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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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As we gather around the table this #Thanksgiving, we’re thinking about the workers who made it all possible: the hands that picked the pumpkins, sorted the sweet potatoes, and processed the turkey.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As we gather around the table this #Thanksgiving, we’re thinking about the workers who made it all possible: the hands that picked the pumpkins, sorted the sweet potatoes, and processed the turkey.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
Many are immigrants. All are essential.
Thank you for feeding us.
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Last Saturday we were pepper sprayed & my car was towed, but w many others, spent today at Broadview ICE. It was cold& rained. I gave others whistle kits & trail mix, others gave me gloves & a rain poncho. We shared rapid response info/tips& made connections to help this city more. Never giving up 💚
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Last Saturday we were pepper sprayed & my car was towed, but w many others, spent today at Broadview ICE. It was cold& rained. I gave others whistle kits & trail mix, others gave me gloves & a rain poncho. We shared rapid response info/tips& made connections to help this city more. Never giving up 💚
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theresistance1789
Goodness, a return to decency and the rule of law and respect for the Constitution and Freedom of Speech and not starving children you say? Sold! 👏👏🤣🤣
Goodness, a return to decency and the rule of law and respect for the Constitution and Freedom of Speech and not starving children you say? Sold! 👏👏🤣🤣
November 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
theresistance1789
Goodness, a return to decency and the rule of law and respect for the Constitution and Freedom of Speech and not starving children you say? Sold! 👏👏🤣🤣
Goodness, a return to decency and the rule of law and respect for the Constitution and Freedom of Speech and not starving children you say? Sold! 👏👏🤣🤣
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Tony Cali
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tonycali2026
October 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Tony Cali
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Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."
October 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."
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The Trump administration’s deployment of ICE and others in the mass deportation effort has led to more violence and turmoil, and less safety and security for all, including US citizens. But that’s a feature not a bug. The chaos justifies further authoritarian crackdowns. The chaos is the point.
October 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Trump administration’s deployment of ICE and others in the mass deportation effort has led to more violence and turmoil, and less safety and security for all, including US citizens. But that’s a feature not a bug. The chaos justifies further authoritarian crackdowns. The chaos is the point.
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Mass murder further enabled via fascist judiciary.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid - www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...
Fucking evil.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid - www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...
Fucking evil.
www.reuters.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Mass murder further enabled via fascist judiciary.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid - www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...
Fucking evil.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid - www.reuters.com/world/us-sup...
Fucking evil.
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So Democrats shouldn’t call Republicans fascist or gestapo or anything because that could provoke violence, but it is appropriate to call Democrats domestic terrorists or a domestic extremist organization.
Do I have that right?
Do I have that right?
September 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
So Democrats shouldn’t call Republicans fascist or gestapo or anything because that could provoke violence, but it is appropriate to call Democrats domestic terrorists or a domestic extremist organization.
Do I have that right?
Do I have that right?
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What might not occur to you upon reading this headline is that, in other words, ICE is targeting gay men of color
Every queer press org should be picking up this story
Every queer press org should be picking up this story
Cruising crackdown in Penn Station bathroom puts at least 20 men in ICE custody
State and city laws prohibit local police departments from turning people over to ICE. That restriction does not apply to the federally run Amtrak Police Department.
gothamist.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What might not occur to you upon reading this headline is that, in other words, ICE is targeting gay men of color
Every queer press org should be picking up this story
Every queer press org should be picking up this story
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noliewithbtc
That speech was a disaster.
That speech was a disaster.
September 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
noliewithbtc
That speech was a disaster.
That speech was a disaster.
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The Nazis did not tolerate ridicule
September 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Nazis did not tolerate ridicule
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It’s official: the United Nations Commission of Inquiry concludes Israel is committing genocide.
The UN body calls on nations to stop sending weapons to Israel, ensure people within their jurisdiction aren’t aiding or inciting the genocide, and hold those who are accountable.
The UN body calls on nations to stop sending weapons to Israel, ensure people within their jurisdiction aren’t aiding or inciting the genocide, and hold those who are accountable.
September 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It’s official: the United Nations Commission of Inquiry concludes Israel is committing genocide.
The UN body calls on nations to stop sending weapons to Israel, ensure people within their jurisdiction aren’t aiding or inciting the genocide, and hold those who are accountable.
The UN body calls on nations to stop sending weapons to Israel, ensure people within their jurisdiction aren’t aiding or inciting the genocide, and hold those who are accountable.
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Judith Butler on being named to a list of UC Berkeley faculty & students provided to the Department of Education to be investigated for anti-semitism, w/ zero transparency about what they're being accused of or by whom. Pure McCarthyism & totally indefensible. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
September 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Judith Butler on being named to a list of UC Berkeley faculty & students provided to the Department of Education to be investigated for anti-semitism, w/ zero transparency about what they're being accused of or by whom. Pure McCarthyism & totally indefensible. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
September 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool
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The We Are All DC march to protest against Trump admin’s takeover of DC is currently heading toward the White House:
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The We Are All DC march to protest against Trump admin’s takeover of DC is currently heading toward the White House:
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
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#NIH is hanging by a thread. The #CDC has been decimated. #RFK Jr. and Russell #Vought are psychopaths--I don't say this frivolously--they are cold, calculating, inflicting violence on millions through public policy. It is where we are right now. These men are not normal. 1/
August 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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voters4equality
Amen, @markruffalo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Amen, @markruffalo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
August 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
voters4equality
Amen, @markruffalo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Amen, @markruffalo. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Fucking A.
The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
It's royalty free and there's already six, generic manufacturers lined up.
It's royalty free and there's already six, generic manufacturers lined up.
The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global
An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark achievement that stands to save millions of lives across the globe. The makers are also providing…
newatlas.com
August 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Fucking A.
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Policing is an endless cycle of problems, reforms, and reforms becoming problems.
Police writ large never proved they can operate without hurting the public, but at one time, people believed education requirements & age restrictions curbed brutality. What does it say that we are now rejecting that?
Police writ large never proved they can operate without hurting the public, but at one time, people believed education requirements & age restrictions curbed brutality. What does it say that we are now rejecting that?
From 'begging' to booming: NYPD's recruitment gains follow drop in standards
Six months ago, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department was desperate for applicants. Now she's swearing in the largest class since 2016.
gothamist.com
August 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Policing is an endless cycle of problems, reforms, and reforms becoming problems.
Police writ large never proved they can operate without hurting the public, but at one time, people believed education requirements & age restrictions curbed brutality. What does it say that we are now rejecting that?
Police writ large never proved they can operate without hurting the public, but at one time, people believed education requirements & age restrictions curbed brutality. What does it say that we are now rejecting that?