CrystalD
@gardeningisprotest.bsky.social
Saving my sanity one garden, plant, novel, and hike at a time.
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“Please stay calm as we steal the election”.
February 6, 2026 at 7:53 PM
“Please stay calm as we steal the election”.
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This is how democracy ends.
February 4, 2026 at 4:49 AM
This is how democracy ends.
Imagine if we had to follow the Constitution, seriously? Why wasn’t this a problem when Biden or Obama were president? I can’t believe these fools are out in the open, publicly advocating to avoid abiding by the Constitution because it’s inconvenient.
Mike Johnson speaks out against the use of judicial warrants in immigration cases:
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Imagine if we had to follow the Constitution, seriously? Why wasn’t this a problem when Biden or Obama were president? I can’t believe these fools are out in the open, publicly advocating to avoid abiding by the Constitution because it’s inconvenient.
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This is what Nicolás Maduro did in Venezuela. Nationalize voting, then clamp down on journalists and appoint only partisan judges. Becoming a dictator one step at a time. 🗽
February 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
This is what Nicolás Maduro did in Venezuela. Nationalize voting, then clamp down on journalists and appoint only partisan judges. Becoming a dictator one step at a time. 🗽
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Its destruction came as Israel said it will ban Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, from operating in Gaza, after the charity refused to provide Israeli authorities a list of its Palestinian staff. MSF currently provides at least 20% of hospital beds in Gaza.
February 4, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Its destruction came as Israel said it will ban Doctors Without Borders, or MSF, from operating in Gaza, after the charity refused to provide Israeli authorities a list of its Palestinian staff. MSF currently provides at least 20% of hospital beds in Gaza.
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This needs to come to the states 🤣
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
'Monster's Paradise,' lampooning US President Donald Trump, has world premiere at Hamburg Opera
Tobias Kratzer unveils his world premiere production of “Monster's Paradise,” a satirical opera lampooning U.S. President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
This needs to come to the states 🤣
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ICE is running a “conveyor belt” of illegally detained Minnesota families.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
‘ICE conveyor belt’ illegally detaining, moving Minnesota children to Texas faster than courts can respond
ICE is pulling Minnesota immigrant families with legal status out of their driveways, homes and school commutes and send
www.mprnews.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
ICE is running a “conveyor belt” of illegally detained Minnesota families.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
Agents are arresting entire families with legal status and immediately shipping them off to Texas to deny them legal representation and avoid the federal courts in Minnesota.
The cruelty is endless.
I’ve decided that as soon as my adult children graduate from college and move out of my house I will be showing up at their door unannounced, trashing their bathrooms, and stealing their dishes. It isn’t nearly enough retribution, but should be fun!
February 3, 2026 at 12:21 AM
I’ve decided that as soon as my adult children graduate from college and move out of my house I will be showing up at their door unannounced, trashing their bathrooms, and stealing their dishes. It isn’t nearly enough retribution, but should be fun!
But republicans are still hell bent on providing $50 million to private school vouchers. Make it make sense.
After they were originally protected from new state budget cuts, leaders of Idaho’s public school system and Medicaid program are being asked by state legislators to submit plans to cut their budgets by up to 2%, a new state budget memo shows. #idleg #idpol
Idaho public schools, Medicaid program now told to plan for new state budget cuts • Idaho Capital Sun
A 2% budget cut would represent a $55 million cut for Idaho's K-12 public school system, and a $19.9 million cut for Medicaid.
idahocapitalsun.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
But republicans are still hell bent on providing $50 million to private school vouchers. Make it make sense.
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These are the Trump files, aren’t they. It’s looking more and more like Epstein was the junior partner.
February 1, 2026 at 1:05 PM
These are the Trump files, aren’t they. It’s looking more and more like Epstein was the junior partner.
More consequences over seas. Still waiting for them in the US. Sadly, I won’t be holding my breath.
www.reuters.com/world/uk/for...
www.reuters.com/world/uk/for...
PM calls for ex-envoy Mandelson to leave UK's House of Lords over Epstein links
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Monday for Britain's former ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, to be removed from parliament's upper chamber after new reports emerged of his ties with the ...
www.reuters.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM
More consequences over seas. Still waiting for them in the US. Sadly, I won’t be holding my breath.
www.reuters.com/world/uk/for...
www.reuters.com/world/uk/for...
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The more I read, the more convinced I am that 47 is the head of all this, not Epstien.
January 31, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The more I read, the more convinced I am that 47 is the head of all this, not Epstien.
If he did nothing wrong as he claims, testifying before Congress should be no problem, especially if he has any desire to see justice for the victims.
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks...
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UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should testify before a U.S. congressional committee, following new revelations about Andrew's links to the late fina...
www.reuters.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
If he did nothing wrong as he claims, testifying before Congress should be no problem, especially if he has any desire to see justice for the victims.
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks...
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks...
Why is it that there are immediate consequences for these pedophiles in other countries but they can continue with business as usual in the US?
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
apnews.com/article/epst...
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
apnews.com/article/epst...
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
Newly released files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to cooperate with authorities.
apnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Why is it that there are immediate consequences for these pedophiles in other countries but they can continue with business as usual in the US?
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
apnews.com/article/epst...
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate
apnews.com/article/epst...
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Boise! Nampa! Caldwell!
January 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Boise! Nampa! Caldwell!
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Thank you to everyone for making calls. The Senate voted 55–45 to block the spending package.
January 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Thank you to everyone for making calls. The Senate voted 55–45 to block the spending package.
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Ilhan Omar: “In the 4 years when Biden was president, my death threats went to almost zero — now they are back up — so there is a clear correlation between his presidency & the political violence that we see & the political danger that a lot of members of Congress & electeds feel across the country”
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Ilhan Omar: “In the 4 years when Biden was president, my death threats went to almost zero — now they are back up — so there is a clear correlation between his presidency & the political violence that we see & the political danger that a lot of members of Congress & electeds feel across the country”
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So...... this seems real bad.
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
FBI executing sealed search warrant at Fulton County election facility
Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.
www.fox5atlanta.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:22 PM
So...... this seems real bad.
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
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🚨BREAKING: Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office Wednesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Five alarm fire for democracy’: Dems, voting advocates voice outrage at FBI raid of Georgia elections office
Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office.
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM
🚨BREAKING: Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office Wednesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Maher Tarabishi was detained in October during a scheduled check-in at an ICE facility.
He was the primary caretaker of his son, who died last week.
The family is seeking Maher's release so he can attend his son's funeral.
ICE reportedly denied the request.
Unimaginable cruelty.
He was the primary caretaker of his son, who died last week.
The family is seeking Maher's release so he can attend his son's funeral.
ICE reportedly denied the request.
Unimaginable cruelty.
ICE Denies Detainee's Request to Attend His Son's Funeral, Attorney Says
Maher Tarabishi was the primary caretaker of his son, Wael Tarabishi, 30, who died on Friday, Jan. 23, from complication
people.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Maher Tarabishi was detained in October during a scheduled check-in at an ICE facility.
He was the primary caretaker of his son, who died last week.
The family is seeking Maher's release so he can attend his son's funeral.
ICE reportedly denied the request.
Unimaginable cruelty.
He was the primary caretaker of his son, who died last week.
The family is seeking Maher's release so he can attend his son's funeral.
ICE reportedly denied the request.
Unimaginable cruelty.
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As we resist Trump’s tyranny, America gains solidarity.
As we gain solidarity, we feel more courageous.
As we feel courageous and stand up to Trump, we weaken him and his regime.
As we weaken Trump and his regime, we have less to fear.
As we gain solidarity, we feel more courageous.
As we feel courageous and stand up to Trump, we weaken him and his regime.
As we weaken Trump and his regime, we have less to fear.
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
As we resist Trump’s tyranny, America gains solidarity.
As we gain solidarity, we feel more courageous.
As we feel courageous and stand up to Trump, we weaken him and his regime.
As we weaken Trump and his regime, we have less to fear.
As we gain solidarity, we feel more courageous.
As we feel courageous and stand up to Trump, we weaken him and his regime.
As we weaken Trump and his regime, we have less to fear.
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An agreement to agree to do a later vote is NOT an enforceable contract so what in the actual hell are Americans getting out of this deal??
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
An agreement to agree to do a later vote is NOT an enforceable contract so what in the actual hell are Americans getting out of this deal??
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
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Hey @nytimes.com, did you change your headline, and change "Islamophobic attacks" on Mamdani to just "attacks," because Elise Stefanik and the GOP bullied you into it? Really? Why are they no longer Islamophobic attacks, as your headline originally and correctly stated?
October 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Hey @nytimes.com, did you change your headline, and change "Islamophobic attacks" on Mamdani to just "attacks," because Elise Stefanik and the GOP bullied you into it? Really? Why are they no longer Islamophobic attacks, as your headline originally and correctly stated?