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How to support immigrants now and resist the mass deportation machine -- lessons from Internment of Japanese. www.idahoprisonproject.org/posts/intern...
"Border Patrol directly consulted the [Flock] networks in eight Washington law enforcement agencies this year for reasons including “immigration,” ...In 10 cases where Flock users do not permit Border Patrol access to their Flock networks, the report found they searched through them anyway"
After the news broke about the Texas cop's Washington access, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels told reporters that he had since ensured our county’s Flock data was “locked down” and didn’t specify if our cameras were searched.
Border Patrol, ICE tapped into Washington police surveillance systems for potential immigration enforcement
Federal law enforcement agencies accessed data collected by some local police and sheriff’s offices automated license plate cameras around Washington, a University of Washington Center for Human Rights report found, sometimes without local agencies’ knowledge.
www.spokesman.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 AM
"Border Patrol directly consulted the [Flock] networks in eight Washington law enforcement agencies this year for reasons including “immigration,” ...In 10 cases where Flock users do not permit Border Patrol access to their Flock networks, the report found they searched through them anyway"
Disturbing tale of the surveillance state none of us asked for being used by law enforcedment all over the U.S. for any reason or no reason
In October, statewide news reported that a sheriff's deputy in Texas searched thousands of Flock cameras in Washington for 'Had an abortion, search for female.’ New documents obtained by RANGE show Spokane County Sheriff's Office cameras were accessed in that search:
Texas deputy searched Spokane County Flock cameras for a woman who had an abortion– RANGE Media
Amidst nationwide and state scrutiny of the cameras, Spokane County’s Flock network was used by an out-of-state cop looking for a woman who had an abortion.
rangemedia.co
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Disturbing tale of the surveillance state none of us asked for being used by law enforcedment all over the U.S. for any reason or no reason
Surprise! cutting taxes repeatedly and irresponsibly blew a hole in the Idaho state budget. Who could have guessed??
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New report shows 5 years of Idaho income tax cuts have reduced state revenue by $4 billion • Idaho Capital Sun
A new report shows the Idaho Legislature reduced state revenue by a combined $4 billion through five income tax cuts passed since 2021.
idahocapitalsun.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Surprise! cutting taxes repeatedly and irresponsibly blew a hole in the Idaho state budget. Who could have guessed??
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Meanwhile, Mark Kelly is facing a criminal investigation for saying soldiers should not follow illegal orders
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
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November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Meanwhile, Mark Kelly is facing a criminal investigation for saying soldiers should not follow illegal orders
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Wow! Important letters from 3 BABE VOTE campus Captains (College of Southern Idaho, BSU, & UNC). #idpol www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/lett...
The Wilder raid devastated families and an entire community | Opinion
What happened at La Catedral Arena in Wilder last month wasn’t merely an “operation.” It was a wound. | Opinion
www.idahostatesman.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Wow! Important letters from 3 BABE VOTE campus Captains (College of Southern Idaho, BSU, & UNC). #idpol www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/lett...
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DOGE was created for data theft and infrastructure dismantling and it wildly succeeded on both counts within the first few weeks of its existence. It will take a generation to rebuild what it destroyed and the breach of data is unprecedented.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
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www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
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www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
DOGE was created for data theft and infrastructure dismantling and it wildly succeeded on both counts within the first few weeks of its existence. It will take a generation to rebuild what it destroyed and the breach of data is unprecedented.
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Diversion programs act as a jail alternative and offers additional chances to youth. But compared to their white peers, a 2025 report finds that Indigenous and Black youth statewide are the least likely to be offered a path out of the justice system.
Native American kids less likely than others in WA to be offered second chance in juvenile court, data shows – RANGE Media
Lawmakers and researchers push for new tracking measures as racial disparities and decentralized practices shape youth justice outcomes
rangemedia.co
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Diversion programs act as a jail alternative and offers additional chances to youth. But compared to their white peers, a 2025 report finds that Indigenous and Black youth statewide are the least likely to be offered a path out of the justice system.
When it's relevant to their political agenda, IDLEG asks about ROI for state-funded projects. They NEVER ask these questions about prisons: do they make us safer? Are they good for families? Are they the best use of state money? are things unasked.
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Idaho DOGE Task Force advances proposal to merge or eliminate 6 state entities • Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho's DOGE Task Force moved forward proposals to eliminate or merge six state entities with estimated savings of just over $300,000 a year.
idahocapitalsun.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
When it's relevant to their political agenda, IDLEG asks about ROI for state-funded projects. They NEVER ask these questions about prisons: do they make us safer? Are they good for families? Are they the best use of state money? are things unasked.
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“The first time I caught up to them, I could tell that they already knew who I was,” he told me when we first spoke on the phone in late October. “They had seen me before, so they thought they were just going to speed away. I was like, ‘Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!’”
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
“The first time I caught up to them, I could tell that they already knew who I was,” he told me when we first spoke on the phone in late October. “They had seen me before, so they thought they were just going to speed away. I was like, ‘Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!’”
Yep!
The battle for a North Idaho city’s identity:
Recent elections in the North Idaho city tell a very different story about the town than the national news’ attention to Doug Wilson’s Christ Church would suggest.
Recent elections in the North Idaho city tell a very different story about the town than the national news’ attention to Doug Wilson’s Christ Church would suggest.
Elections show Christ Church is not in charge in Moscow – RANGE Media
Amid a national leftward shift in voting, the North Idaho town has long gone progressive
rangemedia.co
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Yep!
feeling tremendous relief that this is not Idaho. Our IDOC has floated this idea. People in prison have so little; receiving handwritten notes from their loved ones is a tiny joy.
The Illinois Department of Corrections plans to file a permanent prison mail scanning rule by Dec. 3, but state lawmakers and advocates hope IDOC takes input seriously after months of confusion.
IDOC to file permanent mail scanning rule early next month, face legislative review Dec. 17
The Illinois Department of Corrections plans to file a permanent prison mail scanning rule by Dec. 3, but state lawmakers and advocates hope IDOC takes input seriously after months of
www.wandtv.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
feeling tremendous relief that this is not Idaho. Our IDOC has floated this idea. People in prison have so little; receiving handwritten notes from their loved ones is a tiny joy.
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With mercury in retrograde, doing a long thread seems inadvisable, but this is some deeply irresponsible criminal justice reporting. It does the propublica goal to "hold someone accountable", but do they truly understand the system they are critiquing?
Six young Black moms were allegedly killed by suspects who were on probation but not being monitored in person by probation officers because of a warrant out for their arrest.
Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
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Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
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She Begged for Help. This State’s Probation Gap May Have Put Her in Danger.
Tennessee probation officers pause in-person visits and home searches for offenders facing an arrest warrant. That reduced supervision can last for months. Temptress Peebles was one of six mothers who...
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
With mercury in retrograde, doing a long thread seems inadvisable, but this is some deeply irresponsible criminal justice reporting. It does the propublica goal to "hold someone accountable", but do they truly understand the system they are critiquing?
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Food Pantry Status Guide:
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Food Pantry Status Guide:
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
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Last week, we worked with local orgs to create a food resource map. This map covers a large area and we want to make sure it stays up to date. If there's a resource that's not listed, please let us know! You can find the map and add resources here:
How to get or give help during the SNAP shutdown across the Inland Northwest – RANGE Media
Our community is facing a food crisis. We created a comprehensive map of all the resources in our region, so you can find the nearest food pantries, community organizations and restaurants offering free food closest to you.
www.spokane.food
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Last week, we worked with local orgs to create a food resource map. This map covers a large area and we want to make sure it stays up to date. If there's a resource that's not listed, please let us know! You can find the map and add resources here:
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13,300 confined children in the U.S. are detained pretrial – aka, they’re legally innocent
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
13,300 confined children in the U.S. are detained pretrial – aka, they’re legally innocent
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
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This Pennsylvania county stopped charging people 'lodging fees' for the time they spent in jail. Then commissioners voted to forgive over $65 million in these fees.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
This Pennsylvania County Wiped Out Millions in Jail Debt
After Dauphin County ended the practice of charging people while they’re detained in jail, Commissioner Justin Douglas pushed it to forgive more than $65 million in lodging fees.
boltsmag.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This Pennsylvania county stopped charging people 'lodging fees' for the time they spent in jail. Then commissioners voted to forgive over $65 million in these fees.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
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Rep. Mike Simpson R-ID ignores Democrats on the floor and adjourns the House until next Monday. Adelita Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23 and still has not been sworn into office.
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Rep. Mike Simpson R-ID ignores Democrats on the floor and adjourns the House until next Monday. Adelita Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23 and still has not been sworn into office.
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Each year, one-third of jail admissions are for misdemeanor charges.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Each year, one-third of jail admissions are for misdemeanor charges.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked for the personal information of all Americans receiving food stamps. Idaho is among the 27 states that complied with the request.
Idaho shares personal data of food stamps recipients with federal government
The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked for the personal information of all Americans receiving food stamps, including the immigration status of their family members. Idaho is among the 27 states tha...
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked for the personal information of all Americans receiving food stamps. Idaho is among the 27 states that complied with the request.
(if you're not aware, an influential Christian Nationalist movement is trying to make its home here and the local residents are not having it) www.npr.org/2025/01/12/1...
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 AM
(if you're not aware, an influential Christian Nationalist movement is trying to make its home here and the local residents are not having it) www.npr.org/2025/01/12/1...
Moscow, Idaho yet again turned back Christian Nationalist candidates for mayor, city council and the public school board. results.voteidaho.gov/results/publ...
Election Results
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November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Moscow, Idaho yet again turned back Christian Nationalist candidates for mayor, city council and the public school board. results.voteidaho.gov/results/publ...
“Unfortunately, at this moment Donald Trump is the only character who matters in the Republican Party, because you have a rubber-stamp Congress. You have Republicans in both the House and Senate who just do the bidding of Donald Trump.”
There’s a popular and recurring chant that echoed throughout the recent No Kings protests several weeks ago: “This is what democracy looks like.” But on Capitol Hill over the past four weeks, during a protracted government shutdown, Republicans have been displaying the opposite.
Amid Government Shutdown, Republicans Are Showing Us What Autocracy Looks Like
They are anticipating that vast structural changes will ultimately keep them in power, regardless of how they legislate.
truthout.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“Unfortunately, at this moment Donald Trump is the only character who matters in the Republican Party, because you have a rubber-stamp Congress. You have Republicans in both the House and Senate who just do the bidding of Donald Trump.”
Newsletter discuuses "Operation No Return", the Governor's shameful public relations campaign to demonize immigrants and justify his ICE partnership by publishing mug shots of brown-skinned men. Idaho tax payers dollars are used to build and maintain this website. 1/2 gov.idaho.gov/operation-no...
October 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Newsletter discuuses "Operation No Return", the Governor's shameful public relations campaign to demonize immigrants and justify his ICE partnership by publishing mug shots of brown-skinned men. Idaho tax payers dollars are used to build and maintain this website. 1/2 gov.idaho.gov/operation-no...