Bill Leavy
@vanderbilt44.bsky.social
Organic intelligence. Green dot in a red state. Card-carrying union member!
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I am currently on my way to another hearing regarding my federal charges for protesting ICE.
When I say our leaders must be willing to put everything on the line, I mean it.
And frankly, I see it as the bare minimum in this moment.
When I say our leaders must be willing to put everything on the line, I mean it.
And frankly, I see it as the bare minimum in this moment.
January 28, 2026 at 4:09 PM
I am currently on my way to another hearing regarding my federal charges for protesting ICE.
When I say our leaders must be willing to put everything on the line, I mean it.
And frankly, I see it as the bare minimum in this moment.
When I say our leaders must be willing to put everything on the line, I mean it.
And frankly, I see it as the bare minimum in this moment.
"The only way to rebuild the public’s dwindling trust in the media is to show the public: “This is what we do and why we matter.”
"Paywalls capture the already converted. Paywall-free news earns the trust of everyone else."
"Paywalls capture the already converted. Paywall-free news earns the trust of everyone else."
January 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
"The only way to rebuild the public’s dwindling trust in the media is to show the public: “This is what we do and why we matter.”
"Paywalls capture the already converted. Paywall-free news earns the trust of everyone else."
"Paywalls capture the already converted. Paywall-free news earns the trust of everyone else."
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With growing evidence of atrocities and disapproval among the American public for ICE and its brutal tactics, it’s time for lawmakers in Congress to take a stand and vote NO on any more funding for this immoral organization, writes @ruwithsonali.bsky.social:
The Senate Must Not Fund ICE - OtherWords
The money fueling ICE’s abuses comes directly out of the pockets of working Americans who are already struggling.
otherwords.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:05 PM
With growing evidence of atrocities and disapproval among the American public for ICE and its brutal tactics, it’s time for lawmakers in Congress to take a stand and vote NO on any more funding for this immoral organization, writes @ruwithsonali.bsky.social:
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Trump’s tariffs aren't being paid by foreign countries—they are a $200B tax hike on the working class. A new study shows Americans are footing 96% of the bill, as corporations protect their profits by passing every cent of the cost down to consumers.
time.com/7353475/trum...
time.com/7353475/trum...
Americans Are Paying For Trump’s Tariffs, Study Finds
A new study from the Kiel Institute found that foreign exporters only absorb 4% of tariff burden.
time.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Trump’s tariffs aren't being paid by foreign countries—they are a $200B tax hike on the working class. A new study shows Americans are footing 96% of the bill, as corporations protect their profits by passing every cent of the cost down to consumers.
time.com/7353475/trum...
time.com/7353475/trum...
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#tdih 1972 Shirley Chisholm launched U.S. presidential campaign. An early childhood teacher, Chisholm advocated for minimum family income, public education, & labor rights; against Vietnam War, militarization of border, police brutality, & carceral state; for birth control & abortion access; & more.
Jan. 25, 1972: Shirley Chisholm Began Historic Campaign for President
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, opened her historic campaign for President.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:43 PM
#tdih 1972 Shirley Chisholm launched U.S. presidential campaign. An early childhood teacher, Chisholm advocated for minimum family income, public education, & labor rights; against Vietnam War, militarization of border, police brutality, & carceral state; for birth control & abortion access; & more.
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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 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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.
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Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)
The "Didn't Earn It" president gets the ultimate participation trophy from the most recent winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Next you'll be telling me that the architect of January 6th wants to invoke the Insurrection Act!
Next you'll be telling me that the architect of January 6th wants to invoke the Insurrection Act!
January 20, 2026 at 1:44 AM
The "Didn't Earn It" president gets the ultimate participation trophy from the most recent winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Next you'll be telling me that the architect of January 6th wants to invoke the Insurrection Act!
Next you'll be telling me that the architect of January 6th wants to invoke the Insurrection Act!
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On MLK Day, we’ll hear a lot of quotes from people actively dismantling his legacy, including the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
Dr. King’s work was never finished. It was interrupted.
Dr. King’s work was never finished. It was interrupted.
January 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM
On MLK Day, we’ll hear a lot of quotes from people actively dismantling his legacy, including the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
Dr. King’s work was never finished. It was interrupted.
Dr. King’s work was never finished. It was interrupted.
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Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose unwavering commitment to justice, dignity and equality continues to inspire movements for civil and human rights. His words and actions remind us that progress is built through collective action and courage. #MLKJrDay
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose unwavering commitment to justice, dignity and equality continues to inspire movements for civil and human rights. His words and actions remind us that progress is built through collective action and courage. #MLKJrDay
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No more harm and separation of our families, no more militarism in our streets.
Fund what actually keeps us safe, like our healthcare, instead.
Fund what actually keeps us safe, like our healthcare, instead.
January 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
No more harm and separation of our families, no more militarism in our streets.
Fund what actually keeps us safe, like our healthcare, instead.
Fund what actually keeps us safe, like our healthcare, instead.
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"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation." – Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testi
www.federalreserve.gov
January 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions, or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation." – Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
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NEW: “U.S. violations of other nations’ sovereignty are not only profoundly dangerous for people abroad, but they also fail to benefit U.S. citizens," points out IPS scholar Khury Petersen-Smith in @prismreports.org.
"On the contrary, such actions erode democratic norms and rights at home.”
"On the contrary, such actions erode democratic norms and rights at home.”
Venezuela represents new twist on U.S. imperialism
U.S. aggression abroad threatens democracy at home, anti-war activists and researchers say
prismreports.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM
NEW: “U.S. violations of other nations’ sovereignty are not only profoundly dangerous for people abroad, but they also fail to benefit U.S. citizens," points out IPS scholar Khury Petersen-Smith in @prismreports.org.
"On the contrary, such actions erode democratic norms and rights at home.”
"On the contrary, such actions erode democratic norms and rights at home.”
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Illinois and Minnesota, along with targeted cities in both states, filed federal lawsuits in hopes of ending President Donald Trump's deadly immigration operations.
Illinois, Minnesota Sue Over Trump Immigration Agents Who 'Have Acted as Occupiers'
Illinois and Minnesota, along with targeted cities in both states, filed
federal lawsuits in hopes of ending President Donald Trump's deadly
immigration operations.
www.commondreams.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Illinois and Minnesota, along with targeted cities in both states, filed federal lawsuits in hopes of ending President Donald Trump's deadly immigration operations.
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5 years ago, there was a bloody, lawless, and deadly attack on our nation’s Capitol. A group of criminal thugs broke out in riots and stormed our Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election at the direction of the President of the United States.
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
5 years ago, there was a bloody, lawless, and deadly attack on our nation’s Capitol. A group of criminal thugs broke out in riots and stormed our Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election at the direction of the President of the United States.
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"This armed attack on Venezuela is not an isolated event. It is the next step in the United States' campaign of regime change that stretches from Caracas to Havana."
After Venezuela Assault, Trump and Rubio Warn Cuba, Mexico, and Colombia Could Be Next
"The 'Trump corollary' to the Monroe Doctrine—applied in recent hours with violent force over the skies of Caracas—is the single greatest threat to peace and prosperity that the Americas confront today," said Progressive International.
www.commondreams.org
January 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"This armed attack on Venezuela is not an isolated event. It is the next step in the United States' campaign of regime change that stretches from Caracas to Havana."
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“Work harder” stops functioning as advice when the price of housing and insurance rises faster than wages. At that point, economic precarity is a structural issue and not behavioral.
December 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“Work harder” stops functioning as advice when the price of housing and insurance rises faster than wages. At that point, economic precarity is a structural issue and not behavioral.
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“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
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Old enough to remember him.
Walter Cronkite was known as the most trusted person in America for years.
Walter Cronkite was known as the most trusted person in America for years.
December 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Old enough to remember him.
Walter Cronkite was known as the most trusted person in America for years.
Walter Cronkite was known as the most trusted person in America for years.
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Fund our planet and its people, not war and climate collapse.
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Fund our planet and its people, not war and climate collapse.
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We are stronger TOGETHER. ✊ SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin & many #SagAftraMembers SHOWED UP in solidarity for @sbworkersunited.org baristas who are on ULP strike. We support them in their fight for a fair contract & an end to union-busting. #NoContractNoCoffee
December 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We are stronger TOGETHER. ✊ SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin & many #SagAftraMembers SHOWED UP in solidarity for @sbworkersunited.org baristas who are on ULP strike. We support them in their fight for a fair contract & an end to union-busting. #NoContractNoCoffee
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Starbucks workers are on strike for a fair union contract, and Equity members can help! Don't cross the picket line, sign the petition and find a local picket site near you at https://www.nocontractnocoffee.org/
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
www.nocontractnocoffee.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Starbucks workers are on strike for a fair union contract, and Equity members can help! Don't cross the picket line, sign the petition and find a local picket site near you at https://www.nocontractnocoffee.org/
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Los Angeles #SagAftraMembers, we need you to show your #SagAftraStrong solidarity TODAY. We'll be out on the picket line with Starbucks baristas! Join SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin as SBWU members fight for a fair contract. More info: https://ow.ly/yIai50XIJK9
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Los Angeles #SagAftraMembers, we need you to show your #SagAftraStrong solidarity TODAY. We'll be out on the picket line with Starbucks baristas! Join SAG-AFTRA President #SeanAstin as SBWU members fight for a fair contract. More info: https://ow.ly/yIai50XIJK9
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Read President Sean Astin's full statement: www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-pr...
www.sagaftra.org
December 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Read President Sean Astin's full statement: www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-pr...
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"The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies and democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency."
Richest 0.001% Now Own Three Times More Wealth Than Poorest Half of Humanity Combined | Common Dreams
A landmark report on global inequality shows that
the chasm between the richest slice of humanity and everyone else
continued to expand this year
www.commondreams.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"The global wealth gap has become so staggering, and its impact on economies and democratic institutions so corrosive, that policymakers should treat it as an emergency."