Kurt Hansen 🥄🏳️🌈🌎
@trypax.charityweb.net
Key measure of a society: how easy it makes it for members to make morally good choices.
Father of 4 wonderful children plus 2 fantastic daughters-in-law. Founder of CharityWeb.net. Member of Pax Christi Metro-DC Baltimore. LGBTQ+ supporter. Christian.
Father of 4 wonderful children plus 2 fantastic daughters-in-law. Founder of CharityWeb.net. Member of Pax Christi Metro-DC Baltimore. LGBTQ+ supporter. Christian.
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Kurt Hansen 🥄🏳️🌈🌎
@trypax.charityweb.net
· Sep 18
Plan for ending Trump presidency in 2027:
- Dem take House and 63 Senate seats
- Replace Jeffries as Dem House leader. Raskin?
- Make DC a state giving 2 more Dem Senators
- Convince 3 GOP Sens (Murkowski, Cassidy, ???) to vote with Dems
- Impeach and convict VP Vance. Don't allow a replacement.
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- Dem take House and 63 Senate seats
- Replace Jeffries as Dem House leader. Raskin?
- Make DC a state giving 2 more Dem Senators
- Convince 3 GOP Sens (Murkowski, Cassidy, ???) to vote with Dems
- Impeach and convict VP Vance. Don't allow a replacement.
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this is explicitly racist
President Trump said his administration will work to permanently pause migration from all ‘Third World Countries’ to allow the US system to fully recover reut.rs/3KskKAI
Trump says US will permanently pause migration from 'Third World Countries'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his administration will work to permanently pause migration from all "Third World Countries" to allow the U.S. system to fully recover.
reut.rs
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
this is explicitly racist
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"Conservative groups, funded by fossil fuel magnates, spend $1B/yr interfering with public understanding of what is happening to our world. Few investments rival the return they've gotten from evangelicals."
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
How Fossil Fuel Money Made Climate Change Denial the Word of God
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
www.splinter.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"Conservative groups, funded by fossil fuel magnates, spend $1B/yr interfering with public understanding of what is happening to our world. Few investments rival the return they've gotten from evangelicals."
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
An oldie but goodie makes the link between fossil fuels, climate denial, and U.S. religion.
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‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... via @seattletimes
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... via @seattletimes
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Even with the inarguable threats posed by the Trump administration, many still see the idea of leaving the U.S. as an admission of defeat.
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/p0m7HfZ
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/p0m7HfZ
November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Even with the inarguable threats posed by the Trump administration, many still see the idea of leaving the U.S. as an admission of defeat.
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/p0m7HfZ
... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/p0m7HfZ
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This is who we're deporting while we're importing sex traffickers like the Tate brothers and white supremacists who are nostalgic for Apartheid.
I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
A Babson College student wanted to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She was deported instead. - The Boston Globe
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is who we're deporting while we're importing sex traffickers like the Tate brothers and white supremacists who are nostalgic for Apartheid.
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Quick, everyone subscribe to @defector.com and @baltimorebeat.bsky.social !!!
another Lizza article is circulating, which reminds me to tap the sign reminding you to please support independent, worker-run, billionaire and felch-free news outlets when and how you can. if you can spare some $, here's some w/NewsMatch, which will 2x your donation through the end of the year!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Quick, everyone subscribe to @defector.com and @baltimorebeat.bsky.social !!!
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another Lizza article is circulating, which reminds me to tap the sign reminding you to please support independent, worker-run, billionaire and felch-free news outlets when and how you can. if you can spare some $, here's some w/NewsMatch, which will 2x your donation through the end of the year!
Through December 31, we’re participating in a program called NewsMatch, which doubles donations to small nonprofit newsrooms like ours. Subscriptions and one-time gifts are all eligible to be doubled! Support today:
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Information with representation, by and for District of Columbia residents. A worker-led, independent nonprofit newsroom.
51st.news
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
another Lizza article is circulating, which reminds me to tap the sign reminding you to please support independent, worker-run, billionaire and felch-free news outlets when and how you can. if you can spare some $, here's some w/NewsMatch, which will 2x your donation through the end of the year!
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Shooting Nat Guard is bad, the perpetrator should be brought to justice.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Shooting Nat Guard is bad, the perpetrator should be brought to justice.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
Troops are in DC only for Trump's political stunt, based on lies, creating not reducing dangerous situations.
Far from the worst act of political violence in the US this year, but will get more attention.
All true at once.
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"Our faith is a living thing, and it can be crippled or chained. It can be killed by denying us enough food or clothing, by blasting away our personalities and keeping us in constant fear."
Universal basic income brings freedom from want for all. Happy Thanksgiving and may we all gain that freedom.
Universal basic income brings freedom from want for all. Happy Thanksgiving and may we all gain that freedom.
Gratitude
Thanksgiving thoughts
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"Our faith is a living thing, and it can be crippled or chained. It can be killed by denying us enough food or clothing, by blasting away our personalities and keeping us in constant fear."
Universal basic income brings freedom from want for all. Happy Thanksgiving and may we all gain that freedom.
Universal basic income brings freedom from want for all. Happy Thanksgiving and may we all gain that freedom.
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As TSS’s Bruce Breton stated, “If the plan seems suspiciously aligned with Russia’s strategic goals, it’s because Trump’s foreign policy almost always mirrors the preferences of the last strongman he spoke to.”
steadystate1.substack.com/p/trumps-ukr...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
As TSS’s Bruce Breton stated, “If the plan seems suspiciously aligned with Russia’s strategic goals, it’s because Trump’s foreign policy almost always mirrors the preferences of the last strongman he spoke to.”
steadystate1.substack.com/p/trumps-ukr...
steadystate1.substack.com/p/trumps-ukr...
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Violence isn’t ok - physical and also bureaucratic violence.
Afghans who risked their lives for U.S. forces now face family separation under this new refugee “review.”
Unjust, unacceptable, unpatriotic.
🔗 www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
@afghanevac.bsky.social
Afghans who risked their lives for U.S. forces now face family separation under this new refugee “review.”
Unjust, unacceptable, unpatriotic.
🔗 www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
@afghanevac.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Violence isn’t ok - physical and also bureaucratic violence.
Afghans who risked their lives for U.S. forces now face family separation under this new refugee “review.”
Unjust, unacceptable, unpatriotic.
🔗 www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
@afghanevac.bsky.social
Afghans who risked their lives for U.S. forces now face family separation under this new refugee “review.”
Unjust, unacceptable, unpatriotic.
🔗 www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
@afghanevac.bsky.social
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Most of the Afghans they're talking about have already done more to protect Americans and advance U.S. government causes than anyone in the Trump administration.
These Afghans will make better and more patriotic Americans than USCIS employees, most of whom are traitors who belong in prison.
These Afghans will make better and more patriotic Americans than USCIS employees, most of whom are traitors who belong in prison.
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Most of the Afghans they're talking about have already done more to protect Americans and advance U.S. government causes than anyone in the Trump administration.
These Afghans will make better and more patriotic Americans than USCIS employees, most of whom are traitors who belong in prison.
These Afghans will make better and more patriotic Americans than USCIS employees, most of whom are traitors who belong in prison.
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As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
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“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Fear Taking Hold Among Indiana Republicans
“I’d rather my house not get firebombed.”
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on ‘Mass Migration,’ Document Says
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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After years of struggling to find enough workers for some of the nation’s toughest lockups, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is facing a new challenge: Corrections officers are jumping ship for more lucrative jobs at ICE.
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
As Federal Prisons Run Low on Food and Toilet Paper, Corrections Officers Leave in Droves for ICE
Many of the problems the agency is facing now are not new, but staff and prisoners fear an exodus of officers could make life behind bars even worse.
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
After years of struggling to find enough workers for some of the nation’s toughest lockups, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is facing a new challenge: Corrections officers are jumping ship for more lucrative jobs at ICE.
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
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I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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Can the families of the West Virginia guards sue the President? I am wondering about this especially as a judge has ruled the deployment illegal.
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Can the families of the West Virginia guards sue the President? I am wondering about this especially as a judge has ruled the deployment illegal.
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2 dead and 1 injured in shooting in New Haven, Connecticut.
The shooter shot/ injured girlfriend and shot/ killed her friend, then self.
Deceased identified as 34 year old Jennifer Adams.
The shooter shot/ injured girlfriend and shot/ killed her friend, then self.
Deceased identified as 34 year old Jennifer Adams.
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
2 dead and 1 injured in shooting in New Haven, Connecticut.
The shooter shot/ injured girlfriend and shot/ killed her friend, then self.
Deceased identified as 34 year old Jennifer Adams.
The shooter shot/ injured girlfriend and shot/ killed her friend, then self.
Deceased identified as 34 year old Jennifer Adams.
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An 18yo US citizen, surrounded by eight masked, armed agents of the state, taken into custody, not read his rights, not offered a chance to contact a lawyer, proof of citizenship ignored, handcuffed so tightly he later required medical attention.
Profoundly, profoundly anti-American shit.
Profoundly, profoundly anti-American shit.
ICE Detained an 18-Year-Old U.S. Citizen. This Is His Story.
YouTube video by The Hometown Holler
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
An 18yo US citizen, surrounded by eight masked, armed agents of the state, taken into custody, not read his rights, not offered a chance to contact a lawyer, proof of citizenship ignored, handcuffed so tightly he later required medical attention.
Profoundly, profoundly anti-American shit.
Profoundly, profoundly anti-American shit.
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Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The decision could affect more than a half million Haitians living in the U.S.
www.miamiherald.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com/investigates...
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One woman said her father called in June to say he was going to be paroled after serving 20 years for car theft.
Then in September, she got another call: He was instead being transferred to await deportation.
It was the last time she heard from him.
With @veritenews.org
Then in September, she got another call: He was instead being transferred to await deportation.
It was the last time she heard from him.
With @veritenews.org
Louisiana Made It Nearly Impossible to Get Parole. Now It’s Releasing Prisoners to Deport Them.
Gov. Jeff Landry eliminated parole for prisoners arrested after Aug. 1, 2024, and tightened eligibility rules for those already in prison. Then he set all of that aside for one group: undocumented imm...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
One woman said her father called in June to say he was going to be paroled after serving 20 years for car theft.
Then in September, she got another call: He was instead being transferred to await deportation.
It was the last time she heard from him.
With @veritenews.org
Then in September, she got another call: He was instead being transferred to await deportation.
It was the last time she heard from him.
With @veritenews.org