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Unapologetically woke peace-geezer. Retired midwife, promoter of public art & whimsy. Dog lover. ๐Ÿค˜ Longhorn๐Ÿˆ! MS pt for 25 yrs.

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The SAVE Act Isnโ€™t About Election Security. Itโ€™s About Blocking Women, Young and Low-Income Voters The SAVE Act, Republicansโ€™ attempt to strip voting rights from women, low-income and young voters to โ€œsafeguardeโ€ elections, is in the Senate.

The SAVE Act Isnโ€™t About Election Security. Itโ€™s About Blocking Women, Young and Low-Income Voters

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23.02.2026 23:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Real State of the Union: Millions of Americans Are Just Disgusted Yes, weโ€™re angry about what Donald Trump is doing to our country. But even more than that, weโ€™re heartsick over the countless ways in which he is destroying this nation.

The Real State of the Union: Millions ofAmericans Are Just Disgusted newrepublic.com/article/2068... via @newrepublic.com

23.02.2026 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Democrats Set to Pick Up House Seat With New Maps in Red State A federal court has blocked a Republican effort to kill the new congressional map.

Democrats Set to Pick Up House Seat With New Maps in Red State newrepublic.com/post/206938/... via @newrepublic.com

23.02.2026 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Howard Lutnick Exposed for Even More Lies About His Epstein Ties The commerce secretary said he cut off contact in 2005. Emails in the Epstein files show otherwise.

Howard Lutnick Exposed for Even More Lies About His Epstein Ties newrepublic.com/post/206917/... via @newrepublic.com

23.02.2026 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICE Chief Lied to Congress About Training, Whistleblowers Say ICE slashed the amount of training and testing recruits must undergo.

ICE Chief Lied to Congress About Training, Whistleblowers Say

newrepublic.com/post/206937/... via @newrepublic.com

23.02.2026 22:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Former ICE instructor says agency slashed training for new officers A former instructor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency has cut โ€œvital classesโ€ from mandatory training for new officers.

Breaking news: A former ICE instructor accused the agency of dramatically slashing training standards for new officers and lying to Congress about it as the Trump administration seeks to rapidly expand its mass deportation operation.

23.02.2026 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 190    ๐Ÿ” 79    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Susan Rice is right. Now Netflix must choose. The institutions and individuals who betrayed democratic principles will bear that mark of shame well into the future.

www.democracydocket.com/opinion/susa...

23.02.2026 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Erosion of an Alliance | Meidas Defense A recent moment in Greenland illustrates how trust between allies can erode quietly.

The Erosion of an Alliance | Meidas Defense

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23.02.2026 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Sham of Billionaire Philanthropy It's an unregulated irresponsible ripoff, as I show in our latest video

The Sham of Billionaire Philanthropy

open.substack.com/pub/robertre...?

23.02.2026 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bless The US Women's Hockey Team For Rejecting Trump's SOTU Invite Dear Humans,

Bless The US Women's Hockey Team For Rejecting Trump's SOTU Invite

open.substack.com/pub/thegodpo...

23.02.2026 22:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Representation, Relief, and Resistance Good representation on screen. Real threats off screen. And a little moment of calm in between.

Representation, Relief, and Resistance

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23.02.2026 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Disabled Childโ€™s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days. Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his momโ€™s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.

This made me cry. A Disabled Childโ€™s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.

thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...

23.02.2026 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Byee! ๐Ÿ‘‹

23.02.2026 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trumpโ€™s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has cautioned that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, say people familiar with the discussions.

Breaking news: The Pentagonโ€™s top general has cautioned President Trump from an attack on Iran, saying that shortfalls in critical munitions and a lack of support from allies will add significant risk to the operation and to U.S. personnel.

23.02.2026 19:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 635    ๐Ÿ” 277    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 99    ๐Ÿ“Œ 162
Aliya Rahman was on her way to the doctorโ€™s when ICE dragged her out of her car and detained her.
YouTube video by Oversight Committee Democrats Aliya Rahman was on her way to the doctorโ€™s when ICE dragged her out of her car and detained her.

youtu.be/ABuDsHhpPu0?...

23.02.2026 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Texas and Eight Other States Renew Attack on Section 504 and the Right of Disabled People to Live in their Communities - DREDF Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

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This image of Andrew was in the Louvre today. ๐Ÿ˜

23.02.2026 21:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you are an American woman living in a Red state and need and abortion, here is information for you.
List of abortion clinics in Canada where an American woman can get an abortion.
www.arcc-cdac.ca/media/2020/0...

23.02.2026 19:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 71    ๐Ÿ” 52    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Canada Summons OpenAI Execs on Shooting Suspectโ€™s ChatGPT Use Canada summoned OpenAI executives after the company debated referring a ChatGPT user to police but ultimately didnโ€™t โ€” months before the teenager became the sole suspect in a mass shooting.

Canada summoned OpenAI executives after the company debated referring a ChatGPT user to police but ultimately didnโ€™t โ€” months before the teenager became the sole suspect in a mass shooting.

23.02.2026 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 57    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Hey #auspol Hey #labor Hey @albomp.bsky.social Be like Canada. Now thereโ€™s actual leadership.

23.02.2026 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 92    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That they laughed along with Trumpโ€™s misogyny against the U.S. womenโ€™s hockey team makes me wish Canada had won. Fuck these Trump humping shitbags.

23.02.2026 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 328    ๐Ÿ” 88    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 44    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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Mapping Christian Nationalism Across the 50 States: Insights from PRRIโ€™s 2025 American Values Atlas One year into the second Trump administration, a new national survey examines support for Christian nationalism across all 50 states and examines connections between support for Christian nationalism ...

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23.02.2026 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump cannot be saved JD and Usha Vance went on Lara Trumpโ€™s show to defend Donald Trumpโ€™s criminal behavior as his approval rating collapses.

Trump cannot be saved

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23.02.2026 19:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Important Mid-Day Update: U.S. Women's Hockey Rejects Trump's Invite, Major New Arrest Made in Connection to Epstein, and Trump's Approval Tanks Good afternoon.

Important Mid-Day Update: U.S. Women's Hockey Rejects Trump's Invite, Major New Arrest Made in Connection to Epstein, and Trump's Approval Tanks

open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

23.02.2026 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do I think Donald Trump sold our country's Top Secrets to adversary countries? Yes, yes, and definitely.

23.02.2026 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 258    ๐Ÿ” 50    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Comparing Donald Trump to other presidents is like comparing John Wayne Gacy to other clowns.

23.02.2026 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 676    ๐Ÿ” 171    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

The capability is there (I quibble with 50% in the replies), but the key difference is historically US intentions in these instances was also there

US intentions now requires you to divine the brain of donald trump....and marco rubio......and maybe stephen miller....and possibly shadow SD dan caine

23.02.2026 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 234    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford slammed Donald Trump:

โ€œHow can one person, one man, create so much turmoil around the world...I can't wait for the midterms."๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

23.02.2026 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 730    ๐Ÿ” 159    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 49    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16
A graphic with a photo of Donald Trump. The text says, "THAT'S WHAT HE DOES: HE LIES, AND HE LIES WITH A PURPOSE-TO DESTROY SOCIAL SECURITY, TO DESTROY MEDICARE, TO DESTROY MEDICAID, TO DESTROY OBAMACARE, TO DESTROY PUBLIC EDUCATION, TO DESTROY ANYTHING THAT WORKS FOR THE PEOPLE. โ€“ Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works"

A graphic with a photo of Donald Trump. The text says, "THAT'S WHAT HE DOES: HE LIES, AND HE LIES WITH A PURPOSE-TO DESTROY SOCIAL SECURITY, TO DESTROY MEDICARE, TO DESTROY MEDICAID, TO DESTROY OBAMACARE, TO DESTROY PUBLIC EDUCATION, TO DESTROY ANYTHING THAT WORKS FOR THE PEOPLE. โ€“ Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works"

Donald Trump is willing to destroy our Social Security systemโ€“ which has NEVER missed a payment in 90 yearsโ€“ to enrich his criminal, billionaire friends.

23.02.2026 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 448    ๐Ÿ” 213    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

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