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Donald Trump knows what he is doing in attacking democracy. Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat shares a warning about Trump's next authoritarian moves and we discuss how we can fight back.
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SCARY: Trump Knows What He's Doing | Ruth Ben-Ghiat
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October 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Donald Trump knows what he is doing in attacking democracy. Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat shares a warning about Trump's next authoritarian moves and we discuss how we can fight back.
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Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
www.seattletimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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This is an important response to the “why bother to fight Trump in court if he is just going to ignore the rulings?” naysayers.
So, I wrote up my "bookmark this response" to the "it doesn't matter" folks.
My response: It does matter.
Tonight, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/defending-...
My response: It does matter.
Tonight, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/defending-...
May 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
This is an important response to the “why bother to fight Trump in court if he is just going to ignore the rulings?” naysayers.
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Holy shit
NEW: Pete Hegseth’s Signal chats about pending strikes in Yemen included information from a top general’s secure messages to him, three U.S. officials with direct knowledge tell NBC News.
Info Pete Hegseth shared with wife, brother came from top general’s secure messages
Hegseth has denied the information he shared was classified, but it was given to him on a system for sensitive and classified information, sources told NBC News.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Holy shit
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This isn’t about supporting families, it’s about control. The same politicians attacking our rights are now pushing marriage and childbirth. We need real support for all families and the freedom to decide our own futures. Call Congress. Speak out. They win if we stay silent.
April 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This isn’t about supporting families, it’s about control. The same politicians attacking our rights are now pushing marriage and childbirth. We need real support for all families and the freedom to decide our own futures. Call Congress. Speak out. They win if we stay silent.
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I really do think we’re well beyond this point.
If you pretend that your differences with friends and coworkers and family are about “politics” when in fact they’re about right versus wrong and fascism versus the rule of law, you’re doing your country a grave disservice.
If you pretend that your differences with friends and coworkers and family are about “politics” when in fact they’re about right versus wrong and fascism versus the rule of law, you’re doing your country a grave disservice.
April 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I really do think we’re well beyond this point.
If you pretend that your differences with friends and coworkers and family are about “politics” when in fact they’re about right versus wrong and fascism versus the rule of law, you’re doing your country a grave disservice.
If you pretend that your differences with friends and coworkers and family are about “politics” when in fact they’re about right versus wrong and fascism versus the rule of law, you’re doing your country a grave disservice.
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Just a legal historian here reminding everyone that “high crimes and misdemeanors” do not need to be felonies.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
April 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Just a legal historian here reminding everyone that “high crimes and misdemeanors” do not need to be felonies.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
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US faculty and anyone who cares about academic freedom:
I urge you to check out @wearehighered.bsky.social
* read through compelling letters signed by thousands of faculty
* learn about upcoming actions in which you can participate
* spread the word to encourage others to get involved, too !
I urge you to check out @wearehighered.bsky.social
* read through compelling letters signed by thousands of faculty
* learn about upcoming actions in which you can participate
* spread the word to encourage others to get involved, too !
Hello, Bluesky!! We are a collective of academics who are standing up for higher education. Join us: www.wearehighered.org
We Are Higher Ed
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March 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
US faculty and anyone who cares about academic freedom:
I urge you to check out @wearehighered.bsky.social
* read through compelling letters signed by thousands of faculty
* learn about upcoming actions in which you can participate
* spread the word to encourage others to get involved, too !
I urge you to check out @wearehighered.bsky.social
* read through compelling letters signed by thousands of faculty
* learn about upcoming actions in which you can participate
* spread the word to encourage others to get involved, too !
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Every time I see a cybertruck in the wild it's like sorry I don't believe a real person bought one of these with their own money. These are paid actors
March 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Every time I see a cybertruck in the wild it's like sorry I don't believe a real person bought one of these with their own money. These are paid actors
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Recently, the Trump administration quietly made three moves to restrict reproductive healthcare — all of which were ripped from the pages of Project 2025.
Trump Quietly Made 3 Chilling Moves Against Reproductive Freedom
Opinion | The moves are all steps toward achieving the Project 2025 goals of banning abortion and restricting access to birth control nationwide.
www.democracydocket.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Recently, the Trump administration quietly made three moves to restrict reproductive healthcare — all of which were ripped from the pages of Project 2025.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Judge takes first step towards finding Trump administration in contempt. "By March 25, 2025, Defendants shall file a brief showing cause why they did not violate the Court's Temporary Restraining Orders."
March 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Judge takes first step towards finding Trump administration in contempt. "By March 25, 2025, Defendants shall file a brief showing cause why they did not violate the Court's Temporary Restraining Orders."
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Trump‘s tariffs will hit his voters the hardest.
I gifted this article so you can read it.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I gifted this article so you can read it.
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March 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trump‘s tariffs will hit his voters the hardest.
I gifted this article so you can read it.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I gifted this article so you can read it.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This is also known as invading Panama.
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, officials say.
Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say
Potential plans range from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News
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March 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is also known as invading Panama.
Tuesday March 4 live at 7pm EST Congressional Black Caucus members, civil rights activists, voting rights advocates, etc. Rev. William J. Barber II will deliver OUR speech.KEEP TRUMP’S RATINGS LOW, DO NOT WATCH ANY NEWS NETWORKS. Youtube.com/RolandSMartin or on the Black Star Network (BSN) app.
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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that focuses on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s importa...
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March 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Tuesday March 4 live at 7pm EST Congressional Black Caucus members, civil rights activists, voting rights advocates, etc. Rev. William J. Barber II will deliver OUR speech.KEEP TRUMP’S RATINGS LOW, DO NOT WATCH ANY NEWS NETWORKS. Youtube.com/RolandSMartin or on the Black Star Network (BSN) app.
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SCOOP: DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
www.wired.com/story/doge-a...
www.wired.com/story/doge-a...
DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
SCOOP: DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
www.wired.com/story/doge-a...
www.wired.com/story/doge-a...
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If you’re cheering for a South African sociopath to fuck over US military veterans then you should probably stop with that America first bullshit.
February 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
If you’re cheering for a South African sociopath to fuck over US military veterans then you should probably stop with that America first bullshit.
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wow so all of a sudden its “racist” and “sexist” to indiscriminately fire every woman and minority you can find simply bc you assume they are unqualified based on nothing more than their race and gender?
February 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
wow so all of a sudden its “racist” and “sexist” to indiscriminately fire every woman and minority you can find simply bc you assume they are unqualified based on nothing more than their race and gender?
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“It is not the case that America is retreating into splendid isolationism. No, we are still taking sides in world affairs. But now we are holding hands with the Russians and the Chinese and opposing the countries to which we have long-standing treaty obligations.”
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The World Will Go Nuclear
The old order is gone. The new order will be nuclear proliferation.
open.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“It is not the case that America is retreating into splendid isolationism. No, we are still taking sides in world affairs. But now we are holding hands with the Russians and the Chinese and opposing the countries to which we have long-standing treaty obligations.”
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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"Every single pronoun in the history of mankind has been invented." - Reyes's response to this part of the EO:
February 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Every single pronoun in the history of mankind has been invented." - Reyes's response to this part of the EO:
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Unreal. The US government is dumping Asian and African families and children in random countries that they have no connection to. Dumping, not "deporting." Deportation implies the return of a person to their home country. This is treating people like toxic waste.
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-depo...
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-depo...
February 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Unreal. The US government is dumping Asian and African families and children in random countries that they have no connection to. Dumping, not "deporting." Deportation implies the return of a person to their home country. This is treating people like toxic waste.
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-depo...
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-depo...
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A handy guide put together by Democracy Docket! The Trump Accountability Tracker! Here is where we are on 2/14/25.
February 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A handy guide put together by Democracy Docket! The Trump Accountability Tracker! Here is where we are on 2/14/25.
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ATTN: Probationary federal workers who have been fired, please read: federalworkerrights.com/2025/02/13/m...
Mass terminations of probationary employees: is there any recourse?
Several federal agencies have begun mass terminations of probationary employees. Other agencies are expected to follow soon. The administration is targeting probationary employees because they lack…
federalworkerrights.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
ATTN: Probationary federal workers who have been fired, please read: federalworkerrights.com/2025/02/13/m...
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ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions
There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
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When service workers try to organize and bargain for a fair wage or better working conditions, people like Bailey dismiss the work as menial and unskilled. But when it's an opportunity to pursue a nonsense culture war against "woke," suddenly some people aren't good enough for these jobs.
Missouri's AG Andrew Bailey is suing Starbucks, arguing that its workforce is too "female" and "non-white" and as a result Missouri consumers “pay higher prices and wait longer for goods and services" because its workforce is "less qualified"
This is a brazenly racist and sexist lawsuit.
This is a brazenly racist and sexist lawsuit.
February 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
When service workers try to organize and bargain for a fair wage or better working conditions, people like Bailey dismiss the work as menial and unskilled. But when it's an opportunity to pursue a nonsense culture war against "woke," suddenly some people aren't good enough for these jobs.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has rejected a Republican-backed request to extradite a doctor charged with prescribing abortion pills online to a Louisiana resident last month.
"I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana, not now, not ever."
"I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana, not now, not ever."
February 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has rejected a Republican-backed request to extradite a doctor charged with prescribing abortion pills online to a Louisiana resident last month.
"I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana, not now, not ever."
"I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana, not now, not ever."