Debra Sabatini Hennelly
@debsabhen.bsky.social
Optimist. Mom. Advisor. Adjunct Prof. Coach. Jersey Girl.
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“Presence in Chaos:365 Mindful Moments” https://www.presenceinchaos.com
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“Presence in Chaos:365 Mindful Moments” https://www.presenceinchaos.com
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Zelenskyy about the meeting in Istanbul:
"I’m ready for the meeting.I believe that we need to take the first step for the sake of people.Already the whole world supports this for the sake,first of all,of Ukrainians.We want to agree on the beginning of the end of the war.At least the beginning"
"I’m ready for the meeting.I believe that we need to take the first step for the sake of people.Already the whole world supports this for the sake,first of all,of Ukrainians.We want to agree on the beginning of the end of the war.At least the beginning"
May 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Zelenskyy about the meeting in Istanbul:
"I’m ready for the meeting.I believe that we need to take the first step for the sake of people.Already the whole world supports this for the sake,first of all,of Ukrainians.We want to agree on the beginning of the end of the war.At least the beginning"
"I’m ready for the meeting.I believe that we need to take the first step for the sake of people.Already the whole world supports this for the sake,first of all,of Ukrainians.We want to agree on the beginning of the end of the war.At least the beginning"
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Bernie Sanders' office has put out a report this morning on Trump's NIH cuts: "Trump officials effectively cut $2.7 billion in [NIH] funding in the first three months of 2025 – including a 31 percent cut to cancer research through March, compared to the same timeframe last year."
May 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Bernie Sanders' office has put out a report this morning on Trump's NIH cuts: "Trump officials effectively cut $2.7 billion in [NIH] funding in the first three months of 2025 – including a 31 percent cut to cancer research through March, compared to the same timeframe last year."
“Be kind, and the world is better off… not sure that the world will be better off if I’m richer.”
- Warren Buffett
- Warren Buffett
What a line from Warren Buffett this morning:
“Be kind, and the world is better off. I'm not sure that the world will be better off if I'm richer."
[applause] 🙏🏼
“Be kind, and the world is better off. I'm not sure that the world will be better off if I'm richer."
[applause] 🙏🏼
May 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Be kind, and the world is better off… not sure that the world will be better off if I’m richer.”
- Warren Buffett
- Warren Buffett
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A tiny Chinese company owned by the same people that own TikTok just paid $300,000,000 for Trump’s (crypto) meme coin which is worthless. Why did they do it?
So, they and TFG can pretend it’s not a bribe.
So, they and TFG can pretend it’s not a bribe.
May 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A tiny Chinese company owned by the same people that own TikTok just paid $300,000,000 for Trump’s (crypto) meme coin which is worthless. Why did they do it?
So, they and TFG can pretend it’s not a bribe.
So, they and TFG can pretend it’s not a bribe.
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NPR has identified three Trump administration officials with close ties to antisemitic extremists, including a prominent Holocaust denier.
Multiple Trump White House officials have ties to antisemitic extremists
NPR has identified three Trump administration officials with close ties to antisemitic extremists, including a prominent Holocaust denier.
www.npr.org
May 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
NPR has identified three Trump administration officials with close ties to antisemitic extremists, including a prominent Holocaust denier.
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Important 🧵:
There is a tax credit included in Republicans' reconciliation bill that claims to be paid leave. Here's what we know—it does nothing to make leave more affordable for employers or employees & gives another leg up to wealthy corporations. What people want is real #PaidLeaveForAll.
There is a tax credit included in Republicans' reconciliation bill that claims to be paid leave. Here's what we know—it does nothing to make leave more affordable for employers or employees & gives another leg up to wealthy corporations. What people want is real #PaidLeaveForAll.
May 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Important 🧵:
There is a tax credit included in Republicans' reconciliation bill that claims to be paid leave. Here's what we know—it does nothing to make leave more affordable for employers or employees & gives another leg up to wealthy corporations. What people want is real #PaidLeaveForAll.
There is a tax credit included in Republicans' reconciliation bill that claims to be paid leave. Here's what we know—it does nothing to make leave more affordable for employers or employees & gives another leg up to wealthy corporations. What people want is real #PaidLeaveForAll.
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If South Africa is a sovereign nation, how are we able to send our own planes we paid for to transport white Afrikaners to the U.S., but simultaneously unable to send a plane to return Abrego Garcia et al?
May 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If South Africa is a sovereign nation, how are we able to send our own planes we paid for to transport white Afrikaners to the U.S., but simultaneously unable to send a plane to return Abrego Garcia et al?
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BREAKING: Dems have FLIPPED the Omaha mayoral race. John Ewing Jr has beaten the GOP incumbent!!
May 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
BREAKING: Dems have FLIPPED the Omaha mayoral race. John Ewing Jr has beaten the GOP incumbent!!
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Last week, we marked the 100th day of the Trump administration.
We all must stand up and continue to oppose that which is wrong and hurting our nation.
May the next 100 days be defined by courage, unity, and the relentless effort to preserve and restore our republic.
We all must stand up and continue to oppose that which is wrong and hurting our nation.
May the next 100 days be defined by courage, unity, and the relentless effort to preserve and restore our republic.
The Next 100 Days.
YouTube video by Cory Booker
youtube.com
May 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Last week, we marked the 100th day of the Trump administration.
We all must stand up and continue to oppose that which is wrong and hurting our nation.
May the next 100 days be defined by courage, unity, and the relentless effort to preserve and restore our republic.
We all must stand up and continue to oppose that which is wrong and hurting our nation.
May the next 100 days be defined by courage, unity, and the relentless effort to preserve and restore our republic.
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Tonight I'm holding a grassroots Zoom with people ready to stand up for our rights and values, and committed to creating a more just and loving future. I hope you'll join us.
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Join Cory for a Virtual Grassroots Fundraiser on May 14!
Cory is hosting a virtual event for grassroots supporters this Wednesday, May 14 at 8 PM ET — and he wants you to be there!
secure.ngpvan.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tonight I'm holding a grassroots Zoom with people ready to stand up for our rights and values, and committed to creating a more just and loving future. I hope you'll join us.
secure.ngpvan.com/5CztyaLeA0eB...
secure.ngpvan.com/5CztyaLeA0eB...
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Accepting a private jumbo-jet from a foreign nation is a clear violation of our Constitution, which plainly prohibits U.S. officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments.
May 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Accepting a private jumbo-jet from a foreign nation is a clear violation of our Constitution, which plainly prohibits U.S. officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments.
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Facts: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and 3 members of Congress were lawfully at that privately-run ICE detention center…
In-person coverage from @stucknation.bsky.social (Bob Hennelly, WBAI Public Radio)
Facts: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and 3 members of Congress were lawfully at that privately-run ICE detention center…
In-person coverage from @stucknation.bsky.social (Bob Hennelly, WBAI Public Radio)
"Almost a Gestapo nation": When ICE seized the mayor, his city showed up
Masked, armed federal agents arrested the mayor of Newark for doing his job — and citizens said no
www.salon.com
May 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Facts: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and 3 members of Congress were lawfully at that privately-run ICE detention center…
In-person coverage from @stucknation.bsky.social (Bob Hennelly, WBAI Public Radio)
Facts: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and 3 members of Congress were lawfully at that privately-run ICE detention center…
In-person coverage from @stucknation.bsky.social (Bob Hennelly, WBAI Public Radio)
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Buttigieg: I’m not even an elected official or running for anything— I’m here. I can’t help but notice a lot of people who are elected officials aren’t. There’s a reason for that. They don’t want to have to explain this stuff
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Buttigieg: I’m not even an elected official or running for anything— I’m here. I can’t help but notice a lot of people who are elected officials aren’t. There’s a reason for that. They don’t want to have to explain this stuff
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Standing room only. Standing for “freedom, security, and democracy” at this inspiring veterans’ town hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — hosted by the brilliant Pete Buttigieg @votevets
Listen to our Pete, and hear the BEST of America.
Defeating MAGA Republicans is our mission, and…
Listen to our Pete, and hear the BEST of America.
Defeating MAGA Republicans is our mission, and…
May 14, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Standing room only. Standing for “freedom, security, and democracy” at this inspiring veterans’ town hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — hosted by the brilliant Pete Buttigieg @votevets
Listen to our Pete, and hear the BEST of America.
Defeating MAGA Republicans is our mission, and…
Listen to our Pete, and hear the BEST of America.
Defeating MAGA Republicans is our mission, and…
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Marco Rubio's family fled Cuba for sanctuary here in the United States. He was born here in 1971. They became citizens in 1975. What would his life be like if his family had been treated like he is treating immigrants now. Disgusting piece of garbage.
April 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Marco Rubio's family fled Cuba for sanctuary here in the United States. He was born here in 1971. They became citizens in 1975. What would his life be like if his family had been treated like he is treating immigrants now. Disgusting piece of garbage.
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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "You've got so much that's manufactured south of the border. And then the final assembly is done north of the border... Those relationships took decades to build. He's destroying them in real time. But he's destroying the most important commodity... and that's trust."
April 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "You've got so much that's manufactured south of the border. And then the final assembly is done north of the border... Those relationships took decades to build. He's destroying them in real time. But he's destroying the most important commodity... and that's trust."
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“They walked the full length of the train and questioned every single passenger about their citizenship status. According to the conductor, who has worked nearly 40 years on that route, this was a first. In all his decades of service, federal agents have never boarded his train like this.”
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
The New America: Federal (ICE) Agents Boarding Trains?
By Judith Roberts * As an attorney I’m deeply alarmed by an incident that occurred just this week and feel compelled to share it—to raise aw...
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April 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“They walked the full length of the train and questioned every single passenger about their citizenship status. According to the conductor, who has worked nearly 40 years on that route, this was a first. In all his decades of service, federal agents have never boarded his train like this.”
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
Take a minute for some optimism about the survival of First Amendment protections, thanks to the courage and conviction of the Associated Press in their legal victory against the White House. Thanks to Jennifer Rubin/The Contrarian for highlighting its significance.
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Undaunted: The Associated Press
Stand up to bullies, and you just might win
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April 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Take a minute for some optimism about the survival of First Amendment protections, thanks to the courage and conviction of the Associated Press in their legal victory against the White House. Thanks to Jennifer Rubin/The Contrarian for highlighting its significance.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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NEW: The Board of Immigration Appeals has been formally reduced from 28 members to 15 members, an action which "coincidentally" purges every single Board member appointed during the Biden administration.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
![DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Executive Office for Immigration Review
8 CFR Part 1003
[EOIR 25-AB34; AG Order No. 6224-2025]
RIN 1125-AB34
Reducing the Size of the Board of Immigration Appeals
AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments.
SUMMARY: This interim final rule (“IFR”) amends the Department of Justice (“Department”)
regulations relating to the organization of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“Board” or “BIA”)
by reducing the Board to 15 members.
DATES: Effective date: This IFR is effective [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE
FEDERAL REGISTER]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreicgrl7bgkdkzsngwmxz56jgedp4lrbm5tivttj4q2zqcqtetb3w6u@jpeg)
April 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
NEW: The Board of Immigration Appeals has been formally reduced from 28 members to 15 members, an action which "coincidentally" purges every single Board member appointed during the Biden administration.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
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Seriously? Because we were told they were going to deport violent criminals.
April 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Seriously? Because we were told they were going to deport violent criminals.
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Federal officials said they were doing wellness checks on children who arrived unaccompanied at the border. School administrators turned them away.
(via @laist.com)
(via @laist.com)
Homeland Security agents attempted to enter 2 LAUSD schools. Here's what families should know
Federal agents were turned away from two South Los Angeles elementary schools this week, the district’s superintendent says.
laist.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Federal officials said they were doing wellness checks on children who arrived unaccompanied at the border. School administrators turned them away.
(via @laist.com)
(via @laist.com)
A quiet but effective move by the Canadian Prime Minister triggered the “pause”…
How fortunate for the world that Mark Carney has real financial expertise, along with impeccable courage and timing! open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
How fortunate for the world that Mark Carney has real financial expertise, along with impeccable courage and timing! open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
Carney’s Checkmate: How Canada's Quiet Bond Play Forced Trump to Drop Tariffs
Carney, Japan And The EU proved America's Idiot Emperor Has No Clothes
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April 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A quiet but effective move by the Canadian Prime Minister triggered the “pause”…
How fortunate for the world that Mark Carney has real financial expertise, along with impeccable courage and timing! open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
How fortunate for the world that Mark Carney has real financial expertise, along with impeccable courage and timing! open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
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By nearly every metric, Bidenomics was a roaring success. It would be a mistake to ignore or forget the lessons that can be gleaned from the administration’s robust economic policy.
Published December 17, 2024:
Published December 17, 2024:
Bidenomics Was Wildly Successful
The president’s domestic record wasn’t just extraordinary. It might put Democrats back in power in four years.
newrepublic.com
April 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
By nearly every metric, Bidenomics was a roaring success. It would be a mistake to ignore or forget the lessons that can be gleaned from the administration’s robust economic policy.
Published December 17, 2024:
Published December 17, 2024:
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Exclusive: Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health were told they can't attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their way and go during time off, current and former NIH scientists told Reuters reut.rs/4j7rFLT
Exclusive: US NIH scientists barred from attending conferences on their own time and dime
Researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health have been told they cannot attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their own way and go during time off, three current and former NIH scientists told Reuters.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Exclusive: Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health were told they can't attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their way and go during time off, current and former NIH scientists told Reuters reut.rs/4j7rFLT