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Payments SME | NYC Prosecutor ‘93-96 | GHWB WH alum | McCain ‘00 & ‘08 | AU, WCL, Oxford, Yale | Furious former GOP | Fiercely supporting women.
Using my former Twitter name here to maintain continuity.
Using my former Twitter name here to maintain continuity.
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TOMORROW: We’re rallying at the Treasury building with @moveon.org to stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover and tell this unelected billionaire to get his hands off our money. We hope you can join us if you’re in the D.C. area.
We Choose to Fight: Nobody Elected Elon! · MoveOn
**Rally at the Treasury building to stop Elon Musk’s billionaire takeover.** Nobody elected Elon! We need everyone to fight this hostile takeover at every level—that includes Democrats in Congress, wh...
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Truly cannot believe this isn’t being covered as a DEFCON1 global crisis.
Because that’s what it is.
Because that’s what it is.
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The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation
Depraved.
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Depraved.
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He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.
www.miamiherald.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.
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“.. the self-proclaimed frog brigade — three adults in inflatable amphibian costumes — posed for photos ..
“.. A small group of counterprotesters nearby shouted, “We love you, ICE!”
@nbcnews.com
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“.. A small group of counterprotesters nearby shouted, “We love you, ICE!”
@nbcnews.com
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October 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“.. the self-proclaimed frog brigade — three adults in inflatable amphibian costumes — posed for photos ..
“.. A small group of counterprotesters nearby shouted, “We love you, ICE!”
@nbcnews.com
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“.. A small group of counterprotesters nearby shouted, “We love you, ICE!”
@nbcnews.com
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"Look at the picture... One of these is a member of a private militia that supports the President and was involved in a violent effort to overturn the election, the other is an agent of the state. Can you tell the difference?" donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...
October 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"Look at the picture... One of these is a member of a private militia that supports the President and was involved in a violent effort to overturn the election, the other is an agent of the state. Can you tell the difference?" donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...
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Outside of Portland's ICE facility last night, Kenny from South Park got married to a unicorn.
The betrothed Portland couple said they decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.
"People can be fun loving people and still protest."
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
The betrothed Portland couple said they decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.
"People can be fun loving people and still protest."
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Outside of Portland's ICE facility last night, Kenny from South Park got married to a unicorn.
The betrothed Portland couple said they decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.
"People can be fun loving people and still protest."
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
The betrothed Portland couple said they decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.
"People can be fun loving people and still protest."
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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BREAKING: Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role reut.rs/46RSbE6
October 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
BREAKING: Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role reut.rs/46RSbE6
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Trump is “very intentional about exploiting the shutdown to make it more painful for people and constituencies that they deem the enemy,” he said. “That’s absolutely un-American.”
@politico.com
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October 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Trump is “very intentional about exploiting the shutdown to make it more painful for people and constituencies that they deem the enemy,” he said. “That’s absolutely un-American.”
@politico.com
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A long paper trail reveals that Jack Posobiec, MAGA’s leading voice on “voter fraud,” lives in Maryland but votes in Pennsylvania. slate.trib.al/VZCW5jG
MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There.
A long paper trail shows that Jack Posobiec casts a ballot in one state and lives in another.
slate.trib.al
October 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A long paper trail reveals that Jack Posobiec, MAGA’s leading voice on “voter fraud,” lives in Maryland but votes in Pennsylvania. slate.trib.al/VZCW5jG
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October 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.
What Mississippi's infant mortality crisis says about the risks of Medicaid cuts
Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.
n.pr
October 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.
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Israeli forces intercept and board several boats that were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to camera footage from the group.
October 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Israeli forces intercept and board several boats that were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to camera footage from the group.
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“Four hundred and twelve women were charged with crimes that would not have been crimes if they were not pregnant. That is exactly what happens when we give rights and status to embryos and fetuses.”
When miscarriages become crimes
412 women faced criminal charges for pregnancy outcomes. This is what fetal personhood looks like.
www.motherjones.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“Four hundred and twelve women were charged with crimes that would not have been crimes if they were not pregnant. That is exactly what happens when we give rights and status to embryos and fetuses.”
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The DOJ's "demand for voters’ personal information, including driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers, is unprecedented and unlawful, and we will vigorously fight the federal government’s overreach in court."
www.motherjones.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The DOJ's "demand for voters’ personal information, including driver’s license numbers and Social Security numbers, is unprecedented and unlawful, and we will vigorously fight the federal government’s overreach in court."
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Trump says the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.
Trump says US has carried out another fatal strike targeting alleged drug-smuggling boat
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.
bit.ly
September 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Trump says the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.
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BREAKING: President Trump signs a proclamation to overhaul the H-1B visa program for high-skilled workers, including a new $100,000 annual fee.
Trump signs proclamation imposing $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a new, $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications.
bit.ly
September 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
BREAKING: President Trump signs a proclamation to overhaul the H-1B visa program for high-skilled workers, including a new $100,000 annual fee.
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The Trump administration said it will require journalists at the Pentagon to pledge they won’t gather any information that hasn’t been authorized for release.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Trump administration said it will require journalists at the Pentagon to pledge they won’t gather any information that hasn’t been authorized for release.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
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Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace on Friday for an unusually long period, some 12 minutes, in what Estonia’s foreign minister called an “unprecedentedly brazen” intrusion over the NATO country.
Russian Fighter Jets Enter Airspace of Estonia, a NATO Member
Estonia’s foreign minister described the flights, which lasted for an unusually long 12 minutes, as an “unprecedentedly brazen” intrusion.
nyti.ms
September 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace on Friday for an unusually long period, some 12 minutes, in what Estonia’s foreign minister called an “unprecedentedly brazen” intrusion over the NATO country.
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In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.
How FCC chair Brendan Carr is leading Trump's charge against the media
In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.
n.pr
September 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.
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📽️VIDEO EXPLAINER: Marc Elias breaks down everything you need to know about Trump and Republicans’ plan to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections.
What can we do to stop them? Check out Marc’s latest video to learn more👇
youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
What can we do to stop them? Check out Marc’s latest video to learn more👇
youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
URGENT: Trump's Plan To Steal The 2026 Election Revealed
Today, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about how Trump and the Republicans plan to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections.
Support independent journalism by becoming a Democracy…
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September 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📽️VIDEO EXPLAINER: Marc Elias breaks down everything you need to know about Trump and Republicans’ plan to interfere with the 2026 and 2028 elections.
What can we do to stop them? Check out Marc’s latest video to learn more👇
youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
What can we do to stop them? Check out Marc’s latest video to learn more👇
youtu.be/7PXQfDHr9Aw
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⚡️Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept...
kyivindependent.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
⚡️Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
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Mario Guevara is here legally and is not facing any criminal charges.
He is being thrown out of the country for nothing but reporting news.
He is being thrown out of the country for nothing but reporting news.
US appeals court orders deportation of Atlanta journalist detained by Ice
Mario Guevara faces imminent removal from US as his attorney files emergency petition
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mario Guevara is here legally and is not facing any criminal charges.
He is being thrown out of the country for nothing but reporting news.
He is being thrown out of the country for nothing but reporting news.
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After DOGE outed Mohammad Halimi on social media, Taliban intelligence agents blindfolded and took three of his family members to a remote prison.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.
Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U...
www.propublica.org
September 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
After DOGE outed Mohammad Halimi on social media, Taliban intelligence agents blindfolded and took three of his family members to a remote prison.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
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The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
A Coast Guard Commander Miscarried. She Nearly Died After Being Denied Care.
U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal law, the military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to save...
www.propublica.org
September 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Much of the cardboard and paper goods strewn about our homes are sold by a single private company, with its name, Uline, stamped on the bottom.
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
That Cardboard Box in Your Home Is Fueling Election Denial
A previously unreported boom in profits for the shipping supply giant Uline has provided the funds for a deeply conservative Midwestern family to bankroll anti-democracy causes around the country.
www.propublica.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Much of the cardboard and paper goods strewn about our homes are sold by a single private company, with its name, Uline, stamped on the bottom.
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
Many may not know that a multibillion-dollar fortune made on those ubiquitous products fuels far-right candidates across the country.
(Published 2022)
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Trump is going to fire the US Attorney for EDVA because he won't charge a fraud case against Tish James when there is no evidence of fraud.
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Trump poised to fire US attorney for resisting effort to charge NY AG Letitia James: Sources
President Trump is expected to fire the U.S. attorney in Eastern Virginia after he was unable to find evidence of mortgage fraud against NY AG Letitia James, sources say.
abcnews.go.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Trump is going to fire the US Attorney for EDVA because he won't charge a fraud case against Tish James when there is no evidence of fraud.
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-poi...
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Great resource posted today by @Just_Security regarding DOJ‘s conduct in litigation during the second Trump administration. 
www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...
www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...
The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation
Comprehensive study of court cases involving Trump administration and the basis for courts no longer giving a "presumption of regularity."
www.justsecurity.org
September 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Great resource posted today by @Just_Security regarding DOJ‘s conduct in litigation during the second Trump administration. 
www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...
www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...