@rtoporek.bsky.social
All kinds of terrible consequences for low income students, public universities and the communities they serve.
June 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
All kinds of terrible consequences for low income students, public universities and the communities they serve.
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“We know not to open the gate unless a valid warrant is presented”
Knowing your rights is CRUCIAL to fighting against possible manipulation from ICE agents. Thanks to workers and allies, this Central Valley raid was thwarted. www.sfgate.com/centralcoast...
Knowing your rights is CRUCIAL to fighting against possible manipulation from ICE agents. Thanks to workers and allies, this Central Valley raid was thwarted. www.sfgate.com/centralcoast...
Potential ICE raid thwarted at Central Calif. strawberry packing facility
In Ventura County, a gatekeeper at a strawberry packing facility turned back ICE agents during a potential daytime raid.
www.sfgate.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“We know not to open the gate unless a valid warrant is presented”
Knowing your rights is CRUCIAL to fighting against possible manipulation from ICE agents. Thanks to workers and allies, this Central Valley raid was thwarted. www.sfgate.com/centralcoast...
Knowing your rights is CRUCIAL to fighting against possible manipulation from ICE agents. Thanks to workers and allies, this Central Valley raid was thwarted. www.sfgate.com/centralcoast...
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I KNOW MY RIGHTS!
Second-try: Graphic-based KYR card for literacy level students created with ChatGPT based of the
@the-ilrc.bsky.social red cards.
#literacy #kyr #KnowYouRights #immigrants
Second-try: Graphic-based KYR card for literacy level students created with ChatGPT based of the
@the-ilrc.bsky.social red cards.
#literacy #kyr #KnowYouRights #immigrants
May 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I KNOW MY RIGHTS!
Second-try: Graphic-based KYR card for literacy level students created with ChatGPT based of the
@the-ilrc.bsky.social red cards.
#literacy #kyr #KnowYouRights #immigrants
Second-try: Graphic-based KYR card for literacy level students created with ChatGPT based of the
@the-ilrc.bsky.social red cards.
#literacy #kyr #KnowYouRights #immigrants
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Walmart Boycott - April 7
Nationwide Walmart boycott planned for April 7: What to know
A post on The People's Union USA website says: "This isn't just about skipping a store. It's about conscious spending and it's about discipline."
www.newsweek.com
April 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Walmart Boycott - April 7
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The longer the government detains Mahmoud Khalil, the longer all of our free speech rights are in jeopardy.
In a Courtroom Friday, I Saw Firsthand Just How Abnormal This Moment Has Become
The mundane cruelty of the new Trump years.
slate.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The longer the government detains Mahmoud Khalil, the longer all of our free speech rights are in jeopardy.
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Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez is one of the most compelling organizers in the labor movement.
One of the very moving parts of my interview with Edgar Franks, Lelo's comrade and political director of his union, for @truthout.org.
One of the very moving parts of my interview with Edgar Franks, Lelo's comrade and political director of his union, for @truthout.org.
April 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez is one of the most compelling organizers in the labor movement.
One of the very moving parts of my interview with Edgar Franks, Lelo's comrade and political director of his union, for @truthout.org.
One of the very moving parts of my interview with Edgar Franks, Lelo's comrade and political director of his union, for @truthout.org.
Some days, just need a little encouragement and hope: cpnn-world.org/new/?p=36389
Resistance is alive and well in the United States | CPNN
cpnn-world.org
April 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Some days, just need a little encouragement and hope: cpnn-world.org/new/?p=36389
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This should chill everyone in this country to the bone. All she did was write an OpEd the administration didn’t like. This is fascistic suppression of free speech.
March 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This should chill everyone in this country to the bone. All she did was write an OpEd the administration didn’t like. This is fascistic suppression of free speech.
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The court will consider a South Carolina policy preventing people from using Medicaid at clinics that provide abortions.
Trump Wants to “Defund” Planned Parenthood — This SCOTUS Case May Help Him Do It
The court will consider a South Carolina policy preventing people from using Medicaid at clinics that provide abortions.
buff.ly
March 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The court will consider a South Carolina policy preventing people from using Medicaid at clinics that provide abortions.
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Our grocery bills are already high – and Trump’s economic plans will make them even worse. https://youtu.be/9EXi6xyOXSk?si=XL37B_ePK1WqEH3b
Trump Lied About Grocery Prices
Trump seems to have given up on making groceries cheaper. Wasn't that what the entire election was supposedly about?
youtu.be
March 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Our grocery bills are already high – and Trump’s economic plans will make them even worse. https://youtu.be/9EXi6xyOXSk?si=XL37B_ePK1WqEH3b
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FEDERAL SPENDING SURGES
Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
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Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
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Despite Musk’s claims, Trump administration spending on pace to surpass Biden’s
The U.S. Treasury is on pace to spend 7.4% more in 2025 than last year.
www.marketwatch.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
FEDERAL SPENDING SURGES
Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
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Despite chaos caused by Trump, Musk, and DOGE, federal spending is on pace to come in 7.4% higher this year than last.
The federal government has spent $1.893 trillion in 2025 as of March 26, compared to $1.763 trillion at the same date last year.
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If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.
March 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.
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After mass firings, the IRS will be forced to close audits of wealthy taxpayers.
Audits of rich individuals and corporations will soon be closed — without action — due to a lack of personnel to complete them.
Millions upon millions in revenue will be lost.
“All of a sudden, these cases…
Audits of rich individuals and corporations will soon be closed — without action — due to a lack of personnel to complete them.
Millions upon millions in revenue will be lost.
“All of a sudden, these cases…
March 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
After mass firings, the IRS will be forced to close audits of wealthy taxpayers.
Audits of rich individuals and corporations will soon be closed — without action — due to a lack of personnel to complete them.
Millions upon millions in revenue will be lost.
“All of a sudden, these cases…
Audits of rich individuals and corporations will soon be closed — without action — due to a lack of personnel to complete them.
Millions upon millions in revenue will be lost.
“All of a sudden, these cases…
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The Trump regime and DOGE are rolling out this playbook to attack Social Security — one of the most popular and effective government programs.
They're deliberately sabotaging it by firing SSA workers and cutting services.
Why? Because they don't want it to work.
They're deliberately sabotaging it by firing SSA workers and cutting services.
Why? Because they don't want it to work.
March 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Trump regime and DOGE are rolling out this playbook to attack Social Security — one of the most popular and effective government programs.
They're deliberately sabotaging it by firing SSA workers and cutting services.
Why? Because they don't want it to work.
They're deliberately sabotaging it by firing SSA workers and cutting services.
Why? Because they don't want it to work.
Call your reps and senators now to let them know how harmful this will be
March 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Call your reps and senators now to let them know how harmful this will be
Remember that Energy Transfer Partners is made up of many investing companies. Look at where you shop and where you invest your money. Are you contributing to ETP?
March 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Remember that Energy Transfer Partners is made up of many investing companies. Look at where you shop and where you invest your money. Are you contributing to ETP?
Outrageously oppressive for EVERYONE
New Arkansas Bill Could Penalize Haircuts for Transgender Minors
www.transvitae.com/n...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.transvitae.com/n...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
New Arkansas Bill Could Penalize Haircuts for Transgender Minors
A new Arkansas bill could let people sue over trans kids’ haircuts, pronoun use, and clothing. Critics call it a shocking attack on self-expression.
www.transvitae.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Outrageously oppressive for EVERYONE
Important research for anyone who cares about the well-being of our communities and families. www.cnn.com/2025/03/17/h...
Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows | CNN
A new study shows the positive impact gender-affirming hormone therapy, or GAHT, can have on the depression rates for transgender adults.
www.cnn.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Important research for anyone who cares about the well-being of our communities and families. www.cnn.com/2025/03/17/h...
This is dangerous and will harm millions of students and future students as well as the viability of this country.
March 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is dangerous and will harm millions of students and future students as well as the viability of this country.
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NEW: We have more details on the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and activist arrested by the Department of Homeland Security almost one week ago.
Here's what you need to know🧵
Here's what you need to know🧵
The horrific details of Mahmoud Khalil’s detainment
Khalil's lawyers "have reason to believe" the White House is involved.
www.motherjones.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW: We have more details on the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and activist arrested by the Department of Homeland Security almost one week ago.
Here's what you need to know🧵
Here's what you need to know🧵
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Collaborators with the fascists.
March 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Collaborators with the fascists.
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Menstruation Study Defunded Over a Single Mention of Trans Men
www.transvitae.com/m...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.transvitae.com/m...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Menstruation Study Defunded Over a Single Mention of Trans Men
A study on safer menstrual products was defunded after conservatives falsely claimed it focused on trans men. Politics won—science and public health lost.
www.transvitae.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Menstruation Study Defunded Over a Single Mention of Trans Men
www.transvitae.com/m...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.transvitae.com/m...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA