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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 12h

His *married* colleague, Cory, accused of beating his girlfriend.

Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 14h

Although he was removed from duty pending investigation; some outlets report reinstatement. His status is unclear. #protestart #watercolorart #ArtistsOnBluesky #HumanRights #latinaartist #Witness

Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 14h

Painted this after breaking down over videos of ICE violence. I sobbed, my dogs climbed onto me, I laughed and cried again — then I picked up the brush.
Adiós, Justice (ICE officer shoving woman to the floor at NY immigration court, 2025). Watercolor only
Art can’t undo her pain, but it can witness.

Watercolor painting of an ICE officer in dark green flannel and black baseball cap shoving a Latina woman to the ground. She lies on her back, grimacing, hands raised defensively, hair spread out, and her orange bag beside her. The background is a soft wash of pink, making the violence stark and inescapable.

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Democracy Helpers @democracyhelpers.bsky.social · 5d

These events are designed to maximize participation from our out-of-town activists. However, let’s all make space in our calendars to attend!

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 5d

No Kings Day 2 is coming ✊🏻
#NoKingsDay2 #StopTheTechnocrats #ProtestArt #HandPainted

Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 5d

While Thiel rants about the Antichrist — and how hard it is to hide his billions 🤑 —
I was at a bar painting this postcard: Liberty and Justice for All.
Our shared values, our democracy, are worth more than rich people problems.
#NoKingsDay2 #StopTheTechnocrats #ProtestArt #HandPainted

Hand-painted postcard on white paper, with bold blue block letters reading “LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.” The lettering is freehand, slightly imperfect but balanced, with “AND” a little off-center. Visible brushstrokes show texture and the handmade quality of the message.

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 5d

We need to stop calling Peter Thiel’s rants lectures.
They’re the ravings of a lunatic and should be treated as such.
What’s gone wrong in him is a mind poisoned by greed and paranoia, with a dash of religious zealotry.
Being rich doesn’t mean you have any sense.
#PeterThiel

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 5d

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 5d

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 9d

The willful ignorance and slimy tactics of this administration will be a lesson either way it shakes out.

Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 9d

🪖 Federalizing the Guard piecemeal is the authoritarian playbook: normalize illegal orders, then call process the rebellion.

🏛️ Judges blocking it aren’t the problem — they’re the last working branch of government.

#NationalGuard #RuleOfLaw #ChecksAndBalances #Democracy

Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 9d

⚖️ If Trump truly believes Oregon is a warzone, he can try invoking the Insurrection Act.

He won’t—because it’s public, reviewable, and requires proof the state can’t govern itself.

💥 Easier to rage than to govern.

#NationalGuard #InsurrectionAct #RuleOfLaw #PortlandProtests (1/2)

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 10d

A Temporary Restraining Order is exactly what it sounds like—temporary.

It pauses action while courts check legality.

Ignoring process doesn’t make our govt strong—it breaks the system. A dangerous precedent for any democracy.

#RuleOfLaw #TRO #AuthoritarianWatch #ChecksAndBalances
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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 10d

Stephen Miller threw a 2 a.m. Rumpelstiltskin tantrum because a judge followed the Constitution.

Judicial review isn’t “insurrection.” It’s how we keep wannabe kings from turning the National Guard into their toy soldiers.

#RumpelstiltskinRage #RuleOfLaw #NationalGuard #PortlandProtests
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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · 14d

Polygraphs don’t detect lies, they detect stress.
Truth serums = drunk talk.
Torture = coerced confabulation.

If any of this worked, courts would use them. They don’t.

👉 Intimidation ≠ science. Don’t give empty threats more power than they have.
#PolygraphReality #WhiskeyLeaks #UsefulTips

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 16d

Just a reminder that the Commander-in-Chief of the Louisiana National Guard, who can call them out all by himself if they were actually needed, is … Governor Landry.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry: "Tonight, we're sending the Department of War a request to send the National Guard, asking them to deploy the National Guard here in Louisiana into our cities like New Orleans and Baton Rogue and others."

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VoteVets @votevets.org · 20d

A political opponent is using Mikie Sherrill's illegally released military record to smear her service. As a 20-year Army veteran & former West Point ethics instructor, Lt Col (Ret.) Casey Moes wants to set the record straight about her honor and integrity. Watch this!

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · Aug 29

Every protest deserves a good pair of boots.

Actual #BootsOnTheGround in DC
#ProtestReady #thirstythursday

Woman sitting on a grey futon in a dark floral short sleeve top, holding a glass of wine.
Cuffed jeans and dark brown combat boots in the foreground.

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · Aug 22

New protest art design - doodled and painted in my notebook for expansion later!
#protestart #freedc #dctakeover

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · Aug 3

Draft sticker regarding Texas Republicans' gerrymandering schemes #texas #txgerrymander #gerrymander

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Nina Jankowicz @ninajankowicz.com · Jul 30

In another episode of “we live in the stupidest timeline,” Jen Easterly, a woman I have (1) never met and (2) did not work for, had her appointment at West Point terminated because Laura Loomer lied about both of us in a tweet.

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Army Secretary forces West Point to rescind appointment given to Easterly

The United States Military Academy abruptly ended the appointment of Jen Easterly to a high-profile academic position in West Point’s Department of Social Sciences, according to a memorandum issued We...

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Rep. Veronica Escobar @repescobar.bsky.social · Jul 31

After I was denied entry to an ICE facility in my district, many of you said social media posts weren’t enough. You’re right.

Here’s what’s next.

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · Jul 24

More bricks in the wall. Continue to develop your community and support networks folks, we're in for a bumpy road ahead.

Eric Chenoweth @ericdchenoweth.bsky.social · Jul 24

The head of the government's intelligence service is drumming up a conspiracy for referral to the head of the prosecutorial arm of the government to repress government opponents in potential show trials. All to consolidate the leader's power. (Yes, we are there. Up is Down. Ignorance is Strength.)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 23

Gabbard accuses Obama of attempting a coup against Trump. Up is down.

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · Jul 22

Trump wants Obama arrested.
Trump also argued presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts.
Guess who that protects now.
Congrats. You played yourself.
#AuthoritarianWatch #ExecutiveImmunity #RuleOfLaw

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Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · Jun 28

You know the BBB? The bleak boneheaded bill? The brashly bullshit bill? The blatantly bad bill? That bill? Yes, it's bad, and no the ultra rich don't deserve more tax breaks, and certainly not at the expense of regular Americans.

Awbrey @awbslea.bsky.social · Jun 26

Only the most insecure CIC in the world would claim that their preemptive strike with pre-existing technology on a country that had its air defense systems suppressed and already under attack, that we did not declare war with, an overwhelming victory comparable to Hiroshima ending WW2.