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For those us who were there, this tracks with the evidence…
The federal officer who arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside an immigration detention center in May suggested that he was following the direction of the DOJ's No. 2 official, Todd Blanche, according to bodycam footage.
‘We are arresting the mayor right now, per the deputy attorney general’
An account of bodycam footage, submitted in a recent court filling, provides new detail about a confrontation outside a New Jersey immigration facility.
www.politico.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Trump is now claiming that museums are the last segment of wokeness in America. There’s a lot we could say about how completely absurd and unhinged that is, but honestly, his own words say more than we ever could. Here’s what he posted:
August 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Joslin joined activists in raising the 66-foot flag on May 20, where it remained for about two hours. They were off duty at the time and took part as a private citizen. Shortly afterward, Yosemite updated its regulations to prohibit flags larger than 15 square feet.
Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecution
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan, and some visitors to the California park face potential prosecution for participating in a demonstration.
apnews.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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What can we do to get ready to go into midterms? Make sure we have a candidate on every ballot in every race in every district in every state…

No seat uncontested.
August 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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A nice office won’t protect you from mass layoffs. A degree won’t stop your job from being cut.
But you know what might? Unions.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/b...
Has the Decline of Knowledge Work Begun?
The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen faster than for other workers over the past few years. How worried should they be?
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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March 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Grateful for UUs and UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, who joined national faith leaders in D.C. today to urge Congress to act for the common good. In heartbreaking times, we draw strength from shared values and moral courage.
March 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Remember to treat people well.

“….“Is there any possibility [doctor] can write a letter,” she asked, “stating that if [ICE] handcuff me, can they please handcuff me with my hands in front of me?” … “I am scared that they will not allow me to take any medications in the immigration camps”
January 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Looking forward to some rest and recovery while the snow falls.
January 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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But what do the Germans know about an ascendant autocracy anyway
January 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM