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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a case challenging Mississippi’s lifetime ban on voting for individuals with certain felony convictions, which the state enshrined in its 1890 constitution with the express purpose of denying Black men the right to vote.

Trump officials join federal agents — and Dr. Phil — for immigration arrests in Chicago A spokesperson for Immigration and Customs Enforcement said a range of federal agencies conducted "enhanced targeted operations" in Chicago on Sunday "to enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve publ...

Read the headline twice…. 🙃
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A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.

 and yet, at the moment he’s golfing

Because we can never stopping making it crystal clear how fucked up this is.

I’m hearing from constituents whose jobs are at risk because they do agency outreach to minority communities.

Consider what this means for public health, national security, agriculture and justice.

The war on DEI has become a war on public service and government for all.

Wow

It says a lot that trump spoke more harshly about a woman of the church, Bishop Mariann Budde, who asked him kindly to "have mercy," than he has EVER spoken about a murderous dictator like Vladimir Putin.

Fucking coward.

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In another life you may have known me as “LetsGoBlueTeam.” I am still a staunch advocate for fairness and equality. I am diametrically opposed to the coming oligarchy. “Mind your own business ‼️”

Bishop Budde's brave words were profound in their clarity, centering the marginalized under attack as she spoke directly to the attackers. Brilliant, poignant. It fed my soul.

Then, the response was as expected, very "hit dogs will holler."

Haystack. Cannon Beach. March 2024.

That’s a powerful statement. How do you think everyday citizens can make their voices heard?

When our military is compromised

Intelligence compromised.

Health compromised

Education compromised

The Justice system compromised

When we lose our moral standing and place of excellence in the 🌎

Truth & liberty are scarce
And freedom is a memory

Will they know they never owned the libs?

I’ve left Meta and Twitter for bluer skies…

@kaleycuoco12.bsky.social Hi I am unable to stand up or walk, as I needed a knee replacement 4 years ago, by the way I draw as well as think, x

A British theory from 2005 suggests that, for a variety of reasons, the 3d Monday in January - termed Blue Monday - is the most depressing day of the year. (Google it)

Seems close to the mark.

This is a real team effort, fellow patriots. 🇺🇸

YouTube video by Hillary Clinton Ex-Sniper reacts to Pete Hegseth Hearing

Please please please watch this. Please.

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