Jessica Schafroth
@jess-schafroth.bsky.social
VP @ Malkin & Ross, hiker, chaos coordinator
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Darializa Chevalier, the fair and square winner of a primary in New York, has "no place to be serving in Congress," and blasts Bernie Sanders as a "socialist communist"
Very dark stuff coming from a supposedly nonpartisan agency head
Very dark stuff coming from a supposedly nonpartisan agency head
July 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Darializa Chevalier, the fair and square winner of a primary in New York, has "no place to be serving in Congress," and blasts Bernie Sanders as a "socialist communist"
Very dark stuff coming from a supposedly nonpartisan agency head
Very dark stuff coming from a supposedly nonpartisan agency head
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The Supreme Court will NOT reconsider a grant of qualified immunity to prison guards who pepper sprayed an inmate on a hunger strike then stripped him naked and locked him in a freezing cold cell for 23 hours. The three liberals dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
June 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM
The Supreme Court will NOT reconsider a grant of qualified immunity to prison guards who pepper sprayed an inmate on a hunger strike then stripped him naked and locked him in a freezing cold cell for 23 hours. The three liberals dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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WOW. The New Jersey AG has charged an Essex County Prosecutor’s Office sergeant for allegedly stealing a photojournalist’s camera equipment while the journo was at a hospital being treated for injuries she suffered outside Delaney Hall.
The bag had an air tag and was tracked to the cop's house.
The bag had an air tag and was tracked to the cop's house.
Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Allegedly Steals Injured Journalist’s Camera Bag and Equipment During Delaney Hall Protest, Charged with Theft - New Jersey Office of Attorney General
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the filing of a criminal charge against an Essex County Prosecutor's Office sergeant, stemming from his alleged theft of a photojournalist’s camera equipment while the journalist was at a hospital being treated for injuries from a May 30, 2026 protest at Newark’s Delaney Hall.
www.njoag.gov
June 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
WOW. The New Jersey AG has charged an Essex County Prosecutor’s Office sergeant for allegedly stealing a photojournalist’s camera equipment while the journo was at a hospital being treated for injuries she suffered outside Delaney Hall.
The bag had an air tag and was tracked to the cop's house.
The bag had an air tag and was tracked to the cop's house.
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A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks. n.pr/3PWDxqK
National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.
n.pr
June 4, 2026 at 9:34 AM
A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks. n.pr/3PWDxqK
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1. ICE has not paid for detainee medical care for 7 MONTHS
The termination of payments to providers has coincided with a MASSIVE SPIKE in detainee deaths.
This is a health crisis and a moral crisis.
Follow along for details.
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The termination of payments to providers has coincided with a MASSIVE SPIKE in detainee deaths.
This is a health crisis and a moral crisis.
Follow along for details.
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ICE has not paid for detainee medical care for 7 months
The termination of payments to providers has coincided with a massive spike in detainee deaths and medical crises.
popular.info
May 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
1. ICE has not paid for detainee medical care for 7 MONTHS
The termination of payments to providers has coincided with a MASSIVE SPIKE in detainee deaths.
This is a health crisis and a moral crisis.
Follow along for details.
🧵
The termination of payments to providers has coincided with a MASSIVE SPIKE in detainee deaths.
This is a health crisis and a moral crisis.
Follow along for details.
🧵
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Jeff Bezos and his wife are the lead sponsors of tonight's Met Gala.
Now seems like a good time to remind folks of all the ways Bezos is shafting American consumers and Amazon workers — and how his wealth is putting our democracy at risk. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos
Now seems like a good time to remind folks of all the ways Bezos is shafting American consumers and Amazon workers — and how his wealth is putting our democracy at risk. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos
It Is Difficult for the Brain to Comprehend All the Ways Jeff Bezos Is Shafting Americans | Common Dreams
Like the robber barons of the first Gilded Age, Bezos’s consumption is of the conspicuous kind. But is luxurious lifesty
www.commondreams.org
May 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Jeff Bezos and his wife are the lead sponsors of tonight's Met Gala.
Now seems like a good time to remind folks of all the ways Bezos is shafting American consumers and Amazon workers — and how his wealth is putting our democracy at risk. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos
Now seems like a good time to remind folks of all the ways Bezos is shafting American consumers and Amazon workers — and how his wealth is putting our democracy at risk. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos
We keep repeating the absolute dumbest parts of our history.
March 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
We keep repeating the absolute dumbest parts of our history.
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EXCLUSIVE: At more than 30 installations, U.S. commanders told troops the war on Iran is a Christian war.
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints.
One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints.
One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…
U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus
Advocacy group reports commanders giving similar messages at more than 30 installations in every branch of the military
jonathanlarsen.substack.com
March 3, 2026 at 1:54 AM
EXCLUSIVE: At more than 30 installations, U.S. commanders told troops the war on Iran is a Christian war.
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints.
One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints.
One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…
Sharing this absolutely unnecessary tragedy at the hands of federal immigration officials. My heart goes out to this family. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
refugee missing since Thursday found dead by Buffalo police
A refugee missing since he was taken into custody Thursday by U.S. Border Patrol agents was found dead by Buffalo police officers late Tuesday, authorities reported.
buffalonews.com
February 26, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Sharing this absolutely unnecessary tragedy at the hands of federal immigration officials. My heart goes out to this family. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
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Border Patrol dropped a blind refugee 5 miles from his home at night.
No English, no call to his family / lawyer.
Nurul Alam, 56, was found dead 5 days later on a Buffalo street.
He had an immigration detainer - not a criminal warrant or order of removal.
www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/25/b...
No English, no call to his family / lawyer.
Nurul Alam, 56, was found dead 5 days later on a Buffalo street.
He had an immigration detainer - not a criminal warrant or order of removal.
www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/25/b...
Blind refugee abandoned by Border Patrol dies in Buffalo.
A nearly blind refugee abandoned by Border Patrol miles from his home dies in Buffalo after having been missing for nearly a week.
www.investigativepost.org
February 26, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Border Patrol dropped a blind refugee 5 miles from his home at night.
No English, no call to his family / lawyer.
Nurul Alam, 56, was found dead 5 days later on a Buffalo street.
He had an immigration detainer - not a criminal warrant or order of removal.
www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/25/b...
No English, no call to his family / lawyer.
Nurul Alam, 56, was found dead 5 days later on a Buffalo street.
He had an immigration detainer - not a criminal warrant or order of removal.
www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/25/b...
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As I’ve been saying, California is just the test case.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
June 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As I’ve been saying, California is just the test case.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
Trump is now saying the quiet part out loud: blue cities and states are being specifically targeted to stoke fear, violence, and chaos — all to punish the people that didn’t vote for him.
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Lander emerging from Federal Plaza now, with Governor Hochul.
June 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Lander emerging from Federal Plaza now, with Governor Hochul.
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Early post-immigration escalation polling ugly for Trump:
Immigration approval
37%-52% (-15) WaPo
43%-54% (-11) Quinnipiac (Q)
Deportations
39%-50% (-11) YouGov
40%-56% (-16) Q
Overall approval
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Q
Budget Bill
30%-50% (-20) Econ/YG
Immigration approval
37%-52% (-15) WaPo
43%-54% (-11) Quinnipiac (Q)
Deportations
39%-50% (-11) YouGov
40%-56% (-16) Q
Overall approval
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Q
Budget Bill
30%-50% (-20) Econ/YG
June 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Early post-immigration escalation polling ugly for Trump:
Immigration approval
37%-52% (-15) WaPo
43%-54% (-11) Quinnipiac (Q)
Deportations
39%-50% (-11) YouGov
40%-56% (-16) Q
Overall approval
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Q
Budget Bill
30%-50% (-20) Econ/YG
Immigration approval
37%-52% (-15) WaPo
43%-54% (-11) Quinnipiac (Q)
Deportations
39%-50% (-11) YouGov
40%-56% (-16) Q
Overall approval
43%-52% (-9) Econ/YouGov
40%-53% (-13) YouGov
38%-54% (-16) Q
Budget Bill
30%-50% (-20) Econ/YG
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As Trump & Musk upend federal labor law,
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
Commentary: EmPIRE Worker Protection Act will help New Yorkers fight wage theft
Commentary: With federal actions leaving workers more vulnerable, it's all the more important for the state to stand up for working New Yorkers.
www.timesunion.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
As Trump & Musk upend federal labor law,
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
" @govkathyhochul.bsky.social and legislative leaders can include legal provisions in this year’s state budget that will expand enforcement of worker protections while adding over $100 million yearly in new funding for staff at the state DOL."
#EmPIREAct
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Trump's DOJ is preparing to put all incarcerated transgender women into men's facilities as early as next week, and according to NPR "the bureau is well aware of concerns about potential risks of assault, sexual violence and suicides"
Federal prisons prep to move trans inmates as early as next week
The Bureau of Prisons is moving forward with plans to move transgender inmates out of prisons that align with their gender identity and into facilities that align with their assigned sex at birth.
www.npr.org
February 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Trump's DOJ is preparing to put all incarcerated transgender women into men's facilities as early as next week, and according to NPR "the bureau is well aware of concerns about potential risks of assault, sexual violence and suicides"
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Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.
February 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.
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This is the way…
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
February 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This is the way…
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”
With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.
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The GOP is working to block union power.
“Utah’s Republican governor on Friday signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members.”
apnews.com/article/utah...
“Utah’s Republican governor on Friday signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members.”
apnews.com/article/utah...
Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions
Utah’s Republican governor has signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members.
apnews.com
February 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The GOP is working to block union power.
“Utah’s Republican governor on Friday signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members.”
apnews.com/article/utah...
“Utah’s Republican governor on Friday signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members.”
apnews.com/article/utah...
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No one's blaming Democrats for causing this crisis, but yes, many of them are failing to meet this moment.
One Democratic senator could bring the chamber to a halt. House Dems can go to fed agencies being gutted by Musk with cameras in tow. Governors can push back. State AGs can bring lawsuits.
One Democratic senator could bring the chamber to a halt. House Dems can go to fed agencies being gutted by Musk with cameras in tow. Governors can push back. State AGs can bring lawsuits.
February 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
No one's blaming Democrats for causing this crisis, but yes, many of them are failing to meet this moment.
One Democratic senator could bring the chamber to a halt. House Dems can go to fed agencies being gutted by Musk with cameras in tow. Governors can push back. State AGs can bring lawsuits.
One Democratic senator could bring the chamber to a halt. House Dems can go to fed agencies being gutted by Musk with cameras in tow. Governors can push back. State AGs can bring lawsuits.
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Query: If “DEI” is the reason for the plane collision, why is this the first accident in [checks watch] 16 years? 🤔
January 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Query: If “DEI” is the reason for the plane collision, why is this the first accident in [checks watch] 16 years? 🤔
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1. Breaking News: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting trans youth and teachers in schools who teach for them.
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
January 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
1. Breaking News: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting trans youth and teachers in schools who teach for them.
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Dear Dems - Can we please stop acting like nothing is happening to our trans friends and neighbors? They are not our sacrificial lambs. Stand up for them. What the fu*k?
January 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Dear Dems - Can we please stop acting like nothing is happening to our trans friends and neighbors? They are not our sacrificial lambs. Stand up for them. What the fu*k?