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From Portland to GEO: The Hidden Detention Trail

A tagged TikTok video led me to uncover Portland’s quiet pipeline from its short-term holding facility to a notorious private detention center in Tacoma. Despite local rules limiting holds to 12 hours, records show repeated violations, unanswered legal questions, and no enforcement from a city that claims to stand for accountability.

#PortlandNews #GEOGroup #HumanRights #DetentionWatch #SanctuaryState #AccountabilityMatters #CivilRightsNow #OregonNews #PortlandProtest #RightsViolation #DueProcess #NoPrivatePrisons #JusticeForAll #PortlandVoices

From Glossy Charts to Hard Facts: Can We Trust the Data?

On August 7th, the head of this administration unveiled bold new economic charts claiming major gains in household income and job growth. But independent research tells a different story. In this episode, we break down the numbers, compare them to verifiable data from Motio Research, and ask if we can trust the economic picture we’re being shown.

#EconomicTruth #DataCheck #IncomeFacts #JobMarketReality #FactVsSpin #IndependentResearch #NumbersMatter #EconomicUpdate #RealityCheck #UnmaskTheSpin

When the Water Rises for the Few: American People Fund the Bill (and Secret Epstein Crisis Clean-Up Meetings)

A look at how public resources were quietly altered for private benefit, from raising an Ohio river for a family boating trip to behind-closed-doors meetings on the Epstein files. Both reveal the hidden costs and quiet privileges of power.

#PoliticalAccountability #PublicResources #GovernmentTransparency #PowerAndPrivilege #EpsteinFiles #PoliticalEthics #EnvironmentalImpact #TaxpayerMoney #HiddenCosts #BehindClosedDoors

Selling the Story: Amy L. Bernstein on the Business of Being an Author

In this inspiring episode, we welcome author and writing coach Amy L. Bernstein for a thoughtful conversation on the power of storytelling and the evolving path to publication. Amy shares her experiences in both fiction and nonfiction writing, discusses the value of mentorship for emerging authors, and explores how writers can shape their own creative journeys. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your author career, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that every story has a place. https://amywrites.live/

#AuthorInterview #WritingTips #StorytellingMatters #WritingCoach #CreativeJourney #IndieAuthors

When Democracy Is a Crime: Fighting Back Without Violence in the War We Didn’t Choose but Can’t Afford to Lose

Across the country, everyday people are resisting authoritarian tactics without violence—standing up to gerrymandering, immigration abuse, and profit-driven policies that target the vulnerable. This episode explores how belief, not brutality, is shaping the front lines of America’s fight for democracy.

#DemocracyUnderAttack #ResistWithTruth #GerrymanderingExposed #ICEAccountability #PowerToThePeople #AuthoritarianWatch #PoliticalCorruption #JusticeForAll

What If She Won? Buried Landslide, the Whistleblower Claim That Won’t Go Quiet

A viral Reddit post claims Kamala Harris won in 2024 but was quietly sidelined by a network of intelligence and political power. In this episode, we explore the credibility behind the claim, why so many find it believable, and what it says about trust, silence, and power in America.

#WhistleblowerTruth #KamalaQuestions #BuriedVoices #CIAClaims #PowerAndSilence #TruthInShadows #2024Aftermath #PoliticalCoverUp #DemocracyDoubt #VoicesThatMatter

The New Robber Barons: Modern Robbery, How Elites Loot Justice, Rewrite Truth, and Get Away With It

This episode explores how the robber baron legacy lives on in modern America, not just through economic exploitation but also through the manipulation of history and the bending of legal systems to serve the powerful. From high-profile prison transfers to presidential record erasures, we uncover how today’s elites are rewriting the rules to protect themselves while leaving the public behind.

#RobberBarons #EliteAccountability #SystemicCorruption #JusticeForSale #ModernPower #HistoryRewritten #WhiteCollarPrivilege #AmericanOligarchy #PowerAndPolitics #ExposingTheElite

While You Weren’t Looking: Deals, Pipelines, and Protections Lost A Quiet Revolution from This Administration

A convicted trafficker negotiates behind closed doors, a federal pipeline moves forward through protected public land, and Congress quietly strips away worker protections under the guise of empowerment. This episode unpacks how three separate events reveal a coordinated shift in policy, power, and accountability while the headlines stay silent.

#EpsteinCoverUp #GhislaineMaxwell #CrowCreekPipeline #PublicLandGrab #WorkerRights #DOJWatch #CongressExposed #QuietRevolution #PoliticalCorruption #BackdoorDeals #UnionBust #EnergyPolitics #WageTheft #ProtectPublicLands #HoldThemAccountable

Election fraud isn't a myth: It's in the gerrymandering of the maps.

This episode exposes how modern election fraud doesn’t need ballot tampering when the maps are already rigged. From court battles in Rockland County to redistricting maneuvers in Texas, we break down how Republican led gerrymandering silences real voters and rewrites democracy before a single vote is cast.

#ElectionFraud #Gerrymandering #RedistrictingTruth #VoteSuppression #PoliticalManipulation #TexasPolitics #RocklandCounty #MakeVotesCount #DemocracyUnderAttack #WakeUpAndVote

From Mongolia to the World: A Conversation with Aisha Makara

In this captivating episode, Aisha Makara, a resilient artist, engineer, author, and entrepreneur shares her remarkable life story. Starting as an orphan in Mongolia, she earned an engineering degree in Norway, co‑founded a boutique property company in Portugal, traveled to over 70 countries, and built a multifaceted creative life spanning art festivals, blockchain initiatives, and even sending her artwork engraved in gold into space. The conversation explores her global mindset, her entrepreneurial spirit, and the power of intentional, joyful living. Learn more about Aisha and her projects at https://aisha.today/

#aishamakara #travelstories #globalcitizen #mongoliantoglobal #vloggingpodcast #purposejourney #womenwhowander #lisbontalk #expatlifestyle #podcastguest #inspiringwomen