People of Illinois, we need your help. Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka. I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws. Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”

The Trump admin has announced sweeping measures to expand coal production on public lands. It intends to open 13.1 million acres of public land for coal leasing, significantly loosen the royalty rates that mining companies pay, and allocate large sums toward existing coal-fired power plants.

SAN ANTONIO TEXAS TX ICE / DHS BIG DOG MASSACRE, SOME OF THEIR OWNERS WERE KIDNAPPED AND NEVER CAME BACK HOME AFTER WORK. 52 DOGS WERE EXECUTED THIS WEEK. SEPTEMBER 15-20 2025. SAN ANTONIO EXECUTES 3 OR 4 CATS FOR EACH DOG. HOUSTON AUSTIN EL PASO DALLAS

URGENT BREAKING: United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Erik Siebert just resigned after Trump said he wanted him out, following his refusal to indict Letitia James. Note: He was appointed by Trump. This is what “going after your political opponents” really looks like MAGA.

Class reunion next weekend. Some of my table decor which I harvested all summer. Nigella damascena, Craspedia, strawflower, some unknown native plant.

Late night hosts criticizing the president isn’t new. Having a thin-skinned dictator wannabe who can’t take it is.

Jerry wanted you /us to hear this FROM HIM‼️

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Between the purge of late night comedians, Trump allies buying up TV networks, Hollywood studios and social media platforms, and news organizations getting slapped with multi-billion dollar lawsuits, there is a full-court press to dismantle the information systems propping up American democracy

Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.

In a Senate hearing, former CDC director Susan Monarez said RFK Jr. told her not to speak with members of Congress.

The Russian opposition leader died at a penal colony in 2024.

I cannot stress enough how the last three paragraphs of this piece are exactly why Coates voice is so important right now.

2nd post for Celery Salt not on euth command! He is close 2NJ where Cory Booker is a Senator- he’s trying so hard 2b brave but he’s scared&now going 2die! FOSTERS NY NJ CT NH NE RI VT DC DE VA PA DC MD FOOD/vet/transport provided! Just save this gentle boy! PLS REPOST! #nycacc #robertredford

JFC. HOW is this our country now? NO!!!

Since we can all just pick and choose who we want to die.. can yall go first? especially the 🦝 I’m asking for the country

Both of the co-founders of Turning Point USA died from things that were preventable, but which they mocked and urged this nation to ignore. Bill Montgomery was killed in 2020 by COVID and Charlie Kirk was killed in 2025 by gun violence.

We have a bit of a natural experiment here. Compare the tone, quantity and duration of Charlie Kirk coverage with that of the two Dem lawmakers gunned down in their homes in Minnesota 6 months ago. May be revealing.

Full YouGov article about Americans' views of Trump's age and health: today.yougov.com/politics/art...

Wisconsin biologist is among those fired by EPA after signing dissent letter Superior resident Alexander Cole was one of at least 2 people fired from the EPA lab in Duluth www.wpr.org/news/wiscons... #WiResists #wipolitics

What country is this again? 🇺🇸

Please, please, please...🎃🎃🎃

This is a list of Republican women in Congress who haven't signed the Epstein petition. They'd rather protect pedophiles & their enablers than stand alongside victims in solidarity.

“Funny how the ‘good guy with a gun’ never shows up when tyranny threatens democracy—but AR-15s are always there when kids are in classrooms. Maybe the Second Amendment isn’t protecting freedom, just enabling tragedy.”

Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda: "The worst part is that the government is still in possession right now of documents & information that could help me remember and get over all of this maybe, and help me heal. They have documents w/ my name on them that were confiscated from Jeffrey Epstein's house"

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., the vice chair of the Intelligence Committee, says he was denied a meeting with career intelligence workers because Laura Loomer objected.

im literally shaking. just got back from the store, where a masked man in a big coat grabbed me by the arm. he said: "listen here suit man. you didn't clock nuttin on the boss' sleeves, see? button that yap or you’ll get yourself fitted for cement shoes, capisce?” then he disappeared into the fog.

Made this throw quilt for when I recover from shoulder replacement surgery next month. #quilt

11/ What can you do? Go call your member of Congress. Ask them to get briefed. Ask for oversight. And on a personal level? Apple's Lockdown Mode & Android Advanced Protection both offer some serious security benefits but neither is a silver bullet..

Chicago, on the eve of occupation. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

In an effort to corral support for his threats to send military forces to Chicago, President Donald Trump said that “African American ladies, beautiful ladies” are “screaming” for him to come to Chicago. So, we thought: let’s ask them. youtube.com/shorts/8I4Ys...

Stunning footage of a rare dark coloured deer, with estimates suggesting they make up less than 1% of all deer.

With federal agents reportedly set to use the Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago as their jumping-off point for an upcoming blitz in Chicago, immigrant advocates gathered nearby Friday to urge people to prepare for the looming threat.

The Independent has identified Eric Lendrum as the DHS PR officer responsible for a relentless flood of social media posts on DHS pages using Nazis memes, slogans and images. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Masked Border Protection agents open fire on family's truck after smashing its windows

She runs a large anti-ICE TikTok account—now agents caught on livestream targeting her in violent arrest. Agents drag her out of Tesla & throw her on ground where she lay unresponsive—then rushed by ambulance to hospital. She is well-known to ICE as community activist who films raids Los Angeles.

I think Newsom should challenge Trump to a game of golf. And during the game, he should just carry the ball to the green and drop it into the hole. Claim the championship and make fun of Trump for being a loser.

⚡️'Alaska opposes tyranny!' — Pro-Ukraine rally planned ahead of Trump-Putin summit in US. The rally, scheduled for Aug. 14 in Anchorage, is being held to protest the "presence of an international war criminal" and as a show of solidarity with Ukraine, Stand Up Alaska said.

Trump would rather be feared than liked.

This is also what happens when there is virtually no accountability/oversight. You can do whatever you want. Arrest whomever you want. Disappear money, people…

Alma Bowman. Free her...NOW!

WU-TANG FOREVER 👐🏽

Can’t leave the UP without enjoying a pasty. Jean Kay’s Pasty’s Iron Mountain. #906life

I AM SHRIEKING 💀🤣 Forget the statue at City Hall, this guy is the *real* Spirit of Detroit. 🫡

Forget those Democratic emails begging for money. THIS is a race we can win and do so much to protect our country's sacred lands, national forests and public wilderness. I want Jonathan Nez to win with every fiber of my being. This one is personal:

Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com

A para at my school has to move and needs a new safe home for her boy Percy. He is 4, neutered, front paw declawed (I know, not good), indoor only. He is currently an only cat, but I’m sure with slow and gentle introduction he could handle a sibling. He lives in Nebraska.