@crlhrrsn.bsky.social
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Thanks to Trump's megabill, ICE will soon be supercharged and more dangerous than ever—but it’s also vulnerable. Dig into what to expect as Trump builds his very own Gestapo here:
The ICE Men Cometh
ICE will soon be supercharged and more dangerous than ever—but it’s also vulnerable
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Thanks to Trump's megabill, ICE will soon be supercharged and more dangerous than ever—but it’s also vulnerable. Dig into what to expect as Trump builds his very own Gestapo here:
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“We are in a cage of metal bars with the lights on 24 hours a day ... They give us food only once a day, food that has even been infested with worms," U.S. permanent resident Leamsy Izquierdo said from inside the camp.
https://trib.al/DEVJzPR
https://trib.al/DEVJzPR
July 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“We are in a cage of metal bars with the lights on 24 hours a day ... They give us food only once a day, food that has even been infested with worms," U.S. permanent resident Leamsy Izquierdo said from inside the camp.
https://trib.al/DEVJzPR
https://trib.al/DEVJzPR
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people on here aren’t gonna like hearing this, but a sympathetic former ICE agent cutting ads about being forced to drop investigations into child pornographers to arrest gardeners would probably be pretty effective messaging.
NEW: I spoke to a dozen current and formers about low morale at ICE amid the Trump admin's relentless push for more and more arrests. Officers and agents aren't complaining or looking for sympathy but they're facing public anger & political pressure from above www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable.
A “mission impossible” deportation campaign has left many employees burned out and morally conflicted.
www.theatlantic.com
July 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
people on here aren’t gonna like hearing this, but a sympathetic former ICE agent cutting ads about being forced to drop investigations into child pornographers to arrest gardeners would probably be pretty effective messaging.
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Join us at ofthebrave.org.
Home - Home of the Brave
The first step in fighting back is speaking out.
ofthebrave.org
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us at ofthebrave.org.
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<all together now>
July 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
<all together now>
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July 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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2. Rely on a theory of inherent constitutional authority known as the protective power to authorize using the mil to protect federal functions, persons, and property. I wrote about the history (and what I see as longstanding issues with the legal analysis supporting this theory) here:
Sovereignty, Article II, and the Military during Domestic Unrest
In this article I contest two theories of inherent presidential power, rooted in Article II, to use the military to respond to domestic unrest during peacetime.
papers.ssrn.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
2. Rely on a theory of inherent constitutional authority known as the protective power to authorize using the mil to protect federal functions, persons, and property. I wrote about the history (and what I see as longstanding issues with the legal analysis supporting this theory) here:
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The extra-extreme members of the House Budget Committee voted "present" tonight so that the Medicaid-cuts-to-fund-tax-giveaways-for-the-rich bill could pass out of committee 17-16.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
May 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The extra-extreme members of the House Budget Committee voted "present" tonight so that the Medicaid-cuts-to-fund-tax-giveaways-for-the-rich bill could pass out of committee 17-16.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
Tomorrow, flood Capitol Hill switchboards to voice your opposition to this monstrosity.
202-224-3121.
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this is a good post and "decadence" is a good way to think about a lot of things. true decadence is, eg, thinking you could let an insurrection go unpunished and the country would just keep chugging along nbd
April 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
this is a good post and "decadence" is a good way to think about a lot of things. true decadence is, eg, thinking you could let an insurrection go unpunished and the country would just keep chugging along nbd
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I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race.
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
I'm Not Running in 2026, But I Am Getting to Work
We all have work to do in delivering a better kind of politics for America.
substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race.
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
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From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
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Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121
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Not surprising, just shocking.
NPR CEO Schools MAGA Rep. After He Doesn't Understand What 'Editorial Standards' Means
Just wow 🤦🏻♂️
www.comicsands.com
March 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Not surprising, just shocking.
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In this interview Schumer says he agrees with Trump’s decision to pull $400 million from Columbia. A university in his own state. And he’s unconcerned about the unlawful arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, one of his constituents.
He is a traitor who needs to resign.
He is a traitor who needs to resign.
‘The Interview’: Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat
The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In this interview Schumer says he agrees with Trump’s decision to pull $400 million from Columbia. A university in his own state. And he’s unconcerned about the unlawful arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, one of his constituents.
He is a traitor who needs to resign.
He is a traitor who needs to resign.
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Beyond the immediate ceasefire idea, Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.
LET’S SEE THIS “LIST” OF DEMANDS. 🧐
LET’S SEE THIS “LIST” OF DEMANDS. 🧐
Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine in principle, but says there's a lot to clarify — Reuters
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supported a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in principle, but that any truce would have to address the root causes of the conflict and th...
apple.news
March 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Beyond the immediate ceasefire idea, Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter.
LET’S SEE THIS “LIST” OF DEMANDS. 🧐
LET’S SEE THIS “LIST” OF DEMANDS. 🧐
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Jon Stewart and @mariaressa.bsky.social discuss how tech’s obsession with removing the guardrails of regulation are leading the US down a dangerous path. #TheWeeklyShow
March 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Jon Stewart and @mariaressa.bsky.social discuss how tech’s obsession with removing the guardrails of regulation are leading the US down a dangerous path. #TheWeeklyShow
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We need 3.5% of the population engaged in sustained participation in preparation for a broad based general strike. We keep each other safe, we can also organize and co create the infrastructure needed to strike, to meet the people's needs before and after.
Resources👇🏾
linktr.ee/gsusresources
Resources👇🏾
linktr.ee/gsusresources
February 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We need 3.5% of the population engaged in sustained participation in preparation for a broad based general strike. We keep each other safe, we can also organize and co create the infrastructure needed to strike, to meet the people's needs before and after.
Resources👇🏾
linktr.ee/gsusresources
Resources👇🏾
linktr.ee/gsusresources
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You voted for a corrupt sexual predator who assaulted multiple women and even admitted it on tape. What did you think would happen?
February 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
You voted for a corrupt sexual predator who assaulted multiple women and even admitted it on tape. What did you think would happen?
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Any terminated/current federal employee who’s furious & wants to run for local office, @runforsomething.net would love to help you figure out next steps. We have lots of public resources for all & programming for ppl of all ages, even if our endorsements are targeted. runforwhat.net
Where Can I Run — Run for Something Action Fund
Use this tool to find out when, where and how you can run for office.
runforwhat.net
February 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Any terminated/current federal employee who’s furious & wants to run for local office, @runforsomething.net would love to help you figure out next steps. We have lots of public resources for all & programming for ppl of all ages, even if our endorsements are targeted. runforwhat.net
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Hmmm 🤔
It Would Be Pretty Funny
It Would Be Pretty Funny
February 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Hmmm 🤔
It Would Be Pretty Funny
It Would Be Pretty Funny
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"Which law firms are pushing these anti-democratic cases to impede the will of the people?" the Tesla CEO wrote, without naming any firm.
Well, ELON: It’s firms which are part of the 50.2% of American voters that say you don’t have a mandate to break the law and destroy our Democratic Republic.
Well, ELON: It’s firms which are part of the 50.2% of American voters that say you don’t have a mandate to break the law and destroy our Democratic Republic.
Major corporate law firms join legal battle over Trump policies — Reuters
As opponents of U.S. President Donald Trump's rapid-fire executive actions turn to the courts, at least eight of the largest corporate law firms in the country have signed on to represent plaintiffs l...
apple.news
February 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"Which law firms are pushing these anti-democratic cases to impede the will of the people?" the Tesla CEO wrote, without naming any firm.
Well, ELON: It’s firms which are part of the 50.2% of American voters that say you don’t have a mandate to break the law and destroy our Democratic Republic.
Well, ELON: It’s firms which are part of the 50.2% of American voters that say you don’t have a mandate to break the law and destroy our Democratic Republic.
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RFK's pet topics in here, including "electromagnetic radiation" (5G conspiracy garbage)... they had this ready to go.
"assess the prevalence of and threat posed by the prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs"
good time time become an antipsychiatry grifter in the US
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
good time time become an antipsychiatry grifter in the US
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
February 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
RFK's pet topics in here, including "electromagnetic radiation" (5G conspiracy garbage)... they had this ready to go.
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Having passed up the opportunity years ago to run DOJ’s Civil Division, I’ve never run a large organization, let alone at DOJ.
So I’m no expert.
But I’m gonna spitball that if hundreds of your subordinates want to tell you to “go fuck yourself,” you might, perhaps, have a management problem.
So I’m no expert.
But I’m gonna spitball that if hundreds of your subordinates want to tell you to “go fuck yourself,” you might, perhaps, have a management problem.
Just to underscore the tension at DOJ at the moment, here's what one federal law enforcement official told me about the acting deputy attorney general:
"I, along with other career FBI and DOJ personnel that I’ve spoken with, really have one message for him and that is, “go fuck yourself, traitor.'"
"I, along with other career FBI and DOJ personnel that I’ve spoken with, really have one message for him and that is, “go fuck yourself, traitor.'"
Trump’s feared DOJ enforcer has a secret: He, too, investigated Jan. 6
The acting DOJ official behind a potential witch hunt against prosecutors and FBI agents who investigated the Capitol riot worked on Jan. 6 cases himself.
www.nbcnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Having passed up the opportunity years ago to run DOJ’s Civil Division, I’ve never run a large organization, let alone at DOJ.
So I’m no expert.
But I’m gonna spitball that if hundreds of your subordinates want to tell you to “go fuck yourself,” you might, perhaps, have a management problem.
So I’m no expert.
But I’m gonna spitball that if hundreds of your subordinates want to tell you to “go fuck yourself,” you might, perhaps, have a management problem.
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This is insane. Standing there in his coat and a MAGA hat holding court while the dipshit pretending to be President sits there being talked at by a toddler and ignoring him. How much did Trump get paid in that crypto scam to roll over like this?
February 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is insane. Standing there in his coat and a MAGA hat holding court while the dipshit pretending to be President sits there being talked at by a toddler and ignoring him. How much did Trump get paid in that crypto scam to roll over like this?
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BlueSky;
You have homework. The mission? To correct Google of incorrect information.
Do the following. There are 27.44 million registered individuals on BlueSky if all of you do this we can correct Google.
Get Going, Resistors! Comment and tell you've done this.
You have homework. The mission? To correct Google of incorrect information.
Do the following. There are 27.44 million registered individuals on BlueSky if all of you do this we can correct Google.
Get Going, Resistors! Comment and tell you've done this.
February 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
BlueSky;
You have homework. The mission? To correct Google of incorrect information.
Do the following. There are 27.44 million registered individuals on BlueSky if all of you do this we can correct Google.
Get Going, Resistors! Comment and tell you've done this.
You have homework. The mission? To correct Google of incorrect information.
Do the following. There are 27.44 million registered individuals on BlueSky if all of you do this we can correct Google.
Get Going, Resistors! Comment and tell you've done this.