David R. Brockman, Ph.D.
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Heads up: The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting ballots that arrive after Election Day.
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Heads up: The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting ballots that arrive after Election Day.
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OK, where are we on the SNAP benefits cases?
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
![Judge Indira Talwani: ELECTRONIC ORDER: granting in part Plaintiffs' Further Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Emergency Virtual Hearing Request [
80
]. Good cause shown, the USDA Memorandum issued on Saturday, November
8, 2025, directing that "ItJo the extent States sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025," they "must immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025" and shall "advise the appropriate FNS Regional Office representative of steps taken to correct any actions taken that do not comply with this memorandum[,l" see Attachment to Defendants' Third Notice to Court 4 [ 79 4 is STAYED pending further court order. The clerk shall reset the hearing scheduled for November 13, 2025, to a remote hearing today at 3:30 p.m.(SEC) (Entered:
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November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
OK, where are we on the SNAP benefits cases?
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
Two things happened this morning:
* DOJ told SCOTUS they're still fighting to stop full November SNAP benefit payments, via their stay request at SCOTUS
* District court judge in Mass. stayed USDA's 11/8 memo ordering states to "undo" full payments
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For the past decade, Davis has been battling against giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples. She was jailed for six days and fined $100,000 plus attorney’s fees for refusing to do so.
Supreme Court declines to hear case to overturn marriage equality
For the second time, the Supreme Court rejected Kentucky clerk Kim Davis’ attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges.
19thnews.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For the past decade, Davis has been battling against giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples. She was jailed for six days and fined $100,000 plus attorney’s fees for refusing to do so.
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The most consequential shift of 1776 “was not one of battle lines but of ideology: the rejection of monarchism as a core American value,” Edward J. Larson writes:
What Actually Changed in 1776
The most consequential shift that year was not one of battle lines but of ideology.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The most consequential shift of 1776 “was not one of battle lines but of ideology: the rejection of monarchism as a core American value,” Edward J. Larson writes:
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Come work for us!
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We’re a nonprofit with a strong public service mission; we seek to expose injustice and to produce the kind of impact journalism that makes a difference.
www.texasobserver.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Come work for us!
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New York Attorney General Letitia James moved to dismiss the felony charges against her, calling the prosecution "flagrantly unconstitutional" and vindictive. The charges came after Trump ordered the DOJ to pursue James more aggressively earlier this year. https://bit.ly/487Ympi
‘Flagrantly Unconstitutional’: Letitia James Slams DOJ’s Political Prosecution, Asks Judge to Toss Charges
Read more here.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
New York Attorney General Letitia James moved to dismiss the felony charges against her, calling the prosecution "flagrantly unconstitutional" and vindictive. The charges came after Trump ordered the DOJ to pursue James more aggressively earlier this year. https://bit.ly/487Ympi
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NEW: A Fort Worth church is offering a $100 online academy that aims to train conservative Christians to run for office.
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
“No Separation Between Church and State”: Inside a Texas Church’s Training Academy for Christians Running for Office
A Fort Worth church’s candidate training program is the “next stage” of a religion-driven political movement, which has more latitude now that the IRS has allowed religious leaders to endorse candidat...
www.propublica.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: A Fort Worth church is offering a $100 online academy that aims to train conservative Christians to run for office.
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
At the core of the program is the idea that there's no separation between what happens within the church and in the government.
w/ @fortworthreport.bsky.social @texastribune.org
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Nous assistons au « mainstreaming » du combat spirituel aux États-Unis.
L'excellente Anne Kerloc’h signe un texte dans @lepoint.fr sur Tucker Carlson, l’ancien présentateur vedette de Fox News, qui revient sur son récit d’une prétendue attaque par des démons.
www.lepoint.fr/monde/j-ai-v...
L'excellente Anne Kerloc’h signe un texte dans @lepoint.fr sur Tucker Carlson, l’ancien présentateur vedette de Fox News, qui revient sur son récit d’une prétendue attaque par des démons.
www.lepoint.fr/monde/j-ai-v...
« J’ai vu mes draps tachés de sang » : Tucker Carlson raconte la nuit où il a été « attaqué par des démons »
Figure de l’ultra-droite chrétienne, l’ancien éditorialiste de Fox News Tucker Carlson est revenu en détail sur la prétendue attaque démoniaque dont il a été victime.
www.lepoint.fr
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Nous assistons au « mainstreaming » du combat spirituel aux États-Unis.
L'excellente Anne Kerloc’h signe un texte dans @lepoint.fr sur Tucker Carlson, l’ancien présentateur vedette de Fox News, qui revient sur son récit d’une prétendue attaque par des démons.
www.lepoint.fr/monde/j-ai-v...
L'excellente Anne Kerloc’h signe un texte dans @lepoint.fr sur Tucker Carlson, l’ancien présentateur vedette de Fox News, qui revient sur son récit d’une prétendue attaque par des démons.
www.lepoint.fr/monde/j-ai-v...
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#SCOTUS Reminder: Americans support marriage equality by 2:1 margin today (65% favor, 31% oppose). Support illustrates asymmetric polarization:
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
Dem: 83%
Ind: 70%
Rep: 47%
Only 2 religious groups (wh evangelical, Latino Protestant) show majority opposition.
via @prri.org 2025 American Values Survey
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
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‘This blew past our worst-case scenario’: GOP in full-blown panic after election losses
www.rawstory.com/elections-26...
www.rawstory.com/elections-26...
‘This blew past our worst-case scenario’: GOP in full-blown panic after election losses
Republican lawmakers, ex-lawmakers, and strategists are panicking in the wake of the sweeping Democratic wins across the nation last week in several election contests, with some calling for their part...
www.rawstory.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
‘This blew past our worst-case scenario’: GOP in full-blown panic after election losses
www.rawstory.com/elections-26...
www.rawstory.com/elections-26...
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FLAG: The Trump admin has told states to "immediately undo" any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families for the month of November — threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.
SNAP helps roughly one in eight Americans buy groceries.
SNAP helps roughly one in eight Americans buy groceries.
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
FLAG: The Trump admin has told states to "immediately undo" any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families for the month of November — threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.
SNAP helps roughly one in eight Americans buy groceries.
SNAP helps roughly one in eight Americans buy groceries.
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Lebensraum for the late American Century
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Lebensraum for the late American Century
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From Alexandra Edwards: Here's the simple, four-step plan extremists can follow to dismantle vital university programs, attack diversity, and leave workers afraid for their safety.
My University Just Taught Extremists How to Eliminate Academic Programs They Don't Like
Texas Christian University handed its power to the people working hardest to dismantle learning itself.
www.texasobserver.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From Alexandra Edwards: Here's the simple, four-step plan extremists can follow to dismantle vital university programs, attack diversity, and leave workers afraid for their safety.
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By introducing Trump's own public comments on tariffs, his lawyers may have undermined their own case before the Supreme Court, legal experts tell @adamliptak.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Did Trump’s Supreme Court Tariffs Brief Include a Strategic Blunder?
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
By introducing Trump's own public comments on tariffs, his lawyers may have undermined their own case before the Supreme Court, legal experts tell @adamliptak.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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Quick question: Do you feel swamped in life and overwhelmed with clutter? Don’t worry! Just follow this elegant, life-simplifying rule composed of 11 sub-rules, courtesy of New Yorker Humor. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/291XEL
How to Simplify Your Life with the 80-20-17-30-5-1-17-0.29-0-6-66 Rule
Just 30 per cent of your relationships actually serve you. Want proof? Share this podcast with everyone you know.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Quick question: Do you feel swamped in life and overwhelmed with clutter? Don’t worry! Just follow this elegant, life-simplifying rule composed of 11 sub-rules, courtesy of New Yorker Humor. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/291XEL
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There’s evidence Texas Democrats could do better than usual in the 2026 midterms. But will Republicans see it? | Opinion
A Democratic wave has formed. Can it reach Texas next year? | Opinion
There’s evidence Texas Democrats could do better than usual in the 2026 midterms. But will Republicans see it? | Opinion
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
There’s evidence Texas Democrats could do better than usual in the 2026 midterms. But will Republicans see it? | Opinion
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Seems a bit hubristic to suggest God needs saving.
Eric Trump: "We're saving Christianity. We're saving God”
November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Seems a bit hubristic to suggest God needs saving.
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The Trump administration told states in a late-night Saturday memo that they must “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, adding to the chaos surrounding the anti-hunger program. Here’s a timeline of the SNAP developments that led up to this point.
A Timeline of the Legal Saga Surrounding SNAP Payments
Weeks of uncertainty during the longest government shutdown in American history have left some states struggling to issue payments to food stamp recipients.
nyti.ms
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Trump administration told states in a late-night Saturday memo that they must “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, adding to the chaos surrounding the anti-hunger program. Here’s a timeline of the SNAP developments that led up to this point.
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It appears that Donald Trump’s angry social media posts have once again landed him in hot water in the courts: The judge said the president and his allies had openly admitted they were withholding funding for SNAP benefits for “political reasons.” trib.al/okypylv
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It appears that Donald Trump’s angry social media posts have once again landed him in hot water in the courts: The judge said the president and his allies had openly admitted they were withholding funding for SNAP benefits for “political reasons.” trib.al/okypylv
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I asked Georgetown law prof David Super wtf is going on with this latest demand for states to claw back benefits already sent out.
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I asked Georgetown law prof David Super wtf is going on with this latest demand for states to claw back benefits already sent out.
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
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At the state legislative level, Mississippi Democrats have broken a GOP supermajority in the state Senate after flipping two seats in that chamber plus another pickup in the state House.
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
At the state legislative level, Mississippi Democrats have broken a GOP supermajority in the state Senate after flipping two seats in that chamber plus another pickup in the state House.
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Democrats have vastly expanded their control of the Virginia House of Delegates and in New Jersey's General Assembly, the party gained a supermajority.
November 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Democrats have vastly expanded their control of the Virginia House of Delegates and in New Jersey's General Assembly, the party gained a supermajority.
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The number of foreign students in the U.S. decreased by less than 1 percent this fall, according to new federal data, despite predictions that their enrollment would plummet this year due to a crackdown by the Trump administration.
Trump’s crackdown on foreign students barely impacts enrollment, data shows
About 1.3 million students in the U.S. had active visas in October, down less than 1 percent from a year ago.
wapo.st
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The number of foreign students in the U.S. decreased by less than 1 percent this fall, according to new federal data, despite predictions that their enrollment would plummet this year due to a crackdown by the Trump administration.
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For those confused by state of play on SNAP right now: You're not alone
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For those confused by state of play on SNAP right now: You're not alone
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)
Yesterday, *before* SCOTUS paused order telling Trump admin to send out SNAP $$, a handful of states rushed to issue full SNAP benefits to at least part of their caseload.
This includes CA, OR, WA, MI, and WI—all blue states (🧵)