I need folks to understand what this looks like in reality.
I worked in “entry level” roles for almost two decades before I could get into a career that paid me enough to cover my loan bills and living expenses (note living, not thriving).
Working full time, going to school full time. 1/3
I worked in “entry level” roles for almost two decades before I could get into a career that paid me enough to cover my loan bills and living expenses (note living, not thriving).
Working full time, going to school full time. 1/3
4 corporations. $315B in profits. Just 4.9% in federal taxes. Tesla paid $0.
With Trump’s billionaire tax cuts Amazon, Alphabet, Meta & Tesla got $51B in cuts in ONE year.
At the original 35% rate, they’d owe ~$110B. Free public college costs ~$75B.
45M students drown in debt so 4 corps cash in 🇺🇸
With Trump’s billionaire tax cuts Amazon, Alphabet, Meta & Tesla got $51B in cuts in ONE year.
At the original 35% rate, they’d owe ~$110B. Free public college costs ~$75B.
45M students drown in debt so 4 corps cash in 🇺🇸
February 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I need folks to understand what this looks like in reality.
I worked in “entry level” roles for almost two decades before I could get into a career that paid me enough to cover my loan bills and living expenses (note living, not thriving).
Working full time, going to school full time. 1/3
I worked in “entry level” roles for almost two decades before I could get into a career that paid me enough to cover my loan bills and living expenses (note living, not thriving).
Working full time, going to school full time. 1/3
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light up locals.
light up locals.
If progressives want a Presidential candidate for 2028, the campaign machinery for that person has to start NOW. Because the kind of operation necessary to build a viable national campaign is ENORMOUS!
That is why it is so rare to see someone run a
That is why it is so rare to see someone run a
February 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
👇
light up locals.
light up locals.
February 18, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Land of the “free”
smdh
smdh
A Pennsylvania man who spent 43 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned, only to be taken straight into immigration custody, is denied bail while he fights deportation.
Pennsylvania man cleared after 43 years in prison for murder denied bail during deportation fight
Subramanyam Vedam's attorney argued that he would have likely been spared deportation and become a citizen if not for the murder case, given immigration laws at the time.
nbcnews.to
February 18, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Land of the “free”
smdh
smdh
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Every now and then I remember we kidnapped a foreign head of state and are holding him in a jail cell in Brooklyn.
February 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Every now and then I remember we kidnapped a foreign head of state and are holding him in a jail cell in Brooklyn.
Hey ICE I’m a corporate trainer and human rights SME AMA 👋 😭
Social media sites subpoenaed for identities behind anti-ICE accounts. "[DHS] is... sending tech companies legal requests for the names, email addresses, telephone numbers and other identifying data behind social media accounts that track or criticize the agency." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Hey ICE I’m a corporate trainer and human rights SME AMA 👋 😭
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
Right-wing Heritage Foundation’s own data shows fewer than 100 noncitizens voted since 1982 (!!!)
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
February 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Right-wing Heritage Foundation’s own data shows fewer than 100 noncitizens voted since 1982 (!!!)
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
This is a must-read:
No time to lose: Liberal democracies can win the cognitive and hybrid war against authoritarians
www.isdglobal.org/digital-disp...
No time to lose: Liberal democracies can win the cognitive and hybrid war against authoritarians
www.isdglobal.org/digital-disp...
No time to lose: Liberal democracies can win the cognitive and hybrid war against authoritarians
Authoritarian regimes will never stop their hybrid warfare, but democracies must make major changes if they are to counter their adversaries.
www.isdglobal.org
February 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
This is a must-read:
No time to lose: Liberal democracies can win the cognitive and hybrid war against authoritarians
www.isdglobal.org/digital-disp...
No time to lose: Liberal democracies can win the cognitive and hybrid war against authoritarians
www.isdglobal.org/digital-disp...
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It’s your air too. Call Congress.
202-224-3121
Text ‘sign PAMYXO’ to 50409 for speed…or write your own objection with @resist.bot
resist.bot/petitions/PA...
202-224-3121
Text ‘sign PAMYXO’ to 50409 for speed…or write your own objection with @resist.bot
resist.bot/petitions/PA...
Defend the Clean Air Act—Stop the EPA Rollback
Text SIGN PAMYXO to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 AM
It’s your air too. Call Congress.
202-224-3121
Text ‘sign PAMYXO’ to 50409 for speed…or write your own objection with @resist.bot
resist.bot/petitions/PA...
202-224-3121
Text ‘sign PAMYXO’ to 50409 for speed…or write your own objection with @resist.bot
resist.bot/petitions/PA...
I have a whole host of depression and adhd, pain medications.
The only way I’d ever do end of life is if I did it through a prolonged, bureaucratic process with my care team.
I love my life, kids, husband - even my body. Pain and all.
I’m posting on Puttin (s/p) next week so wish me luck 🤣
The only way I’d ever do end of life is if I did it through a prolonged, bureaucratic process with my care team.
I love my life, kids, husband - even my body. Pain and all.
I’m posting on Puttin (s/p) next week so wish me luck 🤣
February 14, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I have a whole host of depression and adhd, pain medications.
The only way I’d ever do end of life is if I did it through a prolonged, bureaucratic process with my care team.
I love my life, kids, husband - even my body. Pain and all.
I’m posting on Puttin (s/p) next week so wish me luck 🤣
The only way I’d ever do end of life is if I did it through a prolonged, bureaucratic process with my care team.
I love my life, kids, husband - even my body. Pain and all.
I’m posting on Puttin (s/p) next week so wish me luck 🤣
Hey Social Security Workers.
I know your job is underpaid and overdemanded.
Don’t do it.
Worried about immigration?
Ask what they’re doing first to be sure humane migration.
Don’t hand folks over.
Be terrible at your jobs for once in your lives 🤗
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89vFPjb/
I know your job is underpaid and overdemanded.
Don’t do it.
Worried about immigration?
Ask what they’re doing first to be sure humane migration.
Don’t hand folks over.
Be terrible at your jobs for once in your lives 🤗
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89vFPjb/
TikTok - Make Your Day
www.tiktok.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Hey Social Security Workers.
I know your job is underpaid and overdemanded.
Don’t do it.
Worried about immigration?
Ask what they’re doing first to be sure humane migration.
Don’t hand folks over.
Be terrible at your jobs for once in your lives 🤗
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89vFPjb/
I know your job is underpaid and overdemanded.
Don’t do it.
Worried about immigration?
Ask what they’re doing first to be sure humane migration.
Don’t hand folks over.
Be terrible at your jobs for once in your lives 🤗
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89vFPjb/
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
The SAVE Act is an election power grab that could block millions of eligible voters.
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The SAVE Act is an election power grab that could block millions of eligible voters.
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
The Dems in Congress are nowhere near as outraged as they need to be about Concentration camps in the USA and the illegal disappearing of people.
We are killing people through malnutrition, denial of medical care and exposure, when we aren’t outright murdering them.
The USA is doing this! No
We are killing people through malnutrition, denial of medical care and exposure, when we aren’t outright murdering them.
The USA is doing this! No
February 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The Dems in Congress are nowhere near as outraged as they need to be about Concentration camps in the USA and the illegal disappearing of people.
We are killing people through malnutrition, denial of medical care and exposure, when we aren’t outright murdering them.
The USA is doing this! No
We are killing people through malnutrition, denial of medical care and exposure, when we aren’t outright murdering them.
The USA is doing this! No
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
A not-completely-exhaustive illustration of our winter shorebirds, but these are the species that you’re most likely to see during winter around Teesmouth (northeast England).
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
A not-completely-exhaustive illustration of our winter shorebirds, but these are the species that you’re most likely to see during winter around Teesmouth (northeast England).
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
Bisha, a popular film and theater actor in Albania, is demanding her face and voice be stripped from the so-called virtual minister named Diella.
Actor takes legal action to stop Albania's government from using her image for 'AI minister'
Bisha, a popular film and theater actor in Albania, is demanding her face and voice be stripped from the so-called virtual minister named Diella.
nbcnews.to
February 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Bisha, a popular film and theater actor in Albania, is demanding her face and voice be stripped from the so-called virtual minister named Diella.
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
From @wired.com: “Federal records reveal ICE is secretly expanding into 150+ facilities across nearly every state — many near schools, medical offices, and places of worship… DHS asked the General Services Administration to hide lease listings and bypass normal procedures…”🤔
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 AM
From @wired.com: “Federal records reveal ICE is secretly expanding into 150+ facilities across nearly every state — many near schools, medical offices, and places of worship… DHS asked the General Services Administration to hide lease listings and bypass normal procedures…”🤔
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
Henry Cuellar, the ONLY Dem who voted to pass the GOP wet dream SAVE act,
Has two primary challengers. Please vote in the primary for anyone but HIM. March 3 is around the corner
Has two primary challengers. Please vote in the primary for anyone but HIM. March 3 is around the corner
February 12, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Henry Cuellar, the ONLY Dem who voted to pass the GOP wet dream SAVE act,
Has two primary challengers. Please vote in the primary for anyone but HIM. March 3 is around the corner
Has two primary challengers. Please vote in the primary for anyone but HIM. March 3 is around the corner
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
For health care workers, going to work means an onslaught of fear and anxiety with ICE agents present.
“What will happen to us?" one health care worker said. "That is my question every single night before going to bed. It really affects me mentally and emotionally. This is like a nightmare.”
“What will happen to us?" one health care worker said. "That is my question every single night before going to bed. It really affects me mentally and emotionally. This is like a nightmare.”
Twin Cities health care workers describe 'fear,' 'intimidation' due to ICE in hospitals
Health care workers are experiencing fear and anxiety about going to work with ICE agents present in hospitals and clinics.
www.mprnews.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
For health care workers, going to work means an onslaught of fear and anxiety with ICE agents present.
“What will happen to us?" one health care worker said. "That is my question every single night before going to bed. It really affects me mentally and emotionally. This is like a nightmare.”
“What will happen to us?" one health care worker said. "That is my question every single night before going to bed. It really affects me mentally and emotionally. This is like a nightmare.”
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
This is very much the case. The spending of the wealthy is really the only thing propping up the economy at this point.
This morning on @cnbc.com, B of A said the “K-shaped” economy is increasingly about not just the split between high and low-income — but high and MIDDLE-income consumers.
February 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This is very much the case. The spending of the wealthy is really the only thing propping up the economy at this point.
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
Small business owners represent the American Dream. But the fear and uncertainty caused by Operation Metro Surge has been a crushing blow to business.
We need an end to this campaign of retribution and we need to reopen Minnesota for business.
We need an end to this campaign of retribution and we need to reopen Minnesota for business.
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Small business owners represent the American Dream. But the fear and uncertainty caused by Operation Metro Surge has been a crushing blow to business.
We need an end to this campaign of retribution and we need to reopen Minnesota for business.
We need an end to this campaign of retribution and we need to reopen Minnesota for business.
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
Friends from Minneapolis reporting to me that things are at the point where folks are being hidden in other people's houses and we are in the "again" part of "never again" which the "never" was supposed to preclude
February 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Friends from Minneapolis reporting to me that things are at the point where folks are being hidden in other people's houses and we are in the "again" part of "never again" which the "never" was supposed to preclude
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
It costs $165 to get a passport.
THAT’S a poll tax.
It costs $47 in DC to get a real ID. You also can’t get a drivers license without proof of insurance.
THAT’s a poll tax.
Many people do not have physical copies of their birth certificate and have to pay to get a duplicate (if that is
THAT’S a poll tax.
It costs $47 in DC to get a real ID. You also can’t get a drivers license without proof of insurance.
THAT’s a poll tax.
Many people do not have physical copies of their birth certificate and have to pay to get a duplicate (if that is
February 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
It costs $165 to get a passport.
THAT’S a poll tax.
It costs $47 in DC to get a real ID. You also can’t get a drivers license without proof of insurance.
THAT’s a poll tax.
Many people do not have physical copies of their birth certificate and have to pay to get a duplicate (if that is
THAT’S a poll tax.
It costs $47 in DC to get a real ID. You also can’t get a drivers license without proof of insurance.
THAT’s a poll tax.
Many people do not have physical copies of their birth certificate and have to pay to get a duplicate (if that is
Reposted by Tiffany M. Ryan, BSW, MA
The SAVE Act is a literal poll tax for married women who changed their last name.
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The SAVE Act is a literal poll tax for married women who changed their last name.