jron

jron

@jronc.bsky.social

ATL enjoy the city, share a coffee, protect trans kids, and never listen to anyone John Brown would’ve shot

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“Trump's order specifies that someone wouldn't be entitled to birthright if their mother was on a temporary visa ‒ like the student visa Harris' mother was on at the time of her birth ‒ and their father wasn't a citizen, as hers wasn't.”

Don’t be fooled that this order is only about people “sneaking in” to the country. It’s designed to target people here legally as well. And designed to target specific political opponents.

“Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship may have been designed explicitly against his November rival for the presidency, former Vice President Kamala Harris.”

“David Bier, of the Libertarian Cato Institute, posted on X the day Trump signed the order: "As I predicted, Trump's birthright citizenship EO includes a Kamala Harris clause, specifically designed to deny the legitimacy of her US citizenship as the child of someone with a temporary status."”

Sitting here at the coffee shop watching a freight train pass by. Solar panels installed on the two diesel engine, but hauling about 50 open coal hoppers. That black stone is beautiful when it sparkles in the sunlight.

Saw a 9-3 Viggen this weekend. Mint stock condition. Steel gray. The car that forced GM to make the Corvette faster. Still one of the prettiest attainable cars ever produced.

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The assassin posed as law enforcement. As we can no longer tell the difference between civilians and law enforcement thanks to the ICE, I would expect the reforms to start regarding officers having to stop hiding their faces and clearly identify themselves. That won't happen but one can dream.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"

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I am heartbroken beyond words that Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark have died in a violent and politically motivated shooting. Melissa was an exceptional public servant. She was smart and funny and so dedicated to making Minnesota work better for all of us.

One thing we tend to forget about the Kent State shootings is that more people blamed the protesters for getting shot than blamed having the National Guard deployed in the first place. (My depressing thought of the day)

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They’re skipping the whole “confirm they’re here illegally” part. My family and I got no due process when they put us inside a Japanese American internment camp for years because we looked like the enemy.

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ICE officer put notes in deportees files saying man didn’t mind being deported. But somehow there is no record of this officer and they can’t find him. “Software Error” my ass. They can just write whatever they want. #unmaskice #proofoflifeCECOT #resist

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Replying to @cwebbonline.com

Crockett’s not just a “younger option.” She’s a civil rights attorney, current Vice Ranking Member & she’s already torching GOP disinfo on live TV, podcasts & social. Lynch says the job “won’t be run in the press.” - Sir… have you seen Oversight? Give the gavel to the one already doing the job! 3.

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doing some reading on conservatives' long love affair with foreign authoritarians and one thing i'm struck by is their credulity and gullibility. you see this now with orban: "serious" conservatives hailing orban as an illiberal leader, while actual Hungarians are like "this guy is a two-bit thief"

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Trump accepted millions of dollars from the government of Qatar through deals involving his private businesses and foreign-controlled investment funds. This was even before the jumbo jet. Let’s call this what it is: a bribe. These payments directly violate U.S. laws and constitutional provisions.

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DOGE took control of the FAA, fired hundreds of air traffic employees—and then our air traffic control system mysteriously started shitting itself. Probably just a coincidence!

The Denver Post@denverpost.com

Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7.

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Accepting such gifts is, of course, unconstitutional under the emoluments clause, and an impeachable offense. We’ve just totally normalized the fact the Rs only exist to protect themselves from consequences.

Adam Kinzinger@adamkinzinger.substack.com

Trump’s family has turned the White House into a cash machine, cutting billion-dollar deals with foreign governments and collecting luxury perks. Time for a reckoning. adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/the-400-mi...

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“We are heartbroken to announce we have to cancel our upcoming European tour,” wrote Texas psych-rockers Lord Buffalo. “Our drummer, Yamal Said, who is a Mexican citizen & lawful permanent resident of the US, was forcibly removed from our flight to Europe by CBP at Dallas/Fort Worth Int’l Airport.”

vice.comLord Buffalo Cancels European Tour After Drummer Detained by U.S. Border PatrolLord Buffalo have been forced to cancel their planned European tour after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol detained their drummer, Yamal Said.

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🧵1 A 12-year-old boy was left alone on a street corner after “ICE” agents arrested the adult he was with in Waltham, MA. They just drove away and left him. A child. On the sidewalk. Like trash. THIS is the face of our immigration system. Cruel. Inhumane. Indefensible. #OnYourSide @cbsnews.com

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I appreciate that @chrismurphyct.bsky.social is putting the corruption front and center. Trump’s turning foreign policy into a cash grab for himself and his cronies—and we need voices on the Senate floor willing to call it what it is and fight back. Keep going. We’ve got your back. HAPPENING NOW👇🏾

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Democrats have been saying it for months And here it is-in black and white for all to see Republicans want to cut $715 billion from Medicaid Ripping away insurance from 13.7 million Americans Just to give billionaires like Elon Musk another tax break Don't Mess With Medicaid

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Michelle Lujan Grisham on the Republican push to cut Medicaid: "It is a disaster, and people will die. Children will die."

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Sean Duffy: "We're all been reporting and seeing what's happening at Newark airport. And I think it's clear that the blame belongs with the last administration."