 🇺🇸 by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
February 10, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Right-wing critics complained about the NFL’s invitation for Bad Bunny to do the halftime show, saying he was “not an American artist.”
—Letters from an American 🇺🇸 by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
—Letters from an American 🇺🇸 by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.