@rpotter24.bsky.social
Seeking peace through justice...and trying to learn from my dog to be present in the moment.
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Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
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ANOTHER ANGLE: the original video was deleted but I screen capped it. Here it is.
January 24, 2026 at 8:39 PM
ANOTHER ANGLE: the original video was deleted but I screen capped it. Here it is.
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In “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” Martin Luther King Jr. outlined a strategy to expose the brutality of his opponents. Anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota are following his script—and it’s working, @galbeckerman.bsky.social argues:
Minnesota Had Its Birmingham Moment
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. outlined a strategy to expose official brutality. Anti-ICE protesters are following it—and it’s working.
bit.ly
January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
In “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” Martin Luther King Jr. outlined a strategy to expose the brutality of his opponents. Anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota are following his script—and it’s working, @galbeckerman.bsky.social argues:
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“We must learn that passively to accept an unjust system is to cooperate with that system, and thereby to become a participant in its evil.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
“We must learn that passively to accept an unjust system is to cooperate with that system, and thereby to become a participant in its evil.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.
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🧊✈️ TEXAS TORTURE CAMP⁉️😲
Most of the ICE Air planes departing from Minneapolis are going to El Paso, where the captives are transferred to the notorious Camp East Montana on the Army's Fort Bliss.
Former prisoners have reported torture ⤵️
Link: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Most of the ICE Air planes departing from Minneapolis are going to El Paso, where the captives are transferred to the notorious Camp East Montana on the Army's Fort Bliss.
Former prisoners have reported torture ⤵️
Link: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
January 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
🧊✈️ TEXAS TORTURE CAMP⁉️😲
Most of the ICE Air planes departing from Minneapolis are going to El Paso, where the captives are transferred to the notorious Camp East Montana on the Army's Fort Bliss.
Former prisoners have reported torture ⤵️
Link: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Most of the ICE Air planes departing from Minneapolis are going to El Paso, where the captives are transferred to the notorious Camp East Montana on the Army's Fort Bliss.
Former prisoners have reported torture ⤵️
Link: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell (1984)
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Minneapolis is a flashing red siren. When the federal government answers with force instead of restraint, we’re not protecting democracy — we’re eroding it.
January 8, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Minneapolis is a flashing red siren. When the federal government answers with force instead of restraint, we’re not protecting democracy — we’re eroding it.
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If you don't follow us on TikTok, here's what you've missed out on this year--and we're right here to hit that button 😉 www.tiktok.com/@scientifica... (These also get posted to our Instagram and YouTube if you prefer to follow there!)
Watch Scientific American's Favorite Science Videos of 2025
On TikTok and other short-form video platforms, Scientific American explored the underground labs of Greenland, brand-new colors and the perfect way to make eggs
www.scientificamerican.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you don't follow us on TikTok, here's what you've missed out on this year--and we're right here to hit that button 😉 www.tiktok.com/@scientifica... (These also get posted to our Instagram and YouTube if you prefer to follow there!)
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We need more GOP lawmakers to speak out like Rep. Massie now does regularly. They need to grow spines.
December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We need more GOP lawmakers to speak out like Rep. Massie now does regularly. They need to grow spines.
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Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war. n.pr/4a2ftug
Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.
n.pr
December 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war. n.pr/4a2ftug
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FBI Director Kash Patel: "When you attack our nation's capital, you attack the very being of our way of life. This FBI and this DOJ stand here to tell you we will always refute it and combat it."
Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol...
Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol...
December 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
FBI Director Kash Patel: "When you attack our nation's capital, you attack the very being of our way of life. This FBI and this DOJ stand here to tell you we will always refute it and combat it."
Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol...
Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol...
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"We stand with Rep. Deluzio and every patriot holding the line," said the vet group Common Defense. His offices were targeted with bomb threats after President Donald Trump said the congressman should be hanged for reminding troops not to obey illegal orders.
Deluzio Get Bomb Threats After Trump Said Hang Him for Warning Troops About Illegal Orders
"We stand with Rep. Deluzio and every patriot holding the line," said one veteran group. "We reject violence. We reject intimidation. And we will never apologize for defending the oath."
www.commondreams.org
November 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"We stand with Rep. Deluzio and every patriot holding the line," said the vet group Common Defense. His offices were targeted with bomb threats after President Donald Trump said the congressman should be hanged for reminding troops not to obey illegal orders.
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 85th day out of the last 97.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
October 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 85th day out of the last 97.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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BREAKING: A Department of Homeland Security officer shot at an unarmed black man during a traffic stop in DC, and the DC police officer said he was told by superiors not to mention the shooting in his incident report. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Lawyers allege cover-up after fed shoots at man during D.C. traffic stop
Neither D.C. police nor the Department of Homeland Security have explained why the Homeland Security agent fired his weapon.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: A Department of Homeland Security officer shot at an unarmed black man during a traffic stop in DC, and the DC police officer said he was told by superiors not to mention the shooting in his incident report. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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They buried the lede. Here’s paragraph 6: https://wapo.st/4nbNiM4
October 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
They buried the lede. Here’s paragraph 6: https://wapo.st/4nbNiM4
Use this page to identify the Sinclair stations near you...boycott...contact advertisers...let them know how you feel! sbgi.net/tv-stations/
TV Stations at Sinclair Broadcast Group
sbgi.net
September 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Use this page to identify the Sinclair stations near you...boycott...contact advertisers...let them know how you feel! sbgi.net/tv-stations/
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Lara Friedman was walking her large rottweiler on July 4 when fireworks went off. Her dog went into panic mode. Then a stranger offered to help, ensuring both got home safely.
After fireworks caused her dog to panic, a stranger offered them a ride home
Lara Friedman was walking her large rottweiler on July 4 when fireworks went off. Her dog went into panic mode. Then a stranger offered to help, ensuring both got home safely.
n.pr
September 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Lara Friedman was walking her large rottweiler on July 4 when fireworks went off. Her dog went into panic mode. Then a stranger offered to help, ensuring both got home safely.
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Trump Always Chickens Out.
Donald Trump just cancelled a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office with myself and Leader Schumer.
The extremists want to shut down the government because they are unwilling to address the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating America.
Hold the line.
Donald Trump just cancelled a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office with myself and Leader Schumer.
The extremists want to shut down the government because they are unwilling to address the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating America.
Hold the line.
September 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Trump Always Chickens Out.
Donald Trump just cancelled a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office with myself and Leader Schumer.
The extremists want to shut down the government because they are unwilling to address the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating America.
Hold the line.
Donald Trump just cancelled a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office with myself and Leader Schumer.
The extremists want to shut down the government because they are unwilling to address the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating America.
Hold the line.
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Sitting on the porch of my 100 year old house reflecting that despite enduring a world war, several lesser (?) wars, and various periods of civil unrest...never has this old house, or this old country, seen the very foundations of our nation crumbling as they are now under this regime.
September 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sitting on the porch of my 100 year old house reflecting that despite enduring a world war, several lesser (?) wars, and various periods of civil unrest...never has this old house, or this old country, seen the very foundations of our nation crumbling as they are now under this regime.
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Three high-ranking FBI officials were fired last month in a “campaign of retribution” carried out by a director who knew better but caved to political pressure from the Trump administration so he could keep his own position, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/46nMde2
Fired FBI officials sue Patel, claiming he bowed to Trump's 'campaign of retribution'
Three fired FBI officials have sued to get their jobs back, calling their terminations part of a “campaign of retribution” carried out by a director who caved to political pressure from the Trump admi...
www.pbs.org
September 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Three high-ranking FBI officials were fired last month in a “campaign of retribution” carried out by a director who knew better but caved to political pressure from the Trump administration so he could keep his own position, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/46nMde2
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Authoritarianism thrives on fear and intimidation. But courage is contagious and people are standing up everywhere against the onslaught.
September 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Authoritarianism thrives on fear and intimidation. But courage is contagious and people are standing up everywhere against the onslaught.
It is ironic that these days the real 'conservatives' are people like me who want to preserve our constitutional form of government. Today's Republicans are radicals who are overturning over 200 years of representative government and the rule of law.
September 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It is ironic that these days the real 'conservatives' are people like me who want to preserve our constitutional form of government. Today's Republicans are radicals who are overturning over 200 years of representative government and the rule of law.
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Just a single infusion of lab-grown pancreatic cells let patients’ bodies make all the insulin they needed, scientists report. A year after treatment, 10 out of 12 participants no longer needed supplemental insulin.
A new diabetes treatment could free people from insulin injections
In a small cell therapy trial, 10 out of 12 people with type 1 diabetes no longer needed supplemental insulin, even a year after treatment.
buff.ly
July 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Just a single infusion of lab-grown pancreatic cells let patients’ bodies make all the insulin they needed, scientists report. A year after treatment, 10 out of 12 participants no longer needed supplemental insulin.
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Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick just relaxed export restrictions on AI chip manufacturers AMD and Nvidia.
Lutnick's family business empire holds a combined $1.1B stake in both companies.
"Conflict of interest" is an understatement.
Lutnick's family business empire holds a combined $1.1B stake in both companies.
"Conflict of interest" is an understatement.
July 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick just relaxed export restrictions on AI chip manufacturers AMD and Nvidia.
Lutnick's family business empire holds a combined $1.1B stake in both companies.
"Conflict of interest" is an understatement.
Lutnick's family business empire holds a combined $1.1B stake in both companies.
"Conflict of interest" is an understatement.