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In 2024, the average taxpayer in the U.S. paid:
$3,707 for weapons and war (628 dozen eggs) vs. just $39 for USAID, the agency that provides lifesaving food and medical help to millions (6 dozen eggs).
In 2024, the average taxpayer in the U.S. paid:
$3,707 for weapons and war (628 dozen eggs) vs. just $39 for USAID, the agency that provides lifesaving food and medical help to millions (6 dozen eggs).
Remember: The Trump-GOP budget bill that passed this summer gives $1 trillion for the Pentagon and $170 billion for mass deportations.
Yet there's not enough money for healthcare or SNAP, so they say.
Yet there's not enough money for healthcare or SNAP, so they say.
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Remember: The Trump-GOP budget bill that passed this summer gives $1 trillion for the Pentagon and $170 billion for mass deportations.
Yet there's not enough money for healthcare or SNAP, so they say.
Yet there's not enough money for healthcare or SNAP, so they say.
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In 2006, a huge immigration raid in Marshalltown, Iowa tore the community apart and tanked the economy.
Since then, immigrant residents have helped the town open new businesses, recover from a natural disaster, and thrive.
We're stronger when everyone — immigrant or not — is free to pitch in.
Since then, immigrant residents have helped the town open new businesses, recover from a natural disaster, and thrive.
We're stronger when everyone — immigrant or not — is free to pitch in.
November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
In 2006, a huge immigration raid in Marshalltown, Iowa tore the community apart and tanked the economy.
Since then, immigrant residents have helped the town open new businesses, recover from a natural disaster, and thrive.
We're stronger when everyone — immigrant or not — is free to pitch in.
Since then, immigrant residents have helped the town open new businesses, recover from a natural disaster, and thrive.
We're stronger when everyone — immigrant or not — is free to pitch in.
MAGA priorities? Golden Dome over hungry families.
November 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
MAGA priorities? Golden Dome over hungry families.
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NEW: The military spending portion of the reconciliation bill, or H.R. 1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) will primarily benefit military contractors, according to a new joint brief with the @stimsoncenter.bsky.social. [THREAD]
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
NEW: The military spending portion of the reconciliation bill, or H.R. 1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) will primarily benefit military contractors, according to a new joint brief with the @stimsoncenter.bsky.social. [THREAD]
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🏥 NEW: If the Trump-GOP budget's increased spending on military and mass deportation in FY 2026 was instead used for Medicaid, here's how many more people could be insured per state:
Kansas: 197,181
Maryland: 583,621
Illinois: 1,926,392
Florida: 3,559,007
Fund health care. Not militarism.
Kansas: 197,181
Maryland: 583,621
Illinois: 1,926,392
Florida: 3,559,007
Fund health care. Not militarism.
October 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🏥 NEW: If the Trump-GOP budget's increased spending on military and mass deportation in FY 2026 was instead used for Medicaid, here's how many more people could be insured per state:
Kansas: 197,181
Maryland: 583,621
Illinois: 1,926,392
Florida: 3,559,007
Fund health care. Not militarism.
Kansas: 197,181
Maryland: 583,621
Illinois: 1,926,392
Florida: 3,559,007
Fund health care. Not militarism.
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Undocumented immigrants paid $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022, including for Social Security and Medicare, even though they are barred from accessing those programs.
They lie that immigrants don't pay fair taxes to distract from who actually doesn't:
Billionaires.
They lie that immigrants don't pay fair taxes to distract from who actually doesn't:
Billionaires.
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022, including for Social Security and Medicare, even though they are barred from accessing those programs.
They lie that immigrants don't pay fair taxes to distract from who actually doesn't:
Billionaires.
They lie that immigrants don't pay fair taxes to distract from who actually doesn't:
Billionaires.
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During the government shutdown, some 750,000 federal workers have been on unpaid leave for weeks.
Meanwhile, ICE has stayed fully operational — *except* for the staff who inspect detention centers to ensure they meet federal safety standards.
These priorities are unacceptable.
Meanwhile, ICE has stayed fully operational — *except* for the staff who inspect detention centers to ensure they meet federal safety standards.
These priorities are unacceptable.
October 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
During the government shutdown, some 750,000 federal workers have been on unpaid leave for weeks.
Meanwhile, ICE has stayed fully operational — *except* for the staff who inspect detention centers to ensure they meet federal safety standards.
These priorities are unacceptable.
Meanwhile, ICE has stayed fully operational — *except* for the staff who inspect detention centers to ensure they meet federal safety standards.
These priorities are unacceptable.
Government shutdown for healthcare, blank check for war and weapons. It's time to shift priorities.
October 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Government shutdown for healthcare, blank check for war and weapons. It's time to shift priorities.
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NEW: As of September 2025, there were over 59,000 people in immigration detention in the U.S.
71.5% of them had no criminal conviction.
Get the new fact sheet on Trump's war on immigrants from IPS scholars @lindsaykosh.bsky.social, @karendolan.bsky.social, and @sarahanderson.bsky.social:
71.5% of them had no criminal conviction.
Get the new fact sheet on Trump's war on immigrants from IPS scholars @lindsaykosh.bsky.social, @karendolan.bsky.social, and @sarahanderson.bsky.social:
FACT SHEET: The High Moral Stakes of Mass Detentions and Deportations - Institute for Policy Studies
FACT SHEET: The High Moral Stakes of Mass Detentions and Deportations
ips-dc.org
October 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NEW: As of September 2025, there were over 59,000 people in immigration detention in the U.S.
71.5% of them had no criminal conviction.
Get the new fact sheet on Trump's war on immigrants from IPS scholars @lindsaykosh.bsky.social, @karendolan.bsky.social, and @sarahanderson.bsky.social:
71.5% of them had no criminal conviction.
Get the new fact sheet on Trump's war on immigrants from IPS scholars @lindsaykosh.bsky.social, @karendolan.bsky.social, and @sarahanderson.bsky.social:
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Despite little support among mainstream politicians or the media, the immigrant rights movement is making a huge impact in this dangerous time: Nearly 80% of Americans now say immigration is good for this country — a record high.
IPS scholar Alliyah Lusuegro of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
IPS scholar Alliyah Lusuegro of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
The More Americans See of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, The Less They Like It - OtherWords
Amid a wave of attacks on migrants, 80 percent of Americans now say immigration is good for this country — a record high.
otherwords.org
October 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Despite little support among mainstream politicians or the media, the immigrant rights movement is making a huge impact in this dangerous time: Nearly 80% of Americans now say immigration is good for this country — a record high.
IPS scholar Alliyah Lusuegro of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
IPS scholar Alliyah Lusuegro of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
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NEW: In Chicago recently, federal agents have been breaking into apartments, detaining American citizens, and leaving people’s apartments and belongings trashed.
Trump's war on "the enemy within" is a war on the American people. @petemontdc.com of @peoplefor.bsky.social:
Trump's war on "the enemy within" is a war on the American people. @petemontdc.com of @peoplefor.bsky.social:
Declaring War on the American People - OtherWords
The White House’s war on “the enemy within” is dangerous, unconstitutional, and grounded in lies.
otherwords.org
October 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
NEW: In Chicago recently, federal agents have been breaking into apartments, detaining American citizens, and leaving people’s apartments and belongings trashed.
Trump's war on "the enemy within" is a war on the American people. @petemontdc.com of @peoplefor.bsky.social:
Trump's war on "the enemy within" is a war on the American people. @petemontdc.com of @peoplefor.bsky.social:
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✅ Over 60% of Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of immigrants.
❌ The GOP budget is set to blow $170 BILLION on his mass deportation agenda.
✅ Over 80% of Americans want ACA health care tax credits renewed.
❌ The GOP budget intentionally let them end.
Who does this represent?
❌ The GOP budget is set to blow $170 BILLION on his mass deportation agenda.
✅ Over 80% of Americans want ACA health care tax credits renewed.
❌ The GOP budget intentionally let them end.
Who does this represent?
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
✅ Over 60% of Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of immigrants.
❌ The GOP budget is set to blow $170 BILLION on his mass deportation agenda.
✅ Over 80% of Americans want ACA health care tax credits renewed.
❌ The GOP budget intentionally let them end.
Who does this represent?
❌ The GOP budget is set to blow $170 BILLION on his mass deportation agenda.
✅ Over 80% of Americans want ACA health care tax credits renewed.
❌ The GOP budget intentionally let them end.
Who does this represent?
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NEW: Now that the International Court of Justice has found that countries are legally responsible for addressing climate change, Pacific Islanders are making one of their boldest moves yet to turn this ruling into action.
"The world has a legal duty to respond.”
"The world has a legal duty to respond.”
Countering Trump, Pacific Islanders Are Leading on Climate - FPIF
The guardians of the Pacific are fighting to save their nations and the world.
fpif.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
NEW: Now that the International Court of Justice has found that countries are legally responsible for addressing climate change, Pacific Islanders are making one of their boldest moves yet to turn this ruling into action.
"The world has a legal duty to respond.”
"The world has a legal duty to respond.”
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NEW: A staggering 1 in 5 children in the U.S. will have less to eat thanks to the GOP’s "Big Beautiful Bill." Now, to hide the damage, Trump is ending federal research on hunger.
Our children deserve better. IPS Wallace Fellow Ta'Kyla Bates:
Our children deserve better. IPS Wallace Fellow Ta'Kyla Bates:
Stop Trump’s SNAP Coverup - OtherWords
The administration isn’t just cutting food benefits for hungry kids. It’s cancelling federal research into who’s even hungry.
otherwords.org
October 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
NEW: A staggering 1 in 5 children in the U.S. will have less to eat thanks to the GOP’s "Big Beautiful Bill." Now, to hide the damage, Trump is ending federal research on hunger.
Our children deserve better. IPS Wallace Fellow Ta'Kyla Bates:
Our children deserve better. IPS Wallace Fellow Ta'Kyla Bates:
NEW: Nearly 80% of Americans now say immigration is good for this country — a record high.
And the more immigrants tell their stories, the better people understand why they belong.
otherwords.org/the-more-ame...
And the more immigrants tell their stories, the better people understand why they belong.
otherwords.org/the-more-ame...
The More Americans See of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, The Less They Like It - OtherWords
Amid a wave of attacks on migrants, 80 percent of Americans now say immigration is good for this country — a record high.
otherwords.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
NEW: Nearly 80% of Americans now say immigration is good for this country — a record high.
And the more immigrants tell their stories, the better people understand why they belong.
otherwords.org/the-more-ame...
And the more immigrants tell their stories, the better people understand why they belong.
otherwords.org/the-more-ame...
NEW: If Trump's deportation force were a military, it would be the 13th largest in the world.
$170 billion in new funding for immigration enforcement and detention is translating to terror for our communities.
@sarahlazare.bsky.social @lindsaykosh.bsky.social for @inthesetimes.com:
$170 billion in new funding for immigration enforcement and detention is translating to terror for our communities.
@sarahlazare.bsky.social @lindsaykosh.bsky.social for @inthesetimes.com:
The 13th Largest Army in World Is Unleashing Violence in Chicago
As federal agents kill and use extreme force in Chicago, their budget surges.
inthesetimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NEW: If Trump's deportation force were a military, it would be the 13th largest in the world.
$170 billion in new funding for immigration enforcement and detention is translating to terror for our communities.
@sarahlazare.bsky.social @lindsaykosh.bsky.social for @inthesetimes.com:
$170 billion in new funding for immigration enforcement and detention is translating to terror for our communities.
@sarahlazare.bsky.social @lindsaykosh.bsky.social for @inthesetimes.com:
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BREAKING: The post-10/7 wars have killed or injured at least 236,505 people in Gaza alone. The U.S. has spent over $31 billion and counting in the wider region since Oct. 7, 2023, where millions have been displaced, according to new Costs of War research. [THREAD]
Photo Credit: Heidi Levine, 2025
Photo Credit: Heidi Levine, 2025
October 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
BREAKING: The post-10/7 wars have killed or injured at least 236,505 people in Gaza alone. The U.S. has spent over $31 billion and counting in the wider region since Oct. 7, 2023, where millions have been displaced, according to new Costs of War research. [THREAD]
Photo Credit: Heidi Levine, 2025
Photo Credit: Heidi Levine, 2025
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As federal agents kill and use extreme force in Chicago, their budget surges.
What we’re seeing is the 13th largest army in the world unleashing violence in Chicago, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
What we’re seeing is the 13th largest army in the world unleashing violence in Chicago, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
The 13th Largest Army in World Is Unleashing Violence in Chicago
As federal agents kill and use extreme force in Chicago, their budget surges.
inthesetimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
As federal agents kill and use extreme force in Chicago, their budget surges.
What we’re seeing is the 13th largest army in the world unleashing violence in Chicago, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
What we’re seeing is the 13th largest army in the world unleashing violence in Chicago, writes @sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
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“If the immigration enforcement apparatus of the United States were its own national military, it would be the 13th most heavily funded in the world.“
- @sarahlazare.bsky.social & Lindsay Koshgarian, @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
- @sarahlazare.bsky.social & Lindsay Koshgarian, @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
The 13th Largest Army in World Is Unleashing Violence in Chicago
As federal agents kill and use extreme force in Chicago, their budget surges.
inthesetimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
“If the immigration enforcement apparatus of the United States were its own national military, it would be the 13th most heavily funded in the world.“
- @sarahlazare.bsky.social & Lindsay Koshgarian, @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
- @sarahlazare.bsky.social & Lindsay Koshgarian, @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
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NEW: Last week, Microsoft cut off services for the Israeli military after the Guardian exposed that they were being used for mass surveillance of Palestinians.
This historic win shows the joint power of good journalism and movement pressure.
@maximillianalvarez.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
This historic win shows the joint power of good journalism and movement pressure.
@maximillianalvarez.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
How Microsoft Workers Helped Halt a Major Contract With the Israeli Military
A grassroots campaign successfully pressured the tech monopoly to take an unprecedented step toward suspending its complicity in the Gaza genocide.
www.thenation.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NEW: Last week, Microsoft cut off services for the Israeli military after the Guardian exposed that they were being used for mass surveillance of Palestinians.
This historic win shows the joint power of good journalism and movement pressure.
@maximillianalvarez.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
This historic win shows the joint power of good journalism and movement pressure.
@maximillianalvarez.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
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NEW: Last night, a Trump-nominated federal judge in Oregon ruled that the president can't deploy National Guard troops to Oregon. This is a win against authoritarianism — and we need more like it.
Jon Queally in @truthout.org:
Jon Queally in @truthout.org:
Judge Blocks Trump From Sending National Guard Troops to Oregon — for Now
Gavin Newsom had challenged an order to send California troops, and warned that the US is on the “brink of martial law.”…
truthout.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NEW: Last night, a Trump-nominated federal judge in Oregon ruled that the president can't deploy National Guard troops to Oregon. This is a win against authoritarianism — and we need more like it.
Jon Queally in @truthout.org:
Jon Queally in @truthout.org:
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NEW: The Trump administration is quietly working to starve the VA and instead fund a privatized network, the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).
For rural veterans, the private sector presents even greater barriers to care than those in the VA, research shows:
For rural veterans, the private sector presents even greater barriers to care than those in the VA, research shows:
Privatizing the VA Will Be a Disaster for Rural Vets - OtherWords
Forcing millions of veterans out of the VA and into our crumbling rural hospitals will hurt both vets and their communities.
otherwords.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEW: The Trump administration is quietly working to starve the VA and instead fund a privatized network, the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).
For rural veterans, the private sector presents even greater barriers to care than those in the VA, research shows:
For rural veterans, the private sector presents even greater barriers to care than those in the VA, research shows:
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NEW: If the U.S. immigration enforcement apparatus were its own national military, it would be the 13th most heavily funded in the world. This bloated force is raining violence on Chicago.
@sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com:
@sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com:
The 13th Largest Army in World Is Unleashing Violence in Chicago
As federal agents kill and use extreme force in Chicago, their budget surges.
inthesetimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
NEW: If the U.S. immigration enforcement apparatus were its own national military, it would be the 13th most heavily funded in the world. This bloated force is raining violence on Chicago.
@sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com:
@sarahlazare.bsky.social and @lindsaykosh.bsky.social of @nationalpriorities.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com:
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Speaking to @inkstickmedia.com, a military officer in California warned about the increasing “MAGA-fication” he's seeing inside the military.
As Trump deploys troops to more cities, he says he's worried that some of his fellow soldiers have “softened at the idea of abusing their fellow people.”
As Trump deploys troops to more cities, he says he's worried that some of his fellow soldiers have “softened at the idea of abusing their fellow people.”
‘Let’s Go Bash Some Skulls’: Inside the Militarization of Trump’s America
As the Trump administration expands its push to militarize US cities, critics rail against the heavy-handed impact on marginalized groups.
inkstickmedia.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Speaking to @inkstickmedia.com, a military officer in California warned about the increasing “MAGA-fication” he's seeing inside the military.
As Trump deploys troops to more cities, he says he's worried that some of his fellow soldiers have “softened at the idea of abusing their fellow people.”
As Trump deploys troops to more cities, he says he's worried that some of his fellow soldiers have “softened at the idea of abusing their fellow people.”
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It is outrageous that the United States spends more on its military than the next 9 countries combined.
Imagine if we stopped spending half of the nearly $1 trillion Pentagon budget and invested it in healthcare, education, and housing instead.
Imagine if we stopped spending half of the nearly $1 trillion Pentagon budget and invested it in healthcare, education, and housing instead.
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
It is outrageous that the United States spends more on its military than the next 9 countries combined.
Imagine if we stopped spending half of the nearly $1 trillion Pentagon budget and invested it in healthcare, education, and housing instead.
Imagine if we stopped spending half of the nearly $1 trillion Pentagon budget and invested it in healthcare, education, and housing instead.