Lisa Rice
@itslisarice.bsky.social
President & CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Civil, Human & Justice Rights Advocate & Lover of the Arts
The Trump Admin warns states will face harsh penalties if they don't comply w/ orders to "immediately undo" efforts to provide SNAP benefits to low-income families. The Admin told the Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit that states would be "responsible for the consequences" if they don't obey.
In a move that adds to the chaos and uncertainty, Trump administration ordered states to “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Trump Admin warns states will face harsh penalties if they don't comply w/ orders to "immediately undo" efforts to provide SNAP benefits to low-income families. The Admin told the Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit that states would be "responsible for the consequences" if they don't obey.
A Fed court found it was very likely that the Trump-Vance administration broke the law when it failed to fund SNAP benefits from the contingency fund and that its plan to terminate ABAWD waivers early, impacting communities across 17 states, was unlawful.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71820...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71820...
Order – #19 in Rhode Island State Council of Churches v. Rollins (D.R.I., 1:25-cv-00569) – CourtListener.com
ORDER re 3 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Stay under 5 U.S.C. 705. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 11/1/2025. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Main Document...
www.courtlistener.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A Fed court found it was very likely that the Trump-Vance administration broke the law when it failed to fund SNAP benefits from the contingency fund and that its plan to terminate ABAWD waivers early, impacting communities across 17 states, was unlawful.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71820...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71820...
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New Virginia Poll from AtlasIntel
Governor
Spanberger (D) 54%
Earle-Sears (R) 45%
LG
Hashmi (D) 52%
Reid (R) 46%
AG
Miyares 48%
Jones 46.5%
Blame for Shutdown
GOP 47%
Dem 41%
Pollster very accurate in 2024 and this year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race
www.atlasintel.org/poll/2025-vi...
Governor
Spanberger (D) 54%
Earle-Sears (R) 45%
LG
Hashmi (D) 52%
Reid (R) 46%
AG
Miyares 48%
Jones 46.5%
Blame for Shutdown
GOP 47%
Dem 41%
Pollster very accurate in 2024 and this year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race
www.atlasintel.org/poll/2025-vi...
USA: 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Election | AtlasIntel
National poll analyzing vote intention for: Virginia Governor, Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor Approval, Evaluation and Image of Political Figures | Mo
www.atlasintel.org
November 1, 2025 at 1:23 AM
New Virginia Poll from AtlasIntel
Governor
Spanberger (D) 54%
Earle-Sears (R) 45%
LG
Hashmi (D) 52%
Reid (R) 46%
AG
Miyares 48%
Jones 46.5%
Blame for Shutdown
GOP 47%
Dem 41%
Pollster very accurate in 2024 and this year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race
www.atlasintel.org/poll/2025-vi...
Governor
Spanberger (D) 54%
Earle-Sears (R) 45%
LG
Hashmi (D) 52%
Reid (R) 46%
AG
Miyares 48%
Jones 46.5%
Blame for Shutdown
GOP 47%
Dem 41%
Pollster very accurate in 2024 and this year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race
www.atlasintel.org/poll/2025-vi...
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A surge in callouts among air traffic controllers "is straining staffing levels" at multiple airports across the US — including in the NYC area where 80% of controllers are absent.
The FAA said half of the 30 busiest facilities were experiencing staffing shortages, "leading to widespread impacts."
The FAA said half of the 30 busiest facilities were experiencing staffing shortages, "leading to widespread impacts."
80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers absent amid 'surge' in callouts: FAA
Staffing shortages snarled flights at a slew of major airports on Friday.
abcnews.go.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A surge in callouts among air traffic controllers "is straining staffing levels" at multiple airports across the US — including in the NYC area where 80% of controllers are absent.
The FAA said half of the 30 busiest facilities were experiencing staffing shortages, "leading to widespread impacts."
The FAA said half of the 30 busiest facilities were experiencing staffing shortages, "leading to widespread impacts."
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November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Congress needs to step up and stop this immediately. We must abide by & follow international law or another country could do the same thing to us.
President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians. n.pr/47zOzqr
Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims
President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
n.pr
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Congress needs to step up and stop this immediately. We must abide by & follow international law or another country could do the same thing to us.
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More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.
October 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.
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thanks to a donation from the Brooklyn Book Bodega, we gave out nearly 300 books to trick or treaters at the kids’ school Halloween event!
November 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
thanks to a donation from the Brooklyn Book Bodega, we gave out nearly 300 books to trick or treaters at the kids’ school Halloween event!
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"The new billboards are designed to inform troops of legal resources … 'The [Southern Command] strikes … represent the most blatantly illegal act that this administration has had the military carry out.'"
taskandpurpose.com/news/vet-group-billboards-caribbean-strikes/
taskandpurpose.com/news/vet-group-billboards-caribbean-strikes/
Billboards outside US Southern Command urge troops not to 'break the law’ in Caribbean strikes
“Don’t let them make you break the law,” reads a billboard along the road to U.S. Southern Command, one of several set up by veterans.
taskandpurpose.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"The new billboards are designed to inform troops of legal resources … 'The [Southern Command] strikes … represent the most blatantly illegal act that this administration has had the military carry out.'"
taskandpurpose.com/news/vet-group-billboards-caribbean-strikes/
taskandpurpose.com/news/vet-group-billboards-caribbean-strikes/
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Paxlovid from Pfizer costs $15 to make and now retails for $1500.
Insane
Insane
November 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Paxlovid from Pfizer costs $15 to make and now retails for $1500.
Insane
Insane
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Reposted by Lisa Rice
There is no safe level of lead exposure - and in Syracuse, the racial disparities are especially stark. Nearly 12% of Black children in Syracuse had elevated lead levels compared to 2% of white children.
This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, officials must act NOW to confront this crisis.
This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, officials must act NOW to confront this crisis.
The EPA’s Syracuse Lead Water Report Proves We Were Right All Along
Back in November of 2024, a coalition including the NYCLU and Families for Lead Freedom Now held a rally and press conference alerting the public to the lead water crises in Syracuse. Our press confer...
www.nyclu.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
There is no safe level of lead exposure - and in Syracuse, the racial disparities are especially stark. Nearly 12% of Black children in Syracuse had elevated lead levels compared to 2% of white children.
This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, officials must act NOW to confront this crisis.
This National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, officials must act NOW to confront this crisis.
Ensuring HUD can effectively investigate complaints of housing discrimination and provide support to people experiencing the impacts of the nation's fair and affordable housing crisis should be a key priority at HUD.
www.notus.org/housing/layo...
www.notus.org/housing/layo...
Mass Layoffs at HUD’s Fair Housing Office Could Cause Enforcement to Grind to a Halt
The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued RIFs to 170 people in its Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
www.notus.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Ensuring HUD can effectively investigate complaints of housing discrimination and provide support to people experiencing the impacts of the nation's fair and affordable housing crisis should be a key priority at HUD.
www.notus.org/housing/layo...
www.notus.org/housing/layo...
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Reposted by Lisa Rice
The VRA is a tool for equal representation. On Oct. 15, SCOTUS will rehear Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut Section 2.
“This case is about whether Black voters will continue to have the ability to elect candidates of their choice.” – Deuel Ross, LDF Deputy Director of Litigation
“This case is about whether Black voters will continue to have the ability to elect candidates of their choice.” – Deuel Ross, LDF Deputy Director of Litigation
October 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The VRA is a tool for equal representation. On Oct. 15, SCOTUS will rehear Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut Section 2.
“This case is about whether Black voters will continue to have the ability to elect candidates of their choice.” – Deuel Ross, LDF Deputy Director of Litigation
“This case is about whether Black voters will continue to have the ability to elect candidates of their choice.” – Deuel Ross, LDF Deputy Director of Litigation
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#OTD in 1964: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35, becoming the youngest person to do so in history. His vision of justice through nonviolence continues to shape movements worldwide.
October 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#OTD in 1964: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35, becoming the youngest person to do so in history. His vision of justice through nonviolence continues to shape movements worldwide.
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Just so everyone is clear, the main issue in the Supreme Court voting rights case tomorrow is whether it's racist against white people to enforce the Voting Rights Act.
I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.
I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.
October 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Just so everyone is clear, the main issue in the Supreme Court voting rights case tomorrow is whether it's racist against white people to enforce the Voting Rights Act.
I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.
I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.
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Diane Keaton 🖤
You Don't Own Me - Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn & Diane Keaton
YouTube video by decay21450
m.youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Diane Keaton 🖤
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RIP Diane Keaton 🙏
October 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
RIP Diane Keaton 🙏
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This one hurts a lot. RIP Diane Keaton.
I don’t even know what else to say.
I don’t even know what else to say.
October 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This one hurts a lot. RIP Diane Keaton.
I don’t even know what else to say.
I don’t even know what else to say.
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The great actress Diane Keaton has left us at the age of 79. Too soon to say good-bye to the woman who made us smile at the quirky Annie Hall, and who broke our hearts in Reds. Your charm and talent will be sorely missed.
October 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The great actress Diane Keaton has left us at the age of 79. Too soon to say good-bye to the woman who made us smile at the quirky Annie Hall, and who broke our hearts in Reds. Your charm and talent will be sorely missed.
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Next Wednesday, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether the Voting Rights Act survives. Rally in front of the Supreme Court for fair maps! Can't make it? Tune in to hear oral arguments on SupremeCourt.gov
Learn more: www.lwv.org/legal-center...
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Learn more: www.lwv.org/legal-center...
@lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Next Wednesday, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether the Voting Rights Act survives. Rally in front of the Supreme Court for fair maps! Can't make it? Tune in to hear oral arguments on SupremeCourt.gov
Learn more: www.lwv.org/legal-center...
@lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
Learn more: www.lwv.org/legal-center...
@lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social