Pat Jones
@pksjones.bsky.social
Retired high school and college English teacher
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Judge Sara Ellis is setting a precedent alright.
The precedent of evidence-based jurisprudence the likes of which has rarely been seen in federal court.
The precedent of evidence-based jurisprudence the likes of which has rarely been seen in federal court.
As for the testimony of Border Patrol Chief Patrol Greg Bovino:
Ellis: "Defendant Bovino admitted that he lied about whether a rock hit him before he deployed tear gas in Little Village."
When Bovino threw a second tear gas canister at the crowd, the crowd was running away.
Ellis: "Defendant Bovino admitted that he lied about whether a rock hit him before he deployed tear gas in Little Village."
When Bovino threw a second tear gas canister at the crowd, the crowd was running away.
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Judge Sara Ellis is setting a precedent alright.
The precedent of evidence-based jurisprudence the likes of which has rarely been seen in federal court.
The precedent of evidence-based jurisprudence the likes of which has rarely been seen in federal court.
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"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Martin Luther King Jr.
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Response is usually, "He was just kidding."
What about the part during the campaign where Trump promised that prices were going to start coming down on Day One of his presidency? What happened to that? bsky.app/profile/atru...
Q: Food prices are still going up. Grocery prices are still going up. How do you respond?
MIKE JOHNSON: All of the economist have shown that food prices always go up. There's an inflationary level that's built in to grocery prices.
MIKE JOHNSON: All of the economist have shown that food prices always go up. There's an inflationary level that's built in to grocery prices.
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Response is usually, "He was just kidding."
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“Mommy! Mommy! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!”
That was a 2-year-old girl's reaction when she was hit with tear gas deployed by nearby immigration agents as she played in a Chicago park.
Her mother details their story to @NBCNews
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
That was a 2-year-old girl's reaction when she was hit with tear gas deployed by nearby immigration agents as she played in a Chicago park.
Her mother details their story to @NBCNews
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Chicago residents say kids tear-gassed due to nearby immigration enforcement
A Chicago mother tells NBC News she and her 2-year-old were hit with a chemical agent. Many residents say the city wasn’t a “war zone”— until immigration agents swept through.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“Mommy! Mommy! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!”
That was a 2-year-old girl's reaction when she was hit with tear gas deployed by nearby immigration agents as she played in a Chicago park.
Her mother details their story to @NBCNews
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
That was a 2-year-old girl's reaction when she was hit with tear gas deployed by nearby immigration agents as she played in a Chicago park.
Her mother details their story to @NBCNews
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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I feel such joy to have worked with surely the Greatest Legislator Of All Time.
Obamacare was just as much Pelosicare, and cap-and-trade would have saved so much hurt.
The legend was earned.
Obamacare was just as much Pelosicare, and cap-and-trade would have saved so much hurt.
The legend was earned.
Her departure, along with the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein in late 2023, marks the end of a historic chapter for female political leadership in California.
Nancy Pelosi will retire after historic 20-term career in Congress
Her departure, along with the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein in late 2023, marks the end of a historic chapter for female political leadership in California.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I feel such joy to have worked with surely the Greatest Legislator Of All Time.
Obamacare was just as much Pelosicare, and cap-and-trade would have saved so much hurt.
The legend was earned.
Obamacare was just as much Pelosicare, and cap-and-trade would have saved so much hurt.
The legend was earned.
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I’m watching this dizzying political makeover like I would a bad Christmas romcom
Greene: "I will praise Nancy Pelosi. She had an incredible career for her party. I served under her speakership in my first term in Congress and I'm very impressed at her ability to get things done. I wish we could get things done for our party like Nancy Pelosi was able to deliver for her party."
November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m watching this dizzying political makeover like I would a bad Christmas romcom
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This is another reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
1. JD Vance dismissed Tuesday's election as “a couple of elections in blue states.”
But there were significant contests around the country, including in purple and red states.
From coast to coast, voters rejected the MAGA agenda.
Let's review.
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But there were significant contests around the country, including in purple and red states.
From coast to coast, voters rejected the MAGA agenda.
Let's review.
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popular.info/p/six-electi...
Six election results that didn’t make the headlines
Although Democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and California dominated the headlines, significant contests were held across the nation.
popular.info
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This is another reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
While not receiving much attention in the media, down-ballot positions are a critical line of defense against Trump-MAGA extremism.
Remember this as we head into an important election year in 2026.
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Trump taking a victory lap because Walmart made their Thanksgiving meal smaller and crappier (and hence cheaper) is such a perfect encapsulation of his hucksterism
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Trump taking a victory lap because Walmart made their Thanksgiving meal smaller and crappier (and hence cheaper) is such a perfect encapsulation of his hucksterism
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Rabbi Donald J. "I want the Jews and not the Blacks to count my money" Trump has spoken
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Rabbi Donald J. "I want the Jews and not the Blacks to count my money" Trump has spoken
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Directly defying a court order so that he can withhold food from the poor
Trump says the SNAP money that he’s been ordered by a court to release won’t be released until the government shutdown ends.
November 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Directly defying a court order so that he can withhold food from the poor
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The President who threw a Gatsby-themed party the night before he cut off SNAP benefits is now vowing to break a court order so that he can force millions of children, seniors, and veterans to go hungry.
It's sickening. I won't stand for it. Time to speak up and push back.
It's sickening. I won't stand for it. Time to speak up and push back.
November 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The President who threw a Gatsby-themed party the night before he cut off SNAP benefits is now vowing to break a court order so that he can force millions of children, seniors, and veterans to go hungry.
It's sickening. I won't stand for it. Time to speak up and push back.
It's sickening. I won't stand for it. Time to speak up and push back.
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Take this for what it is; an acknowledgment by the White House that they are not focusing on people with criminal records.
Homan: "Others are in the country illegally but may not have a criminal history, but guess what? They're coming too. ICE is no longer turning a blind eye to illegal aliens in this country."
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Take this for what it is; an acknowledgment by the White House that they are not focusing on people with criminal records.
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Trump is now saying he will only pay SNAP benefits once the Republican shutdown is over, despite a federal court order.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump is now saying he will only pay SNAP benefits once the Republican shutdown is over, despite a federal court order.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
As a result, 42 million kids, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities could go hungry. This is illegal, immoral, and absolutely cruel.
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Go out and vote today!
I am glad to see that many folks have already voted early and made their voices heard.
For more information about voting, visit votetexas.gov.
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
I am glad to see that many folks have already voted early and made their voices heard.
For more information about voting, visit votetexas.gov.
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
November 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Go out and vote today!
I am glad to see that many folks have already voted early and made their voices heard.
For more information about voting, visit votetexas.gov.
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
I am glad to see that many folks have already voted early and made their voices heard.
For more information about voting, visit votetexas.gov.
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
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Air travel during the Trump administration:
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Air travel during the Trump administration:
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
"Photos from Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport show TSA lines at Terminal E extending outside the building and down the sidewalk Sunday night.
At 6:15PM, new photos showed the same long lines hours later..."
www.click2houston.com/news/local/2...
This violates the court order. It's typical: a bribe.
Trump announces he will refuse to follow the court order to provide SNAP benefits to needy families.
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This violates the court order. It's typical: a bribe.
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ICE ADMITTED they had mistakenly yanked them as they drove to school BUT CONTINUED TO HOLD THEM!
November 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
ICE ADMITTED they had mistakenly yanked them as they drove to school BUT CONTINUED TO HOLD THEM!
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NEW: Senator Durbin and I are demanding that Kristi Noem put a stop to DHS arresting people for filming agents attacking their neighbors.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
November 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
NEW: Senator Durbin and I are demanding that Kristi Noem put a stop to DHS arresting people for filming agents attacking their neighbors.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
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Most important thing I will do today!
November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Most important thing I will do today!
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🤔How many times has Trump deployed the National Guard to a city? How many state Guard troops have been activated by the president? We’re staying on top of those numbers so you don’t have to.
🗺️Check out our map of all the deployments across the nation.
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🗺️Check out our map of all the deployments across the nation.
https://bit.ly/42WhfJ0
Mapped: Trump's Deployment of National Guard Troops
Read more here.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🤔How many times has Trump deployed the National Guard to a city? How many state Guard troops have been activated by the president? We’re staying on top of those numbers so you don’t have to.
🗺️Check out our map of all the deployments across the nation.
https://bit.ly/42WhfJ0
🗺️Check out our map of all the deployments across the nation.
https://bit.ly/42WhfJ0
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The Trump administration does not intend to send a high-level delegation to the COP30 climate summit — or possibly any delegation at all. But that doesn't mean the country's influence won't be felt at the talks. https://cnn.it/4nFenHX
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Trump administration does not intend to send a high-level delegation to the COP30 climate summit — or possibly any delegation at all. But that doesn't mean the country's influence won't be felt at the talks. https://cnn.it/4nFenHX
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Here I thought Trump was finally expressing sympathy for Virginia Giuffre’s family and the other victims of his leering wing man Jeffrey Epstein—but nope, it was the Royal family and poor ex-Prince Andrew that Trump feels so badly for.
Trump says he feels 'badly' for royal family over Andrew-Epstein scandal
"That’s been a tragic situation," Trump said Sunday, after King Charles III stripped his brother of his princely title and effectively banished him from the royal family.
www.nbcnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Here I thought Trump was finally expressing sympathy for Virginia Giuffre’s family and the other victims of his leering wing man Jeffrey Epstein—but nope, it was the Royal family and poor ex-Prince Andrew that Trump feels so badly for.
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🚨A secretive ICE waiver lets migrants be held for days in rooms meant for hours, a quiet rule change now testing the limits of the agency’s own detention policy.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨A secretive ICE waiver lets migrants be held for days in rooms meant for hours, a quiet rule change now testing the limits of the agency’s own detention policy.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/ices-secre...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/ices-secre...
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The Education Department has hired at least 9 people from the America First Policy Institute, co-founded by Secretary Linda McMahon.
The think tank’s listed goals include ending the separation of church and state and “plant[ing] Jesus in every space.”
The think tank’s listed goals include ending the separation of church and state and “plant[ing] Jesus in every space.”
These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.
Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Education Department has hired at least 9 people from the America First Policy Institute, co-founded by Secretary Linda McMahon.
The think tank’s listed goals include ending the separation of church and state and “plant[ing] Jesus in every space.”
The think tank’s listed goals include ending the separation of church and state and “plant[ing] Jesus in every space.”