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Great story from @pennlive.com on the planned expansion of Little Scandinavia!
Pa. looking to expand ‘Little Scandinavia’ model prison project after signs of success
Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry said Monday that her department is planning to grow the program from the current unit at SCI-Chester to three more facilities.
www.pennlive.com
March 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Great story from @pennlive.com on the planned expansion of Little Scandinavia!
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Once again, Missouri's majority-white, conservative government is moving to strip authority from officials in St. Louis and, some say, to diminish Black influence over policing.
Important story from @jeremykohler.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/st-l...
Important story from @jeremykohler.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/st-l...
Missouri GOP’s Effort to Take Over St. Louis Police Hearkens Back to Civil War
City officials say the state’s plan to wrest back control of the police department is an attempt by white conservatives to weaken Black political influence. It’s part of a broader pattern of Missouri ...
www.propublica.org
February 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Once again, Missouri's majority-white, conservative government is moving to strip authority from officials in St. Louis and, some say, to diminish Black influence over policing.
Important story from @jeremykohler.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/st-l...
Important story from @jeremykohler.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/st-l...
This is what we have to do as I have said. If ICE is coming to your schools, then use our 2nd amendment rights to show up armed in force. Coward bullies will not show up to terrorize children if large numbers of armed citizens surround them we MUST RESIST. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Neo-Nazis targeted a majority-Black town. Locals launched an armed watch.
Residents of Lincoln Heights, Ohio, have organized armed guards after a neo-Nazi march and the spread of Ku Klux Klan leaflets rocked the Cincinnati suburb.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This is what we have to do as I have said. If ICE is coming to your schools, then use our 2nd amendment rights to show up armed in force. Coward bullies will not show up to terrorize children if large numbers of armed citizens surround them we MUST RESIST. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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"'When we saw that the police wasn’t helping us, every able-bodied man in the neighborhood, with or without a gun, has stood guard and has been standing guard ever since,' said Dominic Brewton Jr., who runs a maintenance and repair company in the town..."
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Neo-Nazis targeted a majority-Black town. Locals launched an armed watch.
Residents of Lincoln Heights, Ohio, have organized armed guards after a neo-Nazi march and the spread of Ku Klux Klan leaflets rocked the Cincinnati suburb.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"'When we saw that the police wasn’t helping us, every able-bodied man in the neighborhood, with or without a gun, has stood guard and has been standing guard ever since,' said Dominic Brewton Jr., who runs a maintenance and repair company in the town..."
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
HIRE SECURITY, YOU ARE PAID ENOUGH. If Trump is threatening you, impeach the bitch. It's time to wake up, he's just a man, and as vulnerable as any other man. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Republicans terrified of crossing Trump due to physical threats, Democrat says
Eric Swalwell says threats to them and their families are stopping GOP officials from criticizing president
www.theguardian.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
HIRE SECURITY, YOU ARE PAID ENOUGH. If Trump is threatening you, impeach the bitch. It's time to wake up, he's just a man, and as vulnerable as any other man. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Tonight, 217 Republicans voted to betray the needs of ordinary Americans by shoveling over $1 trillion in tax giveaways to the richest 1%.
Instead of working to lower costs, Republicans are charging full steam ahead to abandon their constituents and cut health care and nutrition programs.
Instead of working to lower costs, Republicans are charging full steam ahead to abandon their constituents and cut health care and nutrition programs.
February 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Tonight, 217 Republicans voted to betray the needs of ordinary Americans by shoveling over $1 trillion in tax giveaways to the richest 1%.
Instead of working to lower costs, Republicans are charging full steam ahead to abandon their constituents and cut health care and nutrition programs.
Instead of working to lower costs, Republicans are charging full steam ahead to abandon their constituents and cut health care and nutrition programs.
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Here we go. A little more good trouble.
This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
February 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Here we go. A little more good trouble.
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“Your voice is meaningless right now. ... I can talk over all of you” said the emcee at the GOP event as the woman objecting to Medicaid cuts was dragged out.
Chaos erupts at Idaho legislative town hall, woman pulled from seat and dragged out
The woman refused to leave the meeting after speaking out against the possible repeal of Medicaid expansion and other bills working their way through the Idaho Legislature.
www.idahostatesman.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Your voice is meaningless right now. ... I can talk over all of you” said the emcee at the GOP event as the woman objecting to Medicaid cuts was dragged out.
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This is thuggish behavior with no place in an open society.
Chaos erupts at Idaho legislative town hall, woman pulled from seat and dragged out
The woman refused to leave the meeting after speaking out against the possible repeal of Medicaid expansion and other bills working their way through the Idaho Legislature.
www.idahostatesman.com
February 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This is thuggish behavior with no place in an open society.
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Who is ready to bring it?
February 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, ProPublica’s analysis shows.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
February 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Dozens more pregnant and postpartum women have died in Texas hospitals since the state banned abortion, ProPublica’s analysis shows.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
As the maternal mortality rate dropped nationally, it rose in Texas by 33%.
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
www.commondreams.org
February 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
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“A video shared by Tarrio on social media on Saturday showed him following the officers, Michael Fanone, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, through … a Washington hotel that was hosting the Principles First summit, a conference where one of the officers received a ‘profile in courage’ award.”
Enrique Tarrio follows and insults officers who defended US Capitol on January 6
Ex-leader of far-right Proud Boys trails group through lobby of Washington hotel, engaging officer Michael Fanone
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“A video shared by Tarrio on social media on Saturday showed him following the officers, Michael Fanone, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, through … a Washington hotel that was hosting the Principles First summit, a conference where one of the officers received a ‘profile in courage’ award.”
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Please repost widely, attend, and #resist
For immigrants and their allies, four organizations have teamed up to provide key strategies for self-defense and rapid response to ICE raids.
Workshop to be held virtually Tuesday, February 25 at 4pm Pacific and 7pm Eastern.
For immigrants and their allies, four organizations have teamed up to provide key strategies for self-defense and rapid response to ICE raids.
Workshop to be held virtually Tuesday, February 25 at 4pm Pacific and 7pm Eastern.
February 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Please repost widely, attend, and #resist
For immigrants and their allies, four organizations have teamed up to provide key strategies for self-defense and rapid response to ICE raids.
Workshop to be held virtually Tuesday, February 25 at 4pm Pacific and 7pm Eastern.
For immigrants and their allies, four organizations have teamed up to provide key strategies for self-defense and rapid response to ICE raids.
Workshop to be held virtually Tuesday, February 25 at 4pm Pacific and 7pm Eastern.
A Cut to Medicaid is a Cut to the Population
REPUBLICANS ARE VOTING TO MURDER UP TO 72 MILLION AMERICANS!
REPUBLICANS ARE VOTING TO MURDER UP TO 72 MILLION AMERICANS!
February 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A Cut to Medicaid is a Cut to the Population
REPUBLICANS ARE VOTING TO MURDER UP TO 72 MILLION AMERICANS!
REPUBLICANS ARE VOTING TO MURDER UP TO 72 MILLION AMERICANS!
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📢 ATTENTION EVERYONE 📢
Trump and the republicans are planning deep cuts to medicaid. Medicaid provides healthcare for millions of Americans including children, pregnant people, people with disabilities, and nursing home residents.
☎️ Call your representatives now!
5calls.org/issue/protec...
Trump and the republicans are planning deep cuts to medicaid. Medicaid provides healthcare for millions of Americans including children, pregnant people, people with disabilities, and nursing home residents.
☎️ Call your representatives now!
5calls.org/issue/protec...
Protect Medicaid Funding ⭑ 5 Calls
Medicaid is a health insurance program serving 72 million low-income and disabled Americans that is jointly funded and administered by …
5calls.org
February 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
📢 ATTENTION EVERYONE 📢
Trump and the republicans are planning deep cuts to medicaid. Medicaid provides healthcare for millions of Americans including children, pregnant people, people with disabilities, and nursing home residents.
☎️ Call your representatives now!
5calls.org/issue/protec...
Trump and the republicans are planning deep cuts to medicaid. Medicaid provides healthcare for millions of Americans including children, pregnant people, people with disabilities, and nursing home residents.
☎️ Call your representatives now!
5calls.org/issue/protec...
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A really important email from my friend Senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social . As he says "this is a 5 alarm fire."
America is under attack right now.
America is under attack right now.
February 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A really important email from my friend Senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social . As he says "this is a 5 alarm fire."
America is under attack right now.
America is under attack right now.
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Good morning! 🌇☕️📱
We are caffeinated and ready to fight! We will touch on a number of issues today but before you do anything else, call or visit your members of Congress and demand Medicaid be left alone and absolutely no work req!
(202) 224-3121
We are caffeinated and ready to fight! We will touch on a number of issues today but before you do anything else, call or visit your members of Congress and demand Medicaid be left alone and absolutely no work req!
(202) 224-3121
🗣️ @aoc.bsky.social out fighting for the people & federal workers: “Every day our job is to wake up and say ‘what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸
February 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Good morning! 🌇☕️📱
We are caffeinated and ready to fight! We will touch on a number of issues today but before you do anything else, call or visit your members of Congress and demand Medicaid be left alone and absolutely no work req!
(202) 224-3121
We are caffeinated and ready to fight! We will touch on a number of issues today but before you do anything else, call or visit your members of Congress and demand Medicaid be left alone and absolutely no work req!
(202) 224-3121
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February 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
We need to call Congress and demand they immediately impeach trump eliminate DOGE and seize Musk's entire financial assets and Technology with a court injunction along with Musk's arrest.
February 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We need to call Congress and demand they immediately impeach trump eliminate DOGE and seize Musk's entire financial assets and Technology with a court injunction along with Musk's arrest.
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I repeat, if you or a loved one was recently fired from the federal government during your probationary period, and the reason you were given was poor performance,
please reach out to us at www.centerforemploymentjustice.com.
We have a plan and may be able to help you.
please reach out to us at www.centerforemploymentjustice.com.
We have a plan and may be able to help you.
CEJ- Advocates in the Workplace
The balance of power in the workplace has long favored employers, making justice an uphill battle for employees facing unfair treatment. Legal costs, complex regulations, and employer tactics often deter workers from asserting their rights. The Center for Employment Justice (CEJ) was founded to change this—empowering employees through fearless advocacy and strategic legal action. Justice is more than settlements; it’s about vindicating rights, protecting dignity, and driving systemic change. With deep expertise in employment law, we counter employer roadblocks and ensure financial barriers don’t stand in the way. Every employee who fights back strengthens protections for all, and at CEJ, we relentlessly pursue fair outcomes, change lives, and reshape workplace law.
www.centerforemploymentjustice.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I repeat, if you or a loved one was recently fired from the federal government during your probationary period, and the reason you were given was poor performance,
please reach out to us at www.centerforemploymentjustice.com.
We have a plan and may be able to help you.
please reach out to us at www.centerforemploymentjustice.com.
We have a plan and may be able to help you.
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Now also available www.bylinesupplement.com/p/breaking-c...
BREAKING CROSSPOST: Donald Trump Was Recruited by the KGB Under Codename ‘Krasnov’ Claims Former Soviet Spy Chief
Byline Times has crashed due to a DDOS attack and the original story blocked: a former senior KGB chief claims Trump was recruited by them in 1987 due to his role as a prominent US businessman
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February 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
February 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court GRANTS sweeping nationwide injunction against Trump DEI executive orders finding that they violate First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution. A huge victory for @democracyforward.org and its clients. A stinging loss for Trump.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for details.