Alysonbeth
@alysonbeth.bsky.social
Quirky critical thinker looking to cause good trouble. 💙
"When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a moral obligation to say something. To do something".
"When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a moral obligation to say something. To do something".
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The cover of this week’s Economist.
April 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The cover of this week’s Economist.
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On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
April 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
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The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.
April 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.
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But— but— John Roberts himself said in his immunity ruling that presidents need to be able to act “unhesitatingly.”
Is he now saying Trump has to literally hesitate?
So… maybe that immunity ruling was stupid, dangerous, and wrong?
And he’s a f***ing idiot?
Is he now saying Trump has to literally hesitate?
So… maybe that immunity ruling was stupid, dangerous, and wrong?
And he’s a f***ing idiot?
April 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
But— but— John Roberts himself said in his immunity ruling that presidents need to be able to act “unhesitatingly.”
Is he now saying Trump has to literally hesitate?
So… maybe that immunity ruling was stupid, dangerous, and wrong?
And he’s a f***ing idiot?
Is he now saying Trump has to literally hesitate?
So… maybe that immunity ruling was stupid, dangerous, and wrong?
And he’s a f***ing idiot?
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Trump is breaking the law. How is that not in the headline?
April 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Trump is breaking the law. How is that not in the headline?
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An absolute must-read from @stevevladeck.bsky.social this morning:
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
144. The Supreme Court's Late-Night Alien Enemy Act Intervention
Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.
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April 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
An absolute must-read from @stevevladeck.bsky.social this morning:
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
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“The Executive may succeed for a time in weakening the courts, but over time history will script the tragic gap between what was and all that might have been, and law in time will sign its epitaph.” - Judge Wilkinson www.muellershewrote.com/p/how-a-judg...
How a Judge Tells a President to F**k Off
I read a lot of court documents, and I like to highlight some from time to time that really encapsulate the moment we find ourselves in. The latest from the 4th Circuit does it perfectly.
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April 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
“The Executive may succeed for a time in weakening the courts, but over time history will script the tragic gap between what was and all that might have been, and law in time will sign its epitaph.” - Judge Wilkinson www.muellershewrote.com/p/how-a-judg...
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Secretary Hegseth must resign. He lied.
Now, we have new reporting about Hegseth’s wife. If the White House doesn't provide more facts, then this raises all sorts of red flags.
Now, we have new reporting about Hegseth’s wife. If the White House doesn't provide more facts, then this raises all sorts of red flags.
March 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Secretary Hegseth must resign. He lied.
Now, we have new reporting about Hegseth’s wife. If the White House doesn't provide more facts, then this raises all sorts of red flags.
Now, we have new reporting about Hegseth’s wife. If the White House doesn't provide more facts, then this raises all sorts of red flags.
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"Local law enforcement agencies are extremely likely to increase the violent and disproportionate policing of anti-MAGA protests, as well as the mass arrests of protesters." -- @jesspish.bsky.social www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump’s Crackdown on Protests is Spreading to Local Law Enforcement
Opinion | Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, he has led a high-profile campaign to crack down on lawful protests.
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March 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"Local law enforcement agencies are extremely likely to increase the violent and disproportionate policing of anti-MAGA protests, as well as the mass arrests of protesters." -- @jesspish.bsky.social www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
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When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public
March 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public
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A North Carolina appeals court heard state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin's (R) bid to throw out 65k ballots and overturn the results of his losing election.
“Now the right to vote is not absolute,” Griffin's lawyer said in court.
“Now the right to vote is not absolute,” Griffin's lawyer said in court.
‘The Right to Vote Is Not Absolute’: GOP Bid to Steal North Carolina Supreme Court Election Heard by Court of Appeals
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A North Carolina appeals court heard state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin's (R) bid to throw out 65k ballots and overturn the results of his losing election.
“Now the right to vote is not absolute,” Griffin's lawyer said in court.
“Now the right to vote is not absolute,” Griffin's lawyer said in court.
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Elbows up, Canada.
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Elbows up, Canada.
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Something special is happening, people. Ignore it or downplay it at your own peril…
March 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Something special is happening, people. Ignore it or downplay it at your own peril…
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it's incredible how many stages of fascism you can avoid succumbing to as a voter by simply asking not who this plan hurts but how it helps you
March 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
it's incredible how many stages of fascism you can avoid succumbing to as a voter by simply asking not who this plan hurts but how it helps you
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The power of on-screen representation 😻🐈⬛
March 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The power of on-screen representation 😻🐈⬛
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The latest news from Burlington, Vermont. 😄🇺🇦
March 3, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The latest news from Burlington, Vermont. 😄🇺🇦
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Posted by @vatniksoup.bsky.social on another platform.
March 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Posted by @vatniksoup.bsky.social on another platform.
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
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The cruel religion, fierce Nationalism, and rising hostility toward marginalized communities on display in America right now, is the fruit of a toxic selfishness that needs to horde resources, opportunity, and benefit for fear it will be left without.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-need-am...
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We Need Americans Who Love More Than Just Americans
These are days that test our belief systems.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The cruel religion, fierce Nationalism, and rising hostility toward marginalized communities on display in America right now, is the fruit of a toxic selfishness that needs to horde resources, opportunity, and benefit for fear it will be left without.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-need-am...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-need-am...
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Please pay attention to this case being argued in the 4th Circuit tomorrow. It could determine whether the GOP succeeds in stealing a NC Supreme Court seat by disenfranchising 60,000 voters.
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
4th Circuit To Weigh Whether NC Supreme Court Election Challenge Should Proceed in State or Federal Court
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Please pay attention to this case being argued in the 4th Circuit tomorrow. It could determine whether the GOP succeeds in stealing a NC Supreme Court seat by disenfranchising 60,000 voters.
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Follow @democracydocket.com for full coverage of this critical case.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.
January 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.