William Squires

William Squires

@squires3751.bsky.social

Classical music, chess, Dungeons & Dragons, and model railroads. 😀

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Right to repair: help defeat H.R. 7389!! If you care about your right to repair your own vehicle or take it to a shop of your choice, or if you’re an independent repair shop, then let your representatives know this sux!!

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People want to have their basic needs met. They want to be paid a living wage. They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives. They do not want Venezuela. They do not want Greenland. They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.

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Republicans only care about “following the rules” when they can weaponize them. But the second it cuts both ways, they go mute. Pam Bondi and the DOJ have failed to comply with the subpoena and discharge petition — and y’all have nothing but excuses for them.

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For far too long, the federal government has operated immigration flights without full transparency. These ghost flights are tearing families apart, leaving loved ones in the dark, and giving immigration agencies free rein to act without oversight, transparency, and justice.

Add your name to the petition demanding Congress pass legislation requiring all immigration agents to clearly display their agency and name or badge number—just like other local law enforcement are required to do. sign.moveon.org/petitions/un...

sign.moveon.orgTell Congress: Unmask ICE!Add your name to the petition demanding Congress pass legislation requiring all immigration agents to clearly display their agency and name or badge number—just like other local law enforcement are re...

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The concentration of wealth in the hands of an elite few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy. When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, the American people don't have a voice. The result is demagoguery and corruption.

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LAST CHANCE: Proponents of the anti-voter SAVE Act are pressuring the Election Assistance Commission to require documents like a passport in order to register to vote. Tell the Commission: Don’t make it harder for Americans to cast a ballot bit.ly/4ngSyyl

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UPDATE: After facing immense legal pressure from our plaintiffs, USCIS is walking back parts of its policy to add a new $100,000 fee on H1-B visa petitions. This is a win for workers in America and a step in our case toward striking down this harmful “Innovation Ban” in its entirety.

Democracy Forward@democracyforward.org

BREAKING: We’re suing to stop President Trump’s latest anti-immigration stunt that slapped a $100,000 price tag on every H-1B visa application. This innovation ban has thrown U.S. employers that rely on H-1B to hire engineers, teachers, and doctors into chaos. This abuse of power must stop.

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The lesson of history is that tyrants cannot be appeased. Appeasement only feeds their insatiable hunger for power. Kudos to these universities for standing up to Trump's demands.

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

That’s seven. @reuters.com www.reuters.com/world/us/uni...

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Yet again, we’re seeing that when confronted by the people in court, the Trump-Vance admin backs off. But partial retreats aren't enough. We've stopped President Trump's abuses before, and we'll do it again until this entire policy is struck down. democracyforward.org/updates/h1b-...

democracyforward.orgFacing Litigation, Trump-Vance Administration Weakens their “Innovation Ban” in Major H-1B Win for Workers in America - Democracy Forward

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Ben Meiselas calls on those with standing to act: seek an injunction to halt Trump’s White House ballroom. Argue fraud—Trump claimed he’d pay and not alter the structure—and use the damage to the East Wing as the emergency basis. Demand discovery now.

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The Pentagon’s new press policy bars journalists from reporting anything that hasn’t been approved by the Trump regime. The NYT, Washington Post, Atlantic, and NPR are refusing to sign the agreement. Kudos to the media outlets standing up to this blatant authoritarianism.

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As Hispanic Heritage Month wraps during a turbulent time in our nation's history, we remain in solidarity w/ the incredible Hispanic and Latino leaders, community members, & everyday heroes who contribute so much to our country. We'll continue fighting for a bold democracy that works for all of us.

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Republicans worked around the clock to cut taxes for billionaires. But they won’t even show up to work to stop your health insurance premiums from doubling. Unacceptable.

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Trump claims ICE’s reign of terror in Chicago is targeting the “worst of the worst.” But out of the 1,000 undocumented immigrants that have swept up, the agency has only cited 10 men with a criminal background. Don’t believe his lies for a second. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...

msnbc.comTrump says migrants drive violent crime in Illinois. But ICE can’t find many violent criminals.Masked ICE agents and other federal forces showed up in Chicago to go after gangsters. Instead, they keep catching people who are just living their lives.

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In twelve days, New Yorkers will begin to cast their ballots and face a stark choice. A choice between democracy and oligarchy. Between a city you can afford or more of the same. Between the hope of a brighter future or a broken past. We will choose the future.

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When you hear about Big Tech companies lobbying the federal government to stifle AI regulation in the states, this is one reason why.

More Perfect Union@moreperfectunion.bsky.social

California has now banned algorithmic price fixing. The state has outlawed the practice of landlords colluding to raise prices using rental software and AI. This is a huge victory for renters in the biggest state in the country.

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You can joke about Pam Bondi’s ridiculous unprofessionalism all you want, but I’m deeply shocked by it: She acts as if she fears absolutely no consequences, convinced that there will be no more political power transfers. — This should shake everyone to their core.

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If Tom Homan did nothing wrong, the Department of Justice should have no issue releasing the Homan files and the video of the alleged bribery to clear this up. And while they’re at it, go ahead and release the Epstein files and clear Trump’s name. Shouldn’t be hard!

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What’s more astonishing: 1) that the president clearly believes, and repeatedly suggests, that asylum seekers are people from mental asylums, or 2) that no journalist has ever challenged him on this and no mainstream media outlets have done any deep dives on this story?

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"Homan indicated he would facilitate securing contracts for them in exchange for money once he was in office... "On Sept. 20, 2024, with hidden cameras recording the scene at a meeting spot in Texas, Homan accepted $50,000 in bills..." www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...

msnbc.comTom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.

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Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion. Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.

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President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee. "This is about taking away our power, targeting and attacking Black-led majority cities and destroying our democracy for their own political gain," says Tennessee state representative @justinjpearson.bsky.social