catmaaa
@catlikemeow.bsky.social
feral feline femme 🐾 performer + director 🐾 culture maker shaker werker 🐾
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“Like prime, but with human beings”
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“Like prime, but with human beings”
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The privatized immigration system is paid per body.
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
Private Prison Companies’ Enormous Windfall: Who Stands to Gain as ICE Expands
For years private prison companies have been an important partner for ICE as the government carries out its immigration agenda.
www.brennancenter.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The privatized immigration system is paid per body.
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
$70 to $100 million per week right now and growing.
Stephen Miller has six figure investments in the private for-profit detention industry.
Pam Bondi is a former lobbyist for the private for-profit detention industry.
Follow the money
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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ACTUAL GOOD MEDIA NEWS
Helen Shaw Named New York Times Chief Theatre Critic
The outlet has been using various writers in lieu of one primary lead voice since predecessor Jesse Green was reassigned earlier this year.
playbill.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
ACTUAL GOOD MEDIA NEWS
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These are screenshots from an actual DHS press release that just went out offering "self-deportation" as a "gift" to "illegal aliens" this holiday season.
This administration is truly repugnant.
This administration is truly repugnant.
December 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
These are screenshots from an actual DHS press release that just went out offering "self-deportation" as a "gift" to "illegal aliens" this holiday season.
This administration is truly repugnant.
This administration is truly repugnant.
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you know what? good advice.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
you know what? good advice.
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NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals. n.pr/47uKYeQ
The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds
NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals. n.pr/47uKYeQ
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NEW: DHS plans to collect driver’s license data from states.
It’s the latest step in an unprecedented initiative to pool confidential data the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
With @texastribune.org
It’s the latest step in an unprecedented initiative to pool confidential data the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
With @texastribune.org
DHS Wants States to Hand Over Driver’s License Data for Citizenship Checks
It’s the latest step in an unprecedented initiative to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
www.propublica.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW: DHS plans to collect driver’s license data from states.
It’s the latest step in an unprecedented initiative to pool confidential data the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
With @texastribune.org
It’s the latest step in an unprecedented initiative to pool confidential data the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
With @texastribune.org
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Never forget that Jews sought refuge in the U.S. in the 1930s & the U.S. sent them back to Germany, where the Nazis incinerated them.
This plan is vile, racist & un-American.
This plan is vile, racist & un-American.
October 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Never forget that Jews sought refuge in the U.S. in the 1930s & the U.S. sent them back to Germany, where the Nazis incinerated them.
This plan is vile, racist & un-American.
This plan is vile, racist & un-American.
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this is wild: while Stephen Miller's guy was in Minnesota for his uncle's funeral, somebody was able to see his entire phone and take pictures of his Signal group chats talking about military deployments to Portland, and brought them to the Strib (gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...)
October 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
this is wild: while Stephen Miller's guy was in Minnesota for his uncle's funeral, somebody was able to see his entire phone and take pictures of his Signal group chats talking about military deployments to Portland, and brought them to the Strib (gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...)
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The state could have backed him but instead they demonstrated for the thousandth time that there is no level of respectability that will prevent white people from serving you up on a platter in order to appease powerful racists.
State panel revokes Des Moines superintendent’s license following his arrest by federal immigration officers
State panel revokes Des Moines superintendent's license following Friday arrest
A state educational licensing board has revoked the license of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts following his arrest by federal immigration officers last week.
www.thegazette.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The state could have backed him but instead they demonstrated for the thousandth time that there is no level of respectability that will prevent white people from serving you up on a platter in order to appease powerful racists.
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Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
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Am I angry about the SCOTUS decision today that basically lets ICE ask for your papers like goons in a police state? You bet I am:
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Government Wants to See Your Papers
And the Supreme Court decides that the Fourth Amendment might not be for everyone.
www.theatlantic.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Am I angry about the SCOTUS decision today that basically lets ICE ask for your papers like goons in a police state? You bet I am:
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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“I had hundreds of questions…Why am I here? Is being gay a crime?” Nearly 50 days after his release from CECOT in El Salvador, Andry Hernández Romero shared his story with
@msnbc.com's @anacabrera.bsky.social.
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@msnbc.com's @anacabrera.bsky.social.
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'Endured physical and psychological abuse': Freed CECOT deportee and gay makeup artist speaks out
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
September 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“I had hundreds of questions…Why am I here? Is being gay a crime?” Nearly 50 days after his release from CECOT in El Salvador, Andry Hernández Romero shared his story with
@msnbc.com's @anacabrera.bsky.social.
🔗 youtu.be/Cw5hdTHigTc?...
@msnbc.com's @anacabrera.bsky.social.
🔗 youtu.be/Cw5hdTHigTc?...
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The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.
Hurricane Katrina forced changes at FEMA. Trump is rolling them back
The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.
n.pr
August 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.
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“It’s hard for me to comprehend that I might never see him again,” Roger's friend said. interc.pt/4oIp6D7
August 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“It’s hard for me to comprehend that I might never see him again,” Roger's friend said. interc.pt/4oIp6D7
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Aparna is both a tenant and labor organizer - need more of those people on city councils. check out the launch video
People are being forced out of DC. The cost of living is too high, and Trump is waging an all-out assault on the District.
It should be easier and more affordable to build a life here.
That's why I’m running for DC Council in Ward 1.
Join us: aparnafordc.com/donate
It should be easier and more affordable to build a life here.
That's why I’m running for DC Council in Ward 1.
Join us: aparnafordc.com/donate
August 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Aparna is both a tenant and labor organizer - need more of those people on city councils. check out the launch video
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I reject fatalism [a form of moral disengagement]. What happens next is not predetermined and depends in part on us.
August 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I reject fatalism [a form of moral disengagement]. What happens next is not predetermined and depends in part on us.
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As promised, in light of the WaPo report of Everglades camp detainees being swarmed by mosquitoes in the shower and unable to sleep at night due to being bitten, I want to briefly address concentration camp history and mosquitoes. I won't be comprehensive but will give a few examples. [1/17]
July 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
As promised, in light of the WaPo report of Everglades camp detainees being swarmed by mosquitoes in the shower and unable to sleep at night due to being bitten, I want to briefly address concentration camp history and mosquitoes. I won't be comprehensive but will give a few examples. [1/17]
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Trump has only been in office 7 months and the secret police just got an endless supply of cash, buckle up
The official DHS account is now tweeting about “your homeland’s heritage”
July 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Trump has only been in office 7 months and the secret police just got an endless supply of cash, buckle up
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July 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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New CNN report about Andrew Cuomo using taxpayer dollars to terrorize his accusers.
July 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
New CNN report about Andrew Cuomo using taxpayer dollars to terrorize his accusers.
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Someone (@lewfoo) posted a long thread on the THREADS app about this. I’m posting the @npr.org story on which her thread was based here. PLEASE READ & SHARE. It’s so important.
@cbsnews.com @nbcnews.com @abc7.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/the...
@cbsnews.com @nbcnews.com @abc7.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/the...
When The U.S. Government Tried To Replace Migrant Farmworkers With High Schoolers
In 1964, a program that brought migrant Mexican laborers to the U.S. ended. So the U.S. recruited American students to pick crops instead. When they saw their living conditions, strikes ensued.
www.npr.org
July 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Someone (@lewfoo) posted a long thread on the THREADS app about this. I’m posting the @npr.org story on which her thread was based here. PLEASE READ & SHARE. It’s so important.
@cbsnews.com @nbcnews.com @abc7.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/the...
@cbsnews.com @nbcnews.com @abc7.bsky.social
www.npr.org/sections/the...
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ICE committed murder.
Farmworker dies from injuries during immigration raid in Ventura County, family says
A farmworker has died after suffering injuries during an immigration raid at an agricultural area near Camarillo on Thursday, according to a family member.
abc7.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
ICE committed murder.