petra de asis
@petradeasis.bsky.social
concerned citizen bearing witness. seed, scion, and crop swapper. immigrant, ph.d. #khive
Aoe: trauma, stress management, disaster preparedness/disaster mental health, adhd, gardening, carpentry
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@petradeasis.bsky.social
· Jan 31
Choice A: imperfect Dems who try to pass less than perfect legislation for the good of Americans
Choice B: incompetent racist/sexist GOP who weaponize cruelty & chaos to the detriment of Americans, spreading suffering while lowering taxes for the rich
Hyperfocusing on A depresses votes. Oppose B.
Choice B: incompetent racist/sexist GOP who weaponize cruelty & chaos to the detriment of Americans, spreading suffering while lowering taxes for the rich
Hyperfocusing on A depresses votes. Oppose B.
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Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
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The Supreme Court is working hard to turn this country into a despot's dreamscape—while making it nigh impossible for good people to make lasting change for the better.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
December 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Supreme Court is working hard to turn this country into a despot's dreamscape—while making it nigh impossible for good people to make lasting change for the better.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
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Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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It happened again: The Trump administration has admitted illegally deporting a man to Guatemala despite an immigration judge's order that he was likely to be tortured there.
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
It happened again: The Trump administration has admitted illegally deporting a man to Guatemala despite an immigration judge's order that he was likely to be tortured there.
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A judge has ordered the administration to facilitate his return by next week.storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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5 citizens are in DC today sharing how immigration agents detained them
DHS still denies it is arresting citizens
Dayanne Figueroa of Chicago agrees. What happened to her wasn’t an arrest, she told House & Senate Democrats just now
“It was an assault & kidnapping of a U.S. citizen.”
DHS still denies it is arresting citizens
Dayanne Figueroa of Chicago agrees. What happened to her wasn’t an arrest, she told House & Senate Democrats just now
“It was an assault & kidnapping of a U.S. citizen.”
NEW: A new congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica reporting has found that, contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, immigration agents have frequently detained and mistreated U.S. citizens.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Immigration Agents Have Often Grabbed and Mistreated Citizens, Congressional Investigators Find
Prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, an investigation by Senate Democrats documented the experiences of nearly two dozen citizens wrongly detained by immigration agents, contradicting the Trump adminis...
www.propublica.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
5 citizens are in DC today sharing how immigration agents detained them
DHS still denies it is arresting citizens
Dayanne Figueroa of Chicago agrees. What happened to her wasn’t an arrest, she told House & Senate Democrats just now
“It was an assault & kidnapping of a U.S. citizen.”
DHS still denies it is arresting citizens
Dayanne Figueroa of Chicago agrees. What happened to her wasn’t an arrest, she told House & Senate Democrats just now
“It was an assault & kidnapping of a U.S. citizen.”
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Now, 200 former attorneys have published an open letter to sound the alarm bell on the all-out war DOJ leadership has waged on the Division and how they have abandoned the mission of protecting the rights of America’s most vulnerable.
December 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Now, 200 former attorneys have published an open letter to sound the alarm bell on the all-out war DOJ leadership has waged on the Division and how they have abandoned the mission of protecting the rights of America’s most vulnerable.
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The Civil Rights Division was established 68 years ago today to systematically enforce federal civil rights laws and protect voting rights.
Ex-employees of US Justice Department blast 'destruction' of civil rights unit
More than 200 former employees of the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday criticized what they called the ongoing "destruction" of its Civil Rights Division, saying President Donald Trump's administrat...
www.reuters.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The Civil Rights Division was established 68 years ago today to systematically enforce federal civil rights laws and protect voting rights.
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20 MILLION Americans marched to FORCE Nixon/Congress to establish the EPA in 1970. Trump, Lee Zeldin & corrupt SCOTUS, have now fully destroyed our EPA; so Big Oil/Corporatists can again dump their toxic waste into our air and water. Trump destroys Nature for GREED and could kill ALL Life on Earth.
Trump's policies could impact the environment long after he leaves office, some experts say
Some of the policies enacted under the Trump administration will have lasting impacts on the environment far after the current president leaves office, experts say.
abcnews.go.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
20 MILLION Americans marched to FORCE Nixon/Congress to establish the EPA in 1970. Trump, Lee Zeldin & corrupt SCOTUS, have now fully destroyed our EPA; so Big Oil/Corporatists can again dump their toxic waste into our air and water. Trump destroys Nature for GREED and could kill ALL Life on Earth.
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Happening now: Texas leaders announcing a rollout of a statewide program to put TPUSA chapters in high schools and colleges across the state. Gov. Abbott adds that schools that stand in the way should be reported to the Texas Education Agency.
December 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Happening now: Texas leaders announcing a rollout of a statewide program to put TPUSA chapters in high schools and colleges across the state. Gov. Abbott adds that schools that stand in the way should be reported to the Texas Education Agency.
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Congrats again to the people who continuously said Biden did nothing about student loans for four years! www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/s...
Trump officials move to end student loan payment pause for millions of borrowers
The Trump administration announced a proposed joint settlement with Missouri that would soon force millions of student loan borrowers into repayment.
www.cnbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Congrats again to the people who continuously said Biden did nothing about student loans for four years! www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/s...
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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This is what government censorship actually looks like: defunding entire fields, deporting researchers, and quite effectively chilling speech that helps people understand how our information systems are being exploited and calls out powerful people and platforms for their bullshit.
For the last decade, the pervasive spread of bullshit & manipulation of online platforms have been widely recognized societal concerns. Now non US citizens studying those subjects can be labeled “censors” & denied visas or deported from the US. Censorship, indeed. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Exclusive: Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
An internal State Department memo said that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech should be considered for rejection.
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This is what government censorship actually looks like: defunding entire fields, deporting researchers, and quite effectively chilling speech that helps people understand how our information systems are being exploited and calls out powerful people and platforms for their bullshit.
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Key thing to remember is: They want these fascist fortress cities because *they believe existing nations are going to collapse*
These are escape hatches for a post-democracy world they seek to create. I would argue that they have gotten much farther than they should have. See: DOGE, crypto, etc
These are escape hatches for a post-democracy world they seek to create. I would argue that they have gotten much farther than they should have. See: DOGE, crypto, etc
The Financial Times finally covers the Network State cult.
Is this tech fascism?
"I mean,we are funding companies that will operate non-democratic cities...and if you're not into that you shouldn't move there," says Peter Thiel protégé Patri Friedman.
Is this tech fascism?
"I mean,we are funding companies that will operate non-democratic cities...and if you're not into that you shouldn't move there," says Peter Thiel protégé Patri Friedman.
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Key thing to remember is: They want these fascist fortress cities because *they believe existing nations are going to collapse*
These are escape hatches for a post-democracy world they seek to create. I would argue that they have gotten much farther than they should have. See: DOGE, crypto, etc
These are escape hatches for a post-democracy world they seek to create. I would argue that they have gotten much farther than they should have. See: DOGE, crypto, etc
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The stories of pregnant women in ICE detention — one shackled while miscarrying, another placed in solitary confinement with a high-risk pregnancy — are not one offs.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against it
With the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.
www.latimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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"The most significant barrier to voting has little to do with campaign spending: it's voter registration." Couldn't agree more. We'd like folks to consider putting funds toward better systems for onboarding new voters: ssir.org/articles/ent...
Getting Youth Engaged in Democracy (SSIR)
Young people do turn out for elections—when they are registered. By getting all youth enrolled in high school, we can help achieve universal participation. Here's how to get it done. | ...
ssir.org
December 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"The most significant barrier to voting has little to do with campaign spending: it's voter registration." Couldn't agree more. We'd like folks to consider putting funds toward better systems for onboarding new voters: ssir.org/articles/ent...
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A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
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High Priority - We need to remove Speaker Mike Johnson. This involves We the People to contact Republican House Representatives and get them to file a motion to VACATE.
Republicans are infighting rn. There are plenty of opportunities to exploit. (Will discuss in greater detail later)
Republicans are infighting rn. There are plenty of opportunities to exploit. (Will discuss in greater detail later)
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
High Priority - We need to remove Speaker Mike Johnson. This involves We the People to contact Republican House Representatives and get them to file a motion to VACATE.
Republicans are infighting rn. There are plenty of opportunities to exploit. (Will discuss in greater detail later)
Republicans are infighting rn. There are plenty of opportunities to exploit. (Will discuss in greater detail later)
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The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’
The use of ‘nudify’ apps is becoming more and more prevalent, with hundreds of teachers having seen images created by pupils, often of their peers. The fallout is huge – and growing fast
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
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“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
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These blatantly skewed maps in states like Texas & Indiana are direct result of Roberts Court decision in 2019 essentially legalizing extreme partisan gerrymandering which doesn’t get enough attention as one of worst things court has done www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
These blatantly skewed maps in states like Texas & Indiana are direct result of Roberts Court decision in 2019 essentially legalizing extreme partisan gerrymandering which doesn’t get enough attention as one of worst things court has done www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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I am not joking when I say it could have been written by Breivik. or indeed Dugin. They have a Hitlerian fetish about Europe and considerable power having hijacked the US. This is a very dangerous moment when the fantasies of white nationalism could be imposed by violence upon the world.
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I am not joking when I say it could have been written by Breivik. or indeed Dugin. They have a Hitlerian fetish about Europe and considerable power having hijacked the US. This is a very dangerous moment when the fantasies of white nationalism could be imposed by violence upon the world.
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How Trump Upended 60 Years of Civil Rights in Two Months
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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If you want to see the strategy, I wrote a long read on the once-in-a-century attack on civil rights that were in the midst of. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/m...
How Trump Upended 60 Years of Civil Rights in Two Months
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If you want to see the strategy, I wrote a long read on the once-in-a-century attack on civil rights that were in the midst of. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/m...