Mitch
@mitchmdj.bsky.social
📍 New York via DC and Mississippi | Non-Profit Exec | Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast | 🏳️🌈
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US citizen Maria Greeley, a Latina who was adopted, was walking home from work downtown when masked agents zip tied her. They said she “doesn’t look like a Greeley.” This is how the government treats people under current deportation policies.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
US citizen Maria Greeley, a Latina who was adopted, was walking home from work downtown when masked agents zip tied her. They said she “doesn’t look like a Greeley.” This is how the government treats people under current deportation policies.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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In the heart of Mississippi, gay bars stand as sanctuaries for those who have faced discrimination and danger. From the quiet resistance to the tragic loss of Mercedes, these bars offer presence and defiance in a world that often tries to erase them.
Queer survival in coastal Mississippi and the bars that saved us
In the heart of Mississippi, gay bars stand as sanctuaries for those who have faced discrimination and danger. From the quiet resistance to the tragic loss of Mercedes, these bars offer presence and defiance in a world that often tries to erase them.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In the heart of Mississippi, gay bars stand as sanctuaries for those who have faced discrimination and danger. From the quiet resistance to the tragic loss of Mercedes, these bars offer presence and defiance in a world that often tries to erase them.
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Trump is extorting his own Justice Department for $230 million in taxpayer funds.
He refuses to open the government or lower health care costs — but he's eager to steal YOUR money to enrich himself.
Unprecedented, unfathomable corruption.
He refuses to open the government or lower health care costs — but he's eager to steal YOUR money to enrich himself.
Unprecedented, unfathomable corruption.
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Trump is extorting his own Justice Department for $230 million in taxpayer funds.
He refuses to open the government or lower health care costs — but he's eager to steal YOUR money to enrich himself.
Unprecedented, unfathomable corruption.
He refuses to open the government or lower health care costs — but he's eager to steal YOUR money to enrich himself.
Unprecedented, unfathomable corruption.
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Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
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Cartoon by David Horsey.
October 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Cartoon by David Horsey.
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Imagine not only “losing” the Nobel Peace Prize, but also being specifically sub-tweeted by the decision-makers for your efforts to destroy democracy. Trump loses big. Congratulations Nobel Committee, well played.
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Imagine not only “losing” the Nobel Peace Prize, but also being specifically sub-tweeted by the decision-makers for your efforts to destroy democracy. Trump loses big. Congratulations Nobel Committee, well played.
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Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
October 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
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The Air Force is rescinding early retirement for long-serving, dedicated trans service members, opting to force them out with no retirement benefits.
As if kicking them out was not enough, the Trump admin is denying these loyal service members the secure retirement they are entitled to.
As if kicking them out was not enough, the Trump admin is denying these loyal service members the secure retirement they are entitled to.
Exclusive: US Air Force denies early retirement for group of transgender service members
The U.S. Air Force is denying early retirement to all transgender service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits, according to a memo seen by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Air Force is rescinding early retirement for long-serving, dedicated trans service members, opting to force them out with no retirement benefits.
As if kicking them out was not enough, the Trump admin is denying these loyal service members the secure retirement they are entitled to.
As if kicking them out was not enough, the Trump admin is denying these loyal service members the secure retirement they are entitled to.
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"In a world where we often lament institutional failures in education, Luke Farritor got the best of everything. And then he decided to burn it all to the ground. Because in December 2024 he joined DOGE."
So how are we to think about what he did?
So how are we to think about what he did?
The Boy Genius Who Killed 14 Million Poor People
What is the moral weight of responsibility for the men who carried out DOGE’s work?
www.thebulwark.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"In a world where we often lament institutional failures in education, Luke Farritor got the best of everything. And then he decided to burn it all to the ground. Because in December 2024 he joined DOGE."
So how are we to think about what he did?
So how are we to think about what he did?
For half a century, our movement has changed hearts and minds with our stories — When people know who we really are, everything changes. The dream is mine too. #HRCAmericanDreamsTour. americandreamshrc.org
July 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
For half a century, our movement has changed hearts and minds with our stories — When people know who we really are, everything changes. The dream is mine too. #HRCAmericanDreamsTour. americandreamshrc.org
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Let’s remind this country what’s always been true: WE are the American Dream.
Your story, your joy, your dream—they all matter. Share them with us using our official filter and become a part of the American Dreams Tour: AmericanDreamsHRC.org
Your story, your joy, your dream—they all matter. Share them with us using our official filter and become a part of the American Dreams Tour: AmericanDreamsHRC.org
July 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Let’s remind this country what’s always been true: WE are the American Dream.
Your story, your joy, your dream—they all matter. Share them with us using our official filter and become a part of the American Dreams Tour: AmericanDreamsHRC.org
Your story, your joy, your dream—they all matter. Share them with us using our official filter and become a part of the American Dreams Tour: AmericanDreamsHRC.org
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Monday motivation:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
July 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Monday motivation:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
-Margaret Mead
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Thank you @propublica.org.
On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been taken away.
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
The Men Trump Deported to a Salvadoran Prison
On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been…
www.propublica.org
July 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Thank you @propublica.org.
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We are thankful to @immdef.bsky.social for their tireless work to bring justice for Andry and the countless other immigrants like him. www.hrc.org/press-releas...
Andry Hernández Romero Released from El Salvador Prison
Hernández Romero was among the 250 Venezuelan immigrants released yesterday after months of imprisonment in CECOT HRC has joined advocates for months in …
www.hrc.org
July 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We are thankful to @immdef.bsky.social for their tireless work to bring justice for Andry and the countless other immigrants like him. www.hrc.org/press-releas...
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Former President @barackobama.bsky.social is spot on: Having a diverse community around you is essential for expanding your own world views and creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.
July 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Former President @barackobama.bsky.social is spot on: Having a diverse community around you is essential for expanding your own world views and creating safe and inclusive spaces for all.
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Instagram used to be all “Hey look at your friend’s puppy!” now it’s “You’re bloated and you need a hair transplant.”
July 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Instagram used to be all “Hey look at your friend’s puppy!” now it’s “You’re bloated and you need a hair transplant.”
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FEMA will no longer to door-to-door to assist you in a disaster, but ICE will go door-to-door to kidnap you and turn your life into a disaster. America has its priorities, y'all!
A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
FEMA will no longer go door-to-door to assist disaster victims
The move, says one agency worker, will “severely hamper our ability to reach vulnerable people.”
www.motherjones.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
FEMA will no longer to door-to-door to assist you in a disaster, but ICE will go door-to-door to kidnap you and turn your life into a disaster. America has its priorities, y'all!
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"When the Founders wrote the Declaration that we celebrate today...they didn’t put their lives, fortunes, or sacred honor on the line so that we could, 249 years later, give in to a new form of autocracy."
New from me in @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social: newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/what-it-me...
New from me in @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social: newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/what-it-me...
What It Means to Be Brave
The Founders didn’t want us to cower in fear.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
July 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"When the Founders wrote the Declaration that we celebrate today...they didn’t put their lives, fortunes, or sacred honor on the line so that we could, 249 years later, give in to a new form of autocracy."
New from me in @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social: newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/what-it-me...
New from me in @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social: newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/what-it-me...
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Where is he? If we stop asking, stop demanding his return, we are complicit in his disappearance.
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 109 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo or video of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 109 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo or video of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
July 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Where is he? If we stop asking, stop demanding his return, we are complicit in his disappearance.
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Today, USAID shuts down.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
July 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today, USAID shuts down.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
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There are some centrist and center-right pundits making earnest pleas about Mr. Mamdani being a threat to the economy, and I don't think they understand that the vast majority of us under 40 don't care. This is not a system that works for us. It doesn't take being a leftist to grasp that.
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June 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
There are some centrist and center-right pundits making earnest pleas about Mr. Mamdani being a threat to the economy, and I don't think they understand that the vast majority of us under 40 don't care. This is not a system that works for us. It doesn't take being a leftist to grasp that.
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