@ladya24.bsky.social
More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site
As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.
www.miamiherald.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Whew the disappointment
The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
September 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Whew the disappointment
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A Democratic candidate for Governor in Georgia authentically talking about college football.
September 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A Democratic candidate for Governor in Georgia authentically talking about college football.
Thoughts?
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Thoughts?
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When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.
March 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
When scholars of authoritarianism and fascism leave U.S. universities because of the deteriorating political situation here, we should really worry.
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Another ominous development: The Social Security Administration is no longer allowing parents in Maine to register newborns for SSNs at hospital after birth, is instead requiring them to visit a Social Security Office to register their children.
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
Social Security now requires Maine parents to visit an agency office to register newborns
The change — immediately criticized by pediatric health advocates — eliminates a program that allowed parents to fill out a form at the hospital to secure a Social Security number for their children.
www.pressherald.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Another ominous development: The Social Security Administration is no longer allowing parents in Maine to register newborns for SSNs at hospital after birth, is instead requiring them to visit a Social Security Office to register their children.
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/06/s...
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Trump cuts aid for elderly people and families who use food banks in Michigan
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
Michigan food banks heading for critical shortages due to funding uncertainty
The Food Bank Council of Michigan said $3.7 million worth of orders for chicken, pork and other items are unlikely to be filled.
www.detroitnews.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Trump cuts aid for elderly people and families who use food banks in Michigan
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
"The USDA has confirmed to the council that... purchases made after Jan. 19 are not currently eligible for reimbursement and it's unclear when or if they will be..."
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
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"town hall night in america" -- every congressional district, once a month, all on the same night:
oldgoats.substack.com/p/lets-creat...
oldgoats.substack.com/p/lets-creat...
Let’s Create “Town Hall Night in America”
It’s time for Democrats to institutionalize our oldest form of democracy
oldgoats.substack.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"town hall night in america" -- every congressional district, once a month, all on the same night:
oldgoats.substack.com/p/lets-creat...
oldgoats.substack.com/p/lets-creat...
GA08 & GA02
@aoc.bsky.social: "Listen, if your representative is not doing a town hall, give me a ring... I'll say it right here, right now: if a deep red Republican district wants to have an honest conversation, even if it's with someone they disagree with, I'm willing to do that."
March 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
GA08 & GA02
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America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.
America’s butterflies are disappearing at a ‘catastrophic’ rate | CNN
US butterfly populations are declining because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new nationwide study finds.
cnn.it
March 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.
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Matthew Hiller says he's sold hundreds of Elon Musk bumper stickers a day in recent weeks, with some buyers saying they're "stuck" with their Teslas.
Anti-Elon Musk stickers are being snapped up by Tesla owners who can't sell
Matthew Hiller says he's sold hundreds of Elon Musk bumper stickers a day in recent weeks, with some buyers saying they're "stuck" with their Teslas.
www.businessinsider.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Matthew Hiller says he's sold hundreds of Elon Musk bumper stickers a day in recent weeks, with some buyers saying they're "stuck" with their Teslas.
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🗣️ "My heart breaks for my daughter and her husband who are barely balancing the books, despite both of them working full time"
Lisa Caplan from the wealth manager Charles Stanley offers her advice on the best tax-efficient way to pay for your grandchildren’s nursery fees ⬇️
Lisa Caplan from the wealth manager Charles Stanley offers her advice on the best tax-efficient way to pay for your grandchildren’s nursery fees ⬇️
What’s a tax-efficient way to pay my grandchildren’s nursery fees?
www.thetimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🗣️ "My heart breaks for my daughter and her husband who are barely balancing the books, despite both of them working full time"
Lisa Caplan from the wealth manager Charles Stanley offers her advice on the best tax-efficient way to pay for your grandchildren’s nursery fees ⬇️
Lisa Caplan from the wealth manager Charles Stanley offers her advice on the best tax-efficient way to pay for your grandchildren’s nursery fees ⬇️
The largest nonprofit in Georgia, outpacing colleges & hospitals, is a Christian foundation
You all should read this book to understand the diverse nexus of right wing players and funders that are actively committed to undoing our democracy for sake of power, money and ideology.
February 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The largest nonprofit in Georgia, outpacing colleges & hospitals, is a Christian foundation
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U.S. Offers PlatinumPlus Preferred Citizenship
U.S. Offers PlatinumPlus Preferred Citizenship
WASHINGTON, DC—In an 86-14 vote, the Senate approved legislation Monday establishing PlatinumPlus Preferred citizenship, an exciting new program offering special benefits and discounts to select membe...
theonion.com
February 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
U.S. Offers PlatinumPlus Preferred Citizenship
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🔥 @aoc.bsky.social : “The numbers don’t add up. $880 BILLION is a devastating cut to Medicaid, and an attack on Medicare. Anyone who votes for this budget is voting to cut Medicaid and gut health care for Medicare recipients in 🇺🇸.”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGg7cr0...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGg7cr0...
February 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
🔥 @aoc.bsky.social : “The numbers don’t add up. $880 BILLION is a devastating cut to Medicaid, and an attack on Medicare. Anyone who votes for this budget is voting to cut Medicaid and gut health care for Medicare recipients in 🇺🇸.”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGg7cr0...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGg7cr0...
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1400 more firings at Veterans Affairs:
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
VA fires 1,400 more staffers in second round of workforce reductions
About 2,500 VA workers have been forced out of their jobs in the last few weeks.
www.militarytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
1400 more firings at Veterans Affairs:
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
"Officials said specifically that Veterans Crisis Line responders were not affected by the dismissals. But workers within the department said that support staff for the crisis line were among the workers let go..."
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
One of most important tools in the midst of an authoritarian regime is to know your rights.
February 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
One of most important tools in the midst of an authoritarian regime is to know your rights.
February 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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“More than a quarter of the contracts listed by DOGE were actually already paid, the Journal found, saving no money. For instance, DOGE listed $168,000 in savings for terminating a contract with HHS for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit. It had already been fully paid.”
Beyond parody.
Beyond parody.
February 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
“More than a quarter of the contracts listed by DOGE were actually already paid, the Journal found, saving no money. For instance, DOGE listed $168,000 in savings for terminating a contract with HHS for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit. It had already been fully paid.”
Beyond parody.
Beyond parody.
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It was an honor to sign the guest book in the home of Anne Frank.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
February 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
It was an honor to sign the guest book in the home of Anne Frank.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
I was here as a younger man and thought about her life as a dark chapter of history.
Today, I can’t help but think of her story as one of caution. Our world is fragile, and it’s incumbent on us not to break it.
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The Utah Legislature is considering a bill to create a “Coogan Law” similar to those in other states. The bill would require creators who make more than $150,000 a year from online content featuring children to set aside 15% of it into a trust fund that the children can access when they turn 18.
Kevin Franke regrets letting his kids go online, supports bill to protect child influencers’ earnings
Kevin Franke says he regrets letting his now ex-wife, Ruby Franke, put their kids' lives online — and he's supporting a bill in the Utah Legislature that would protect the money other kids earn while making web content.
www.sltrib.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Utah Legislature is considering a bill to create a “Coogan Law” similar to those in other states. The bill would require creators who make more than $150,000 a year from online content featuring children to set aside 15% of it into a trust fund that the children can access when they turn 18.
This was a good listen.
Great to be back at UChicago Institute of Politics tonight. Tune in.
The Future of the Democratic Party
YouTube video by UChicago Institute of Politics
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This was a good listen.