Audra Merfeld
@audramerfeld.bsky.social
Scholar and perpetual student of France and the Francophone world. Likes: travel, languages, puns, culture, history, democracy.
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🎶 And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free 🎶
June 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🎶 And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free 🎶
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The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
June 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
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The most striking thing about the LA protests is how many people just dropped everything to show up and yell at federal agents. There are people in suits, and carrying dogs, and wearing flip flops or bike helmets.
These are not people who planned to do this today. But there they are.
These are not people who planned to do this today. But there they are.
June 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The most striking thing about the LA protests is how many people just dropped everything to show up and yell at federal agents. There are people in suits, and carrying dogs, and wearing flip flops or bike helmets.
These are not people who planned to do this today. But there they are.
These are not people who planned to do this today. But there they are.
This was exhausting and cringey to listen to. It sounds like the pattern of the conversations I had with my grandma deep into her Alzheimer’s years.
This exchange is so very telling.
Trump repeatedly claims the photoshopped MS-13 on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's knuckles is real, Terry Moran keeps telling him it isn't, prompting Trump to say this:
"I never heard of you. I picked you. You’re not being very nice. He had MS-13 tattooed... Just say yes!"
Trump repeatedly claims the photoshopped MS-13 on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's knuckles is real, Terry Moran keeps telling him it isn't, prompting Trump to say this:
"I never heard of you. I picked you. You’re not being very nice. He had MS-13 tattooed... Just say yes!"
April 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
This was exhausting and cringey to listen to. It sounds like the pattern of the conversations I had with my grandma deep into her Alzheimer’s years.
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It's nice to see elected representatives visiting their constituents who have been detained by ICE but may I respectfully suggest university presidents consider doing the same
April 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
It's nice to see elected representatives visiting their constituents who have been detained by ICE but may I respectfully suggest university presidents consider doing the same
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I know others have gone into detail throughout the day, but I just want to make sure I highlight how important Judge Paula Xinis's order from today in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case is.
It is about discovery — the evidence the gov't is to turn over — but her points are sharp and the context is key.
It is about discovery — the evidence the gov't is to turn over — but her points are sharp and the context is key.
April 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I know others have gone into detail throughout the day, but I just want to make sure I highlight how important Judge Paula Xinis's order from today in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case is.
It is about discovery — the evidence the gov't is to turn over — but her points are sharp and the context is key.
It is about discovery — the evidence the gov't is to turn over — but her points are sharp and the context is key.
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it's important this go as viral as the original story for morale purposes if nothing else. despite the image they project these people are NOT unaccountable. consequences CAN be forced. focused anger and outrage MATTERS.
April 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
it's important this go as viral as the original story for morale purposes if nothing else. despite the image they project these people are NOT unaccountable. consequences CAN be forced. focused anger and outrage MATTERS.
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But sure, meritocracy. Got it.
April 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
But sure, meritocracy. Got it.
Thank you, @vanhollen.senate.gov for your courage and your dedication to upholding your oath of office and for standing up for the rights of your constituents.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Thank you, @vanhollen.senate.gov for your courage and your dedication to upholding your oath of office and for standing up for the rights of your constituents.
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April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
In El Salvador today, authorities denied Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) a meeting or a phone call with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man the Trump regime sent by “administrative error” to the terrorist p...
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April 17, 2025 at 7:43 AM
April 16, 2025
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This is where Trump illegally sent #KilmarAbregoGarcia.
In our name.
We should all be outraged.
H/T Steven Donzinger: www.instagram.com/p/DIckqx4t3-...
In our name.
We should all be outraged.
H/T Steven Donzinger: www.instagram.com/p/DIckqx4t3-...
April 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is where Trump illegally sent #KilmarAbregoGarcia.
In our name.
We should all be outraged.
H/T Steven Donzinger: www.instagram.com/p/DIckqx4t3-...
In our name.
We should all be outraged.
H/T Steven Donzinger: www.instagram.com/p/DIckqx4t3-...
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When Andrew Tate was charged with rape and human trafficking, Trump intervened to fly him back to the US.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
April 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
When Andrew Tate was charged with rape and human trafficking, Trump intervened to fly him back to the US.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
When a working-class father of a disabled 5-year-old child was wrongfully deported and charged with NO crime, Trump refuses to lift a finger.
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Didn't see that little M. Night twist coming
April 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Didn't see that little M. Night twist coming
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been sitting in a Salvadoran prison for over a month because the Trump Admin made a mistake.
Now, the Admin is defying SCOTUS & refusing to bring him back.
If we allow Trump to violate Kilmar's rights, none of our rights are safe.
Kilmar is all of us.
Now, the Admin is defying SCOTUS & refusing to bring him back.
If we allow Trump to violate Kilmar's rights, none of our rights are safe.
Kilmar is all of us.
BREAKING
The President of El Salvador says he will not be releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
“How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States?”
The Supreme Court recently ordered the Trump administration to facilitate his return.
(Abrego-Garcia was never convicted of terrorism)
The President of El Salvador says he will not be releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
“How can I smuggle a terrorist into the United States?”
The Supreme Court recently ordered the Trump administration to facilitate his return.
(Abrego-Garcia was never convicted of terrorism)
April 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been sitting in a Salvadoran prison for over a month because the Trump Admin made a mistake.
Now, the Admin is defying SCOTUS & refusing to bring him back.
If we allow Trump to violate Kilmar's rights, none of our rights are safe.
Kilmar is all of us.
Now, the Admin is defying SCOTUS & refusing to bring him back.
If we allow Trump to violate Kilmar's rights, none of our rights are safe.
Kilmar is all of us.
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It is now a fireable offense to be a civil servant with a moral code.
The DOJ lawyer who made the mistake of answering the court's questions about Abrego-Garcia candidly (eg yes he was mistakenly deported, a fact the Administration already has acknowledged), which got him put on administrative leave, has now been fired, ending his 15-year DOJ career..
April 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It is now a fireable offense to be a civil servant with a moral code.
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We traded Europe for a guy that builds concentration camps for profit.
April 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We traded Europe for a guy that builds concentration camps for profit.
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If President Trump can wrongly deport a Maryland father to a prison in El Salvador and then defy a 9-0 Supreme Court order to facilitate bringing him home, who’s next?
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
April 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If President Trump can wrongly deport a Maryland father to a prison in El Salvador and then defy a 9-0 Supreme Court order to facilitate bringing him home, who’s next?
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
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No one should be above the law, most especially the President.
Ignoring a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return isn't just cruel; it's unconstitutional.
They're saying the quiet part aloud — if they get away with it now, they'll do it to anyone.
Ignoring a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return isn't just cruel; it's unconstitutional.
They're saying the quiet part aloud — if they get away with it now, they'll do it to anyone.
Trump to Bukele: "Home-growns are next. The home-growns. You gotta build about five more places. It's not big enough."
April 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
No one should be above the law, most especially the President.
Ignoring a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return isn't just cruel; it's unconstitutional.
They're saying the quiet part aloud — if they get away with it now, they'll do it to anyone.
Ignoring a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return isn't just cruel; it's unconstitutional.
They're saying the quiet part aloud — if they get away with it now, they'll do it to anyone.
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April 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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"To that end, I have twenty questions for Mr. Rubio, and I encourage all reporters covering him and the State Department to be candid in seeking clarification on what constitutes 'anti-Christian bias' under his new policy..."
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Questions for Rubio About Christianity
Easy questions, I promise.
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April 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"To that end, I have twenty questions for Mr. Rubio, and I encourage all reporters covering him and the State Department to be candid in seeking clarification on what constitutes 'anti-Christian bias' under his new policy..."
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The bar for Republican “courage” is now just — at the last possible moment and with the greatest reluctance — following the law
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JFK Foundation to honor former VP Pence with "Profile in Courage Award"
He said he was "deeply humbled and honored to be the recipient" of the award.
www.axios.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The bar for Republican “courage” is now just — at the last possible moment and with the greatest reluctance — following the law
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Incredible read.
Everything in the Trump governing playbook follows the broad dictates of reality TV programming, and yesterday’s announcement of a historic lurch back into the hoary dictates of 19th-century protectionism was no exception.
Trump’s Delusional Tariff Policy Is Already Wreaking Havoc
The economy took an immediate hit after the president’s “Liberation Day ”announcement.
www.thenation.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Incredible read.