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"The Party told you to ignore the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell 1984
"The Party told you to ignore the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell 1984
When Dem leaders are being interviewed about immigration, I wish they would bring up the ancestry of the host. Then say something like "Joe Smith, I believe some of your ancestors (Smyth) were from the UK. Did they all immigrate here legally? Were they hunted down by men in facemasks and AR 15's?"
February 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
When Dem leaders are being interviewed about immigration, I wish they would bring up the ancestry of the host. Then say something like "Joe Smith, I believe some of your ancestors (Smyth) were from the UK. Did they all immigrate here legally? Were they hunted down by men in facemasks and AR 15's?"
"I always feel like somebody's watching me..."🎶
Exclusive: ICE's Secret Watchlists of Americans
Sparta, Reaper and Grapevine track protesters, their friends (+ others)
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:33 PM
"I always feel like somebody's watching me..."🎶
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This is Alex Pretti.
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 AM
This is Alex Pretti.
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Koh: Trump has now spent $30 billion from the last bill for 10,000 more I.C.E. Agents that are going to be on the streets. That $30 billion would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all co-pays for prescription drugs for people from a year, and eliminate all medical debt.
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Koh: Trump has now spent $30 billion from the last bill for 10,000 more I.C.E. Agents that are going to be on the streets. That $30 billion would cover all the ACA subsidies for a year. It would eliminate all co-pays for prescription drugs for people from a year, and eliminate all medical debt.
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"Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them."
(Published Oct. 2025)
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them."
(Published Oct. 2025)
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
"Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them."
(Published Oct. 2025)
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them."
(Published Oct. 2025)
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Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn was on the front lines of January 6. Five years later, he warns the greatest threat isn’t just what happened—but the lies rewriting it. “January 6 was not legitimate political discourse.” Read his powerful piece: www.meidasplus.com/p/history-be...
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn was on the front lines of January 6. Five years later, he warns the greatest threat isn’t just what happened—but the lies rewriting it. “January 6 was not legitimate political discourse.” Read his powerful piece: www.meidasplus.com/p/history-be...
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NEW: This is a story that took months to pull together and broke my heart a million times writing it.
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Cut Their Lifeline. Months Later, They're Still Fighting Like Hell To Survive.
A small organization powered by the people who need it most has found a way to save lives abandoned by the Trump administration.
www.huffpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
NEW: This is a story that took months to pull together and broke my heart a million times writing it.
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Despite what Republicans say, Trump has never had a healthcare plan. I brought the receipts 💅
December 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Despite what Republicans say, Trump has never had a healthcare plan. I brought the receipts 💅
The Trump Administration is playing 'Hunger Games' with 42 mil of the most vulnerable Americans. He has also positioned the National Guard in blue cities w/ a high number of SNAP recipients. How long can people hold out w/o food before the chaos begins, and Nat Guard is told to quell the violence?
Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders. The U.S.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Trump Administration is playing 'Hunger Games' with 42 mil of the most vulnerable Americans. He has also positioned the National Guard in blue cities w/ a high number of SNAP recipients. How long can people hold out w/o food before the chaos begins, and Nat Guard is told to quell the violence?
""The same administration that bussed them here is the same administration that is hunting them down to deport them,” said Castro, referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbot, a Republican who sent thousands of migrants who were granted asylum by the federal government to Chicago..."
Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children
Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.
southsideweekly.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
""The same administration that bussed them here is the same administration that is hunting them down to deport them,” said Castro, referring to Texas Gov. Greg Abbot, a Republican who sent thousands of migrants who were granted asylum by the federal government to Chicago..."
What do Florida's hospitals, assisted living communities, schools and employers, think about Ladapo's decision about vaccines? This is going to greatly impact beds available, staffing, time off, attendance and productivity.
September 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
What do Florida's hospitals, assisted living communities, schools and employers, think about Ladapo's decision about vaccines? This is going to greatly impact beds available, staffing, time off, attendance and productivity.
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Since Dems often aren't great at simple sound bites or giving nick names to opponents, let me throw this one out there..... King Chaos and the Ketamine Kid.
February 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Since Dems often aren't great at simple sound bites or giving nick names to opponents, let me throw this one out there..... King Chaos and the Ketamine Kid.