@justnikki52.bsky.social
Mother. Educator. Warrior.
"Find a way, to get in the way. Make good trouble." - John Lewis
"Find a way, to get in the way. Make good trouble." - John Lewis
THIS.
We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.
June 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
THIS.
Repeating history, but worse. It's the nightmare that never ends.
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Repeating history, but worse. It's the nightmare that never ends.
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🧵IR scholars, let's start a thread of what we know that's relevant for a US attack on Iran. Won't change any minds, but might help us teach this crisis and learn new angles. Please add (incl. your own work!), forgive/correct omissions. Nobody can cover everything and it's great to find new work. 1/?
June 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🧵IR scholars, let's start a thread of what we know that's relevant for a US attack on Iran. Won't change any minds, but might help us teach this crisis and learn new angles. Please add (incl. your own work!), forgive/correct omissions. Nobody can cover everything and it's great to find new work. 1/?
Struggling to find the words this morning. As someone who lost multiple loved ones in the last ill-conceived US war in the Middle East, I've dedicated my entire professional life to preventing this from happening again. And failed, because here we are, again, and likely worse.
President Trump left early from the G7 summit and said he was working on something "much bigger" than a cease-fire between Israel and Iran. Israel said it had killed another senior Iranian general as the conflict entered its fifth day. Follow the latest updates. https://trib.al/ziO4f7I
June 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Struggling to find the words this morning. As someone who lost multiple loved ones in the last ill-conceived US war in the Middle East, I've dedicated my entire professional life to preventing this from happening again. And failed, because here we are, again, and likely worse.
Yesterday was great, but the fight remains long and challenging. So, let's keep the momentum - and the ACTION - going!
We need to ensure that the incredible organizing and inspiring courage of yesterday’s #NoKings protests continue to spread. On tomorrow’s mass call, we’ll discuss how we do that with concrete action steps to overcome authoritarianism. Please join us: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
June 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Yesterday was great, but the fight remains long and challenging. So, let's keep the momentum - and the ACTION - going!
A little rain won't stop the resistance! I'll be at the Asbury Park No Kings event today, and hope that everyone who is able gets out there and participates today!
June 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A little rain won't stop the resistance! I'll be at the Asbury Park No Kings event today, and hope that everyone who is able gets out there and participates today!
The speed with which this country is deteriorating into a full-blown authoritarian nightmare, while so many sit not just idly by, but celebrate the descent, is devastating.
California Sen. Alex Padilla was just forcibly removed from a DHS press conference and handcuffed.
"I am Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary."
Video from @Elex_Michaelson on X via Padilla's staff.
"I am Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary."
Video from @Elex_Michaelson on X via Padilla's staff.
June 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The speed with which this country is deteriorating into a full-blown authoritarian nightmare, while so many sit not just idly by, but celebrate the descent, is devastating.
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When Roe was overturned and women bled out in ERs, we heard “states’ rights. When guns became the #1 killer of kids, still “states’ rights.” But one protest against injustice? Suddenly there’s federal boots on the ground. They don’t panic when people die, only when they speak.
June 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
When Roe was overturned and women bled out in ERs, we heard “states’ rights. When guns became the #1 killer of kids, still “states’ rights.” But one protest against injustice? Suddenly there’s federal boots on the ground. They don’t panic when people die, only when they speak.
It's primary election day, NJ! There's a full slate of gubernatorial candidates to choose from (some far better than others). Still undecided? This explainer of where the candidates stand on some key issues may help: www.politico.com/interactives...
The Murphy Meter: Where NJ's governor candidates could change policy positions
www.politico.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It's primary election day, NJ! There's a full slate of gubernatorial candidates to choose from (some far better than others). Still undecided? This explainer of where the candidates stand on some key issues may help: www.politico.com/interactives...
Active duty military being deployed against the people. This should not be normal; the should not be acceptable. And yet, here we are. We're not approaching fascism; we're fully there, and have been for quite a while.
abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...
abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...
LA immigration protests live updates: 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles
Los Angeles immigration protests live updates
abcnews.go.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Active duty military being deployed against the people. This should not be normal; the should not be acceptable. And yet, here we are. We're not approaching fascism; we're fully there, and have been for quite a while.
abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...
abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...
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And there you have it. ICE didn't target migrant workers in Kristi Noem's farms or Sarah Huckabee Sanders' meatpacking plants because they wanted to create a riot in LA as a pretext to declaring martial law. They don't care about undocumented migrants, they only care about controlling US citizens.
June 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
And there you have it. ICE didn't target migrant workers in Kristi Noem's farms or Sarah Huckabee Sanders' meatpacking plants because they wanted to create a riot in LA as a pretext to declaring martial law. They don't care about undocumented migrants, they only care about controlling US citizens.
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10:30 - 12:30 in Newark
Defend Representative LaMonica McIver
Outside the US Attorney General District of NJ's office
Defend Representative LaMonica McIver
Outside the US Attorney General District of NJ's office
Protest outside Alina Habba's Office in Newark · SOMA Action
Stand up to ICE and defend the Constitution by protesting the lawlessness of the Trump administration's inhumane and illegal deportation and detention policies. We're gathering outside of Newark offic...
www.mobilize.us
May 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
10:30 - 12:30 in Newark
Defend Representative LaMonica McIver
Outside the US Attorney General District of NJ's office
Defend Representative LaMonica McIver
Outside the US Attorney General District of NJ's office
🧡💙🧡💙
Breaking News from @theathletic.bsky.social: The Knicks defeated the Celtics to advance to their first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years. www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
May 17, 2025 at 3:06 AM
🧡💙🧡💙
Absolutely disgusting. They find new lows on a seemingly daily basis; there truly is no bottom.
thehill.com/policy/natio...
thehill.com/policy/natio...
DHS mulls reality show for immigrants seeking US citizenship
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed it is in the early stages of vetting a potential reality show that would have immigrants competing for a fast-track to citizenship. As first repo…
thehill.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Absolutely disgusting. They find new lows on a seemingly daily basis; there truly is no bottom.
thehill.com/policy/natio...
thehill.com/policy/natio...
Jersey's own, proving why the arts and artists have been and always will be crucial to the resistance. Thank you, Bruce!
Tonight, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour. Bruce launched this run of shows with three statements about the situation in the United States, with comments preceding his songs Land of Hope and Dreams, House of a Thousand Guitars and My City of Ruins.
Land of Hope and Dreams
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
May 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Jersey's own, proving why the arts and artists have been and always will be crucial to the resistance. Thank you, Bruce!
Let's crash those phone lines! The big bullshit bill may pass, but the very least we can do is fight it every step of the way!
We need to get every Republican on the record and hold them accountable. If you have a GOP representative, ask them if they’re going to screw over their constituents by voting to defund Medicaid and SNAP in order to make billionaires richer.
CALL NOW: Tell your Republican Representative You Don’t Want To Pay The Price For Their Billionaire Tax Breaks
indivisible.org
May 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Let's crash those phone lines! The big bullshit bill may pass, but the very least we can do is fight it every step of the way!
While the media is distracted by the deal to "pause" the manufactured trade crisis with China, the GOP is gutting healthcare access for the most vulnerable to fund tax breaks for billionaires. Exactly as expected, and exactly the WRONG path.
BREAKING:
House Energy and Commerce releases legislative languge for markup of budget bill. Outlining cuts to Medicaid, ACA programs and other health programs.
Summary here: docs.house.gov/meetings/IF/...
House Energy and Commerce releases legislative languge for markup of budget bill. Outlining cuts to Medicaid, ACA programs and other health programs.
Summary here: docs.house.gov/meetings/IF/...
May 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
While the media is distracted by the deal to "pause" the manufactured trade crisis with China, the GOP is gutting healthcare access for the most vulnerable to fund tax breaks for billionaires. Exactly as expected, and exactly the WRONG path.
Remembering that devastating day after the 2024 election, when my mother said to me "I no longer believe I will see a woman become president in my lifetime," this cartoon hit hard. Gifts and kind messages for us moms are nice; real equality would be nicer.
May 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Remembering that devastating day after the 2024 election, when my mother said to me "I no longer believe I will see a woman become president in my lifetime," this cartoon hit hard. Gifts and kind messages for us moms are nice; real equality would be nicer.
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Mayor Baraka has been released.
Thank you to all the people who showed up.
Thank you to all the people who showed up.
the words `` thank you '' are surrounded by watercolor hearts .
Alt: the words `` thank you '' are surrounded by watercolor hearts .
media.tenor.com
May 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Mayor Baraka has been released.
Thank you to all the people who showed up.
Thank you to all the people who showed up.
@rasjbaraka.bsky.social out there making some good trouble! My vote in next month's primary remains undecided, but Baraka has been high on my list since the candidate forum at RU months ago. The fact he's walking the walk, not just talking the talk, continues to impress me.
Breaking: Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka (D) has just been arrested by the Trump administration after he was protesting outside of an ICE facility.
May 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
@rasjbaraka.bsky.social out there making some good trouble! My vote in next month's primary remains undecided, but Baraka has been high on my list since the candidate forum at RU months ago. The fact he's walking the walk, not just talking the talk, continues to impress me.
The fact that *this* is what the House is working on this week, given all the real issues that need addressing...absurd is not a strong enough word.
Rep. Huffman on Republicans pushing legislation to rename the Gulf of Mexico: "When I call this a deeply unserious bill, I think I am probably being charitable."
May 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The fact that *this* is what the House is working on this week, given all the real issues that need addressing...absurd is not a strong enough word.
After every school shooting, they scream that the issue is mental health, not guns. And yet here they go, cutting funds aimed at addressing mental health issues in schools. The hypocrisy never ends.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Trump administration discontinues $1 billion in school mental health grants
The Trump administration will not renew grants worth $1 billion that were aimed at boosting mental health services in schools, a Department of Education official said.
abcnews.go.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
After every school shooting, they scream that the issue is mental health, not guns. And yet here they go, cutting funds aimed at addressing mental health issues in schools. The hypocrisy never ends.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
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BREAKING: Police just surrounded Rev. William Barber, prominent activist and pastor, as he and others prayed in the U.S. Capitol Rontunda.
Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them.
I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.
Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them.
I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.
April 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
BREAKING: Police just surrounded Rev. William Barber, prominent activist and pastor, as he and others prayed in the U.S. Capitol Rontunda.
Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them.
I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.
Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them.
I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.
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Protest happening NOW:
Location: 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Next action:
Tomorrow at 3 PM
Location: 3600 S. Lake Dr, St. Francis, WI 53235
Stand up. Show up.
Location: 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Next action:
Tomorrow at 3 PM
Location: 3600 S. Lake Dr, St. Francis, WI 53235
Stand up. Show up.
April 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Protest happening NOW:
Location: 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Next action:
Tomorrow at 3 PM
Location: 3600 S. Lake Dr, St. Francis, WI 53235
Stand up. Show up.
Location: 517 E. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
Next action:
Tomorrow at 3 PM
Location: 3600 S. Lake Dr, St. Francis, WI 53235
Stand up. Show up.