Don't_despair 🇪🇺
@dawn-oneal-reindl.bsky.social
U.S. citizen, promoting democracy, peace, and the rule of law.
Preying on the most vulnerable sure makes them look weak.
As I report here for @motherjones.com, a local lawmaker in LA says ICE showed up to a confidential domestic violence shelter. That’s just one of the many impacts they’ve had on shelters & survivors this past week ⬇️
"On Wednesday, LA city councilor Hugo Soto-Martinez said in a video posted to Instagram that ICE had shown up at a confidential domestic violence shelter, apparently in search of one person who was not present." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
June 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Preying on the most vulnerable sure makes them look weak.
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Efficient resistance means pushing back against fascism & pressuring it both on the streets as in the court rooms. Scenes from Tucson Arizona where protestors cornered Trump regime ICE troops, sprayed them in self-defence.
Protestors kettled ICE & used their own riot control methods. #3E #StopICE
Protestors kettled ICE & used their own riot control methods. #3E #StopICE
June 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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America is experiencing a constitutional crisis—but our emotional and psychological defenses prevent us from seeing it clearly. Democracy isn’t dying from a sudden blow, but from our collective inability to recognize reality.
The Emergency We Cannot Feel: On the Psychological Unreadiness for American Collapse
Why the most dangerous political crisis in modern American history is met with emotional denial, moral distortion, and cultural distraction.
www.notesfromthecircus.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
America is experiencing a constitutional crisis—but our emotional and psychological defenses prevent us from seeing it clearly. Democracy isn’t dying from a sudden blow, but from our collective inability to recognize reality.
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Here it is. It has happened.
We have the perfect social media post.
We have the perfect social media post.
This feels like Alien vs Sexual Predator
June 6, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Here it is. It has happened.
We have the perfect social media post.
We have the perfect social media post.
So, the word TACOCAT is a palindrome.
May 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM
So, the word TACOCAT is a palindrome.
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SCOOP: Elon Musk will not be fully exiting DOGE.
In fact, federal workers from at least six agencies tell WIRED that DOGE-style work is escalating in their departments, and President Trump himself said in a press conference today that “Elon's really not leaving.”
In fact, federal workers from at least six agencies tell WIRED that DOGE-style work is escalating in their departments, and President Trump himself said in a press conference today that “Elon's really not leaving.”
DOGE Is Busier Than Ever—and Trump Says Elon Musk Is 'Really Not Leaving'
Federal workers from six agencies tell WIRED that DOGE-style work is escalating in their departments as both new and familiar DOGE faces have appeared in meetings and at new office.
www.wired.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
SCOOP: Elon Musk will not be fully exiting DOGE.
In fact, federal workers from at least six agencies tell WIRED that DOGE-style work is escalating in their departments, and President Trump himself said in a press conference today that “Elon's really not leaving.”
In fact, federal workers from at least six agencies tell WIRED that DOGE-style work is escalating in their departments, and President Trump himself said in a press conference today that “Elon's really not leaving.”
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The way we were treated at Delaney Hall is almost unbelievable. ICE shoved me, manhandled @repbonnie.bsky.social, and arrested Mayor Baraka.
They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right.
They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right.
May 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The way we were treated at Delaney Hall is almost unbelievable. ICE shoved me, manhandled @repbonnie.bsky.social, and arrested Mayor Baraka.
They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right.
They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right.
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🇪🇺 75 Years of the Schuman Declaration 🇪🇺
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman put forward a bold idea: unite Europe by pooling coal and steel production to make war ‘not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible.’
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman put forward a bold idea: unite Europe by pooling coal and steel production to make war ‘not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible.’
May 9, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🇪🇺 75 Years of the Schuman Declaration 🇪🇺
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman put forward a bold idea: unite Europe by pooling coal and steel production to make war ‘not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible.’
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman put forward a bold idea: unite Europe by pooling coal and steel production to make war ‘not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible.’
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‘You can let go now’: inside the hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain
‘You can let go now’: inside the hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain
The long read: In a Danish palliative care unit, the alternative to assisted dying is not striving to cure, offering relief and comfort to patients and their families
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM
‘You can let go now’: inside the hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain
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Hannah Arendt - "The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism"
Elon Musk - "The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy"
#FuckMusk
Elon Musk - "The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy"
#FuckMusk
April 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Hannah Arendt - "The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism"
Elon Musk - "The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy"
#FuckMusk
Elon Musk - "The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy"
#FuckMusk
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A witch hunt is underway. We’ve faced many before. Take a breath. Stay grounded.
April 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A witch hunt is underway. We’ve faced many before. Take a breath. Stay grounded.
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April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025
It was just 20 days ago—on March 24—that editor in chief of The Atlantic Jeffrey Goldberg reported that the most senior members of the Trump administration discussed a military strike on the Houthis i...
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April 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
April 12, 2025
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Robert Reich's helpful guide re. what you can do to fight back.
What you can do
Revised and expanded
robertreich.substack.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Robert Reich's helpful guide re. what you can do to fight back.
@alt-irs.altgov.info Just saw that the head of the IRS resigned. Been thinking about just not filing this year. (I don't owe any tax and am not due a refund.) Just don't feel like sending them a fresh cache of my personal data. Any thoughts?
April 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
@alt-irs.altgov.info Just saw that the head of the IRS resigned. Been thinking about just not filing this year. (I don't owe any tax and am not due a refund.) Just don't feel like sending them a fresh cache of my personal data. Any thoughts?
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Yesterday, we pulled together our videos & columns about tomorrow's critical Supreme Court race. The richest man in the world thinks he can buy the courts—but that's not how democracy works. There's still time to do your part: make calls, volunteer, and, if you're a WI resident, VOTE!
Let's Go Wisconsin!
The country looks to Wisconsin for Tuesday's landmark election--the first (and most expensive) of its kind in 2025
contrarian.substack.com
March 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Yesterday, we pulled together our videos & columns about tomorrow's critical Supreme Court race. The richest man in the world thinks he can buy the courts—but that's not how democracy works. There's still time to do your part: make calls, volunteer, and, if you're a WI resident, VOTE!
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It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
Hands Off!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...
handsoff2025.com
March 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
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American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. theatln.tc/IuULQFiY
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.
theatln.tc
March 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. theatln.tc/IuULQFiY
Strange that the comments appear to be disabled, but only on this article. Other WaPo articles are fine.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney for Virginia, dies at 43
Friends and colleagues remembered Jessica D. Aber as a generous mentor and warm manager with a sharp eye for details.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Strange that the comments appear to be disabled, but only on this article. Other WaPo articles are fine.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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The power of on-screen representation 😻🐈⬛
March 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The power of on-screen representation 😻🐈⬛
For when you're out making good trouble. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exerc...
www.aclu.org
March 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
For when you're out making good trouble. www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Petition to replace Schumer as minority leader. chng.it/QNhp26fL5W
Sign the Petition
Boycott Contributions to Senate Democrats Until Chuck Schumer Steps Down
chng.it
March 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Petition to replace Schumer as minority leader. chng.it/QNhp26fL5W
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Hi George.
There's no excuse for these 10 people.
They are there to do the WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
They SPIT in the faces of the their constituents.
Therefore, the people will make damn sure there IS NO PATH to reelection for ANY of these traitors.
There's no excuse for these 10 people.
They are there to do the WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
They SPIT in the faces of the their constituents.
Therefore, the people will make damn sure there IS NO PATH to reelection for ANY of these traitors.
March 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Hi George.
There's no excuse for these 10 people.
They are there to do the WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
They SPIT in the faces of the their constituents.
Therefore, the people will make damn sure there IS NO PATH to reelection for ANY of these traitors.
There's no excuse for these 10 people.
They are there to do the WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
They SPIT in the faces of the their constituents.
Therefore, the people will make damn sure there IS NO PATH to reelection for ANY of these traitors.
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Since the president has signed an EO making English the official language of the United States, here is the first non-English copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in German just days after July 4, 1776. We have always been multilingual.
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
March 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Since the president has signed an EO making English the official language of the United States, here is the first non-English copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in German just days after July 4, 1776. We have always been multilingual.
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.