Betsy Baker
@betsycbaker.bsky.social
Former IT person, now retired. Volunteers for progressive candidates & issues. Artsy-Craftsy. Organic yard for pollinators. Minnesotan.
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In this ongoing occupation of Minneapolis, Defend the 612 is committed to uplifting and supporting city-wide coordination between autonomous neighborhood response groups that are rising up to resist the abductions, kidnapping and deportation of our neighbors. (1/4)
Learn more at defend612.com
Learn more at defend612.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
In this ongoing occupation of Minneapolis, Defend the 612 is committed to uplifting and supporting city-wide coordination between autonomous neighborhood response groups that are rising up to resist the abductions, kidnapping and deportation of our neighbors. (1/4)
Learn more at defend612.com
Learn more at defend612.com
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AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
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wow this is almost, like, a platform someone could successfully run on
"For the first time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71 percent believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate."
Opinion | The Billionaires Have Gone Full Louis XV
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
wow this is almost, like, a platform someone could successfully run on
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Confirmed ICE deportation flight touching down ~11:11am today. It will land at Signature Aviation's private terminal. Detainees will be moved from Whipple and other detention centers, shackled in the cold, then flown off to Louisiana and elsewhere.
Track it here www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...
Track it here www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...
December 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Confirmed ICE deportation flight touching down ~11:11am today. It will land at Signature Aviation's private terminal. Detainees will be moved from Whipple and other detention centers, shackled in the cold, then flown off to Louisiana and elsewhere.
Track it here www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...
Track it here www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...
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ICE OUT OF MN! Dec 20, 11:30am
In Minnesota, we care about our ALL our neighbors. Right now our immigrant neighbors are facing unprecedented attacks from Donald Trump and the ICE machine that is tearing apart families. That’s why we’re coming together to say Minnesota ♥️ our immigrant neighbors!
In Minnesota, we care about our ALL our neighbors. Right now our immigrant neighbors are facing unprecedented attacks from Donald Trump and the ICE machine that is tearing apart families. That’s why we’re coming together to say Minnesota ♥️ our immigrant neighbors!
December 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
ICE OUT OF MN! Dec 20, 11:30am
In Minnesota, we care about our ALL our neighbors. Right now our immigrant neighbors are facing unprecedented attacks from Donald Trump and the ICE machine that is tearing apart families. That’s why we’re coming together to say Minnesota ♥️ our immigrant neighbors!
In Minnesota, we care about our ALL our neighbors. Right now our immigrant neighbors are facing unprecedented attacks from Donald Trump and the ICE machine that is tearing apart families. That’s why we’re coming together to say Minnesota ♥️ our immigrant neighbors!
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“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
Agreed. It isn’t right!
Jfc. Senator John Hoffman reports ICE took the owners of crumbs and coffee in BP this morning and left the building unlocked with money on the counter.
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Agreed. It isn’t right!
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Donald Trump has brought his lawlessness to Minnesota, sending ICE agents here to divide and terrorize our communities.
But House DFLers will always stand with our neighbors.
We are Minnesotans. And Minnesotans have each other’s backs.
But House DFLers will always stand with our neighbors.
We are Minnesotans. And Minnesotans have each other’s backs.
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Donald Trump has brought his lawlessness to Minnesota, sending ICE agents here to divide and terrorize our communities.
But House DFLers will always stand with our neighbors.
We are Minnesotans. And Minnesotans have each other’s backs.
But House DFLers will always stand with our neighbors.
We are Minnesotans. And Minnesotans have each other’s backs.
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Just a reminder that ICE didn't exist until 2002. It's not some longstanding institution that must be maintained. It was created as a knee-jerk reaction to 9/11, and it could be gotten rid of as easily as it was created.
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
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They should be pounding on Trump’s culture of corruption instead of creating their own.
"House Democrats on Thursday voted to return Rep. Henry Cuellar to his leadership role on the House Appropriations Committee following his presidential pardon on federal corruption charges."
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
Democrats Return Henry Cuellar to Powerful Spending Post After Trump Pardon
“We got ratified,” Cuellar told reporters after the vote.
www.notus.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
They should be pounding on Trump’s culture of corruption instead of creating their own.
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This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
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If this doesn't make clear to you why independent, pro-democracy media is crucially important, I don't know what will. Democracy Docket is urgently trying to scale up to step in where legacy media is failing. Sign-up now to support its efforts. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
If this doesn't make clear to you why independent, pro-democracy media is crucially important, I don't know what will. Democracy Docket is urgently trying to scale up to step in where legacy media is failing. Sign-up now to support its efforts. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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I hope people understand that if Trump gets his way America will soon be part of the global axis of evil if we aren't already. You see it in the Caribbean, you see it in Ukraine, and you see it with Trump trying to buddy up to Xi. We are a malevolent force.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I hope people understand that if Trump gets his way America will soon be part of the global axis of evil if we aren't already. You see it in the Caribbean, you see it in Ukraine, and you see it with Trump trying to buddy up to Xi. We are a malevolent force.
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BREAKING: Democrat Eric Gisler has won the GA HD-121 special election, Decision Desk HQ projects, flipping the seat from red to blue
Just last year, Gisler lost this district by 22 points. The district was Trump +12 in 2024.
Just last year, Gisler lost this district by 22 points. The district was Trump +12 in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Eric Gisler has won the GA HD-121 special election, Decision Desk HQ projects, flipping the seat from red to blue
Just last year, Gisler lost this district by 22 points. The district was Trump +12 in 2024.
Just last year, Gisler lost this district by 22 points. The district was Trump +12 in 2024.
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A Democrat hasn’t been elected Mayor of Miami in nearly 30 years. VP Harris beat Trump in Miami by just one point last year. Tonight, Eileen Higgins became the first Democrat to win in three decades and won by 19 points. This is a very, very bad sign for the GOP.
December 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A Democrat hasn’t been elected Mayor of Miami in nearly 30 years. VP Harris beat Trump in Miami by just one point last year. Tonight, Eileen Higgins became the first Democrat to win in three decades and won by 19 points. This is a very, very bad sign for the GOP.
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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
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Right now during open enrollment, all of the warning signs are flashing red. We have to act if we want to ensure millions of Americans have access to health care.
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Right now during open enrollment, all of the warning signs are flashing red. We have to act if we want to ensure millions of Americans have access to health care.
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How do we overcome the voter registration hurdle before the midterms?
We Say, “Only Voters” Will Save Us. Then We Forget About Them.
Bringing true civics, including voter registration, to high schools can help voting turnout.
contrarian.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
How do we overcome the voter registration hurdle before the midterms?
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ICE is ramping up its presence. There is a *suspected* deportation flight touching down in 35 MINUTES. If you're near the airport and can observe, please do.
December 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ICE is ramping up its presence. There is a *suspected* deportation flight touching down in 35 MINUTES. If you're near the airport and can observe, please do.
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It's not sustainable to pay for every newsletter and Patreon you want to support. I subscribe to MANY and I am going to have to unsubscribe to some because it is costing me thousands of dollars a year (over $3000). More collectivist options need to be developed.
December 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's not sustainable to pay for every newsletter and Patreon you want to support. I subscribe to MANY and I am going to have to unsubscribe to some because it is costing me thousands of dollars a year (over $3000). More collectivist options need to be developed.
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Respectfully, Congresswoman, you voted with Republicans to strip due process from immigrants and to praise Trump's ICE. This year.
Now you're upset?
Votes have consequences. Minnesotans deserve better.
Now you're upset?
Votes have consequences. Minnesotans deserve better.
ICE agents followed a Burnsville family home from the store, failed to present a warrant and entered their home with guns drawn. They detained 4 legal citizens who presented documentation, leaving a 7 year-old without parents.
A seven-year-old. Let that sink in. Trump’s ICE is out of control.
A seven-year-old. Let that sink in. Trump’s ICE is out of control.
ICE agents detained four people from a Burnsville home, according to family members, including a 7-year-old's parents and the husband of a pregnant woman.
December 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Respectfully, Congresswoman, you voted with Republicans to strip due process from immigrants and to praise Trump's ICE. This year.
Now you're upset?
Votes have consequences. Minnesotans deserve better.
Now you're upset?
Votes have consequences. Minnesotans deserve better.
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Twin Cities! More than 1000 of you showed up last night for virtual training- this Saturday come to the follow up.
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Twin Cities! More than 1000 of you showed up last night for virtual training- this Saturday come to the follow up.
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2/2
To say this for the 50th time, for anyone who doesn't know:
Three young conservative lawyers were part of the GOP "Florida recount" team that led to GWB becoming president, via Bush-v-Gore.
They were: John Roberts. Brett Kavanaugh. Amy Coney Barrett.
Small world.
To say this for the 50th time, for anyone who doesn't know:
Three young conservative lawyers were part of the GOP "Florida recount" team that led to GWB becoming president, via Bush-v-Gore.
They were: John Roberts. Brett Kavanaugh. Amy Coney Barrett.
Small world.
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
2/2
To say this for the 50th time, for anyone who doesn't know:
Three young conservative lawyers were part of the GOP "Florida recount" team that led to GWB becoming president, via Bush-v-Gore.
They were: John Roberts. Brett Kavanaugh. Amy Coney Barrett.
Small world.
To say this for the 50th time, for anyone who doesn't know:
Three young conservative lawyers were part of the GOP "Florida recount" team that led to GWB becoming president, via Bush-v-Gore.
They were: John Roberts. Brett Kavanaugh. Amy Coney Barrett.
Small world.
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The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The fact that four hostile drones tried to hit Zelenskyy’s plane & it’s barely a blip in the news cycle should terrify everyone. We’ve been dragged so deep into the chaos era that an attempted strike on a world leader doesn’t even break through. When this becomes normal, the world is in real danger.