@thecalifornian31.bsky.social
Proud Californian. Cynical Gen Xer. Craft beer fan and avid book reader. 🇺🇦✌️
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No Kings! No Tyranny in America! Exercise your First Amendment rights, or risk losing them. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are our inalienable rights. www.nokings.org
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NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
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OBAMA: “People make excuses for him. They say he’s not serious. Everything a president says is serious!”🔥
February 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM
OBAMA: “People make excuses for him. They say he’s not serious. Everything a president says is serious!”🔥
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SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
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@acyn.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
SEN. OSSOFF: “.. why are roving gangs of masked men — who look like they couldn’t pass the Army physical exam — dressed up like pretend Delta Force operators, on our streets, demanding papers, dragging people from their cars, and shooting people to death?”
@acyn.bsky.social
@acyn.bsky.social
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The government has withheld details of the investigation of Renee Good's killing—but an unrelated case involving the ICE agent who shot her could force new revelations. www.wired.com/story/jonath...
ICE Agent's ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting
The government has withheld details of the investigation of Renee Good's killing—but an unrelated case involving the ICE agent who shot her could force new revelations.
www.wired.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The government has withheld details of the investigation of Renee Good's killing—but an unrelated case involving the ICE agent who shot her could force new revelations. www.wired.com/story/jonath...
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An internet search looking for articles of large media outlets who have reported on the president posting a video depicting the Obamas as primates should leave you disgusted with large media outlets. There are a few who did stories, but not many. I guess nothing matters anymore.
February 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
An internet search looking for articles of large media outlets who have reported on the president posting a video depicting the Obamas as primates should leave you disgusted with large media outlets. There are a few who did stories, but not many. I guess nothing matters anymore.
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Oh, glad she cleared that up for us.
February 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Oh, glad she cleared that up for us.
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Trump has posted on Truth Social about 65 times in the last 90 minutes, including a video he posted at 8:44 PM PT describing election fraud lies that shows racist AI images of Michelle and Barack Obama as monkeys at the end. I’ve confirmed this is real and watched it myself.
25th Amendment now.
25th Amendment now.
February 6, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Trump has posted on Truth Social about 65 times in the last 90 minutes, including a video he posted at 8:44 PM PT describing election fraud lies that shows racist AI images of Michelle and Barack Obama as monkeys at the end. I’ve confirmed this is real and watched it myself.
25th Amendment now.
25th Amendment now.
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Wake up, America: Federal agents were deployed at last year's Prop 50 launch in LA and at polling places across the nation.
Trump is using fear tactics to escape accountability at the ballot box.
Trump is using fear tactics to escape accountability at the ballot box.
Q: Bannon recently said 'we're gonna have ICE surround the polls come November.' Is that something the president is considering?
LEAVITT: I can't guarantee an ICE agent won't be around a polling location, but what I can tell you is I haven't heard the president discuss any formal plans
LEAVITT: I can't guarantee an ICE agent won't be around a polling location, but what I can tell you is I haven't heard the president discuss any formal plans
February 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Wake up, America: Federal agents were deployed at last year's Prop 50 launch in LA and at polling places across the nation.
Trump is using fear tactics to escape accountability at the ballot box.
Trump is using fear tactics to escape accountability at the ballot box.
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We will not be intimidated into staying home. We will keep the late John Lewis in our hearts as we head to the polls to drive the likes of these ghouls out of power and out of office.
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
We will not be intimidated into staying home. We will keep the late John Lewis in our hearts as we head to the polls to drive the likes of these ghouls out of power and out of office.
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“Except”
@schumer.senate.gov , folks — making it clear Dems are indeed about to help Republicans fund ICE
(From @atrupar.com )
@schumer.senate.gov , folks — making it clear Dems are indeed about to help Republicans fund ICE
(From @atrupar.com )
February 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
“Except”
@schumer.senate.gov , folks — making it clear Dems are indeed about to help Republicans fund ICE
(From @atrupar.com )
@schumer.senate.gov , folks — making it clear Dems are indeed about to help Republicans fund ICE
(From @atrupar.com )
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“Our civil society will never recover if it can’t mobilize against an autocrat who tried to shatter the bedrock of American democracy. Our democracy is in grave danger, and it’s long past time to say so.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
It’s the Democracy, Stupid
It turns out voters care about rights and freedoms after all.
www.thebulwark.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
“Our civil society will never recover if it can’t mobilize against an autocrat who tried to shatter the bedrock of American democracy. Our democracy is in grave danger, and it’s long past time to say so.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
www.thebulwark.com/p/its-the-de...
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VAN HOLLEN: You suggested Alex Pretti was culpable for his own killing because he had a gun he was licensed to carry. Would you like to retract that statement?
BESSENT: I would not. Would you like to express remorse over the death of Ashli Babbitt here in the Capitol?
BESSENT: I would not. Would you like to express remorse over the death of Ashli Babbitt here in the Capitol?
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
VAN HOLLEN: You suggested Alex Pretti was culpable for his own killing because he had a gun he was licensed to carry. Would you like to retract that statement?
BESSENT: I would not. Would you like to express remorse over the death of Ashli Babbitt here in the Capitol?
BESSENT: I would not. Would you like to express remorse over the death of Ashli Babbitt here in the Capitol?
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Minnesota ICE Enforcement: Constitutional Violations
"The supermajority are U.S. citizens"
"Warrants: Apparently none were shown warrants authorizing their detention"
"Physical Force Used: Handcuffs, shackles, headlocks, weapons pointed at civilians"
www.justsecurity.org/130745/minne...
"The supermajority are U.S. citizens"
"Warrants: Apparently none were shown warrants authorizing their detention"
"Physical Force Used: Handcuffs, shackles, headlocks, weapons pointed at civilians"
www.justsecurity.org/130745/minne...
Minnesota ICE Enforcement: Alleged Constitutional Violations
The ACLU and partners sued over alleged racial profiling and unlawful arrests in Minnesota. Read sworn declarations and case details.
www.justsecurity.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Minnesota ICE Enforcement: Constitutional Violations
"The supermajority are U.S. citizens"
"Warrants: Apparently none were shown warrants authorizing their detention"
"Physical Force Used: Handcuffs, shackles, headlocks, weapons pointed at civilians"
www.justsecurity.org/130745/minne...
"The supermajority are U.S. citizens"
"Warrants: Apparently none were shown warrants authorizing their detention"
"Physical Force Used: Handcuffs, shackles, headlocks, weapons pointed at civilians"
www.justsecurity.org/130745/minne...
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Call your Dem Senators and ask them why they voted unanimously for the Sanders Amendment to defund ICE last week, but it's not on this list.
Schumer & Jeffries lay out the Democratic demands for a DHS funding deal in a letter to the top Republican leaders
February 5, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Call your Dem Senators and ask them why they voted unanimously for the Sanders Amendment to defund ICE last week, but it's not on this list.
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Remember her name: Aliya Rahman
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Remember her name: Aliya Rahman
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
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Marimar Martinez is a schoolteacher and U.S. citizen. She had no weapon or criminal record, and a CBP officer still shot her five times.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Marimar Martinez is a schoolteacher and U.S. citizen. She had no weapon or criminal record, and a CBP officer still shot her five times.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
That same officer then bragged about his horrific actions in a group chat.
It's disgusting, and it's shameful. He must be held accountable.
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I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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ICE is murdering them in the camps. They strangled Geraldo Campos to death.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
Americans are outraged by what ICE has done to our communities.
Congressional Democrats are united in our plan to rein them in.
Congressional Democrats are united in our plan to rein them in.
February 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
ICE is murdering them in the camps. They strangled Geraldo Campos to death.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
Chuck, the words you’re looking for are “abolish and prosecute every single one of them.” ICE cannot be reformed.
Claw back the $75 billion or resign in disgrace.
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🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Well, my fellow Maine voters. Here is Susan Collins today paying tribute to her boss while holding her MAGA hat.
February 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Well, my fellow Maine voters. Here is Susan Collins today paying tribute to her boss while holding her MAGA hat.
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This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This isn’t some anonymous tip. This is sworn testimony, under penalty of perjury, from someone who said Trump threatened to kill her if she exposed Epstein’s sexual abuse.
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They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 AM
They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
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They’re at the “He was just having a really good time with a pedophile” stage.
February 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
They’re at the “He was just having a really good time with a pedophile” stage.
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Close the ICE detention centers.
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Close the ICE detention centers.
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BREAKING Star Tribune:
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.
The latest: Eight more federal prosecutors set to leave the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office
The recent wave of departures follows the mass exodus of six veteran prosecutors last month who quit in protest of recent directives from the U.S. Department of Justice.
www.startribune.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
BREAKING Star Tribune:
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.
Eight additional federal prosecutors are in the process of leaving the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The departures follow the mass exit of six veteran prosecutors who left the office last month.