joyinthewest
@joyyh.bsky.social
We’re in the midst of an authoritarian takeover of the U.S. government. The fight for our democracy is here.
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Not really the best sign when newspapers are having to run this infographic to explain to Americans what the paramilitary government force is gassing them with
Here's how to identify some crowd control munitions, canisters of which federal agents have left on the ground after deploying them against people in Minnesota. bit.ly/3YWp1jE
Graphic by Mark Boswell/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Graphic by Mark Boswell/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 26, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Not really the best sign when newspapers are having to run this infographic to explain to Americans what the paramilitary government force is gassing them with
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I don’t know that Dems even need specify now what restrictions, limitations, and cuts would be needed to the appropriations bill. Dems can say that it’s the Republicans’ bill, let them suggest amendments to get the votes they need. It’s their responsibility. Dems can respond to their offers.
January 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I don’t know that Dems even need specify now what restrictions, limitations, and cuts would be needed to the appropriations bill. Dems can say that it’s the Republicans’ bill, let them suggest amendments to get the votes they need. It’s their responsibility. Dems can respond to their offers.
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Senate Dems needn’t come to agreement on everything right now. That’s a path to the lowest common denominator. They simply have to agree to filibuster DHS approps. As to which of a host of anti-brutality and anti-authoritarian proposals to advance, let a thousand flowers bloom.
January 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Senate Dems needn’t come to agreement on everything right now. That’s a path to the lowest common denominator. They simply have to agree to filibuster DHS approps. As to which of a host of anti-brutality and anti-authoritarian proposals to advance, let a thousand flowers bloom.
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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Olympic host cities have a contract with the IOC that includes a termination clause that certainly aligns with what’s happening in Trump’s America
January 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Olympic host cities have a contract with the IOC that includes a termination clause that certainly aligns with what’s happening in Trump’s America
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NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
DAY 21 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Trump at DAVOS
WATCH ICE CRUELTY
Hear this Mother's pleas
Hear Children Cry
Every Day this is happening
ICE is even now going to schools in plain clothes
ICE FUNDING MUST STOP
Please call your Reps
202 224-3121
STOP ICE
DAY 21 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Trump at DAVOS
WATCH ICE CRUELTY
Hear this Mother's pleas
Hear Children Cry
Every Day this is happening
ICE is even now going to schools in plain clothes
ICE FUNDING MUST STOP
Please call your Reps
202 224-3121
STOP ICE
January 22, 2026 at 12:59 AM
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
DAY 21 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Trump at DAVOS
WATCH ICE CRUELTY
Hear this Mother's pleas
Hear Children Cry
Every Day this is happening
ICE is even now going to schools in plain clothes
ICE FUNDING MUST STOP
Please call your Reps
202 224-3121
STOP ICE
DAY 21 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
Trump at DAVOS
WATCH ICE CRUELTY
Hear this Mother's pleas
Hear Children Cry
Every Day this is happening
ICE is even now going to schools in plain clothes
ICE FUNDING MUST STOP
Please call your Reps
202 224-3121
STOP ICE
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They kidnapped a five year old child
January 22, 2026 at 1:40 AM
They kidnapped a five year old child
Help this story of cruelty to blow up big. And call Congress
(202) 224-3121
(202) 224-3121
They kidnapped a five year old child
Here’s the report from KARE. The boy is five-year-old Liam Ramos.
January 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Help this story of cruelty to blow up big. And call Congress
(202) 224-3121
(202) 224-3121
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Saturday Morning
A great way to clean out your closet !
Send your old garbage awards to
Piggy Pedo Potus
Like here's mine
My old 1st place wooden spoon from
Our I'm Gonna Blow Your Pants Off Chili Cook Off
An oldie but a goodie
Send : 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC 20003
A great way to clean out your closet !
Send your old garbage awards to
Piggy Pedo Potus
Like here's mine
My old 1st place wooden spoon from
Our I'm Gonna Blow Your Pants Off Chili Cook Off
An oldie but a goodie
Send : 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC 20003
January 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Saturday Morning
A great way to clean out your closet !
Send your old garbage awards to
Piggy Pedo Potus
Like here's mine
My old 1st place wooden spoon from
Our I'm Gonna Blow Your Pants Off Chili Cook Off
An oldie but a goodie
Send : 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC 20003
A great way to clean out your closet !
Send your old garbage awards to
Piggy Pedo Potus
Like here's mine
My old 1st place wooden spoon from
Our I'm Gonna Blow Your Pants Off Chili Cook Off
An oldie but a goodie
Send : 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC 20003
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Why is former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg donating $750,000 to Michael Bennet? Colorado is not for sale. www.axios.com/local/denver...
January 16, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Why is former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg donating $750,000 to Michael Bennet? Colorado is not for sale. www.axios.com/local/denver...
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Michael Bloomberg and dark money want to buy the Colorado governor’s seat for @bennet.senate.gov and he will gladly let them. Bloomberg has dumped $1.25 million into the campaign.
Let's stand up for Colorado & @philweiser.bsky.social #philforgovernor
coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/m...
Let's stand up for Colorado & @philweiser.bsky.social #philforgovernor
coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/m...
Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser and their supporters amass combined $9M for high-stakes gubernatorial primary
The funds will likely be mostly spent on the primary given that whoever wins the Democratic faceoff will likely become governor in November
coloradosun.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Michael Bloomberg and dark money want to buy the Colorado governor’s seat for @bennet.senate.gov and he will gladly let them. Bloomberg has dumped $1.25 million into the campaign.
Let's stand up for Colorado & @philweiser.bsky.social #philforgovernor
coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/m...
Let's stand up for Colorado & @philweiser.bsky.social #philforgovernor
coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/m...
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I can't describe how bad Minneapolis feels right now. My neighbors are pulling kids out of school. The public schools are offering remote learning until 2/12. We are having conversations in our alleys about how to protect ourselves. It feels like a military occupation with a blockade.
The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.
January 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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BREAKING--We have filed our 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging its illegal and harmful actions. It addresses the withholding of funds for the neediest among us, including access to child care. I will always fight for Colorado. www.axios.com/local/denver...
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser hits Trump with 50th lawsuit
Weiser's legal blitz since President Trump took office is unprecedented in pace and scope.
www.axios.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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I will always fight for Colorado. And we are winning in standing up for what is right.
Fighting back works.
Resistance works.
Cheers to @philweiser.bsky.social for fighting back for all of us.
Resistance works.
Cheers to @philweiser.bsky.social for fighting back for all of us.
January 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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January 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis” - sign up now to join me!
Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis · Indivisible
Join us to Thursday, January 8th, at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT to discuss the killing by ICE in Minneapolis and their lawlessness and harm in communities across the country.
We will talk with local an...
www.mobilize.us
January 8, 2026 at 3:05 AM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Rapid Response Call: ICE Killing and Lawlessness in Minneapolis” - sign up now to join me!
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NEW: MAYOR FREY: “ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
January 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
NEW: MAYOR FREY: “ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
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And @bennet.senate.gov voted to confirm this guy.
Burgum: "Today we're sending notifications to the 5 large offshore wind projects that are under construction that their leases will be suspended due to national security concerns ... the Dept of War has come back conclusively that these large offshore wind programs create radar interference"
December 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
And @bennet.senate.gov voted to confirm this guy.
This is another reason for Bennet to stay in the Senate - to loudly counter Trump and Vought’s assault on science and Colorado’s brilliant scientists.
Trump Administration Plans to Break Up Premier Weather and Climate Research Center
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This is another reason for Bennet to stay in the Senate - to loudly counter Trump and Vought’s assault on science and Colorado’s brilliant scientists.
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indeed
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
indeed
How to Get Rid of “Citizens United”
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
How to Get Rid of “Citizens United”
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@philweiser.bsky.social has a plan for Coloradns to fight back. #philforgovernor
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
@philweiser.bsky.social has a plan for Coloradns to fight back. #philforgovernor
Great opportunity to work for a winning campaign and an exceptional candidate!
JOB OPPORTUNITY---Our team is looking for a Political and Field Associate to help our campaign continue to engage Coloradans across our state. Please take a look and spread the word.
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Political and Field Associate Job Description | Phil Weiser for Colorado
Position Title: Political and Field Associate Reports to: Political Director Location: Colorado (extensive in-state travel required) Employment Type: Full-time for the duration of the campaign Apply h...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Great opportunity to work for a winning campaign and an exceptional candidate!
Timeline cleanse
Drunk raccoon passes out in bathroom after ransacking Va. liquor store
The furry bandit was returned to the wild after sobering up. Authorities said he had no signs of injury “other than maybe a hangover and poor life choices.”
wapo.st
December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Timeline cleanse
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I’m grateful for Rhonda Solis' support — a true leader for CO students and families. Her words mean a lot: show up, listen, & deliver. That’s how I’ve led as AG, & it’s how I’ll lead as Gov: fighting for stronger schools, affordable communities, & opportunities for every CO kid. #copolitics
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I’m grateful for Rhonda Solis' support — a true leader for CO students and families. Her words mean a lot: show up, listen, & deliver. That’s how I’ve led as AG, & it’s how I’ll lead as Gov: fighting for stronger schools, affordable communities, & opportunities for every CO kid. #copolitics