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The Minnesota shooter apparently used data broker websites to find the home addresses of the people he shot and murdered. Congress has had years to do something about data brokers and they've sided with the tech lobby over and over again. Their inaction is deadly.

submitted 10 hours ago • 461 comments

WE HAVE QUESTIONS… This is a kidnapping. No uniform, no badge, civilian car. Who are they? ICE? Sanctioned bounty hunters? Either way, they’re grabbing people without warrants. How often is this happening, and why aren’t more people talking about it? Congress?

submitted 14 hours ago • 2297 comments

Over 75% of folks in ICE custody this year had no criminal record beyond immigration or traffic issues. Less than 10% had serious convictions. Fear sells, but facts matter. #ImmigrationTruth

submitted 16 hours ago • 148 comments

Congress should pass the bipartisan BARK Act, my bill to save millions of pounds of perfectly good pet food from the trash and get it to the growing population of hungry shelter dogs and cats. We can do this. Let’s get it done.

submitted 18 hours ago • 460 comments

If passed, the SAVE Act would limit access to our democracy for millions of eligible voters. The House has already passed it, but the Senate can still stop it in its tracks. Tell your Senator to REJECT this bill in defense of our voting rights.

submitted 1 day ago • 69 comments

Me too

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If you’re in LA in a public space this month and someone tries to get you to sign a petition about wages and voting DO NOT SIGN IT. this is businesses trying to repeal an ordinance that increases wages for workers in hospitality spaces ahead of the Super Bowl, World Cup, & Olympics. Do not sign!

submitted 1 day ago • 4 comments

What we learned yesterday. The Times They Are a-Changin'

submitted 1 day ago • 905 comments

I just discovered this meme and I love it. Happy #PrideMonth to all my #LGBTQIA + friends!

submitted 1 day ago • 245 comments

send in the marines to detain the cops shooting at cops in LA

submitted 2 days ago • 22 comments

I'm literally NEVER concerned about the Proud Boys showing up in LA. Every single time the Proud Boys have shown up in LA they've gotten their shit kicked in, bear sprayed, stabbed, and run over.

submitted 3 days ago • 30 comments

Good morning, I am at the ghost town that is the Army Birthday Celebration, excited to experience what promises to be an incredibly stupid day The Army Strength Competition is about to begin Let's do this 🧵

submitted 2 days ago • 42 comments

Hey NYC, mass-defense lawyer here. If you need it, NLG's Jail Support line is 212-679-6018 This is who you call if you get kettled, arrested, etc in NYC. Write the number on your arm or something so you can't lose it if taken in. And don't unlock your phone for cops. Or anyone else.

submitted 2 days ago • 5 comments

Last night, Capitol Police arrested roughly 60 veterans and their family members outside the U.S. Capitol. The group had gathered to hold a peaceful sit-in on the Capitol steps, but police intentionally set up a barrier of bike racks to prevent them from demonstrating.

submitted 2 days ago • 417 comments

From a dear comrade who was kind enough to let me share their video. Veterans stage a sit-in on the US Capitol steps and say, “Military off our streets!” Hell yeah!

submitted 3 days ago • 570 comments

This is a good question and it's one I'm getting a lot. The answer is going to depend, in part, on your risk tolerance and the role you plan to play I've just pushed out a newsletter article with recommendations and advice. Here's a thread with the cliff's notes 🧵

submitted 3 days ago • 6 comments

Legal and military terminology for when the POTUS deligates ILLEGAL ORDERS to his VICTIMS (MILITARY PERSONNEL HE IS USING) "Unlawful Order" Definition: An order that violates the U.S. Constitution, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or other laws. Legal Standing: U.S. (1/10)

submitted 3 days ago • 4 comments

Thanks to @lowcarbonkev.bsky.social for the excellent graphic. There don’t seem to be that many of us, but, you know, it’s the birding community, so manage your expectations. 🤣

submitted 3 days ago • 38 comments

A grand total of 160 people have been arrested for protesting in LA in almost an entire week! That requires 4,700 armed troops? Only when you're Chicken Little trying to manufacture a crisis.

submitted 4 days ago • 101 comments

m.youtube.com/watch?v=lHxb... @museumofscience.bsky.social

submitted 3 days ago • 12 comments

The Netanyahu government’s decision to attack Iran only makes a very dangerous situation worse. Instead of bringing wars to an end, Trump is facilitating them — leading to civilian deaths and threatening American lives. This is a moment that requires real American leadership.

submitted 3 days ago • 38 comments

📣 #Pennsylvania has 3 Dem State Supreme Court Justices up for retention this fall. Help keep them on the bench! There's also seats up in #Wisconsin & #NorthCarolina next year. Donate today! secure.actblue.com/donate/state...

submitted 3 days ago • 9 comments

The head of the department of homeland security announced that she planned to use military force to take over a democratically elected government in the state of California and we are arguing about whether a California Senator properly identified himself at the door.

submitted 3 days ago • 105 comments

Cousin in Iran, she lives in a suburb of Tehran: “They’re bombing us, apartment buildings & homes. Apparently where high ranking officials live but entire buildings of other people. Dogs and cats freaking out. We couldn’t get in the basement.” They’re bombing high rises full of civilians.

submitted 4 days ago • 52 comments

Update: immigration court in sacramento was shut down and all our families made it out safely despite the huge ICE ramp up in presence in the court today. WE HAD PEOPLE LITERALLY SHAKING, so fearful to go in to court— but going anyways because they want to follow the “right” procedure.

submitted 4 days ago • 10 comments

By far, one of the most powerful reads I have come across over the years. Short, deeply personal, and profoundly succinct, this is a personal account of being a kid, following orders at Kent State. Still processing it myself. open.substack.com/pub/joadt/p/...

submitted 4 days ago • 34 comments

Since hospitality mogul Donald Trump claims to be discovering his industry's reliance on undocumented labor, posting this NYT article from 2018 about his reliance on undocumented workers. www.nytimes.com/2018/12/06/u...

submitted 4 days ago • 9 comments