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The historian Tacitus describing the type of "law and order" enacted by Nero, circa 55 AD. The more things change, the more they stay the same. In this case, Nero was murdering early Christians, who he labeled as criminals & enemies of the state.

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"a systematic review of medical literature carried out by Physicians for Human Rights identify troubling levels of morbidity and even instances of death caused by these weapons. CIs are inherently indiscriminate and therefore the risk of exposing bystanders" phr.org/our-work/res...

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Every minute in the USA, 32 people experience violence from an immigrant...wait, no, they experience domestic violence. If Trump actually cared about keeping people safe he'd put $ and resources into social safety nets like affordable housing to get away from abusers. Not the performative BS in L.A.

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Jesus. "Noem also asked Hegseth for 'drone surveillance support' as well as weapons and logistics assistance in Los Angeles." This is bad. www.sfchronicle.com/us-world/art...

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#CASA rally: #ICE out of #Baltimore Wed Jun 11 12PM CASA Baltimore center 2706 Pulaski Hwy #StopICE #OccupyICE #Immigration #Jun11 #USProtests #USProtest #Protest #3E

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So true NAMI, so true.

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She was right.

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Average ICE salary is $92K. Eligibility to apply? Pretty simple. There aren't many jobs that pay that much & have such basic entry level qualifications. Bet the $ makes it a little easier for some to rationalize the work. Sources: openpayrolls.com/federal/unit... And www.ice.gov/careers/depo...

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Everything that’s happened over the past six months has been a response to an imaginary crisis. There is no immigrant invasion. No trade crisis. No scientific or governance crisis. Just people completely high off their own supply trying to fundamentally reorder society. None of this had to happen.

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"described sleeping on a cement floor, scant food availability and sharing one open toilet with about 40 others.. 'And there's, like, genuine criminals out there that people aren't giving attention to. They're getting good people that don't deserve to be here,' he said." www.wcvb.com/article/immi...

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ICE crossed a line in LA

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So glad Trump cut funding for cancer cures but funded this massive display of bullshit. Wait, I mean we're paying for it. Your hard earned tax money.

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The Perfume Genius show at 9:30 Club was just wonderful.

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This.

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DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas? LUTNICK: Generally 10% DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8% LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America

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The MAGA Death Budget. They don't care about us. ysph.yale.edu/news-article...

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It's a War on the Poor

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What did the tomato do?!

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"Under this plan, every federal job applicant from GS-5 positions upward must write essays explaining how they would "advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities." Political appointees must approve every hire (in) "executive interviews" that assess "commitment to American ideals"

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Happy pride month ❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Happy Pride! You are seen! You are loved! You deserve good things! You deserve to be happy! You deserve the respect of choosing how people address you!

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Some little dogs #Saturdaysketch #kimberlypencils #dogs

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Maillard Pastries as tasty as ever #bmoreeats

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How many different ways does the GOP have to say, "We don't care if you die," before their voters believe it?

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Reminder: Asylum seeking is legal. Asylum seeking is legal. Asylum seeking is LEGAL. This behavior is cruel:

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Why I deleted my Google maps app and went back to MapQuest. They're still doing the right thing as of 5.30.25. ✔️ #maps

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Backyard visitor. #wildBaltimore

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"He told CBS News that when Mr. Trump issued 1,500 pardons to the suspected and convicted rioters when he took office, it "was probably one of my worst days in this job." www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol...

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If I had to describe refinishing a softwood floor in one word, it would be: Splinters.

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Donald Trump has increased his wealth by an average of $22.48 million every day since his inauguration. He’s cutting healthcare for people making $7.25 per hour, and giving tax breaks to him and his friends. This isn’t “America First,” — it’s “Trump First, America Last.”

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Basho.

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Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is a day to honor and mourn fallen military service members. NPR readers share stories of the loved ones they've lost.

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“When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” —Sinclair Lewis

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