Richard Silvia
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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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BREAKING: Big loss in court for Pete Hegseth and Trump Admin
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
BREAKING: Big loss in court for Trump Admin & Pete Hegseth. Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
BREAKING: Big loss in court for Pete Hegseth and Trump Admin
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
Judge rules in favor of Sen Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and urges Hegseth to “be grateful for the wisdom.. of retired service members”
youtube.com/shorts/ADTlR...
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If there isn’t any bipartisan effort to impeach Pam Bondi after her criminal clownery today, we should stop pretending Congress has any authority to enforce rule of law.
February 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
If there isn’t any bipartisan effort to impeach Pam Bondi after her criminal clownery today, we should stop pretending Congress has any authority to enforce rule of law.
Bondi is Trump’s cobra —Congress has to abandon civility and strike before stricken.
February 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Bondi is Trump’s cobra —Congress has to abandon civility and strike before stricken.
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It’s the Epstein Administration.
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
It’s the Epstein Administration.
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
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I tend to agree with House Dems here.
Bondi’s performance was historically, epically, virally bad.
She threw a big log onto America’s angry fire today.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Bondi’s performance was historically, epically, virally bad.
She threw a big log onto America’s angry fire today.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
House Democrats think Pam Bondi just helped them in the midterms
Tensions flared between Democrats and the Attorney General during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:51 AM
I tend to agree with House Dems here.
Bondi’s performance was historically, epically, virally bad.
She threw a big log onto America’s angry fire today.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Bondi’s performance was historically, epically, virally bad.
She threw a big log onto America’s angry fire today.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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This is as big a lie as the one about the 2020 election, probably even more dangerous because so many "normie" Republican officials glommed onto it to curry favor with Trump. Corporate media never exposed it, and an uneducated electorate remains confused.
Bondi shamelessly lies: "Robert Mueller found no evidence of foreign interference in 2016. Have you apologized to President Trump?"
February 12, 2026 at 4:25 AM
This is as big a lie as the one about the 2020 election, probably even more dangerous because so many "normie" Republican officials glommed onto it to curry favor with Trump. Corporate media never exposed it, and an uneducated electorate remains confused.
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We live in challenging times. But these are also clarifying times, where the choices are clear, and we have examples to admire.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
February 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
We live in challenging times. But these are also clarifying times, where the choices are clear, and we have examples to admire.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
[Abraham] “Lincoln saw clearly that if we give up the principle of equality before the law, we have given up the whole game.”
—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 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
[Abraham] “Lincoln saw clearly that if we give up the principle of equality before the law, we have given up the whole game.”
—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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And remember that Bondi has seen the despicable videos and photos and still continues to obstruct and denigrate the survivors.
She is horrific.
She is horrific.
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
And remember that Bondi has seen the despicable videos and photos and still continues to obstruct and denigrate the survivors.
She is horrific.
She is horrific.
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Pam Bondi is the product of a diseased system.
A system that is so corrupt and beholden to the wealthy class, it cannot hold them accountable no matter what they do, even if it’s raping little girls on private islands.
This is why the oligarchs got behind Trump. To reside safely above the law.
…
A system that is so corrupt and beholden to the wealthy class, it cannot hold them accountable no matter what they do, even if it’s raping little girls on private islands.
This is why the oligarchs got behind Trump. To reside safely above the law.
…
February 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Pam Bondi is the product of a diseased system.
A system that is so corrupt and beholden to the wealthy class, it cannot hold them accountable no matter what they do, even if it’s raping little girls on private islands.
This is why the oligarchs got behind Trump. To reside safely above the law.
…
A system that is so corrupt and beholden to the wealthy class, it cannot hold them accountable no matter what they do, even if it’s raping little girls on private islands.
This is why the oligarchs got behind Trump. To reside safely above the law.
…
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Please send this jaw-dropping exchange to every MAGA who still thinks the DOJ isn’t blatantly protecting Trump and his cabal of wealthy pedophiles.
Goldman: "Will the survivors and victims who are here please stand up one more time. By show of hands, how many of you or your loved ones actually have met with the DOJ? None ... How many of you were ignored by the DOJ? All of them." (Bondi responds by smearing Goldman.)
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Please send this jaw-dropping exchange to every MAGA who still thinks the DOJ isn’t blatantly protecting Trump and his cabal of wealthy pedophiles.
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BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the SAVE America Act, which makes it harder for millions of Americans to vote.
This bill requires all voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote at the polls.
Now, it heads to the Senate.
This bill requires all voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote at the polls.
Now, it heads to the Senate.
February 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the SAVE America Act, which makes it harder for millions of Americans to vote.
This bill requires all voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote at the polls.
Now, it heads to the Senate.
This bill requires all voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote at the polls.
Now, it heads to the Senate.
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Cohen to Bondi: "You tried to investigate Ms. Good's widow and you tried to investigate Mr. Pretti. They were executed like Kristi Noem executed her dog."
February 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Cohen to Bondi: "You tried to investigate Ms. Good's widow and you tried to investigate Mr. Pretti. They were executed like Kristi Noem executed her dog."
Not to lose sight of the danger, but to add perspective.
it's very unclear that the save act would help Rs rather than Ds in this environment. look at specials where the electorate is smaller. Ds are vastly overperforming. www.everythingishorrible.net/p/trumps-pol...
Trump’s Polls Make Stealing Elections Harder
It’s difficult to wreck democracy when people hate you
www.everythingishorrible.net
February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Not to lose sight of the danger, but to add perspective.
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Jonathan V Last: "In 2023, the economy added 3 million jobs. In 2024, still under Biden, it added 2.2 million jobs. In 2025, under Trump, it added just 181,000 jobs. This is a story about an economy getting throttled by one man's capricious, destructive governance."
Shock Poll: Americans Miss Joe Biden’s Economy
Here’s what they’re worried about.
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Jonathan V Last: "In 2023, the economy added 3 million jobs. In 2024, still under Biden, it added 2.2 million jobs. In 2025, under Trump, it added just 181,000 jobs. This is a story about an economy getting throttled by one man's capricious, destructive governance."
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Once again we must call our senators in massive numbers to stop this disenfranchising vote. America deserves better.
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 12, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Once again we must call our senators in massive numbers to stop this disenfranchising vote. America deserves better.
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Way-hey! After concerted local pushback, New Jersey company decides not to contract with ICE:
"The contract with ICE will not move forward, a Holman spokesperson told Patch.
"I have been informed that we declined that particular body of work," the spokesperson said...
patch.com/new-jersey/c...
"The contract with ICE will not move forward, a Holman spokesperson told Patch.
"I have been informed that we declined that particular body of work," the spokesperson said...
patch.com/new-jersey/c...
February 12, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Way-hey! After concerted local pushback, New Jersey company decides not to contract with ICE:
"The contract with ICE will not move forward, a Holman spokesperson told Patch.
"I have been informed that we declined that particular body of work," the spokesperson said...
patch.com/new-jersey/c...
"The contract with ICE will not move forward, a Holman spokesperson told Patch.
"I have been informed that we declined that particular body of work," the spokesperson said...
patch.com/new-jersey/c...
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Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
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Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
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Trump & his goons are weaponizing the DOJ against anyone who disagrees with them.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
February 11, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Trump & his goons are weaponizing the DOJ against anyone who disagrees with them.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
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Leading Republican outlines plans for the prosecution of Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche.
February 11, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Just a reminder: Trump dropped support for Ukraine, Europe picked up the difference.
February 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Just a reminder: Trump dropped support for Ukraine, Europe picked up the difference.
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Rep. Lieu: "I believe you just lied under oath."
Pam Bondi: "Don't you ever accuse me of a crime!"
Rep. Lieu: "I believe you just lied under oath and this is all on videotape."
Pam Bondi: "Don't you ever accuse me of a crime!"
Rep. Lieu: "I believe you just lied under oath and this is all on videotape."
February 11, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Rep. Lieu: "I believe you just lied under oath."
Pam Bondi: "Don't you ever accuse me of a crime!"
Rep. Lieu: "I believe you just lied under oath and this is all on videotape."
Pam Bondi: "Don't you ever accuse me of a crime!"
Rep. Lieu: "I believe you just lied under oath and this is all on videotape."
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The Bondi style is vintage fascist rhetoric. Never respond to questions and instead hurl baseless accusations at the questioner. Also state over and again that the acts and decisions of the Leader may never be questioned. This comports with a political theory, but it's not democracy.
February 11, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The Bondi style is vintage fascist rhetoric. Never respond to questions and instead hurl baseless accusations at the questioner. Also state over and again that the acts and decisions of the Leader may never be questioned. This comports with a political theory, but it's not democracy.