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I think part of What's Going On with billionaires is that the daily friction of interacting with normal people is part of what anchors people to the real world, and once you have enough money to buy your way out of the friction you can knock down a load-bearing column propping up your sanity.
December 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I think part of What's Going On with billionaires is that the daily friction of interacting with normal people is part of what anchors people to the real world, and once you have enough money to buy your way out of the friction you can knock down a load-bearing column propping up your sanity.
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US DOT announced an initiative to rebuild DC's Dulles airport.
Odd features:
—Initiative may contradict airport's existing plans, including an under-construction concourse.
—References Trump's architecture EO, which might require the redevelopment to be "traditional and classical" architecture.
Odd features:
—Initiative may contradict airport's existing plans, including an under-construction concourse.
—References Trump's architecture EO, which might require the redevelopment to be "traditional and classical" architecture.
www.transportation.gov
December 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
US DOT announced an initiative to rebuild DC's Dulles airport.
Odd features:
—Initiative may contradict airport's existing plans, including an under-construction concourse.
—References Trump's architecture EO, which might require the redevelopment to be "traditional and classical" architecture.
Odd features:
—Initiative may contradict airport's existing plans, including an under-construction concourse.
—References Trump's architecture EO, which might require the redevelopment to be "traditional and classical" architecture.
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Thank you for this. In "Book and Dagger," now in paperback, historian Elyse Grahm writes the largely untold but riveting story of how scholars, librarians, and "oddball archivists" were mobilized to defeat fascism in WWII: "The war may have been fought on battlefields, but it was won in libraries."
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thank you for this. In "Book and Dagger," now in paperback, historian Elyse Grahm writes the largely untold but riveting story of how scholars, librarians, and "oddball archivists" were mobilized to defeat fascism in WWII: "The war may have been fought on battlefields, but it was won in libraries."
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Federal judge blocks sweeping immigration arrests in D.C. without warrants www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
Federal judge blocks sweeping immigration arrests in D.C. without warrants
WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday barred federal agents from carrying out warrantless arrests in the District of Columbia unless they can demonstrate probable cause, after immigration advocate...
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Federal judge blocks sweeping immigration arrests in D.C. without warrants www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
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How much did Starlink benefit from the close relationship between Musk and Trump? When Musk served in Trump’s administration, Starlink was activated or approved in at least 13 countries. Read @restofworld.org new investigation.
restofworld.org/2025/musk-starlink-trump-doge
restofworld.org/2025/musk-starlink-trump-doge
When Musk joined Trump, countries rolled out the red carpet for Starlink
Newly revealed contract between Starlink and Bangladesh shows how these deals are made.
restofworld.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
How much did Starlink benefit from the close relationship between Musk and Trump? When Musk served in Trump’s administration, Starlink was activated or approved in at least 13 countries. Read @restofworld.org new investigation.
restofworld.org/2025/musk-starlink-trump-doge
restofworld.org/2025/musk-starlink-trump-doge
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“The whole plan was, we get our interview, we’re gonna come home to Connecticut to see the family, celebrate, see Wicked, and celebrate my [deceased] dad’s birthday,” said Matthew. “All that shattered.“
Help us reunite Allan with his loving partner Matthew. Sign the petition: bit.ly/FreeAllan.
Help us reunite Allan with his loving partner Matthew. Sign the petition: bit.ly/FreeAllan.
A New York Marriage is Torn Apart by ICE - Documented
Matthew and Allan Marrero went to 26 Federal Plaza together to interview for a marriage-based green card. Allan never came home.
documentedny.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“The whole plan was, we get our interview, we’re gonna come home to Connecticut to see the family, celebrate, see Wicked, and celebrate my [deceased] dad’s birthday,” said Matthew. “All that shattered.“
Help us reunite Allan with his loving partner Matthew. Sign the petition: bit.ly/FreeAllan.
Help us reunite Allan with his loving partner Matthew. Sign the petition: bit.ly/FreeAllan.
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I see some folks responding to my piece with "fuck Brandon Johnson" type comments, and I fully understand, but also, he still has time to make this right. We need to demand that he become a champion of our public libraries. We need to demand that of every member of the city council. Now is the time!
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I see some folks responding to my piece with "fuck Brandon Johnson" type comments, and I fully understand, but also, he still has time to make this right. We need to demand that he become a champion of our public libraries. We need to demand that of every member of the city council. Now is the time!
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"When you have rural communities where the only media is a national or multinational corporate influence, and they're being pummeled with misinformation and information that may not be the information they'd like to hear, and news specifically, that's a real problem." - @reprabb.bsky.social
Pennsylvania Legislator Takes Action to Address the Local News Crisis
A Pressing Issues conversation with State Rep. Chris Rabb about two new local-news bills
pressingissues.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"When you have rural communities where the only media is a national or multinational corporate influence, and they're being pummeled with misinformation and information that may not be the information they'd like to hear, and news specifically, that's a real problem." - @reprabb.bsky.social
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NEW: Despite being disqualified from serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Trump loyalist Alina Habba and the DOJ are still claiming she’s the top federal prosecutor in the state. And she isn’t the first Trump appointee to do so.
Despite Disqualifications, Trump Appointees Still Claim to Be Top Federal Prosecutors
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NEW: Despite being disqualified from serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Trump loyalist Alina Habba and the DOJ are still claiming she’s the top federal prosecutor in the state. And she isn’t the first Trump appointee to do so.
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"DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection," writes Valerie Gonzalez for the @ap.
apnews.com/article/daca...
apnews.com/article/daca...
DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection
An organization is tracking the growing number of arrests among people with temporary deportation protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
apnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection," writes Valerie Gonzalez for the @ap.
apnews.com/article/daca...
apnews.com/article/daca...
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A very quick story time about Texas Tech and why this feels like less of a deviation than par for the course.
If you dont want to read to the end of the thread, the big deviation is that it’s explicit.
www.chronicle.com/article/at-t...
If you dont want to read to the end of the thread, the big deviation is that it’s explicit.
www.chronicle.com/article/at-t...
At Texas Tech, Professors Now Need Permission to Teach About Race and Gender
Faculty say the policy is vague and a violation of the First Amendment.
www.chronicle.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A very quick story time about Texas Tech and why this feels like less of a deviation than par for the course.
If you dont want to read to the end of the thread, the big deviation is that it’s explicit.
www.chronicle.com/article/at-t...
If you dont want to read to the end of the thread, the big deviation is that it’s explicit.
www.chronicle.com/article/at-t...
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NEW — RFK Jr.’s HHS sent out a survey asking employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration, and the Dept. of Labor announced its inaugural prayer service. These are just the latest instances of Trump’s extreme Christian creep within the federal government.
RFK Jr. is very worried about anti-Christian bias at HHS...under Biden
Employees received a survey Monday asking them to rat on each other.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
NEW — RFK Jr.’s HHS sent out a survey asking employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration, and the Dept. of Labor announced its inaugural prayer service. These are just the latest instances of Trump’s extreme Christian creep within the federal government.
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I have a new item available on my Etsy shop! Do you have a sushi loving cat? 🍣 Then your furbaby needs a catnip onigiri rice ball!🍙
Use code KD2ECHO for 25% your order!
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Use code KD2ECHO for 25% your order!
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December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I have a new item available on my Etsy shop! Do you have a sushi loving cat? 🍣 Then your furbaby needs a catnip onigiri rice ball!🍙
Use code KD2ECHO for 25% your order!
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Use code KD2ECHO for 25% your order!
mindysperson.etsy.com/listing/4416...
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NEW: A right-wing legal group notorious for attacking voting rights filed a lawsuit against California’s Prop 50, arguing it violates the Constitution. They seek to block the voter-approved congressional map, despite overwhelming support for the measure.
Right-Wing Legal Group Sues to Block California’s Voter-Approved Congressional Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NEW: A right-wing legal group notorious for attacking voting rights filed a lawsuit against California’s Prop 50, arguing it violates the Constitution. They seek to block the voter-approved congressional map, despite overwhelming support for the measure.
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It's 2025 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 2020 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 2011 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 1978 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
It's 2020 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 2011 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 1978 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Climate Services: The Business of Physical Risk
A growing number of investors, insurers, financial services providers, and nonprofits rely on information about localized physical climate risks, like floods, h
papers.ssrn.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's 2025 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 2020 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 2011 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 1978 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
It's 2020 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 2011 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
It's 1978 and people are calling for a National Climate Service
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants 📚
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants Washington, DC– Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants. This action supersede...
www.imls.gov
December 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants 📚
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
www.imls.gov/news/stateme...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
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Zillow’s climate score rollback is a wake-up call: build open, future‑conditions federal flood maps -- gold‑standard, trustworthy data for building codes, mortgages, and our future. Column today: open.substack.com/pub/susanpcr...
Zillow’s climate risk reversal looks like a setback. It’s really a wake‑up call.
When private models sow confusion, it’s a flashing warning sign that Washington needs to fix federal flood maps,
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Zillow’s climate score rollback is a wake-up call: build open, future‑conditions federal flood maps -- gold‑standard, trustworthy data for building codes, mortgages, and our future. Column today: open.substack.com/pub/susanpcr...
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NEW from LCRW: This van used to abduct Portland protestors off the street during 2020's 'Fed Wars.' Now it's being used to hand out mutual aid and zines. @jwcroxton.bsky.social & @alissaazar.bsky.social report
THIS VAN WAS SNATCHING PROTESTORS. NOW IT HANDS OUT ZINES
| Left Coast Right Watch
There has long been a niche sector within the collector automobile industry for those who have interest in, restore, and/or, collect decommissioned vehicles from emergency services—fire trucks, ambula...
leftcoastrightwatch.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW from LCRW: This van used to abduct Portland protestors off the street during 2020's 'Fed Wars.' Now it's being used to hand out mutual aid and zines. @jwcroxton.bsky.social & @alissaazar.bsky.social report
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ICE out of PDX
We spent the past month (months?) talking w/ protesters detained at Portland's ICE bldg about their experiences. We heard everything from being questioned about antifa, to not being read Miranda rights, to photos w/ arresting officers.
Their stories point to a slapdash, chaotic federal operation:
Their stories point to a slapdash, chaotic federal operation:
Those arrested at Portland ICE protests recount disparate, confusing treatment by federal officers
OPB interviewed more than a dozen people who were arrested at the ICE protests between June and October. What they described was an apparent lack of standard operating procedures as various federal la...
www.opb.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
ICE out of PDX
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If you want to see the future of journalism, here it is. An Alberta newspaper wants to hire a reporter who hands over the writing to AI. jeffgaulin.com/jobs/JobDeta...
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
If you want to see the future of journalism, here it is. An Alberta newspaper wants to hire a reporter who hands over the writing to AI. jeffgaulin.com/jobs/JobDeta...
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"She can be heard screaming as agents attempt to handcuff her. 'I’m a U.S. citizen, please help me,' she shouted after agents forced her to the ground. 'This is unfair. Why are you doing this to me?'”
Gift link:
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Gift link:
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
December 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"She can be heard screaming as agents attempt to handcuff her. 'I’m a U.S. citizen, please help me,' she shouted after agents forced her to the ground. 'This is unfair. Why are you doing this to me?'”
Gift link:
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Gift link:
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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The kittens - especially the boys - are really having a blast on those wall shelves!
- YouTube
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December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The kittens - especially the boys - are really having a blast on those wall shelves!
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Trump administration puts a hold on immigration applications from 19 nations
@arianalfigueroa.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/03/r...
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Trump administration puts a hold on immigration applications from 19 nations • Kentucky Lantern
Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries, freezing processing for green card holders and citizenship applications.
kentuckylantern.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trump administration puts a hold on immigration applications from 19 nations
@arianalfigueroa.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/03/r...
@arianalfigueroa.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/03/r...
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Americans’ electric bills are increasing at twice the rate of inflation as utilities squeeze their customers. James Baratta reveals the backroom deals and corporate collusion behind rate hikes: trib.al/rwEVzEr
Lightning in a Bottle - The American Prospect
Regulatory capture is at the root of the affordability crisis in electricity. Public power could offer a way out.
trib.al
December 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Americans’ electric bills are increasing at twice the rate of inflation as utilities squeeze their customers. James Baratta reveals the backroom deals and corporate collusion behind rate hikes: trib.al/rwEVzEr