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Just a vicious, lawless regime.

The spectacle of masked gangs of state vigilantes, ripping people out of cars in full view of the street, is a terrible reminder of how quickly the unthinkable can become normal in a democratic society.
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.

She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Nevermind the very recent development of million dollar condos just nextdoor to this site (which is smack in the middle of the SF bay area).
US navy accused of cover-up over dangerous plutonium in San Francisco
Advocates allege navy knew levels of airborne plutonium at Hunters Point shipyard were high before it alerted officials
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Israel Launches Airstrike on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon, Killing 13 People
Israel Launches Airstrike on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon, Killing 13 People
In Lebanon, Israel launched an airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp Ein el-Hilweh, killing 13 people and wounding several others.
www.democracynow.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Chicago’s Militarized Immigration Raids “Coming to Other Cities” as Trump Plans 10,000-Bed Jails
Chicago Immigration Crackdown “Coming to Other Cities,” Warns Expert
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is calling for federal agents to pause immigration enforcement in the Chicago area until after Halloween, amid widespread condemnation of violent arrests and confrontatio...
www.democracynow.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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In Sudan, the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces are "killing at a scale and a velocity that I haven't seen since Rwanda,” says human rights investigator Nathaniel Raymond.
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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October 29, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Trump and his sniveling minions continue to fling their feces. They fear strong voices. Mediocrity at its most cliche. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa
The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.
www.aljazeera.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Wishing everyone observing in Tooting and across the world a Happy Diwali today.

Diwali is a time to come together and remember that light will always triumph over darkness.
October 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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If you needed another reason to not get or cancel your paramount plus subscription, here ya go :
August 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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A group of global civil society organizations have placed the US on a watchlist for urgent concern over the health of its civic society, alongside Turkey, Serbia, El Salvador, Indonesia and Kenya.
July 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Israel says it has launched an attack on Iran, with explosions heard in the capital Tehran. The precise targets and level of destruction are not yet clear. The unprovoked attack, which Israel described as a "preemptive strike," comes just days before scheduled nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S.
June 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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🚨 SOUTH PHILLY: ICE was spotted on 7th & Snyder at 9am this morning; their two unmarked Dodge SUVs (one gray, one black) are heading South on Broad as of 10am. Community members have eyes on them—alert your neighbors!

KKF 7661 gray Dodge SUV
LTM 932 black Dodge SUV
June 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Trump’s so-called “budget” means higher taxes for the working class + handouts for the rich.

We see right through it.
May 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.

If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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U.S. Kills Dozens in Yemen Strikes as Houthis Pledge to Disrupt Shipping in Solidarity with Gaza
U.S. Kills Dozens in Yemen Strikes as Houthis Pledge to Disrupt Shipping in Solidarity with Gaza
The Trump administration has vowed to continue its military strikes against the Houthi movement that controls much of Yemen, and says it will hold Iran responsible for any retaliation from its ally. Since...
www.democracynow.org
March 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Nearly every single Congressional Republican giving Trump a standing ovation tonight voted to advance the largest Medicaid cuts in history.

Why? To fund a tax break for the richest 1%.
March 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Elon Musk is trying to buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He’s already poured millions of dollars into the race, and he’ll stop at nothing to get favorable rulings on his extreme agenda. Not on our watch ❗️
March 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
February 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Let's be clear: We are not going anywhere. We are committed to this fight, come hell or high water.
Trump-Musk Overreach Has Ignited the Opposition. Viva La Resistance!
Let's be clear: We are not going anywhere. We have and will continue to come together and fight.
www.newsweek.com
February 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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LATEST NEWS: Dems are placing a hold on Trump's nominations in response to Elon's attempted takeover. No more confirmations.
February 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Is Elon Musk Staging a Coup? Unelected Billionaire Seizes Control at Treasury Dept. & Other Agencies
Is Elon Musk Staging a Coup? Billionaire Seizes Control at Treasury Dept.
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and unelected adviser to President Donald Trump, is asserting control over much of the federal bureaucracy and sensitive government computer systems despite lacking clear...
www.democracynow.org
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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RFK Jr. spouts lies that make America sicker. We cannot allow him to have any more power over our health system. Take action to block his confirmation:
Phone Bank to Block RFK Jr.'s Confirmation · MoveOn
In the coming days, the Senate will vote on whether to confirm RFK Jr. as the next secretary of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. is a grave threat to our health and safety, and his confirmation…
www.mobilize.us
January 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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"Shock and Awe": Immigration Raids Begin as Judge Halts Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Order
Immigration Raids Begin as Judge Halts Birthright Citizenship Order
As the Trump administration launches what it touts as the largest mass deportation campaign in U.S. history, we look at how immigrant communities and advocates are fighting back. The administration already...
www.democracynow.org
January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM