Laine (They/Them)
@left-laine.bsky.social
Proud Leftist
Still figuring things out one day at a time.
Still figuring things out one day at a time.
We knew the ICE concentration camps weren't just for the undocumented, we always knew they were to serve a multi purpose agenda. Our unhoused citizens are the next target of this regime's insane cruelty and barbarism.
Link: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Link: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
July 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
We knew the ICE concentration camps weren't just for the undocumented, we always knew they were to serve a multi purpose agenda. Our unhoused citizens are the next target of this regime's insane cruelty and barbarism.
Link: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Link: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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This is straight up nazi shit. The nazis published propaganda on Jewish crime. If this were blackcrimeuk or immigrantcrimeuk everyone would see it for the bigoted shit that it is.
April 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is straight up nazi shit. The nazis published propaganda on Jewish crime. If this were blackcrimeuk or immigrantcrimeuk everyone would see it for the bigoted shit that it is.
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Trump will reportedly end the IRS Direct File program that allowed taxpayers to file taxes for free.
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
April 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Trump will reportedly end the IRS Direct File program that allowed taxpayers to file taxes for free.
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
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JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time.
www.npr.org
April 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
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If Dems ever get power again - assuming free and fair elections (big assumption) - they will never again have the excuse of “we can’t pass laws through congress and the president is powerless.”
Presidency is now a king level position capable of law by EO alone apparently.
Presidency is now a king level position capable of law by EO alone apparently.
March 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If Dems ever get power again - assuming free and fair elections (big assumption) - they will never again have the excuse of “we can’t pass laws through congress and the president is powerless.”
Presidency is now a king level position capable of law by EO alone apparently.
Presidency is now a king level position capable of law by EO alone apparently.
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The richest man in the world is coming after people’s retirement and health care.
Will Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress speak up?
Their silence is alarming.
Will Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress speak up?
Their silence is alarming.
March 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The richest man in the world is coming after people’s retirement and health care.
Will Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress speak up?
Their silence is alarming.
Will Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress speak up?
Their silence is alarming.
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Musk and Trump could not possibly be sending a clearer signal that the Tesla protests are working than this pathetic stunt today.
March 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Musk and Trump could not possibly be sending a clearer signal that the Tesla protests are working than this pathetic stunt today.
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Republican congressman Keith Self introduced transgender Representative Sarah McBride as "Mr. McBride."
Sarah snapped back and called him madam chair.
Dem Congressman Bill Keating went off on Rep. Self and adjourned the meeting over his lack of decorum and purposeful targeting of Sarah McBride.
Sarah snapped back and called him madam chair.
Dem Congressman Bill Keating went off on Rep. Self and adjourned the meeting over his lack of decorum and purposeful targeting of Sarah McBride.
March 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Republican congressman Keith Self introduced transgender Representative Sarah McBride as "Mr. McBride."
Sarah snapped back and called him madam chair.
Dem Congressman Bill Keating went off on Rep. Self and adjourned the meeting over his lack of decorum and purposeful targeting of Sarah McBride.
Sarah snapped back and called him madam chair.
Dem Congressman Bill Keating went off on Rep. Self and adjourned the meeting over his lack of decorum and purposeful targeting of Sarah McBride.
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The Iowa legislature just became the first in modern history to repeal a statutory civil rights law by removing protections for gender identity first passed in 2007. They have legalized discrimination against trans people in housing, healthcare, and employment.
This is a campaign of eradication.
This is a campaign of eradication.
February 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Iowa legislature just became the first in modern history to repeal a statutory civil rights law by removing protections for gender identity first passed in 2007. They have legalized discrimination against trans people in housing, healthcare, and employment.
This is a campaign of eradication.
This is a campaign of eradication.
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On Friday, hundreds of transgender and queer New Yorkers and their allies gathered outside the Stonewall Inn to declare that a brazen act of historical revisionism from the Trump administration would not stand. Here's what I saw and heard over about 10 interviews:
www.huffpost.com/entry/stonew...
www.huffpost.com/entry/stonew...
Trump Erased Trans People From Stonewall’s Website. They Showed Up In Person.
“We know what Stonewall was. And we're here to protect that history."
www.huffpost.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
On Friday, hundreds of transgender and queer New Yorkers and their allies gathered outside the Stonewall Inn to declare that a brazen act of historical revisionism from the Trump administration would not stand. Here's what I saw and heard over about 10 interviews:
www.huffpost.com/entry/stonew...
www.huffpost.com/entry/stonew...
2025 so far is that whole thing Bilbo talked about- butter spread too thin over too much bread, except the butter was also too fresh from the fridge and is ripping the bread as it goes.
2025 feels like we're not enough and like every moment breaks us.
2025 feels like we're not enough and like every moment breaks us.
January 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
2025 so far is that whole thing Bilbo talked about- butter spread too thin over too much bread, except the butter was also too fresh from the fridge and is ripping the bread as it goes.
2025 feels like we're not enough and like every moment breaks us.
2025 feels like we're not enough and like every moment breaks us.
He's so incredibly and bafflingly stupid.
January 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
He's so incredibly and bafflingly stupid.
I'm definitely not feeling the spirit this year but that doesn't mean I can't wish everyone who celebrates a merry christmas. May you find peace and happiness and a reprieve from these dark days. 🎄
December 25, 2024 at 1:52 AM
I'm definitely not feeling the spirit this year but that doesn't mean I can't wish everyone who celebrates a merry christmas. May you find peace and happiness and a reprieve from these dark days. 🎄
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December 22, 2024 at 12:59 AM
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Anyone who takes money from Musk should be primaried and ostracized from the party. Musk spent millions getting Trump elected.
He's literally trying to buy himself congress, right out in the open.
December 20, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Anyone who takes money from Musk should be primaried and ostracized from the party. Musk spent millions getting Trump elected.
Sometimes there just aren't words up to the task...
World's richest man took $190 million from healthcare for children with cancer.
It should be Elon getting escorted in shackles.
It should be Elon getting escorted in shackles.
December 20, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Sometimes there just aren't words up to the task...
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I stand with the thousands of Teamsters workers across the country who are striking over Amazon's refusal to bargain.
Amazon had $15B in profits last quarter. Don't tell me they can't afford to bargain a fair contract.
Amazon had $15B in profits last quarter. Don't tell me they can't afford to bargain a fair contract.
Teamsters Union Launches 'Largest Strike Against Amazon in US History' | Common Dreams
The Teamsters launched "the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history" on Thursday morning to protest the e-commerce giant's unlawful refusal to bargain with organized drivers and warehouse…
www.commondreams.org
December 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM
I stand with the thousands of Teamsters workers across the country who are striking over Amazon's refusal to bargain.
Amazon had $15B in profits last quarter. Don't tell me they can't afford to bargain a fair contract.
Amazon had $15B in profits last quarter. Don't tell me they can't afford to bargain a fair contract.
[1] Republicans continue their first phase of making the persecution of trans people legal and the democrats capitulate, cosign and in some cases join in.
Links: www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/p...
www.the74million.org/article/1st-...
Links: www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/p...
www.the74million.org/article/1st-...
Senate passes defense policy bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members | CNN Politics
The Senate voted on Wednesday to pass a critical defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a ban against gender-affirming care for transgender children of ser...
www.cnn.com
December 19, 2024 at 3:39 PM
[1] Republicans continue their first phase of making the persecution of trans people legal and the democrats capitulate, cosign and in some cases join in.
Links: www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/p...
www.the74million.org/article/1st-...
Links: www.cnn.com/2024/12/18/p...
www.the74million.org/article/1st-...
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“FACT CHECK: Yes, Trump Praised the Nazis in Charlottesville”
Sorry, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan, but Trump absolutely did praise neo-Nazis, and it's not actually a 'hoax,’ writes @katz.theracket.news in this #mustread mythbuster for Zeteo.
Sorry, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan, but Trump absolutely did praise neo-Nazis, and it's not actually a 'hoax,’ writes @katz.theracket.news in this #mustread mythbuster for Zeteo.
FACT CHECK: Yes, Trump Praised the Nazis in Charlottesville
Sorry, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan, but Trump absolutely did praise neo-Nazis, and it's not actually a 'hoax.'
zeteo.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:00 AM
“FACT CHECK: Yes, Trump Praised the Nazis in Charlottesville”
Sorry, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan, but Trump absolutely did praise neo-Nazis, and it's not actually a 'hoax,’ writes @katz.theracket.news in this #mustread mythbuster for Zeteo.
Sorry, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan, but Trump absolutely did praise neo-Nazis, and it's not actually a 'hoax,’ writes @katz.theracket.news in this #mustread mythbuster for Zeteo.
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"Two 26-Year-Olds: One Killed a Homeless Man, Another is Suspected of Killing a Healthcare CEO"
@premthakker.bsky.social on the Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione stories and "the weight of contradiction".
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@premthakker.bsky.social on the Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione stories and "the weight of contradiction".
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Two 26-Year-Olds: One Killed a Homeless Man, Another is Suspected of Killing a Healthcare CEO
Daniel Penny is free after killing a man victim to the system. What of Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of killing a man symbolic of it?
zeteo.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:15 AM
"Two 26-Year-Olds: One Killed a Homeless Man, Another is Suspected of Killing a Healthcare CEO"
@premthakker.bsky.social on the Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione stories and "the weight of contradiction".
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@premthakker.bsky.social on the Daniel Penny and Luigi Mangione stories and "the weight of contradiction".
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Our gerontocracy needs to be dismantled. These older folks should be relaxing at home, not grasping to power till the very end.
Sen. Mitch McConnell “fell following Senate GOP lunch. Getting medical treatment,” @bresreports.bsky.social reports
December 10, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Our gerontocracy needs to be dismantled. These older folks should be relaxing at home, not grasping to power till the very end.
It's been a long week. Remember to drink water, unclench your jaw, and let your shoulders drop. In a society to grind you down, rest is an important, radical, and necessary component of resistance.
December 6, 2024 at 5:40 PM
It's been a long week. Remember to drink water, unclench your jaw, and let your shoulders drop. In a society to grind you down, rest is an important, radical, and necessary component of resistance.
People who watch Goodfellas or the Sopranos and earnestly vibe with all of that ridiculous energy are the sort of people who fantasize about using violence and machismo to solve every minor inconvenience. They also for sure write "get a real job" on the tip line at restaurants.
Mob movies/shows have such shitty fan culture because they've been warped into nostalgia vehicles for violent, old-school masculinity (white masculinity, specifically), even though the best examples in the genre are scathing critiques of that ideal! Scorsese, The Sopranos, etc.
December 3, 2024 at 3:19 PM
People who watch Goodfellas or the Sopranos and earnestly vibe with all of that ridiculous energy are the sort of people who fantasize about using violence and machismo to solve every minor inconvenience. They also for sure write "get a real job" on the tip line at restaurants.
I feel like Tuesday has all the emotional problems of a Monday without any of the defacto emotional support and solidarity.
December 3, 2024 at 2:02 PM
I feel like Tuesday has all the emotional problems of a Monday without any of the defacto emotional support and solidarity.