Nick Wagner
@nwagner.bsky.social
Election reform nerd since realizing that ranked choice voting and proportional representation are essential elements of democratic government.
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Days away from the first anniversary of President Trump’s second term in office, grocery prices are still rising, as he continues to falsely claim otherwise. It undercuts his administration’s rhetoric about how it is making life more affordable for average Americans.
Food Prices Keep Climbing, Rattling Consumers and Trump
Weather, supply, tariffs, labor and changing consumer habits continue to drive up the cost of groceries. President Trump falsely claims prices are falling.
nyti.ms
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Days away from the first anniversary of President Trump’s second term in office, grocery prices are still rising, as he continues to falsely claim otherwise. It undercuts his administration’s rhetoric about how it is making life more affordable for average Americans.
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BREAKING NEWS: The Senate GOP voted down a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force in Venezuela.
Shame on Republicans for failing to stand up, yet again, to what they know are authoritarian and unconstitutional actions.
Shame on Republicans for failing to stand up, yet again, to what they know are authoritarian and unconstitutional actions.
January 15, 2026 at 1:08 AM
BREAKING NEWS: The Senate GOP voted down a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force in Venezuela.
Shame on Republicans for failing to stand up, yet again, to what they know are authoritarian and unconstitutional actions.
Shame on Republicans for failing to stand up, yet again, to what they know are authoritarian and unconstitutional actions.
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The regime shot Renee Nicole Good and then labeled her a domestic terrorist.
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The regime shot Renee Nicole Good and then labeled her a domestic terrorist.
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
But they didn’t do it because they’re strong — they did it because they’re weak and scared.
Congress must answer the people’s call to get ICE Out For Good: indivisible.org/ice-out-sena... #ICEOutForGood
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ICE officers tell media that the conduct in Minneapolis is part of a plan by Stephen Miller to provoke as much violence and death as possible—which in turn will be taken as pretext for more. “They’re essentially operating now in a resource constraint-free environment and doing very dangerous things”
Former members of ICE say recent violence is "by design"
"What has changed is there has been an encouragement from the top to be much more aggressive in enforcement."
www.motherjones.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
ICE officers tell media that the conduct in Minneapolis is part of a plan by Stephen Miller to provoke as much violence and death as possible—which in turn will be taken as pretext for more. “They’re essentially operating now in a resource constraint-free environment and doing very dangerous things”
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When nine households hold fifteen percent of a region’s wealth, the system is broken.
https://bit.ly/4pArpHt
https://bit.ly/4pArpHt
Ro Khanna Has a New Tech Social Contract for California's Oligarchs
As Peter Thiel and other fat cats threaten to flee California over a billionaire tax, Khanna is calling their bluff.
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 9:19 PM
When nine households hold fifteen percent of a region’s wealth, the system is broken.
https://bit.ly/4pArpHt
https://bit.ly/4pArpHt
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Billionaire Peter Thiel just donated $3 million to a group that's trying to kill a wealth tax in California.
Think about that.
If he invests a couple million to manipulate our politics, it could save him hundreds of millions in taxes.
This system is so broken.
Think about that.
If he invests a couple million to manipulate our politics, it could save him hundreds of millions in taxes.
This system is so broken.
January 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Billionaire Peter Thiel just donated $3 million to a group that's trying to kill a wealth tax in California.
Think about that.
If he invests a couple million to manipulate our politics, it could save him hundreds of millions in taxes.
This system is so broken.
Think about that.
If he invests a couple million to manipulate our politics, it could save him hundreds of millions in taxes.
This system is so broken.
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Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
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ICE is “a resurrection of the Klan, but this time with de jure, as opposed to de facto, state power.” With another shutdown looming, Senate Democrats have a chance to defund it. From Harold Meyerson: trib.al/Zb9n5lG
How to Stop ICE - The American Prospect
With another government funding deadline looming, congressional Democrats can at least partly curtail Trump’s thugs.
trib.al
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ICE is “a resurrection of the Klan, but this time with de jure, as opposed to de facto, state power.” With another shutdown looming, Senate Democrats have a chance to defund it. From Harold Meyerson: trib.al/Zb9n5lG
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The Trump administration’s labelling of Renee Good as a “domestic terrorist” continues its efforts to falsely brand Americans opposed to Trump’s policies as criminals.
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
January 14, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The Trump administration’s labelling of Renee Good as a “domestic terrorist” continues its efforts to falsely brand Americans opposed to Trump’s policies as criminals.
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Big tech companies want 64 countries to get rid of their anti-monopoly and consumer privacy laws. “The broad idea is to deregulate the tech ecosystem as much as possible.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/TlKuc6c
Where Big Tech and Trump Are Demanding Tax Cuts and Deregulation - The American Prospect
A new analysis shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
trib.al
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Big tech companies want 64 countries to get rid of their anti-monopoly and consumer privacy laws. “The broad idea is to deregulate the tech ecosystem as much as possible.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/TlKuc6c
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of a civil rights leader and former constituent, Claudette Colvin.
At just 15, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, serving as a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the end of segregation.
Rest in power, Claudette🕊️
At just 15, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, serving as a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the end of segregation.
Rest in power, Claudette🕊️
January 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I am saddened to hear of the passing of a civil rights leader and former constituent, Claudette Colvin.
At just 15, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, serving as a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the end of segregation.
Rest in power, Claudette🕊️
At just 15, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, serving as a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the end of segregation.
Rest in power, Claudette🕊️
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This morning, I visited the site of an encampment in Ballard that was scheduled to be removed because I wanted to understand in detail for myself what’s working and not working in our current approach. I decided to extend the deadline. Read more: wilson.seattle.gov/2026/01/14/m...
Mayor Wilson Statement on Ballard Encampment - Office of the Mayor
Seattle – Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement: “This morning, I visited the site of an encampment in Ballard that was scheduled to be removed because I wanted to understand in detai...
wilson.seattle.gov
January 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
This morning, I visited the site of an encampment in Ballard that was scheduled to be removed because I wanted to understand in detail for myself what’s working and not working in our current approach. I decided to extend the deadline. Read more: wilson.seattle.gov/2026/01/14/m...
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This is NOT symbolic. If Dems adopt this position as a caucus, ICE get reined in. Full stop. Not after Trump, not after the midterms - NOW. Call your Dem rep and senators and tell them to back this play today.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus, which has nearly 100 members, announced its members will oppose any new funding for immigration enforcement until "meaningful" reforms are put in place. www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
Progressive Caucus To Oppose Any New Funding For Immigration Enforcement
www.huffpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:08 AM
This is NOT symbolic. If Dems adopt this position as a caucus, ICE get reined in. Full stop. Not after Trump, not after the midterms - NOW. Call your Dem rep and senators and tell them to back this play today.
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“She also claimed that the officers did not immediately call paramedics after he was struck, and instead pressed his face into a pool of blood.
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
Anti-ICE Protester, 21, Permanently Blinded by Federal Agent Who Shot Him with Non-Lethal Bullet at Close Range, Aunt Says
A protester demonstrating against ICE in Santa Ana, Calif., was struck with a non-lethal round fired at close range by an agent, leaving him permanently blinded in one eye.
people.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM
“She also claimed that the officers did not immediately call paramedics after he was struck, and instead pressed his face into a pool of blood.
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
‘The other officers were mocking him, saying, You’re going to lose your eye,' she said her nephew told her.” people.com/protester-21...
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ICE beat up and choked out a kid, who is a U.S. citizen, who was filming them, stole his phone, and sold it.
These agents are the violent criminals we should be locking up.
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
These agents are the violent criminals we should be locking up.
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM
ICE beat up and choked out a kid, who is a U.S. citizen, who was filming them, stole his phone, and sold it.
These agents are the violent criminals we should be locking up.
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
These agents are the violent criminals we should be locking up.
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
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America's billionaires got $1.5 TRILLION richer in Trump's first year back in office.
THIS is why they give billionaires tax breaks.
Not so they'll "create jobs."
Not so they'll "innovate."
Not because it helps any of the rest of us.
Because it makes the rich even richer.
THIS is why they give billionaires tax breaks.
Not so they'll "create jobs."
Not so they'll "innovate."
Not because it helps any of the rest of us.
Because it makes the rich even richer.
January 14, 2026 at 1:24 PM
America's billionaires got $1.5 TRILLION richer in Trump's first year back in office.
THIS is why they give billionaires tax breaks.
Not so they'll "create jobs."
Not so they'll "innovate."
Not because it helps any of the rest of us.
Because it makes the rich even richer.
THIS is why they give billionaires tax breaks.
Not so they'll "create jobs."
Not so they'll "innovate."
Not because it helps any of the rest of us.
Because it makes the rich even richer.
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1/ I recently wrote about Frances Perkins—FDR’s Labor Secretary and first woman cabinet member. She is best known as the architect of the New Deal but she had a lesser-known achievement:
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
January 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM
1/ I recently wrote about Frances Perkins—FDR’s Labor Secretary and first woman cabinet member. She is best known as the architect of the New Deal but she had a lesser-known achievement:
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
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This is going to scare the shit out of a lot of people in DC and I have to think that is the point. wtop.com/local/2026/0...
Fighter jets to fly over DC region in defense exercise - WTOP News
If you’re up late or an early riser, you could see or hear military aircraft over the D.C. region early Wednesday.
wtop.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
This is going to scare the shit out of a lot of people in DC and I have to think that is the point. wtop.com/local/2026/0...
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Ilhan Omar said her caucus will ‘oppose all funding’ for immigration enforcement unless militarized policing ends
Congressional progressives vow to block DHS funding without reforms
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Ilhan Omar said her caucus will ‘oppose all funding’ for immigration enforcement unless militarized policing ends
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DEFEATED! Democrats joined by 6 Republicans just took down this anti-worker bill, the final vote was unchanged from below.
Mike Johnson spent nearly an hour trying to flip Republican holdouts but ultimately gave up, his first floor defeat of the year and likely not the last.
Mike Johnson spent nearly an hour trying to flip Republican holdouts but ultimately gave up, his first floor defeat of the year and likely not the last.
Some House floor drama as Republicans are currently losing a vote on a bill to let employers to exclude workforce education and development training from minimum wage and overtime calculations. Labor-friendly R's (there are a few, sometimes) voting no, Johnson huddling with them for ~30 mins now
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
DEFEATED! Democrats joined by 6 Republicans just took down this anti-worker bill, the final vote was unchanged from below.
Mike Johnson spent nearly an hour trying to flip Republican holdouts but ultimately gave up, his first floor defeat of the year and likely not the last.
Mike Johnson spent nearly an hour trying to flip Republican holdouts but ultimately gave up, his first floor defeat of the year and likely not the last.
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Giant corporations are donating millions to Donald Trump's ballroom vanity project while they have business in front of his administration.
Does that sound right to you?
I pressed for more information — and we just got some answers.
Does that sound right to you?
I pressed for more information — and we just got some answers.
January 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Giant corporations are donating millions to Donald Trump's ballroom vanity project while they have business in front of his administration.
Does that sound right to you?
I pressed for more information — and we just got some answers.
Does that sound right to you?
I pressed for more information — and we just got some answers.
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Trump officials announce ‘largest operation in DHS history’ as 800 border agents flood into city alongside ICE
US agents use teargas on Minneapolis protesters as anti-ICE calls intensify
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Trump officials announce ‘largest operation in DHS history’ as 800 border agents flood into city alongside ICE
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NYTimes at last posts a lead story.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
‘Like a Military Occupation’: Clashes Rise With Federal Agents in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM
NYTimes at last posts a lead story.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...