Karen Smit
@smitkaren55.bsky.social
Sometimes I forget I’m not young anymore. I coached soccer, was a Scout den leader, & a religious Ed teacher. I enjoy family time & love watching my grandkids play sports. I believe people should help one another. I was called chatterbox as a kid.
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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He just can’t handle the difficult questions! His comeback is always denigrating and insulting the reporters!
deadline.com/2025/12/kait...
deadline.com/2025/12/kait...
Kaitlan Collins Responds To Trump’s Rant Calling Her “Stupid And Nasty”: “Technically My Question Was About Venezuela”
After President Donald Trump derided (and misspelled the name of) CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins, the reporter shot back.
deadline.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
He just can’t handle the difficult questions! His comeback is always denigrating and insulting the reporters!
deadline.com/2025/12/kait...
deadline.com/2025/12/kait...
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Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
Lawmakers quietly stuck the requirement into their must-pass annual defense policy bill.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
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This guy understands the moment.
“If ICE agents use unlawful force in this city, my officers must intervene. And if they don’t, they could lose their jobs.”
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
“If ICE agents use unlawful force in this city, my officers must intervene. And if they don’t, they could lose their jobs.”
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
December 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This guy understands the moment.
“If ICE agents use unlawful force in this city, my officers must intervene. And if they don’t, they could lose their jobs.”
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
“If ICE agents use unlawful force in this city, my officers must intervene. And if they don’t, they could lose their jobs.”
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
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Not only is ICE snatching hard working people who are trying to earn a living, they’re taking their money too?
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Not only is ICE snatching hard working people who are trying to earn a living, they’re taking their money too?
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
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It’s pretty bad when the only person praising your military doctrine is Vladimir Putin.
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Tell Congress to Impeach Trump
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
It’s pretty bad when the only person praising your military doctrine is Vladimir Putin.
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
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“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
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“It confirms what we already knew — this was not about public safety, it’s about stoking chaos and fear and terrorizing communities,” said state Sen. Royce Duplessis.
Records reviewed by AP detail online monitoring, arrests in New Orleans immigration crackdown
Records reviewed by the AP show that few of those arrested have criminal histories beyond traffic violations.
www.nola.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
“It confirms what we already knew — this was not about public safety, it’s about stoking chaos and fear and terrorizing communities,” said state Sen. Royce Duplessis.
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"She said she repeatedly told the agents she’s a U.S. citizen.
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Video shows masked Border Patrol agent chasing woman back to her Louisiana home
Jacelynn Guzman said she is a U.S.-born citizen. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it "determined the individual in question was not the target."
www.nbcnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"She said she repeatedly told the agents she’s a U.S. citizen.
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Federal judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records in Florida www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Federal judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records in Florida
The big question is whether, as another judge suspected, this is just a DOJ distraction.
www.motherjones.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Federal judge orders release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records in Florida www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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📢 Resist & Rising Together Weekly: Good News and Progress from the Resistance
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📢 Resist & Rising Together Weekly: Good News and Progress from the Resistance
Resist & Rising Together Weekly shares uplifting stories of resistance, resilience, and real progress in the fight for democracy. Each week, we highlight victories for justice, freedom, and equality.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
📢 Resist & Rising Together Weekly: Good News and Progress from the Resistance
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Day 1257 of #IansDailyPhotoChallenge and asking for a friend
How many is too many, when sharing photos of robins? 🤗❤️🤔 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
How many is too many, when sharing photos of robins? 🤗❤️🤔 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
December 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Day 1257 of #IansDailyPhotoChallenge and asking for a friend
How many is too many, when sharing photos of robins? 🤗❤️🤔 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
How many is too many, when sharing photos of robins? 🤗❤️🤔 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
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How long are we as a civil society going to let ICE do what they are doing.?
December 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
How long are we as a civil society going to let ICE do what they are doing.?
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ICE use of Border Control agents is disgusting. Most of these agents are criminals with a badge, running free rein on innocent people. Just like the prison guards ICE has hired. They are thugs and losers.
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
ICE use of Border Control agents is disgusting. Most of these agents are criminals with a badge, running free rein on innocent people. Just like the prison guards ICE has hired. They are thugs and losers.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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We Don't Think You Should Be
President Either,Chump......
President Either,Chump......
December 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We Don't Think You Should Be
President Either,Chump......
President Either,Chump......
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Larry Ellison, the world’s 2nd-richest man, predicts an AI surveillance state where “we’re constantly recording & reporting everything.”
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
December 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Larry Ellison, the world’s 2nd-richest man, predicts an AI surveillance state where “we’re constantly recording & reporting everything.”
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
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A woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is being released on bond from ICE custody after being arrested earlier this month near Boston, according to her lawyer. https://cnn.it/4pOfWEI
December 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is being released on bond from ICE custody after being arrested earlier this month near Boston, according to her lawyer. https://cnn.it/4pOfWEI