Derek St. John
@derek117.bsky.social
Pro-democracy California Secessionist. Combat Veteran. Boston University Alum. Hockey. ComicCons.
December 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Won't work. Russia will NOT agree to it; or, if Russia does it will just be for as long as it takes to re-arm, and attack Ukraine again.
The US is pushing a "Korean-style" deal for Ukraine: a demilitarized zone from Donetsk to Kherson, frozen frontlines, and NATO-style security guarantees. Zaporizhzhia NPP may go under US oversight. Ukraine could join the EU by 2027 and get $100B in frozen rebuilding assets, with more via BlackRock.
December 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Won't work. Russia will NOT agree to it; or, if Russia does it will just be for as long as it takes to re-arm, and attack Ukraine again.
Riddle me this: if a Progressive was POTUS, and was destroying ALL of the nation's institutions & structures to create the Ideal Progressive America--although 70% of Americans held conservative values--would those Conservatives WAIT four years until the Dem left office?
No...they would find a way.
No...they would find a way.
It will only hurt America and our economy.
Trump brings legal immigration to a screeching halt www.axios.com/2025/12/10/t...
Trump brings legal immigration to a screeching halt www.axios.com/2025/12/10/t...
Trump brings legal immigration to a screeching halt
"[Y]ou're effectively shutting down the legal immigration process," one expert warned.
www.axios.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Riddle me this: if a Progressive was POTUS, and was destroying ALL of the nation's institutions & structures to create the Ideal Progressive America--although 70% of Americans held conservative values--would those Conservatives WAIT four years until the Dem left office?
No...they would find a way.
No...they would find a way.
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"The only group of people that he has consistently shown empathy for though, throughout his life are men who are accused of sexual harassment and assault."
Tim Miller and Neera Tanden on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators. lnk.thebulwark.com/4rRzPMW?utm_...
Tim Miller and Neera Tanden on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators. lnk.thebulwark.com/4rRzPMW?utm_...
December 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"The only group of people that he has consistently shown empathy for though, throughout his life are men who are accused of sexual harassment and assault."
Tim Miller and Neera Tanden on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators. lnk.thebulwark.com/4rRzPMW?utm_...
Tim Miller and Neera Tanden on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators. lnk.thebulwark.com/4rRzPMW?utm_...
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Sitting down to watch Sometimes a Great Notion, based on Ken Kesey's novel. Starring Paul Newman, Lee Remick, Henry Fonda, Michael Sarrazin and Richard Jaeckel.
December 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Some of us are worthy of Anne Frank's memory...
There are good people in this country, people who stand up for their neighbors & put their bodies on the line.
Don't forget that. Good people stand against #ICELawlessness. Be inspired by that. As ICE thugs round up, brutalize & torture our fellow Americans, do or say something! Don't be complicit.
Don't forget that. Good people stand against #ICELawlessness. Be inspired by that. As ICE thugs round up, brutalize & torture our fellow Americans, do or say something! Don't be complicit.
December 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Some of us are worthy of Anne Frank's memory...
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Senator Ruben Gallego has introduced Senate legislation to outlaw surveillance pricing.
Surveillance pricing is yet another way for corporations to pull one over on you.
Watch former FTC Chair Lina Khan explain the dangers of this shady practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM8
Surveillance pricing is yet another way for corporations to pull one over on you.
Watch former FTC Chair Lina Khan explain the dangers of this shady practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM8
The Shady World of Surveillance Pricing (Ft. Lina Khan)
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Senator Ruben Gallego has introduced Senate legislation to outlaw surveillance pricing.
Surveillance pricing is yet another way for corporations to pull one over on you.
Watch former FTC Chair Lina Khan explain the dangers of this shady practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM8
Surveillance pricing is yet another way for corporations to pull one over on you.
Watch former FTC Chair Lina Khan explain the dangers of this shady practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM8
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In Evanston tonight, outside Chicago—
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
December 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
In Evanston tonight, outside Chicago—
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
In the bitter cold, neighbors are gathered outside Lake Street Church for a vigil for ICE victims.
This is where @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social preaches—the pastor arrested on camera by ISP at Broadview.
Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mother Mary in a respirator.
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Cartoon by Christopher Weyant | cagle.com/weyant
December 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Cartoon by Christopher Weyant | cagle.com/weyant
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A judicial group argues Bove’s attendance violates rules prohibiting judges from “political activity.”
Can A Federal Judge Attend A Trump Rally? Judicial Group Files Complaint Against Emil Bove
A judicial group argues Bove’s attendance violates rules prohibiting judges from “political activity.”
www.forbes.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A judicial group argues Bove’s attendance violates rules prohibiting judges from “political activity.”
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Trump is a lying, conning crook; it's as simple as that.
December 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Trump is a lying, conning crook; it's as simple as that.
I'll withhold my opinions until after I see the film. It will either be great, or a complete miss.
James clearly gets Supergirl. Supergirl is one of the most tragic figures in comics. Clark only remembers Earth. Kara watched everyone she loved die, but was spared so she could raise baby Clark. But time dilation meant he was an adult by the time she arrived. She has pain without purpose.
See you tomorrow. #Supergirl
December 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I'll withhold my opinions until after I see the film. It will either be great, or a complete miss.
Strong STATE laws against ICE abuses-of-authority & lawlessness are required.
Trump will (if he hasn't already) pardon all ICE agents--but, he can only do it for Federal crimes.
Trump will (if he hasn't already) pardon all ICE agents--but, he can only do it for Federal crimes.
Multiple U.S. citizens have been arrested during ICE operations.
The forcefulness, lack of communication, and unlawful practices displayed by federal agents will not be tolerated in Minnesota.
The forcefulness, lack of communication, and unlawful practices displayed by federal agents will not be tolerated in Minnesota.
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Strong STATE laws against ICE abuses-of-authority & lawlessness are required.
Trump will (if he hasn't already) pardon all ICE agents--but, he can only do it for Federal crimes.
Trump will (if he hasn't already) pardon all ICE agents--but, he can only do it for Federal crimes.
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Democracy Docket is closing out the year with a special members-only live event, I will reflects on the biggest legal battles and democratic inflection points of the year and breaks down cases and political dynamics shaping the road ahead. Most importantly, I will answer your questions!
Live Q&A with Marc Elias on The State of Our Democracy
Become a member to join Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias for a live Q&A about the lessons learned in 2025 and what to expect in court ahead of the midterm elections.
newsletters.democracydocket.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Democracy Docket is closing out the year with a special members-only live event, I will reflects on the biggest legal battles and democratic inflection points of the year and breaks down cases and political dynamics shaping the road ahead. Most importantly, I will answer your questions!
ICE must be held accountable.
The way that this administration is targeting and harassing Somalians in Minneapolis is disgusting and vile. Keep filming this because one day we are going to hold these agents accountable. Last I heard peacefully protesting doesn’t warrant being sprayed with chemical irritants.
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
ICE must be held accountable.
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Congressional Republicans once again placed the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) in their crosshairs Wednesday, holding the second hearing so far this year on the landmark pro-voting law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
GOP Aims to Weaken Key Federal Protection Against Voter Purges
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Congressional Republicans once again placed the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) in their crosshairs Wednesday, holding the second hearing so far this year on the landmark pro-voting law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Soybean association president on Trump farm aid plan: 'A Band-Aid on an open wound'
Soybean association president on Trump farm aid plan: 'A Band-Aid on an open wound'
American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland on Tuesday said farmers would need more than President Trump’s $12 billion relief package to overcome losses from new trade policies. “This is a Band-Aid on an open wound. And, again, we’re thankful that there’s something that will help keep some farms in business, but what we truly need...
thehill.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Soybean association president on Trump farm aid plan: 'A Band-Aid on an open wound'
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Every Thursday afternoon, our co-directors stop by to answer your top-ranked questions. Join us tomorrow to discuss the regime’s “ANTIFA investigation” and whatever else is on your mind.
What’s the Plan? A Weekly Discussion with Indivisible’s Co-Founders · Indivisible
The onslaught of news, the chaos coming out of the White House – it’s all meant to overwhelm us. It’s a deliberate strategy to sow confusion and make us believe we are powerless to fight back.
The an...
www.mobilize.us
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Every Thursday afternoon, our co-directors stop by to answer your top-ranked questions. Join us tomorrow to discuss the regime’s “ANTIFA investigation” and whatever else is on your mind.
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Feed: "Vancouver Sun"
By: Dana Gee on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By: Dana Gee on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Rachel Maddow and Thomas L. Friedman will talk U.S. foreign policy shift at UBC speaker series
Lind Initiative 2026 speaker series speakers set to discuss what does "America first" foreign policy mean to Canada and the world
vancouversun.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Feed: "Vancouver Sun"
By: Dana Gee on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By: Dana Gee on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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I'm just going to leave this here.
Taylor Swift's Last Album Sparked Bizarre Accusations of Nazism. It Was a Coordinated Attack
Data analysis from startup GUDEA reveals inauthentic social media network that pushed false narrative about her ties to MAGA world and white supremacy
www.rollingstone.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I'm just going to leave this here.
