OgreBattleDJM1
@mykarolak.bsky.social
Cats. Dogs. Science fiction. Fantasy. Live music. Pizza. Democracy. Economic Justice.
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🧪History rhymes. Anti-vaccine sentiment is also old.
www.history.ox.ac.uk/article/covi...
1. "People driven like lambs" like "blind sheep"
2. Downplaying the seriousness of the disease
3. "Proof" that vaccines are ineffective; false "experts"
4. "Conspiracy" or a "threat to personal liberties"
www.history.ox.ac.uk/article/covi...
1. "People driven like lambs" like "blind sheep"
2. Downplaying the seriousness of the disease
3. "Proof" that vaccines are ineffective; false "experts"
4. "Conspiracy" or a "threat to personal liberties"
May 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🧪History rhymes. Anti-vaccine sentiment is also old.
www.history.ox.ac.uk/article/covi...
1. "People driven like lambs" like "blind sheep"
2. Downplaying the seriousness of the disease
3. "Proof" that vaccines are ineffective; false "experts"
4. "Conspiracy" or a "threat to personal liberties"
www.history.ox.ac.uk/article/covi...
1. "People driven like lambs" like "blind sheep"
2. Downplaying the seriousness of the disease
3. "Proof" that vaccines are ineffective; false "experts"
4. "Conspiracy" or a "threat to personal liberties"
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This line is going to stick with me for a very long time.
“One of them is a 4-year-old with Stage 4 cancer who was deported without medication or the ability to contact their doctors…”
“One of them is a 4-year-old with Stage 4 cancer who was deported without medication or the ability to contact their doctors…”
Three U.S. citizens, ages 2, 4 and 7, swiftly deported from Louisiana
The cases have renewed concerns that the Trump administration’s expedited deportations are violating the rights of both citizens and noncitizens.
wapo.st
April 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This line is going to stick with me for a very long time.
“One of them is a 4-year-old with Stage 4 cancer who was deported without medication or the ability to contact their doctors…”
“One of them is a 4-year-old with Stage 4 cancer who was deported without medication or the ability to contact their doctors…”
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I have read the complaint here. I believe that a careful reading of the statutes charged here means that even if we believe everything stated in this affidavit (and I do not), the judge is innocent of the charges.
Here is the federal complaint filed against Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, along with the supporting FBI affidavit: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I have read the complaint here. I believe that a careful reading of the statutes charged here means that even if we believe everything stated in this affidavit (and I do not), the judge is innocent of the charges.
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My "this is too good to be true, check your biases" radar is pinging on this one. Anyone have a guess as to what's going on here?
Good question. Why DOES Pete Hegseth have a Russian phone number? 🤨
March 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
My "this is too good to be true, check your biases" radar is pinging on this one. Anyone have a guess as to what's going on here?
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🚨UPDATE: Rümeysa Öztürk has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
April 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🚨UPDATE: Rümeysa Öztürk has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.
This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.
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Two heroic stray dogs rescued an injured dog from the middle of the road by dragging him to safety. The dog had been hit by a car and was stranded. Many cars passed by, but it was two stray dogs who pulled him off the road. The injured dog survived, and the stray dogs were rescued. 15/10 for both
April 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Two heroic stray dogs rescued an injured dog from the middle of the road by dragging him to safety. The dog had been hit by a car and was stranded. Many cars passed by, but it was two stray dogs who pulled him off the road. The injured dog survived, and the stray dogs were rescued. 15/10 for both
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When tyranny is legal, resistance isn’t, so the process is to build personal networks that can be trusted to do the things we can’t talk about in the clear. And to work on the strategies that throw sand in the mechanisms of power and slow them down, from infiltration through obstruction to 🛠️in ⚙️.
April 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
When tyranny is legal, resistance isn’t, so the process is to build personal networks that can be trusted to do the things we can’t talk about in the clear. And to work on the strategies that throw sand in the mechanisms of power and slow them down, from infiltration through obstruction to 🛠️in ⚙️.
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"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
How to Save a Democracy
Americans can learn from opponents of authoritarianism elsewhere.
www.foreignaffairs.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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who amongst us
Monte loves having his butt scratched, and has started throwing his ass towards people and looking back at them with an expression of crazed insistence.
March 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
who amongst us
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Pushback works, part gazillion:
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
How the Social Security Administration and DOGE are gaslighting Americans
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sent an email on March 27 to beneficiaries saying that reports that field offices were closing was an invention of fake news media.
popular.info
March 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Pushback works, part gazillion:
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
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You want to break the tyranny of the present?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to take back America?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to make progressive, indeed radical, history?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to take back America?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to make progressive, indeed radical, history?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
March 31, 2025 at 4:53 AM
You want to break the tyranny of the present?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to take back America?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to make progressive, indeed radical, history?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to take back America?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
You want to make progressive, indeed radical, history?
Then…. Take Hold of Our History
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On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate Minnesota’s transgender community and recommit to standing up for our neighbors in the face of hatred.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
March 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate Minnesota’s transgender community and recommit to standing up for our neighbors in the face of hatred.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal court rules that the Pennsylvania date requirement for mail-in ballot violates the First and 14th Amendments. Counties cannot reject ballots from counting undated and wrongly dated mail-in ballots.
A HUGE victory for my law firm, our clients DSCC and DCCC and the voters of PA!
A HUGE victory for my law firm, our clients DSCC and DCCC and the voters of PA!
🚨 Eakin v. Adams County Board of Elections
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal court rules that the Pennsylvania date requirement for mail-in ballot violates the First and 14th Amendments. Counties cannot reject ballots from counting undated and wrongly dated mail-in ballots.
A HUGE victory for my law firm, our clients DSCC and DCCC and the voters of PA!
A HUGE victory for my law firm, our clients DSCC and DCCC and the voters of PA!
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1. The Social Security Administration and DOGE are GASLIGHTING AMERICANS.
They are telling millions of beneficiaries that reports they were closing SSA field offices were fake news.
Actually, these closures were PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED and LEASES WERE CANCELED.
🧵
They are telling millions of beneficiaries that reports they were closing SSA field offices were fake news.
Actually, these closures were PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED and LEASES WERE CANCELED.
🧵
How the Social Security Administration and DOGE are gaslighting Americans
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sent an email on March 27 to beneficiaries saying that reports that field offices were closing was an invention of fake news media.
popular.info
March 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
1. The Social Security Administration and DOGE are GASLIGHTING AMERICANS.
They are telling millions of beneficiaries that reports they were closing SSA field offices were fake news.
Actually, these closures were PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED and LEASES WERE CANCELED.
🧵
They are telling millions of beneficiaries that reports they were closing SSA field offices were fake news.
Actually, these closures were PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED and LEASES WERE CANCELED.
🧵
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If you're out of state, sign up for a phonebanking shift to help get out the vote for Judge Crawford: www.mobilize.us/wisdems/
Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · WisDems on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with WisDems.
www.mobilize.us
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you're out of state, sign up for a phonebanking shift to help get out the vote for Judge Crawford: www.mobilize.us/wisdems/
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Hi, BlueSky. It's Hillary.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hi, BlueSky. It's Hillary.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
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If you're in Wisconsin, please know that Judge Susan Crawford will protect YOUR rights and freedoms. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote tomorrow: vote.wisdems.org
Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
vote.wisdems.org
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
If you're in Wisconsin, please know that Judge Susan Crawford will protect YOUR rights and freedoms. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote tomorrow: vote.wisdems.org
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“If you have any concerns” about being infected with measles, “do not just show up at the pediatrician’s office. Do not just show up at the ER,” Brown said. “Call first so they can be prepared.”
www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...
www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...
What should you do if you think you have the measles?
To help control the spread of measles, experts say people who think they're infected should take precautions before visiting a doctor’s office or the emergency room.
www.nbcnews.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
“If you have any concerns” about being infected with measles, “do not just show up at the pediatrician’s office. Do not just show up at the ER,” Brown said. “Call first so they can be prepared.”
www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...
www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...
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You can go to Yale.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
March 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
You can go to Yale.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
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Why is Pete Hegseth bringing his wife to top security meetings and hiring his brother at the Pentagon? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pete Hegseth’s wife reportedly attended meetings with foreign defense officials
Defense secretary, already under fire for chat group blunder, faces new scrutiny for having wife in high-level meetings
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Why is Pete Hegseth bringing his wife to top security meetings and hiring his brother at the Pentagon? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid.
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
![Though U.S. attorneys are political appointees who often ally with the agenda of the current presidential administration, line prosecutors like Schleifer are normally considered career employees. But since taking office, the Trump administration has made a point to drive those seen as political enemies from all levels of the federal government.
"This is the most overtly political firing I've seen in my time at the Department of Justice," said Palmer, the former federal prosecutor. "I could absolutely see it having kind of a chilling effect. I also think current prosecutors are concerned about the ability to have free speech. An AUSA [assistant U.S. attorney] who I spoke to said they are concerned that the only people who will be allowed to stay are Republicans or very quiet Democrats."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wufsdxzvzx36d7wppganbvpw/bafkreidwoty6rsibzeinn72q7r3h76kazos766qlxl5bvhaiejvwwaid6m@jpeg)
March 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid.
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
“White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Ask Marco Rubio about the detention of this Cuban national.
March 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Ask Marco Rubio about the detention of this Cuban national.
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SCOOP: The Trump admin appears to be going into a visa database to quietly change students' immigration status. It's coming entirely by surprise — setting students up to be detained without warning.
It's Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk — on a wider scale.
It's Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk — on a wider scale.
SCOOP: ICE Revoking Students’ Immigration Statuses Without Their or the University’s Knowledge
“Never seen something like this,” say university officials about the secret targeting of Middle Eastern students.
zeteo.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
SCOOP: The Trump admin appears to be going into a visa database to quietly change students' immigration status. It's coming entirely by surprise — setting students up to be detained without warning.
It's Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk — on a wider scale.
It's Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk — on a wider scale.
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Musk has ursurped the power of the purse from Congress, and is now giving out his phone number to a select group of Republican Senators, in case they have questions
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
March 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Musk has ursurped the power of the purse from Congress, and is now giving out his phone number to a select group of Republican Senators, in case they have questions
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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All journalists should state the problem this clearly:
"DOGE is led by Elon Musk, a wealthy tech executive who is, as a matter of constitutional law, a random asshole with no authority to override Congress. As a practical matter, Trump has allowed him to steal Congress’s power of the purse."
"DOGE is led by Elon Musk, a wealthy tech executive who is, as a matter of constitutional law, a random asshole with no authority to override Congress. As a practical matter, Trump has allowed him to steal Congress’s power of the purse."
wrote about this morning's Supreme Court decision, in which five justices said maybe we're not a monarchy yet--and the other four, already half-dressed for the coronation, said wtaf
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/usaid...
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/usaid...
Four Republican Justices “Stunned” Trump Isn’t a King Yet
The Court's decision in the USAID lawsuit reveals an institution perilously close to making Donald Trump a king.
ballsandstrikes.org
March 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
All journalists should state the problem this clearly:
"DOGE is led by Elon Musk, a wealthy tech executive who is, as a matter of constitutional law, a random asshole with no authority to override Congress. As a practical matter, Trump has allowed him to steal Congress’s power of the purse."
"DOGE is led by Elon Musk, a wealthy tech executive who is, as a matter of constitutional law, a random asshole with no authority to override Congress. As a practical matter, Trump has allowed him to steal Congress’s power of the purse."