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Sleazy dirtbag www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
Judge says Elon Musk engaged in 'little more than state sanctioned intimidation' when he accused a DHS official of a crime
A federal magistrate judge took issue with a tweet Elon Musk made in Feburary 2025 that accused a former FEMA official of "criminal action."
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I write about California Forever in "The Nerd Reich." It fits a pattern:billionaires trying to build private cities. We see this idea popping up in Honduras, in Greenland, in Venezuela, in Cuba, in Kazakhstan, and in the ruins of the Gaza genocide. www.techpolicy.press/trumps-gaza-...
Trump’s Gaza Fantasy and the Network State: The Tech-Fueled Future of Privatized Sovereignty
We’re watching the rise of a new anti-democratic extremism—networked, crypto-financed, and cloaked in the language of freedom, writes Gil Duran.
techpolicy.press
On Friday, Oct. 16 at noon, DFL nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya will debate. Brian Bakst will moderate the debate. Tune in by listening to MPR News or watch the debate on mprnews.org/election.
Congressional Black Caucus also out with a statement on Trump's "sham" probe of Omar. "President Trump’s fixation on Congresswoman Omar has been evident for years."
In case facts still matter… Trump’s pointless war of choice spiked your diesel prices, not Ukraine defending themselves…
It should be all we need to know re: why no one should be voting for Republicans. We know who he is and what he wants and it's not a free and democratic society.
Financial Times@financialtimes.com · yesterdayMusk injects $275mn into Republicans’ fight to retain Congress ft.trib.al/5XF6Ghh
I’m outraged by this attack on Representative Omar. Trump and his DOJ have a bizarre obsession with tearing down Minnesota, our leaders and our communities. This latest action, even as voting has already started in Minnesota, is a transparent attempt to interfere in our elections.
"I'm still an activist and a warrior for the people, and I'll continue till I die."
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Leonard Peltier on Resistance, New Film & Fighting for Freedom
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we feature a conversation with one of the world’s most prominent champions for Indigenous rights, Leonard Peltier. “Indigenous Day is a day that’s been long overdue for any...
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True- 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 We must not lose sight of our inherent rights to privacy and that government employees are public servants! #VoteBlue #USDemocracy #ProudBlue #DemVoice1
Paul Marvin@paulmarvin.bsky.social · 2d ago
The 287(g) program teaming local cops with ICE has created an American secret police Check out what happens in Carroll Twp., Pa. when Sgt. Terry Williams spots a resident filming an immigration arrest It's legal to film traffic stops. This is unconstitutional (full column in 2nd post)
1/ What if Alberta’s fight for independence isn’t really about giving ordinary people more control? American-connected interests are promoting private cities, courting separatists, and developing infrastructure. So who would actually gain power? #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
The No Kings Virtual & Accessible GOTV Rally will bring together speakers & participants from the activist, scientific, disability, international, & voting rights communities to speak about health, democracy, & access: access to care, to science, to voting, & to full participation in public life.
Isn't it time these people call it what it is? Treason.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d agoTillis claims Trump's deal with Putin tarnishes Lindsey Graham's legacy
When Ukraine destroys Russian data centers, hoards of aggressive right-wing bots disappear & the internet becomes friendlier. So much of politics is driven by the internet & so much of the internet is driven by Russians who want to hurt us. Shouldn’t we do something about that, given that we know it
Be more than a passive consumer of news. “How you can demand better media coverage as the midterms loom” Examples of what is working and what must stop. Plus: some great reporting and two scary developments Timely from @sulliview.bsky.social margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/how-you-ca...
How you can demand better media coverage as the midterms loom
Examples of what is working and what must stop. Plus: some great reporting and two scary developments
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The Immigrant Pantry- Memphis, Tn 🚨 54 DELIVERIES THIS WEEK. THE NEED IS GROWING, BUT DONATIONS ARE SLOWING DOWN 📢 HELP US GET SEEN! We’ve noticed a significant drop in donations and we’re concerned we aren’t reaching as many people. Even if you can’t donate, PLEASE like, comment, and share.
Joplin-Area Democratic Socialists of America are holding a protest on Oct. 19th in response to a sitting council member's suggestion that the Joplin PD enter a 287 (g) agreement to work with I.C.E. Come let the Joplin City Government know that we don't approve of partnering with I.C.E.?
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A week before the annual NY Arab American comedy Festival Meta suddenly bans all my ads. This has NEVER happened before. But apparently the Big Tech oligarchs that run META do not want Arab American Comedy shows promoted on their platform. They think they can silence us. They are very wrong!
Dean Obeidallah@deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 2d agoInstagram/META have now barred all my ads concerning the upcoming NY Arab American Comedy Festival on my Instagram account. This has never happened before but we live in a new time where Big Tech oligarchs are focused on making Trump happy. PLEASE help us share info on our fest www.arabcomedy.com
Thank goodness no one actually thinks Brooks knows what he's talking about. Or do they? Who would think that?
A Democrat running for sheriff in Wisconsin wants to end his county’s 287(g) contract with ICE “on day one.” “Entering into the agreement to act as federal agents,” he said, “is going around state law.”
In Wisconsin, Two Sheriff Races Test the Future of Local ICE Cooperation - Bolts
Wisconsin’s Sauk and Winnebago counties joined an ICE program to boost immigration enforcement. Candidates running for sheriff have vowed to quit it if elected next month.
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Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community
After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials h...
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Warrantless stops and violent roving patrols by masked federal agents across California, especially the Central Valley, have been terrorizing farm workers for the past 5 days. The chaos is escalating. full statement: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
