Robyn Swans
@robertaswans.bsky.social
Democracy for my grands! 🇺🇸💙 🇺🇦 Retired. Daughter of 23-yr-Navy vet officer (WWII). Worked as an admin, coordinator, and program mgr. for researchers, physicians, postdocs and medical residents. Nature/wildlife/science. Occam's razor.
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This is bullshit! What are the charges?
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
November 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This is bullshit! What are the charges?
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
📌 Border Patrol arrested two women for allegedly honking their car horn to alert others of the agents’ presence
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We need your help! But let me explain why:
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We need your help! But let me explain why:
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What Happens When The Government Loses Its Credibility: The Comey Prosecution open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
What Happens When The Government Loses Its Credibility: The Comey Prosecution
This is one of those long posts we occasionally have when a judge files a highly significant order.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
What Happens When The Government Loses Its Credibility: The Comey Prosecution open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
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So at the beginning of Nov Congress would have been paid, unless they specifically had their pay check held.
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
So at the beginning of Nov Congress would have been paid, unless they specifically had their pay check held.
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
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They weren't terrorists. They weren't cartel members. They had no fentanyl. And they weren't coming here.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. And a fourth was a down-on-his-luck bus driver.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
They weren't terrorists. They weren't cartel members. They had no fentanyl. And they weren't coming here.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
They were transporting cocaine. To Trinidad.
Most importantly, they were human beings.
And they were murdered.
By the government of the United States of America.
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“Mommy! Mommy! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!”
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Chicago residents say kids tear-gassed due to nearby immigration enforcement
A Chicago mother tells NBC News she and her 2-year-old were hit with a chemical agent. Many residents say the city wasn’t a “war zone”— until immigration agents swept through.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
“Mommy! Mommy! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!”
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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BREAKING: Major Republican cracks emerge as some member revolt against Mike Johnson, States sue to force Trump to fund SNAP, Trump asks military leaders to sign NDAs, and much more.
A major news update as Republicans break. Subscribe to support. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
A major news update as Republicans break. Subscribe to support. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
NEWS: Major Republican Cracks Emerge as Members Revolt Against Mike Johnson
Major Republican cracks emerge as some member revolt against Mike Johnson, States sue to force Trump to fund SNAP, Trump asks military leaders to sign NDAs, and much more.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: Major Republican cracks emerge as some member revolt against Mike Johnson, States sue to force Trump to fund SNAP, Trump asks military leaders to sign NDAs, and much more.
A major news update as Republicans break. Subscribe to support. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
A major news update as Republicans break. Subscribe to support. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity
October 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity
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Democracy Docket has a reporter in the courtroom covering the Texas redistricting hearing every single day. Meanwhile, the big legacy media is nowhere to be found.
At stake are 5 congressional seats. If this matters more than both sides journalism, become a DD subscriber today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
At stake are 5 congressional seats. If this matters more than both sides journalism, become a DD subscriber today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
October 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Democracy Docket has a reporter in the courtroom covering the Texas redistricting hearing every single day. Meanwhile, the big legacy media is nowhere to be found.
At stake are 5 congressional seats. If this matters more than both sides journalism, become a DD subscriber today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
At stake are 5 congressional seats. If this matters more than both sides journalism, become a DD subscriber today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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George Conway @gtconway.bsky.social on the Comey indictment: "This indictment is just quintessentially Trumpian: it is both breathtakingly corrupt, and mind-blowingly stupid."
September 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
George Conway @gtconway.bsky.social on the Comey indictment: "This indictment is just quintessentially Trumpian: it is both breathtakingly corrupt, and mind-blowingly stupid."
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Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube.
It would be a shame for you to share it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
It would be a shame for you to share it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
www.youtube.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube.
It would be a shame for you to share it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
It would be a shame for you to share it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
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Glad that Gov. Gavin Newsom is up for the fight and understands the danger.
September 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Glad that Gov. Gavin Newsom is up for the fight and understands the danger.
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Posted about 2 hours ago
Credit: @thedemcoalition.bsky.social
"Image description: The cruelty is the point.
Hundreds of thousands of poor Americans are poised to get their disability benefits cut, as the trump administration moves to reverse a Biden-era change."
Credit: @thedemcoalition.bsky.social
"Image description: The cruelty is the point.
Hundreds of thousands of poor Americans are poised to get their disability benefits cut, as the trump administration moves to reverse a Biden-era change."
September 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Posted about 2 hours ago
Credit: @thedemcoalition.bsky.social
"Image description: The cruelty is the point.
Hundreds of thousands of poor Americans are poised to get their disability benefits cut, as the trump administration moves to reverse a Biden-era change."
Credit: @thedemcoalition.bsky.social
"Image description: The cruelty is the point.
Hundreds of thousands of poor Americans are poised to get their disability benefits cut, as the trump administration moves to reverse a Biden-era change."
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Phang: Part of the reason the FBI has been showing this level of dysfunction is evidenced by the lawsuit filed yesterday by former FBI officials—what it shows is that the FBI has basically been hollowed out…
September 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Phang: Part of the reason the FBI has been showing this level of dysfunction is evidenced by the lawsuit filed yesterday by former FBI officials—what it shows is that the FBI has basically been hollowed out…
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Mike Johnson is totally committed to covering up the Trump/Epstein Files. No matter how many members of Congress from both parties want to see the full release Mike Johnson will never allow it to come to a vote. MAGA Mike is a major player in the Trump Epstein criminal coverup conspiracy
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
Mike Johnson makes clear that when Congress returns next week he's going to work tirelessly to cover up the Epstein files
August 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Mike Johnson is totally committed to covering up the Trump/Epstein Files. No matter how many members of Congress from both parties want to see the full release Mike Johnson will never allow it to come to a vote. MAGA Mike is a major player in the Trump Epstein criminal coverup conspiracy
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
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Corrupting economic statistics will change our economic reality. Here's how:
Tariffs raise prices. Social Security is indexed to inflation. If Trump tells a partisan BLS head to downplay inflation, seniors' social security checks won't keep up.
Rigged stats = stolen benefits.
Tariffs raise prices. Social Security is indexed to inflation. If Trump tells a partisan BLS head to downplay inflation, seniors' social security checks won't keep up.
Rigged stats = stolen benefits.
August 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Corrupting economic statistics will change our economic reality. Here's how:
Tariffs raise prices. Social Security is indexed to inflation. If Trump tells a partisan BLS head to downplay inflation, seniors' social security checks won't keep up.
Rigged stats = stolen benefits.
Tariffs raise prices. Social Security is indexed to inflation. If Trump tells a partisan BLS head to downplay inflation, seniors' social security checks won't keep up.
Rigged stats = stolen benefits.
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I will say it again.
No one is covering the GOP's redistricting scheme as closely, with as much context and analysis as Democracy Docket. Its team of 20 works around the clock to provide you independent pro-democracy news and information.
Support their work by signing up today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
No one is covering the GOP's redistricting scheme as closely, with as much context and analysis as Democracy Docket. Its team of 20 works around the clock to provide you independent pro-democracy news and information.
Support their work by signing up today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
August 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I will say it again.
No one is covering the GOP's redistricting scheme as closely, with as much context and analysis as Democracy Docket. Its team of 20 works around the clock to provide you independent pro-democracy news and information.
Support their work by signing up today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
No one is covering the GOP's redistricting scheme as closely, with as much context and analysis as Democracy Docket. Its team of 20 works around the clock to provide you independent pro-democracy news and information.
Support their work by signing up today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
Thanks for shoutout!
July 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thanks for shoutout!
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The farcical error is one of numerous recent examples of sloppiness by the department in recent months, as it has launched a sweeping effort to pressure states to hand over voter data that might show evidence of illegal voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sent Its Latest Demand For Voter Data to the Wrong Person
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The farcical error is one of numerous recent examples of sloppiness by the department in recent months, as it has launched a sweeping effort to pressure states to hand over voter data that might show evidence of illegal voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large
Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning
CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.
www.motherjones.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large
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We have been mapping and studying the known flood risks at Camp Mystic.
It turns out that not only was the camp in a flood zone, some cabins were located in areas that local county officials had deemed “extremely hazardous.”
Here is more of what we found.
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It turns out that not only was the camp in a flood zone, some cabins were located in areas that local county officials had deemed “extremely hazardous.”
Here is more of what we found.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We have been mapping and studying the known flood risks at Camp Mystic.
It turns out that not only was the camp in a flood zone, some cabins were located in areas that local county officials had deemed “extremely hazardous.”
Here is more of what we found.
🧵 1/9
It turns out that not only was the camp in a flood zone, some cabins were located in areas that local county officials had deemed “extremely hazardous.”
Here is more of what we found.
🧵 1/9
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Hundreds of layoffs are planned across the State Dept in the coming days, including much of the foreign & civil service. Do you work, or have you worked, at the agency? If so, we want to hear from you.
You can reach my reporters:
Brett Murphy on Signal at 508-523-5195
And @annamaria.bsky.social
You can reach my reporters:
Brett Murphy on Signal at 508-523-5195
And @annamaria.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Hundreds of layoffs are planned across the State Dept in the coming days, including much of the foreign & civil service. Do you work, or have you worked, at the agency? If so, we want to hear from you.
You can reach my reporters:
Brett Murphy on Signal at 508-523-5195
And @annamaria.bsky.social
You can reach my reporters:
Brett Murphy on Signal at 508-523-5195
And @annamaria.bsky.social