Lowanda
@lowanda6182.bsky.social
Oldie who protested in the 60’s and has dusted off those skills again. Ready to be a democracy defender!!! 50501
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Honolulu is one step closer to putting Big Oil on trial for its decades of climate lies. 🙌
A Hawaiʻi state judge has rejected Big Oil’s last-ditch efforts to prevent the case from entering full discovery, green-lighting efforts to gather more evidence of the industry’s ongoing deception.
A Hawaiʻi state judge has rejected Big Oil’s last-ditch efforts to prevent the case from entering full discovery, green-lighting efforts to gather more evidence of the industry’s ongoing deception.
Court: Honolulu can gather more evidence of Big Oil’s climate lies | Center for Climate Integrity
A Hawaiʻi state judge rejected Big Oil’s last-ditch efforts to prevent the case from entering full discovery.
climateintegrity.org
January 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Honolulu is one step closer to putting Big Oil on trial for its decades of climate lies. 🙌
A Hawaiʻi state judge has rejected Big Oil’s last-ditch efforts to prevent the case from entering full discovery, green-lighting efforts to gather more evidence of the industry’s ongoing deception.
A Hawaiʻi state judge has rejected Big Oil’s last-ditch efforts to prevent the case from entering full discovery, green-lighting efforts to gather more evidence of the industry’s ongoing deception.
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YAY!!!!
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Latest Effort to Stop Offshore Wind
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
YAY!!!!
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ICYMI
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
ICYMI
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Please
January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Please
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I would like to bet a dollar that this is because the ultra-sophisticated DOGE AI flagged some phrase like "a diversity of offerings at the salad bar" in a budget.
A remote Army base in Alaska that has a key role in intercepting incoming ICBMs in the event of nuclear war says it is struggling to keep its dining facilities operating following an exodus of staff under the DOGE budget-slashing campaign led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Fort Greely struggles to feed soldiers due to impact of cuts initiated by DOGE
The home to the 49th Missile Defense Battalion faces “a critical disruption in food service” resulting from “a loss of essential civilian positions.”
www.stripes.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I would like to bet a dollar that this is because the ultra-sophisticated DOGE AI flagged some phrase like "a diversity of offerings at the salad bar" in a budget.
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NEW: Court records obtained by @wired.com show that an FBI agent's testimony contradicted claims Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good, made under oath in December; the testimony also raises questions about Ross following his training. This is by @hudsongiles.bsky.social and me:
FBI Agent’s Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE’s Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath
The testimony also calls into question whether Ross failed to follow his training during the incident in which he reportedly shot and killed Minnesota citizen Renee Good.
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM
NEW: Court records obtained by @wired.com show that an FBI agent's testimony contradicted claims Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good, made under oath in December; the testimony also raises questions about Ross following his training. This is by @hudsongiles.bsky.social and me:
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"Irreverence is the champion of liberty and its only sure defense."
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
This isn't just a casual observation. Fascism scholars have long made this point. It's why calling them "weird" was a more effective strategy than talking about the prices of eggs. Fascism is an aesthetic political movement - you need to make people feel embarassed and horrified by it.
one of the most effective weapons we have against fascism is mockery, especially when its really funny
January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
"Irreverence is the champion of liberty and its only sure defense."
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
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Over the last week, we’ve seen federal agents arresting, threatening, and using force against innocent bystanders.
They have carried out enforcement actions in schools, at hospitals, and in one horrific instance shot and killed someone.
They have carried out enforcement actions in schools, at hospitals, and in one horrific instance shot and killed someone.
January 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Over the last week, we’ve seen federal agents arresting, threatening, and using force against innocent bystanders.
They have carried out enforcement actions in schools, at hospitals, and in one horrific instance shot and killed someone.
They have carried out enforcement actions in schools, at hospitals, and in one horrific instance shot and killed someone.
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One basic pattern here is that DHS officials are engaging in violence simply because they are irritated at citizens protesting them. There is no plausible threat of violence here. He just wants to inflict pain, and believes there will be no penalty for doing so.
Big clash this afternoon between DHS agents and protesters in a residential street in Minneapolis, following a DHS agent hitting another vehicle. Tear gas was deployed in people’s yards and agents pepper prayed people.
January 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
One basic pattern here is that DHS officials are engaging in violence simply because they are irritated at citizens protesting them. There is no plausible threat of violence here. He just wants to inflict pain, and believes there will be no penalty for doing so.
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Imprisoned Ukrainian marine biologist charged with ‘treason’ for opposing Russia’s plans in Antarctic area
Russia is openly persecuting 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov for remaining loyal to Ukraine & for seeking to protect marine resources & diversity in the Southern Ocean.
khpg.org/en/1608815199
Russia is openly persecuting 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov for remaining loyal to Ukraine & for seeking to protect marine resources & diversity in the Southern Ocean.
khpg.org/en/1608815199
Imprisoned Ukrainian marine biologist charged with ‘treason’ for opposing Russia’s plans in Antarctic area
Russia is openly persecuting 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov for remaining loyal to Ukraine and for seeking to protect marine resources and diversity in the Southern Ocean. Without robust internationa...
khpg.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Imprisoned Ukrainian marine biologist charged with ‘treason’ for opposing Russia’s plans in Antarctic area
Russia is openly persecuting 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov for remaining loyal to Ukraine & for seeking to protect marine resources & diversity in the Southern Ocean.
khpg.org/en/1608815199
Russia is openly persecuting 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov for remaining loyal to Ukraine & for seeking to protect marine resources & diversity in the Southern Ocean.
khpg.org/en/1608815199
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just hired an extremely aggressive law firm in his criminal fight against Donald Trump.
The firm is known for going “scorched earth” and fighting until the very end without settling.
The firm is known for going “scorched earth” and fighting until the very end without settling.
January 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just hired an extremely aggressive law firm in his criminal fight against Donald Trump.
The firm is known for going “scorched earth” and fighting until the very end without settling.
The firm is known for going “scorched earth” and fighting until the very end without settling.
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GOP inaction stymies Trump’s bid to reshape Civil Rights Commission www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
MSN
www.msn.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
GOP inaction stymies Trump’s bid to reshape Civil Rights Commission www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
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"SAVE THE GIRAFFE!"🦒
Robby Roadsteamer has been arrested AGAIN by ICE! This time in Minnesota today!
Robby Roadsteamer has been arrested AGAIN by ICE! This time in Minnesota today!
January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
"SAVE THE GIRAFFE!"🦒
Robby Roadsteamer has been arrested AGAIN by ICE! This time in Minnesota today!
Robby Roadsteamer has been arrested AGAIN by ICE! This time in Minnesota today!
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.@PabloReports: Will you vote against any additional funding increases for ICE?
Kim: After what we’ve seen, I don’t see how we can continue to support it. With the Republican majorities, they have just been enabling this lawlessness that we’ve been seeing.
Kim: After what we’ve seen, I don’t see how we can continue to support it. With the Republican majorities, they have just been enabling this lawlessness that we’ve been seeing.
January 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
.@PabloReports: Will you vote against any additional funding increases for ICE?
Kim: After what we’ve seen, I don’t see how we can continue to support it. With the Republican majorities, they have just been enabling this lawlessness that we’ve been seeing.
Kim: After what we’ve seen, I don’t see how we can continue to support it. With the Republican majorities, they have just been enabling this lawlessness that we’ve been seeing.
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BREAKING: Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sue Noem and others over DHS immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, seeking TRO to block the surge and stop unlawful actions detailed in the complaint.
January 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
BREAKING: Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sue Noem and others over DHS immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, seeking TRO to block the surge and stop unlawful actions detailed in the complaint.
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Frey: "Florida & Texas & Utah are Republican states. The reason that Minnesota & Minneapolis are being targeted is because you've got a Democratic governor, a Democratic attorney general, and Democratic mayors. We are doing everything possible to keep our cities safe through this unprecedented time"
January 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Frey: "Florida & Texas & Utah are Republican states. The reason that Minnesota & Minneapolis are being targeted is because you've got a Democratic governor, a Democratic attorney general, and Democratic mayors. We are doing everything possible to keep our cities safe through this unprecedented time"
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And if someone does, they should call the police like the rest of us would. They are NOT Law Enforcement/Police!
There's no reason for ICE agents to have guns. Nobody is shooting at them.
January 12, 2026 at 11:11 PM
And if someone does, they should call the police like the rest of us would. They are NOT Law Enforcement/Police!
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In America now you can be shopping with your toddler one moment and fleeing with her in your arms from a secret police attack the very next.
January 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
In America now you can be shopping with your toddler one moment and fleeing with her in your arms from a secret police attack the very next.
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This is fake, this is not happening. This originated from a parody account.
January 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This is fake, this is not happening. This originated from a parody account.
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First of all, good for her for calmly standing her ground and ignoring all the empty threats -- "we're gonna put you in the car and ID you!" -- until these goons give up and slink away.
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
This woman is harder than goddamn steel dealing with these goddamn thugs. I want her to be my neighbor.
January 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
First of all, good for her for calmly standing her ground and ignoring all the empty threats -- "we're gonna put you in the car and ID you!" -- until these goons give up and slink away.
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
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Trump is turning Minnesota into a test case for federal abuse of power. After lies, raids, and a deadly ICE escalation, Tim Walz is done campaigning and ready to fight back.
Donald Trump Has Declared War On Minnesota—And Tim Walz Is Ready
Trump's most devastating war might be the one he's waging right here at home
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Trump is turning Minnesota into a test case for federal abuse of power. After lies, raids, and a deadly ICE escalation, Tim Walz is done campaigning and ready to fight back.
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Glenn Tunes said that this is what domestic terrorism looks like in the United States.
January 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Glenn Tunes said that this is what domestic terrorism looks like in the United States.
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Ellison: "Enforcing federal immigration law and fighting fraud are just pretexts for this surge. The real reason is no secret -- Donald Trump and his administration have been targeting people, cities, and states that don't agree with them politically."
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Ellison: "Enforcing federal immigration law and fighting fraud are just pretexts for this surge. The real reason is no secret -- Donald Trump and his administration have been targeting people, cities, and states that don't agree with them politically."