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Gov. Janet Mills: "If they have warrants, show the warrants. In America, we don't believe in secret arrests or secret police."
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Gov. Janet Mills: "If they have warrants, show the warrants. In America, we don't believe in secret arrests or secret police."
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Reckless federal agents on our streets don't make anyone safer.
These out of control ICE operations are terrorizing our communities.
These out of control ICE operations are terrorizing our communities.
January 24, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Reckless federal agents on our streets don't make anyone safer.
These out of control ICE operations are terrorizing our communities.
These out of control ICE operations are terrorizing our communities.
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1. In a major victory, Democrats have managed to get all anti-trans riders stripped from the final appropriations bills.
This includes HHS and Ed, which had the worst provisions in congressional history.
If it passes, it will be a big win for 2026.
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This includes HHS and Ed, which had the worst provisions in congressional history.
If it passes, it will be a big win for 2026.
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Democrats Successfully Strip All Anti-Trans Riders From Final Appropriations Bills
The HHS and Education bills once contained the most sweeping anti-trans provisions in congressional history. Now they contain none.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM
1. In a major victory, Democrats have managed to get all anti-trans riders stripped from the final appropriations bills.
This includes HHS and Ed, which had the worst provisions in congressional history.
If it passes, it will be a big win for 2026.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
This includes HHS and Ed, which had the worst provisions in congressional history.
If it passes, it will be a big win for 2026.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Our government is murdering the citizens of this country. They are doing it without any checks on their violence
January 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Our government is murdering the citizens of this country. They are doing it without any checks on their violence
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Georgia counties have been forced to make difficult trade-offs to stay legally compliant and deliver elections.
Georgia needs to provide direct, targeted funding to counties to support poll worker recruitment, equipment maintenance and voter education. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jQXBp3
Georgia needs to provide direct, targeted funding to counties to support poll worker recruitment, equipment maintenance and voter education. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jQXBp3
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Georgia counties have been forced to make difficult trade-offs to stay legally compliant and deliver elections.
Georgia needs to provide direct, targeted funding to counties to support poll worker recruitment, equipment maintenance and voter education. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jQXBp3
Georgia needs to provide direct, targeted funding to counties to support poll worker recruitment, equipment maintenance and voter education. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jQXBp3
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This morning, federal immigration agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
Federal officials have now killed at least five people in the last five months, according to news reports that @shannonheffernan.bsky.social reviewed: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/07/i...
Federal officials have now killed at least five people in the last five months, according to news reports that @shannonheffernan.bsky.social reviewed: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/07/i...
January 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This morning, federal immigration agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
Federal officials have now killed at least five people in the last five months, according to news reports that @shannonheffernan.bsky.social reviewed: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/07/i...
Federal officials have now killed at least five people in the last five months, according to news reports that @shannonheffernan.bsky.social reviewed: www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/07/i...
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ICE isn’t a rogue agency. They have the full support of the federal government. Wake the fuck up.
January 24, 2026 at 4:11 PM
ICE isn’t a rogue agency. They have the full support of the federal government. Wake the fuck up.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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If this isn’t the most blatant example of why Citizens United must go there isn’t much hope for this country.
January 24, 2026 at 1:25 AM
If this isn’t the most blatant example of why Citizens United must go there isn’t much hope for this country.
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149 House Democrats help pass military spending bill. “The 341-88 passage of the $828.7 billion fiscal 2026 military spending bill came over the objections of progressives who warned that the bill... is a tacit endorsement of [Trump’s aggressive] policies..." www.commondreams.org/news/democra...
Despite Authoritarian Warnings, 149 House Democrats Vote to Hand Trump $840 Billion for Military | Common Dreams
"If an opposition party votes like this, it's not in opposition. It may not even be a party."
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January 24, 2026 at 1:19 AM
149 House Democrats help pass military spending bill. “The 341-88 passage of the $828.7 billion fiscal 2026 military spending bill came over the objections of progressives who warned that the bill... is a tacit endorsement of [Trump’s aggressive] policies..." www.commondreams.org/news/democra...
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A 200-page document on harassment has been rescinded by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission due to a brief section on gender identity—yet another example of how anti-trans policies impact *everyone.*
Trump's EEOC strikes harassment guidance amid debate over transgender protections
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted 2-1 to roll back the agency's 2024 harassment guidance in its entirety. The document gave employers information on what makes up unlawful harassment.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A 200-page document on harassment has been rescinded by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission due to a brief section on gender identity—yet another example of how anti-trans policies impact *everyone.*
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📢 Hey, Barbour County!
Join us for a meaningful listening session focused on strengthening democracy and voting rights, as well as identifying wealth-building challenges that hinder community growth.
📅: Tuesday, Jan. 27
⏰: 5:30-7 p.m.
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3NBsTUE
Join us for a meaningful listening session focused on strengthening democracy and voting rights, as well as identifying wealth-building challenges that hinder community growth.
📅: Tuesday, Jan. 27
⏰: 5:30-7 p.m.
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3NBsTUE
January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📢 Hey, Barbour County!
Join us for a meaningful listening session focused on strengthening democracy and voting rights, as well as identifying wealth-building challenges that hinder community growth.
📅: Tuesday, Jan. 27
⏰: 5:30-7 p.m.
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3NBsTUE
Join us for a meaningful listening session focused on strengthening democracy and voting rights, as well as identifying wealth-building challenges that hinder community growth.
📅: Tuesday, Jan. 27
⏰: 5:30-7 p.m.
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3NBsTUE
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Yesterday, Republicans passed legislation to require colleges that receive federal funding to give information to pregnant students on carrying baby to term.
Today, a March for Life in DC.
Today, a March for Life in DC.
January 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Yesterday, Republicans passed legislation to require colleges that receive federal funding to give information to pregnant students on carrying baby to term.
Today, a March for Life in DC.
Today, a March for Life in DC.
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Iran is one of 12 nations that still execute queer people.
But that’s not stopping the Trump admin from deploying ICE to endanger our community’s lives. It’s the same terror that murdered Renee, imprisoned Andry, and continues to force LGBTQ+ people to live in fear.
Do not let this go unnoticed.
But that’s not stopping the Trump admin from deploying ICE to endanger our community’s lives. It’s the same terror that murdered Renee, imprisoned Andry, and continues to force LGBTQ+ people to live in fear.
Do not let this go unnoticed.
Another day, another outrage; ICE under Trump is going to deport dozens of people to Iran, including two gay men previously arrested by the regime who face the death penalty for their orientation, and despite the ongoing crackdowns which have killed thousands.
An administration of total inhumanity.
An administration of total inhumanity.
January 23, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Iran is one of 12 nations that still execute queer people.
But that’s not stopping the Trump admin from deploying ICE to endanger our community’s lives. It’s the same terror that murdered Renee, imprisoned Andry, and continues to force LGBTQ+ people to live in fear.
Do not let this go unnoticed.
But that’s not stopping the Trump admin from deploying ICE to endanger our community’s lives. It’s the same terror that murdered Renee, imprisoned Andry, and continues to force LGBTQ+ people to live in fear.
Do not let this go unnoticed.
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Just read the Trump will be the chairman of the "Board of Peace", even after he is out of the White House. The guy just lives for feckless power.
LOL
LOL
January 23, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Just read the Trump will be the chairman of the "Board of Peace", even after he is out of the White House. The guy just lives for feckless power.
LOL
LOL
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The president can say something like “self defense,” “national security,” “war on terror,” “war on drugs,” something something “narco-trafficking” & instantly 1/3 of the population will assume any action is justified, even if results in the torture & death of countless civilians.
January 22, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The president can say something like “self defense,” “national security,” “war on terror,” “war on drugs,” something something “narco-trafficking” & instantly 1/3 of the population will assume any action is justified, even if results in the torture & death of countless civilians.
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It’s actually so scary how easily the US government just lies and is not actually ever held accountable
January 22, 2026 at 8:39 PM
It’s actually so scary how easily the US government just lies and is not actually ever held accountable
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People still clinging to the belief that Kamala Harris taking a harder line would have guaranteed her victory in 2024 are, I’m sorry, stupid.
January 22, 2026 at 8:11 PM
People still clinging to the belief that Kamala Harris taking a harder line would have guaranteed her victory in 2024 are, I’m sorry, stupid.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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⚖️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Article 2 Section 4
If Republicans won't do their jobs, elect a supermajority of Democrats willing to remove the rot and corruption tearing the nation apart at it's seams.
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
If Republicans won't do their jobs, elect a supermajority of Democrats willing to remove the rot and corruption tearing the nation apart at it's seams.
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
Interpretation: Article II, Section 4 | Constitution Center
Interpretations of Article II, Section 4 by constitutional scholars
constitutioncenter.org
January 23, 2026 at 8:52 PM
⚖️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Article 2 Section 4
If Republicans won't do their jobs, elect a supermajority of Democrats willing to remove the rot and corruption tearing the nation apart at it's seams.
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
If Republicans won't do their jobs, elect a supermajority of Democrats willing to remove the rot and corruption tearing the nation apart at it's seams.
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
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Ro Khanna: “J.D. Vance just doesn't know the law. There's never been absolute immunity for ICE officers — they can be prosecuted, they usually are prosecuted criminally for violations. There is qualified immunity, means if they don't clearly violate civil rights statutes, they can't face civil suit”
January 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Ro Khanna: “J.D. Vance just doesn't know the law. There's never been absolute immunity for ICE officers — they can be prosecuted, they usually are prosecuted criminally for violations. There is qualified immunity, means if they don't clearly violate civil rights statutes, they can't face civil suit”
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They warned us that if we voted for Kamala Harris we'd end up living in a police state. Well, I did vote for her, and we are living in a police state
January 22, 2026 at 5:43 PM
They warned us that if we voted for Kamala Harris we'd end up living in a police state. Well, I did vote for her, and we are living in a police state