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We just murdered eight more people in boats.
December 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
We just murdered eight more people in boats.
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“We’re broken and we’re being poached by ICE,” one official with the prison workers union told ProPublica. “It’s unbelievable. People are leaving in droves.”
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
As Federal Prisons Run Low on Food and Toilet Paper, Corrections Officers Leave in Droves for ICE
Many of the problems the agency is facing now are not new, but staff and prisoners fear an exodus of officers could make life behind bars even worse.
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“We’re broken and we’re being poached by ICE,” one official with the prison workers union told ProPublica. “It’s unbelievable. People are leaving in droves.”
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
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Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws, and affirmative action will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at Trump’s State Department. That impacts how the agency conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws, and affirmative action will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at Trump’s State Department. That impacts how the agency conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
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NEW: Today we published a new investigation into something happening largely out of view: immigrant kids getting separated from their families and placed in federal shelters, in some cases after something as mundane as a traffic stop🧵 1/
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
NEW: Today we published a new investigation into something happening largely out of view: immigrant kids getting separated from their families and placed in federal shelters, in some cases after something as mundane as a traffic stop🧵 1/
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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New:
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
New:
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
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It wasn’t a peace plan. It was a surrender plan.
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It wasn’t a peace plan. It was a surrender plan.
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Donald Trump repeatedly told us that his tariffs would not increase prices for consumers.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
Trump goes on defense over tariffs as prices on everyday items keep rising
The rollback of import taxes on coffee, bananas and many other foods is the latest sign that the administration could be forced to shift course.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Donald Trump repeatedly told us that his tariffs would not increase prices for consumers.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
So why on Earth is he lowering his tariffs on various foods?
Duh, because his tariffs raised prices.
Just another day with Don the Con.
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This is a direct attack on our children & our future.
At a time when we need to be doing more to prepare our kids to compete in the global economy, Trump is going after the agency that strengthens American education. Once again, he's helping our adversaries & competitors.
At a time when we need to be doing more to prepare our kids to compete in the global economy, Trump is going after the agency that strengthens American education. Once again, he's helping our adversaries & competitors.
Trump administration to announce dismantling of much of Education Dept.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This is a direct attack on our children & our future.
At a time when we need to be doing more to prepare our kids to compete in the global economy, Trump is going after the agency that strengthens American education. Once again, he's helping our adversaries & competitors.
At a time when we need to be doing more to prepare our kids to compete in the global economy, Trump is going after the agency that strengthens American education. Once again, he's helping our adversaries & competitors.
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Trump’s making it easier for polluters to profit from poisoning waterways like the Chesapeake Bay.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
Why More Pollution Could Be Coming for Wetlands
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Trump’s making it easier for polluters to profit from poisoning waterways like the Chesapeake Bay.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
A healthy Bay is an economic & environmental lifeline for Maryland & clean waterways are vital to communities around the U.S.
But in Trump-world, his big money pals always come first.
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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A bunch of folks have asked me what this looks like in local currency terms. Here's the chart.
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~
November 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A bunch of folks have asked me what this looks like in local currency terms. Here's the chart.
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~
It's a similar story: The performance of the U.S. stock market during the Trump presidency is... ~~meh~~
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"The Trump Administration is not putting veterans first."
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"The Trump Administration is not putting veterans first."
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
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YES.
it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
YES.
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The White House is a 24/7 pay-to-play enterprise.
The latest? Trump is pardoning Changpeng Zhao, who built a company that allowed terrorists and sex predators to launder money.
Why? Because Zhao made a huge investment in Trump's corrupt crypto business.
Pay-to-play.
The latest? Trump is pardoning Changpeng Zhao, who built a company that allowed terrorists and sex predators to launder money.
Why? Because Zhao made a huge investment in Trump's corrupt crypto business.
Pay-to-play.
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The White House is a 24/7 pay-to-play enterprise.
The latest? Trump is pardoning Changpeng Zhao, who built a company that allowed terrorists and sex predators to launder money.
Why? Because Zhao made a huge investment in Trump's corrupt crypto business.
Pay-to-play.
The latest? Trump is pardoning Changpeng Zhao, who built a company that allowed terrorists and sex predators to launder money.
Why? Because Zhao made a huge investment in Trump's corrupt crypto business.
Pay-to-play.
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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CNN fact checks Trump's claims that grocery prices are down:
"From August to September, grocery prices increased again by 0.3%. That followed a 0.6% increase from July to August, which was the biggest jump in three years."
"From August to September, grocery prices increased again by 0.3%. That followed a 0.6% increase from July to August, which was the biggest jump in three years."
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CNN fact checks Trump's claims that grocery prices are down:
"From August to September, grocery prices increased again by 0.3%. That followed a 0.6% increase from July to August, which was the biggest jump in three years."
"From August to September, grocery prices increased again by 0.3%. That followed a 0.6% increase from July to August, which was the biggest jump in three years."
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“This is not how American democracy is supposed to operate. And that’s what Prop 50 is about."
On Wednesday, Barack Obama joined Gavin Newsom in a livestream to support the governor’s redistricting measure, saying it has "critical implications not just for California but for the entire country."
On Wednesday, Barack Obama joined Gavin Newsom in a livestream to support the governor’s redistricting measure, saying it has "critical implications not just for California but for the entire country."
Obama: California redistricting is "critical" for democracy
The former president called Proposition 50 a "chance at least to create a level playing field."
www.motherjones.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“This is not how American democracy is supposed to operate. And that’s what Prop 50 is about."
On Wednesday, Barack Obama joined Gavin Newsom in a livestream to support the governor’s redistricting measure, saying it has "critical implications not just for California but for the entire country."
On Wednesday, Barack Obama joined Gavin Newsom in a livestream to support the governor’s redistricting measure, saying it has "critical implications not just for California but for the entire country."
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I don’t need to explain why it’s wildly unacceptable for the military to be illegally privately financed by the president’s wealthy allies, right?
New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members | CNN Politics
The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Dep...
www.cnn.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I don’t need to explain why it’s wildly unacceptable for the military to be illegally privately financed by the president’s wealthy allies, right?
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This should infuriate EVERY American. Why has it not? Are we collectively shell-shocked or exhausted?
a live look this morning at the demolished East Wing of the White House
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This should infuriate EVERY American. Why has it not? Are we collectively shell-shocked or exhausted?
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Live from No Kings on n Cedarburg
October 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Live from No Kings on n Cedarburg
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Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion package to rescue the Argentinian economy.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire
A $20 billion US rescue package is a gift for a hedge fund manager with ties to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
www.motherjones.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion package to rescue the Argentinian economy.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
Too bad that it's basically a gift for one hedge fund manager with ties to Bessent himself.
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California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers—including federal immigration agents—from covering their faces while conducting official business, under a bill that was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. If you ask me, EVERY blue state should do this!
Who agrees? ✋
Who agrees? ✋
September 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers—including federal immigration agents—from covering their faces while conducting official business, under a bill that was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. If you ask me, EVERY blue state should do this!
Who agrees? ✋
Who agrees? ✋
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Hey if you’ve never seen the word before, you should probably look into it more before making completely baseless links to lifelong health conditions
Trump: "Asceda -- well, let's see how we say that. Ascenem -- enophin. Acetaminophen. Is that okay?"
September 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Hey if you’ve never seen the word before, you should probably look into it more before making completely baseless links to lifelong health conditions
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-cutting 10s of millions of $s for more than 50 autism-related studies
-rolling back protections from air pollution, which studies link to autism
-reversing bans on chemicals, including TCE, also linked to autism
-Ending her autism research & gov career 👇
www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...
-rolling back protections from air pollution, which studies link to autism
-reversing bans on chemicals, including TCE, also linked to autism
-Ending her autism research & gov career 👇
www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...
RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That.
While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...
www.propublica.org
September 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
-cutting 10s of millions of $s for more than 50 autism-related studies
-rolling back protections from air pollution, which studies link to autism
-reversing bans on chemicals, including TCE, also linked to autism
-Ending her autism research & gov career 👇
www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...
-rolling back protections from air pollution, which studies link to autism
-reversing bans on chemicals, including TCE, also linked to autism
-Ending her autism research & gov career 👇
www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...