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The right of birthright citizenship will continue in Colorado — even as a Supreme Court ruling on Friday could allow President Donald Trump to at least temporarily end the practice in other states amid an ongoing legal battle.
coloradosun.com/2025/06/27/b...
coloradosun.com/2025/06/27/b...
Birthright citizenship is “protected” in Colorado despite Supreme Court ruling, AG says
With the court’s 6-3 decision delivered by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the U.S. can carry out an order from Trump to end the practice of birthright citizenship in much of the country — but not in Colorado...
coloradosun.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The right of birthright citizenship will continue in Colorado — even as a Supreme Court ruling on Friday could allow President Donald Trump to at least temporarily end the practice in other states amid an ongoing legal battle.
coloradosun.com/2025/06/27/b...
coloradosun.com/2025/06/27/b...
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The shooter who killed 23 people in an El Paso Walmart in 2019 told his attorney that he was motivated to act after watching video of a rally for President Donald Trump. Via El Paso Matters:
El Paso Mass Shooter Believed He Was Fulfilling Trump’s Wishes, His Attorney Says
The man who fatally shot 23 people and wounded 22 others at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 believed he was acting at the direction of President Donald Trump, his defense lawyer told El Paso Matters. “He…
www.thetrace.org
March 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The shooter who killed 23 people in an El Paso Walmart in 2019 told his attorney that he was motivated to act after watching video of a rally for President Donald Trump. Via El Paso Matters:
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In the 2023-24 school year, the State Library of Oregon reported the highest number of challenges to books and other materials in libraries and schools since 1987, when it first began collecting data.
Oregon Senate Advances Bill to Increase Difficulty of Banning Books in Schools
Joanna Hou
www.wweek.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In the 2023-24 school year, the State Library of Oregon reported the highest number of challenges to books and other materials in libraries and schools since 1987, when it first began collecting data.
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In case you haven't seen this yet: Yes, the DOGE takeover is worse than you think.
@brbarrett.bsky.social writes:
@brbarrett.bsky.social writes:
The DOGE Takeover Is Worse Than You Think
What’s happening to the US government right now is bad. What comes next is worse.
www.wired.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In case you haven't seen this yet: Yes, the DOGE takeover is worse than you think.
@brbarrett.bsky.social writes:
@brbarrett.bsky.social writes:
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Because the first question shifts the blame to the desperate, making their morality the focus, while the second question demands accountability from the powerful. It's easier to question survival than to challenge greed.
January 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Because the first question shifts the blame to the desperate, making their morality the focus, while the second question demands accountability from the powerful. It's easier to question survival than to challenge greed.
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So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.
February 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.
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Oregon Resists!
#50501Protest
Hundreds gathered Wednesday at the Oregon State Capitol State Park as part of a nationwide series of protests against actions by President Donald Trump and Project 2025.
#50501Protest
Hundreds gathered Wednesday at the Oregon State Capitol State Park as part of a nationwide series of protests against actions by President Donald Trump and Project 2025.
February 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Oregon Resists!
#50501Protest
Hundreds gathered Wednesday at the Oregon State Capitol State Park as part of a nationwide series of protests against actions by President Donald Trump and Project 2025.
#50501Protest
Hundreds gathered Wednesday at the Oregon State Capitol State Park as part of a nationwide series of protests against actions by President Donald Trump and Project 2025.
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At the capital, 2/5/25
#Lansing #Michigan #Protest #Patriots #EndRacism #HumanRights #DEI #Activism #EvenIntroverts #gayagenda #photography #50501 #50states #protest #50501Protest
#Lansing #Michigan #Protest #Patriots #EndRacism #HumanRights #DEI #Activism #EvenIntroverts #gayagenda #photography #50501 #50states #protest #50501Protest
February 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
At the capital, 2/5/25
#Lansing #Michigan #Protest #Patriots #EndRacism #HumanRights #DEI #Activism #EvenIntroverts #gayagenda #photography #50501 #50states #protest #50501Protest
#Lansing #Michigan #Protest #Patriots #EndRacism #HumanRights #DEI #Activism #EvenIntroverts #gayagenda #photography #50501 #50states #protest #50501Protest
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Resisting Trump and Project 2025 in Austin, TX
Please SHARE because the MSM is mostly silent on these protests
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Please SHARE because the MSM is mostly silent on these protests
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Video Protest against Pres. Trump and Project 2025 in Austin, TX
Protest against Pres. Trump and Project 2025 in Austin, TX
abcnews.go.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Resisting Trump and Project 2025 in Austin, TX
Please SHARE because the MSM is mostly silent on these protests
abcnews.go.com/live/video/s...
Please SHARE because the MSM is mostly silent on these protests
abcnews.go.com/live/video/s...
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President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional."
Would it be legal for Trump to send U.S. citizens to El Salvador's jails?
President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional."
www.npr.org
February 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional."
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Two weeks into President Trump’s sweeping freeze on foreign aid, HIV groups abroad have not received any funding, jeopardizing the health of more than 20 million people, including 500,000 children.
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Two weeks into President Trump’s sweeping freeze on foreign aid, HIV groups abroad have not received any funding, jeopardizing the health of more than 20 million people, including 500,000 children.
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Javier Milei announces Argentina to leave World Health Organization
Javier Milei announces Argentina to leave World Health Organization
Country’s president and Donald Trump fan follows US example in move criticized by health organisations
Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has followed Donald Trump’s example and announced that Argentina will also leave the World Health Organization…
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Javier Milei announces Argentina to leave World Health Organization
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A lawyer eager to celebrate her 33rd birthday. Seven hunting buddies. A Kansas farming couple visiting their daughter. Skaters, their parents and coaches. Read about many of the victims of the plane crash in Washington here. nyti.ms/411Keu9
February 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A lawyer eager to celebrate her 33rd birthday. Seven hunting buddies. A Kansas farming couple visiting their daughter. Skaters, their parents and coaches. Read about many of the victims of the plane crash in Washington here. nyti.ms/411Keu9
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"It sounds insane because it is. It sounds manic because it is. It sounds deranged because it is."
Even red-state leaders are slowly waking up to Trump's 'deranged' plans: Ex-GOP strategist
President Donald Trump's plan to deport all the Palestinians in Gaza to other countries and redevelop the area as the "Riviera of the Middle East" with the possible help of the U.S. military is comple...
www.rawstory.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"It sounds insane because it is. It sounds manic because it is. It sounds deranged because it is."
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Virgil Roberts said he joined the “50501” protests in Santa Fe today because of his relatives who are immigrants from Mexico and served in the U.S. Army.
“They fought to protect this country and to keep the freedom in this country — just for the government to throw it back in their faces,” he said.
“They fought to protect this country and to keep the freedom in this country — just for the government to throw it back in their faces,” he said.
‘50501’ protest reaches New Mexico state capitol • Source New Mexico
Hundreds of anti-Trump demonstrators marched around the Roundhouse in Santa Fe as part of the “50501” protests taking place across the United States on Wednesday. They chanted slogans like “impeach…
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Virgil Roberts said he joined the “50501” protests in Santa Fe today because of his relatives who are immigrants from Mexico and served in the U.S. Army.
“They fought to protect this country and to keep the freedom in this country — just for the government to throw it back in their faces,” he said.
“They fought to protect this country and to keep the freedom in this country — just for the government to throw it back in their faces,” he said.
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Last night, I wrote in my newsletter, Civil Discourse, about Trump's new coup. I base my analysis on the facts and the law, not hyperbole. We are at a serious tipping point. I hope you'll subscribe if you feel the same way, or if you just want to learn more. joycevance.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Last night, I wrote in my newsletter, Civil Discourse, about Trump's new coup. I base my analysis on the facts and the law, not hyperbole. We are at a serious tipping point. I hope you'll subscribe if you feel the same way, or if you just want to learn more. joycevance.substack.com
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Remember when Trump called for "termination" of the Constitution in 2022?
The New York Times played it on Page 13.
Now that Trump's "termination" is happening, I wonder if the Times' editors have any regrets for years of normalization and "both sides" framing that comforted the would-be dictator.
The New York Times played it on Page 13.
Now that Trump's "termination" is happening, I wonder if the Times' editors have any regrets for years of normalization and "both sides" framing that comforted the would-be dictator.
February 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Remember when Trump called for "termination" of the Constitution in 2022?
The New York Times played it on Page 13.
Now that Trump's "termination" is happening, I wonder if the Times' editors have any regrets for years of normalization and "both sides" framing that comforted the would-be dictator.
The New York Times played it on Page 13.
Now that Trump's "termination" is happening, I wonder if the Times' editors have any regrets for years of normalization and "both sides" framing that comforted the would-be dictator.
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“Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.”
The Trump administration appears to be punishing Department of Education employees for attending diversity training sessions that were held during his first term.
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-i...
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-i...
Trump II Punishes Fed Workers For Attending Trump I Diversity Training
In an ironic twist, the Trump administration appears to be punishing Department...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
“Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.”
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I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and-
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
January 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and-
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
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If you are a government worker DO NOT TAKE THE RESIGNATION OFFER!
Congress has NOT appropriated the money to do that, and that asshole is a GDMF LIAR!
Keep your job, make them fire you, and then fight like hell.
Congress has NOT appropriated the money to do that, and that asshole is a GDMF LIAR!
Keep your job, make them fire you, and then fight like hell.
January 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM
If you are a government worker DO NOT TAKE THE RESIGNATION OFFER!
Congress has NOT appropriated the money to do that, and that asshole is a GDMF LIAR!
Keep your job, make them fire you, and then fight like hell.
Congress has NOT appropriated the money to do that, and that asshole is a GDMF LIAR!
Keep your job, make them fire you, and then fight like hell.
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As a casual non-white observer, it’s so bizarre to see folks work so hard to try to prove their superiority over someone like me when they could spend that time actually bettering their own lives and…I don’t know, be happy instead of miserable fucks.
January 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
As a casual non-white observer, it’s so bizarre to see folks work so hard to try to prove their superiority over someone like me when they could spend that time actually bettering their own lives and…I don’t know, be happy instead of miserable fucks.