Victor Haburchak
@vrh1.bsky.social
Retired training specialist; labor-mgmt committee training; dislocated worker programming; union rep (NTEU, CWA); PhD (Indiana U), MDiv (JSTB), MLIR (Rutgers).
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Victor Haburchak
@vrh1.bsky.social
· Mar 18
“A person's life speaks more about their faith than what they think or say about God.”
-Tomáš Halík, “The Afternoon of Christianity: The Courage to Change”, trans. Gerald Turner (Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2024), 5.
-Tomáš Halík, “The Afternoon of Christianity: The Courage to Change”, trans. Gerald Turner (Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2024), 5.
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Bovino is just the patsy - a noxious and odious fall guy. Stephen Miller is the architect and prime mover of the whole thing. Everything they do is at his direction - often after his threats. As long as he runs policy in the WH, nothing will change no matter how many Bovinos come and go.
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Bovino is just the patsy - a noxious and odious fall guy. Stephen Miller is the architect and prime mover of the whole thing. Everything they do is at his direction - often after his threats. As long as he runs policy in the WH, nothing will change no matter how many Bovinos come and go.
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The woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judge’s permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force.
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Woman shot by Border Patrol in Chicago asks judge to let her release evidence
Marimar Martinez is blocked from releasing evidence in her case by what's known as a "protective order." Though standard, her attorney says it's “become an albatross” around her neck and “keeps the en...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judge’s permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force.
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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A fate worse than death for a professional content creator like Bovino.
January 27, 2026 at 12:15 AM
A fate worse than death for a professional content creator like Bovino.
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Rob Doar with the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center reacts to today's murder by ICE
Minneapolis shooting: Gun Owners Caucus reacts to fatal shooting
YouTube video by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Rob Doar with the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center reacts to today's murder by ICE
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Interesting. Stephen Miller is looking increasingly isolated inside the White House as others start realizing that deliberate, concerted ethnonationalist brutality and sadism is hurting Republicans politically.
Per WSJ:
Per WSJ:
January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Interesting. Stephen Miller is looking increasingly isolated inside the White House as others start realizing that deliberate, concerted ethnonationalist brutality and sadism is hurting Republicans politically.
Per WSJ:
Per WSJ:
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A bunch of Republican senators have issued statements of concern re: Alex Pretti's killing, including calling for an investigation.
The only action I've seen one of them take beyond concern tweets, however, is Rand Paul calling a public hearing for Feb. 12.
They hold all of the leverage.
The only action I've seen one of them take beyond concern tweets, however, is Rand Paul calling a public hearing for Feb. 12.
They hold all of the leverage.
January 26, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A bunch of Republican senators have issued statements of concern re: Alex Pretti's killing, including calling for an investigation.
The only action I've seen one of them take beyond concern tweets, however, is Rand Paul calling a public hearing for Feb. 12.
They hold all of the leverage.
The only action I've seen one of them take beyond concern tweets, however, is Rand Paul calling a public hearing for Feb. 12.
They hold all of the leverage.
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NEW: The Definitive ICE Air FAQ
ICE’s abuses aren’t just happening on the streets and in the camps -- they are happening in the air. Here I answer your questions on what we know, what we don’t, and what you can do to stop these dangerous flights. 1/
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/what-is-ice-...
ICE’s abuses aren’t just happening on the streets and in the camps -- they are happening in the air. Here I answer your questions on what we know, what we don’t, and what you can do to stop these dangerous flights. 1/
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/what-is-ice-...
What is ICE Air?
Learn more about ICE’s massive, secretive and cruel air operation, which companies are profiting off of it, and what you can do to stop it.
gillianbrockell.ghost.io
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
NEW: The Definitive ICE Air FAQ
ICE’s abuses aren’t just happening on the streets and in the camps -- they are happening in the air. Here I answer your questions on what we know, what we don’t, and what you can do to stop these dangerous flights. 1/
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/what-is-ice-...
ICE’s abuses aren’t just happening on the streets and in the camps -- they are happening in the air. Here I answer your questions on what we know, what we don’t, and what you can do to stop these dangerous flights. 1/
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/what-is-ice-...
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Oh wow: Major U.S. Cardinal (Tobin of Newark) is calling for Catholics to urge lawmakers to vote against ICE funding. Via @ncronline.bsky.social
Cardinal Tobin: Pray, mourn and say 'no' to ICE funding www.ncronline.org/news/cardina...
Cardinal Tobin: Pray, mourn and say 'no' to ICE funding
In a reflection delivered during an online interfaith prayer service hosted by Faith in Action, Tobin employed some of the strongest language yet by a U.S. cardinal to condemn the Trump administration...
www.ncronline.org
January 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Oh wow: Major U.S. Cardinal (Tobin of Newark) is calling for Catholics to urge lawmakers to vote against ICE funding. Via @ncronline.bsky.social
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‘We never let things get so out of control': Former ICE director criticizes Minnesota operation
John Sandweg spent five years at the Department of Homeland Security and served as acting director of ICE under President Obama. | KARE11
www.kare11.com/article/news...
John Sandweg spent five years at the Department of Homeland Security and served as acting director of ICE under President Obama. | KARE11
www.kare11.com/article/news...
'We never let things get so out of control': Former ICE director criticizes Minnesota operation
John Sandweg spent five years at the Department of Homeland Security and served as acting director of ICE under President Obama.
www.kare11.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:25 PM
‘We never let things get so out of control': Former ICE director criticizes Minnesota operation
John Sandweg spent five years at the Department of Homeland Security and served as acting director of ICE under President Obama. | KARE11
www.kare11.com/article/news...
John Sandweg spent five years at the Department of Homeland Security and served as acting director of ICE under President Obama. | KARE11
www.kare11.com/article/news...
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They’re not secret police, they’re ice agents who’ve never before this administration worn masks and hid their identity.
John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE under President Obama, said he never saw anyone wearing masks during his tenure, and he believes the practice began in March 2025.
John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE under President Obama, said he never saw anyone wearing masks during his tenure, and he believes the practice began in March 2025.
January 26, 2026 at 5:40 PM
They’re not secret police, they’re ice agents who’ve never before this administration worn masks and hid their identity.
John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE under President Obama, said he never saw anyone wearing masks during his tenure, and he believes the practice began in March 2025.
John Sandweg, former acting director of ICE under President Obama, said he never saw anyone wearing masks during his tenure, and he believes the practice began in March 2025.
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Dana Bash grills Bovino to provide any evidence that Alex Pretti "assaulted law enforcement" and Bovino has absolutely nothing
January 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Dana Bash grills Bovino to provide any evidence that Alex Pretti "assaulted law enforcement" and Bovino has absolutely nothing
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Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed by ICE agents on Saturday.
Athletes And Celebrities Condemn Alex Pretti Shooting In Minneapolis
Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed by ICE agents on Saturday.
www.forbes.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot and killed by ICE agents on Saturday.
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“Trump’s people are letting Israel know, ‘We will abandon you if you do not end this war.” 😳 www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Netanyahu says ‘minimal’ aid will go to Gaza to preserve U.S. support
The prime minister said that while Israel plans to take “all” of Gaza, he had to prevent mass starvation there for “practical and diplomatic reasons.”
www.washingtonpost.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“Trump’s people are letting Israel know, ‘We will abandon you if you do not end this war.” 😳 www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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A class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students caught up in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation.
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students
A class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students caught up in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation.
bit.ly
April 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students caught up in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation.
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I've been clear: if President Bukele doesn't want to meet here in D.C., then I intend to go to El Salvador this week to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's condition and discuss his release.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
If Bukele doesn't want to meet in D.C., I'll go to El Salvador to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I've been clear: if President Bukele doesn't want to meet here in D.C., then I intend to go to El Salvador this week to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's condition and discuss his release.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
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Mr. Abrego Garcia was illegally abducted by the Trump Admin and, by their own admission, wrongly deported to El Salvador. He shouldn’t have to spend another second away from his family.
I'm flying to El Salvador tomorrow morning to check on his condition and discuss his return.
I'm flying to El Salvador tomorrow morning to check on his condition and discuss his return.
April 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Mr. Abrego Garcia was illegally abducted by the Trump Admin and, by their own admission, wrongly deported to El Salvador. He shouldn’t have to spend another second away from his family.
I'm flying to El Salvador tomorrow morning to check on his condition and discuss his return.
I'm flying to El Salvador tomorrow morning to check on his condition and discuss his return.
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The economic impact of Trump's tariffs by the numbers:
April 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The economic impact of Trump's tariffs by the numbers:
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Trump's antisemitism agenda isn't about the Jews. I wrote about how the president and his allies are using the pretext of protecting Jews to protect their policies from criticism, while advancing an agenda that most American Jews oppose. Gift link:
Trump’s Jewish Cover Story
The administration claims to be protecting Jews while advancing an agenda that most Jews oppose.
www.theatlantic.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Trump's antisemitism agenda isn't about the Jews. I wrote about how the president and his allies are using the pretext of protecting Jews to protect their policies from criticism, while advancing an agenda that most American Jews oppose. Gift link:
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Judge McConnell finds once again that the administration has violated his prior orders.
NEW: The Trump Admin has been "covertly" withholding FEMA funds from Democratic states, seemingly as retaliation for sanctuary laws, a judge ruled.
Hawaii is missing $6 million for widlfire aid. Oregon is waiting on $129 million for disaster prevention.
Hawaii is missing $6 million for widlfire aid. Oregon is waiting on $129 million for disaster prevention.
Trump slammed for ‘covertly’ withholding FEMA funds from blue states
The Trump administration had claimed FEMA was just launching a new manual review process for allocations — a process the states showed is covertly based on Trump's funding freeze.
www.courthousenews.com
April 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Judge McConnell finds once again that the administration has violated his prior orders.
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A group of 504 law firms including Munger Tolles & Olson LLP and Covington & Burling LLP have signed onto an amicus brief filed Friday supporting Perkins Coie LLP's challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the law firm. www.law360.com/artic...
More Than 500 Law Firms Sign Onto Perkins Coie Amicus - Law360
A group of 504 law firms including Munger Tolles & Olson LLP and Covington & Burling LLP have signed onto an amicus brief filed Friday supporting Perkins Coie LLP's challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the law firm.
www.law360.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A group of 504 law firms including Munger Tolles & Olson LLP and Covington & Burling LLP have signed onto an amicus brief filed Friday supporting Perkins Coie LLP's challenge to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting the law firm. www.law360.com/artic...
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The president’s actions “pose a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law,” the firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson said in a filing in federal court in Washington, D.C., on behalf of more than 500 law firms.
archive.ph
April 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The president’s actions “pose a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law,” the firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson said in a filing in federal court in Washington, D.C., on behalf of more than 500 law firms.
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Former Solicitor General Don Verilli aligns 504 law firms, including several of the country’s top 100, as amici in support of Perkins Coie. The collective action problem is being tackled. www.mto.com/wp-content/u...
www.mto.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Former Solicitor General Don Verilli aligns 504 law firms, including several of the country’s top 100, as amici in support of Perkins Coie. The collective action problem is being tackled. www.mto.com/wp-content/u...
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 105. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Today in Politics, Bulletin 105. 4/4/25
… It was a bloodbath on Wall Street today, as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are liberating people from their retirement savings and investments.
open.substack.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Today in Politics, Bulletin 105. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...