Courtney Breese
@courtneybreese.bsky.social
Dialogue & conflict resolution practitioner. Living for good food, music, movies, and cute cat vids. Mass native living in LA.
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Mayor Bass: This morning, it was frightening in Los Angeles to see tanks essentially rolling into MacArthur Park.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
July 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Mayor Bass: This morning, it was frightening in Los Angeles to see tanks essentially rolling into MacArthur Park.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
May the Schwartz be with you!
July 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
May the Schwartz be with you!
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Ripping a student from their home, challenging their immigration status, and detaining them solely based on political viewpoint will chill student speech and advocacy across campuses nationwide.
Political speech should never be a basis of punishment or lead to deportation.
Political speech should never be a basis of punishment or lead to deportation.
The Trump administration’s detention of Mahmoud Khalil — a green card holder studying in this country legally — is targeted, retaliatory, and an extreme attack on his First Amendment rights.
apnews.com/article/colu...
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ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says
A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring's protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration agents.
apnews.com
March 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Ripping a student from their home, challenging their immigration status, and detaining them solely based on political viewpoint will chill student speech and advocacy across campuses nationwide.
Political speech should never be a basis of punishment or lead to deportation.
Political speech should never be a basis of punishment or lead to deportation.
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In 24 hours, you made over *100,000* calls to your reps to make your voice heard. Let's keep up this momentum! 🎉🙌🔥
February 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
In 24 hours, you made over *100,000* calls to your reps to make your voice heard. Let's keep up this momentum! 🎉🙌🔥
Keep pushing!
February 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Keep pushing!
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February 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Genuine question Democratic lawmakers should answer: Do you personally believe you are an extraordinary leader able to meet this moment? If not, would you be willing to make way for someone less compromised, less afraid, and less mediocre to rise?
January 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Genuine question Democratic lawmakers should answer: Do you personally believe you are an extraordinary leader able to meet this moment? If not, would you be willing to make way for someone less compromised, less afraid, and less mediocre to rise?
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So "run the government like a business" really means transform the civil service into at-will employees.
In High-Speed Power Grab, Trump Seeks to Remake the Federal Government
Bending and breaking the law to fire and disempower bureaucrats.
www.thebulwark.com
January 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
So "run the government like a business" really means transform the civil service into at-will employees.
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This is a sigh of relief for millions of people who have been in limbo over the last twenty-four hours as the result of the Trump Administration’s callous attempt to wholesale shutter federal assistance and grant programs that people across this country rely on. (Continued in thread)
January 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This is a sigh of relief for millions of people who have been in limbo over the last twenty-four hours as the result of the Trump Administration’s callous attempt to wholesale shutter federal assistance and grant programs that people across this country rely on. (Continued in thread)
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Sen. Tim Kaine tells federal employees to ignore Trump’s offer to quit with pay for months. “Don’t be fooled. He’s tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign he’ll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn’t have any authority to do this.”
January 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Sen. Tim Kaine tells federal employees to ignore Trump’s offer to quit with pay for months. “Don’t be fooled. He’s tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign he’ll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn’t have any authority to do this.”
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Concerned about what you've seen this week? Our team is battle-tested for this moment. We're here to help America lawyer up, but we need your help. Join us: DemocracyForward.org. Together, we'll defend people & democracy, serve justice & build a better future for all of us. View bit.ly/df_highlights
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January 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Concerned about what you've seen this week? Our team is battle-tested for this moment. We're here to help America lawyer up, but we need your help. Join us: DemocracyForward.org. Together, we'll defend people & democracy, serve justice & build a better future for all of us. View bit.ly/df_highlights
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A lot of libraries have a list of local resources whether it’s connections at the local unhoused shelter, pro bono lawyers, immigration help, LGBTQ+ care. If you’re unsure of who to turn to or looking for a way to help, check the library
January 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A lot of libraries have a list of local resources whether it’s connections at the local unhoused shelter, pro bono lawyers, immigration help, LGBTQ+ care. If you’re unsure of who to turn to or looking for a way to help, check the library
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For those who might be unaware or just getting a library card: libraries are for more than just books! Many have a Library of Things with a variety of tools & equipment you can check out. Bike pumps, sewing machines, yard games, even power drills, for hobbies & home needs. #booksky
January 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For those who might be unaware or just getting a library card: libraries are for more than just books! Many have a Library of Things with a variety of tools & equipment you can check out. Bike pumps, sewing machines, yard games, even power drills, for hobbies & home needs. #booksky
Keep speaking up against this! Call your Reps and Senators. Support the orgs fighting. This freeze could impact programs like the one I’ve run for 15 years, giving farmers the opportunity to work through their conflicts with mediation. Not to mention loans and assistance programs. Ugggh
GOOD NEWS: A federal court temporarily halted President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety.
Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.
Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.
January 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Keep speaking up against this! Call your Reps and Senators. Support the orgs fighting. This freeze could impact programs like the one I’ve run for 15 years, giving farmers the opportunity to work through their conflicts with mediation. Not to mention loans and assistance programs. Ugggh