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Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
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Look up which local businesses are supporting ICE expansion in your state. Here in Maryland, there are 35 companies supporting ICE and their campaigns of terror
www.instagram.com/p/DTvwHYYkRTQ/
www.instagram.com/p/DTvwHYYkRTQ/
Introducing the DHS Contract Visualizer
A new tool to explore how DHS is spending its budget under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
open.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Look up which local businesses are supporting ICE expansion in your state. Here in Maryland, there are 35 companies supporting ICE and their campaigns of terror
www.instagram.com/p/DTvwHYYkRTQ/
www.instagram.com/p/DTvwHYYkRTQ/
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“ICE, their secret police, is their tool," a former DHS oversight official told us. “Once they have that power, which they have now, there’s nothing stopping them from using it against citizens.”
(Published Oct. 2025)
(Published Oct. 2025)
How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...
www.propublica.org
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
“ICE, their secret police, is their tool," a former DHS oversight official told us. “Once they have that power, which they have now, there’s nothing stopping them from using it against citizens.”
(Published Oct. 2025)
(Published Oct. 2025)
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The United States has kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and is now claiming control of the country's oil. It is only the latest in a long history of U.S. involvement in the region. For more on the history, consider these titles.
Venezuela in Context | Reading List
On January 3rd, the United States initiated a bombing campaign in Venezuela and kidnapped the sitting President, Nicolás Maduro. This comes after American airstrikes on several vessels in the Caribbea...
www.versobooks.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The United States has kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and is now claiming control of the country's oil. It is only the latest in a long history of U.S. involvement in the region. For more on the history, consider these titles.
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Read our full investigation here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Russia’s Smuggled Grain Finds New Market in Saudi Arabia - bellingcat
New grain route identified from sanctioned Crimean port that Russia is eyeing in latest peace deal.
www.bellingcat.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Read our full investigation here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
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The country is importing grain directly from a Western-sanctioned port in occupied Crimea while Russia attempts to secure recognition of the Ukrainian territory via a US-led peace plan. Find the Lloyd's List report here: www.lloydslist.com/LL1155860/Ru...
Russia’s smuggled grain finds new market in Saudi Arabia
A joint investigation by Bellingcat and Lloyd’s List has identified Saudi Arabia as the newest country to import grain directly from a Western-sanctioned port in occupied Crimea, as Russia attempts to secure recognition of the Ukrainian territory via a US-led peace plan
www.lloydslist.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The country is importing grain directly from a Western-sanctioned port in occupied Crimea while Russia attempts to secure recognition of the Ukrainian territory via a US-led peace plan. Find the Lloyd's List report here: www.lloydslist.com/LL1155860/Ru...
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Recently published figures showing a huge drop don't take into account new restrictions introduced by this government. So further falls are very likely.
To give one figure from the post in August 2023 we gave out 18,300 health/care worker visas. Last month it was just 600.
To give one figure from the post in August 2023 we gave out 18,300 health/care worker visas. Last month it was just 600.
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Recently published figures showing a huge drop don't take into account new restrictions introduced by this government. So further falls are very likely.
To give one figure from the post in August 2023 we gave out 18,300 health/care worker visas. Last month it was just 600.
To give one figure from the post in August 2023 we gave out 18,300 health/care worker visas. Last month it was just 600.
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In light of Stephen Miller's textbook fascist remarks about immigration, we recommend reading Jason Stanley's "Erasing History: How Fascists Control the Past, Rewrite the Past to Control the Future."
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future
Book — Non-fiction. By Jason Stanley. 2024. 256 pages. A global call to action for those who wish to preserve democracy — in the United States and abroad — before it is too late.
www.zinnedproject.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In light of Stephen Miller's textbook fascist remarks about immigration, we recommend reading Jason Stanley's "Erasing History: How Fascists Control the Past, Rewrite the Past to Control the Future."
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
Addresses urgent need to defend #FreedomtoLearn
See ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
Late much?
Following two years of activist pressure, Human Rights Campaign is no longer sponsored by the defense giant Northrop Grumman.
Largest LGBTQ+ Rights Group in US Parts with Arms Manufacturers
Following two years of activist pressure, Human Rights Campaign is not sponsored by the weapons manufacturer Northrop Grumman.
inkstickmedia.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Late much?
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Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
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Breaking Down the Government’s New Asylum Proposals. Our latest blog focuses on what the Gov' wants to change, what this means in practice , & how communities can stay prepared. These are proposals, and not law. ow.ly/XzJJ50XucO8 #NoOneisIllegal #TheseWallsMustFall #MigrationisLife
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Breaking Down the Government’s New Asylum Proposals. Our latest blog focuses on what the Gov' wants to change, what this means in practice , & how communities can stay prepared. These are proposals, and not law. ow.ly/XzJJ50XucO8 #NoOneisIllegal #TheseWallsMustFall #MigrationisLife
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🚨The hasbara machinery is frustrated! Israeli lobby reacts hysterically as #Europol engages with the @hindrajabfoundation.be in efforts to address Israeli impunity. Those who seek to justify genocide and obstruct justice are clearly alarmed.
Read the full statement → https://bit.ly/3K8jp1I
Read the full statement → https://bit.ly/3K8jp1I
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🚨The hasbara machinery is frustrated! Israeli lobby reacts hysterically as #Europol engages with the @hindrajabfoundation.be in efforts to address Israeli impunity. Those who seek to justify genocide and obstruct justice are clearly alarmed.
Read the full statement → https://bit.ly/3K8jp1I
Read the full statement → https://bit.ly/3K8jp1I
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The Epstein Files… otherwise known as the Trump Pardon List
November 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Epstein Files… otherwise known as the Trump Pardon List
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Sign dED's open letter: ded1.co/how-we-do-it...
Demilitarise Education | dED
want to stay in the loop?
ded1.co
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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NEW: A federal War on Drugs-era program is arming police with BearCats, surveillance tech, and armored vehicles.
Our investigation uncovers $126.87M in 1122 Program purchases - all with no standardized reporting or federal oversight.
Read the full report: static1.squarespace.com/static/66269...
Our investigation uncovers $126.87M in 1122 Program purchases - all with no standardized reporting or federal oversight.
Read the full report: static1.squarespace.com/static/66269...
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
NEW: A federal War on Drugs-era program is arming police with BearCats, surveillance tech, and armored vehicles.
Our investigation uncovers $126.87M in 1122 Program purchases - all with no standardized reporting or federal oversight.
Read the full report: static1.squarespace.com/static/66269...
Our investigation uncovers $126.87M in 1122 Program purchases - all with no standardized reporting or federal oversight.
Read the full report: static1.squarespace.com/static/66269...
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No to SNAP for struggling families. Yes to BearCats. Our co-founder Lillian Mauldin spoke to @theintercept.com’s Matt Sledge:
“When so many cities face homelessness [and] food insecurity, [...] how are police justifying hundreds of thousands in military gear?”
theintercept.com/2025/10/30/m...
“When so many cities face homelessness [and] food insecurity, [...] how are police justifying hundreds of thousands in military gear?”
theintercept.com/2025/10/30/m...
An Obscure Military Program Helps Local Cops Buy Armored Cars and Spyware. It Might Balloon Under Trump.
The 1122 program, as it’s known, presents a danger to protesters facing off against militarized cops, according to a new report.
theintercept.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
No to SNAP for struggling families. Yes to BearCats. Our co-founder Lillian Mauldin spoke to @theintercept.com’s Matt Sledge:
“When so many cities face homelessness [and] food insecurity, [...] how are police justifying hundreds of thousands in military gear?”
theintercept.com/2025/10/30/m...
“When so many cities face homelessness [and] food insecurity, [...] how are police justifying hundreds of thousands in military gear?”
theintercept.com/2025/10/30/m...
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Who’s responsible for Lough Neagh’s phosphorus pollution?
Agriculture (61%) leads, while wastewater & septics tanks adds 30%.
Read our full analysis here 👉 factcheckni.org/articles/lou...
#LoughNeagh #FactCheckNI #NIEnvironment
Agriculture (61%) leads, while wastewater & septics tanks adds 30%.
Read our full analysis here 👉 factcheckni.org/articles/lou...
#LoughNeagh #FactCheckNI #NIEnvironment
October 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Who’s responsible for Lough Neagh’s phosphorus pollution?
Agriculture (61%) leads, while wastewater & septics tanks adds 30%.
Read our full analysis here 👉 factcheckni.org/articles/lou...
#LoughNeagh #FactCheckNI #NIEnvironment
Agriculture (61%) leads, while wastewater & septics tanks adds 30%.
Read our full analysis here 👉 factcheckni.org/articles/lou...
#LoughNeagh #FactCheckNI #NIEnvironment
Portland's Inflatable Frog And The Power Of Laughtivism
open.substack.com/pub/resistan...
open.substack.com/pub/resistan...
Portland's Inflatable Frog And The Power Of Laughtivism
Humor is a powerful tool of nonviolent protest that can create lose-lose situations for authoritarians
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Portland's Inflatable Frog And The Power Of Laughtivism
open.substack.com/pub/resistan...
open.substack.com/pub/resistan...
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"State Terror: A brief guide for Americans"
Revisiting a piece I wrote in April 2025
"In the history of state terror, the escape from law into coercion takes three forms... the leader principle; the state of exception; and the zone of statelessness."
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
Revisiting a piece I wrote in April 2025
"In the history of state terror, the escape from law into coercion takes three forms... the leader principle; the state of exception; and the zone of statelessness."
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
State Terror
A brief guide for Americans
snyder.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"State Terror: A brief guide for Americans"
Revisiting a piece I wrote in April 2025
"In the history of state terror, the escape from law into coercion takes three forms... the leader principle; the state of exception; and the zone of statelessness."
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
Revisiting a piece I wrote in April 2025
"In the history of state terror, the escape from law into coercion takes three forms... the leader principle; the state of exception; and the zone of statelessness."
snyder.substack.com/p/state-terror
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The speeches by Trump and Hegseth were tantamount to incitement—a genuinely dangerous effort to suborn the military’s oath and condition them for using violence against their fellow Americans, Kori Schake argues.
Trump’s Speech to Generals Was Incitement to Violence Against Americans
Military leaders’ quiet professionalism offers hope amid a maelstrom.
foreignpolicy.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The speeches by Trump and Hegseth were tantamount to incitement—a genuinely dangerous effort to suborn the military’s oath and condition them for using violence against their fellow Americans, Kori Schake argues.
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Graham Platner: "Susan Collins has been in the Senate for almost 30 years... People know that she's a self-interested politician who has tried to play this charade for many years about how she tries to be a moderate... Everybody sees this for what it is."
August 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Graham Platner: "Susan Collins has been in the Senate for almost 30 years... People know that she's a self-interested politician who has tried to play this charade for many years about how she tries to be a moderate... Everybody sees this for what it is."
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Bellingcat still the best and most important resource for resistance and record of what’s happening
Bellingcat still the best and most important resource for resistance and record of what’s happening
"Monitoring US Immigration Raids" with Bellingcat, Evident and CalMatters | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
This week we were joined by Bellingcat researcher Kolina Koltai and our long-standing publishing partners Kevin Clancy, cofounder of Evident Media and Sergio Olmos, an investigator from CalMatters. T...
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July 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Bellingcat still the best and most important resource for resistance and record of what’s happening
Bellingcat still the best and most important resource for resistance and record of what’s happening