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Politico @politico.com · 22h

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears to be on the verge of weakening the Voting Rights Act.

Conservative justices seem poised to weaken Voting Rights Act

Several of the court’s conservatives appeared hostile to the traditional understanding of the civil rights law.

www.politico.com

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 13h

Sorry, rich people don't want to live in the US where they could be harassed by Trump's ICE goons and have to pay ridiculous prices due to his silly tariffs. In fact, earlier this year millionaires were LEAVING the country to avoid the rising prices.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14h

After shutting the door on many refugees, President Trump wants the government to sell Trump-branded “gold cards” to privileged foreigners for $1 million.

Gold cards, wealthy immigrants and a Trumpified American Dream

After shutting the door on many refugees, the president wants the government to sell Trump-branded “gold cards” to privileged foreigners for $1 million.

www.washingtonpost.com

This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 13h

The Trump admin just canceled the Esmeralda 7 solar project—a facility that would have powered nearly 2 MILLION homes. This is a devastating step back for our climate.😠 #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 14h

Even better, use Mullvad. It's based on Firefox and is essentially Tor with all the fancy Tor networking ripped out. It's about as private as it gets.

This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 15h

Friendly reminder that Nazi Germany also regulated the press, just like Fascist Pete is doing with the Pentagon now.

This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 15h

Don't forget that the Supreme Court is currently considering walking back Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act which prevents voting rights from being denied based on race. REFORM THE SUPREME COURT.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17h

I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20h

Reminder that it's long past time to reform the Supreme Court. Here's how. https://youtu.be/RwxNnqy8YRA?si=U6gGIo8RF1KNYhYR

How to Fix a Broken Supreme Court | Robert Reich

Robert Reich

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 15h

Yeah we already know Trump is fucking us with tariffs. What about the Supreme Court considering walking back Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that prevents voting rights from being denied based on race? Haven't seen anyone say a peep about that.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22h

The most powerful force in American politics today is anti-establishment rage at a system that’s rigged against most people.

Democrats should ignore the carping of corporate-backed Wall Street Democrats and embrace Zohran Mamdani and other young progressives as the future of the party.

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 16h

As it should. This is an invasion at the hands of a fascist government.

Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 1d

Los Angeles has just declared a state of emergency.

Not because of wildfires. Not because of riots. But because of an invasion by federal government troops.

We can see where this is going.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 16h

Okay, more importantly can we talk about how the Supreme Court is considering stepping back Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act that protects voting rights from being denied based on race?

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 17h

Supreme Court more like Supreme Fascists.

This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 17h

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act ensures that voting rights cannot be limited or denied based on race. The Supreme Court is now considering getting rid of this protection. CALL YOUR REPS OR VOTE THEM OUT. #VotingRights #Fascism www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Voting Rights Act on the line: key takeaways from supreme court hearing

Majority of US justices appear sympathetic to weakening key civil rights law in Callais v Louisiana case

www.theguardian.com

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 17h

American colonists were being taxed by British Parliament where they had no representatives, leading to the slogan "no taxation without representation". This was a major cause of the American Revolution.

Today, we pay taxes to a government that refuses to represent the people. Viva la revolution.

This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 17h

Democrats should block the defense spending bill. They are only using the funding to abuse the military to terrorize citizens in the street and pay ICE to storm Wal-Greens and harrass shoppers. It is funding domestic terrorism and should be BLOCKED.

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 17h

Fascist Trump is looking to target San Francisco next with military. Funny how he doesn't target actual high crime cities like New Orleans which was the murder capital of the world for years. Only cities with Democratic leadership. This has NOTHING to do with crime. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump is considering sending National Guard to San Francisco

Trump's deployments in other cities have faced high-profile legal challenges.

www.politico.com

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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 1d

New: senators warn that Saudi Arabia's acquisition of EA will be used for 'foreign influence'. Points to access to EA user data, AI tech, and the general direction of the company

www.404media.co/senators-war...

Senators Warn Saudi Arabia’s Acquisition of EA Will Be Used for ‘Foreign Influence’

‘The proposed transaction poses a number of significant foreign influence and national security risks.’

www.404media.co

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 1d

In the latest installment of Bad Letters, let's learn from EFF's @maassive.bsky.social about the surveillance tech that could soon be roaming the skies in your city. Learn more at www.eff.org/DFR.

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This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 22h

Linux Mint and Zorin OS work on computers as old as 15 years, are both easy to learn since they resemble Windows, AND don't spy on you (unlike Microsoft). Oh, and they're both free. #Windows11 #Microsoft #Linux

Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 1d

New from 404 Media: the end of Windows 10 support is an e-waste disaster in the making. 400 million computers that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 set to be cut off from receiving free security updates. Set to affect as many as 42% of all Windows computers worldwide.
www.404media.co/the-end-of-w...

The End of Windows 10 Support Is an E-Waste Disaster in the Making

In an example of egregious planned obsolescence, as many as 400 million computers will soon hit the waste stream.

www.404media.co

This Quiet Packet @thisquietpacket.bsky.social · 22h

This is a violation of their freedom of speech, which the Supreme Court has previously ruled DOES apply to immigrants.

Anothet example of this fascist administration violating the Constitution. Waiting for the military to keep their oath and defend it against threats foreign AND DOMESTIC.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23h

The Trump administration said it revoked the visas of at least six foreigners over disparaging comments they allegedly made about Charlie Kirk.

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it said.

U.S. revoked at least six visas over Kirk comments, State Department says

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it said, adding that it continues to identify visa holders who have made such comments.

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 23h

Sick of government overreach? 🫠 We are too. Show your support for EFF suing the government with our newest t-shirt! shop.eff.org/products/le...

EFF's Cindy Cohn wearing our Let's sue the government t-shirt

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Far too many institutions are bending the knee to Trump and preemptively giving in to his demands. It’s encouraging to see these airports refuse to entertain this administration’s lawlessness. Kudos to them — hopefully their courage inspires others to follow suit. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown

Airports in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle and elsewhere cite laws barring partisan political content at TSA checkpoints

www.theguardian.com

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4d

About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages

Business Insider headline reads: UPS is telling customers that their packages coming to the US are marked for destruction.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Nearly all the staff in the Office of Special Education have been fired as part of Trump’s sweeping layoffs.

These are the people responsible for protecting the civil rights of students with disabilities and ensuring they receive an equal education.

More needless cruelty on display.

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