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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife. While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE. This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.

My name is Anas, and I’m from Gaza.I’ve lost my home, my sense of safety, and nearly everything I had but I still hold on to hope. If you’re able to donate or even just share this, it could truly make a difference. Your support even a repost might help us survive. gofund.me/972df009

More Nazi thuggery:

One of the most powerful men in the Trump administration—tasked with vetting 4,000 staffers—hasn’t been fully vetted himself. Sergio Gor, director of presidential personnel, hasn’t submitted official paperwork about his own background needed for a permanent security clearance. What is he hiding? 🤨

We’re raising $1,500,000 for 10 AI-controlled air defense turrets that will protect Ukrainians from russia's terrorist attacks. Russia has launched over 45,000 strike drones at civilians since the start of the invasion. Help us hit the goal & save lives. #3E #StandWithUkraine

Don’t you get it yet? It was NEVER about ā€œbringing manufacturing back to America.ā€

This is American fascism.

ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds. He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings. He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights. This is political intimidation.

Brad Lander--comptroller of the city of New York, and one of the leading mayoral candidates--has just been arrested by masked federal thugs. @bradlander.bsky.social www.amny.com/news/brad-la...

American fascism.

Trump’s secret police continue to arrest Democrat lawmakers. That’s the headline. Nothing less.

Can someone please ask Karoline Leavitt why the Director of White House Personnel refuses to say what country he is from and refuses to complete paperwork for a background check? Can you also ask if ā€œSergio Gorā€ is the name on his birth certificate. Seems kinda important.

Unidentified secret police pulling opposition politicians and others off the street. America has succumbed to mob rule.

The destruction you are seeing in Ukraine, Gaza, and Tehran is all Trump’s fault. Either through malice or incompetence.

šŸ’”These parents waited all day, hoping against hope. Their son's body was found in the rubble. He didn't survive. My heart breaks for these mom and dad. Russia killed their child. Deepest condolences.

Conspiracy.

My MAGA Uncle Timmy in Virginia has been fighting with Verizon for the past week because the last time I visited I blocked Fox and Newsmax on his cable box and didn’t tell him.

True.

I don’t think Bannon is wrong here. It seems like Trump has given Netanyahu a blank check, then Israel moves unilaterally, Trump and Republicans say we must support whatever they choose to do, so Netanyahu is now dictating US foreign policy while Marco Rubio is irrelevant.

3:51 am in Kyiv. Series of loud explosions. Air defense is at work. Missiles.

Yesterday, PROOF published the largest collection of No Kings Day photographs online. Now, RETRO has just published the largest collection of No Kings Day *memes* online (and the archive is still growing). Hope you will check it out.

5:45 am in Kyiv. I have a feeling the explosions haven’t stopped all night. I tried to get some sleep. Silly me. There’s a lot of damage in Kyiv.

See the difference? One is disgust and revulsion — and the other is admiration and love. šŸ˜ŠšŸ‘‡

ā€œBritain’s strangest headteacher,ā€ shurely?

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Utah voters: Are these really your values? Mike Lee is the best you can do?

Andrew Castle decides to insult Carlos Alcaraz by deliberately mispronouncing his name. Why?

In what world should Mike Lee still have a job as a US Senator? Under the fascist authoritarian Trump regime, not only is hatred against Dems encouraged, but murdering them is celebrated. Lee's behavior is outrageous. In any other democratic country, Lee would've been removed.

President Trump says Biden "is a vicious person.. Don't feel sorry (for his cancer), he hurt a lot of people, I don't feel sorry for him"

Classy

I repeat again, the MAGA Minnesota assassin who murdered a Democratic lawmaker and her husband as well as tried to murder other Democratic lawmakers was radicalized by the hateful rhetoric/lies from the orange felon and Fox Propaganda. More blood on their hands.

Classic MAGA hypocrisy.

Netanyahu began this war with his attack on Iran. In the process, he sabotaged US-Iran negotiations on nuclear issues and assassinated Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator. The US must not be dragged into another illegal Netanyahu war – either militarily or financially.

I’ve just read that Ukrainian monumental and decorative artist Mykhailo Klymchenko was killed while defending Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture, 208 artists have been killed since the start of the full-scale invasion. šŸ“ø Stained glass window and mosaic by Mykhailo Klymchenko

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Agree with Kevin. I think there’s a big chunk of the UK right now- and certainly all of the bits which control institutions- that are in complete denial a) about our ageing population and b) what the policy implications of the political choices they made 2010 to 2024 and indeed since *are*.

Refugees have contributed to the rich tapestry of London—as neighbours, workers, carers, creators, athletes, businesspeople and friends. This Refugee Week, London not only stands strong as a bastion against hate, but shines bright as a beacon of hope and sanctuary.

It’s important to remember that the columnists who revere this weirdo, and the broadcasters who hand her season tickets & free passes galore, also understand nothing of Shakespeare. A truth rarely clearer than when they cite him in defence of ā€˜British values’.