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· Jan 4
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to gain access to Michigan’ unredacted statewide voter registration list. Another BIG victory for our clients and voters. Another stunning defeat for Pam Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig...
🚨 United States v. Benson
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to gain access to Michigan’ unredacted statewide voter registration list. Another BIG victory for our clients and voters. Another stunning defeat for Pam Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig...
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JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Elon Musk's net worth just hit $800 billion. How?
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
February 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Elon Musk's net worth just hit $800 billion. How?
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
One of his corporations acquired another one of his corporations.
Meanwhile, Elon's companies pay next to nothing in federal income taxes and get billions of dollars in government contracts.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Trump's big, ugly budget megabill gives ICE more agents than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
Not one more penny for ICE.
Not one more penny for ICE.
February 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Trump's big, ugly budget megabill gives ICE more agents than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
Not one more penny for ICE.
Not one more penny for ICE.
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These people are terrorists. Full stop.
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
These people are terrorists. Full stop.
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Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward.
When he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
Every authoritarian action he is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
When he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
Every authoritarian action he is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward.
When he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
Every authoritarian action he is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
When he feels humiliated, he lashes out.
Every authoritarian action he is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but he's operating from a place of weakness.
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Trump just said Republicans should “take over the voting and nationalize it.” That’s authoritarianism, full stop. The silence from elected Republicans is cowardice—and it’s dangerous heading into November.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
A Psychopath Talking About Seizing Elections—and a Party Too Cowardly to Stop Him
“This isn’t a policy disagreement. It’s authoritarianism, said out loud.”
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Trump just said Republicans should “take over the voting and nationalize it.” That’s authoritarianism, full stop. The silence from elected Republicans is cowardice—and it’s dangerous heading into November.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Don’t buy into Trump’s fake populism for a second.
He’s governing for the rich and powerful — not you
He’s governing for the rich and powerful — not you
February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Don’t buy into Trump’s fake populism for a second.
He’s governing for the rich and powerful — not you
He’s governing for the rich and powerful — not you
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Jeff Bezos took over the Washington Post Editorial Board and turned it into a mouthpiece for pro-corporate, pro-billionaire propaganda.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
February 4, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Jeff Bezos took over the Washington Post Editorial Board and turned it into a mouthpiece for pro-corporate, pro-billionaire propaganda.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
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NEW: A federal judge said uses of force against peaceful protesters and journalists appeared to be escalating in Portland. He ordered sharp restrictions to DHS agents' use of force and chemical munitions.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
NEW: A federal judge said uses of force against peaceful protesters and journalists appeared to be escalating in Portland. He ordered sharp restrictions to DHS agents' use of force and chemical munitions.
w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @natsfert.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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When historians reflect on this regime, cruelty will be the word most often used to define it. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Deputy attorney general says administration will appeal order to release 5-year-old from ICE custody
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in an interview that the Trump administration will appeal a federal judge’s decision to release a 5-year-old and his father from ICE custody in Texas.
www.mprnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
When historians reflect on this regime, cruelty will be the word most often used to define it. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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ICE is now claiming it can arrest people without a warrant.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
ICE is now claiming it can arrest people without a warrant.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
This comes after another internal memo asserting ICE agents can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant.
Hello? Democrats cannot let these blatantly unconstitutional actions continue. Not another penny for ICE.
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A member of the Abu Dhabi royal family secretly invested $500 million into the Trump family’s crypto company, gaining a major ownership stake.
Months after inking the deal, the U.S. gave the UAE access to 500,000 advanced AI chips per year.
The corruption is breathtaking.
Months after inking the deal, the U.S. gave the UAE access to 500,000 advanced AI chips per year.
The corruption is breathtaking.
February 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
A member of the Abu Dhabi royal family secretly invested $500 million into the Trump family’s crypto company, gaining a major ownership stake.
Months after inking the deal, the U.S. gave the UAE access to 500,000 advanced AI chips per year.
The corruption is breathtaking.
Months after inking the deal, the U.S. gave the UAE access to 500,000 advanced AI chips per year.
The corruption is breathtaking.
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At the very least, Senate Democrats must use their leverage to disarm ICE, prohibit it from using racial or ethnic profiling, end arrest quotas, and remove agents’ immunity from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits.
Please call your senators now at 202-224-3121 and say NO more funding for ICE.
Please call your senators now at 202-224-3121 and say NO more funding for ICE.
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
At the very least, Senate Democrats must use their leverage to disarm ICE, prohibit it from using racial or ethnic profiling, end arrest quotas, and remove agents’ immunity from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits.
Please call your senators now at 202-224-3121 and say NO more funding for ICE.
Please call your senators now at 202-224-3121 and say NO more funding for ICE.
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In a blistering ruling, a Bush-appointed conservative federal judge said that ICE "has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
January 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
In a blistering ruling, a Bush-appointed conservative federal judge said that ICE "has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
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Trump's FBI raided an election office in Georgia, a state central to his baseless 2020 voter fraud conspiracy theories.
Meanwhile, he's continuing to let actual fraudsters and politically-connected crooks off the hook.
This is what weaponizing government looks like.
Meanwhile, he's continuing to let actual fraudsters and politically-connected crooks off the hook.
This is what weaponizing government looks like.
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Trump's FBI raided an election office in Georgia, a state central to his baseless 2020 voter fraud conspiracy theories.
Meanwhile, he's continuing to let actual fraudsters and politically-connected crooks off the hook.
This is what weaponizing government looks like.
Meanwhile, he's continuing to let actual fraudsters and politically-connected crooks off the hook.
This is what weaponizing government looks like.
The view right now.❄️
a gray background with a lot of small white dots on it
ALT: a gray background with a lot of small white dots on it
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January 25, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The view right now.❄️
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$1.5T for the military budget
$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$470M to send National Guard into cities
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$100M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$470M to send National Guard into cities
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$100M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
$1.5T for the military budget
$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$470M to send National Guard into cities
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$100M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
$170B for ICE and Border Patrol
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$470M to send National Guard into cities
$230M for Trump's DOJ "compensation"
$200M for Kristi Noem's jets
$100M for Trump's golf outings
But no money to lower your healthcare costs.
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A massive "Hands off Greenland" protest is happening right now in Copenhagen to demonstrate against Trump's threats.
"The aim is to send a clear and unified message of respect for Greenland's democracy," organisers said.
“Respect for Greenland, respect for Greenlanders, respect for Denmark.”
"The aim is to send a clear and unified message of respect for Greenland's democracy," organisers said.
“Respect for Greenland, respect for Greenlanders, respect for Denmark.”
January 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A massive "Hands off Greenland" protest is happening right now in Copenhagen to demonstrate against Trump's threats.
"The aim is to send a clear and unified message of respect for Greenland's democracy," organisers said.
“Respect for Greenland, respect for Greenlanders, respect for Denmark.”
"The aim is to send a clear and unified message of respect for Greenland's democracy," organisers said.
“Respect for Greenland, respect for Greenlanders, respect for Denmark.”
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Most of us in the US stand with Canada and Greenland!
January 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Most of us in the US stand with Canada and Greenland!
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We must continue the work to abolish ICE.
But right now, Congress can stop ICE’s violent reign of terror. Tell them to do it today: (202) 224-3121
But right now, Congress can stop ICE’s violent reign of terror. Tell them to do it today: (202) 224-3121
January 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We must continue the work to abolish ICE.
But right now, Congress can stop ICE’s violent reign of terror. Tell them to do it today: (202) 224-3121
But right now, Congress can stop ICE’s violent reign of terror. Tell them to do it today: (202) 224-3121
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Any one of us could be detained for hours by ICE despite being a U.S. citizen.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Any one of us could be detained for hours by ICE despite being a U.S. citizen.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be the next to be brutalized by ICE for speaking out.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
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Trump is complaining that Bondi isn't doing enough to prosecute his political enemies -- including those involved in the 2016 election and the 2020 election.
This is going to get worse. Much worse. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
This is going to get worse. Much worse. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | Trump Has Complained About Pam Bondi Repeatedly to Aides
The president has privately criticized his attorney general as weak and ineffective in recent weeks.
www.wsj.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Trump is complaining that Bondi isn't doing enough to prosecute his political enemies -- including those involved in the 2016 election and the 2020 election.
This is going to get worse. Much worse. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
This is going to get worse. Much worse. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...