Robert Hoffman
@rhoffmandl.bsky.social
I’m a liberal trying to make sense out of where we are, and how we can get out. I an an avid user of e-books. A lover of music. Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and equality for all. And mostly advocate for kindness and compassion for all. DM’s by request only
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Wow, someone really did not think this through.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Wow, someone really did not think this through.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
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A confidential document reveals both the Trump administration’s plans to interfere with the states’ authority to run elections and how dangerously insecure the sensitive data will be in the department’s hands.
“Confidential” Agreements Show Trump Administration’s Plans for States’ Voter Data
At least 10 states have handed over their full voter files to the Justice Department.
www.brennancenter.org
February 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
A confidential document reveals both the Trump administration’s plans to interfere with the states’ authority to run elections and how dangerously insecure the sensitive data will be in the department’s hands.
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🚨 Pritzker: The monsters responsible for unleashing this havoc on American cities, whether they were firing at civilians in the streets or calling the shots from their cushy offices in Washington, need to be investigated and prosecuted.
February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
🚨 Pritzker: The monsters responsible for unleashing this havoc on American cities, whether they were firing at civilians in the streets or calling the shots from their cushy offices in Washington, need to be investigated and prosecuted.
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The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents
The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.
www.aol.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
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“The era of giant corporations juicing profits by underpaying workers is over,” Levine said….. “I’m proud that this agency is not only returning full back pay, but is recovering damages and penalties to send a strong message that cheating workers will not be tolerated.”
“The era of giant corporations juicing profits by underpaying workers is over,” Levine said….. “I’m proud that this agency is not only returning full back pay, but is recovering damages and penalties to send a strong message that cheating workers will not be tolerated.”
Mamdani Forces Delivery Apps to Pay Back $4.6 Million Cheated From Drivers
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has already scored a major win for deliveristas working for three delivery giants.
futurism.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:39 AM
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“The era of giant corporations juicing profits by underpaying workers is over,” Levine said….. “I’m proud that this agency is not only returning full back pay, but is recovering damages and penalties to send a strong message that cheating workers will not be tolerated.”
“The era of giant corporations juicing profits by underpaying workers is over,” Levine said….. “I’m proud that this agency is not only returning full back pay, but is recovering damages and penalties to send a strong message that cheating workers will not be tolerated.”
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"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
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A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
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Happy Black History Month, Illinois.
February 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Happy Black History Month, Illinois.
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To all the Minnesotans who are making their voices heard and protesting peacefully:
The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.
The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
To all the Minnesotans who are making their voices heard and protesting peacefully:
The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.
The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.
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Had the chance to stop by City Center Market in Rockford this week.
As a part of our Illinois Grocery Store Initiative, stores like this are helping us eliminate food deserts throughout our state.
As a part of our Illinois Grocery Store Initiative, stores like this are helping us eliminate food deserts throughout our state.
January 31, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Had the chance to stop by City Center Market in Rockford this week.
As a part of our Illinois Grocery Store Initiative, stores like this are helping us eliminate food deserts throughout our state.
As a part of our Illinois Grocery Store Initiative, stores like this are helping us eliminate food deserts throughout our state.
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
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So this just happened.
February 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM
So this just happened.
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The movement now has its own “Ohio” thanks to Bruce Springsteen‘s “Streets of Minneapolis”:
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The movement now has its own “Ohio” thanks to Bruce Springsteen‘s “Streets of Minneapolis”:
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...
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Kristi Noem AND Stephen Miller must go.
January 29, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Kristi Noem AND Stephen Miller must go.
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Illinois is taking a step forward for health care access and reproductive rights with the launch of the Prairie State Access Fund — an example of true public and private sector partnership.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
January 28, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Illinois is taking a step forward for health care access and reproductive rights with the launch of the Prairie State Access Fund — an example of true public and private sector partnership.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
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In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
How to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota — and beyond
What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.
www.vox.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
I hate it when I have to agree with Ranp Paul
RAND PAUL: If a country bombed our air defense missiles, captured & removed our president, & blockaded our country, would that be considered an act of war?
RUBIO: We just don't believe this operation comes anywhere close to the constitutional definition
PAUL: Of course it would be an act of war!
RUBIO: We just don't believe this operation comes anywhere close to the constitutional definition
PAUL: Of course it would be an act of war!
January 28, 2026 at 11:24 PM
I hate it when I have to agree with Ranp Paul
Please keep this song trending and shared with everyone. And don’t stop fighting fascism.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Please keep this song trending and shared with everyone. And don’t stop fighting fascism.
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Donald Trump has called the past year a win for his administration.
It’s been failure after failure from taking away SNAP benefits, shutting down child care, or making goods more expensive with tariffs.
365 isn’t even close to the number of failures he’s had.
It’s been failure after failure from taking away SNAP benefits, shutting down child care, or making goods more expensive with tariffs.
365 isn’t even close to the number of failures he’s had.
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Donald Trump has called the past year a win for his administration.
It’s been failure after failure from taking away SNAP benefits, shutting down child care, or making goods more expensive with tariffs.
365 isn’t even close to the number of failures he’s had.
It’s been failure after failure from taking away SNAP benefits, shutting down child care, or making goods more expensive with tariffs.
365 isn’t even close to the number of failures he’s had.
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Loved doing this with you 💙💙
Being of service on MLK Weekend:
My daughter and I made a big batch of burritos, then walked inner Portland and delivered them to folks who don’t have a roof.
Her idea. @laylaknudsen.bsky.social 🫶
My daughter and I made a big batch of burritos, then walked inner Portland and delivered them to folks who don’t have a roof.
Her idea. @laylaknudsen.bsky.social 🫶
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Loved doing this with you 💙💙
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The States send their reps. Trump can't tell, say, Pennsylvania not to send their members. (He can try, but then it becomes an issue in Harrisburg, not DC)
I put nothing past Trump, but he is not omnipotent. Stop preemptively panicking. Vote in large numbers.
I put nothing past Trump, but he is not omnipotent. Stop preemptively panicking. Vote in large numbers.
States don't control the Capitol in DC or the feds, Tom.
Are we assuming Trump wouldn't try to use force, or assuming that armed forces would refuse to carry out his orders, or what? 25th?
Because I think it's safe to assume that he will do what he wants, if he thinks he might get away with it.
Are we assuming Trump wouldn't try to use force, or assuming that armed forces would refuse to carry out his orders, or what? 25th?
Because I think it's safe to assume that he will do what he wants, if he thinks he might get away with it.
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 AM
The States send their reps. Trump can't tell, say, Pennsylvania not to send their members. (He can try, but then it becomes an issue in Harrisburg, not DC)
I put nothing past Trump, but he is not omnipotent. Stop preemptively panicking. Vote in large numbers.
I put nothing past Trump, but he is not omnipotent. Stop preemptively panicking. Vote in large numbers.
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Temporary power, permanent consequences 💥
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Temporary power, permanent consequences 💥
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Ossoff on affordability: "There are some folks in the WH who recognize this is a political liability for him & are trying to get him to pay lip service to it, but what does Trump care about above all? He cares about retribution & punishing the people he believes to be his enemies."
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Ossoff on affordability: "There are some folks in the WH who recognize this is a political liability for him & are trying to get him to pay lip service to it, but what does Trump care about above all? He cares about retribution & punishing the people he believes to be his enemies."
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Just getting this out there. abc3340.com/news/nation-...
Report: Whistleblower leaks personal data of 4,500 DHS and ICE agents to doxxing website
ICE List’s founder said a DHS whistleblower gave him personal data on nearly 4,500 ICE, Border Patrol, and DHS staff enforcing Trump’s immigration crackdown.
abc3340.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Just getting this out there. abc3340.com/news/nation-...