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"Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves’ When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired"
Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves’
When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired
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July 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves’ When the extent of the university’s involvement with slavery was unearthed, a scholar tracking descendants of enslaved workers was suddenly fired"
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Today, it was all about azaleas.
📍Historic Quincy, Massachusetts
#photography #photohour #EastCoastKin #flowerphotography #azaelas #newengland #spring
📍Historic Quincy, Massachusetts
#photography #photohour #EastCoastKin #flowerphotography #azaelas #newengland #spring
May 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Today, it was all about azaleas.
📍Historic Quincy, Massachusetts
#photography #photohour #EastCoastKin #flowerphotography #azaelas #newengland #spring
📍Historic Quincy, Massachusetts
#photography #photohour #EastCoastKin #flowerphotography #azaelas #newengland #spring
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We built a team to represent a coalition of unions, non-profits, & local governments in the largest lawsuit challenging Trump’s authority to remake the government without congressional approval.
Trump's efforts to dismantle the federal government are unconstitutional and we will see him in court.
Trump's efforts to dismantle the federal government are unconstitutional and we will see him in court.
April 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
We built a team to represent a coalition of unions, non-profits, & local governments in the largest lawsuit challenging Trump’s authority to remake the government without congressional approval.
Trump's efforts to dismantle the federal government are unconstitutional and we will see him in court.
Trump's efforts to dismantle the federal government are unconstitutional and we will see him in court.
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NEW: You can help federal workers! We are fundraising for legal expenses. I have applied for non-profit status so your pledge could be tax deductible! Help support and defend our civil servants here, and please share widely 🙏 Patreon.com/fedoath
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February 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NEW: You can help federal workers! We are fundraising for legal expenses. I have applied for non-profit status so your pledge could be tax deductible! Help support and defend our civil servants here, and please share widely 🙏 Patreon.com/fedoath
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NEW: The Second Circuit halts Rümeysa Öztürk's physical transfer from Louisiana to Vermont until a 3-judge panel has the chance to hear arguments on the govt's emergency motion next Tuesday, May 6. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
NEW: The Second Circuit halts Rümeysa Öztürk's physical transfer from Louisiana to Vermont until a 3-judge panel has the chance to hear arguments on the govt's emergency motion next Tuesday, May 6. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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20 million Americans might lose their health coverage, just so Republicans can give billionaires a tax cut.
NEW: Republicans consider unraveling a key part of Obamacare in Trump agenda bill
House chairman overseeing health policy says they're looking at unwinding the federal promise to cover 90% of the ACA’s Medicaid expansion (ie FMAP).
BFD, if it happens 👇
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House chairman overseeing health policy says they're looking at unwinding the federal promise to cover 90% of the ACA’s Medicaid expansion (ie FMAP).
BFD, if it happens 👇
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republicans consider unraveling a key part of Obamacare in Trump agenda bill
The chair of the House committee overseeing health care policy said they're looking at unwinding the federal promise to cover 90% of the 2010 law's Medicaid expansion.
www.nbcnews.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
20 million Americans might lose their health coverage, just so Republicans can give billionaires a tax cut.
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This was a month ago. There is still time.
I am begging blue state governors to have lunch this week with your adjutant general of the National Guard.
Cannot stress enough how important this relationship is going to be in the near future.
Cannot stress enough how important this relationship is going to be in the near future.
April 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
This was a month ago. There is still time.
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Given that there is no civil disorder, insurrection or armed rebellion at present, senior military leaders need to consult with their JAG officers *now* about the potential need to disobey unlawful orders. They should also consult with Democrats on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.
April 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Given that there is no civil disorder, insurrection or armed rebellion at present, senior military leaders need to consult with their JAG officers *now* about the potential need to disobey unlawful orders. They should also consult with Democrats on the House and Senate Armed Services Committees.
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Question: if there are so many violent criminals who are undocumented, why aIs ICE having to grab kids with cancer (who are actually citizens) just to stay busy?
April 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Question: if there are so many violent criminals who are undocumented, why aIs ICE having to grab kids with cancer (who are actually citizens) just to stay busy?
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ACLU — NEW ORLEANS: “ICE deported at least two families, including 2 mothers and their minor children – 3 of whom are U.S. citizen children aged 2, 4, and 7. One of the mothers is currently pregnant... 1 child with cancer deported without medication…” www.aclu.org/press-releas...
April 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
ACLU — NEW ORLEANS: “ICE deported at least two families, including 2 mothers and their minor children – 3 of whom are U.S. citizen children aged 2, 4, and 7. One of the mothers is currently pregnant... 1 child with cancer deported without medication…” www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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Finland just seems to get it right - education, housing. #TaxTheRich #ClassWar
April 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Finland just seems to get it right - education, housing. #TaxTheRich #ClassWar
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He’s weakening our country. He’s weakening our economy. He’s weakening our alliances. He’s weakening the free world. He’s weakening our influence around the world.
And Putin keeps smiling every single day.
And Putin keeps smiling every single day.
April 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
He’s weakening our country. He’s weakening our economy. He’s weakening our alliances. He’s weakening the free world. He’s weakening our influence around the world.
And Putin keeps smiling every single day.
And Putin keeps smiling every single day.
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Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
April 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
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Made this out of grocery store flowers.
April 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Made this out of grocery store flowers.
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This thread and the piece at the end are incredible. SCOTUS ruled just before 1am and Chris wrote a thread through the night and published a full, polished analysis at 4:41am.
I must note that Chris wrote this on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride — to the hour.
I must note that Chris wrote this on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride — to the hour.
BREAKING: SCOTUS orders the government not to remove anyone from the United States under Trump’s Alien Enemies Act proclamation who is a part of the potential class in the Northern District of Texas case until further order of the court.
Only Thomas and Alito note their dissent.
Only Thomas and Alito note their dissent.
April 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This thread and the piece at the end are incredible. SCOTUS ruled just before 1am and Chris wrote a thread through the night and published a full, polished analysis at 4:41am.
I must note that Chris wrote this on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride — to the hour.
I must note that Chris wrote this on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride — to the hour.
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Today, 250 years ago, the Battles of Lexington and Concord sparked a revolution. This weekend, we proudly celebrate our Commonwealth’s history and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of protecting and expanding our democracy.
April 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Today, 250 years ago, the Battles of Lexington and Concord sparked a revolution. This weekend, we proudly celebrate our Commonwealth’s history and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of protecting and expanding our democracy.
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Protest march on Constitution Avenue against Trump now.
April 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Protest march on Constitution Avenue against Trump now.
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The turnout in small towns across the country has been incredible drawing crowds of thousands. We’re already seeing over one million in attendance nationwide, and events are still underway. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio all had especially surprising showings.
April 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The turnout in small towns across the country has been incredible drawing crowds of thousands. We’re already seeing over one million in attendance nationwide, and events are still underway. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio all had especially surprising showings.
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April 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Van Hollen: "As the federal courts have said, we need to bring Mr. Abrego Garcia home to protect his constitutional rights to due process...If you deny the constitutional rights of one man, you threaten the constitutional rights and due process for everyone else in America."
April 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Van Hollen: "As the federal courts have said, we need to bring Mr. Abrego Garcia home to protect his constitutional rights to due process...If you deny the constitutional rights of one man, you threaten the constitutional rights and due process for everyone else in America."
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Judge orders Tufts grad student moved from Louisiana gulag to Vermont
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/04/18/j...
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/04/18/j...
Judge orders Öztürk transferred to Vermont - Cambridge Day
Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk will be moved back to Vermont and a judge will consider her release at a bail hearing on May 9.
www.cambridgeday.com
April 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Judge orders Tufts grad student moved from Louisiana gulag to Vermont
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/04/18/j...
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/04/18/j...