Skeptical Arrow
@skepticalarrow.bsky.social
Progressive Democrat. MS/HS Teacher. Advocate for voting rights, civil rights & gun control.
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Assasinations of state senators is NOT common. Maybe if our intelligence agencies and military were doing their jobs, tracking threats online for example, this may have been avoided. Instead, they’re tracking Jose’s bodega and Jesus’s fruit stand #FAIL
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What we know about the attack on two Minnesota lawmakers - BBC News
The attack on two Minnesota state lawmakers in their homes was described as politically motivated.
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June 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Assasinations of state senators is NOT common. Maybe if our intelligence agencies and military were doing their jobs, tracking threats online for example, this may have been avoided. Instead, they’re tracking Jose’s bodega and Jesus’s fruit stand #FAIL
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A right-winger -- a registered Republican, a Trump voter, an evangelical anti-abortion activist -- assassinates a Democratic official.
Republicans respond by blaming the left.
Democrats respond by blaming ... no one.
Republicans respond by blaming the left.
Democrats respond by blaming ... no one.
The words “Republican,” “right wing,” or “Christian nationalist” aren’t uttered. The “political extremists” aren’t defined.
If you can’t name the enemy I don’t see how you can fight it, or beat it.
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If you can’t name the enemy I don’t see how you can fight it, or beat it.
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The culture of violence that has been created by political extremists in this country must end.
June 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A right-winger -- a registered Republican, a Trump voter, an evangelical anti-abortion activist -- assassinates a Democratic official.
Republicans respond by blaming the left.
Democrats respond by blaming ... no one.
Republicans respond by blaming the left.
Democrats respond by blaming ... no one.
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The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
June 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
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NEW: Here is my weekly update on democracy and what to expect in the coming week in court. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH_M...
TUESDAY: Appeals Court Hears California's Request to Block Trump's Control of National Guard
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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June 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NEW: Here is my weekly update on democracy and what to expect in the coming week in court. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH_M...
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the accuracy of this
one of the really challenging asymmetries in american politics is that democrats are asked to answer for the actions of every single hypothetical democratic voter in the country but republican lawmakers are not even asked about the behavior of their own elected peers
i would like some political reporter - any political reporter - to get one of the following reps on the record about mike lee and bernie moreno's comments:
- brad finstad
- tom emmer
- michelle fischbach
- pete stauber
both finstad and emmer served with her. ask them what they think of these lies.
- brad finstad
- tom emmer
- michelle fischbach
- pete stauber
both finstad and emmer served with her. ask them what they think of these lies.
June 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
the accuracy of this
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Over 11 million people protested yesterday.
If we can bring that same energy to the ballot box next November, we’ll take back the House, the Senate, and finally hold this administration accountable.
Will you chip in to help us engage Gen Z in the fight?
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If we can bring that same energy to the ballot box next November, we’ll take back the House, the Senate, and finally hold this administration accountable.
Will you chip in to help us engage Gen Z in the fight?
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I just gave to Voters of Tomorrow PAC
I just gave to Voters of Tomorrow PAC
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June 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Over 11 million people protested yesterday.
If we can bring that same energy to the ballot box next November, we’ll take back the House, the Senate, and finally hold this administration accountable.
Will you chip in to help us engage Gen Z in the fight?
secure.actblue.com/donate/futur...
If we can bring that same energy to the ballot box next November, we’ll take back the House, the Senate, and finally hold this administration accountable.
Will you chip in to help us engage Gen Z in the fight?
secure.actblue.com/donate/futur...
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The white South Africans "refugees" are learning the same lesson that anyone who trusted Donald Trump has learned, just more quickly.
FYI...
"The woman said of the “refugees”: “They were understanding that they would be arriving here for complete assistance. People thought they would be arriving at a house, a job, medical insurance, and other things. It isn’t that way at all."
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"The woman said of the “refugees”: “They were understanding that they would be arriving here for complete assistance. People thought they would be arriving at a house, a job, medical insurance, and other things. It isn’t that way at all."
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'No food, job or phones': Afrikaner 'refugee' family 'stranded' in US
American Dream? An Afrikaner 'refugee' family has been left without assistance, including food, after arriving in the US...
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June 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The white South Africans "refugees" are learning the same lesson that anyone who trusted Donald Trump has learned, just more quickly.
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political press is doing a real disservice by basically not reporting the nuances of public opinion on deportations, and creating the appearance that most americans support the stephen miller-style gestapo tactics
Should we deport people who have lived here for many years without committing any crimes? 61% no, 24% yes.
Should we should deport people as quickly as possible even if it means more mistakes, or do our best to make no mistakes even if it takes longer?
Quickly: 19%
Minimize mistakes: 74%
Should we should deport people as quickly as possible even if it means more mistakes, or do our best to make no mistakes even if it takes longer?
Quickly: 19%
Minimize mistakes: 74%
June 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
political press is doing a real disservice by basically not reporting the nuances of public opinion on deportations, and creating the appearance that most americans support the stephen miller-style gestapo tactics
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Trump’s racism knows no bounds. He said Sen Alex Padilla “looked like an illegal” while Padilla was handcuffed & clearly identified. That’s not a mistake—it’s a full-throated endorsement of racial profiling, state violence, & white supremacy. Keep calling out his vile rhetoric. tinyurl.com/y5ed6axt
Trump Is Calling Handcuffed Senator Vile Racial Slur: Author
The president found a way to justify the assault on Sen. Padilla in calls to confidants.
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June 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Trump’s racism knows no bounds. He said Sen Alex Padilla “looked like an illegal” while Padilla was handcuffed & clearly identified. That’s not a mistake—it’s a full-throated endorsement of racial profiling, state violence, & white supremacy. Keep calling out his vile rhetoric. tinyurl.com/y5ed6axt
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We hear you Auburn
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We hear you Auburn. The rural town of Auburn CA broke out singing "Do You Hear The People Song?" one of the most recognizable songs from Les Miserables. A powerful song of resistance and fighting back...
TikTok video by Placer County Democrats
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June 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We hear you Auburn
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Worth noting that Tea Party protests were over theoretical, imaginary, future forms of oppression, not anything happening in the, what's it called, real world.
About the closest they came to first-hand oppression was some folks were allowed to get married and poor people received healthcare.
About the closest they came to first-hand oppression was some folks were allowed to get married and poor people received healthcare.
The Tea Party protests in April 2009 had about a third of a million people involved, and the political media treated it like a game changer for the Obama presidency.
The No Kings rallies were AT LEAST ten times bigger than the Tea Party protests. Will the press keep pretending Trump is popular?
The No Kings rallies were AT LEAST ten times bigger than the Tea Party protests. Will the press keep pretending Trump is popular?
Based on crowd-sourced records of No Kings Day event turnout, and extrapolating for the cities where we don't have data yet, it looks like roughly 4-6 million people protested Trump across the U.S. yesterday. That's nearly 2% of the U.S. pop!
Mobilized anti-Trump resistance is exceeding 2017 levels
Mobilized anti-Trump resistance is exceeding 2017 levels
June 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Worth noting that Tea Party protests were over theoretical, imaginary, future forms of oppression, not anything happening in the, what's it called, real world.
About the closest they came to first-hand oppression was some folks were allowed to get married and poor people received healthcare.
About the closest they came to first-hand oppression was some folks were allowed to get married and poor people received healthcare.
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Home is here.
Dreamers enrich our communities, contribute to our economy, and make our country better. They’re Americans in every way that counts.
For 13 years, DACA has changed lives. We must continue fighting for permanent protections and pathways to citizenship.
Dreamers enrich our communities, contribute to our economy, and make our country better. They’re Americans in every way that counts.
For 13 years, DACA has changed lives. We must continue fighting for permanent protections and pathways to citizenship.
June 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Home is here.
Dreamers enrich our communities, contribute to our economy, and make our country better. They’re Americans in every way that counts.
For 13 years, DACA has changed lives. We must continue fighting for permanent protections and pathways to citizenship.
Dreamers enrich our communities, contribute to our economy, and make our country better. They’re Americans in every way that counts.
For 13 years, DACA has changed lives. We must continue fighting for permanent protections and pathways to citizenship.
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June 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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NO KINGS in Roseville, CA
Great crowd and supportive motorists!
Great crowd and supportive motorists!
June 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
NO KINGS in Roseville, CA
Great crowd and supportive motorists!
Great crowd and supportive motorists!
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After the assassination, murder, and attempted murder in Minnesota, the Dem governor — who was also reportedly also on the alleged killer’s hit list — urged his state’s people not to go out to the No King’s protest, fearing that the gunman would target them as well. People showed up in droves anyway
June 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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There a reason the protests are being covered differently from the Tea Party
The Tea Party was a front for the wealth class that owns the media and were used to demonize necessary reform
These protests were democratic and populist, which the wealth class and its media opposes
Hope that helps
The Tea Party was a front for the wealth class that owns the media and were used to demonize necessary reform
These protests were democratic and populist, which the wealth class and its media opposes
Hope that helps
June 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
There a reason the protests are being covered differently from the Tea Party
The Tea Party was a front for the wealth class that owns the media and were used to demonize necessary reform
These protests were democratic and populist, which the wealth class and its media opposes
Hope that helps
The Tea Party was a front for the wealth class that owns the media and were used to demonize necessary reform
These protests were democratic and populist, which the wealth class and its media opposes
Hope that helps
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The radicalization of the American right is THE story of US politics over the last four decades and political reporters are still not allowed to talk about it
I am wondering why Lisa Leher from the @nytimes.com did not discuss the data that suggests political violence in the US in the current era mostly comes from the right. Seems like a strange fact to ignore. 1/ www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...
Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine
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June 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The radicalization of the American right is THE story of US politics over the last four decades and political reporters are still not allowed to talk about it
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Another straightforward violation of the Posse Comitatus Act. In a democratic society which valued accountability and the rule of law, this would produce impeachment of the executive branch officials and discharge of the military chain of command.
When I tell you Los Angeles is an occupied city/county, this is what I mean…
Yesterday, ICE agents showed up to a regular Saturday swap meet with armed Marines and a military helicopter overhead, like it’s a fucking war zone.
Yesterday, ICE agents showed up to a regular Saturday swap meet with armed Marines and a military helicopter overhead, like it’s a fucking war zone.
June 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Another straightforward violation of the Posse Comitatus Act. In a democratic society which valued accountability and the rule of law, this would produce impeachment of the executive branch officials and discharge of the military chain of command.
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Reminder: Republicans are facilitating a massive transfer of wealth to the richest Americans while making cuts that would rip away healthcare and food from millions of people.
It's Robin Hood in reverse.
It's Robin Hood in reverse.
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Really Screws the Poor
The Congressional Budget Office finds that the poorest 30 percent of households will lose billions of dollars thanks to
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June 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Reminder: Republicans are facilitating a massive transfer of wealth to the richest Americans while making cuts that would rip away healthcare and food from millions of people.
It's Robin Hood in reverse.
It's Robin Hood in reverse.
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If anyone wants to politely tell Mike Lee’s staff the real political identity of this shooter, his DC office number is 202-224-5444.
Just a shameless liar.
He’ll push the line that this was a leftist until the evidence the other way — registered Republican, homeschooling preacher, anti-abortion with a target list of Democrats — becomes too overwhelming, and *then* he’ll argue “we shouldn’t politicize this”
He’ll push the line that this was a leftist until the evidence the other way — registered Republican, homeschooling preacher, anti-abortion with a target list of Democrats — becomes too overwhelming, and *then* he’ll argue “we shouldn’t politicize this”
This is an egregiously shameful tweet from a US senator
June 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
If anyone wants to politely tell Mike Lee’s staff the real political identity of this shooter, his DC office number is 202-224-5444.
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Given the fact that Republicans are actively pushing the insane lie that the deaths are on *Democrats’ hands* it really is important that political leaders and the press make this case clearly.
It’s not hyperbole to say that the deaths in Minnesota are on the GOP’s hands. They’ve built this political environment and they’ve allowed a demagogue to spread hate. This is entirely on them.
June 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Given the fact that Republicans are actively pushing the insane lie that the deaths are on *Democrats’ hands* it really is important that political leaders and the press make this case clearly.
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Not too shabby. Now we build on it. www.thedailybeast.com/data-guru-g-...
‘No Kings’ Was Biggest Protest in U.S. History: Data Analyst
For reference, that’s between 1 and 2 percent of the total population of the United States.
www.thedailybeast.com
June 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Not too shabby. Now we build on it. www.thedailybeast.com/data-guru-g-...
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Since this article was published in 2018, billionaires have increased their wealth by $7 trillion, and an estimated 254,000 people in the U.S. have died because they couldn’t access or afford healthcare.
Healthcare shouldn’t be for-profit.
Healthcare shouldn’t be for-profit.
June 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Since this article was published in 2018, billionaires have increased their wealth by $7 trillion, and an estimated 254,000 people in the U.S. have died because they couldn’t access or afford healthcare.
Healthcare shouldn’t be for-profit.
Healthcare shouldn’t be for-profit.