Marcia J Sargent
@wingwife.bsky.social
A Marine fighter pilot’s wife when they still had fun and damned the consequences. Writer. Retired teacher. Philosophy major. Autodidact history buff.
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Marcia J Sargent
@wingwife.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Honor those who are serving or have served and are still on this earth. Veterans and military. Those who guard the gates of heaven, we honor on Memorial Day—though we miss them and remember them always!
How Trump Directed Tax Dollars to Ads Praising Him www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: How Trump Directed Tax Dollars to Ads Praising Him
President Trump personally directed the use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency, according to people familiar with the matter. Our White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman, explains.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
How Trump Directed Tax Dollars to Ads Praising Him www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
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Heat is killing Texas prisoners, and state leaders won’t shell out for AC.
The system for choosing who gets a “cool bed” is “arbitrary, inadequate, and ineffective,” a judge ruled.
The system for choosing who gets a “cool bed” is “arbitrary, inadequate, and ineffective,” a judge ruled.
Heat is killing Texas prisoners, and state leaders won’t shell out for AC
The system for choosing who gets a “cool bed" is “arbitrary, inadequate, and ineffective,” a judge ruled.
www.motherjones.com
September 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Heat is killing Texas prisoners, and state leaders won’t shell out for AC.
The system for choosing who gets a “cool bed” is “arbitrary, inadequate, and ineffective,” a judge ruled.
The system for choosing who gets a “cool bed” is “arbitrary, inadequate, and ineffective,” a judge ruled.
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September 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Inside the Battle to Save One Pioneering General From Hegseth’s Purge www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge (Gift Article)
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
www.nytimes.com
September 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Inside the Battle to Save One Pioneering General From Hegseth’s Purge www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/u...
Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa (Gift Article)
The Trump administration has deported thousands of immigrants to countries where they have no ties. Dozens were on the latest flight, to the Central African Republic.
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/u...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Limits www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Limits (Gift Article)
The justices have been asked to weigh in again on the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail voting — this time on whether the plans violate the Constitution.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Limits www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
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Fabian Schmidt, a legal resident and green card holder who was detained at Logan, is now free after two months in an ICE detention facility. He speaks to GBH News in his first interview after his release: bit.ly/43dt8cH
Fabian Schmidt speaks out for the first time since his detention
The green card holder, originally from Germany, plans to pursue legal action for 'dehumanizing' ordeal.
bit.ly
May 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Fabian Schmidt, a legal resident and green card holder who was detained at Logan, is now free after two months in an ICE detention facility. He speaks to GBH News in his first interview after his release: bit.ly/43dt8cH
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Irish born Santa Cruz permanent resident (green card) holder Cliona Ward, 54,
was held at SFO customs on returning with her stepfather from abroad. She had several drug possession charges expunged by the state from 20 years ago, but Customs detained her anyway.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/f...
was held at SFO customs on returning with her stepfather from abroad. She had several drug possession charges expunged by the state from 20 years ago, but Customs detained her anyway.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/f...
Family speaks out after Santa Cruz woman and green card holder detained by Customs at SFO
A Santa Cruz woman who is a permanent resident is currently in a legal limbo.
www.nbcbayarea.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Irish born Santa Cruz permanent resident (green card) holder Cliona Ward, 54,
was held at SFO customs on returning with her stepfather from abroad. She had several drug possession charges expunged by the state from 20 years ago, but Customs detained her anyway.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/f...
was held at SFO customs on returning with her stepfather from abroad. She had several drug possession charges expunged by the state from 20 years ago, but Customs detained her anyway.
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/f...
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Trump’s ICE has detained a Washington State legal permanent resident returning from vacation who has lived in the U.S. for 28 years.
These attacks on those with legal status are unacceptable and must stop. Release Maximo Londonio NOW.
www.newsweek.com/maximo-londo...
These attacks on those with legal status are unacceptable and must stop. Release Maximo Londonio NOW.
www.newsweek.com/maximo-londo...
Green card holder who came to US as young child detained returning to US
Maximo Londonio, 42, was detained by immigration officers in Seattle last week.
www.newsweek.com
May 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Trump’s ICE has detained a Washington State legal permanent resident returning from vacation who has lived in the U.S. for 28 years.
These attacks on those with legal status are unacceptable and must stop. Release Maximo Londonio NOW.
www.newsweek.com/maximo-londo...
These attacks on those with legal status are unacceptable and must stop. Release Maximo Londonio NOW.
www.newsweek.com/maximo-londo...
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"If the Constitution doesn't apply to somebody who's lived in this country for 35 years and is a green-card holder... the Constitution doesn't apply to anybody who's been in this country for less time than him," said an attorney representing the scientist.
www.commondreams.org/news/korean-...
www.commondreams.org/news/korean-...
Korean Scientist With Green Card Detained for a Week and Denied Access to His Lawyer | Common Dreams
U.S. legal resident detained without explanation for a week, denied legal representation.
www.commondreams.org
July 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
"If the Constitution doesn't apply to somebody who's lived in this country for 35 years and is a green-card holder... the Constitution doesn't apply to anybody who's been in this country for less time than him," said an attorney representing the scientist.
www.commondreams.org/news/korean-...
www.commondreams.org/news/korean-...
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A Korean-born researcher and longtime U.S. legal permanent resident has spent the past week detained by immigration officials at the San Francisco International Airport without explanation and has been denied access to an attorney, according to his lawyer.
Scientist on green card detained for a week without explanation, lawyer says
A Korean citizen studying in Texas on a green card was detained in San Francisco after a trip overseas. His lawyer says authorities won’t give a reason.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A Korean-born researcher and longtime U.S. legal permanent resident has spent the past week detained by immigration officials at the San Francisco International Airport without explanation and has been denied access to an attorney, according to his lawyer.
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More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant youth remain at risk of losing their legal representation, one month after the Trump administration ended a federal contract with an organization that provided legal services to them, advocates and attorneys said Tuesday, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
Legal aid for immigrant kids remains in question after Trump administration pulls contract • West Virginia Watch
More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant youth remain at risk of losing their legal representation, advocates and attorneys said Tuesday.
westvirginiawatch.com
September 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
More than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant youth remain at risk of losing their legal representation, one month after the Trump administration ended a federal contract with an organization that provided legal services to them, advocates and attorneys said Tuesday, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
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‘Unforgiving’ new USPS portal could reject 10,000 mail ballots due to a single error, whistleblower warns www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Unforgiving’ new USPS portal could reject 10,000 mail ballots due to a single error, whistleblower warns
An anonymous whistleblower warned how "potentially millions" of voters could be disenfranchised under a rushed USPS portal.
www.democracydocket.com
September 1, 2026 at 8:48 PM
‘Unforgiving’ new USPS portal could reject 10,000 mail ballots due to a single error, whistleblower warns www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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WOW!
JD VANCE: “We’re about to celebrate the 25th year” of 9/11.
Sir, the word is COMMEMORATE. Nobody’s celebrating 9/11.
JD VANCE: “We’re about to celebrate the 25th year” of 9/11.
Sir, the word is COMMEMORATE. Nobody’s celebrating 9/11.
August 31, 2026 at 7:22 PM
WOW!
JD VANCE: “We’re about to celebrate the 25th year” of 9/11.
Sir, the word is COMMEMORATE. Nobody’s celebrating 9/11.
JD VANCE: “We’re about to celebrate the 25th year” of 9/11.
Sir, the word is COMMEMORATE. Nobody’s celebrating 9/11.
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I just did and downloaded Mapquest instead. They refuse to make the change.
September 1, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I just did and downloaded Mapquest instead. They refuse to make the change.
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I’m deleting Google Maps now, fuck them
August 31, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I’m deleting Google Maps now, fuck them
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😃 Good news everybody❣️
MapQuest's app surges to No. 1 in Navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario | TechCrunch
MapQuest is getting an unexpected boost from its decision to defy President Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario.
techcrunch.com
August 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM
😃 Good news everybody❣️
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Haha, a more fitting logo for Google.
August 31, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Haha, a more fitting logo for Google.
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Medicare for All is the guarantee of healthcare from cradle to grave—without premiums, copays, or deductibles. That’s it. Pass it.
September 1, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Medicare for All is the guarantee of healthcare from cradle to grave—without premiums, copays, or deductibles. That’s it. Pass it.
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