Objectsatrest
@objectsatrest.bsky.social
Public Librarian. Former English teacher. Fan of jazz, naps, and one very demanding Chiweenie.
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Masha Gessen, who lived under Russia’s secret police, is sounding the alarm: the U.S. is now echoing those same authoritarian patterns. Raids, surveillance, fear tactics—it’s not theoretical anymore.
We are watching a police state take root in real time.
#OnYourSide
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Masha Gessen, who lived under Russia’s secret police, is sounding the alarm: the U.S. is now echoing those same authoritarian patterns. Raids, surveillance, fear tactics—it’s not theoretical anymore.
We are watching a police state take root in real time.
#OnYourSide
@mashagessen.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Masha Gessen, who lived under Russia’s secret police, is sounding the alarm: the U.S. is now echoing those same authoritarian patterns. Raids, surveillance, fear tactics—it’s not theoretical anymore.
We are watching a police state take root in real time.
#OnYourSide
@mashagessen.bsky.social
Masha Gessen, who lived under Russia’s secret police, is sounding the alarm: the U.S. is now echoing those same authoritarian patterns. Raids, surveillance, fear tactics—it’s not theoretical anymore.
We are watching a police state take root in real time.
#OnYourSide
@mashagessen.bsky.social
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so, arresting judges should be more than enough reason for complete obstruction at in the house and senate. complete obstruction. anything you can do. interrupt proceedings, deny consent, holds on nominations.
everything.
everything.
April 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
so, arresting judges should be more than enough reason for complete obstruction at in the house and senate. complete obstruction. anything you can do. interrupt proceedings, deny consent, holds on nominations.
everything.
everything.
The Trump Administration is desperate to have this case dismissed
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STATEMENT: Federal Funding for Libraries Makes it Case in Court
The Trump Administration is attempting to have this case dismissed based on standing.
www.everylibrary.org
April 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Trump Administration is desperate to have this case dismissed
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This won't be limited to just autism. They're building the panopticon to track anyone with any "undesirable" illness. This is eugenics, full stop.
April 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This won't be limited to just autism. They're building the panopticon to track anyone with any "undesirable" illness. This is eugenics, full stop.
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Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY):
“Mr. Abrego Garcia must be returned immediately before he is killed in one of the most dangerous prisons in the world. Enough with the fake bravado. This is not America. The Supreme Court must aggressively enforce its order immediately.”
“Mr. Abrego Garcia must be returned immediately before he is killed in one of the most dangerous prisons in the world. Enough with the fake bravado. This is not America. The Supreme Court must aggressively enforce its order immediately.”
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY):
“Mr. Abrego Garcia must be returned immediately before he is killed in one of the most dangerous prisons in the world. Enough with the fake bravado. This is not America. The Supreme Court must aggressively enforce its order immediately.”
“Mr. Abrego Garcia must be returned immediately before he is killed in one of the most dangerous prisons in the world. Enough with the fake bravado. This is not America. The Supreme Court must aggressively enforce its order immediately.”
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I think that next year, ten thousand news cycles from now, "Republicans only know how to break things, not how to make things or fix things" is going to be an effective Democratic message.*
*if we're alive
*if we're alive
March 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I think that next year, ten thousand news cycles from now, "Republicans only know how to break things, not how to make things or fix things" is going to be an effective Democratic message.*
*if we're alive
*if we're alive
President Donald J. Trump appointed Keith E. Sonderling as Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), raising significant concerns for the nation’s library and museum communities.
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Statement on the Appointment of Keith E. Sonderling as Acting Director of IMLS
IMLS's mission must remain nonpartisan and nonpolitical and aligned with the statutory framework established by Congress.
www.everylibrary.org
March 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
President Donald J. Trump appointed Keith E. Sonderling as Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), raising significant concerns for the nation’s library and museum communities.
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Their job is to **identify American soldiers** killed in combat and Trump has told them to stand down and stop their work.
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
DOGE’s $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup
The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America’s sprawling bureaucracy.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Their job is to **identify American soldiers** killed in combat and Trump has told them to stand down and stop their work.
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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PLEASE: Watch what happened in Coeur d'Alene Idaho today. This is fascism. Unmarked cops. 1A violations. RESIST.
February 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
PLEASE: Watch what happened in Coeur d'Alene Idaho today. This is fascism. Unmarked cops. 1A violations. RESIST.
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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
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Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
January 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.
Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.