@bingaj.bsky.social
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Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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A heads-up to anyone traveling to the U.S. from abroad: Be prepared for increased scrutiny of your online presence. Travelers from countries like Britain, France, Germany, and South Korea could soon be subject to a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a
December 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A heads-up to anyone traveling to the U.S. from abroad: Be prepared for increased scrutiny of your online presence. Travelers from countries like Britain, France, Germany, and South Korea could soon be subject to a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a
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Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
December 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
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A law was passed a long time ago to place a plaque on the wall to honor the officers who defended the Capitol on J6. The plaque is done and has been ready to hang up for a long time. MAGA Mike refuses to comply with that law, which is a slap in the face to every officer. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A law was passed a long time ago to place a plaque on the wall to honor the officers who defended the Capitol on J6. The plaque is done and has been ready to hang up for a long time. MAGA Mike refuses to comply with that law, which is a slap in the face to every officer. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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We got $20 billion for Argentina though.
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We got $20 billion for Argentina though.
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🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
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ICE just arrested a singing giraffe in Portland.
🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
October 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
ICE just arrested a singing giraffe in Portland.
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Updated my democracy values list today thanks to reminders from all of you! Thank you! - I was originally inspired to make this handwritten list by @hcrichardson.bsky.social who encouraged us to talk out loud about what democracy means to us.
BTW I'm using blue fountain pen ink 😁💙
BTW I'm using blue fountain pen ink 😁💙
October 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Updated my democracy values list today thanks to reminders from all of you! Thank you! - I was originally inspired to make this handwritten list by @hcrichardson.bsky.social who encouraged us to talk out loud about what democracy means to us.
BTW I'm using blue fountain pen ink 😁💙
BTW I'm using blue fountain pen ink 😁💙
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Trump ICE regime troops assaulted and abducted a 15 year old American girl and two other US teens, a 250+ pound regime agent set his knee on her neck during the violent attack.
"They were telling them they were U.S. citizens, and they didn't care."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
"They were telling them they were U.S. citizens, and they didn't care."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
October 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Trump ICE regime troops assaulted and abducted a 15 year old American girl and two other US teens, a 250+ pound regime agent set his knee on her neck during the violent attack.
"They were telling them they were U.S. citizens, and they didn't care."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
"They were telling them they were U.S. citizens, and they didn't care."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
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Section 2 of the 15th Amendment explicitly delegates to Congress the right to decide how to enforce Black voting rights. That's what the text says. And that's the original intent of the framers.
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Section 2 of the 15th Amendment explicitly delegates to Congress the right to decide how to enforce Black voting rights. That's what the text says. And that's the original intent of the framers.
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Right now, The Supreme Court is hearing a case that would prohibit lawmakers from using race as a factor when drawing voting maps.
Simply put, fair representation for all Americans is at risk.
Tianna Mays & Pooja Chaudhuri analyze this troubling threat to the Voting Rights Act.
Simply put, fair representation for all Americans is at risk.
Tianna Mays & Pooja Chaudhuri analyze this troubling threat to the Voting Rights Act.
All roads lead to the Supreme Court
The mid-decade redistricting push puts democracy at risk.
contrarian.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Right now, The Supreme Court is hearing a case that would prohibit lawmakers from using race as a factor when drawing voting maps.
Simply put, fair representation for all Americans is at risk.
Tianna Mays & Pooja Chaudhuri analyze this troubling threat to the Voting Rights Act.
Simply put, fair representation for all Americans is at risk.
Tianna Mays & Pooja Chaudhuri analyze this troubling threat to the Voting Rights Act.
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Wisconsin, Kansas, and New Jersey are challenging the state two-party stranglehold by reviving fusion voting. Lee Drutman explains how this third-party option could reshape the system.
How a simple electoral change could marginalize political extremism
By re-empowering the political center, fusion voting has the power to reorient American democracy away from authoritaria
contrarian.substack.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Wisconsin, Kansas, and New Jersey are challenging the state two-party stranglehold by reviving fusion voting. Lee Drutman explains how this third-party option could reshape the system.
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What Actually Reduces Gun Deaths
open.substack.com/pub/drjessic...
open.substack.com/pub/drjessic...
What Actually Reduces Gun Deaths
A clear look at the data on reform, and the fight to defund gun-violence research, in the wake of two more tragic shootings
open.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
What Actually Reduces Gun Deaths
open.substack.com/pub/drjessic...
open.substack.com/pub/drjessic...
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"My biggest worry on this anniversary of 9/11 is that America is no longer as equipped as it was 24 years ago to meet such a grave challenge." @tommalinowski.bsky.social
We can again be the country we were after 9/11
We flew the flag, helped our neighbors, opened our hearts, and supported our government.
contrarian.substack.com
September 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"My biggest worry on this anniversary of 9/11 is that America is no longer as equipped as it was 24 years ago to meet such a grave challenge." @tommalinowski.bsky.social
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@veupathdb.org communities — connect with us at these upcoming meetings!
✅ Stop by our booth and say hi
✅ Participate in our user comments campaign to win free swag at MPM (starting this Sunday!)✨ veupathdb.org/veupathdb/ap...
Will we see you there?
✅ Stop by our booth and say hi
✅ Participate in our user comments campaign to win free swag at MPM (starting this Sunday!)✨ veupathdb.org/veupathdb/ap...
Will we see you there?
September 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@veupathdb.org communities — connect with us at these upcoming meetings!
✅ Stop by our booth and say hi
✅ Participate in our user comments campaign to win free swag at MPM (starting this Sunday!)✨ veupathdb.org/veupathdb/ap...
Will we see you there?
✅ Stop by our booth and say hi
✅ Participate in our user comments campaign to win free swag at MPM (starting this Sunday!)✨ veupathdb.org/veupathdb/ap...
Will we see you there?
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rhetoric alone from hostile nations has led to consequences ranging from diplomatic isolation to military deterrence. This administration should be well aware that Americans will always stand ready to protect our nation from all threats, both foreign and domestic.
September 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
rhetoric alone from hostile nations has led to consequences ranging from diplomatic isolation to military deterrence. This administration should be well aware that Americans will always stand ready to protect our nation from all threats, both foreign and domestic.
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Signs bearing President Trump’s name have gone up at major construction projects. They were financed by the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law which he passionately opposed ahead of its passage.
Trump Tried to Kill the Infrastructure Law. Now He’s Getting Credit for Its Projects.
Signs bearing President Trump’s name have gone up at major construction projects financed by the 2021 law, which he strenuously opposed ahead of its passage.
nyti.ms
September 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Signs bearing President Trump’s name have gone up at major construction projects. They were financed by the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law which he passionately opposed ahead of its passage.
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This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
Opinion | Trump Is Building His Own Paramilitary Force
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This interview, which is also available to listen to as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local police functions.
correct link: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
August 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
correct link: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/america-ti...
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Federal Emergency Management Agency suspended over 30 employees after they wrote to Congress warning that the Trump administration had severely weakened the nation’s ability to respond to hurricanes, floods,
August 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Federal Emergency Management Agency suspended over 30 employees after they wrote to Congress warning that the Trump administration had severely weakened the nation’s ability to respond to hurricanes, floods,
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From coercing guilty pleas to trying to fire a Fed governor, Trump’s flailing power grabs are piling up. Jen Rubin shows how each move exposes his unraveling.
The Police State is Here
While proposing otherwise, Trump luxuriates in aspiring dictatorship
contrarian.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
From coercing guilty pleas to trying to fire a Fed governor, Trump’s flailing power grabs are piling up. Jen Rubin shows how each move exposes his unraveling.
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“Trump does not care what happens to Ukraine, just as long as his relationship with the Kremlin’s murderous boss remains intact. Note his empty threats and his obvious indifference. That’s where the truth lies.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/standing-b...
www.americaamerica.news/p/standing-b...
Standing By a Democratic Ally
If only America had a real president now, like Ukraine does
www.americaamerica.news
August 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“Trump does not care what happens to Ukraine, just as long as his relationship with the Kremlin’s murderous boss remains intact. Note his empty threats and his obvious indifference. That’s where the truth lies.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/standing-b...
www.americaamerica.news/p/standing-b...
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Trump is off to Alaska with no firm agenda for his meeting with Putin, calling it a “feel-out” session. Marvin Kalb on what’s at stake if the talks end with little more than a handshake.
Trump's Folly
By Marvin Kalb
contrarian.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trump is off to Alaska with no firm agenda for his meeting with Putin, calling it a “feel-out” session. Marvin Kalb on what’s at stake if the talks end with little more than a handshake.
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“‘When Israel takes over Gaza, kills innocent people, starves babies and kills journalists, it creates conditions that lead to violence against Jews,’ said Jacoby [of @nexusproject.bsky.social]”
forward.com/opinion/7621...
forward.com/opinion/7621...
American Jewish support for Israel is cracking. Occupying Gaza may break it.
The potential Israeli occupation of all of Gaza may finally break American Jewish support for Israel. Netanyahu doesn't care.
forward.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“‘When Israel takes over Gaza, kills innocent people, starves babies and kills journalists, it creates conditions that lead to violence against Jews,’ said Jacoby [of @nexusproject.bsky.social]”
forward.com/opinion/7621...
forward.com/opinion/7621...