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“I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end...

President Mandela said, "there can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."

When You’re a Billionaire, Your Hobbies Can Slash Your Tax Bill Thoroughbred horses, auto racing, massive ranches, luxury hotels. The hobbies and side businesses of the ultrawealthy create huge write-offs that can let them get away with paying little or no income ...

When you hear of a billionaire losing money on a pricey hobby or side business — whether it's a race horse or a newspaper — remember that those losses can actually create huge write-offs that let the ultrarich get away with paying little or no income tax.

(Published 2021)

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Feeling hopeful today. Keep up the pressure. The energy is rising and now is our time, kind and loving humans, to claim our power in all the peaceful ways. It won’t be easy, it never is. It feels so good to fight for justice though, why live otherwise?

This is how we win!

NYT. The 🌎 is watching

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NEW from CEPR's Peter Hart: On FMLA's 33rd anniversary, gaps are stark: 44% of workers can't access unpaid leave, 73% lack paid leave, and 95% of lowest-wage workers have nothing. The US is one of only 6 countries w/o national paid leave. A national program is long overdue.: https://bit.ly/4kjMIMp

for crying out loud we’re in a fucking coup

stop blaming us for your billionaire ways old white people!

TY! essential information

I get intimidated about voting, especially when I was younger, so I understand how this can make those fears worse and maybe you don’t vote. The poll workers are very helpful and patient.

Mail-in and early voting take away a lot of the anxiety, if you have the option

Naah, I want them on trial.

happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.

They told us there was no money for healthcare.
No money for kids.
No money for families drowning in medical bills.

But there’s always money for ICE. More cages. More raids. More cruelty.

That’s not a budget problem. That’s a values problem.

Fund care, not punishment.
#FundHealthcareOverICE

Marimar Martinez, shot by Border Patrol in Chicago, speaks out after Good, Pretti deaths: 'I am their voice' In a wide-ranging interview with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, Martinez discusses her shooting, the federal government’s failed attempt to prosecute her and the role she now sees for herself in a fi...

Marimar Martinez, shot 5 times by Border Patrol in Chicago, speaks out after Renee Good, Alex Pretti deaths

'I am their voice'

NEW w/ @adrianacardmag.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

How Trump is using violent tragedies to divide America ICE shootings, assassinations, mass attacks, and other traumas all serve as ammo for the demagogue in chief.

Most presidents seek to unify the country after a national tragedy. Trump stirs up and tries to exploit deadly violence any chance he gets.

A graphic with a rally with an American flag in the foreground. The text says, "We must stand united against billionaires who want to destroy Social Security. We need to make the rich pay their fair share so we can keep our Social Security benefits and offices open."

We can protect and expand Social Security through the rest of the CENTURY by making the ultra-rich pay their fair share.

We need Congress to stand united with US.

Video: How the Supreme Court Made Itself More Secretive Our investigative reporter Jodi Kantor uncovered that Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. asked staff members at the Supreme Court to sign nondisclosure agreements shortly after the November 2024 electi...

Robert’s court News!

The photo of the justices looking chummy is pretty disgusting, and may trigger anger. Anger is an activating emotion and can be used for positive change.

How the Supreme Court Made Itself More Secretive www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...

so we’re going to listen to debates about whether the election can be cancelled, over and over again, while people try to prove they are right? not looking forward to it

we know they will suppress the vote. they always do. but we will still vote. it must be in droves

plan now. not one step back!

The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.

Our team has been reporting on the movements of hate groups for some time. Here are some of the prominent organisations represented in our glossary that have also been the subject of our investigations…

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and @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social for TME! I could write an essay on the tears, chills, and memories I feel. My papa is the Wabash river. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I knew the true spelling.

Your indigenous names are beautiful and strong. I am honored to learn them.

👏🏼 this morning, I wrote a similar post about how I feel pressure to please 301 followers. but I have a great vow to keep, so I must speak my truth.

You’re awesome Parker Malloy!

Dear Non-Springfielders,

We are watching, preparing and putting systems into place. We've got a pretty cool community system that's been in the work for months. If you are planning to come help Springfield, Ohio CONTACT US before you show up
#Springfield #Ohio - we aren't a major (cont)

I’m new here and honored to be followed by you, silly as it may sound.

I began to care more about you than myself lately (typical), and deleted rather than shared from fear of disappointing you.

But my vow is to be a voice for the voiceless. I’m remembering to put that first, unapologetically.

🙏

Bravo!🙌🏼 to whoever sent out the distress bat signal in the Bay Area — well done!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Truly insane

Here's your reminder that the Trump regime has still not released the Epstein files and is continuing to break the law to cover up child rape.

I wish we could just marvel at and celebrate a woman’s bravery and strength for maybe just 5 minutes before we compare her to a white man in history.

I don’t gaf what teddy roosevelt did guys.

#ilhanomar

“my state troopers”? sounds just like 47

Arivaca has less than 700 residents but Border Patrol absolutely swarms it, including checkpoints. Last month, Border Patrol raided the No More Deaths humanitarian camp, which is private property, in this area. They crossed into camp then forcibly busted open trailers and took several migrants.

Grateful for friends who can speak truth to power so clearly. I run from the camera.

TY @alletson.bsky.social!
excellent interview

End Citizens United Scorecard — End Citizens United Fixing our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote.

Proud to earn an A+ from @endcitizensunited.bsky.social.

It's shameful that politicians can be bought off by billionaire donors & big corporations. Sadly, many of my colleagues would rather cash a fat campaign check than fight for you. It’s time to put power back where it belongs: with the people.