Imanidealist
@imanidealist.bsky.social
Mother. Nana to my fav humans. May they grow to B compassionate humanitarians in this troublesome world. Ours is a much wider global world than just the U.S. children. Know your (actual) history.
Resist the corrupt in
power.
LGBTQ ally BLM Slava Ukraine
Resist the corrupt in
power.
LGBTQ ally BLM Slava Ukraine
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In Iran, people who criticize the Ayatollah are arrested and often die in jail.
In Russia, criticizing Putin or any of his policies carries a 15-year term.
China convicts democracy activists of "treason."
Trump's America is preparing to prosecute protestors against his policies as "terrorists."
In Russia, criticizing Putin or any of his policies carries a 15-year term.
China convicts democracy activists of "treason."
Trump's America is preparing to prosecute protestors against his policies as "terrorists."
Revealed: FBI opened domestic terrorism investigations into anti-ICE activity across US
Internal report shared with Guardian shows FBI has launched cases in 23 regions, some linked to Trump memo on thwarting ‘terroristic activities’
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In Iran, people who criticize the Ayatollah are arrested and often die in jail.
In Russia, criticizing Putin or any of his policies carries a 15-year term.
China convicts democracy activists of "treason."
Trump's America is preparing to prosecute protestors against his policies as "terrorists."
In Russia, criticizing Putin or any of his policies carries a 15-year term.
China convicts democracy activists of "treason."
Trump's America is preparing to prosecute protestors against his policies as "terrorists."
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Will the redactions in the epstein files be based on political affiliation or wealth?
If wealth, what will be the cutoff, millionaires, billionaires, or ?
We already know the criteria for political affiliation.
If wealth, what will be the cutoff, millionaires, billionaires, or ?
We already know the criteria for political affiliation.
December 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Will the redactions in the epstein files be based on political affiliation or wealth?
If wealth, what will be the cutoff, millionaires, billionaires, or ?
We already know the criteria for political affiliation.
If wealth, what will be the cutoff, millionaires, billionaires, or ?
We already know the criteria for political affiliation.
ADF & ADF International, a separate legal entity, spent a combined $10.9m on international grants & programs for the year ending June 2024, according to its most up-to-date public tax records & appears to have increased by 70% year-on-year spending on Europe-related issues.
Alliance Defending Freedom isn’t just reshaping U.S. law.
It’s exporting its Christian nationalist legal agenda worldwide, pouring millions into courts abroad to attack abortion rights, LGBTQ+ equality and church–state separation.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It’s exporting its Christian nationalist legal agenda worldwide, pouring millions into courts abroad to attack abortion rights, LGBTQ+ equality and church–state separation.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Conservative legal group aims to export its rightwing Christian mission beyond US borders
Alliance Defending Freedom has ramped up its global spending on litigation and other campaigns to push its ultra-conservative Christian values
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ADF & ADF International, a separate legal entity, spent a combined $10.9m on international grants & programs for the year ending June 2024, according to its most up-to-date public tax records & appears to have increased by 70% year-on-year spending on Europe-related issues.
The team emphasized that “humanitarian access is not optional, conditional, or political. It is a legal obligation under international humanitarian law, particularly in Gaza.
December 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The team emphasized that “humanitarian access is not optional, conditional, or political. It is a legal obligation under international humanitarian law, particularly in Gaza.
FBI document is infused with vague & overbroad language. It invites law enforcement suspicion & investigation based on first amendment-protected beliefs & activities.
People who are entirely innocent of any wrongdoing can be subjected to surveillance or investigation.
People who are entirely innocent of any wrongdoing can be subjected to surveillance or investigation.
The Guardian reports that the bureau has launched cases in 23 regions across the U.S. related to “threats against immigration enforcement activity.” The investigations fit into the new NSPM-7 national security strategy targeting supposed anti-American activity on the left.
FBI Investigating Anti-ICE Activity and Messages as Domestic Terrorism
Sending messages about ICE on an encrypted app could get you flagged by the FBI.
newrepublic.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
FBI document is infused with vague & overbroad language. It invites law enforcement suspicion & investigation based on first amendment-protected beliefs & activities.
People who are entirely innocent of any wrongdoing can be subjected to surveillance or investigation.
People who are entirely innocent of any wrongdoing can be subjected to surveillance or investigation.
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Schiff: "Part of this is a consequence I think frankly of Chief Justice Roberts giving the president absolute immunity when it comes to his instructions to the DOJ. He can pretty much order them to do what he wants and know that he will never be held criminally liable."
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Schiff: "Part of this is a consequence I think frankly of Chief Justice Roberts giving the president absolute immunity when it comes to his instructions to the DOJ. He can pretty much order them to do what he wants and know that he will never be held criminally liable."
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The four detainees, from Haiti, Nicaragua, Eritrea and Bulgaria, died between December 12 and 15, ICE notices said.
Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high reut.rs/4p3UACI
Four died in ICE custody this week as 2025 deaths reach 20-year high
Four immigrants died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in the past week, according to the agency, as deaths in 2025 reached a two-decade high.
reut.rs
December 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The four detainees, from Haiti, Nicaragua, Eritrea and Bulgaria, died between December 12 and 15, ICE notices said.
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Nobody works this hard for this long to cover up something this bad unless they are guilty.
December 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Nobody works this hard for this long to cover up something this bad unless they are guilty.
Paxton, an ally of President Donald Trump w a long history of legal problems including a now-settled securities fraud case & an impeachment for bribery & abuse of power, has been mounting a bid to dethrone longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn. Is anyone going to be surprised he's also an adulterer?
Far-right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records are about to become public — with potentially destructive consequences for his Senate run.
Judge orders 'biblical' dirt on Ken Paxton's divorce be made public—could crush Senate run
Far-right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records are about to become public — with potentially destructive consequences for his Senate run.According to the Dallas Morning News, Paxton and...
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Paxton, an ally of President Donald Trump w a long history of legal problems including a now-settled securities fraud case & an impeachment for bribery & abuse of power, has been mounting a bid to dethrone longtime Texas Sen. John Cornyn. Is anyone going to be surprised he's also an adulterer?
Shares of GEO Group, which donated to Trump’s reelection campaign & his inaugural fund, spiked following his 2024 victory. Trump’s return to office has proven fortuitous for them. The B B B earmarked $45 billion for jailing immigrants. We are well-positioned to meet this unprecedented opportunity.
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Shares of GEO Group, which donated to Trump’s reelection campaign & his inaugural fund, spiked following his 2024 victory. Trump’s return to office has proven fortuitous for them. The B B B earmarked $45 billion for jailing immigrants. We are well-positioned to meet this unprecedented opportunity.
Much of the recent surge in Black unemployment has stemmed from younger workers, another group that has seen unemployment rise as entry-level job opportunities dry up.
Gosh! What could possibly account for this??
But not to worry.
The administration has launched an initiatiive to encourage white men to sue because they are being discriminated against.
#RadioFreeAmerica
www.axios.com/2025/12/19/t...
But not to worry.
The administration has launched an initiatiive to encourage white men to sue because they are being discriminated against.
#RadioFreeAmerica
www.axios.com/2025/12/19/t...
Black employment milestone evaporates
Labor market conditions for Black Americans are worsening more rapidly than they are for the overall population.
www.axios.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Much of the recent surge in Black unemployment has stemmed from younger workers, another group that has seen unemployment rise as entry-level job opportunities dry up.
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Schiff: "I think we ought to bring Pam Bondi before the Senate Judiciary Committee demand answers as to why the DOJ has violated the law."
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Schiff: "I think we ought to bring Pam Bondi before the Senate Judiciary Committee demand answers as to why the DOJ has violated the law."
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Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tapper: This is one of the documents the DOJ released. It’s 100 pages. It’s all black. That’s the transparency we’re getting.
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NEW: We just sued DOJ for failing to turn over records about the agency’s collection of confidential voter information from state voter rolls.
CREW sues DOJ for failing to produce records on voter data collection - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW is suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for failing to produce records on an expedited basis in response to CREW’s FOIA requests about the agency’s collection of confidential voter information f...
www.citizensforethics.org
December 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NEW: We just sued DOJ for failing to turn over records about the agency’s collection of confidential voter information from state voter rolls.
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Yeah it’s nice to see someone from The Bush Institute speaking up for Ukraine.. might’ve been even better if it was almost 4 years ago.. but I guess we take this
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Yeah it’s nice to see someone from The Bush Institute speaking up for Ukraine.. might’ve been even better if it was almost 4 years ago.. but I guess we take this
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If your house of worship is silent about the cruelty and the attacks on your neighbors by ICE, you’re at the wrong church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or gurdwara.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If your house of worship is silent about the cruelty and the attacks on your neighbors by ICE, you’re at the wrong church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or gurdwara.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
Powerful ad by Interfaith Alliance — a plea for humanity.
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Israel knows what it wants to do in Gaza and it knows no nation will intercede. Palestinians will struggle to survive in primitive and dehumanizing conditions. They will, as they have so many times in the past, be betrayed.
December 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Israel knows what it wants to do in Gaza and it knows no nation will intercede. Palestinians will struggle to survive in primitive and dehumanizing conditions. They will, as they have so many times in the past, be betrayed.
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Home Depot is providing us with yet another reason to never shop at Home Depot.
Lowes invests in the local community and works with a wide variety of social support groups.
Home Depot's top execs and shareholders, in contrast, dump millions into Trump's campaigns and actively support ICE.
Lowes invests in the local community and works with a wide variety of social support groups.
Home Depot's top execs and shareholders, in contrast, dump millions into Trump's campaigns and actively support ICE.
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Home Depot is providing us with yet another reason to never shop at Home Depot.
Lowes invests in the local community and works with a wide variety of social support groups.
Home Depot's top execs and shareholders, in contrast, dump millions into Trump's campaigns and actively support ICE.
Lowes invests in the local community and works with a wide variety of social support groups.
Home Depot's top execs and shareholders, in contrast, dump millions into Trump's campaigns and actively support ICE.
After 15 hrs of talks in Brussels, EU Council president Antonio Costa said the agreed-upon loan would meet Ukraine's military & economic needs for the next 2 years.
EU leaders said Ukraine would not have to give the $ back until Russia pays it reparations for the damage caused by Putin's invasion
EU leaders said Ukraine would not have to give the $ back until Russia pays it reparations for the damage caused by Putin's invasion
Ukraine-Russia war latest: EU agrees to loan Kyiv €90bn and reserves right to use frozen Russian assets
Ukraine war latest: EU to loan Kyiv €90bn and reserves right to use Russian assets
EU Council president Antonio Costa says loan will cover Ukraine's military and economic needs for next two years
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
After 15 hrs of talks in Brussels, EU Council president Antonio Costa said the agreed-upon loan would meet Ukraine's military & economic needs for the next 2 years.
EU leaders said Ukraine would not have to give the $ back until Russia pays it reparations for the damage caused by Putin's invasion
EU leaders said Ukraine would not have to give the $ back until Russia pays it reparations for the damage caused by Putin's invasion
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🔥Broadly, Matthews said Bulavina’s case showed clearly that the federal government is aiming to arrest and detain people first, and then later sort out whether they had any legal basis for doing so.
“That is really unacceptable, and it should feel unacceptable to us as Americans,” Matthews said.⚖️
“That is really unacceptable, and it should feel unacceptable to us as Americans,” Matthews said.⚖️
ICE releases Ukrainian immigrant after holding her for days in basement facility in San Diego
Federal agents detained Viktoriia Bulavina, who is married to a U.S. citizen, following a green card interview late last week.
www.kpbs.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
🔥Broadly, Matthews said Bulavina’s case showed clearly that the federal government is aiming to arrest and detain people first, and then later sort out whether they had any legal basis for doing so.
“That is really unacceptable, and it should feel unacceptable to us as Americans,” Matthews said.⚖️
“That is really unacceptable, and it should feel unacceptable to us as Americans,” Matthews said.⚖️
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A story I found about Haiti:
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
A story I found about Haiti:
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
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The photos of those Haitian refugees was his first big break, as they earned him the Robert Capa Gold Medal award, which catapulted his career. But at the moment he took the images, he and the other men on the boat thought they were going to die.
He had this to say about the experience:
He had this to say about the experience:
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The photos of those Haitian refugees was his first big break, as they earned him the Robert Capa Gold Medal award, which catapulted his career. But at the moment he took the images, he and the other men on the boat thought they were going to die.
He had this to say about the experience:
He had this to say about the experience: