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Things feel uncertain right now, Illinois.

I want you all to know we’re doing everything we can to protect your rights.

Make sure you know how to stand up for yourself and others at illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Edinburgh, Scotland, to protest against Donald Trump

I talked to Chris Hayes last night about my trip to Ohio this weekend where I'm holding another town hall in a Republican district. Trump's voters are starting to see him as a fraud, and Democrats need to be out there speaking up in Republican areas.

The Tyrant Test A leader who uses military force to suppress his political opposition ought to lose the right to govern.

Trump’s attempts to dehumanize large segments of the American people in order to use military force against them fits the classic definition of “tyranny,” and right wing rhetoric using the phrase “third world” to justify it is no accident (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

‘Have we no shame?’ Federal judge declares NIH grant terminations ‘void and illegal.’ - The Boston Globe Judge William Young expressed frustration over the government’s criteria for terminating hundreds of medical research grants.

“I‘ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this,” said the judge, who was appointed to the federal bench by former President Reagan. “Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?”

Cornell Law School LII " Legal Information • Institute Search Cornell Q Menu 18 U.S. Code § 1385 - Use of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force as posse comitatus U.S. Code Notes prev | next Whoever, except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, willfully uses any part of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, or the Space Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. (Added Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, $ 18(a), 70A Stat. 626; amended Pub. L. 86-70, § 17(d), June 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 144; Pub. L. 103-322, title XXXIlI, § 330016(1)(L), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147; Pub. L. 117-81, div. A, title X, § 1045(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1904.)

Let's all take a moment to read the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. It's only one sentence.

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Sound familiar?

How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.

Attending a protest this weekend?

Here's a guide on how to best protest safely, what to bring, and what to do if you're confronted by officers. www.wired.com/story/how-to...

Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle. If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.

Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.

If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out. (2018)
www.politico.com/magazine/sto...

Opinion | The U.S. Deported This Chinese Scientist, in a Decision That Changed World History

From @nytopinion.nytimes.com

“It proved an American misstep, fueled by xenophobia, that would forever alter the global balance of power.”

Kathleen Kingsbury, the editor of Times Opinion, tells the cautionary story of a Chinese scientist who was deported from the U.S. during the Cold War.

You have three days, starting today, to leave a public comment with the FDA about, say, why COVID-19 boosters should remain available to everyone and also free. "Individual consumer" is the category you most likely want (unless you are one of the other categories; if so, choose that).

The plane being a White Elephant gift is the funniest turn this saga could have taken

How the US president and his clan ushered in a new golden age of corruption | The Observer The presidency and personal gain now go hand in hand – and no one has been able to do anything about it

The full Observer article which systematically outlines the scale of Trump’s corruption.

This is the most important story written this year.

Your School House Rock moment...🤔

WTAF - I thought we'd already been through the looking glass of absurdism. I guess there is further to travel.

I once wrote an entire book about how officials during Trump 1.0 worked behind the scenes to contain his malevolence and lunacy. The last chapter was a warning about how if re-elected he would work tirelessly to get rid of people and other guardrails that could contain him or had done so.

Enjoy, and…

Pass. It. On. 😎✨

"We are all afraid," Murkowski said, taking a long pause. "It's quite a statement. But we are in a time and a place where I certainly have not been here before. And I'll tell ya, I'm oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice, because retaliation is real. And that's not right." Senator Lisa Murkowski

A prominent Republican in power finally said it. The party is afraid of Trump.

They all know this is wrong.

Soon they will have to decide where their red line is, because they are complicit in these crimes now. Stand up before it's too late!

www.adn.com/politics/202...

Interesting. Two of the grievances in the Declaration of Independence condemned the Crown for denying legal protection, especially imprisonment without cause.

“For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury.”

“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses.”

Bernie Sanders eyes new recruits to join his ‘working class movement’ Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are hitting the road again for a series of rallies aimed at rallying Democrats and independents against Trump.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) are hitting the road again for rallies aimed at mobilizing Democrats and independents against President Donald Trump.

Elect Dan Osborn to the US Senate!

If you'd like to support Dan's efforts to DEFEND our Social Security and our Veterans' jobs from greedy billionaires, please RT this and chip in here: actl.ink/daosbsen4325...

I just looked up Merida Mexico on Google Maps to show my husband where it was, and it shows the Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America!! WTAF!! REALLY? We're so far down the fascist rabbit hole. I knew about the orange turd's proclamation, but REALLY? Do Mexicans see the same thing in Google maps?

The. Truth. About. Fox. News. ✨

This IS America. This is hope. This is strength. Take a few minutes and go through it all.

Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You 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-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.

US Senate Republican calls top Democrat Chuck Schumer 'Fuhrer' A Republican member of the U.S. Senate on Thursday called the chamber's top Democrat Chuck Schumer - the highest-ranking Jewish U.S. elected official - "Fuhrer," a reference to the title used by Adolf Hitler.

The Republican US Senator from Ohio called the Jewish Democratic Senate Minority leader the Führer.

A GOP TX Congressman uses a quote from Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.

Elon Musk does a Hitler salute at the Trump inauguration.

It's clear Republicans are Nazis.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

Folks - I’m attending this on Sunday with @jbpritzker.bsky.social and I hope you all will join us to show your support for this great organization in Chicago!

Trump’s ‘climate’ purge deleted a new extreme weather risk tool. We recreated it The Guardian has recreated a searchable climate future risk tool developed by Fema but then deleted

This is cool. The Guardian recreated a searchable climate future risk tool (wildfire, extreme heat, drought, hurricane, and coastal flood) for the US that was developed by FEMA but deleted by the Trump administration’s ‘climate’ purge.

Instead of stealing Greenland from Denmark, let’s steal some of their policies.

In Denmark:

- Health care and college are free.  

- The starting wage is $22/hr.

- Paid parental leave is 1 year.

- Paid vacation is 6 weeks.  

- All workers get pensions.

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