Jean Ryan
@drjeanryan.bsky.social
retired naturopath, author, chef, nerd and fiber artist enjoying life as a traveler and pet sitter searching for a way forward
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President Trump’s federal agents are now chasing migrant farm workers through fields — and circling them with a CBP chopper normally used to track smuggling at the border — in the heart of the nation’s agricultural economy. here’s my report from Ventura County, California.
June 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
President Trump’s federal agents are now chasing migrant farm workers through fields — and circling them with a CBP chopper normally used to track smuggling at the border — in the heart of the nation’s agricultural economy. here’s my report from Ventura County, California.
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Everything was fine until Trump decided to unleash violent raids w/o grounds in elementary schools, shopping areas, & peaceful public spaces.
ICE then illegally blocked Members of Congress entry into the facilities they are disappearing people into, escalating the situation.
Let’s start there.
ICE then illegally blocked Members of Congress entry into the facilities they are disappearing people into, escalating the situation.
Let’s start there.
June 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Everything was fine until Trump decided to unleash violent raids w/o grounds in elementary schools, shopping areas, & peaceful public spaces.
ICE then illegally blocked Members of Congress entry into the facilities they are disappearing people into, escalating the situation.
Let’s start there.
ICE then illegally blocked Members of Congress entry into the facilities they are disappearing people into, escalating the situation.
Let’s start there.
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It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence.
They are in charge.
They are in charge.
June 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
It is 100% carrying water for the opposition to participate in this collective delusion that Dems for some reason need to answer for every teen who throws a rock rather than hold the Trump admin accountable for intentionally creating chaos and breaking the law to stoke violence.
They are in charge.
They are in charge.
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I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
June 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
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When something like this happens, there's always a raft of "in any other administration this would be a historic scandal" responses.
It's important to remember why this admin is different. It's not the media, and it's not (primarily) the admin itself. It's the congressional GOP. Period.
It's important to remember why this admin is different. It's not the media, and it's not (primarily) the admin itself. It's the congressional GOP. Period.
An impersonator breached the phone of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, President Trump said, and pretended to be her in calls and messages received by her high-profile contacts.
Impersonator breached Chief of Staff Susie Wiles’s phone, Trump says
President Donald Trump said someone hacked his chief of staff’s phone, just weeks after the FBI warned of “malicious actors” impersonating senior officials.
wapo.st
May 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM
When something like this happens, there's always a raft of "in any other administration this would be a historic scandal" responses.
It's important to remember why this admin is different. It's not the media, and it's not (primarily) the admin itself. It's the congressional GOP. Period.
It's important to remember why this admin is different. It's not the media, and it's not (primarily) the admin itself. It's the congressional GOP. Period.
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The federal government is filling criminal charges against LaMonica McIver, a Democratic member of Congress who was inspecting the Newark ICE center: newjerseyglobe.com/congress/sta...
Statements on the charges against LaMonica McIver - New Jersey Globe
A federal prosecutor announced Monday evening that the government will drop trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka stemming from a standoff
newjerseyglobe.com
May 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The federal government is filling criminal charges against LaMonica McIver, a Democratic member of Congress who was inspecting the Newark ICE center: newjerseyglobe.com/congress/sta...
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Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
April 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.
Americans of conscience must stand against this now.
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Thank you to whoever made this
April 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thank you to whoever made this
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There is now reporting that the Department of Homeland Security has deported the wrong person due to “administrative error.”
This is a massive violation of people’s rights and due process. Must be fixed.
This is a massive violation of people’s rights and due process. Must be fixed.
April 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
There is now reporting that the Department of Homeland Security has deported the wrong person due to “administrative error.”
This is a massive violation of people’s rights and due process. Must be fixed.
This is a massive violation of people’s rights and due process. Must be fixed.
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DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com/story/doge-t...
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com/story/doge-t...
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com/story/doge-t...
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
www.wired.com/story/doge-t...
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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Hi folks: Facebook appears to be taking down my posts. Please remember they are available for free here (no paywall), and can be received by email (also free-- just don't put in your credit card information). I guess if I'm being banned I'm doing something right?
The government ignored his protective legal status & deported Abrego Garcia. “Now they claim that the court is powerless to order any relief. If that’s true, the immigration laws are meaningless because the government can deport ANYONE & no court can do anything about it once it’s done.”
March 31, 2025
On April 1, 1861, Secretary of State William Henry Seward wrote an astonishing letter to President Abraham Lincoln.
open.substack.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Hi folks: Facebook appears to be taking down my posts. Please remember they are available for free here (no paywall), and can be received by email (also free-- just don't put in your credit card information). I guess if I'm being banned I'm doing something right?
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This keeps getting worse and worse.
April 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This keeps getting worse and worse.
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Senator Booker: What kind of man is in the white house that makes fun of the disabled, who lies so much that the fact checkers lose count, that minimizes the pain and the suffering
April 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Senator Booker: What kind of man is in the white house that makes fun of the disabled, who lies so much that the fact checkers lose count, that minimizes the pain and the suffering
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Damn. Ranking Member Kamlager-Dove calls GOP witness Matt Taibbi a "serial sexual harasser" and enters articles into the congressional record about his history as a sex pest
April 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Damn. Ranking Member Kamlager-Dove calls GOP witness Matt Taibbi a "serial sexual harasser" and enters articles into the congressional record about his history as a sex pest
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Wisconsin! Judge Susan Crawford will work to protect your rights and freedoms. So get out there and vote today by 8pm. You can find your polling place at wisdems.org/vote.
If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.
If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.
Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
wisdems.org
April 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Wisconsin! Judge Susan Crawford will work to protect your rights and freedoms. So get out there and vote today by 8pm. You can find your polling place at wisdems.org/vote.
If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.
If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.
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merit is back baby
Why is Pete Hegseth bringing his wife to top security meetings and hiring his brother at the Pentagon? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pete Hegseth’s wife reportedly attended meetings with foreign defense officials
Defense secretary, already under fire for chat group blunder, faces new scrutiny for having wife in high-level meetings
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
merit is back baby
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1/ We wanted to take a moment to quickly introduce you to our HHS reporters.
THREAD 🧵
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Today, RFK Jr. announced that the Department of Human and Health Services would cut 10,000 employees.
If you have been impacted by the layoffs, our reporters want to hear from you. You can reach out to us on Signal at 917-512-0201 or by going to propublica.org/tips.
If you have been impacted by the layoffs, our reporters want to hear from you. You can reach out to us on Signal at 917-512-0201 or by going to propublica.org/tips.
How to Contact ProPublica Securely — ProPublica
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March 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
1/ We wanted to take a moment to quickly introduce you to our HHS reporters.
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Pete Buttigieg has entered the chat.
March 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Pete Buttigieg has entered the chat.
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Elon Musk maxed out donations to members of Congress who support impeaching judges: nytimes.com/2025/03/19/u...
Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.
nytimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Elon Musk maxed out donations to members of Congress who support impeaching judges: nytimes.com/2025/03/19/u...
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The eventual fate of the GOP
Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
March 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The eventual fate of the GOP
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@aoc.bsky.social: "Listen, if your representative is not doing a town hall, give me a ring... I'll say it right here, right now: if a deep red Republican district wants to have an honest conversation, even if it's with someone they disagree with, I'm willing to do that."
March 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
@aoc.bsky.social: "Listen, if your representative is not doing a town hall, give me a ring... I'll say it right here, right now: if a deep red Republican district wants to have an honest conversation, even if it's with someone they disagree with, I'm willing to do that."