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NEW VIDEO: Lawyers are at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement. That’s why there’s no one better to talk to about the fight for our country than CEO and president of Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman. We discussed recent victories, gerrymandering in Texas, and the battle for the rule of law.
We’re in the “Messy Middle” of the Fight for Democracy | Skye Perryman
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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August 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NEW VIDEO: Lawyers are at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement. That’s why there’s no one better to talk to about the fight for our country than CEO and president of Democracy Forward, Skye Perryman. We discussed recent victories, gerrymandering in Texas, and the battle for the rule of law.
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We obtained lists of alleged gang members used by Venezuelan law enforcement and Interpol.
Those lists include some 1,400 names. None of the names of the 238 Venezuelan deportees matched those on the lists.
W/ @texastribune.org @cazadoresdefakenews.info & Alianza Rebelde Investiga
Those lists include some 1,400 names. None of the names of the 238 Venezuelan deportees matched those on the lists.
W/ @texastribune.org @cazadoresdefakenews.info & Alianza Rebelde Investiga
Trump Administration Knew Vast Majority of Venezuelans Sent to Salvadoran Prison Had Not Been Convicted of U.S. Crimes
Homeland Security records reveal that officials knew that more than half of the 238 deportees were labeled as having no criminal record in the U.S. and had only violated immigration laws.
www.propublica.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
We obtained lists of alleged gang members used by Venezuelan law enforcement and Interpol.
Those lists include some 1,400 names. None of the names of the 238 Venezuelan deportees matched those on the lists.
W/ @texastribune.org @cazadoresdefakenews.info & Alianza Rebelde Investiga
Those lists include some 1,400 names. None of the names of the 238 Venezuelan deportees matched those on the lists.
W/ @texastribune.org @cazadoresdefakenews.info & Alianza Rebelde Investiga
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And: “officials knew that only 32 of the deportees had been convicted of U.S. crimes and that most were nonviolent offenses, such as retail theft or traffic violations.”
We obtained lists of alleged gang members used by Venezuelan law enforcement and Interpol.
Those lists include some 1,400 names. None of the names of the 238 Venezuelan deportees matched those on the lists.
W/ @texastribune.org @cazadoresdefakenews.info & Alianza Rebelde Investiga
Those lists include some 1,400 names. None of the names of the 238 Venezuelan deportees matched those on the lists.
W/ @texastribune.org @cazadoresdefakenews.info & Alianza Rebelde Investiga
Trump Administration Knew Vast Majority of Venezuelans Sent to Salvadoran Prison Had Not Been Convicted of U.S. Crimes
Homeland Security records reveal that officials knew that more than half of the 238 deportees were labeled as having no criminal record in the U.S. and had only violated immigration laws.
www.propublica.org
June 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
And: “officials knew that only 32 of the deportees had been convicted of U.S. crimes and that most were nonviolent offenses, such as retail theft or traffic violations.”
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"Under the annual appropriations act, lawmakers are permitted to enter 'any facility operated by or for DHS used to detain or otherwise house aliens.'
The law is clear that members of Congress are not required 'to provide prior notice of intent to enter a facility'..."
www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/p...
The law is clear that members of Congress are not required 'to provide prior notice of intent to enter a facility'..."
www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/p...
Homeland Security Dept. accuses lawmakers of ‘storming’ an ICE facility despite oversight laws saying they could be there | CNN Politics
The battle over immigration came to a dramatic head Friday afternoon when Democratic lawmakers faced off with Homeland Security Department officers as they tried to visit a Newark, New Jersey Immigrat...
www.cnn.com
May 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"Under the annual appropriations act, lawmakers are permitted to enter 'any facility operated by or for DHS used to detain or otherwise house aliens.'
The law is clear that members of Congress are not required 'to provide prior notice of intent to enter a facility'..."
www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/p...
The law is clear that members of Congress are not required 'to provide prior notice of intent to enter a facility'..."
www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/p...
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Justice Sotomayor calls out lawyers caving to Trump:
“If you’re not used to fighting losing battles, don’t become a lawyer," she said. “Our job is to stand for people who can’t do it themselves.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
“If you’re not used to fighting losing battles, don’t become a lawyer," she said. “Our job is to stand for people who can’t do it themselves.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Justice Sonia Sotomayor urges lawyers to 'stand up' amid Trump tumult
The liberal justice spoke at an event hosted by the American Bar Association, a legal group that has been targeted by the Trump administration.
www.nbcnews.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Justice Sotomayor calls out lawyers caving to Trump:
“If you’re not used to fighting losing battles, don’t become a lawyer," she said. “Our job is to stand for people who can’t do it themselves.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
“If you’re not used to fighting losing battles, don’t become a lawyer," she said. “Our job is to stand for people who can’t do it themselves.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
At the ACRD conference listening to Joe Biden discuss protect Social Security!
April 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
At the ACRD conference listening to Joe Biden discuss protect Social Security!
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Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office on Tuesday, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
cbsn.ws
April 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office on Tuesday, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage Tuesday to elevate liberal concerns that President Donald Trump’s agenda is threatening the health of Social Security.
Joe Biden will speak about Social Security in his return to the national stage
Former President Joe Biden is returning to the national stage to help elevate concerns that President Donald Trump’s agenda is threatening the health of Social Security.
apnews.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage Tuesday to elevate liberal concerns that President Donald Trump’s agenda is threatening the health of Social Security.
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First public appearance since leaving office—Biden is heading to Chicago to rally support for Social Security.
While Trump guts federal services, Biden is stepping back in to defend them.
The contrast couldn’t be sharper.
While Trump guts federal services, Biden is stepping back in to defend them.
The contrast couldn’t be sharper.
April 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
First public appearance since leaving office—Biden is heading to Chicago to rally support for Social Security.
While Trump guts federal services, Biden is stepping back in to defend them.
The contrast couldn’t be sharper.
While Trump guts federal services, Biden is stepping back in to defend them.
The contrast couldn’t be sharper.
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HAPPENING NOW: Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) is currently getting absolutely showered in non-stop boos at her town hall in Hamilton County, Indiana
March 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
HAPPENING NOW: Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) is currently getting absolutely showered in non-stop boos at her town hall in Hamilton County, Indiana
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Trump & GOP want to end Social Security phone services, forcing seniors and people with disabilities to file for benefits in-person.
Meanwhile, DOGE is closing offices and firing thousands of personnel.
This is their playbook: Cut essential programs. Make the rich richer.
Meanwhile, DOGE is closing offices and firing thousands of personnel.
This is their playbook: Cut essential programs. Make the rich richer.
March 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trump & GOP want to end Social Security phone services, forcing seniors and people with disabilities to file for benefits in-person.
Meanwhile, DOGE is closing offices and firing thousands of personnel.
This is their playbook: Cut essential programs. Make the rich richer.
Meanwhile, DOGE is closing offices and firing thousands of personnel.
This is their playbook: Cut essential programs. Make the rich richer.
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Every lawyer should be required to read this.
commons.stmarytx.edu/cgi/viewcont...
commons.stmarytx.edu/cgi/viewcont...
March 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Every lawyer should be required to read this.
commons.stmarytx.edu/cgi/viewcont...
commons.stmarytx.edu/cgi/viewcont...
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No further debate—Trump’s DEI policy is clearly racist.
The Pentagon is flagging for removal, historic photos of Black & brown heroes who served, claiming they “promote DEI.”
The military was segregated until 1948. Black people served while facing racism. Where was the DEI? Erasure is the point.
The Pentagon is flagging for removal, historic photos of Black & brown heroes who served, claiming they “promote DEI.”
The military was segregated until 1948. Black people served while facing racism. Where was the DEI? Erasure is the point.
March 8, 2025 at 4:25 AM
No further debate—Trump’s DEI policy is clearly racist.
The Pentagon is flagging for removal, historic photos of Black & brown heroes who served, claiming they “promote DEI.”
The military was segregated until 1948. Black people served while facing racism. Where was the DEI? Erasure is the point.
The Pentagon is flagging for removal, historic photos of Black & brown heroes who served, claiming they “promote DEI.”
The military was segregated until 1948. Black people served while facing racism. Where was the DEI? Erasure is the point.
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“This is a five-alarm fire,”
‘Scientists will not be silenced.’ Thousands protest Trump research cuts.
“Nobody is coming back to save us. We’re going to have to save ourselves.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter #EMSky #nursesky #fmsky #pedsky
‘Scientists will not be silenced.’ Thousands protest Trump research cuts.
“Nobody is coming back to save us. We’re going to have to save ourselves.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter #EMSky #nursesky #fmsky #pedsky
‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cuts
Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
www.nature.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“This is a five-alarm fire,”
‘Scientists will not be silenced.’ Thousands protest Trump research cuts.
“Nobody is coming back to save us. We’re going to have to save ourselves.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter #EMSky #nursesky #fmsky #pedsky
‘Scientists will not be silenced.’ Thousands protest Trump research cuts.
“Nobody is coming back to save us. We’re going to have to save ourselves.”
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#BlueSky #MedSky 🧪 #IDSky #scisky #medtwitter #EMSky #nursesky #fmsky #pedsky
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As a measles outbreak spreads across western Texas, Dr. Ana Montanez is trying to convince some parents that vitamin A, touted by vaccine critics as effective against the highly contagious virus, will not protect their children reut.rs/4kxgvRC
Doctors push back as parents embrace Kennedy and vitamin A in Texas measles outbreak
Dr. Ana Montanez is working overtime in Lubbock to contact vaccine-hesitant parents, explaining the grave risks posed by a disease that most American families have never seen, and one that can be prevented through immunization.
reut.rs
March 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As a measles outbreak spreads across western Texas, Dr. Ana Montanez is trying to convince some parents that vitamin A, touted by vaccine critics as effective against the highly contagious virus, will not protect their children reut.rs/4kxgvRC
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Full page ad in today’s New York Times:
March 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Full page ad in today’s New York Times:
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February 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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This is a good NPR piece on the lies on which Trump's tariff attack are based.
1) Far fewer deaths than Trump and @karolineleavitt claimed
2) Almost no Canadian involvement
3) Biden already made progress on reversing it
Every tariff story should start by debunking lies
www.npr.org/2025/02/02/n...
1) Far fewer deaths than Trump and @karolineleavitt claimed
2) Almost no Canadian involvement
3) Biden already made progress on reversing it
Every tariff story should start by debunking lies
www.npr.org/2025/02/02/n...
Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing
The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.
www.npr.org
February 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This is a good NPR piece on the lies on which Trump's tariff attack are based.
1) Far fewer deaths than Trump and @karolineleavitt claimed
2) Almost no Canadian involvement
3) Biden already made progress on reversing it
Every tariff story should start by debunking lies
www.npr.org/2025/02/02/n...
1) Far fewer deaths than Trump and @karolineleavitt claimed
2) Almost no Canadian involvement
3) Biden already made progress on reversing it
Every tariff story should start by debunking lies
www.npr.org/2025/02/02/n...
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“Musk’s DOGE crew lacked high enough security clearance to access that information, so the two USAID security officials — John Voorhees and deputy Brian McGill — believed themselves legally obligated to deny access.”
apnews.com/article/doge...
apnews.com/article/doge...
USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk's DOGE from classified info, officials say
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material to Elon Musk’s government-insp...
apnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
“Musk’s DOGE crew lacked high enough security clearance to access that information, so the two USAID security officials — John Voorhees and deputy Brian McGill — believed themselves legally obligated to deny access.”
apnews.com/article/doge...
apnews.com/article/doge...
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@wired.com: “6 young men—all apparently between the ages of 19 and 24 who have little to no government experience are now playing critical roles in Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” & are heading up Musk’s hostile takeover of our government
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk’s Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
@wired.com: “6 young men—all apparently between the ages of 19 and 24 who have little to no government experience are now playing critical roles in Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” & are heading up Musk’s hostile takeover of our government
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
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SURPRISE: BREAKING: Authoritarian Trump is moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations into President Donald Trump, AP sources say.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump administration moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations of Trump, AP sources say
Trump administration officials are moving to fire FBI agents involved in politically sensitive investigations involving President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
SURPRISE: BREAKING: Authoritarian Trump is moving to fire FBI agents involved in investigations into President Donald Trump, AP sources say.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Remember how Trump said he "sent the military in and opened up the water flow" in CA? It appears he forced the Army Corps to just drain reservoirs into recently flooded farmland without telling local farmers or leaders. “In 25 years, I’ve never seen anything like this.”
sjvwater.org/decision-to-...
sjvwater.org/decision-to-...
Decision to dump water from Tulare County lakes altered after sending locals into a mad scramble – SJV Water
Water managers were relieved Thursday evening after the Army Corps of Engineers agreed to back off of a sudden decision earlier in the day to dump massive
sjvwater.org
January 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Remember how Trump said he "sent the military in and opened up the water flow" in CA? It appears he forced the Army Corps to just drain reservoirs into recently flooded farmland without telling local farmers or leaders. “In 25 years, I’ve never seen anything like this.”
sjvwater.org/decision-to-...
sjvwater.org/decision-to-...
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It's legit difficult to imagine how long it's going to take to recover from this.
www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
January 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It's legit difficult to imagine how long it's going to take to recover from this.
www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
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We think the world will always be how it is now. But I think we need to imagine a world in which there are too few migrants, and many more nations competing to attract them. This is the first in a series I'll be publishing about global migration. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/o...
Opinion | Migration Is Remaking Our World, and We Don’t Understand It at All (Gift Article)
Migration is central to our politics and our world, but nobody really understands it.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We think the world will always be how it is now. But I think we need to imagine a world in which there are too few migrants, and many more nations competing to attract them. This is the first in a series I'll be publishing about global migration. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/o...