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I voted HELL NO on giving ICE and CBP a blank check to terrorize our communities. I'm working to protect communities in Oregon and around the country.
February 16, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I voted HELL NO on giving ICE and CBP a blank check to terrorize our communities. I'm working to protect communities in Oregon and around the country.
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My investigators saw a large number of his financial documents at the Treasury Department in 2024. But Scott Bessent now has the complete set under lock and key, blocking further investigation. I'm leading the charge to get them handed over.
February 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
My investigators saw a large number of his financial documents at the Treasury Department in 2024. But Scott Bessent now has the complete set under lock and key, blocking further investigation. I'm leading the charge to get them handed over.
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NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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Really I’m just tired of Congress adhering to the old way — which clearly doesn’t work — of ignoring all the weirdness on the right and not publicly calling out the absurdity & irrationality of their political propaganda.
‘Political decorum’ will be the downfall of democracy.
‘Political decorum’ will be the downfall of democracy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Really I’m just tired of Congress adhering to the old way — which clearly doesn’t work — of ignoring all the weirdness on the right and not publicly calling out the absurdity & irrationality of their political propaganda.
‘Political decorum’ will be the downfall of democracy.
‘Political decorum’ will be the downfall of democracy.
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This is how Sen. Ron Wyden clues the public into activity that he finds extremely alarming. He does a press release about a letter he sent to the director of the CIA that basically says, 'I want to make sure you saw the classified letter I sent early today.' www.wyden.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
February 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
This is how Sen. Ron Wyden clues the public into activity that he finds extremely alarming. He does a press release about a letter he sent to the director of the CIA that basically says, 'I want to make sure you saw the classified letter I sent early today.' www.wyden.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
DHS caught in another lie!
DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
After Border Patrol shot two people in Portland, DHS claimed they were "vicious gang members" tied to a past shooting.
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM
DHS caught in another lie!
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For decades the Right has daydreamed about saving their country from monsters, they finally got the chance and it turns out they love the monsters. The monsters are even monstrous in the exact ways they fantasized about! You never have to listen to these guys about anything again
January 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
For decades the Right has daydreamed about saving their country from monsters, they finally got the chance and it turns out they love the monsters. The monsters are even monstrous in the exact ways they fantasized about! You never have to listen to these guys about anything again
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Something we know about Donald Trump: he rarely backtracks unless there's something in it for him to gain personally.
US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before slashing tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland
Rolex and Gold Given to Trump Before Swiss Deal Queried by Senator
US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and one-kilogram gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before the president slashed tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland.
bloom.bg
January 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Something we know about Donald Trump: he rarely backtracks unless there's something in it for him to gain personally.
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
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Needed something to get us moving today...
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Carlos Santana / Rob Thomas - Smooth 1999 Live Video
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January 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Needed something to get us moving today...
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With everything going on in Oregon, Minnesota, and across the country, we are committed to leading with values and upholding the rule of law.
That includes prioritizing transparency and accountability.
To report federal overreach, use the form on our website: www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-depar...
That includes prioritizing transparency and accountability.
To report federal overreach, use the form on our website: www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-depar...
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 AM
With everything going on in Oregon, Minnesota, and across the country, we are committed to leading with values and upholding the rule of law.
That includes prioritizing transparency and accountability.
To report federal overreach, use the form on our website: www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-depar...
That includes prioritizing transparency and accountability.
To report federal overreach, use the form on our website: www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-depar...
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Memory Lane: Pencil, paper, punch cards, and collaboration
Our contributor recalls room-size computers that required punch cards to program. cen.acs.org/acs-news/Mem...
#chemsky 🧪
Our contributor recalls room-size computers that required punch cards to program. cen.acs.org/acs-news/Mem...
#chemsky 🧪
Memory Lane: Pencil, paper, punch cards, and collaboration
Our contributor recalls room-size computers that required punch cards to program
cen.acs.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Memory Lane: Pencil, paper, punch cards, and collaboration
Our contributor recalls room-size computers that required punch cards to program. cen.acs.org/acs-news/Mem...
#chemsky 🧪
Our contributor recalls room-size computers that required punch cards to program. cen.acs.org/acs-news/Mem...
#chemsky 🧪
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I am. But there are three things at play here regarding ICE collecting private data. Quick rundown on the issue, why you should be paying attention, and what I'm doing about it:
So which politician is calling for the dismantling of the probably illegal database that ice & this government is collecting biometric data of protesters?
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I am. But there are three things at play here regarding ICE collecting private data. Quick rundown on the issue, why you should be paying attention, and what I'm doing about it:
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Important not to lose sight of what’s starting up in Maine right now.
Why is the msm outside of Maine not covering this? It seems like a huge and very troubling story to me. ICE coming to observers houses or calling them on the phone warning them to back off??!! www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Important not to lose sight of what’s starting up in Maine right now.
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Any elected Republican with an ounce of integrity would leave the party. Not one in Congress is leaving because they're all cowards or fascist bootlickers or both. (*Though Massie has been doing some good from the inside).
MN Gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel withdrew this morning from the race, saying "he cannot support the national GOP’s “stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Any elected Republican with an ounce of integrity would leave the party. Not one in Congress is leaving because they're all cowards or fascist bootlickers or both. (*Though Massie has been doing some good from the inside).
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Perfectly stated by President @billclinton.bsky.social.
"If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.
"It is up to all of us who believe in the promise of American democracy to stand up, speak out, and show that our nation still belongs to We the People."
"If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.
"It is up to all of us who believe in the promise of American democracy to stand up, speak out, and show that our nation still belongs to We the People."
BILL CLINTON: "Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come. This is one of them. If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back."
Statement by President Clinton
January 26, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Perfectly stated by President @billclinton.bsky.social.
"If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.
"It is up to all of us who believe in the promise of American democracy to stand up, speak out, and show that our nation still belongs to We the People."
"If we give our freedoms away after 250 years, we might never get them back.
"It is up to all of us who believe in the promise of American democracy to stand up, speak out, and show that our nation still belongs to We the People."
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The chaos and violence the President has unleashed on our communities is unacceptable and heartbreaking. I stand with Governor Walz and call on the Trump administration to halt operations in Minnesota immediately.
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 25, 2026 at 3:22 AM
The chaos and violence the President has unleashed on our communities is unacceptable and heartbreaking. I stand with Governor Walz and call on the Trump administration to halt operations in Minnesota immediately.
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“The federal government is no longer bound by law. If agents of the state may kill people in public without being investigated; if they have—again, per VP Vance—“absolute immunity” from prosecution then we are living in an authoritarian regime.”
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Emergency Triad: Another American Has Been Murdered by Our Government
It’s worse than it looks and it looks plenty bad.
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:55 AM
“The federal government is no longer bound by law. If agents of the state may kill people in public without being investigated; if they have—again, per VP Vance—“absolute immunity” from prosecution then we are living in an authoritarian regime.”
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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"today we remember that freedom is not free. we have to work at it, nurture it, protect it, and even sacrifice for it."
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 3:45 AM
"today we remember that freedom is not free. we have to work at it, nurture it, protect it, and even sacrifice for it."
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Yes.
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
January 25, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Yes.
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ICE murdered a guy for filming them.
Time to defund and abolish ICE, and then launch the tribunals.
Time to defund and abolish ICE, and then launch the tribunals.
Video before it happens is showing this guy they shot in the head in Minneapolis was just standing there videoing them before and they got out to push him back and then murder him.
January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
ICE murdered a guy for filming them.
Time to defund and abolish ICE, and then launch the tribunals.
Time to defund and abolish ICE, and then launch the tribunals.
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Republicans cut funding for health care to pay for Trump's lawless militia. Giving more money to use 5-year-olds as bait and shoot unarmed mothers is unacceptable. I will not vote to give more money to ICE until there is accountability and an end to these abuses.
January 23, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Republicans cut funding for health care to pay for Trump's lawless militia. Giving more money to use 5-year-olds as bait and shoot unarmed mothers is unacceptable. I will not vote to give more money to ICE until there is accountability and an end to these abuses.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
Oregon should pass legislation to act as a custodian of federal income taxes for Oregon taxpayers. It would give the state more leverage in combatting Trump’s illegality. Other states are apparently looking at doing it.
Oregon should pass legislation to act as a custodian of federal income taxes for Oregon taxpayers. It would give the state more leverage in combatting Trump’s illegality. Other states are apparently looking at doing it.
What if we just stopped paying taxes?
Where there's a will there (might) be a way.
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Oregon should pass legislation to act as a custodian of federal income taxes for Oregon taxpayers. It would give the state more leverage in combatting Trump’s illegality. Other states are apparently looking at doing it.
Oregon should pass legislation to act as a custodian of federal income taxes for Oregon taxpayers. It would give the state more leverage in combatting Trump’s illegality. Other states are apparently looking at doing it.
Add your name to the petition NOW and demand an END to Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota. sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...
End Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota!
Minnesota is the Trump administration’s testing ground to see how far he can abuse his power and authority against the American people. That is why we need every person—in Minnesota and across the cou...
sign.moveon.org
January 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Add your name to the petition NOW and demand an END to Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota. sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...