Terese
@teresewhelan.bsky.social
Dog lover, 💙💙no MAGA, no DMs, New Englander , married to a lovely Irish man 💕no lists, no crypto crap- and again NO DMS
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ICE is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars on mega-prisons where the agency can disappear thousands of people.
It's $38.3 billion plan to launch a “new detention center model” would expand the agency’s detention capacity by 92,600 beds by the end of FY26.
newrepublic.com/post/206591/...
It's $38.3 billion plan to launch a “new detention center model” would expand the agency’s detention capacity by 92,600 beds by the end of FY26.
newrepublic.com/post/206591/...
ICE Is Gearing Up to Build “Mega” Jails
ICE is planning on spending $38 billion on the project.
newrepublic.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM
ICE is planning to spend tens of billions of dollars on mega-prisons where the agency can disappear thousands of people.
It's $38.3 billion plan to launch a “new detention center model” would expand the agency’s detention capacity by 92,600 beds by the end of FY26.
newrepublic.com/post/206591/...
It's $38.3 billion plan to launch a “new detention center model” would expand the agency’s detention capacity by 92,600 beds by the end of FY26.
newrepublic.com/post/206591/...
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This piece has been viewed over 14 million times over the last 48 hours. Unbelievable.
I'm so encouraged to see how many people are as disgusted by this as I am.
Sometimes you just need to be reminded that you're not alone.
Keep fighting, good people!
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
I'm so encouraged to see how many people are as disgusted by this as I am.
Sometimes you just need to be reminded that you're not alone.
Keep fighting, good people!
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
Dear Pam Bondi, (A Letter From A Father)
Dear Ms Bondi,
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:58 AM
This piece has been viewed over 14 million times over the last 48 hours. Unbelievable.
I'm so encouraged to see how many people are as disgusted by this as I am.
Sometimes you just need to be reminded that you're not alone.
Keep fighting, good people!
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
I'm so encouraged to see how many people are as disgusted by this as I am.
Sometimes you just need to be reminded that you're not alone.
Keep fighting, good people!
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
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February 15, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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Early voting begins May 4. Will you be my Voter? Register today! Registertovote.ca.gov 💌🗳️💙💛
February 14, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Early voting begins May 4. Will you be my Voter? Register today! Registertovote.ca.gov 💌🗳️💙💛
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Vought Helped Kill USAID, Then Took Funds For Himself
crooksandliars.com
Vought Helped Kill USAID, Then Took Funds For Himself | Crooks and Liars
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February 14, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Vought Helped Kill USAID, Then Took Funds For Himself
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There should be nationwide marches against all the gigantic concentration camps.
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
There should be nationwide marches against all the gigantic concentration camps.
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Just 4 days until early voting starts in Texas (Feb 17). Do you have a plan to vote? 👊🏽
Visit: iWillVote.com
Visit: iWillVote.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Just 4 days until early voting starts in Texas (Feb 17). Do you have a plan to vote? 👊🏽
Visit: iWillVote.com
Visit: iWillVote.com
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NEW EPISODE: Republicans know they’re on track to lose the 2026 midterms—and they’re trying to rig the election to stop it. I break down the Save America Act, the most sweeping voter suppression bill in a generation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYsx...
URGENT: GOP Passes Bill to Rig the 2026 Elections
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
NEW EPISODE: Republicans know they’re on track to lose the 2026 midterms—and they’re trying to rig the election to stop it. I break down the Save America Act, the most sweeping voter suppression bill in a generation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYsx...
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NEWS: LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas — a massive facility that could detain up to 9,500 people.
LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas
The unwelcome facility would detain up to 9,500 people
meidasnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM
NEWS: LA Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to Proposed $80 Million ICE Warehouse Deal in Texas — a massive facility that could detain up to 9,500 people.
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The Dilley family detention center is run by CoreCivic, a major Trump donor who has raked in millions from federal contracts already.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about t
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The Dilley family detention center is run by CoreCivic, a major Trump donor who has raked in millions from federal contracts already.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
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After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
Ireland announces scheme to provide basic income for artists
The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
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We feed our community, no questions asked!
To volunteer for a cooking or serving shift, follow the instructions here: bit.ly/solidarityki...
We are also looking for financial supporters. It costs just $2 to feed a hungry neighbor. Support here: bit.ly/solidaritydo...
To volunteer for a cooking or serving shift, follow the instructions here: bit.ly/solidarityki...
We are also looking for financial supporters. It costs just $2 to feed a hungry neighbor. Support here: bit.ly/solidaritydo...
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
We feed our community, no questions asked!
To volunteer for a cooking or serving shift, follow the instructions here: bit.ly/solidarityki...
We are also looking for financial supporters. It costs just $2 to feed a hungry neighbor. Support here: bit.ly/solidaritydo...
To volunteer for a cooking or serving shift, follow the instructions here: bit.ly/solidarityki...
We are also looking for financial supporters. It costs just $2 to feed a hungry neighbor. Support here: bit.ly/solidaritydo...
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what is with these people and dogs?
February 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
what is with these people and dogs?
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You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.
February 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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After nearly 9 decades of tracking presidential approval ratings, Gallup has decided to end their poll measuring following threats from the orange felon after showing his historically low approval ratings.
This is what cowardice and bending the knee to a tyrant looks like.
This is what cowardice and bending the knee to a tyrant looks like.
February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
After nearly 9 decades of tracking presidential approval ratings, Gallup has decided to end their poll measuring following threats from the orange felon after showing his historically low approval ratings.
This is what cowardice and bending the knee to a tyrant looks like.
This is what cowardice and bending the knee to a tyrant looks like.
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Thank you, Julie Johnson, for speaking out against the grotesquely misnamed SAVE act. We need you to keep fighting for us in the House.
February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Thank you, Julie Johnson, for speaking out against the grotesquely misnamed SAVE act. We need you to keep fighting for us in the House.
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So the DOD started laser testing because they believed party balloons were drones, shut down all of El Paso airspace, and blamed it on Mexican cartels?
February 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
So the DOD started laser testing because they believed party balloons were drones, shut down all of El Paso airspace, and blamed it on Mexican cartels?
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The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
June 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
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Goldman: Both of the issues Marjorie Taylor Greene raised—were widely publicized and thoroughly debated in committee and on the House floor.
If you’re publicly admitting that you didn’t know what you were voting on and now regret it—you’re not competent or qualified to serve in Congress.
If you’re publicly admitting that you didn’t know what you were voting on and now regret it—you’re not competent or qualified to serve in Congress.
June 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Goldman: Both of the issues Marjorie Taylor Greene raised—were widely publicized and thoroughly debated in committee and on the House floor.
If you’re publicly admitting that you didn’t know what you were voting on and now regret it—you’re not competent or qualified to serve in Congress.
If you’re publicly admitting that you didn’t know what you were voting on and now regret it—you’re not competent or qualified to serve in Congress.
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The world is watching. And we have friends everywhere. Upload everything, every moment. Don’t give them the chance to twist the truth. We have people on the way to help. You’re not alone. ✊🌙💚
June 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The world is watching. And we have friends everywhere. Upload everything, every moment. Don’t give them the chance to twist the truth. We have people on the way to help. You’re not alone. ✊🌙💚
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Let’s Not Lose Focus….
June 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Let’s Not Lose Focus….
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👎 Adds trillions to the nation's deficit
👎 Guts healthcare for kids, families, and seniors
👎 Cuts taxes for millionaires and billionaires
Republicans are pushing a bill that’s bad for Wisconsinites and folks across our country.
👎 Guts healthcare for kids, families, and seniors
👎 Cuts taxes for millionaires and billionaires
Republicans are pushing a bill that’s bad for Wisconsinites and folks across our country.
June 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
👎 Adds trillions to the nation's deficit
👎 Guts healthcare for kids, families, and seniors
👎 Cuts taxes for millionaires and billionaires
Republicans are pushing a bill that’s bad for Wisconsinites and folks across our country.
👎 Guts healthcare for kids, families, and seniors
👎 Cuts taxes for millionaires and billionaires
Republicans are pushing a bill that’s bad for Wisconsinites and folks across our country.
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so, according to the world's richest man, and all thanks for Citizens United,
one person decided the U.S. election last year
Citizens United is about as anti-democratic as it gets
leaders should be empowered by the strength of their ideas rather than the force of their wealth
end Citizens United
one person decided the U.S. election last year
Citizens United is about as anti-democratic as it gets
leaders should be empowered by the strength of their ideas rather than the force of their wealth
end Citizens United
June 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
so, according to the world's richest man, and all thanks for Citizens United,
one person decided the U.S. election last year
Citizens United is about as anti-democratic as it gets
leaders should be empowered by the strength of their ideas rather than the force of their wealth
end Citizens United
one person decided the U.S. election last year
Citizens United is about as anti-democratic as it gets
leaders should be empowered by the strength of their ideas rather than the force of their wealth
end Citizens United