Liz Hughes
@inventingliz.bsky.social
Mom through adoption, perpetual do-gooder, wannabe world-traveler, life-long learner, soon-to-be empty nester so I'm looking for new hobbies! Opinions are my own. #bospoli #mapoli
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everything about this is a nightmare
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
everything about this is a nightmare
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Family separation is a tool of genocide.
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Family separation is a tool of genocide.
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Woah. Newsmax’s legal analyst just said Pete Hegseth and everyone involved in the illegal boat strike should be “prosecuted for a war crime.”
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Woah. Newsmax’s legal analyst just said Pete Hegseth and everyone involved in the illegal boat strike should be “prosecuted for a war crime.”
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
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The AP has called the #TN07 special election for Matt Van Epps (R). But his ~6-point win still represents a big Democratic overperformance in this Trump+22 district.
December 3, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The AP has called the #TN07 special election for Matt Van Epps (R). But his ~6-point win still represents a big Democratic overperformance in this Trump+22 district.
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Trump’s lawyers will almost certainly appeal this and there’s no guarantee ICE would follow the law even if it becomes final.
But this important step affirms what we all know: ICE is acting illegally, and one day these agents will need to answer for their actions.
But this important step affirms what we all know: ICE is acting illegally, and one day these agents will need to answer for their actions.
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Trump’s lawyers will almost certainly appeal this and there’s no guarantee ICE would follow the law even if it becomes final.
But this important step affirms what we all know: ICE is acting illegally, and one day these agents will need to answer for their actions.
But this important step affirms what we all know: ICE is acting illegally, and one day these agents will need to answer for their actions.
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BREAKING: A judge has ruled that Trump’s warrantless immigration arrests in DC are illegal and unconstitutional.
December 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
BREAKING: A judge has ruled that Trump’s warrantless immigration arrests in DC are illegal and unconstitutional.
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this doesn't mean we sit back and watch 'em spin; it means we have to be ever more mindful of anti-democracy efforts to silence and disenfranchise folks
... because we are in fact winning
... because we are in fact winning
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
this doesn't mean we sit back and watch 'em spin; it means we have to be ever more mindful of anti-democracy efforts to silence and disenfranchise folks
... because we are in fact winning
... because we are in fact winning
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the tl;dr is
anti-abortion and right-wing funders, including some of the richest mf's on earth, are absolutely burning cash in US elections right now because even with gaming the system, they can't get the results they want
anti-abortion and right-wing funders, including some of the richest mf's on earth, are absolutely burning cash in US elections right now because even with gaming the system, they can't get the results they want
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
the tl;dr is
anti-abortion and right-wing funders, including some of the richest mf's on earth, are absolutely burning cash in US elections right now because even with gaming the system, they can't get the results they want
anti-abortion and right-wing funders, including some of the richest mf's on earth, are absolutely burning cash in US elections right now because even with gaming the system, they can't get the results they want
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For reasons it is not within my ken to identify, this is not a mainstream political narrative; the investment that anti-abortion fuckos wasted in VA is a huge fucking misfire, it should be read as a bellwether for close votes anywhere else.
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
For reasons it is not within my ken to identify, this is not a mainstream political narrative; the investment that anti-abortion fuckos wasted in VA is a huge fucking misfire, it should be read as a bellwether for close votes anywhere else.
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Anti-abortion lobby groups are incredibly well funded (indeed, they were so before the Life Leadership Conf. investment earlier this year), and they work really the fuck hard to sell their anti-science fuckery and threaten to oust pols who are insufficiently fascist. They lose again and again.
December 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Anti-abortion lobby groups are incredibly well funded (indeed, they were so before the Life Leadership Conf. investment earlier this year), and they work really the fuck hard to sell their anti-science fuckery and threaten to oust pols who are insufficiently fascist. They lose again and again.
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My expertise these days is in countering anti-abortion organizing. Earlier this year Leonard Leo and other monied fuckos invested tens of millions in ostensible door-knocking and anti-abortion messaging campaigns, specificially in Virginia, and they lost hilariously despite said investment
Pro-Life Coalition Launches $30 Million Pro-Life Venture Fund to Protect Unborn
Bereit previously founded and led the international pro-life 40 Days for Life and serves as a member of the Equal Rights Institute’s board of advisers.
www.ncregister.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 AM
My expertise these days is in countering anti-abortion organizing. Earlier this year Leonard Leo and other monied fuckos invested tens of millions in ostensible door-knocking and anti-abortion messaging campaigns, specificially in Virginia, and they lost hilariously despite said investment
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i've had a couple of whiskeys so either i'm going to have more and get into details or have more and avoid details but
the GOP and GOP-aligned groups continue to flail in local/state elections that they have openly invested in, deeply, and when they win by inches it's a huge sign of actual loss
the GOP and GOP-aligned groups continue to flail in local/state elections that they have openly invested in, deeply, and when they win by inches it's a huge sign of actual loss
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
i've had a couple of whiskeys so either i'm going to have more and get into details or have more and avoid details but
the GOP and GOP-aligned groups continue to flail in local/state elections that they have openly invested in, deeply, and when they win by inches it's a huge sign of actual loss
the GOP and GOP-aligned groups continue to flail in local/state elections that they have openly invested in, deeply, and when they win by inches it's a huge sign of actual loss
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This is an excellent thread that identifies a really important thing - that the right is burning through A LOT of money & still not getting the results they desire.
But read it all....good stuff.
But read it all....good stuff.
i've had a couple of whiskeys so either i'm going to have more and get into details or have more and avoid details but
the GOP and GOP-aligned groups continue to flail in local/state elections that they have openly invested in, deeply, and when they win by inches it's a huge sign of actual loss
the GOP and GOP-aligned groups continue to flail in local/state elections that they have openly invested in, deeply, and when they win by inches it's a huge sign of actual loss
December 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This is an excellent thread that identifies a really important thing - that the right is burning through A LOT of money & still not getting the results they desire.
But read it all....good stuff.
But read it all....good stuff.
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So yeah, if you're represented by a Republican in a district that was carried by less than 20 points, tomorrow would be a good day to call and demand that the ACA subsidies continue.
The good news is Republicans in Congress are shitting their pants right about now
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
So yeah, if you're represented by a Republican in a district that was carried by less than 20 points, tomorrow would be a good day to call and demand that the ACA subsidies continue.
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Trump is upset that he’s being criticized for taking naps during meetings.
December 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Trump is upset that he’s being criticized for taking naps during meetings.
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Even if the current NYT projection (R+5.6) holds, that is a 16 point swing left from 2024. That is catastrophic for the GOP if these trends are nationwide, which with all the elections we've had in the last month appears to be true.
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Even if the current NYT projection (R+5.6) holds, that is a 16 point swing left from 2024. That is catastrophic for the GOP if these trends are nationwide, which with all the elections we've had in the last month appears to be true.
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Tonight, a deep south +22 R district became a +4 R district.
The Republicans are totally screwed in the midterms.
The Republicans are totally screwed in the midterms.
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Tonight, a deep south +22 R district became a +4 R district.
The Republicans are totally screwed in the midterms.
The Republicans are totally screwed in the midterms.
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And there's more coming up next week:
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
And there's more coming up next week:
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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What we know, 10:30pm:
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 AM
What we know, 10:30pm:
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
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Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
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The fact that there's been some actual election night suspense on how Tennessee ends is going to be enough to trigger those cold sweats among House Republicans.
And Dems will likely get to point to another (admittedly way smaller!) flip, stay tuned for that.
And Dems will likely get to point to another (admittedly way smaller!) flip, stay tuned for that.
December 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The fact that there's been some actual election night suspense on how Tennessee ends is going to be enough to trigger those cold sweats among House Republicans.
And Dems will likely get to point to another (admittedly way smaller!) flip, stay tuned for that.
And Dems will likely get to point to another (admittedly way smaller!) flip, stay tuned for that.
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Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"
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More Domestic Terrorism sponsored by the Republican Political Party. ~ Ethnic cleansing is the systematic forced removal of ethnic, racial, or religious groups from a given area, with the intent of making the society ethnically homogeneous.
Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
More Domestic Terrorism sponsored by the Republican Political Party. ~ Ethnic cleansing is the systematic forced removal of ethnic, racial, or religious groups from a given area, with the intent of making the society ethnically homogeneous.
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Wow.
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
Woah. Newsmax’s legal analyst just said Pete Hegseth and everyone involved in the illegal boat strike should be “prosecuted for a war crime.”
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Wow.
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
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that's a 15.5 point swing. which is a hell of a lot, and should make Rs hyperventilate. but not quite enough, alas.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
that's a 15.5 point swing. which is a hell of a lot, and should make Rs hyperventilate. but not quite enough, alas.