Maddie G
@maddie-g.bsky.social
…Uh they say I'm so low key, I'm socially awkward
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This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
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the violence we are witnessing every day in Minneapolis and elsewhere has proven deeply unpopular. It is indecent, arbitrary and cruel. Its tactics violate our rights as Americans to protest our government. Its purpose violates our moral conscience as human beings.
Lies, violence and the American state
Trump abhors democracy because it allows ordinary Americans to reject his lies. Even worse for Trump, it allows us to reject him.
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:19 PM
the violence we are witnessing every day in Minneapolis and elsewhere has proven deeply unpopular. It is indecent, arbitrary and cruel. Its tactics violate our rights as Americans to protest our government. Its purpose violates our moral conscience as human beings.
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Ecuador’s foreign ministry said it lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the U.S. after an ICE agent attempted to enter the country’s consulate in Minneapolis without permission on Tuesday.
Ecuador Objects After ICE Agent Tries to Enter Minneapolis Consulate
Video showed diplomatic staff blocking the agent from entering on Tuesday morning.
nyti.ms
January 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Ecuador’s foreign ministry said it lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the U.S. after an ICE agent attempted to enter the country’s consulate in Minneapolis without permission on Tuesday.
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Following a ProPublica investigation, an ethics group filed a complaint alleging that Deputy AG Todd Blanche “blatantly and improperly influenced DOJ’s digital asset prosecution guidelines while standing to financially benefit.”
Complaint Accuses Trump’s Criminal Attorney of “Blatant” Crypto Conflict in His Role at DOJ
A watchdog group is seeking an inspector general investigation into Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche after ProPublica reported that he had ordered changes to crypto prosecutions while owning more ...
www.propublica.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Following a ProPublica investigation, an ethics group filed a complaint alleging that Deputy AG Todd Blanche “blatantly and improperly influenced DOJ’s digital asset prosecution guidelines while standing to financially benefit.”
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“It's no surprise that a company run by a man who sat behind Trump at his inauguration, and donated to the destruction of the White House, has taken a stance that helps ICE agents retain anonymity,”
— Dominick Skinner, the creator of ICE List
www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
— Dominick Skinner, the creator of ICE List
www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:11 PM
“It's no surprise that a company run by a man who sat behind Trump at his inauguration, and donated to the destruction of the White House, has taken a stance that helps ICE agents retain anonymity,”
— Dominick Skinner, the creator of ICE List
www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
— Dominick Skinner, the creator of ICE List
www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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Abolish ICE is now the moderate minimum position,
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
January 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Abolish ICE is now the moderate minimum position,
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
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"The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now" -- Senator Van Hollen
Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
"The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now" -- Senator Van Hollen
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Alex Pretti was a US citizen, an ICU nurse at a VA hospital, and someone who had a license to carry a weapon
Or, if you listen to the Trump admin and their boosters, he was a "terrorist", "lunatic" "illegal alien" who was going to "massacre law enforcement."
www.wired.com/story/the-in...
Or, if you listen to the Trump admin and their boosters, he was a "terrorist", "lunatic" "illegal alien" who was going to "massacre law enforcement."
www.wired.com/story/the-in...
The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti
Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaged the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis.
www.wired.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Alex Pretti was a US citizen, an ICU nurse at a VA hospital, and someone who had a license to carry a weapon
Or, if you listen to the Trump admin and their boosters, he was a "terrorist", "lunatic" "illegal alien" who was going to "massacre law enforcement."
www.wired.com/story/the-in...
Or, if you listen to the Trump admin and their boosters, he was a "terrorist", "lunatic" "illegal alien" who was going to "massacre law enforcement."
www.wired.com/story/the-in...
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1/ Ciji Graham was the mother of 2-year-old SJ, a sister to 9 younger siblings, a beloved friend.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
1/ Ciji Graham was the mother of 2-year-old SJ, a sister to 9 younger siblings, a beloved friend.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
She's also the 7th case we’ve found of a pregnant woman in a state restricting abortion who died after being unable to access standard care.
This is her story.
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ICE agents arrested dozens of U.S. citizens, accusing them of immigration violations, in 2025.
ICE Arresting U.S. Citizens, Using Banned Chokeholds: Explosive ProPublica Report
A new investigation by ProPublica finds over 40 cases of immigration agents using potentially fatal chokeholds and other moves that can cut off breathing. “These arrests are playing out around the cou...
www.democracynow.org
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
ICE agents arrested dozens of U.S. citizens, accusing them of immigration violations, in 2025.
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Democrats must refuse to vote for any funding bill that increases ICE’s budget and refuse to fund DHS until ICE’s abuses of power are stopped.
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Democrats must refuse to vote for any funding bill that increases ICE’s budget and refuse to fund DHS until ICE’s abuses of power are stopped.
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
The government funding deadline is January 30th. Call your reps today: (202) 224-3121
https://indivisible.org/campaign/how-rein-ice-now
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President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here's what to know
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
n.pr
January 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a law, passed by Congress on November 19 with an overwhelming vote. Complying with it was not optional. The Department of Justice did not comply.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
I want to make sure this is very clear.
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The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries
The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
n.pr
January 4, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.
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Trump warns acting Venezuelan leader will ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
Trump warns acting Venezuelan leader will ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
The president’s comments to The Atlantic come after Delcy Rodriguez signaled she’ll resist U.S. involvement in the country.
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Trump warns acting Venezuelan leader will ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate
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QUID: Trump asks US Oil companies to give him $1 billion to retake the White House.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
January 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
QUID: Trump asks US Oil companies to give him $1 billion to retake the White House.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
PRO
QUO: Venezuelan oil.
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In the first year of Trump’s second term, he imposed his thuggery on the United States. In the second year, apparently he will impose it on the hemisphere.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
January 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
In the first year of Trump’s second term, he imposed his thuggery on the United States. In the second year, apparently he will impose it on the hemisphere.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thug-world
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After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump made false and misleading statements about previous U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats and Maduro sending the gang Tren de Aragua to the U.S., according to fact-checking by @politifact.bsky.social.
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
Fact-checking Trump's claims after U.S. strike on Venezuela and capture of Maduro
After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump made false and misleading statements about previous U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats and Maduro sending the gang Tre...
www.pbs.org
January 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
After the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump made false and misleading statements about previous U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats and Maduro sending the gang Tren de Aragua to the U.S., according to fact-checking by @politifact.bsky.social.
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
https://to.pbs.org/3YVHeh3
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Trump upended the US education system in 2025. It’s only the beginning.
Trump upended the US education system in 2025. It’s only the beginning.
Trump bombarded schools with a flurry of investigations and demands that they adopt policies aligned with his political agenda. His second year will focus on making them last.
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Trump upended the US education system in 2025. It’s only the beginning.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Meta’s “Trusted Experts” helped me run scam ads on Facebook and Instagram reut.rs/48ZgrVP
Meta’s “Trusted Experts” helped me run scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A Reuters reporter created ads promising unrealistic investment returns and easily placed them on Meta's social media platforms.
reut.rs
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Meta’s “Trusted Experts” helped me run scam ads on Facebook and Instagram reut.rs/48ZgrVP
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New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out
New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out
The annual soiree took place as young Republican groups across the country are reeling from POLITICO’s reporting on a racist and antisemitic chat group among prominent leaders.
dlvr.it
December 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out
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The chemical industry has launched a multi-million dollar lobbying blitz to influence Trump, including on regulations related to "forever chemicals."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."
The Trump administration has nearly doubled the amount of formaldehyde considered safe to inhale under EPA regulations.
Formaldehyde causes far more cancer than any other chemical in the air.
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
Formaldehyde causes far more cancer than any other chemical in the air.
www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
Under Former Chemical Industry Insiders, Trump EPA Nearly Doubles Amount of Formaldehyde Considered Safe to Inhale
Chemical industry lobbyists have long pushed the government to adopt a less stringent approach to gauging the cancer risk from chemicals, one that would help ease regulations on companies that make or...
www.propublica.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The chemical industry has launched a multi-million dollar lobbying blitz to influence Trump, including on regulations related to "forever chemicals."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."
Trump's EPA has also recently added chemical lobbyists to regulatory positions.
"Make America Healthy Again."