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Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits reut.rs/3JXpzli
Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits
Three former senior enforcement lawyers at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are launching a "strategic enforcement project" to help protect the public from corporate misconduct following President Donald Trump's clampdown at the agency, a pro-consumer organization announced on Wednesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Former top enforcers at US watchdog join project to bring pro-consumer lawsuits reut.rs/3JXpzli
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November 11, 2025
November 11, 2025
In 1918, at the end of four years of World War I’s devastation, leaders negotiated for the guns in Europe to fall silent once and for all on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM
November 11, 2025
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🧵A veteran speaks out on Trump this Veteran's Day.
"There is not a single man or woman in uniform who signed up to deploy to American cities for this mission. There is no honor in this service. "
"Wantonly deploying our service members to do the bidding of a dictatorial regime...
(Gift article)
"There is not a single man or woman in uniform who signed up to deploy to American cities for this mission. There is no honor in this service. "
"Wantonly deploying our service members to do the bidding of a dictatorial regime...
(Gift article)
Why this isn’t a happy Veterans Day
OPINION: With the military being used to occupy American cities, honoring veterans without acknowledging unlawful deployment stateside is a disservice to the nation, Joseph Holsworth writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🧵A veteran speaks out on Trump this Veteran's Day.
"There is not a single man or woman in uniform who signed up to deploy to American cities for this mission. There is no honor in this service. "
"Wantonly deploying our service members to do the bidding of a dictatorial regime...
(Gift article)
"There is not a single man or woman in uniform who signed up to deploy to American cities for this mission. There is no honor in this service. "
"Wantonly deploying our service members to do the bidding of a dictatorial regime...
(Gift article)
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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The first and last lines of Joni Ernst’s legacy as a human on earth will be that she was instrumental in the confirmation of the Sec of Defense most hostile to women serving in military, and she knew that when she voted for him.
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The first and last lines of Joni Ernst’s legacy as a human on earth will be that she was instrumental in the confirmation of the Sec of Defense most hostile to women serving in military, and she knew that when she voted for him.
DoorDash? Is that the data you'd trust, @rbreich.bsky.social?
Trump admin Press Secretary citing DoorDash on local commerce price levels.
Quite possibly the most cursed ‘economic indicator’ I have ever seen.
Quite possibly the most cursed ‘economic indicator’ I have ever seen.
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
DoorDash? Is that the data you'd trust, @rbreich.bsky.social?
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“In Texas, CDC funds to stem a measles outbreak weren’t available until after the crisis had subsided and two children had died. A project to protect Alabamans from raw sewage and hookworm was abandoned…Time-dependent surveys on HIV and maternal mortality were halted…”
Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health - KFF Health News
Through shrouded bureaucratic maneuvers, White House budget director Russell Vought and DOGE have quietly upended outbreak response, HIV treatment, and dementia care in communities across America.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
“In Texas, CDC funds to stem a measles outbreak weren’t available until after the crisis had subsided and two children had died. A project to protect Alabamans from raw sewage and hookworm was abandoned…Time-dependent surveys on HIV and maternal mortality were halted…”
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DeLauro: The president went to the supreme court to deprive kids of food. Unbelievable. And now wants to deny their parents healthcare.
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
DeLauro: The president went to the supreme court to deprive kids of food. Unbelievable. And now wants to deny their parents healthcare.
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McGovern: Seriously, we were worried. We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks. But, hey, I'm glad that you are ok. I'm glad you survived your nice, two-month paid vacation
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
McGovern: Seriously, we were worried. We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks. But, hey, I'm glad that you are ok. I'm glad you survived your nice, two-month paid vacation
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Same with coffee…curses
Paid a Colombian tea grower $1,500 for a shipment. Got billed $150 by the Trump administration at the border. *I* got billed. Not the tea growers. Not the Colombian government. Me. The American business owner. I paid the Trump tax.
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Same with coffee…curses
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McGovern: He would rather appeal to the highest court in the land to starve people than simply provide them with the food assistance that he is legally obligated to do. That is the Republican policy position. We will give you your food if you let us take away your health care.
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
McGovern: He would rather appeal to the highest court in the land to starve people than simply provide them with the food assistance that he is legally obligated to do. That is the Republican policy position. We will give you your food if you let us take away your health care.
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NEW: The US has deported a longtime Oregon firefighter who was arrested by Border Patrol while deployed at a major wildfire in Washington state.
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
US firefighter detained on the job speaks out after deportation: ‘I feel betrayed’
Exclusive: Border patrol arrested José Bertin Cruz-Estrada while he was battling a wildfire in Washington. He is now in Mexico, separated from his family in Oregon
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
NEW: The US has deported a longtime Oregon firefighter who was arrested by Border Patrol while deployed at a major wildfire in Washington state.
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
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From all of us here, thank you to every veteran who has served our country. Because of your sacrifices, we’re free to enjoy peaceful trails, open spaces, and the beauty of the places we love most. 🇺🇸💙
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
From all of us here, thank you to every veteran who has served our country. Because of your sacrifices, we’re free to enjoy peaceful trails, open spaces, and the beauty of the places we love most. 🇺🇸💙
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
#sciencematters as does Creation.
US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy reut.rs/43sv1TY
US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy
An Alaska Native official who helped oversee the federal agency in charge of U.S. arctic research policy has quietly departed her post in recent days, according to a source familiar with the matter and documents seen by Reuters.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#sciencematters as does Creation.
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“Bovino and his officers are expected to head to Charlotte, North Carolina, then continue to New Orleans, according to two of the officials, who stressed plans are still being finalized. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expected to continue operations in Chicago.”
Gregory Bovino and his Border Patrol agents are planning to leave Chicago as early as this week, sources say | CNN
Gregory Bovino, the top Border Patrol official leading the charge on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in cities, along with his agents, are planning to leave Chicago as early as this w...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“Bovino and his officers are expected to head to Charlotte, North Carolina, then continue to New Orleans, according to two of the officials, who stressed plans are still being finalized. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expected to continue operations in Chicago.”
Malevolent
Administration
Harming
Americans
Administration
Harming
Americans
The latest in an endless river of corrupt Trump pardons for wealthy and well-connected Republican criminals.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Malevolent
Administration
Harming
Americans
Administration
Harming
Americans
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television reut.rs/4hQLwyY
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television
Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television stations across the United States.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television reut.rs/4hQLwyY
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Happy Veterans Day.
One-fourth of federal workers are veterans.
Trump has literally decimated the federal workforce over the last nine months. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
One-fourth of federal workers are veterans.
Trump has literally decimated the federal workforce over the last nine months. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Has Forced Out An Alarming Number Of Federal Workers — And Now We Have An Exact Number
“The performance of our government across the board is being diminished,” warned Max Stier, CEO of Partnership for Public Service.
www.huffpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Happy Veterans Day.
One-fourth of federal workers are veterans.
Trump has literally decimated the federal workforce over the last nine months. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
One-fourth of federal workers are veterans.
Trump has literally decimated the federal workforce over the last nine months. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
I do believe that preschool and elementary students make magnets every year. The "stroke method" might catch PO(s)TUS' attention, eh?
youtu.be/ok9GkzRiymM?...
youtu.be/ok9GkzRiymM?...
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I do believe that preschool and elementary students make magnets every year. The "stroke method" might catch PO(s)TUS' attention, eh?
youtu.be/ok9GkzRiymM?...
youtu.be/ok9GkzRiymM?...
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Since today is Veterans Day, here’s a piece I wrote ten years ago about the history of the holiday we now mark every Nov. 11.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
The Convoluted History of Veterans Day
November 11 has not always been about honoring the service of all veterans.
werehistory.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Since today is Veterans Day, here’s a piece I wrote ten years ago about the history of the holiday we now mark every Nov. 11.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
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This would be “worst NFP print since Dec 2020,” adds the Goldman desk.
(WSJ) - U.S. nonfarm payrolls likely shrunk by 50,000 roles in October, economists at Goldman Sachs said.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This would be “worst NFP print since Dec 2020,” adds the Goldman desk.