Joann Wilfert
@joann1w.bsky.social
Feminist, mother, grandmother, wife, volunteer, lifelong liberal, nerd, retired engineer
What you do is more important than what you believe
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What you do is more important than what you believe
Please, no DMs if I don’t know you
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Herman showing the way to do it. Cotton is a tool.
December 13, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Herman showing the way to do it. Cotton is a tool.
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When the streets start telling the truth, it’s because the institutions won’t.
What’s become painfully obvious is that ICE agents aren’t trained to make us safer. They’re just recruits who thirst for power, violence, and cruelty.
[street art from around the country]
What’s become painfully obvious is that ICE agents aren’t trained to make us safer. They’re just recruits who thirst for power, violence, and cruelty.
[street art from around the country]
December 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
When the streets start telling the truth, it’s because the institutions won’t.
What’s become painfully obvious is that ICE agents aren’t trained to make us safer. They’re just recruits who thirst for power, violence, and cruelty.
[street art from around the country]
What’s become painfully obvious is that ICE agents aren’t trained to make us safer. They’re just recruits who thirst for power, violence, and cruelty.
[street art from around the country]
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LOL... Pentagon released a new AI military chatbot and it immediately pointed out that Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
Pentagon Unveils New GenAI Platform, It Immediately Starts Flagging Pete Hegseth's War Crimes - Above the Law
The Defense Department's new ChatJAG turned out to be better than the human chain of command.
abovethelaw.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
LOL... Pentagon released a new AI military chatbot and it immediately pointed out that Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
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This man doesn't just lead from the rear.
Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini!
December 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This man doesn't just lead from the rear.
Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini!
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The context: this ties to a Trump decision dating to the first 72 hours of his administration to stand down all cybersecurity operations targeting Russia, creating an open gap for Russian influence operations.
December 13, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The context: this ties to a Trump decision dating to the first 72 hours of his administration to stand down all cybersecurity operations targeting Russia, creating an open gap for Russian influence operations.
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Nothing has ever been more real than Russian collusion
The context: this ties to a Trump decision dating to the first 72 hours of his administration to stand down all cybersecurity operations targeting Russia, creating an open gap for Russian influence operations.
December 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Nothing has ever been more real than Russian collusion
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Update: DOJ haw now sued 18 states.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Update: DOJ haw now sued 18 states.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
My law firm has already filed to intervene to defend voters in 13 of the first 14 cases. We are working on the remains 5.
This is an insane effort by DOJ and we are a small firm. But we are committed to protecting free and fair elections in 2026.
More soon.
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Democrats are viewing impeachment as something closer to a criminal trial, when it's really something closer to a confidence vote in a parliamentary system. And in a parliamentary system opposition parties take those as often as they can get them.
Impeachment is a tool for political accountability, not a “sacred” constitutional ritual. If it were truly about evidence, the Senate would’ve convicted Trump unanimously after his coup attempt—the same way every jury has unanimously found him liable or guilty when the facts actually matter.
December 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Democrats are viewing impeachment as something closer to a criminal trial, when it's really something closer to a confidence vote in a parliamentary system. And in a parliamentary system opposition parties take those as often as they can get them.
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One of Trump’s most consistent traits—right up there with racism and greed—is his admiration for dictators. He “fell in love” with Kim, defends MBS for murder, and praises Orbán and Putin at every turn. Yet when he claims to oppose Maduro on humanitarian grounds, the press politely plays along.
December 13, 2025 at 3:06 AM
One of Trump’s most consistent traits—right up there with racism and greed—is his admiration for dictators. He “fell in love” with Kim, defends MBS for murder, and praises Orbán and Putin at every turn. Yet when he claims to oppose Maduro on humanitarian grounds, the press politely plays along.
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Quick guide to interpreting US foreign policy propaganda: if the word “deal” was used, some American made some money, and the war is still going on.
An estimated 200,000 people have fled fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo just days after Trump hailed a “historic” peace deal to end the conflict.
200,000 Flee Congo After Trump’s ‘Historic’ Peace Deal
Why the Rwanda-Congo accord misses the point.
foreignpolicy.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Quick guide to interpreting US foreign policy propaganda: if the word “deal” was used, some American made some money, and the war is still going on.
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
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"House Democrats on Thursday voted to return Rep. Henry Cuellar to his leadership role on the House Appropriations Committee following his presidential pardon on federal corruption charges."
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
Democrats Return Henry Cuellar to Powerful Spending Post After Trump Pardon
“We got ratified,” Cuellar told reporters after the vote.
www.notus.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"House Democrats on Thursday voted to return Rep. Henry Cuellar to his leadership role on the House Appropriations Committee following his presidential pardon on federal corruption charges."
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
JICYMI - Shameful, repulsive move by House Democrats and their leaders. Disgraceful.
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Crypto can only survive long-term if it gets access to the publicly backed banking system.
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Crypto can only survive long-term if it gets access to the publicly backed banking system.
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
Got this from a friend. Haven’t tried it yet.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
December 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Got this from a friend. Haven’t tried it yet.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
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there's a lot going on in this article but I think my favorite thing is watching people learn the hard way that if you threaten a reporter, the reporter is going to write about the threats — and make the story bigger www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
there's a lot going on in this article but I think my favorite thing is watching people learn the hard way that if you threaten a reporter, the reporter is going to write about the threats — and make the story bigger www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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ICE now admits that hundreds of children were held past the legal 20-day custody limit set to protect their safety.
Five were kept for 168 days.
Some faced unsafe conditions and went days without medical care.
This crosses a moral line.
Five were kept for 168 days.
Some faced unsafe conditions and went days without medical care.
This crosses a moral line.
About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits
Legal advocates concerned over the prolonged detention of immigrant children in federal custody are sounding the alarm before the federal court. U.S.
apnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
ICE now admits that hundreds of children were held past the legal 20-day custody limit set to protect their safety.
Five were kept for 168 days.
Some faced unsafe conditions and went days without medical care.
This crosses a moral line.
Five were kept for 168 days.
Some faced unsafe conditions and went days without medical care.
This crosses a moral line.
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The right only cares (or pretends to care) about wildlife when they can use it to kill renewable energy projects.
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The right only cares (or pretends to care) about wildlife when they can use it to kill renewable energy projects.
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On October 10th, 2025, Dayanne was assaulted and kidnapped by masked ICE agents. They gave no reason why.
She is beyond brave for sharing her story and reliving her trauma, in hopes that someone will listen—that there will be change. Do not turn a blind eye to her pain.
She is beyond brave for sharing her story and reliving her trauma, in hopes that someone will listen—that there will be change. Do not turn a blind eye to her pain.
December 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
On October 10th, 2025, Dayanne was assaulted and kidnapped by masked ICE agents. They gave no reason why.
She is beyond brave for sharing her story and reliving her trauma, in hopes that someone will listen—that there will be change. Do not turn a blind eye to her pain.
She is beyond brave for sharing her story and reliving her trauma, in hopes that someone will listen—that there will be change. Do not turn a blind eye to her pain.
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Wilmer Chavarria is a proud U.S. citizen and school superintendent. He was detained by CBP while at the airport and denied his due process rights.
His phone was searched, his husband berated, and his future threatened. He did NOTHING wrong. This is unacceptable.
His phone was searched, his husband berated, and his future threatened. He did NOTHING wrong. This is unacceptable.
December 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Wilmer Chavarria is a proud U.S. citizen and school superintendent. He was detained by CBP while at the airport and denied his due process rights.
His phone was searched, his husband berated, and his future threatened. He did NOTHING wrong. This is unacceptable.
His phone was searched, his husband berated, and his future threatened. He did NOTHING wrong. This is unacceptable.
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Javier has never known the weight of a criminal record. He is a citizen and a father. For what reason, then, did ICE storm his private property—armed with assault rifles and bulletproof vests?
They said it themselves: “Get him. He’s Mexican.”
They said it themselves: “Get him. He’s Mexican.”
December 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Javier has never known the weight of a criminal record. He is a citizen and a father. For what reason, then, did ICE storm his private property—armed with assault rifles and bulletproof vests?
They said it themselves: “Get him. He’s Mexican.”
They said it themselves: “Get him. He’s Mexican.”
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The Indiana Lt. Gov. confirmed the #Trump regime threatened to withhold federal funding unless lawmakers gerrymandered the state—
Textbook quid pro quo extortion — In a normal administration this would be a national scandal
Textbook quid pro quo extortion — In a normal administration this would be a national scandal
December 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Indiana Lt. Gov. confirmed the #Trump regime threatened to withhold federal funding unless lawmakers gerrymandered the state—
Textbook quid pro quo extortion — In a normal administration this would be a national scandal
Textbook quid pro quo extortion — In a normal administration this would be a national scandal