Stephanie
@even-so.bsky.social
lifelong learner, hiker, paddler, coffee lover
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ICE, America's first interior police, are not being built up, at the cost of billions, just to monitor immigration
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
Border Patrol Agents Show Up in Force at Newsom Rally
www.nytimes.com
August 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
ICE, America's first interior police, are not being built up, at the cost of billions, just to monitor immigration
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
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These numbers for ice are insane
If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
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June 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
These numbers for ice are insane
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Phang: If you were scrolling on social media and saw a dog locked up in the middle of the Everglades—in the sun, in the heat, in the humidity—the outrage would be wild, wouldn’t it?
But then—we’re okay with human beings being treated like that?
But then—we’re okay with human beings being treated like that?
June 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Phang: If you were scrolling on social media and saw a dog locked up in the middle of the Everglades—in the sun, in the heat, in the humidity—the outrage would be wild, wouldn’t it?
But then—we’re okay with human beings being treated like that?
But then—we’re okay with human beings being treated like that?
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Just saw this Zoom call for Monday night. I think it will be an amazing opportunity to listen to Mallory McMorrow.
@charlevoixdems.bsky.social @leelanaudemocrats.bsky.social @nomiindivisible.org @mitchtreadwell.bsky.social Perhaps you can let your peeps know? 😊
@charlevoixdems.bsky.social @leelanaudemocrats.bsky.social @nomiindivisible.org @mitchtreadwell.bsky.social Perhaps you can let your peeps know? 😊
Michigan Legislators Explain How Laws Are Made · Indivisible
If you have you ever wondered how the Michigan Legislature really works, then join Michigan State Representative Phil Skaggs and State Senator Mallory McMorrow for a virtual workshop on Monday, April ...
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April 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Just saw this Zoom call for Monday night. I think it will be an amazing opportunity to listen to Mallory McMorrow.
@charlevoixdems.bsky.social @leelanaudemocrats.bsky.social @nomiindivisible.org @mitchtreadwell.bsky.social Perhaps you can let your peeps know? 😊
@charlevoixdems.bsky.social @leelanaudemocrats.bsky.social @nomiindivisible.org @mitchtreadwell.bsky.social Perhaps you can let your peeps know? 😊
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our country is run by immature, vicious bullies
April 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
our country is run by immature, vicious bullies
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🏆 @rollingstone.com wins the Headline of the Day Award
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
April 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🏆 @rollingstone.com wins the Headline of the Day Award
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Thomas Jefferson was born this day on the East Coast, April 13, in 1743.
“The people ... are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” –TJ, 1787
“The people ... are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” –TJ, 1787
I can't say it enough: these are the kinds of things that motivated our Founders to declare the nation's independence.
April 13, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Thomas Jefferson was born this day on the East Coast, April 13, in 1743.
“The people ... are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” –TJ, 1787
“The people ... are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” –TJ, 1787
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They are arresting people on the streets, terminating their visas, and disappearing them for writing things they disagree with. This is where we are. Two months in. Right now. If you think they won’t begin coming after citizens soon, you are mistaken.
March 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
They are arresting people on the streets, terminating their visas, and disappearing them for writing things they disagree with. This is where we are. Two months in. Right now. If you think they won’t begin coming after citizens soon, you are mistaken.
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"The use of prisoners for propaganda purposes is as old as war itself. ISIS made extensive use... The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese...This is what evil, illiberal regimes do."
Now that's us.
Must-read @JVLast
thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
Now that's us.
Must-read @JVLast
thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
This Is the Land of Wolves Now
Masked agents snatching people off the street. Government officials using caged prisoners for propaganda videos. We are the villains.
thebulwark.com
March 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"The use of prisoners for propaganda purposes is as old as war itself. ISIS made extensive use... The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese...This is what evil, illiberal regimes do."
Now that's us.
Must-read @JVLast
thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
Now that's us.
Must-read @JVLast
thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
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Moments ago, Donald Trump signed a massive voter suppression executive order. This will not stand. We will sue.
March 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Moments ago, Donald Trump signed a massive voter suppression executive order. This will not stand. We will sue.
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Roll Call: The WH has taken down a public spending "apportionments" database showing when/where $ goes after Congress appropriates it. A 2022 law - a reform stemming from Trump's withholding military assistance from Ukraine - requires making the data public. rollcall.com/2025/03/24/w...
White House scraps public spending database - Roll Call
The White House budget office has taken down a website where approvals of funding provided in appropriations laws are required to be posted.
rollcall.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Roll Call: The WH has taken down a public spending "apportionments" database showing when/where $ goes after Congress appropriates it. A 2022 law - a reform stemming from Trump's withholding military assistance from Ukraine - requires making the data public. rollcall.com/2025/03/24/w...
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this stuff is happening across the country and even more intensively downstream of the veterans admin but it's happening in so many places at once and without any public notification that it's still only barely emerging in the news
A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.
March 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
this stuff is happening across the country and even more intensively downstream of the veterans admin but it's happening in so many places at once and without any public notification that it's still only barely emerging in the news
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Michiganders: what are you doing next Saturday afternoon? SAVE Act protest at the Capitol 3/22 with @indivisible.org @indivisiblemi7.bsky.social
Uncle Sam Wants YOU To Stop The Save Act · Mobilize
This a local Indivisible event!**📢 Uncle Sam Wants YOU to Say NO to the SAVE Act!**
Join the **Great Lakes Democracy Alliance (GLDA)** in the fight to protect voting rights! The SAVE Act threatens ...
www.mobilize.us
March 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Michiganders: what are you doing next Saturday afternoon? SAVE Act protest at the Capitol 3/22 with @indivisible.org @indivisiblemi7.bsky.social
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This...good.
March 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This...good.
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Trump's Himmler:
D.C. U.S. attorney targets Ukraine whistleblower Rep. Vindman www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C. U.S. attorney targets Ukraine whistleblower Rep. Vindman www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C. U.S. attorney targets Ukraine whistleblower Rep. Vindman
Interim D.C. U.S. attorney Ed Martin demanded that Rep. Eugene Vindman provide information about a business founded by him and his brother to help arm Ukraine to fight Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Trump's Himmler:
D.C. U.S. attorney targets Ukraine whistleblower Rep. Vindman www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
D.C. U.S. attorney targets Ukraine whistleblower Rep. Vindman www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Trump freezes $1 billion in food aid given to local schools and food banks to help low-income families
The Trump administration said it had determined this funding ‘no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
The Trump administration said it had determined this funding ‘no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Trump freezes $1 billion in food aid given to local schools and food banks
The Trump administration reportedly said it had determined this funding ‘no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate’
www.independent.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Trump freezes $1 billion in food aid given to local schools and food banks to help low-income families
The Trump administration said it had determined this funding ‘no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
The Trump administration said it had determined this funding ‘no longer effectuates agency priorities and that termination of the award is appropriate.’
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Journalists who frame what's happening in Washington as Republicans vs. Democrats instead of fascism vs. democracy are missing the most important story of their lives.
March 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Journalists who frame what's happening in Washington as Republicans vs. Democrats instead of fascism vs. democracy are missing the most important story of their lives.
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The accuracy of the political cartoons recently is incredibly painful.
March 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The accuracy of the political cartoons recently is incredibly painful.
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I'm enjoying the #BlueSkyArtShow on the theme of #Spring are you ?
Rapeseed or Canola if you prefer, Near Hertford in Hertfordshire, UK. April 2006.
Any similarities between the colours of this image and the Ukrainian flag are entirely deliberate.
#Landscape #Photography #EastCoastKin
Rapeseed or Canola if you prefer, Near Hertford in Hertfordshire, UK. April 2006.
Any similarities between the colours of this image and the Ukrainian flag are entirely deliberate.
#Landscape #Photography #EastCoastKin
March 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I'm enjoying the #BlueSkyArtShow on the theme of #Spring are you ?
Rapeseed or Canola if you prefer, Near Hertford in Hertfordshire, UK. April 2006.
Any similarities between the colours of this image and the Ukrainian flag are entirely deliberate.
#Landscape #Photography #EastCoastKin
Rapeseed or Canola if you prefer, Near Hertford in Hertfordshire, UK. April 2006.
Any similarities between the colours of this image and the Ukrainian flag are entirely deliberate.
#Landscape #Photography #EastCoastKin
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Today, in a meeting at the White House, the only person actually defending American interests was Zelenskyy.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
February 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Today, in a meeting at the White House, the only person actually defending American interests was Zelenskyy.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
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“A person familiar with the matter… said analysts were verbally informed that they were not to follow or report on Russian threats, even though this had previously been a main focus for the agency.
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””
Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“A person familiar with the matter… said analysts were verbally informed that they were not to follow or report on Russian threats, even though this had previously been a main focus for the agency.
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””
“The person said work that was being done on something “Russia-related” was in effect “nixed””