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Citizen systems scientist, retired faculty, researching issues in systems science, sustainability, and evolutionary systems. Pragmatic progressive in shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive world.

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Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.

House Speaker Mike Johnson denied a request for the late Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.

β€œMike Johnson will defend a president who wants to unlawfully nationalize elections but won’t authorize a civil rights legend to lie in honor,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson.

21.02.2026 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 241    πŸ” 115    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 19

ICE is a clear and present danger to American citizens, non-citizens, and even visitors!

04.02.2026 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course it’s another Trump lie. Follow the lack of evidence! No evidence, no truth.

02.02.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Moral degenerate' β€”Β Ukraine slams FIFA president for supporting Russia's return "Six-hundred seventy-nine Ukrainian girls and boys will never be able to play football β€” Russia killed them," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said after FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed lifting t...

⚑️'Moral degenerate' β€” Ukraine slams FIFA president for supporting Russia's return.

"679 Ukrainian girls and boys will never be able to play football β€” Russia killed them," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said after FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed lifting the ban on Russian athletes.

02.02.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 710    πŸ” 234    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 16
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Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

01.02.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 35236    πŸ” 17441    πŸ’¬ 2307    πŸ“Œ 2256

WTF Schumer… you don’t give these ghouls an inch!!! They don’t negotiate in good faith at all… you don’t temporarily FUND ANYTHING that DHS does β€” that causes paramilitary goon-squads to continue to terrorize Americans β€” and DESTROY our rights.

29.01.2026 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 156    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 5
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Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility The locality’s ability to deter the purchase is extremely limited, though.

Ashland, Virginia:

"Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."

www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

29.01.2026 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7508    πŸ” 2032    πŸ’¬ 144    πŸ“Œ 63
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The Church of Dios Habla Hoy in Minneapolis has worked to feed over 14,000 families who don't feel safe leaving their homes. This is exactly the kind of love that makes our state so strong.

I joined church coordinators to thank them for their incredible service.

30.01.2026 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 219    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Noem must resign! Now! Disband ICE!

29.01.2026 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."

29.01.2026 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 30774    πŸ” 13474    πŸ’¬ 875    πŸ“Œ 718
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Omar: I instinctively tried to, like, punch him…, I was raised with three brothers who were older than me. You learn that maybe taking the first punch when somebody is bigger than you yields you better results.

29.01.2026 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15596    πŸ” 2846    πŸ’¬ 549    πŸ“Œ 346

The president of the United States had his Justice Dept. raid an election office and seize ballots in order to cast doubt on an election he lost. Yet, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.

I founded Democracy Docket because you deserve better. Subscribe now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

29.01.2026 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 18370    πŸ” 6463    πŸ’¬ 430    πŸ“Œ 192

Dismantle ICE for public safety!

ICE is Trumps personal military and is a clear and present danger to America!

29.01.2026 04:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When the state rushes children onto planes to outrun judges, the law is no longer in charge. Courts are sidelined. Lawyers are locked out. Force is deployed to clear a path for disappearance.

We see you. We document. We do not look away.

πŸŸ₯ We, the people, will not accept this.

23.01.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 397    πŸ” 248    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 12
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My Trip to Texas Confirmed We Can’t Fund this Version of ICE The young father was shaking as he held his fidgety two-year-old daughter who impatiently sucked on a lollipop.

I wrote a short piece on my trip to Texas and how it confirmed for me why we can’t fund this version of ICE.

The Department of Homeland Security is lawless. We need to demand reforms.

23.01.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1111    πŸ” 299    πŸ’¬ 114    πŸ“Œ 29
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Cannot see the end of it.

23.01.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 16375    πŸ” 2853    πŸ’¬ 213    πŸ“Œ 135
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They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.

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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing

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Steve Schmidt (@steveschmidt) Very powerful words. The California Governor and the Canadian Prime Minister are telling the truth. They are l leaders meeting the moment. It is wonderful to see. @Gavin Newsom

substack.com/@steveschmid...

23.01.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 9666    πŸ” 2446    πŸ’¬ 196    πŸ“Œ 80
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🚨 United States of America v. Raffensperger Learn more.

🚨BREAKING: Federal court DISMISSES Department of Justice's lawsuit to obtain Georgia's full voter file information for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Essentially, the geniuses at DOJ filed in the wrong court.

Dhillon and DOJ are now 0-3 in these cases.
www.democracydocket.com/cases/georgi...

23.01.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 14261    πŸ” 3747    πŸ’¬ 449    πŸ“Œ 191
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MN sheriff says ICE was too busy in Twin Cities to pick man accused of sex crime "Wholly inaccurate." The Cottonwood County Sheriff is firing back after ICE accused them of ignoring a detainer. The sheriff says they called ICE, but agents said they were too busy in the Twin Cities...

ICE is too busy harassing children to pick up the criminals our sheriffs are asking them to take.

www.fox9.com/news/mn-sher...

23.01.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3925    πŸ” 1398    πŸ’¬ 177    πŸ“Œ 62
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This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemyβ€”they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.

At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?

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A graphic featuring Mark Kelly in his official NASA uniform. Behind him is red stripes resembling the U.S. flag, and saguaro imagery. Below, text reads, "American Hero Senator Mark Kelly" with a yellow donkey symbol.

A graphic featuring Mark Kelly in his official NASA uniform. Behind him is red stripes resembling the U.S. flag, and saguaro imagery. Below, text reads, "American Hero Senator Mark Kelly" with a yellow donkey symbol.

We stand with Mark Kelly.

21.01.2026 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 318    πŸ” 77    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 5
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Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."

20.01.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 52847    πŸ” 13821    πŸ’¬ 975    πŸ“Œ 1395

Don’t tell us that the trump Nazi regime won’t allow an investigation into this, let’s call it, murder. What the fuck is going on in these concentration camps; where is the oversight? This can’t continue. People who can’t find loved ones in these camps must speak out without fear of retribution.

21.01.2026 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.

I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.

20.01.2026 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 26893    πŸ” 9859    πŸ’¬ 1339    πŸ“Œ 444
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It is important to acknowledge who is standing up and who is just trying to get by. Every day Americans are standing up while the powerful are mostly standing by.

Why aren't law firms standing up and sending lawyers to Minneapolis. Why aren't the corporations speaking out? Why isn't the media?

21.01.2026 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 15940    πŸ” 5551    πŸ’¬ 499    πŸ“Œ 301
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.

This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.

20.01.2026 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 23717    πŸ” 8821    πŸ’¬ 1182    πŸ“Œ 502
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Moriarty: "A police officer of color who was off duty was boxed in by ICE - she's a citizen - they demanded to know who she was & see her papers. She was going to try to record it & they ripped the phone out of her hand. That happened to a cop. That's what's happening here on the streets of MN."

21.01.2026 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 23648    πŸ” 9785    πŸ’¬ 575    πŸ“Œ 431
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Jones: All you do is keep people fearful because you get paid 45 million a year to keep people fearful so they don’t pay attention to the CEOS taking their healthcare. You don’t care about the American people. You want them to be afraid of immigrants because all you have is fear.

21.01.2026 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 29113    πŸ” 8001    πŸ’¬ 1643    πŸ“Œ 688

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