Helena von Rueden
@helenavr.bsky.social
Music Professor. Community-building through group singing is my work passion. My kids, husband (and dogs) are my life passion. And my plants. All my plants. Also coffee.
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According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
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It’s time to speak up for democracy. And Rep Jason Crow is with us. Who else?
Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:
Transcript: Congressman Crow's Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country
WASHINGTON — A transcript of Congressman Jason Crow's (D-CO-06) full speech from the House floor.
crow.house.gov
September 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
It’s time to speak up for democracy. And Rep Jason Crow is with us. Who else?
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Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
September 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
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People inside the Beltway have been buzzing about this for a day and a half. I heard about it, and I’m in Paris.
The rumors I heard yesterday are to the effect that the Journal has a copy of a birthday card or note written by Trump to Epstein, and it says …
The rumors I heard yesterday are to the effect that the Journal has a copy of a birthday card or note written by Trump to Epstein, and it says …
Scoop: The Wall Street Journal is working on a story highlighting Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein—but is said to be facing pressure from the White House, with Trump himself calling Editor-In-Chief Emma Tucker to object.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/wall-stree...
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/wall-stree...
Trump's WSJ Epstein Fury
The Wall Street Journal is said to be working on a story highlighting Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting protest from the White House.
www.status.news
July 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
People inside the Beltway have been buzzing about this for a day and a half. I heard about it, and I’m in Paris.
The rumors I heard yesterday are to the effect that the Journal has a copy of a birthday card or note written by Trump to Epstein, and it says …
The rumors I heard yesterday are to the effect that the Journal has a copy of a birthday card or note written by Trump to Epstein, and it says …
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250 people detained in the Florida Everglades have no criminal convictions or pending charges.
Exclusive: Hundreds at Alligator Alcatraz have no criminal charges, Miami Herald learns
Descriptions of the Everglades detention center as a place for violent criminals tell only part of the story.
www.miamiherald.com
July 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
250 people detained in the Florida Everglades have no criminal convictions or pending charges.
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Trump has no constitutional authority to take us to war with Iran without authorization from Congress, and Congress has not authorized it.
June 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Trump has no constitutional authority to take us to war with Iran without authorization from Congress, and Congress has not authorized it.
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The President’s decision to bomb Iran without the authorization of Congress is reckless, unconstitutional, and puts countless lives at risk—including U.S. troops in the region.
No President has the authority to launch a military attack against any country without Congressional authorization. (1/2)
No President has the authority to launch a military attack against any country without Congressional authorization. (1/2)
June 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The President’s decision to bomb Iran without the authorization of Congress is reckless, unconstitutional, and puts countless lives at risk—including U.S. troops in the region.
No President has the authority to launch a military attack against any country without Congressional authorization. (1/2)
No President has the authority to launch a military attack against any country without Congressional authorization. (1/2)
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'This is not Constitutional': GOP congressman stands up to Trump on Iran strike
www.rawstory.com/trump-massie...
www.rawstory.com/trump-massie...
'This is not Constitutional': GOP congressman stands up to Trump on Iran strike
U.S. Rep Thomas Massie (R-KY) declared Saturday evening that his party's leader, the president of the United States, made an unconstitutional move.Trump over the weekend announced his administration h...
www.rawstory.com
June 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
'This is not Constitutional': GOP congressman stands up to Trump on Iran strike
www.rawstory.com/trump-massie...
www.rawstory.com/trump-massie...
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Orange felon: No New Wars
Also Orange felon: I just bombed Iran and entered the US into war without any Congressional approval.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this.
Also Orange felon: I just bombed Iran and entered the US into war without any Congressional approval.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this.
June 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Orange felon: No New Wars
Also Orange felon: I just bombed Iran and entered the US into war without any Congressional approval.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this.
Also Orange felon: I just bombed Iran and entered the US into war without any Congressional approval.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this.
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BREAKING: Congresswoman AOC says Trump should be impeached due to his strikes on Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
BREAKING: Congresswoman AOC says Trump should be impeached due to his strikes on Iran.
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Per CNN’s @mkraju.bsky.social: Top Dems on House and Senate Intel Committees were not briefed on Iran attack
June 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Per CNN’s @mkraju.bsky.social: Top Dems on House and Senate Intel Committees were not briefed on Iran attack
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The United States should not wage war against Iran.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
June 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The United States should not wage war against Iran.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
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My statement on Donald Trump’s unilateral military action in Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
My statement on Donald Trump’s unilateral military action in Iran.
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"So what made Trump recklessly decide to rush and bomb today? Horrible judgment. I will push for all Senators to vote on whether they are for this third idiotic Middle East war." - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2025/06/virg...
June 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"So what made Trump recklessly decide to rush and bomb today? Horrible judgment. I will push for all Senators to vote on whether they are for this third idiotic Middle East war." - Sen. Tim Kaine bluevirginia.us/2025/06/virg...
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So I guess when Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours what he meant was he would make every war even worse as soon as he got a chance
June 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
So I guess when Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours what he meant was he would make every war even worse as soon as he got a chance
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New Texas law requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms
New Texas law requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms
Governor Greg Abott signs bill into law but challenge expected from critics who consider it unconstitutional
Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.
The bill, which was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, is expected to draw a legal challenge from critics who consider it an unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
New Texas law requires Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms
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Donald Trump bombed Tehran, started a war with Iran.
June 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Donald Trump bombed Tehran, started a war with Iran.