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New Poll Shows Massive Opposition To The Active US Government Censorship Of Trans People
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
New Poll Shows Massive Opposition To The Active US Government Censorship Of Trans People
The poll also shows heavy support for transgender youth care, opposition to the military ban, and opposition to the prosecution of teachers affirming trans youth.
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March 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New Poll Shows Massive Opposition To The Active US Government Censorship Of Trans People
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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SCOOP—Trump plans to issue an executive order designating fentanyl as a "Weapon of Mass Destruction," per copy of EO reviewed by me. Source at State speculates purpose is to designate cartels as terrorist orgs/justify military ops in Mexico/Canada.
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
Trump to declare fentanyl “Weapon of Mass Destruction," per draft EO
A copy of the draft was obtained and reviewed by The Handbasket.
www.thehandbasket.co
March 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
SCOOP—Trump plans to issue an executive order designating fentanyl as a "Weapon of Mass Destruction," per copy of EO reviewed by me. Source at State speculates purpose is to designate cartels as terrorist orgs/justify military ops in Mexico/Canada.
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
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I think we need to start operating with the understanding that this administration is lawless and will openly tell judges to go fuck themselves.
DOJ claims national security and diplomacy prevents them from disclosing further info to the Court.
Judge continues to press the DOJ for flight info.
DOJ refuses to disclose info & won’t even explain why they cannot tell the court in camera (outside of public earshot).
Judge continues to press the DOJ for flight info.
DOJ refuses to disclose info & won’t even explain why they cannot tell the court in camera (outside of public earshot).
March 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I think we need to start operating with the understanding that this administration is lawless and will openly tell judges to go fuck themselves.
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The balance between incompetence and malice in Trump-world:
Flight Aware can track most/all such flights. If DOJ "doesn't have the info," is that incompetence? Or malice? Or just lying?
Flight Aware can track most/all such flights. If DOJ "doesn't have the info," is that incompetence? Or malice? Or just lying?
Judge Boasberg wants clarification on the number of flights.
Gov't attorney Kambli refuses to answer. Says he doesn't even have the information.
Gov't attorney Kambli refuses to answer. Says he doesn't even have the information.
March 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The balance between incompetence and malice in Trump-world:
Flight Aware can track most/all such flights. If DOJ "doesn't have the info," is that incompetence? Or malice? Or just lying?
Flight Aware can track most/all such flights. If DOJ "doesn't have the info," is that incompetence? Or malice? Or just lying?
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"But I'm a citizen," you say. "This doesn't apply to me." It's a pretty short step from deporting lawful residents without due process to "show me your papers, you don't LOOK like a real American to ME" on the street.
Two high profile illegal detainment/deportment cases of *lawful residents* out of Logan Airport in Boston. This is a great thing to call your electeds about TODAY. ☎️ at reps.fyi
Chilling report from Brown University.
Administration advises all foreign students, staff, and faculty to postpone or reconsider (ie cancel) international travel, due to federal government's crackdown on universities.
Brown also warns against *domestic travel* -since it's unclear what ICE will do.
Administration advises all foreign students, staff, and faculty to postpone or reconsider (ie cancel) international travel, due to federal government's crackdown on universities.
Brown also warns against *domestic travel* -since it's unclear what ICE will do.
March 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"But I'm a citizen," you say. "This doesn't apply to me." It's a pretty short step from deporting lawful residents without due process to "show me your papers, you don't LOOK like a real American to ME" on the street.
That was fast.
For all those people who think “the left got more radical,” this is what the evolution of the GOP has looked like over the past few years.
March 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
That was fast.
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Rough day for the it’s-not-a-constitutional-crisis-until-he-defies-a-court-order crowd.
March 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Rough day for the it’s-not-a-constitutional-crisis-until-he-defies-a-court-order crowd.
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Tanking a 10+ year gaining economy in only 6 weeks has to be a record for any President
March 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tanking a 10+ year gaining economy in only 6 weeks has to be a record for any President
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Democrats should boycott Trump's address tonight.
If they feel they need to attend, they must not signal to the nation that we're living in normal times.
Make good and loud trouble. Disrupt the speech. When he lies, boo loudly!
Anything less will legitimize Trump’s coup.
If they feel they need to attend, they must not signal to the nation that we're living in normal times.
Make good and loud trouble. Disrupt the speech. When he lies, boo loudly!
Anything less will legitimize Trump’s coup.
March 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Democrats should boycott Trump's address tonight.
If they feel they need to attend, they must not signal to the nation that we're living in normal times.
Make good and loud trouble. Disrupt the speech. When he lies, boo loudly!
Anything less will legitimize Trump’s coup.
If they feel they need to attend, they must not signal to the nation that we're living in normal times.
Make good and loud trouble. Disrupt the speech. When he lies, boo loudly!
Anything less will legitimize Trump’s coup.
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In a world of JDs, be a Zelensky.
February 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
In a world of JDs, be a Zelensky.
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I think back to this from Zelensky regularly. I don't think I've ever seen a greater example of national leadership and courage in the face of extreme personal danger. edition.cnn.com/2022/02/26/e...
Zelensky refuses US offer to evacuate, saying ‘I need ammunition, not a ride’ | CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down an offer from the United States of evacuation from the capital city Kyiv, the Ukraine embassy in Britain said Saturday on Twitter.
edition.cnn.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I think back to this from Zelensky regularly. I don't think I've ever seen a greater example of national leadership and courage in the face of extreme personal danger. edition.cnn.com/2022/02/26/e...
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More than 950 law scholars declare, “a constitutional crisis” in bipartisan letter concluding that President Trump “has acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally” in a slew of executive orders and actions.
www.acslaw.org/press_releas...
www.acslaw.org/press_releas...
More than 950 Law Scholars Sound Alarm on Constitutional Crisis | ACS
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February 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
More than 950 law scholars declare, “a constitutional crisis” in bipartisan letter concluding that President Trump “has acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally” in a slew of executive orders and actions.
www.acslaw.org/press_releas...
www.acslaw.org/press_releas...
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Texas-based Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are joining with Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines to ask a court to overturn a rule requiring them to meet higher standards for accommodating passengers with disabilities.
American, Southwest among airlines challenging Biden-era accessibility rules
The case is filed against the U.S. Department of Transportation, and it's unclear whether the Trump administration will defend it.
buff.ly
February 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Texas-based Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are joining with Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines to ask a court to overturn a rule requiring them to meet higher standards for accommodating passengers with disabilities.
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BREAKING: Trump DOJ REFUSES to prosecute Republican Rep. Cory Mills - after DC police issued warrant for alleged domestic violence
DC US Atty Edward Martin won't sign warrant
Martin represented J6 attackers, called DOJ "Trump's lawyers" - and may be shielding a VIOLENT criminal
DC US Atty Edward Martin won't sign warrant
Martin represented J6 attackers, called DOJ "Trump's lawyers" - and may be shielding a VIOLENT criminal
February 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
BREAKING: Trump DOJ REFUSES to prosecute Republican Rep. Cory Mills - after DC police issued warrant for alleged domestic violence
DC US Atty Edward Martin won't sign warrant
Martin represented J6 attackers, called DOJ "Trump's lawyers" - and may be shielding a VIOLENT criminal
DC US Atty Edward Martin won't sign warrant
Martin represented J6 attackers, called DOJ "Trump's lawyers" - and may be shielding a VIOLENT criminal
4. Congress is giving tax cuts to billionaires.
Three things.
1. Literacy: About 54% of U.S. adults (16-74) read below a sixth-grade level.
2. Savings: 40% of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency with cash or savings.
3. Trump and Elon are gutting the education system even further.
1. Literacy: About 54% of U.S. adults (16-74) read below a sixth-grade level.
2. Savings: 40% of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency with cash or savings.
3. Trump and Elon are gutting the education system even further.
February 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
4. Congress is giving tax cuts to billionaires.
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Having lived for many years outside the US, I'm as earnest a "USA!" "More like us!" patriot as you will find.
But finding that leaders like Macron, Trudeau, Sheinbaum, perhaps Merz (?), of course Zelenskyy, sound like the "real Americans" now.
But finding that leaders like Macron, Trudeau, Sheinbaum, perhaps Merz (?), of course Zelenskyy, sound like the "real Americans" now.
February 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Having lived for many years outside the US, I'm as earnest a "USA!" "More like us!" patriot as you will find.
But finding that leaders like Macron, Trudeau, Sheinbaum, perhaps Merz (?), of course Zelenskyy, sound like the "real Americans" now.
But finding that leaders like Macron, Trudeau, Sheinbaum, perhaps Merz (?), of course Zelenskyy, sound like the "real Americans" now.
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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it needs to be said that while democratic elected officials are trying to get into the USAID building which was shut down by musk, CNN and MSNBC are showing the entirety of a trump press conference.
February 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
it needs to be said that while democratic elected officials are trying to get into the USAID building which was shut down by musk, CNN and MSNBC are showing the entirety of a trump press conference.
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To celebrate Black History Month, we're spotlighting just a few of the countless Black writers and intellectuals who have contributed to our literary legacy.
"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison
#BlackHistoryMonth
"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
To celebrate Black History Month, we're spotlighting just a few of the countless Black writers and intellectuals who have contributed to our literary legacy.
"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison
#BlackHistoryMonth
"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison
#BlackHistoryMonth
Please, someone.
if a major politician held an emergency rally about the current ongoing coup by the richest man in the world, I think people would go to it. Shit is well and truly fucked. I can think of a couple of people who should do that right now.
February 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Please, someone.
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
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“Vera herself offers an excellent example of what can happen when more minds participate in science,” the observatory’s website said of Rubin — up until recently.
I wrote about chaotic edits of a renowned astronomer's bio on a federally funded observatory site:
www.propublica.org/article/vera...
I wrote about chaotic edits of a renowned astronomer's bio on a federally funded observatory site:
www.propublica.org/article/vera...
Vera Rubin Was a Pioneering Female Astronomer. Her Federal Bio Now Doesn’t Mention Efforts to Diversify Science.
The edits to the webpage offer a glimpse into how far the Trump administration will go in refusing to acknowledge today’s inequalities as it purges federal initiatives promoting diversity, equity and ...
www.propublica.org
January 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Vera herself offers an excellent example of what can happen when more minds participate in science,” the observatory’s website said of Rubin — up until recently.
I wrote about chaotic edits of a renowned astronomer's bio on a federally funded observatory site:
www.propublica.org/article/vera...
I wrote about chaotic edits of a renowned astronomer's bio on a federally funded observatory site:
www.propublica.org/article/vera...
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What we know about the DCA crash so far.
fallows.substack.com/p/what-do-we...
By me.
One of the things we know: C-in-C is a bigot.
fallows.substack.com/p/what-do-we...
By me.
One of the things we know: C-in-C is a bigot.
What Do We Know Now, About the Airline Crash in DC?
We're in a veil of ignorance. But that's nothing compared to the blindness and bigotry of the commander-in-chief.
fallows.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
What we know about the DCA crash so far.
fallows.substack.com/p/what-do-we...
By me.
One of the things we know: C-in-C is a bigot.
fallows.substack.com/p/what-do-we...
By me.
One of the things we know: C-in-C is a bigot.