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· Nov 12
From Roe to Dobbs and Beyond: Diane Derzis' lifetime in abortion care • Alabama Reflector
Diane Derzis began working in abortion care a few years after Roe. Her clinic was at the center of a devastating U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
alabamareflector.com
Hey, 👋! I'm a journalist, & I cover US national affairs, a hybrid of politics & current events. I specialize in long-form features in the 10,000-word neighborhood.
Here's my most recent story, on the woman who owned the abortion clinic in the Dobbs SCOTUS case: alabamareflector.com/2024/06/24/f....
Here's my most recent story, on the woman who owned the abortion clinic in the Dobbs SCOTUS case: alabamareflector.com/2024/06/24/f....
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UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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seeing all the snow footage and forecasts on the weather channel tonight as i was eating dinner — yes, i was watching the weather channel during dinner; i'm a bowl full of interesting, i know — and now just before i get ready for bed — yes, just after 7:30p — makes me want snow so badly here in nyc
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
seeing all the snow footage and forecasts on the weather channel tonight as i was eating dinner — yes, i was watching the weather channel during dinner; i'm a bowl full of interesting, i know — and now just before i get ready for bed — yes, just after 7:30p — makes me want snow so badly here in nyc
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How confident are US importers in the holiday shopping season and beyond?
Let’s just say inbound container units are expected to be DOWN 14.4% this month — and 17.9% next month.
@bloomberg.com $XLY
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Let’s just say inbound container units are expected to be DOWN 14.4% this month — and 17.9% next month.
@bloomberg.com $XLY
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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NEW (#50YearMortgage) via @politico.com:
"#Trump's 50-year #mortgage plan is getting panned. Allies blame [#BillPulte].
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
"#Trump's 50-year #mortgage plan is getting panned. Allies blame [#BillPulte].
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
‘Sold POTUS a bill of goods’: WH furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
NEW (#50YearMortgage) via @politico.com:
"#Trump's 50-year #mortgage plan is getting panned. Allies blame [#BillPulte].
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
"#Trump's 50-year #mortgage plan is getting panned. Allies blame [#BillPulte].
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
JUST IN (via WH press pool)
#Trump talks with journalists re: bipartisan #Senate deal to end the gov't #shutdown:
• "[C]ertainly we want to change the deal a little bit."
• If he'll adhere to the deal: "The deal is very good."
#GovernmentShutdown
#Trump talks with journalists re: bipartisan #Senate deal to end the gov't #shutdown:
• "[C]ertainly we want to change the deal a little bit."
• If he'll adhere to the deal: "The deal is very good."
#GovernmentShutdown
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
JUST IN (via WH press pool)
#Trump talks with journalists re: bipartisan #Senate deal to end the gov't #shutdown:
• "[C]ertainly we want to change the deal a little bit."
• If he'll adhere to the deal: "The deal is very good."
#GovernmentShutdown
#Trump talks with journalists re: bipartisan #Senate deal to end the gov't #shutdown:
• "[C]ertainly we want to change the deal a little bit."
• If he'll adhere to the deal: "The deal is very good."
#GovernmentShutdown
NEW via @cbsnews.com's Caitlin Yilek:
"[Dem Sen. Ro] #Khanna explains his call for #Schumer to be replaced over #shutdown deal: 'He is not meeting the moment'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
"[Dem Sen. Ro] #Khanna explains his call for #Schumer to be replaced over #shutdown deal: 'He is not meeting the moment'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
Khanna explains his call for Schumer to be replaced over shutdown deal: "He is not meeting the moment"
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is "out of touch with where the party's base is."
www.cbsnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
NEW via @cbsnews.com's Caitlin Yilek:
"[Dem Sen. Ro] #Khanna explains his call for #Schumer to be replaced over #shutdown deal: 'He is not meeting the moment'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
"[Dem Sen. Ro] #Khanna explains his call for #Schumer to be replaced over #shutdown deal: 'He is not meeting the moment'"
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
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In about 2 days, the Epstein Files resolution will have its 218th signature
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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NEW via @politico.com's @joshgerstein.bsky.social:
"#SCOTUS to decide whether states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day
About 30 states authorize counting mail-in ballots after Election Day."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
"#SCOTUS to decide whether states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day
About 30 states authorize counting mail-in ballots after Election Day."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Supreme Court to decide whether states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day
About 30 states authorize counting mail-in ballots after Election Day.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
NEW via @politico.com's @joshgerstein.bsky.social:
"#SCOTUS to decide whether states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day
About 30 states authorize counting mail-in ballots after Election Day."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
"#SCOTUS to decide whether states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day
About 30 states authorize counting mail-in ballots after Election Day."
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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A European Union parliamentary committee is set to recommend the bloc takes on a new emissions-reduction goal, a key step on the path to net zero by midcentury
EU Parliament Panel Set to Back 2040 Emissions-Cut Target of 90%
A European Union parliamentary committee is set to recommend the bloc takes on a new emissions-reduction goal, a key step on the path to net zero by midcentury.
bloom.bg
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Airlines are braced for further chaos this week, despite a deal in the Senate to end the government shutdown. As of noon on Monday, the FAA had closed many major airports to most unscheduled flights. But there were few delays attributed to controller staffing. nyti.ms/43i9JbC
More Flight Troubles Expected Before the Shutdown Ends
Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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NEW (#Travel) via @CNBC.com's @lesliejosephs.bsky.social:
"Flight disruptions from #shutdown worsen as #Trump threatens #AirTrafficControllers"
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/g...
"Flight disruptions from #shutdown worsen as #Trump threatens #AirTrafficControllers"
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/g...
Flight disruptions from shutdown worsen as Trump threatens air traffic controllers
Flight delays and cancellations piled up in recent days as air traffic controller staffing shortages worsen in the government shutdown.
www.cnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
NEW (#Travel) via @CNBC.com's @lesliejosephs.bsky.social:
"Flight disruptions from #shutdown worsen as #Trump threatens #AirTrafficControllers"
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/g...
"Flight disruptions from #shutdown worsen as #Trump threatens #AirTrafficControllers"
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/g...
You're wrong about your accusation regarding journalists.
We journalists don't opine or speculate. We report facts — and we do so objectively, regardless of who or what we're covering.
We're not for or against the GOP, nor are we for or against Dems. Period.
We journalists don't opine or speculate. We report facts — and we do so objectively, regardless of who or what we're covering.
We're not for or against the GOP, nor are we for or against Dems. Period.
What actually happened is that Republicans held a gun to the head of Democrats and said, "Choose between starving kids and healthcare costs."
But why would journalists ever hold Republicans accountable for their hostage-taking tactics?
But why would journalists ever hold Republicans accountable for their hostage-taking tactics?
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
You're wrong about your accusation regarding journalists.
We journalists don't opine or speculate. We report facts — and we do so objectively, regardless of who or what we're covering.
We're not for or against the GOP, nor are we for or against Dems. Period.
We journalists don't opine or speculate. We report facts — and we do so objectively, regardless of who or what we're covering.
We're not for or against the GOP, nor are we for or against Dems. Period.
JUST IN (#Shutdown) via @axios.com's Kate Santaliz:
"House Speaker Mike #Johnson (R-La.) expressed confidence Monday that the votes are there in the House to pass the Senate's funding package to reopen the government."
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/m...
"House Speaker Mike #Johnson (R-La.) expressed confidence Monday that the votes are there in the House to pass the Senate's funding package to reopen the government."
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/m...
Johnson signals House GOP support for Senate's plan to end shutdown
"I think we will," Johnson told reporters when asked if he has the votes to pass the package.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
JUST IN (#Shutdown) via @axios.com's Kate Santaliz:
"House Speaker Mike #Johnson (R-La.) expressed confidence Monday that the votes are there in the House to pass the Senate's funding package to reopen the government."
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/m...
"House Speaker Mike #Johnson (R-La.) expressed confidence Monday that the votes are there in the House to pass the Senate's funding package to reopen the government."
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/m...
NEW (#Obergefell) via @washingtonpost.com's @jjouvenal.bsky.social & @markberman.bsky.social:
"#SCOTUS on Monday declined to consider a challenge to its landmark 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to #SameSexMarriage."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"#SCOTUS on Monday declined to consider a challenge to its landmark 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to #SameSexMarriage."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to landmark gay marriage ruling
The announcement indicates there is not an appetite among the high court’s conservative majority to revisit one of the court’s most significant decisions in recent years.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NEW (#Obergefell) via @washingtonpost.com's @jjouvenal.bsky.social & @markberman.bsky.social:
"#SCOTUS on Monday declined to consider a challenge to its landmark 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to #SameSexMarriage."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"#SCOTUS on Monday declined to consider a challenge to its landmark 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to #SameSexMarriage."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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BREAKING:
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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JUST IN
#Trump issues stmt attacking #AirTrafficControllers, saying any who don't get back to work now "will be substantially 'docked.'"
He says he's "NOT HAPPY" with any who took time off during the gov't #shutdown, & they "will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record."
#Trump issues stmt attacking #AirTrafficControllers, saying any who don't get back to work now "will be substantially 'docked.'"
He says he's "NOT HAPPY" with any who took time off during the gov't #shutdown, & they "will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record."
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
JUST IN
#Trump issues stmt attacking #AirTrafficControllers, saying any who don't get back to work now "will be substantially 'docked.'"
He says he's "NOT HAPPY" with any who took time off during the gov't #shutdown, & they "will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record."
#Trump issues stmt attacking #AirTrafficControllers, saying any who don't get back to work now "will be substantially 'docked.'"
He says he's "NOT HAPPY" with any who took time off during the gov't #shutdown, & they "will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record."
JUST IN (#FoodStamps) via @apnews.com's David A. Lieb & Geoff Mulvihill:
"#Trump's administration returned to the #SCOTUS on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the #SNAP federal food aid program frozen."
apnews.com/article/snap...
"#Trump's administration returned to the #SCOTUS on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the #SNAP federal food aid program frozen."
apnews.com/article/snap...
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
The Trump administration is again asking the Supreme Court to keep full food aid payments on hold. The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million American...
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
JUST IN (#FoodStamps) via @apnews.com's David A. Lieb & Geoff Mulvihill:
"#Trump's administration returned to the #SCOTUS on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the #SNAP federal food aid program frozen."
apnews.com/article/snap...
"#Trump's administration returned to the #SCOTUS on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the #SNAP federal food aid program frozen."
apnews.com/article/snap...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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NEW via @nytimes.com:
"#Trump Pardons #Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
The pardons of former Trump aides, which would only apply in federal court, are largely symbolic and cannot shield them from continuing state-level prosecutions."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
"#Trump Pardons #Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
The pardons of former Trump aides, which would only apply in federal court, are largely symbolic and cannot shield them from continuing state-level prosecutions."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEW via @nytimes.com:
"#Trump Pardons #Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
The pardons of former Trump aides, which would only apply in federal court, are largely symbolic and cannot shield them from continuing state-level prosecutions."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
"#Trump Pardons #Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
The pardons of former Trump aides, which would only apply in federal court, are largely symbolic and cannot shield them from continuing state-level prosecutions."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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Dems who voted with GOP on ending shutdown:
DURBIN
SHAHEEN
HASSAN
FETTERMAN
ROSEN
CORTEZ MASTO
KAINE
And KING (I)
On track for 60-40 vote
DURBIN
SHAHEEN
HASSAN
FETTERMAN
ROSEN
CORTEZ MASTO
KAINE
And KING (I)
On track for 60-40 vote
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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