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Communications leadership for nonprofit organizations. Playwright, member @DramatistsGuild. Published short-story writer. Former journalist; ex-editor Associated Press @AP Washington, Chicago. #defenddemocracy #voteblue #LGBTQIA+ ally #fightfascism #resist

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Opinion | Does Trump Risk Turning America Into a Rogue State?

I think this particular train has already left the station.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/o...

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Americans are dying so that Kushner can make money

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Notes on Nationalism | The Orwell Foundation "By β€˜nationalism’ I mean first of all the habit of assuming that human beings can be classified like insects and that whole blocks of millions or tens of millions of people can be confidently labelled...

This essay--like so much of Orwell--stands up well.

"By β€˜nationalism’ I mean the habit of assuming human beings can be classified like insects...[and] of [placing] a single nation beyond good and evil...Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism."

www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-f...

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SEN. @ossoff.senate.gov : "The White House put a video on social media that depicted this war as a video game… When πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ service members are returning in flag-draped coffins, more have lost limbs or suffered brain injuries… it speaks to the moral rot of this administration."

(H/T @atrupar.com )

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If you think he cares about gas prices, housing costs, home electricity costs, inflation, no jobs, troops getting killed, grocery prices, health care costs, or anything else that would improve the lives of most Americans, you are wrong.

13.03.2026 23:34 πŸ‘ 9354 πŸ” 2981 πŸ’¬ 813 πŸ“Œ 199

Trump is sending 2500 marines to the Middle East. He's willing to sacrifice as many of our children as necessary to keep you from talking about the #EpsteinFiles.

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The SAVE America Act is a voter suppression scam. It would take away the rights of working people to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

The Senate must reject this bill.

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This morning Pete Hegseth said "The sooner David Ellison takes over CNN, the better." Ellison may be able to buy CBS News and CNN. Jeff Bezos can buy the Washington Post. But Democracy Docket is not for sale.

Support pro-democracy independent media by signing up now. bit.ly/4qr0jTS

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It’s almost like Putin and Netanyahu control our foreign policy.

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Search-and-rescue crews were β€œflying blind” trying to rescue survivors from deadly tornadoes that hit the Midwest last week.

Why? Because Kristi Noem hadn't approved FEMA’s $200,000 contract with a tornado-tracking tool.

But she had time to spend $220 million on anti-immigrant ads. Priorities.

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I voted for @katmabu.bsky.social officially yesterday, and the fact that these groups are so against her only affirms my decision.

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A man goes into a voting booth ... With early voting winding up and Election Day next Tuesday, a reminder that the most fundamental of American rights, the right to cast a ballot, is un

My column on page two of the Sun-Times today.

Now that I think of it, I should have headlined it, "Vote while you still can."

www.everygoddamnday.com/2026/03/a-ma...

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Trump in 2020: COVID will be over by Easter

Trump in 2026: IRAN War will be over by Easter

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Trump team realizes immigration terror campaign is bad politics The Trump administration has reportedly issued a directive to congressional Republicans to stop speaking about β€œmass deportation.” The edict comes as voters turn away from President Donald Trump ...

Trump team realizes immigration terror campaign is bad politics www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE)
β€’ If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).
β€’ If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember:
β€’ You have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers
β€’ You should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them.
β€’ You can state that you wish to speak with an attorney.
β€’ You are not required to
β€’ Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials
β€’ Sign anything you do not understand.
β€’ If an officer knocks on your door at home:
β€’ You have the right to not open the door.
β€’ ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE
"warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent
β€’ If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby:
β€’ You can move to a safe indoor space
β€’ If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, you can record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witnessβ€” ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation
β€’ DO NOT:
β€’ Post unverified information on social media
β€’ Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way

NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE) β€’ If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693). β€’ If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember: β€’ You have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers β€’ You should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them. β€’ You can state that you wish to speak with an attorney. β€’ You are not required to β€’ Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials β€’ Sign anything you do not understand. β€’ If an officer knocks on your door at home: β€’ You have the right to not open the door. β€’ ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE "warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent β€’ If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby: β€’ You can move to a safe indoor space β€’ If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, you can record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witnessβ€” ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation β€’ DO NOT: β€’ Post unverified information on social media β€’ Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693

There are reports of ICE activity on the north side of Chicago happening now.

Please share so people in the area can be aware and take precautions.

If you’re in the area please come by our office at 7016 N Clark St for ICE whistles.

We protect each other. Chinga la migra.

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Trump's new nuclear nightmare in Iran "This may be the worst planned war in history."

NEW: Trump launched his war supposedly to end the threat that Iran would develop a nuclear weapon. But his war has led to a new nuclear nightmare.

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They either didn't know Iran would shut down the Strait of Hormuz or they knew and didn't have a plan.

Either way - just totally clear they don't give a damn about what this war means for hardworking Americans.

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If his brain were mush it would be an improvement

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We’ve never, ever had this before. A President completely untethered to truth. I mean completely untethered to truth. That’s such a bad thing. But you know what’s even worse? Way, way too many people don’t care. And way too much of the media no longer cares.

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Trump goes to Thomas Massie's district in KY today to campaign against him. Since the key issue on which Massie broke with Trump was Epstein, it raises the question: Will Trump address the Epstein scandal and coverup when he speaks there?

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Sign of cognitive decline #3,007:

Loss of filter for inappropriate languge.

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U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.

Breaking News: The U.S. was responsible for a missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, an ongoing military investigation found. The inquiry said the strike β€” which Iranian officials said killed at least 175 people, most of them children β€” was the result of a targeting mistake.

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Trump's Granddaughter Sparks Backlash With Video About Dragging Secret Service With Her To Go Shopping

Our tax dollars at work.

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It was a lie, not an opinion. A blatant and obvious lie. Something he knew was a lie. And not just another one of the hundreds of lies he tells every day - a lie about the killing of at least 175 people, mostly girls who were attending school. bsky.app/profile/acyn...

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We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. β€œI felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...

Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken.

β€œI felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold.

The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.

(Published Jan. 2026)

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The incompetent, simple-minded atrocity in the White [Supremacy] House is ensuring that Americans will risk revenge killings for generations.

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