White Cap discards a memorial for ICE victims as the Attorney General continues prosecuting community defenders.

10.05.2026

eyesonice.net

Dawn Raid in Lochiel: Border Patrol Arrests Tree-Sitters and Fells the Last Ancient “Grandmother” Cottonwood They Came to Save

10.05.2026

eyesonice.net

A man in an Amazon ICE costume shut down the distinction between a prank and a raid at a Brazilian polling site in Miami. Voters could not tell the difference. That is the point.

10.05.2026

eyesonice.net

Trump DOJ Sues Maryland to Shield Masked ICE Agents

10.05.2026

eyesonice.net

DHS buys fifth private detention site since July, adding GEO's Adelanto complex

GEO Group sold its Adelanto, Calif., detention complex to the federal government for $950 million. GEO will keep running it and plans to use part of the money to buy back its stock.

open.substack.com

Trump Hands Data Centers Huge Break Meant For Rural Areas

A Wall Street lawyer now runs AI policy, AOC and Sanders want to defund surveillance cameras, Mamdani fights for the American Dream, and a poverty program is funding data centers

usdemsocialists.substack.com

The Doomsday Scenario

Even if Democrats crush the midterms, we’re in a world of trouble.

thebulwark.com

A Democratic Senate Should Adopt Secret Impeachment Ballots on a Priority Basis

Such a change, requiring no constitutional amendment, would free senators to vote their judgment instead of their fears

open.substack.com

Revealed: Trump’s Devoted 35 Year-Old Aide Played Key Role in Taxpayer-Funded Ads

Ken Paxton admits he’s lost control of his campaign, whistleblower who exposed Trump officials links to Epstein found dead, Natalie Harp behind Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads

rawamerica.com

BREAKING: Trump's Week Starts Badly as a Republican Senator Warns of a 'Dictator King'

Good morning, and welcome back to Really American.

reallyamerican.substack.com

Trump Is Terrified America Will Forget Him. Two Judges Just Made It Easier To.

Also: a shelter director, a disabled voter, and a Republican who blamed his accountant. Plus: Trump’s deep-red rescue mission.

open.substack.com

Life in activism: Seven ways to stop letting the news about Trump drive you crazy

News about Donald Trump isn't making us crazy. We are doing that to ourselves.

wolvesandsheep.substack.com

Life in Activism: Four Steps to Maintaining a Clean Inbox Without Going Crazy

If you are a Democratic or progressive grassroots activist, or just a concerned citizen who likes to stay politically engaged, your email inbox can be one of the more frustrating aspects of your polit...

wolvesandsheep.substack.com

Let’s Do This: Thirteen Recent Moments When People You Wouldn’t Expect Stood Up to Trump

For those of you who like to stay calm and informed while making a difference, we are holding a midterm election flash sale on paid annual memberships to Bowers Kerbel Media, the two-person, pro-democ...

wolvesandsheep.substack.com

Three Senate Scenarios

Last Friday, I took an extensive look at the state of play in the Senate, which has steadily improved for Democrats since Labor Day.

wolvesandsheep.substack.com

The Rolling Coup to Lock Fascism Into Place: How Do We Stop It?

Relying on the midterms to stop fascism? They’re already moving to steal them.

refusefascism.substack.com

Tell Congress: Support the Dream and Promise Act

This administration is attacking programs meant to protect our families and communities. Some protections, like birthright citizenship and TPS protections for individuals from Haiti, Syria and other c...

actionnetwork.org

The Central Question of Power in America

Can we reverse the power shift that began four decades ago? This is the biggest question lurking behind the midterm campaigns.

robertreich.substack.com

Update: Bullet removed from Wilber and federal judge denies bail claims he is a flight risk.

10.04.2026

eyesonice.net

Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release of Southern California Woman Detained by ICE at LAX Departure Gate

10.04.2026

open.substack.com

The emergence of shareholder capitalism

Friends,

robertreich.substack.com

Andrew Egger Saw an Older, Slower Trump on the Rally Stage | Bulwark on Sunday

A recording from The Bulwark's live video

thebulwark.com

Gatekept Evidence: The Dispute Over the August 8 Northwest Detention Center Footage

10.04.2026

eyesonice.net

Liberal Freedom Requires Agency But Also Self Mastery: Ezra Klein and Danielle Allen at LibCon2026

Liberal societies need not just good institutions but also a clearer vision of their ends

open.substack.com

We’re too big to ignore. That’s the problem.

Hey, we’ve noticed something.

usdemsocialists.substack.com

Great News For Us That’s Absolutely Horrible For Trump

A prosecutor, an Olympian, a $10 billion lawsuit, and your power bill. Four stories, all inside.

open.substack.com

Seven Days of Chaos: Inside Trump's Worst Week Yet

Good morning, and welcome to Sunday Reflections.

reallyamerican.substack.com

TRUMP IS TRYING TO BUY THE MIDTERMS WITH OUR OWN MONEY

Trump promises $5,000 to every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress. Our money. His political payoff. But it’s just another LIE.

mjfree.substack.com

Why You Must Care About the Ballroom

Trump is defying Congress and robbing the American people to build it.

thebulwark.com

Sunday thought: What’s Up With Kansas?

The power of kitchen-table economics

robertreich.substack.com