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Amy Axtell
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Former: Missouri @momsdemand.bsky.social Social Media Volunteer, HS Art Teacher, AA Flight Attendant, Big Apple Circus
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Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
interc.pt
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A Gustav Klimt painting sold for a record-breaking $236.4 million on Tuesday night, making it the most expensive piece of modern art ever sold at auction.

Read more: on.wsj.com/4897ZTv
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
NEW: The Tate brothers, who have been accused of sexual misconduct in three countries, had their devices seized by law enforcement when they arrived in the U.S.

Days later, a White House official told DHS to return them.
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
ACAB
includes
Elf on the Shelf
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
iykyk
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
BREAKING: President Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
NEW: The Nevada Supreme Court reverses a lower court's dismissal of a criminal case against six Trump supporters who falsely claimed to be presidential electors to undermine the 2020 election. Nevada was one of seven states where GOP activists signed fake elector documents in 2020.
Criminal Case Against Fake Electors Can Proceed, Nevada Supreme Court Rules
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialist views spark fears companies and capital will flee, but top real estate CEOs say it's not true.
cnb.cx
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
Shoutout to the person I just saw waking ALONE confidently with a protest sign!
One side said:
“ICE is Domestic Terrorism”
The other side said:
“Freedom isn’t just for White Men”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
JUST IN: Federal judge orders release of hundreds of people arrested in Trump's immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS.
https://cnn.it/3LzqUPL
WLS: Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown | CNN
A federal judge ordered the release of hundreds of people arrested as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Illinois, according to CNN affiliate WLS, dealing a blow to federal ef...
www.cnn.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Shoutout to the person I just saw waking ALONE confidently with a protest sign!
One side said:
“ICE is Domestic Terrorism”
The other side said:
“Freedom isn’t just for White Men”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
Federal Plaza, 2:30 PM.
See you there.
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
Breaking News: House Democrats released emails in which Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew of the convicted sex offender's conduct and “spent hours at my house” with a victim.
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
In a message obtained by Congress, the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald J. Trump spent hours at his house with one of Mr. Epstein’s victims.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
Whoaaaaa
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
evening visitor #owl
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
BREAKING: A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., is found not guilty of assault.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in Washington is found not guilty of assault charge
A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington has been found not guilty of assault.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump. n.pr/43W4f6r
Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings
The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced an all-female team of co-chairs for his transition team. https://cnn.it/4oMWmbE
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
trees from my walk in the park
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
For the second time in a little over a week, ICE officers reportedly shot someone in Los Angeles.

This time, it was a US citizen who ICE officers shot from behind after he warned them that children would soon gather for the bus where they had pulled over a vehicle.
Report: ICE shot a US citizen trying to help kids
According to his lawyer, immigration officers shot Carlos Jimenez after he warned them that children would soon gather for the bus where they had pulled over a vehicle.
www.motherjones.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.”

We didn't. Read the story that he wanted dropped:
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
Kristi Noem claims that ICE has not detained or arrested any US citizens. We're calling BS.
More than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents
ProPublica uncovered that Americans have been kicked, dragged, and detained for days.
www.motherjones.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
Organizers said they followed Department of Homeland Security protocol and formally requested access more than one week ahead of the Mass. The request was denied, according to a statement from the village of Broadview. No reason was given.
trib.al/C6InDHk
Religious leaders' request to give Communion to detainees at Broadview facility is denied again
Organizers said they followed Department of Homeland Security protocol and formally requested access more than one week ahead of the Mass. The request was denied, according to a statement from the village of Broadview. No reason was given.
trib.al
November 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Reposted by Amy Axtell
Yet in 2010, Noem—then a congressional candidate—had “20 speeding tickets, three stop-sign violations, two seat-belt violations and a citation for driving with no driver’s license.” She had six court notices for failing to appear, and had two warrants out for her arrest. trib.al/uQSDaqR
ICE Barbie Says Immigrants Are Too Dumb to Drive Semitrucks
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the inane claim while bragging about arresting immigrant truck drivers.
trib.al
November 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM