Maria May, PhD
@mariamay33.bsky.social
Candidate for County Legislator in Orange County, NY. Parent, Educator, Former Councilperson. I believe public service and will defend Democracy, civil rights and working people!
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Ossoff: "Among today's false prophets are the election deniers who indulge this president's obsession with overturning the 2020 election. Hear me when I say this -- they tell a lie so absurd, and therefore so debasing, that the act of telling it proves the teller's total and humiliating submission."
February 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Ossoff: "Among today's false prophets are the election deniers who indulge this president's obsession with overturning the 2020 election. Hear me when I say this -- they tell a lie so absurd, and therefore so debasing, that the act of telling it proves the teller's total and humiliating submission."
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The majority of Americans back reforms of federal immigration enforcement that will de-escalate, provide transparency, and deliver the accountability our communities deserve. Tell Congress to take action now ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/we-d...
actionnetwork.org/letters/we-d...
We demand de-escalation, transparency and accountability from the Department of Homeland Security
The federal government is supposed to protect, not endanger, Americans. However, the Department of Homeland Security is imperiling the basic rights of all people in this country. Immigration enforcem...
actionnetwork.org
February 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The majority of Americans back reforms of federal immigration enforcement that will de-escalate, provide transparency, and deliver the accountability our communities deserve. Tell Congress to take action now ⤵️
actionnetwork.org/letters/we-d...
actionnetwork.org/letters/we-d...
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A win! A federal judge has instructed the Interior Department to restore signage and video exhibits at George Washington’s former Philadelphia residence that explain his ownership of enslaved people.
February 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM
A win! A federal judge has instructed the Interior Department to restore signage and video exhibits at George Washington’s former Philadelphia residence that explain his ownership of enslaved people.
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Just a little lower, Donald
February 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Just a little lower, Donald
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"The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that ICE had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or lease the property to the federal government.
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
Warehouse owner won’t sell Dallas County property to ICE for migrant detention center
The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or...
www.dallasnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that ICE had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or lease the property to the federal government.
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
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George W. Bush throws subtle shade at Senile Satan.
“Our first president could have remained all-powerful, but twice he chose not to.”
By “relinquishing power rather than holding onto it,” Mr. Bush continues, “he ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”
“Our first president could have remained all-powerful, but twice he chose not to.”
By “relinquishing power rather than holding onto it,” Mr. Bush continues, “he ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”
February 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
George W. Bush throws subtle shade at Senile Satan.
“Our first president could have remained all-powerful, but twice he chose not to.”
By “relinquishing power rather than holding onto it,” Mr. Bush continues, “he ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”
“Our first president could have remained all-powerful, but twice he chose not to.”
By “relinquishing power rather than holding onto it,” Mr. Bush continues, “he ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”
🙋🏻♀️
February 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
🙋🏻♀️
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The Poughkeepsie Town Board is voting this Wednesday, Feb 18th, on a resolution to oppose the Chester ICE Detention Warehouse, which is official despite vehement, bipartisan opposition.
Please show up for public comment. And ask your local board to adopt a resolution against as well.
bit.ly/4rm8kL0
Please show up for public comment. And ask your local board to adopt a resolution against as well.
bit.ly/4rm8kL0
Town Board Meeting for Wednesday February 18, 2026
content.govdelivery.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The Poughkeepsie Town Board is voting this Wednesday, Feb 18th, on a resolution to oppose the Chester ICE Detention Warehouse, which is official despite vehement, bipartisan opposition.
Please show up for public comment. And ask your local board to adopt a resolution against as well.
bit.ly/4rm8kL0
Please show up for public comment. And ask your local board to adopt a resolution against as well.
bit.ly/4rm8kL0
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Massie not backing down.
February 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Massie not backing down.
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I’m proud to announce we have already raised more than $1 million dollars from over 56,000 people across Maryland and the nation — and not a dollar from corporate PACs! The people of the 5th District are ready for a fighter, and I'm not going to let them down.
February 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I’m proud to announce we have already raised more than $1 million dollars from over 56,000 people across Maryland and the nation — and not a dollar from corporate PACs! The people of the 5th District are ready for a fighter, and I'm not going to let them down.
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I'm sneaking out from deadlines to do 2 shows at the truly awesome Church of Satire club in Hanover Pennsylvania for the Good Karma Comedy Festival.
Great lineups for each show, and tix are available at: churchofsatirecomedyclub.com
Great lineups for each show, and tix are available at: churchofsatirecomedyclub.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I'm sneaking out from deadlines to do 2 shows at the truly awesome Church of Satire club in Hanover Pennsylvania for the Good Karma Comedy Festival.
Great lineups for each show, and tix are available at: churchofsatirecomedyclub.com
Great lineups for each show, and tix are available at: churchofsatirecomedyclub.com
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-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
February 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
@mswmedia.com Allison, please talk about Orange County, NY. We are a suburb of NYC, about one hour away. ICE just purchased a warehouse in the town of Chester. The OC legislature voted 21/0 (10 republicans), OC executive, and Chester leadership all rejected www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
ICE says it bought Hudson Valley warehouse, but county has no record yet
Orange County officials said they have no filings indicating that ICE has purchased the property where it wants to build a new detention center.
www.timesunion.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
@mswmedia.com Allison, please talk about Orange County, NY. We are a suburb of NYC, about one hour away. ICE just purchased a warehouse in the town of Chester. The OC legislature voted 21/0 (10 republicans), OC executive, and Chester leadership all rejected www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley...
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We’re going to see a lot more of these cases after the next election.
“An ICE leader has been locked up in the same jail where he’d sent ICE prisoners after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend earlier this month.“
“An ICE leader has been locked up in the same jail where he’d sent ICE prisoners after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend earlier this month.“
ICE Leader Thrown in His Own Jail Over Strangling Claims
Samuel Saxon, 47, has been handed over to the feds after allegedly brutalizing his girlfriend and lying about it.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We’re going to see a lot more of these cases after the next election.
“An ICE leader has been locked up in the same jail where he’d sent ICE prisoners after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend earlier this month.“
“An ICE leader has been locked up in the same jail where he’d sent ICE prisoners after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend earlier this month.“
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ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say.
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say.
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
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Representative Pat Ryan speaking in tiny Chester, NY where hundreds gathered to let Trump, Noem and the other fascists know that we will not let an ICE detention warehouse in our community. Stay away from our neighbors.
He's reminding us that Noem has to go. And that's just the beginning.
He's reminding us that Noem has to go. And that's just the beginning.
January 30, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Representative Pat Ryan speaking in tiny Chester, NY where hundreds gathered to let Trump, Noem and the other fascists know that we will not let an ICE detention warehouse in our community. Stay away from our neighbors.
He's reminding us that Noem has to go. And that's just the beginning.
He's reminding us that Noem has to go. And that's just the beginning.
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Packed public comments in Orange County, NY. 48 patriots making clear to the county legislature that we won't stand for an ICE detention center in our community. #AbolishICE #AbolishBorderPatrol #ICEOutofChester
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Packed public comments in Orange County, NY. 48 patriots making clear to the county legislature that we won't stand for an ICE detention center in our community. #AbolishICE #AbolishBorderPatrol #ICEOutofChester
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More on the unanimous decision by the Orange County, NY legislature opposing an ICE Detention Center in Chester. It's nuts that strong local opposition won't be enough but a great start. #AbolishICE @indivisible.org @hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social
wjffradio.org/orange-count...
wjffradio.org/orange-count...
Orange County Legislature Unanimously Pass Resolution Against Chester ICE Facility
Goshen, N.Y. -- Orange County legislators unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday night to “vehemently” oppose a proposed ICE facility in Orange County.
More than 250 residents from across the...
wjffradio.org
February 7, 2026 at 1:42 PM
More on the unanimous decision by the Orange County, NY legislature opposing an ICE Detention Center in Chester. It's nuts that strong local opposition won't be enough but a great start. #AbolishICE @indivisible.org @hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social
wjffradio.org/orange-count...
wjffradio.org/orange-count...
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Call, share, show up to fight an ICE detention warehouse in the Hudson Valley, NY
#AbolishICE
@indivisible.org
@hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social
#AbolishICE
@indivisible.org
@hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Call, share, show up to fight an ICE detention warehouse in the Hudson Valley, NY
#AbolishICE
@indivisible.org
@hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social
#AbolishICE
@indivisible.org
@hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social
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The fight against the ICE Concentration Camp (ahem Detention Center) finally made it to the NYT. The fight continues so find ways to help. #abolishICE @indivisible.org @hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/n...
As American Views of ICE Dim, Warehouses Become a Symbol of Resistance
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:29 PM
The fight against the ICE Concentration Camp (ahem Detention Center) finally made it to the NYT. The fight continues so find ways to help. #abolishICE @indivisible.org @hudsonvalleystrong.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/n...
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Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, nice.
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, nice.