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Lilly
@eisreachd.bsky.social
What is that word? Well, according to a post I saw online once it’s an older Scottish Gaelic term that can be used to mean either “orphan” or “outlaw”. More importantly, however, it's never once been taken when selecting a user handle for a new website.
I am very grateful to the judges who are trying...but also painfully aware of the fact rules do not enforce themselves and with enough dedicated bad actors in positions of power it ultimately will not matter.
During Abrego Garcia hearing right now, Judge Xinis asks the DOJ attorney (Drew Ensign) where is Mr. Abrego Garcia.

Ensign: I don't have that info. My clients haven't given me that info as of today.

Judge Xinis: Where is he?

Ensign: I don't have that info.
April 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"We've tried nothing and we're out of ideas" - elected Democrats, presumably
I don't think any photo has ever captured the essence of Chuck Schumer so perfectly. This is how I'll remember him: a hunched old man who looks like he is getting swallowed by his own chair that isn't even very big
Schumer tells me Republicans might try to jam Democrats again in September, but thinks Trump will be less popular then and Republican appropriators might be more willing to stand up to him. He said they refused to do so now.
March 14, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The need for action is overwhelming at times. It's not always easy figuring out what needs to be done or if you are the "right person" to do it. Start by deciding that you're the wrong person to do nothing. Go from there.

medium.com/@sbearbergma...
What you can do, right now, for your trans and nonbinary friends, family, students and colleagues.
It’s very reasonable to be worried and trying to understand how to help. Here are some actionable suggestions for the short and medium…
medium.com
February 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM