Vix Selkowe (she/her)
@veritablyvix.bsky.social
Minneapolis. Argumentative antithetical dream girl.
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A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
This is a must read to understand SCOTUS’ 1am ruling and the legal context surrounding it.
Also, it’s never been more important to support the ferocious legal advocacy provided by the @aclu.org. If you’re not yet a member, do that today.
Also, it’s never been more important to support the ferocious legal advocacy provided by the @aclu.org. If you’re not yet a member, do that today.
Just before 1 a.m., #SCOTUS stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation with a (remarkable) ruling that suggests, among other things, that a majority of the justices is tiring of the Trump administration’s Calvinball.
For more, see the latest “One First”:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/144-the-su...
For more, see the latest “One First”:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/144-the-su...
144. The Supreme Court's Late-Night Alien Enemy Act Intervention
Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.
www.stevevladeck.com
April 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is a must read to understand SCOTUS’ 1am ruling and the legal context surrounding it.
Also, it’s never been more important to support the ferocious legal advocacy provided by the @aclu.org. If you’re not yet a member, do that today.
Also, it’s never been more important to support the ferocious legal advocacy provided by the @aclu.org. If you’re not yet a member, do that today.
Bravo, Senator, and huge gratitude to all of his staff who made this ferocious and creative profile in courage action happen.
So many Americans are standing with you, Kilmer. We must bring you home.
So many Americans are standing with you, Kilmer. We must bring you home.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Bravo, Senator, and huge gratitude to all of his staff who made this ferocious and creative profile in courage action happen.
So many Americans are standing with you, Kilmer. We must bring you home.
So many Americans are standing with you, Kilmer. We must bring you home.
Are we ready to transition from imploring Democrats to “do something” to demanding that Republicans “remove him”? Or is that just me…
#madking
#madking
April 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Are we ready to transition from imploring Democrats to “do something” to demanding that Republicans “remove him”? Or is that just me…
#madking
#madking
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In less than one week, many Americans will no longer be able to apply for Social Security benefits over the phone, setting the stage for disruptions and upheaval.
Nearly 6 million seniors live more than 46.6 miles, roundtrip, from a field office, per a new analysis. trib.al/5XSPqyL
Nearly 6 million seniors live more than 46.6 miles, roundtrip, from a field office, per a new analysis. trib.al/5XSPqyL
April 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In less than one week, many Americans will no longer be able to apply for Social Security benefits over the phone, setting the stage for disruptions and upheaval.
Nearly 6 million seniors live more than 46.6 miles, roundtrip, from a field office, per a new analysis. trib.al/5XSPqyL
Nearly 6 million seniors live more than 46.6 miles, roundtrip, from a field office, per a new analysis. trib.al/5XSPqyL
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In any other administration, the president would already be huddled with advisors trying to stave off collapse
April 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
In any other administration, the president would already be huddled with advisors trying to stave off collapse
In St. Paul yesterday, the post-protest crowd at Dual Citizen Brewing Co clapped & cheered for everyone who came through the door with protest signs. Was such a warm, connected community vibe that we went back outside to get our signs just so we could come in again and get that welcome. #handsoff
April 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In St. Paul yesterday, the post-protest crowd at Dual Citizen Brewing Co clapped & cheered for everyone who came through the door with protest signs. Was such a warm, connected community vibe that we went back outside to get our signs just so we could come in again and get that welcome. #handsoff
The best example of “DO something” to date.
Found this so unexpectedly moving and hopeful, so validating. Thank you, @booker.senate.gov. We really needed this. 💙
Found this so unexpectedly moving and hopeful, so validating. Thank you, @booker.senate.gov. We really needed this. 💙
The New Jersey Democrat spent more than 25 hours criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. ET Monday. He ended his marathon speech shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Cory Booker breaks a 68-year-old Senate record with a 25-hour speech
The New Jersey Democrat spent more than 25 hours criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. ET Monday. He ended his marathon speech sh...
www.npr.org
April 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The best example of “DO something” to date.
Found this so unexpectedly moving and hopeful, so validating. Thank you, @booker.senate.gov. We really needed this. 💙
Found this so unexpectedly moving and hopeful, so validating. Thank you, @booker.senate.gov. We really needed this. 💙
She is the way forward.
AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person
I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
March 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
She is the way forward.
Exactly.
It seems like when you write a decision giving the President king-like powers, you shouldn't be indignant when he acts like a king.
March 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Exactly.
This. Placards and pink are NOT what we’re talking about when we tell you to *do something.* Meet the moment indeed.
Fight. Back.
Fight. Back.
Update—Democrats: Forget the signs. Call out the truth. Get loud. Take a stand. They kicked your colleague Rep. Al Green out for making his voice heard. Meet the moment. They would & have done this to you. Why are you rolling over & playing dead?
March 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This. Placards and pink are NOT what we’re talking about when we tell you to *do something.* Meet the moment indeed.
Fight. Back.
Fight. Back.
🔥👏🏼👏🏼
This is the ultimate dick boss move from Musk - except he isn’t even the boss, he’s just a dick.
February 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🔥👏🏼👏🏼
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ABC: “.. Multiple current and former employees described the situation as ‘a national security crisis.’”
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February 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
ABC: “.. Multiple current and former employees described the situation as ‘a national security crisis.’”
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We are barreling towards authoritarianism at an astonishingly fast pace. Congressional Republicans have both the ability and responsibility to alter this course. If they remain silent, our democracy is dead.
America is on the cusp of competitive authoritarianism. The Trump administration has already begun to weaponize state institutions and deploy them against opponents. The Constitution alone cannot save U.S. democracy. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The Path to American Authoritarianism
What comes after democratic breakdown.
www.foreignaffairs.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We are barreling towards authoritarianism at an astonishingly fast pace. Congressional Republicans have both the ability and responsibility to alter this course. If they remain silent, our democracy is dead.
Proud to be a lawyer right now.
“We call upon our elected representatives to stand with us and to insist upon adherence to the rule of law…The administration cannot choose which law it will follow or ignore…We cannot afford to remain silent.”
“We call upon our elected representatives to stand with us and to insist upon adherence to the rule of law…The administration cannot choose which law it will follow or ignore…We cannot afford to remain silent.”
Grateful to the @americanbar.bsky.social for this strong and important statement. Lawyers must stand firm for the rule of law and democracy.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
www.americanbar.org
February 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Proud to be a lawyer right now.
“We call upon our elected representatives to stand with us and to insist upon adherence to the rule of law…The administration cannot choose which law it will follow or ignore…We cannot afford to remain silent.”
“We call upon our elected representatives to stand with us and to insist upon adherence to the rule of law…The administration cannot choose which law it will follow or ignore…We cannot afford to remain silent.”
When you’re looking for examples of “institutional racism,” here’s a brand new example. Making America Redlined Again.
The US DOT says it's planning to prioritize areas with high marriage & high birth rates for funding.
Our new analysis @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows this would disproportionately fund:
—Communities with a higher white resident share
—Low-density areas
—High-income areas
—Car-dependent areas
Our new analysis @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows this would disproportionately fund:
—Communities with a higher white resident share
—Low-density areas
—High-income areas
—Car-dependent areas
DOT’s Plan to Distribute Funding by Birth and Marriage Rates Would Leave Communities Most In Need Behind
If enacted, the new US Department of Transportation memo would prioritize funding to whiter, higher-income, more car-dependent areas over communities of color and people who walk, bike, or take public...
www.urban.org
February 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
When you’re looking for examples of “institutional racism,” here’s a brand new example. Making America Redlined Again.
How broke do you have to be to do this?
February 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
How broke do you have to be to do this?
21 days without *any* Congressional Republican unequivocally condemning *any* piece of the destruction Trump has unleashed.
I should’ve started counting earlier but let’s start from here. How long will it take for a GOP Senator or Representative to publicly speak out?
I should’ve started counting earlier but let’s start from here. How long will it take for a GOP Senator or Representative to publicly speak out?
Chris Murphy: "I think this is the most serious constitutional crisis the country has faced, certainly since Watergate. The president is attempting to seize control of power, and for corrupt purposes ... he's trying to crush his opposition ... this is a red alert moment ... our democracy is at risk"
February 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
21 days without *any* Congressional Republican unequivocally condemning *any* piece of the destruction Trump has unleashed.
I should’ve started counting earlier but let’s start from here. How long will it take for a GOP Senator or Representative to publicly speak out?
I should’ve started counting earlier but let’s start from here. How long will it take for a GOP Senator or Representative to publicly speak out?
I don’t even know how to greet anyone anymore. “How are you?” is the most absurd question ever right now.
February 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I don’t even know how to greet anyone anymore. “How are you?” is the most absurd question ever right now.
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USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
WE ARE IN THE UPSIDE DOWN. 😱😱
UPDATE: Trump said he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu talked Tuesday about relocating Palestinians and leveling Gaza, which he suggested could be the “Riviera of the Middle East” under U.S. ownership.
Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip
Trump said he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu talked Tuesday about relocating Palestinians and leveling Gaza, which he suggested could be the "Riviera of the Middle East" under U.S. ownership.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
WE ARE IN THE UPSIDE DOWN. 😱😱
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If you ever said "Genocide Joe" or just couldn't bring yourself to vote for Harris - this is for you:
February 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
If you ever said "Genocide Joe" or just couldn't bring yourself to vote for Harris - this is for you:
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Totally lost in the chaos is that American troops have begun setting up a concentration camp
About 200 Marines and soldiers landed at Guantánamo Bay over the weekend to provide security and begin setting up at a new tent city for migrants, as officials comply with President Trump’s order to prepare the Navy base for as many as 30,000 deportees.
Guantánamo Bay Prepares for President Trump’s Migrant Surge
About 200 Marines and soldiers arrived over the weekend as the base faces its most drastic changes since the Pentagon opened a prison there after the Sept. 11 attacks.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Totally lost in the chaos is that American troops have begun setting up a concentration camp