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Trump struck Iran without any authorization of Congress.

We need to immediately return to DC and vote on Rep. Thomas Masie and my War Powers Resolution to prevent America from being dragged into another endless Middle East war.

22.06.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1329    πŸ” 347    πŸ’¬ 139    πŸ“Œ 45
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That’s it. That’s the post. #NoWarWithIran #PACollegeDems

22.06.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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250 years ago, Americans rejected a mad king.

On June 14, we’re taking to the streets again for a nationwide day of defiance to say NO KINGS.

Over 600 events are planned in all 50 states to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

15.05.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5922    πŸ” 2453    πŸ’¬ 194    πŸ“Œ 169
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Free Mahmoud Khalil The Trump administration has illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil in direct retaliation for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights. This egregious, unprecedented, and illegal abuse of...

If the government is allowed to detain someone based on their political advocacy, all of our free speech rights are at risk.

Demand the Trump administration release Mahmoud Khalil NOW.

28.04.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 631    πŸ” 157    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3
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3 children who are US citizens β€” including one with cancer β€” deported with their mothers to Honduras, lawyers and advocacy groups say | CNN Three US citizen children were deported to Honduras with their mothers last week, including a 4-year-old receiving treatment for metastatic cancer, according to the families’ attorneys and civil right...

Trump’s ICE deported 3 American kids.
One is 4 years old with stage four cancer.
Another’s mom is pregnant.

No meds. No prenatal care. No due process.

This ain’t β€œtough on immigration”—it’s sick.

28.04.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4416    πŸ” 1140    πŸ’¬ 203    πŸ“Œ 70
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Join us for our campaign launch rallies this weekend!

➑️ DETROIT: May 3 at 3 PM
➑️ FLINT: May 3 at 6 PM
➑️ GRAND RAPIDS: May 4 at 5 PM

See you there!

28.04.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

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28.04.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elon Musk’s Doge conflicts of interest worth $2.37bn, Senate report says Committee calls figure a β€˜conservative estimate’ and warns Musk may seek to use his influence to avoid legal liability Elon Musk and his companies face at least $2.37bn in legal exposure from federal investigations, litigation and regulatory oversight, according to a new report from Senate Democrats. The report attempts to put a number to Musk’s many conflicts of interest through his work with his so-called β€œdepartment of government efficiency” (Doge), warning that he may seek to use his influence to avoid legal liability. The report, which was published on Monday by Democratic members of the Senate homeland security committee’s permanent subcommittee on investigations, looked at 65 actual or potential actions against Musk across 11 separate agencies. Investigators calculated the financial liabilities Musk and his companies, such as Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, may face in 45 of those actions. Continue reading...

Elon Musk’s Doge conflicts of interest worth $2.37bn, Senate report says

28.04.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 901    πŸ” 398    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 31
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Sen. Cory Booker met on the steps outside the US Capitol this morning to begin a sit-in protesting congressional Republican efforts to fund President Donald Trump’s agenda: cnn.it/4iDuqn7

27.04.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1158    πŸ” 253    πŸ’¬ 86    πŸ“Œ 35
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Cory Booker and Hakeem Jeffries Live on the steps of the Capitol YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker

This is a moral moment in America. Sitting on the Capitol steps with Leader Hakeem Jeffries this morning to discuss what’s at stake with Trump’s budget and affirm the need for collective action to protect Medicaid, food assistance, and other safety net programs. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

27.04.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3364    πŸ” 913    πŸ’¬ 280    πŸ“Œ 186
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The First 100 Days | American Civil Liberties Union

From the minute President Trump took the oath of office, we’ve been holding him accountable to protect and defend the Constitution.

Here's how we’ve taken action in his first 100 days.

27.04.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 711    πŸ” 131    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 11
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Protect the Head Start Program and do not allow Congress to cut its funding. Text SIGN PXUJGU to 50409 to send this to your officials.

They are coming for much of our education system. But one they most definitely will target because it dares to help those in need is the Head Start Program. There is a petition going around to protect it. Sign on here:
resist.bot/petitions/PX...

19.04.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison conditions, political corruption and other abuses.

trump instructed the State Dept to remove the following and other considerations regarding human rights in other nations.

Involuntary or coercive medical or psychological practices.
Extensive gender-based violence.
Violence or threats of violence targeting people with disabilities.

19.04.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

BREAKING: A court ruled that our case challenging RΓΌmeysa Γ–ztΓΌrk's unlawful detention should move forward in Vermont, instead of Louisiana, and that ICE must transfer her there.

Nobody should be shipped to a detention facility halfway across the country for writing an op-ed.

18.04.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 13635    πŸ” 3537    πŸ’¬ 186    πŸ“Œ 109
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Opinion | Mahmoud Khalil: What does my detention by ICE say about America? A democracy for some is no democracy at all.

In his latest letter from ICE detention, Mahmoud Khalil warns that when the Trump administration violates his free speech rights, it puts everyone's free speech rights in jeopardy.

17.04.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 552    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 7
Graphic featuring Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Below there's text that reads: 

UPDATE 

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

Graphic featuring Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Below there's text that reads: UPDATE Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

Thank you for your leadership, Senator.

18.04.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 321    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 1
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Judge Finds Cause to Hold Trump Admin In Contempt Over Alien Enemies Act Removals Read more here.

Checks and balances exist for a reason β€” the Trump administration is not above the courts.

17.04.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1080    πŸ” 185    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 6
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BREAKING: Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez has been released. This is the moment he reunited with his mom.

17.04.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 53774    πŸ” 10182    πŸ’¬ 1157    πŸ“Œ 1126
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Sending Americans to foreign prisons without due process is anti-American.

16.04.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 340    πŸ” 89    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 6
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Live updates: Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports The Trump administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine’s education department for not complying with the government's push to banΒ transgender athletes in girls sports.

BREAKING: A judge finds cause to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for ignoring an order on deportation flights. Follow AP for live updates.

16.04.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 740    πŸ” 148    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 28
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U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.

Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.

09.04.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8170    πŸ” 4033    πŸ’¬ 3493    πŸ“Œ 2426
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Trans joy is power.
Trans resistance is power.
Trans community is power.
Together in defiance, we have the power to fight for the future we deserve.

πŸ“Έ Jordana Bermudez

31.03.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1069    πŸ” 218    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 9
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Chuck Schumer has a book tour starting this week.

It would be a damn shame if people showed up to let him know how they feel about his capitulation on the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.

@schumer.senate.gov

15.03.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5601    πŸ” 2350    πŸ’¬ 578    πŸ“Œ 288
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β€œYou don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney β€” no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

Black graphic with text β€œYou don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney β€” no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.

15.03.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6508    πŸ” 3981    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 115

happy 313 day!! πŸ’™πŸ™οΈ

13.03.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: We're sending an open letter to universities across the country, offering support and urging them to reject pressure to punish international students and faculty for exercising their First Amendment rights.

Schools must hold firm against the Trump administration's censorship attempts.

04.03.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4362    πŸ” 1216    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 38
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The Heritage Foundation Young Leaders Program - Summer 2025 Heritage Internship The Heritage Foundation Young Leaders Program

The Heritage Foundation (project 2025 idiots) are looking for new interns, they'll need to manually review all applications, you can sign up here: heritageinternship.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a28...

And if you don't have an email address, you can create one for free here: proton.me/mail

23.02.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1461    πŸ” 602    πŸ’¬ 134    πŸ“Œ 109

We’d be happy to assist with any planned actions in Detroit! However, we just do not have the resources ($, time, people, etc) to organize anything by ourselves at this time.

23.02.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama join hands with Rep. John Lewis as they lead the walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama join hands with Rep. John Lewis as they lead the walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Today would have been Congressman John Lewis' 85th birthday.

John Lewis spent decades getting into good trouble and pushing us forward, dedicating his life to civil rights and justice, from the Freedom Rides to the halls of Congress.

We continue his fight for equality and justice for all.

21.02.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 337    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 6
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Know Your Rights | Talking to People About Their Rights | ACLU You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rightsβ€”even if they’re in trouble. You can also advocate for changes to laws...

The government cannot stop you from informing others about their legal rights.

Know your rights when educating your community.

19.02.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2479    πŸ” 878    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 21

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