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soniadadafan
@soniadadafan.bsky.social
· Dec 12
A big "activist" account that:
doesn't provide practical action items
doesn't tell you to call your reps
doesn't point you to community groups to support
doesn't vocally support trans & immigrant rights
doesn't criticize elected Ds
mainly posts memes
may actually be a "de-activist" account
doesn't provide practical action items
doesn't tell you to call your reps
doesn't point you to community groups to support
doesn't vocally support trans & immigrant rights
doesn't criticize elected Ds
mainly posts memes
may actually be a "de-activist" account
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Trump doesn't have this authority.
States are filling a void left by the federal government's failure to hold AI companies accountable.
But after those companies donated millions to Trump's campaign, his inauguration fund, and his ballroom, Trump is doing their bidding. This cannot stand.
States are filling a void left by the federal government's failure to hold AI companies accountable.
But after those companies donated millions to Trump's campaign, his inauguration fund, and his ballroom, Trump is doing their bidding. This cannot stand.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Laws
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Trump doesn't have this authority.
States are filling a void left by the federal government's failure to hold AI companies accountable.
But after those companies donated millions to Trump's campaign, his inauguration fund, and his ballroom, Trump is doing their bidding. This cannot stand.
States are filling a void left by the federal government's failure to hold AI companies accountable.
But after those companies donated millions to Trump's campaign, his inauguration fund, and his ballroom, Trump is doing their bidding. This cannot stand.
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I shudder to think what SCOTUS will do with this if it gets there.
NEW: Colorado Gov Jared Polis (D) responds to President Trump claiming he has pardoning Tina Peters on state charges:
"No President has jurisdiction over state law nor the power to pardon a person for state convictions. This is a matter for the courts to decide, and we will abide by court orders."
"No President has jurisdiction over state law nor the power to pardon a person for state convictions. This is a matter for the courts to decide, and we will abide by court orders."
December 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I shudder to think what SCOTUS will do with this if it gets there.
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I keep thinking about how terrible it is that so many people will be losing their health insurance in January due to costs and cuts. I was rejected from insurance once before the ACA [preexisting conditions]. I was hospitalized that year and it almost bankrupted me. We need universal heathcare ASAP.
December 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I keep thinking about how terrible it is that so many people will be losing their health insurance in January due to costs and cuts. I was rejected from insurance once before the ACA [preexisting conditions]. I was hospitalized that year and it almost bankrupted me. We need universal heathcare ASAP.
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"Trump will just defy court orders, what's even the point of litigating"
This, this a point
This, this a point
PHILIPSBURG, Pa. (AP) - Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves immigration detention after federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
"Trump will just defy court orders, what's even the point of litigating"
This, this a point
This, this a point
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NEW: Five years of social media history is only a fraction of what the US Government will shortly demand of overseas visitors.
The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
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The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
1/
December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
NEW: Five years of social media history is only a fraction of what the US Government will shortly demand of overseas visitors.
The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
1/
The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
1/
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I swear to God, this man thinks DC is his own personal Lincoln Log set.
After demolishing the White House’s East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his plans, according to a historic preservationist raising the alarm.
Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges | CNN Politics
After demolishing the White House’s East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his plans, according ...
www.cnn.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I swear to God, this man thinks DC is his own personal Lincoln Log set.
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The turkey pardons are no longer the fakest pardons a president has claimed to issue.
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The turkey pardons are no longer the fakest pardons a president has claimed to issue.
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Bring it on.
December 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Bring it on.
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A lot to unpack here about class, gender, and caring work 19thnews.org/2025/12/ice-...
ICE arrests are forcing American moms to leave their jobs
A new analysis shows that increased immigration enforcement is reducing labor in the child care workforce. The ripple effect is impacting mothers with young children.
19thnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A lot to unpack here about class, gender, and caring work 19thnews.org/2025/12/ice-...
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There is some serious shit going down with this and no one outside his inner circle knows what it is.
No one, literally no one on the planet is dumb enough to believe this fucking shit is from “hand shaking.”
No one.
No one.
December 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
There is some serious shit going down with this and no one outside his inner circle knows what it is.
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This would be an amazing bit if they were capable of doing a bit.
Melania is absolutely stone faced as Trump talks about how sad Steve Scalise's wife when he was shot but he "knows many wives who would not even be crying"
December 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This would be an amazing bit if they were capable of doing a bit.
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Alternative phrasing: “the President has no authority to issue pardons on state charges. This has no legal standing."
NEW: President Donald Trump says he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, who was convicted on state charges related to tampering with Colorado's election systems. Legal experts say presidential pardons do not apply to state charges.
December 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Alternative phrasing: “the President has no authority to issue pardons on state charges. This has no legal standing."
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The pardon power doesn’t extend to state convictions, so now we’re going to have another issue of presidential authority wind its way through the courts and up to SCOTUS FML
NEW: President Donald Trump says he is granting a pardon to Tina Peters, who was convicted on state charges related to tampering with Colorado's election systems. Legal experts say presidential pardons do not apply to state charges.
December 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The pardon power doesn’t extend to state convictions, so now we’re going to have another issue of presidential authority wind its way through the courts and up to SCOTUS FML
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One under-appreciated part of this: note the bit below about “and their dependents.”
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
One under-appreciated part of this: note the bit below about “and their dependents.”
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
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There are two other discharge petitions to extend the ACA subsidies and both have enough Republicans on them already to pass.
Mike Johnson has lost control of the floor of the House of Representatives.
Mike Johnson has lost control of the floor of the House of Representatives.
December 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
There are two other discharge petitions to extend the ACA subsidies and both have enough Republicans on them already to pass.
Mike Johnson has lost control of the floor of the House of Representatives.
Mike Johnson has lost control of the floor of the House of Representatives.
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LOL
BREAKING: Congressman Moskowitz has confirmed that the FEMA meeting Kristi Noem claimed she left today’s hearing to attend was cancelled.
Kristi Noem Caught Lying About Why She Left Committee Hearing Early
Congressman Moskowitz has confirmed that the FEMA meeting Noem left today's hearing for was cancelled.
meidasnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
LOL
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“Your options are limited. You either resign, Trump fires you, or you will be impeached.” ramirez.house.gov/media/press-...
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“Your options are limited. You either resign, Trump fires you, or you will be impeached.” ramirez.house.gov/media/press-...
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The regime is weak. That doesn't mean it's not dangerous. But it means it's beatable, and we're beating it.
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The regime is weak. That doesn't mean it's not dangerous. But it means it's beatable, and we're beating it.
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The future is not foreclosed.
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The future is not foreclosed.
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BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
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I’m telling you, the regime is crumbling.
BREAKING: Democrats and Republicans in Congress just voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal workers’ union rights – the first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term. https://bit.ly/4oNyBQc
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I’m telling you, the regime is crumbling.
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Very important to understand that despite everything, they are losing ALL THE TIME.
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Very important to understand that despite everything, they are losing ALL THE TIME.
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Really useful analysis of data to show how many people are going to ICE detention from local jails. These arrests are less visible to the public - as compared to raids or street arrests -- so we don't see the full scope.
From @prisonpolicy.org: New analysis of government data from ICE via the Deportation Data Project shows federal agents reliant on local jails and police to reach their arrest numbers.
December 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Really useful analysis of data to show how many people are going to ICE detention from local jails. These arrests are less visible to the public - as compared to raids or street arrests -- so we don't see the full scope.
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President Trump has no more power to pardon Tina Peters on state charges than he has to declare flag burning illegal or to declare Sofia Vergara unattractive.
Simply saying it does not make it so.
Simply saying it does not make it so.
December 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
President Trump has no more power to pardon Tina Peters on state charges than he has to declare flag burning illegal or to declare Sofia Vergara unattractive.
Simply saying it does not make it so.
Simply saying it does not make it so.