Arlene
@asireno.bsky.social
Artist (oils, acrylic and watercolor), lover of Science Fiction and all space exploration, Crocheter.
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In Alligator Alcatraz, detainees were forced into small outdoor cages for hours at a time.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
September 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
In Alligator Alcatraz, detainees were forced into small outdoor cages for hours at a time.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
In Camp East Montana, detainees report beatings from guards and denial of medical care.
In Delaney Hall, detainees report unsafe drinking water and retaliatory abuse for speaking up.
Unimaginable cruelty.
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Countless members of Congress have yet to hold a single public town hall.
In the 119th Congress alone, I've held 28 town halls —and over 100 since I was first elected.
EVERY Member of Congress should hold monthly town halls. I'm introducing a bill to require the same.
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In the 119th Congress alone, I've held 28 town halls —and over 100 since I was first elected.
EVERY Member of Congress should hold monthly town halls. I'm introducing a bill to require the same.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Countless members of Congress have yet to hold a single public town hall.
In the 119th Congress alone, I've held 28 town halls —and over 100 since I was first elected.
EVERY Member of Congress should hold monthly town halls. I'm introducing a bill to require the same.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
In the 119th Congress alone, I've held 28 town halls —and over 100 since I was first elected.
EVERY Member of Congress should hold monthly town halls. I'm introducing a bill to require the same.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
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My response to Prime's union-busting tactics at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The company has suspended several nurses for standing up and demanding patients and nurses are put before profits.
September 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
My response to Prime's union-busting tactics at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The company has suspended several nurses for standing up and demanding patients and nurses are put before profits.
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Two American teens were on their way to enlist in the Marines and serve their country, only to have their basic human rights violated. They were pepper sprayed, physically assaulted, and detained for 8 hours for the “crime” of filming ICE agents as they detained parents outside of a school.
September 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Two American teens were on their way to enlist in the Marines and serve their country, only to have their basic human rights violated. They were pepper sprayed, physically assaulted, and detained for 8 hours for the “crime” of filming ICE agents as they detained parents outside of a school.
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this is starting to feel like groundhog day www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
Judge bars Kennedy Center from adding Trump’s name to building again
The center’s Board of Trustees is also set to consider a proposal to shut down the building for renovations.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
this is starting to feel like groundhog day www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
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Lawsuits describing delays in care in states that have banned abortion set us down another potential path.
When we compared ectopic pregnancy death rates between states that implemented strict abortion bans after Dobbs and those that did not ban abortion, we saw a growing divide.
When we compared ectopic pregnancy death rates between states that implemented strict abortion bans after Dobbs and those that did not ban abortion, we saw a growing divide.
September 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Lawsuits describing delays in care in states that have banned abortion set us down another potential path.
When we compared ectopic pregnancy death rates between states that implemented strict abortion bans after Dobbs and those that did not ban abortion, we saw a growing divide.
When we compared ectopic pregnancy death rates between states that implemented strict abortion bans after Dobbs and those that did not ban abortion, we saw a growing divide.
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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie reads articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth.
About. Damn. Time.
About. Damn. Time.
September 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie reads articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth.
About. Damn. Time.
About. Damn. Time.
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NEW: Trump’s pick for a tiny federal agency that advises Congress and the president on Arctic research policy is a MAGA venture capitalist with no science background.
The job put him on a global stage, where he’s pushed for closer ties with Russia.
www.propublica.org/article/thom...
The job put him on a global stage, where he’s pushed for closer ties with Russia.
www.propublica.org/article/thom...
How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser
As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...
www.propublica.org
September 15, 2026 at 12:54 PM
NEW: Trump’s pick for a tiny federal agency that advises Congress and the president on Arctic research policy is a MAGA venture capitalist with no science background.
The job put him on a global stage, where he’s pushed for closer ties with Russia.
www.propublica.org/article/thom...
The job put him on a global stage, where he’s pushed for closer ties with Russia.
www.propublica.org/article/thom...
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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
September 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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House Republicans have cancelled votes for the next two months.
The next scheduled vote after this Thursday?
November 9th. Seriously.
The next scheduled vote after this Thursday?
November 9th. Seriously.
September 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM
House Republicans have cancelled votes for the next two months.
The next scheduled vote after this Thursday?
November 9th. Seriously.
The next scheduled vote after this Thursday?
November 9th. Seriously.
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"For kids to lose that benefit is really devastating," said Priya Fielding-Singh, director of policy and programs at George Washington University's Global Food Institute. https://to.pbs.org/4dwuKEf
More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Experts say that the drop is a cause for worry, and that it’s unlikely that the need for food assistance has dropped.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
"For kids to lose that benefit is really devastating," said Priya Fielding-Singh, director of policy and programs at George Washington University's Global Food Institute. https://to.pbs.org/4dwuKEf
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After losing a Supreme Court ruling that would have restricted voting by mail, Trump called mail-in voting “corrupt” and will allow Democrats to cheat. Pants on Fire! Fraud happens sporadically, but not enough to change a statewide or national election. buff.ly/XxHGCJt
Trump equated mail-in voting with cheating. That’s absurd
President Donald Trump voted by mail in a special election in Florida, the same month he said voting this way equals cheating. Studies say mail voting fraud is rare. Trump wants the SAVE America Act…
politifact.com
September 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
After losing a Supreme Court ruling that would have restricted voting by mail, Trump called mail-in voting “corrupt” and will allow Democrats to cheat. Pants on Fire! Fraud happens sporadically, but not enough to change a statewide or national election. buff.ly/XxHGCJt
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Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) tried and failed to force voters to use a gerrymandered map for the upcoming midterm elections. Now, several voters are demanding he pay $80 million in damages. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Missouri voters seek $80 million in damages after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ redistricting debacle
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) tried and failed to force voters to use a gerrymandered map for the upcoming midterm elections. Now, several voters are demanding he pay $80 million in da...
www.democracydocket.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) tried and failed to force voters to use a gerrymandered map for the upcoming midterm elections. Now, several voters are demanding he pay $80 million in damages. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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🚨BREAKING: Supreme Court REJECTS Department of Justice effort to restore U.S. Postal Service mail-in voting rule.
A huge victory for voting rights and free and fair elections. A defeat for Trump and his scheme to rig the elections. www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-...
A huge victory for voting rights and free and fair elections. A defeat for Trump and his scheme to rig the elections. www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-...
🚨 State of California et al v. United States Postal Service et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:04 AM
🚨BREAKING: Supreme Court REJECTS Department of Justice effort to restore U.S. Postal Service mail-in voting rule.
A huge victory for voting rights and free and fair elections. A defeat for Trump and his scheme to rig the elections. www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-...
A huge victory for voting rights and free and fair elections. A defeat for Trump and his scheme to rig the elections. www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-...
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BREAKING:
The Supreme Court has DENIED the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict mail ballots in the upcoming midterm election!
House Democrats fought against this unconstitutional attempt every step of the way.
The constitution will prevail.
The Supreme Court has DENIED the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict mail ballots in the upcoming midterm election!
House Democrats fought against this unconstitutional attempt every step of the way.
The constitution will prevail.
September 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
BREAKING:
The Supreme Court has DENIED the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict mail ballots in the upcoming midterm election!
House Democrats fought against this unconstitutional attempt every step of the way.
The constitution will prevail.
The Supreme Court has DENIED the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict mail ballots in the upcoming midterm election!
House Democrats fought against this unconstitutional attempt every step of the way.
The constitution will prevail.
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Some Russians have left the country or are contemplating a move amid recent Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia and persistent rumors of a coming mobilization of troops for the 4 1/2-year-old war. https://to.pbs.org/4gTjEvt
Some Russians flee country, citing Ukraine war draft fears and loss of freedoms
Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms.
www.pbs.org
September 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Some Russians have left the country or are contemplating a move amid recent Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia and persistent rumors of a coming mobilization of troops for the 4 1/2-year-old war. https://to.pbs.org/4gTjEvt
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The crowd erupts in chants of "Shame on you!" as Roger Marshall tries to explain why he sued 700 of his patients, leading to 81 arrests:
September 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
The crowd erupts in chants of "Shame on you!" as Roger Marshall tries to explain why he sued 700 of his patients, leading to 81 arrests:
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An ad from Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds says Democratic nominee David Jolly wants to raise taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. This distorts Jolly’s position and omits that Florida has no state income tax.
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David Jolly wants to raise taxes? Donalds’ ad distorts facts
An ad from Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds says Democratic nominee David Jolly wants to raise taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. This distorts Jolly’s position and…
politifact.com
September 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
An ad from Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds says Democratic nominee David Jolly wants to raise taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security. This distorts Jolly’s position and omits that Florida has no state income tax.
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
September 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
Big Tech buys off Congress. No action on AI safety.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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I am still 26 subscribers short of my goal. Still several hours to go.
September 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
I am still 26 subscribers short of my goal. Still several hours to go.
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This is a stunning, persuasive, and utterly vital piece of work. I can't recommend it highly enough.
How to Dismantle a Dictatorship
Practical guide to organized resistance based on real movements. Explains how to coordinate, challenge power, and overthrow authoritarians through strategy, discipline, and collective action. #3E #GoodvsEvil #toolkit
mustread.press/how-to-disma...
Practical guide to organized resistance based on real movements. Explains how to coordinate, challenge power, and overthrow authoritarians through strategy, discipline, and collective action. #3E #GoodvsEvil #toolkit
mustread.press/how-to-disma...
How To Dismantle A Dictatorship by Heather Marsh
How to Dismantle a Dictatorship by Heather Marsh explores how authoritarian power structures rise—and how they fall. Marsh explains that no dictatorship survives on one leader’s will alone, but thr…
mustread.press
January 26, 2026 at 1:17 PM
This is a stunning, persuasive, and utterly vital piece of work. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Two months ago today, Johan Sebastián Guerrero was murdered by ICE in Biddeford.
Susan Collins voted to give ICE $70 billion a month before his killing.
ICE needs to be abolished, full stop.
Susan Collins voted to give ICE $70 billion a month before his killing.
ICE needs to be abolished, full stop.
September 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Two months ago today, Johan Sebastián Guerrero was murdered by ICE in Biddeford.
Susan Collins voted to give ICE $70 billion a month before his killing.
ICE needs to be abolished, full stop.
Susan Collins voted to give ICE $70 billion a month before his killing.
ICE needs to be abolished, full stop.