owensefrem.bsky.social
@owensefrem.bsky.social
"Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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Remains one of all-time favorite movies.
RoboCop (1987) Directed by Paul Verhoeven stars Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, and Miguel Ferrer.
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Supplemental briefs have been filed in Illinois v Trump. Responding to Court's question about meaning of term "regular forces" in 10 U.S.C. §12406(3), Illinois says, as @martylederman.bsky.social had argued in amicus brief, that it encompasses the regular military while Admin says it doesn't.
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Definitely in a season where I’m not allowing anyone’s misery to project one me.
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Translation: he has no idea how insurance works
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Call in the troops to solve the commercial real estate crisis in our swanky downtown cores

You can’t make this shit up, folks
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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The freedom to marry rightly remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
ILB Alex Singleton on Friday underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer, which was diagnosed last week. Alex is recovering well from the procedure with doctors optimistic he could return to play in the coming weeks pending additional test results.
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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The Senate Republicans voted down a motion from Sen. Tammy Baldwin designed to force a vote on her amendment to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for one year.

The motion failed in a 47-to-53 vote along party lines.

www.cbsnews.com/amp/live-upd...
Government shutdown live updates as Senate tees up final vote on deal to end impasse
The Senate is expected to take a final vote Monday on the bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Private equity firms are taking over mobile home parks & raising the rent, forcing the residents out. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/opinio...
a silver airstream trailer is parked in a dirt lot
ALT: a silver airstream trailer is parked in a dirt lot
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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ICYMI: I hosted a press conference with faith leaders across our community to stand against Trump’s cuts to food assistance.

Feeding the hungry is a moral obligation. Yet Trump continues to fight court orders to fully fund SNAP.

www.osvnews.com/ecumenical-g...
Ecumenical group of faith leaders in Seattle demand SNAP funds be fully restored
SEATTLE (OSV News) -- "My friends, many worry that another Great Depression is on the horizon. I am here to tell you: For many in our community, the next Great Depression is already here and about to ...
www.osvnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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🚨BREAKING: In a win for Wisconsin voters, a state judge vacated a ruling that would have forced election officials to conduct mass citizenship checks — a move voting rights advocates warned could have wrongly purged some citizens from the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In a Win for Voters, Wisconsin Judge Withdraws Anti-Voting Order on Proof of Citizenship
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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My wife and I pay for life insurance even though we have never died. I pay for fire insurance even though my house has never burned down. That's not because we want to throw money at insurance companies. It's because THAT'S HOW INSURANCE WORKS.
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit

this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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In case you're wondering how #Florida woman Pam Bondi is doing as AG for President Convicted Felon: "Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... via @washingtonpost.com
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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What a great long-term recruiting pitch: come do this high-stress job, you may have to work for free at some point — and if you try to feed your family with a side gig, you’ll be punished. 🤡

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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There were many quotes coming from Bills players in the locker room after getting there asses beaten by the Dolphins that "Miami wanted it more."

What the hell?

Because the natural next question I have is "Why didn't YOU want it?"

That shit is unacceptable.
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Good morning to everyone but especially to Lady Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, whose judgement against Rudy Giuliani for defaming them and turning their lives upside down cannot be pardoned away by the president
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Idiotic #Florida legislator who filed a bill to ban sharia law even though nobody's pushing sharia law in FL says immigrants to the U.S. who don’t want to “assimilate and become American” should instead go to other places. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/10/f... via @browardpolitics.bsky.social
Florida ‘No Sharia Act’ sponsor says immigrants who won’t ‘assimilate’ should go elsewhere
In a podcast interview, lawmaker tells immigrants who won’t “assimilate and become American” that other places are “probably better suited for you.”
www.orlandosentinel.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges [ICE] Agents to ID Themselves. 🤷‍♀️

The FBI identifies several indicators of impersonation, including forged or mismatched credentials, face coverings, casual clothing, and cloned vehicle plates.

Puppy Killer Noem, "No."

www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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The US Supreme Court has acted like it's one of Kim Davis's many husbands and kicked the "Marriage is Sacred, Y'all!!!" hypocrite to the curb. Glory!
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Here’s the kicker…

Folks are complaining but are still going to do dumb shit that keeps us over a barrel.

Mark my words…most of the people complaining are not going to change their behavior after this shut down.

l will say more about it later but right now I’m just irritated at everything 😂🤷🏾‍♀️
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM