@baldnakedcosmo.bsky.social
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Republicans in the Missouri legislature want you to pound sand. They are not impressed with your hard work, or the sanctity of your vote, or your show of direct democracy.
missouriindependent.com/2025/05/26/w...
missouriindependent.com/2025/05/26/w...
Welcome to Missouri, where the vote of the people is never safe • Missouri Independent
Maybe you collected signatures last year so that Missourians could vote to overturn the state’s abortion ban. Maybe you walked door to door asking voters to support paid sick leave benefits for lower...
missouriindependent.com
May 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Republicans in the Missouri legislature want you to pound sand. They are not impressed with your hard work, or the sanctity of your vote, or your show of direct democracy.
missouriindependent.com/2025/05/26/w...
missouriindependent.com/2025/05/26/w...
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The ICE detention center trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were officially dropped this afternoon during a hearing in which a federal judge scolded prosecutors for nearly 10 minutes. Story: newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/ju...
Judge dismisses Baraka charges, reprimands prosecutors - New Jersey Globe
A federal judge on Wednesday scolded federal prosecutors and announced he will dismiss trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka related to a
newjerseyglobe.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The ICE detention center trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were officially dropped this afternoon during a hearing in which a federal judge scolded prosecutors for nearly 10 minutes. Story: newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/ju...
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If you ever wonder how indiscriminate cuts affect your life, here's today's example. I consulted on a case of disseminated gonococcal infection. These isolates used to get automatically sent to cdc for testing and nationwide tracking. The lab was shut last month.
www.healio.com/news/infecti...
www.healio.com/news/infecti...
HHS closes CDC lab that tracks STIs, alarming experts
The Trump administration has shut down a CDC laboratory dedicated to tracking STIs, which experts said could weaken the country’s ability to keep an eye on drug-resistant infections, including g...
www.healio.com
May 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you ever wonder how indiscriminate cuts affect your life, here's today's example. I consulted on a case of disseminated gonococcal infection. These isolates used to get automatically sent to cdc for testing and nationwide tracking. The lab was shut last month.
www.healio.com/news/infecti...
www.healio.com/news/infecti...
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They're arresting Members of Congress.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
May 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
They're arresting Members of Congress.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
Perhaps a sternly-worded letter is in order.
Or, perhaps, it's time to play some damn hardball with the DOJ.
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
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The general public does not fully grasp everything that the federal government does, and many are experiencing a very harsh awakening. It’s just sad, and it really doesn’t have to be this way.
After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/w...
After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The general public does not fully grasp everything that the federal government does, and many are experiencing a very harsh awakening. It’s just sad, and it really doesn’t have to be this way.
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This is my interpretation, too.
They are panicking. This Trump 2.0 thing isn’t working and they are getting desperate.
Via "One First," me on why Stephen Miller's riff on suspending habeas corpus is not just factually and legally wrong (in multiple respects), but reflects a dangerous escalation in the Trump administration's rhetorical attacks on the courts:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/148-suspen...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/148-suspen...
May 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This is my interpretation, too.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government. Congratulations to @democracyforward.org, their co-counsel and clients on their amazing work in securing this victory.
May 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government. Congratulations to @democracyforward.org, their co-counsel and clients on their amazing work in securing this victory.
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Everything about this Reconciliation bill in Natural Resources is a total lie. It’s bad for our:
- Economy
- Environment
- Communities
That’s why we’re prepared to sit here all day and fight it every step of the way.
- Economy
- Environment
- Communities
That’s why we’re prepared to sit here all day and fight it every step of the way.
May 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Everything about this Reconciliation bill in Natural Resources is a total lie. It’s bad for our:
- Economy
- Environment
- Communities
That’s why we’re prepared to sit here all day and fight it every step of the way.
- Economy
- Environment
- Communities
That’s why we’re prepared to sit here all day and fight it every step of the way.
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@froomkin.bsky.social has the right idea here: A volunteer army tracking exactly what Trump is breaking, so we can fix it later. Lots of work is already happening, but a combined, organized, ongoing effort is crucial. It's a manifestation of faith in recovery, and a tool to help us get it done.
I'm calling for an army of volunteers to build a massive wiki that enumerates the things that Trump has broken and that will need fixing: presswatchers.org/2025/05/we-n... Are you with me?
We need a way to aggregate what Donald Trump is doing to this country | Press Watch
I'm calling for an army of volunteers to build a massive wiki that enumerates the things that are broken and will need fixing
presswatchers.org
May 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
@froomkin.bsky.social has the right idea here: A volunteer army tracking exactly what Trump is breaking, so we can fix it later. Lots of work is already happening, but a combined, organized, ongoing effort is crucial. It's a manifestation of faith in recovery, and a tool to help us get it done.
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My colleagues across the aisle just called our fight to protect Social Security “garbage.” I’m sorry—WHAT!?!?
Seniors, veterans, children, & people with disabilities are not “garbage.”
We don’t work for billionaires. We work for the people. And, we will continue to fight like hell for them.
Seniors, veterans, children, & people with disabilities are not “garbage.”
We don’t work for billionaires. We work for the people. And, we will continue to fight like hell for them.
May 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My colleagues across the aisle just called our fight to protect Social Security “garbage.” I’m sorry—WHAT!?!?
Seniors, veterans, children, & people with disabilities are not “garbage.”
We don’t work for billionaires. We work for the people. And, we will continue to fight like hell for them.
Seniors, veterans, children, & people with disabilities are not “garbage.”
We don’t work for billionaires. We work for the people. And, we will continue to fight like hell for them.
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Rep Eric Swalwell walked out in *shock*—and who could blame him?
Every single GOP member on the House Judiciary Committee just voted to let Trump “deport” American citizens.
This is illegal, authoritarian, and unforgivable 🤬
Time to call, write, & protest before the full House votes.
Every single GOP member on the House Judiciary Committee just voted to let Trump “deport” American citizens.
This is illegal, authoritarian, and unforgivable 🤬
Time to call, write, & protest before the full House votes.
April 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Rep Eric Swalwell walked out in *shock*—and who could blame him?
Every single GOP member on the House Judiciary Committee just voted to let Trump “deport” American citizens.
This is illegal, authoritarian, and unforgivable 🤬
Time to call, write, & protest before the full House votes.
Every single GOP member on the House Judiciary Committee just voted to let Trump “deport” American citizens.
This is illegal, authoritarian, and unforgivable 🤬
Time to call, write, & protest before the full House votes.
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The old Washington Post.
52 years ago tonight, April 30, 1973.
Woodward & Bernstein watch Nixon announce the resignations of Ehrlichman, Haldeman, AG Dick Kleindienst & the firing of WH Counsel John Dean. 7 weeks later Dean’s incredibly accurate testimony destroys & imperils Nixon’s Presidency.
Woodward & Bernstein watch Nixon announce the resignations of Ehrlichman, Haldeman, AG Dick Kleindienst & the firing of WH Counsel John Dean. 7 weeks later Dean’s incredibly accurate testimony destroys & imperils Nixon’s Presidency.
May 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The old Washington Post.
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100 days of chaos, corruption, and constitutional crises—welcome to the first hundred days of this Administration.
Folks, this is the great betrayal. And the American people have said, “Enough!”
We will continue to fight back!
Folks, this is the great betrayal. And the American people have said, “Enough!”
We will continue to fight back!
April 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
100 days of chaos, corruption, and constitutional crises—welcome to the first hundred days of this Administration.
Folks, this is the great betrayal. And the American people have said, “Enough!”
We will continue to fight back!
Folks, this is the great betrayal. And the American people have said, “Enough!”
We will continue to fight back!
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Important.
I wrote about some details that the Trump administration might not want to come to light when it comes to what kind of deal Trump has truck with Bukele asharangappa.substack.com/p/whats-the-...
What's the Real Quid Pro Quo with Bukele?
Hint: It's not about fighting "terrorism," or stopping illegal immigration.
asharangappa.substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Important.
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20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world.
A better world is possible.
A better world is possible.
April 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world.
A better world is possible.
A better world is possible.
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Sure was a lucky break for those billionaires to be at the White House today when the tariffs were reversed. Good day in the market for them.
April 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Sure was a lucky break for those billionaires to be at the White House today when the tariffs were reversed. Good day in the market for them.
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Request is for 13x the current annual custody budget. Not sure people are preparing for the scale of the domestic gulags this administration wants to build and how many more people will be snatched if this operation gets up and running.
this is a staggering amount of money to build camps—suggesting that building & running a gulag will be the primary function of the otherwise gutted Trump-state
in last fiscal yr: "D.H.S. allocated about $3.4 billion for the entire custody operation overseen by ICE"
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/u...
in last fiscal yr: "D.H.S. allocated about $3.4 billion for the entire custody operation overseen by ICE"
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/u...
Trump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant Detention
A request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Request is for 13x the current annual custody budget. Not sure people are preparing for the scale of the domestic gulags this administration wants to build and how many more people will be snatched if this operation gets up and running.
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NEW: The shuttered DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties “was one of the very few tools we had to check ICE, to hold ICE accountable,” immigration lawyer Sophia Genovese said. “Now you see them speeding to complete authoritarianism.”
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social & @hannahallam.bsky.social
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social & @hannahallam.bsky.social
“They Don’t Care About Civil Rights”: Trump’s Shuttering of DHS Oversight Arm Freezes 600 Cases, Imperils Human Rights
The closure of the 150-person office, which protected the civil rights of both immigrants and U.S. citizens, strips Homeland Security of its internal guardrails as the Trump administration turns DHS i...
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April 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
NEW: The shuttered DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties “was one of the very few tools we had to check ICE, to hold ICE accountable,” immigration lawyer Sophia Genovese said. “Now you see them speeding to complete authoritarianism.”
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social & @hannahallam.bsky.social
By @davidmcswane.bsky.social & @hannahallam.bsky.social
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I just learned that the entire press team at the FDA was fired last week. The *entire* press team.
It's difficult to grasp how bizarre this is.
To wrap my brain around the idea, I made a list of things the FDA is responsible for, and that reporters now have no one at the agency to ask about... 🧪🛟
It's difficult to grasp how bizarre this is.
To wrap my brain around the idea, I made a list of things the FDA is responsible for, and that reporters now have no one at the agency to ask about... 🧪🛟
April 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I just learned that the entire press team at the FDA was fired last week. The *entire* press team.
It's difficult to grasp how bizarre this is.
To wrap my brain around the idea, I made a list of things the FDA is responsible for, and that reporters now have no one at the agency to ask about... 🧪🛟
It's difficult to grasp how bizarre this is.
To wrap my brain around the idea, I made a list of things the FDA is responsible for, and that reporters now have no one at the agency to ask about... 🧪🛟
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If you haven’t seen this, you need to!
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
April 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you haven’t seen this, you need to!
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
Trump is short-selling America—deliberately tanking the economy so that businesses and entire industries bend the knee and beg him to save them.
Thanks, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for sounding the alarm.
Now, what is Congress going to do about it?
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Sotomayor: "The implication of the Government’s position is that not only noncitizens but also United States citizens could be taken off the streets, forced onto planes, and confined to foreign prisons with no opportunity for redress if judicial review is denied unlawfully before removal"
#BREAKING: 5-4 Court, with Barrett joining the three Dem. appointees in dissent *vacates* Chief Judge Boasberg’s temporary restraining orders in the Alien Enemy Act cases. Judicial review must be available, Court holds, but has to come through habeas petitions:
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov
April 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Sotomayor: "The implication of the Government’s position is that not only noncitizens but also United States citizens could be taken off the streets, forced onto planes, and confined to foreign prisons with no opportunity for redress if judicial review is denied unlawfully before removal"
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How does an authoritarian grab power?
April 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
How does an authoritarian grab power?