Denise Ortega
@ortega-designs.bsky.social
Latina small business owner. Proud Democrat. 🇺🇸🇲🇽
The inhumanity of man is full on full blown evil madness in broad daylight! Morbidly obese men in jeggings and worn out tshirts, not carrying any badges or identifying markings, forcing people to the ground and beating them repeatedly and viciously while pinned to the sidewalk by at least 3 men.😡😡😡
“He has always worked hard to put food on the table for us and my mom,” said Alejandro. “He was always careful and always did his taxes on time. He never caused any problems and he is known as a kind and helping person by everyone in our community.” santanero.org/2025/06/21/l...
Landscaper violently detained by agents in Santa Ana has three Marine sons; detained without food or medical aid
A Tustin landscaper has been identified by his eldest Marine vet son after he was violently detained by immigration agents in Santa Ana.
santanero.org
June 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The inhumanity of man is full on full blown evil madness in broad daylight! Morbidly obese men in jeggings and worn out tshirts, not carrying any badges or identifying markings, forcing people to the ground and beating them repeatedly and viciously while pinned to the sidewalk by at least 3 men.😡😡😡
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Trans rights are being targeted and taken, in the military and all over the US. We need to use the privileges, skills, and abilities we have to advocate for and support them.
so off that Supreme Court decision, we offer you a guide on how to advocate for trans rights in your community:
How to Advocate for Trans Rights in Your Community
Want to push back against the bigoted attacks targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people? Here are specific ways you can help—with your time, money, and everyday actions.
www.wired.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trans rights are being targeted and taken, in the military and all over the US. We need to use the privileges, skills, and abilities we have to advocate for and support them.
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A Rhode Island federal judge seemed likely Wednesday to block the U.S. Department of Transportation’s move to yank billions in congressional funding for bridges, roads and airport projects if Democrat-led states, including Colorado, do not partake in federal immigration enforcement.
Judge grills Trump DOJ on order tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement | Colorado Newsline
The lawsuit brought by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenges an April directive from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
coloradonewsline.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A Rhode Island federal judge seemed likely Wednesday to block the U.S. Department of Transportation’s move to yank billions in congressional funding for bridges, roads and airport projects if Democrat-led states, including Colorado, do not partake in federal immigration enforcement.
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The radicals on this Court will have the blood of my community forever on their hands. Many teens would rather end their own lives than live other than as they truly are. The justices know this, and yet the majority greenlights this medical restriction, which is steeped in bigotry, animus (1/2)
June 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The radicals on this Court will have the blood of my community forever on their hands. Many teens would rather end their own lives than live other than as they truly are. The justices know this, and yet the majority greenlights this medical restriction, which is steeped in bigotry, animus (1/2)
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U.S. bankruptcy Trustee Christopher Murray has filed three suits accusing Infowars host Alex Jones of hiding millions of dollars in cash and property. https://n.pr/3STi0x3
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones accused of hiding money from Sandy Hook families
U.S. bankruptcy Trustee Christopher Murray has filed three suits accusing Infowars host Alex Jones of hiding millions of dollars in cash and property.
n.pr
June 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
U.S. bankruptcy Trustee Christopher Murray has filed three suits accusing Infowars host Alex Jones of hiding millions of dollars in cash and property. https://n.pr/3STi0x3
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Took a deep dive into the alleged Minnesota assassin's religious background....from his spiritual awakening in a vegetable canning factory.... to his enrollment at a charismatic christian bible school in Dallas, and found evidence linking him to christian nationalism
www.wired.com/story/christ...
www.wired.com/story/christ...
The Minnesota Shooting Suspect's Background Suggests Deep Ties to Christian Nationalism
Experts say that the suspect in the shootings of Democratic Minnesota lawmakers this weekend showed clear ties to forms of so-called charismatic Christianity that views abortion as a sacrifice to demo...
www.wired.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Took a deep dive into the alleged Minnesota assassin's religious background....from his spiritual awakening in a vegetable canning factory.... to his enrollment at a charismatic christian bible school in Dallas, and found evidence linking him to christian nationalism
www.wired.com/story/christ...
www.wired.com/story/christ...
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This is beyond cruel, especially for young folks who are going through it. Cutting off LGBTQ+ youth from specialized suicide prevention help is a death sentence disguised as bureaucracy.
Shame on every official who signed off on this. You’re not protecting children, you’re abandoning them.
Shame on every official who signed off on this. You’re not protecting children, you’re abandoning them.
June 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is beyond cruel, especially for young folks who are going through it. Cutting off LGBTQ+ youth from specialized suicide prevention help is a death sentence disguised as bureaucracy.
Shame on every official who signed off on this. You’re not protecting children, you’re abandoning them.
Shame on every official who signed off on this. You’re not protecting children, you’re abandoning them.
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Setting the record straight:
Trump’s lawyers argue the Guard must stay under federal control to keep the peace in L.A. That’s a lie!
There’s no insurrection, no chaos, no crisis California can’t handle.
This is about control: flexing on LA as an example, targeting immigrants & testing the limits.
Trump’s lawyers argue the Guard must stay under federal control to keep the peace in L.A. That’s a lie!
There’s no insurrection, no chaos, no crisis California can’t handle.
This is about control: flexing on LA as an example, targeting immigrants & testing the limits.
June 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Setting the record straight:
Trump’s lawyers argue the Guard must stay under federal control to keep the peace in L.A. That’s a lie!
There’s no insurrection, no chaos, no crisis California can’t handle.
This is about control: flexing on LA as an example, targeting immigrants & testing the limits.
Trump’s lawyers argue the Guard must stay under federal control to keep the peace in L.A. That’s a lie!
There’s no insurrection, no chaos, no crisis California can’t handle.
This is about control: flexing on LA as an example, targeting immigrants & testing the limits.
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There is no place in a modern democracy for Winsome Sears’ shocking and violent rhetoric referencing the use of weapons and calling voters “the enemy” immediately following the MN shootings. She must immediately and unequivocally denounce these incendiary and irresponsible remarks. #VAGov
Brady Campaign Responds to Shocking, Violent Rhetoric of Virginia…
Learn about our endorsed candidates who are committed to helping free America from gun violence.
elections.bradyunited.org
June 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
There is no place in a modern democracy for Winsome Sears’ shocking and violent rhetoric referencing the use of weapons and calling voters “the enemy” immediately following the MN shootings. She must immediately and unequivocally denounce these incendiary and irresponsible remarks. #VAGov
😂😂😂 My forever memory of that damn stupid parade will be those squeaky tanks!!
All those billions of dollars and the US Army doesn't have $10.89 for a can of WD-40 for its squeaky little tanks.
June 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
😂😂😂 My forever memory of that damn stupid parade will be those squeaky tanks!!
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The union representing more than 27,000 state employees in Colorado announced Monday it is joining a whistleblower lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social
Immigration advocates slam Polis over ICE policy as union joins whistleblower lawsuit | Colorado Newsline
The union representing more than 27,000 state employees in Colorado announced it is joining a whistleblower lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis.
coloradonewsline.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The union representing more than 27,000 state employees in Colorado announced Monday it is joining a whistleblower lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis.
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social
By @brumerdelilah.bsky.social
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ABC News has cut ties with its senior national correspondent Terry Moran after he posted that Stephen Miller is a “world-class hater” who “eats his hate.”
Kudos to Moran for having the courage to speak the truth — and screw ABC News for not standing behind him and backing his right to free speech.
Kudos to Moran for having the courage to speak the truth — and screw ABC News for not standing behind him and backing his right to free speech.
ABC Boots Star Anchor for Saying Miller ‘Eats His Hate’
The move comes two days after Moran was suspended over an X post.
www.thedailybeast.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
ABC News has cut ties with its senior national correspondent Terry Moran after he posted that Stephen Miller is a “world-class hater” who “eats his hate.”
Kudos to Moran for having the courage to speak the truth — and screw ABC News for not standing behind him and backing his right to free speech.
Kudos to Moran for having the courage to speak the truth — and screw ABC News for not standing behind him and backing his right to free speech.
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She "ultimately lost part of her reproductive system after being discharged without any help from her hometown emergency room for her dangerous ectopic pregnancy"
Fuck you, forced birthers:
apnews.com/article/abor...
Fuck you, forced birthers:
apnews.com/article/abor...
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
A federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law.
apnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
She "ultimately lost part of her reproductive system after being discharged without any help from her hometown emergency room for her dangerous ectopic pregnancy"
Fuck you, forced birthers:
apnews.com/article/abor...
Fuck you, forced birthers:
apnews.com/article/abor...
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The president did not invoke the Insurrection Act yesterday. He’s instead relying on a theory of inherent constitutional power that is far more limited, explains Chris Mirasola. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The National Guard in Los Angeles
The president hasn’t invoked the Insurrection Act. He’s instead relying on a theory of inherent constitutional power that is far more limited.
www.lawfaremedia.org
June 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The president did not invoke the Insurrection Act yesterday. He’s instead relying on a theory of inherent constitutional power that is far more limited, explains Chris Mirasola. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
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As two billionaires have a messy public feud, remember this:
Republicans are hellbent on taking away health care & food assistance from working people to give a massive tax break to the wealthiest Americans.
Don't get distracted.
Republicans are hellbent on taking away health care & food assistance from working people to give a massive tax break to the wealthiest Americans.
Don't get distracted.
Trump and Musk feud explodes online and turns personal
The world's most powerful man richest man are lobbing threats and insults on their rival social media platforms, sparked by disagreements over Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
www.nbcnews.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
As two billionaires have a messy public feud, remember this:
Republicans are hellbent on taking away health care & food assistance from working people to give a massive tax break to the wealthiest Americans.
Don't get distracted.
Republicans are hellbent on taking away health care & food assistance from working people to give a massive tax break to the wealthiest Americans.
Don't get distracted.
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NEW: Palantir threatened to call police on @wired.com reporter @carolinehaskins.bsky.social and kicked out other journalists from a recent conference following reports of the data analytics firm's work with the Trump administration. @carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports www.wired.com/story/palant...
Palantir Is Going on Defense
Palantir threatened to call police on a WIRED reporter and kicked out other journalists from a recent conference following reports of the data analytics firm's work with the Trump administration.
www.wired.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW: Palantir threatened to call police on @wired.com reporter @carolinehaskins.bsky.social and kicked out other journalists from a recent conference following reports of the data analytics firm's work with the Trump administration. @carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports www.wired.com/story/palant...
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While President Trump spends millions of taxpayer dollars to throw himself a birthday party, we’re taking to the streets.
Fight the administration’s abuses of power with us on June 14. Find a rally near you.
www.nokings.org#map/?utm_sou...
Fight the administration’s abuses of power with us on June 14. Find a rally near you.
www.nokings.org#map/?utm_sou...
June 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
While President Trump spends millions of taxpayer dollars to throw himself a birthday party, we’re taking to the streets.
Fight the administration’s abuses of power with us on June 14. Find a rally near you.
www.nokings.org#map/?utm_sou...
Fight the administration’s abuses of power with us on June 14. Find a rally near you.
www.nokings.org#map/?utm_sou...
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Trump's Paramount lawsuit is "ridiculously frivolous," @seth-stern.bsky.social told @latimes.com.
"This is so transparently an abuse of power — a shakedown."
"This is so transparently an abuse of power — a shakedown."
Why Paramount's efforts to settle Trump's lawsuit have drawn mounting political heat
Two California Democrats have proposed a hearing to review Paramount Global's efforts to settle Trump's $20-billion lawsuit. 'I haven’t seen a president act in this brazen of a manner,' said state Se...
www.latimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Trump's Paramount lawsuit is "ridiculously frivolous," @seth-stern.bsky.social told @latimes.com.
"This is so transparently an abuse of power — a shakedown."
"This is so transparently an abuse of power — a shakedown."
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🧵We feds are all struggling desperately with this question: do I stay and keep fighting or am I becoming complicit in a fascist regime?
We commend the bravery of our dear colleague Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos who resigned today in protest of the changes made to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
We commend the bravery of our dear colleague Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos who resigned today in protest of the changes made to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
June 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Plaintiff’s name is a worthy slap at the administration, all on it’s own.
1/ New lawsuit takes direct aim at US-El Salvador rendition agreement.
Among strongest arguments: Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments.⤵️
CECOT is punishment (without trial)
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights vs. Department of State
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Among strongest arguments: Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments.⤵️
CECOT is punishment (without trial)
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights vs. Department of State
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
June 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Plaintiff’s name is a worthy slap at the administration, all on it’s own.
This is the ONLY issue worth pursuing in this asinine cat fight!
June 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is the ONLY issue worth pursuing in this asinine cat fight!
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Wow: Musk calls for Trump to be impeached
Musk calls for Trump to be impeached and replaced with Vance.
June 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Wow: Musk calls for Trump to be impeached
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Phang: There’s a Texas Tribune article that reveals that the Trump administration knew the vast majority of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants sent to CECOT in mid-March had not been convicted of crimes in the U.S.—even though the administration wanted to label them as terrorists before deporting them.
June 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Phang: There’s a Texas Tribune article that reveals that the Trump administration knew the vast majority of the 238 Venezuelan immigrants sent to CECOT in mid-March had not been convicted of crimes in the U.S.—even though the administration wanted to label them as terrorists before deporting them.
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New research by @fwd.us found that people with an immediate family member in prison spend over $4,000 every year on their loved one who is incarcerated.
Our families deserve better.
Our families deserve better.
The true cost of prisons and jails is higher than many realize, researchers say
A new report tries to capture the true cost of incarceration to families of people behind bars. It found it costs them around $350 billion every year — almost four times the government's estimate for ...
www.npr.org
June 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
New research by @fwd.us found that people with an immediate family member in prison spend over $4,000 every year on their loved one who is incarcerated.
Our families deserve better.
Our families deserve better.
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"When the students poured into Tiananmen Square, the Chinese government almost blew it. Then they were vicious, they were horrible, but they put it down with strength. That shows you the power of strength." -- Donald Trump, 1990
36 years on, and the Chinese government still seeks to erase the memory of the June 1989 #TiananmenMassacre.
World leaders should renew pressure on Beijing to acknowledge the Tiananmen Massacre and provide reparations to victims' families. bit.ly/3FjDLD6
World leaders should renew pressure on Beijing to acknowledge the Tiananmen Massacre and provide reparations to victims' families. bit.ly/3FjDLD6
June 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"When the students poured into Tiananmen Square, the Chinese government almost blew it. Then they were vicious, they were horrible, but they put it down with strength. That shows you the power of strength." -- Donald Trump, 1990