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theimeu.bsky.social
An Israeli officer was exposed for commanding soldiers to shoot people in Gaza who were carrying a white flag. He has since been promoted to commander.

Israel is deliberately and systematically committing war crimes. It must be sanctioned.
Israeli Officer Promoted After He Ordered Killing of White Flag Holders in Gaza
“I don’t know what a white flag is, shoot to kill,” the officer reportedly said at the time.
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June 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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gbbranstetter.bsky.social
The level of surveillance and policing demanded by transphobia will always be more disruptive to your life than the rights and demands of trans people ourselves
alexofbrown.bsky.social Alexander Brown @alexofbrown.bsky.social · May 20
This is going to be an absolute car crash, the Supreme Court verdict looks more absurd by the day
www.thetimes.com/article/86fb...
May 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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daralind.bsky.social
Shoutout to Daniel Bice of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, who’s been on the Judge Dugan story all week. You can catch up on his coverage here www.jsonline.com/staff/264800...
Daniel Bice
Daniel Bice is a columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Watchdog team.
www.jsonline.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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chanda.blacksky.app
Trans women are women.
April 16, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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belalugosisdad.bsky.social
Fuck the UK Supreme Court. All my homies hate the UK Supreme Court.
April 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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maxwellsmith.bsky.social
Measles cases in Ontario, by year:

2013: 15
2014: 22
2015: 20
2016: 7
2017: 7
2018: 8
2019: 14
2020: 0
2021: 0
2022: 1
2023: 7
2024: 64
2025: 804

And it's only April 10. Nearly 5x more than the previous 12 years *combined*.

From Public health Ontario: www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docu...
The image is a graph showing Number of Measles Cases and Incidence Rate per Million Population in Ontario from January 1, 2013 – April 9, 2025, showing a significant spike in 2025.
April 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
A Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel investigation reveals that the main accusation of gang membership against Andry, the make-up artist deported to El Salvador, was signed off on by a former police officer with a history of dishonesty currently working at a private prison.
A disgraced former Milwaukee cop with credibility issues helped seal the fate of a gay Venezuelan makeup artist sent to El Salvador's notorious prison, according to documents reviewed by USA TODAY. A report approved by the police-officer-turned-prison-contractor claimed the Venezuelan man was a member of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang. But the credibility of Charles Cross, Jr., who signed the report, was so bad, prosecutors flagged him on a list of police who had been accused of lying, breaking the law or acting in a way that erodes their credibility to testify in Milwaukee County.
April 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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paulwaldman.bsky.social
Let's see how things are going in the "free state of Florida"...

www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Florida teacher loses job for calling student by preferred name
It’s the first known dismissal stemming from the conservative campaign to limit schools' recognition of transgender identity.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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b-ebenso.bsky.social
New research shows that since 1990, pollen season in North America has grown by 20 days & gotten 20% more intense, with the greatest increases in Texas & the Midwest. This is because climate change is triggering plants’ internal timing to produce pollen earlier & the problem is expected to get worse
scifri.bsky.social Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · Apr 4
Are your allergies particularly bad this year? Climate change is making things worse.

Dr. Neeta Ogden joins us to take listener questions and share the best methods for treating seasonal allergies.
Climate Change Has Made Allergy Season Worse. How Do We Cope?
It’s not just in your stuffy head. Seasonal allergies are getting worse as pollen season gets longer and more intense.
www.sciencefriday.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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pgourevitch.bsky.social
I asked the one high ranking policeman I saw on 5th Ave why there were so few police. He said “We did not expect anything like this. Don’t tell anyone but I’ve only got 44 officers out here — and it’s a great crowd, great event, no incidents.”
informor.bsky.social Mor Naaman @informor.bsky.social · Apr 5
I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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nationalnewswatch.com
Many of the Conservatives’ crime policies would be unconstitutional, experts say
www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Many of the Conservatives’ crime policies would be unconstitutional, experts say
Pierre Poilievre has pledged to end what he calls the 'hug-a-thug' criminal justice policies of the Liberal government — policies he claims have turned the streets of Canadian cities into 'war zones.'
www.ctvnews.ca
April 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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aclu.org
If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.
Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo. Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.
April 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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NEW: Maryland federal judge Paula Xinis orders the Trump administration to "facilitate and effectuate the return" of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—the man the govt admits it erroneously deported to El Salvador—by no later than Monday.
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ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' Motion for Injunctive Relief pursuant to Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, along with supporting memoranda, reply briefs, and the record in this case. ECF No. 6. The Defendants named in this suit are the United States Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General of the United States, the United States Secretary of State, the Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"), the Acting Executive Associate Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, and the Director of ICE's Baltimore Field Office (collectively, the "Defendants"). ECF No. 1. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia ("Abrego Garcia"), a native of El Salvador, was granted withholding of removal in 2019, which prohibited his removal to El Salvador. The record reflects that Abrego Garcia was apprehended in Maryland without legal basis on March 12, 2025, and, without further process or legal justification, was removed to El Salvador by March 15, 2025. Abrego Garcia is detained in El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo or "CECOT"). Plaintiffs contend that his removal violated 8 U.S.C. § 1231(b)(3)(A) and its implementing regulations, as well as the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A), and other applicable legal protections. Based on the record before the Court, I find that this Court retains subject matter jurisdiction. I further find that: (1) Plaintiffs are likely to succeed on the merits because Abrego MalGarcia was remove El Salvador in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically,U.S.C. § 1231(b)(3)(A), and without any legal process; (2) his continued presence in El Salvador for obvious reasons, constitutes irreparable harm; (3) the balance of equities and the public interest weigh in favor of returning him to the United States; and (4) issuance of a preliminary injunction without further delay is necessary to restore him to the status quo and to avoid ongoing irreparable harm resulting from Abrego Garcia's unlawful removal. For the reasons stated above, the Court hereby DIRECTS Defendants to return Abrego Garcia to the United States no later than 11:59 PM on April 7th, 2025. A memorandum opinion further setting forth the basis for this ruling will be issued in due course. Accordingly, it is this 4th day of April, 2025, by the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, hereby ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiffs' Motion (ECF No. 6), construed as one for preliminary injunctive relief, is GRANTED; 2. Defendants are hereby ORDERED to facilitate and effectuate the return of Plaintiff Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States by no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025; 3. This preliminary relief is issued to restore the status quo and to preserve Abrego Garcia's access to due process in accordance with the Constitution and governing immigration statutes; 4. The Clerk is DIRECTED to TRANSMIT copies of this Order to the parties. Paula Xinis United States District Judge
April 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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nicktsergas.ca
"In Canada, where people don’t fear bankruptcy for seeking care, patients come in and they just talk to you, about doctor things. That’s a profound relief, for them and me."

A U.S. doctor, new to Canada, speaks to the jarring differences in the two countries' healthcare.

This is a great piece.
March 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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karenho.bsky.social
Hi, are you doomscrolling about tariffs?

Have you had something to eat? Is there an offline activity you can do tonight instead, like read a book, compile a list of essential items you need to stock up on, or call an elected official about the recession ahead?

Try not to stay up too late tonight.
April 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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clairezagorski.bsky.social
Hey hi

The government sold a man into slavery in El Salvador

They now admit they messed up

And are refusing to figure out a way to get him back
April 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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lilysaxelrod.bsky.social
Why are we now using the words “abducting,” “kidnapping,” and “disappearing” for ICE arrests of educated English speakers? I’m glad to see the brutality called out, but I wish there were the same outrage when Mexican laborers are detained at home in front of their kids.
March 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM