Left Of Center (waaaaay left)
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Keeping the faith, we can hold onto our Democracy & keep our Republic alive
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Chicago native 🏳️🌈 GenXr in Pacific NW
#RuleOfLaw #Resist #Vote #BlueTsunami2026
Quit FB '15 Amazon '16 Twitter '22
Suzanne Vega knows where to find me
🚫DMs🚫dating🚫GoFundMe🚫crypto
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A large swath of Americans disapprove of how Kristi Noem’s ICE agents are comporting themselves on the job.
ICE Barbie Hit With Damning Survey About Her Masked Goons
More than half of Americans indicated they do not approve of how ICE is handling the job.
trib.al
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A large swath of Americans disapprove of how Kristi Noem’s ICE agents are comporting themselves on the job.
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The Trump administration is gearing up for a mass "retribution" campaign over the president's false claims that the 2020 election was "rigged," NBC News reported Saturday, a campaign that one former federal judge warned may be "beyond all comprehension.
Trump admin readying mass ‘retribution’ campaign ‘beyond all comprehension’: ex-judge
The Trump administration is gearing up for a mass “retribution” campaign over the president’s false claims that the 2020 election was “rigged,” NBC News reported Saturday, a campaign that one former federal judge warned may be “beyond all comprehension.”President Donald Trump has long alleged, false...
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Trump administration is gearing up for a mass "retribution" campaign over the president's false claims that the 2020 election was "rigged," NBC News reported Saturday, a campaign that one former federal judge warned may be "beyond all comprehension.
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Well, I need to tell you that it does not help Democrats or US when 7 House Dems vote to increase ICE funding by $10 Billion
If @RepJeffries cannot control your caucus? Maybe you should become minority leader.
We need Democrats to fight harder against this cruel, illegal regime
If @RepJeffries cannot control your caucus? Maybe you should become minority leader.
We need Democrats to fight harder against this cruel, illegal regime
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Well, I need to tell you that it does not help Democrats or US when 7 House Dems vote to increase ICE funding by $10 Billion
If @RepJeffries cannot control your caucus? Maybe you should become minority leader.
We need Democrats to fight harder against this cruel, illegal regime
If @RepJeffries cannot control your caucus? Maybe you should become minority leader.
We need Democrats to fight harder against this cruel, illegal regime
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This is so lucid and helpful from @thomaszimmer.bsky.social. The situation is awful and could get a lot worse obviously but also: the country is vast, the authoritarianism is unpopular, and nothing will be settled anytime soon. So power on.
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This is so lucid and helpful from @thomaszimmer.bsky.social. The situation is awful and could get a lot worse obviously but also: the country is vast, the authoritarianism is unpopular, and nothing will be settled anytime soon. So power on.
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🚨Reports incoming that federal agents have shot and killed another person near Glam Doll Donuts on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. Multiple shots fired. “It was an execution,” witness tells us.
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
🚨Reports incoming that federal agents have shot and killed another person near Glam Doll Donuts on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. Multiple shots fired. “It was an execution,” witness tells us.
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This is a good reminder of how important state ATTORNEYS GENERAL elections are.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This is a good reminder of how important state ATTORNEYS GENERAL elections are.
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Our guy @stevanzetti.bsky.social found the warehouse where ICE wants to put 9,500 people, more than doubling the population of a Dallas suburb.
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
ICE Just Bought a Massive Warehouse in Hutchins
Faith leaders call the 1-million-square-foot planned detention facility "disturbing."
www.dmagazine.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our guy @stevanzetti.bsky.social found the warehouse where ICE wants to put 9,500 people, more than doubling the population of a Dallas suburb.
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
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This video on Reddit shows ICE agents in Minneapolis in the process of detaining a man who is struggling with them. Suddenly, one agent fires their gun, and then other agents repeatedly unload bullets into the body which becomes motionless. This is horrific to watch.
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
Another ICE murder in front of Glam Doll Donuts
www.reddit.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This video on Reddit shows ICE agents in Minneapolis in the process of detaining a man who is struggling with them. Suddenly, one agent fires their gun, and then other agents repeatedly unload bullets into the body which becomes motionless. This is horrific to watch.
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
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NEW: I was one of 3 reporters granted access to the convening of 600+ clergy in Minneapolis this week.
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
Inside the effort to organize clergy nationwide to resist ICE
(RNS)— Hundreds of clergy from around the country gathered in Minneapolis to learn from Minnesota faith leaders how to protest against ICE enforcement. Then they took to the streets and helped block t...
religionnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:40 AM
NEW: I was one of 3 reporters granted access to the convening of 600+ clergy in Minneapolis this week.
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...
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Minnesota shifting narrative from "rabble rousing protesters" vs "law enforcement" to "people of conscience" vs "evil regime." This is essential to defeating authoritarianism - exposing who, what & why they are by demonstrating who, what & why we are.
And MAGA knows it.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p...
And MAGA knows it.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p...
Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos | CNN Politics
The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the ch...
www.cnn.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Minnesota shifting narrative from "rabble rousing protesters" vs "law enforcement" to "people of conscience" vs "evil regime." This is essential to defeating authoritarianism - exposing who, what & why they are by demonstrating who, what & why we are.
And MAGA knows it.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p...
And MAGA knows it.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p...
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I genuinely think boycotting the World Cup is some of the strongest leverage the Europeans have.
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 12:39 AM
I genuinely think boycotting the World Cup is some of the strongest leverage the Europeans have.
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Renee Good's autopsy blows the lid off lies from Trump's DHS: ex-prosecutor
Renee Good's autopsy blows the lid off lies from Trump's DHS: ex-prosecutor
The Trump administration has lied about the death of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, former prosecutor Kristy Greenberg stated on the latest episode of her "Courtside" web show — and a key new piece of evidence drives this point home."A ...
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Renee Good's autopsy blows the lid off lies from Trump's DHS: ex-prosecutor
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According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:32 PM
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
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I deleted TikTok back when the Oracle purchase was announced but if you've still got it, you GOTTA dump it. Especially for trans folks. It straight up says in the new TOS that they--Oracle, the company that has active ties to the Trump admin--are monitoring and documenting trans and NB users.
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I deleted TikTok back when the Oracle purchase was announced but if you've still got it, you GOTTA dump it. Especially for trans folks. It straight up says in the new TOS that they--Oracle, the company that has active ties to the Trump admin--are monitoring and documenting trans and NB users.
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genuinely stunning image
January 24, 2026 at 1:37 AM
genuinely stunning image
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Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
Detained by ICE, two women became first responders during agent’s seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
www.startribune.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Two women trained as first responders were abducted by three ICE agents. One of the agents starts seizing. The other two don’t know what to do. The women jump into action and save the agent’s life, only to be re-handcuffed and processed.
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
www.startribune.com/detained-by-...
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THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! This picket line runs the entire length of the departures terminal! Y’all there are massive actions happening not just in Minneapolis, but across the country today to support their day of action against ICE’s occupation.
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! This picket line runs the entire length of the departures terminal! Y’all there are massive actions happening not just in Minneapolis, but across the country today to support their day of action against ICE’s occupation.
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FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.
January 23, 2026 at 5:03 PM
FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.
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"It is really a question of semantics," said Dr. Jonathan Temte, who helped certify the U.S. was measles-free in 2000. "The bottom line is the conditions are sufficient to allow this many cases to occur. And that gets back to de-emphasizing a safe and effective vaccine." https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status
Last year, the CDC confirmed 2,144 measles cases across 44 states — the most since 1991 — and nearly 50 separate outbreaks.
to.pbs.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
"It is really a question of semantics," said Dr. Jonathan Temte, who helped certify the U.S. was measles-free in 2000. "The bottom line is the conditions are sufficient to allow this many cases to occur. And that gets back to de-emphasizing a safe and effective vaccine." https://to.pbs.org/3NunWgA
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Illinois farmers are struggling from Trump’s tariffs with little help from USDA. Midwestern biofuels and a permanent E15 law will help farmers now. Last year, Elon Musk killed it. Now, the GOP House blocked it.
While President Trump bails out Argentina, he is neglecting rural America.
While President Trump bails out Argentina, he is neglecting rural America.
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Illinois farmers are struggling from Trump’s tariffs with little help from USDA. Midwestern biofuels and a permanent E15 law will help farmers now. Last year, Elon Musk killed it. Now, the GOP House blocked it.
While President Trump bails out Argentina, he is neglecting rural America.
While President Trump bails out Argentina, he is neglecting rural America.
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They're building a dictatorship. It's obvious to every honest person who pays attention, but the New York Times, the TV networks and the rest of corporate media refuse to sound the proper alarm. It's a huge betrayal of the public trust.
"We have a nice little database. Now you're considered a domestic terrorist." www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comm...
From the Maine community on Reddit: ICE tells legal observer she is a domestic terrorist for peacefully filming
Explore this post and more from the Maine community
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January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
They're building a dictatorship. It's obvious to every honest person who pays attention, but the New York Times, the TV networks and the rest of corporate media refuse to sound the proper alarm. It's a huge betrayal of the public trust.
Add your name to the petition NOW and demand an END to Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota. sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...
End Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota!
Minnesota is the Trump administration’s testing ground to see how far he can abuse his power and authority against the American people. That is why we need every person—in Minnesota and across the cou...
sign.moveon.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Add your name to the petition NOW and demand an END to Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota. sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...
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Investigate and prosecute political opponents, sell pardons to your rich friends so they can commit crimes with impunity. Authoritarianism isn’t coming, it’s here, whether people realize it or not.
January 16, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Investigate and prosecute political opponents, sell pardons to your rich friends so they can commit crimes with impunity. Authoritarianism isn’t coming, it’s here, whether people realize it or not.
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Every Democrat should pledge to back each of these 10 steps to make America affordable again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0atXZZveIjE
10 Ways to Make America Affordable
Trump claims America’s affordability crisis is a “con job.”Baloney. Here are 10 steps to make America affordable again.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Every Democrat should pledge to back each of these 10 steps to make America affordable again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0atXZZveIjE