Erin
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NEW: Trump's DOJ rewrote a federal sentencing memo — erasing all references to the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s social media post that shared Barack Obama’s address.
The career prosecutors who wrote the original memo have been suspended.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The career prosecutors who wrote the original memo have been suspended.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Attack From Court Record After Suspending Career Prosecutors
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
NEW: Trump's DOJ rewrote a federal sentencing memo — erasing all references to the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s social media post that shared Barack Obama’s address.
The career prosecutors who wrote the original memo have been suspended.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The career prosecutors who wrote the original memo have been suspended.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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A manhunt was underway in northern Arkansas after a former police chief convicted of first-degree murder and rape slipped out of a high-security prison on Sunday, dressed in a fake law enforcement uniform. Officials described him as "extremely dangerous."
Manhunt Underway for Former Police Chief Imprisoned for Murder and Rape
www.nytimes.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A manhunt was underway in northern Arkansas after a former police chief convicted of first-degree murder and rape slipped out of a high-security prison on Sunday, dressed in a fake law enforcement uniform. Officials described him as "extremely dangerous."
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"Since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, I’ve often wondered about the true definition of evil. The closest answer I’ve found since becoming a mother is this: it’s those who deliberately harm and destroy the lives of innocent children," writes culture writer Kate Tsurkan in her recent op-ed.
Because of Russia, my child understood fear early
My daughter is just over a year old. She’s learning to walk, says a few words in both Ukrainian and English, and because of Russia’s war, she already has an acute understanding of what it means to be ...
kyivindependent.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Since the start of the full-scale war in 2022, I’ve often wondered about the true definition of evil. The closest answer I’ve found since becoming a mother is this: it’s those who deliberately harm and destroy the lives of innocent children," writes culture writer Kate Tsurkan in her recent op-ed.
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Utah’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was meant to be a moratorium, giving lawmakers the chance to reevaluate the policy once experts reviewed research on the impacts of treatment. This week, lawmakers received the findings of that study.
Utah lawmakers’ own study found gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Will they lift the treatment ban?
The Utah Legislature's own newly-released study found that gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Now, will lawmakers lift the treatment ban?
www.sltrib.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Utah’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was meant to be a moratorium, giving lawmakers the chance to reevaluate the policy once experts reviewed research on the impacts of treatment. This week, lawmakers received the findings of that study.
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Commentary by Chris Woolery @mtassociationky.bsky.social
Trump plan to zero out energy assistance would be a deadly blow to Eastern Kentucky.
6 million U.S. households would have to choose food or heat, medicine or air conditioning.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/23/t...
Trump plan to zero out energy assistance would be a deadly blow to Eastern Kentucky.
6 million U.S. households would have to choose food or heat, medicine or air conditioning.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/23/t...
Trump plan to zero out energy assistance would be a deadly blow to Eastern Kentucky • Kentucky Lantern
Trump plan to end funding for energy assistance program would have deadly consequences in Eastern Kentucky, forcing people to choose between food and heat.
kentuckylantern.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Commentary by Chris Woolery @mtassociationky.bsky.social
Trump plan to zero out energy assistance would be a deadly blow to Eastern Kentucky.
6 million U.S. households would have to choose food or heat, medicine or air conditioning.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/23/t...
Trump plan to zero out energy assistance would be a deadly blow to Eastern Kentucky.
6 million U.S. households would have to choose food or heat, medicine or air conditioning.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/23/t...
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NEW: Sen. John Fetterman has unnerved aides with his performance in office, with both current and former staff telling Axios that the Pennsylvania Democrat seems uninterested in the day-to-day duties of a senator.
Fetterman doubts explode into Capitol Hill firestorm
Fetterman's senior staff has built a bubble around him internally, shielding the senator from interactions with junior staffers.
www.axios.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
NEW: Sen. John Fetterman has unnerved aides with his performance in office, with both current and former staff telling Axios that the Pennsylvania Democrat seems uninterested in the day-to-day duties of a senator.
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Since 1994, 17,000 Kentucky residents have served 26 million hours and earned $66 million in education awards, according to AmeriCorps.
The Trump administration abruptly slashed the public service agency's budget and staff.
@ashleymurray.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/09/r...
The Trump administration abruptly slashed the public service agency's budget and staff.
@ashleymurray.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/09/r...
As Trump slashes AmeriCorps, states lose a federal partner in community service • Kentucky Lantern
AmeriCorps, a federal agency dedicated to service and volunteerism, abruptly cut 41% of its budget and placed 85% of its staff on leave, say court records.
kentuckylantern.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Since 1994, 17,000 Kentucky residents have served 26 million hours and earned $66 million in education awards, according to AmeriCorps.
The Trump administration abruptly slashed the public service agency's budget and staff.
@ashleymurray.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/09/r...
The Trump administration abruptly slashed the public service agency's budget and staff.
@ashleymurray.bsky.social
kentuckylantern.com/2025/05/09/r...
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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was put on the spot on CNN Sunday morning after "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper showed him a clip where Johnson was seen ranting and accusing former President Barack Obama using the IRS against his enemies.
Watch: GOP's Ron Johnson cornered by CNN's Tapper over IRS 'weaponization' rant
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was put on the spot on CNN Sunday morning after "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper showed him a clip where Johnson was seen ranting and accusing former President Barack Obama using the IRS against his enemies.He was then asked about Donald Trump's plans to do just that.Wha...
bit.ly
May 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was put on the spot on CNN Sunday morning after "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper showed him a clip where Johnson was seen ranting and accusing former President Barack Obama using the IRS against his enemies.
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Russia launched an attack with 165 drones over Ukraine from Saturday into Sunday, according to Ukraine's armed forces.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
Russia launches over 160 drones on Ukraine in overnight attack
Russia launched an attack with 165 drones over Ukraine from Saturday into Sunday, according to Ukraine's armed forces.
l.euronews.com
May 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Russia launched an attack with 165 drones over Ukraine from Saturday into Sunday, according to Ukraine's armed forces.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
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Iranian students at the University of Alabama say they have been informally advised by faculty to “lay low” and “be invisible” — instilling fear among a once vibrant cohort.
International students in Alabama fearful after researcher with no political ties is detained
More than 1,000 international students across the U.S. have had their visas or legal status revoked since late March.
nbcnews.to
May 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Iranian students at the University of Alabama say they have been informally advised by faculty to “lay low” and “be invisible” — instilling fear among a once vibrant cohort.
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Commentary: Scientists' work in building and interpreting climate models may be technical, but it is crucial in informing the policies that are our only hope of tackling the crisis.
Creating the best possible climate models is existential
Scientists' work in building and interpreting climate models must be fine-tuned so that this data can inform the policies capable of living up to the challenge of global heating.
www.japantimes.co.jp
April 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Commentary: Scientists' work in building and interpreting climate models may be technical, but it is crucial in informing the policies that are our only hope of tackling the crisis.
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Less silica dust exposure = fewer worker deaths, lower health costs, and a more productive workforce.
Pausing mine safety regulation might save some companies a few bucks now – but long term, it’s a disaster waiting to happen and will cost far more money
Pausing mine safety regulation might save some companies a few bucks now – but long term, it’s a disaster waiting to happen and will cost far more money
Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers
The democratic process of scientific study, public debate and comment helps regulators arrive at a rule that balances the needs and interests of workers, companies and the public.
buff.ly
April 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Less silica dust exposure = fewer worker deaths, lower health costs, and a more productive workforce.
Pausing mine safety regulation might save some companies a few bucks now – but long term, it’s a disaster waiting to happen and will cost far more money
Pausing mine safety regulation might save some companies a few bucks now – but long term, it’s a disaster waiting to happen and will cost far more money
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The whooping cough vaccination rate for Washington state kindergartners in 2023-2024 was 90.2%, slightly below the U.S. rate of 92.3%.
But in 4 counties, the rate for children ages 19-35 months was around 30%.
In one county, it was below 12%.
But in 4 counties, the rate for children ages 19-35 months was around 30%.
In one county, it was below 12%.
“Not Just Measles”: Whooping Cough Cases Are Soaring as Vaccine Rates Decline
While much of the country is focused on the spiraling measles outbreak, experts warn that whooping cough and other preventable diseases could get much worse with falling vaccination rates and Trump’s…
propub.li
April 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The whooping cough vaccination rate for Washington state kindergartners in 2023-2024 was 90.2%, slightly below the U.S. rate of 92.3%.
But in 4 counties, the rate for children ages 19-35 months was around 30%.
In one county, it was below 12%.
But in 4 counties, the rate for children ages 19-35 months was around 30%.
In one county, it was below 12%.
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NEW: The move to funnel $15 million for sexual assault survivors through a GOP-controlled commission is part of a pattern by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature and judiciary to deprive elected Democrats of resources and powers.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
A Political Power Grab Redirected Funds for North Carolina’s Sexual Abuse Survivors. Women in Crisis Paid the Price.
The move, which led to disruptions in services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, provides a glimpse of the consequences when a branch of government assumes unprecedented control.
propub.li
March 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
NEW: The move to funnel $15 million for sexual assault survivors through a GOP-controlled commission is part of a pattern by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature and judiciary to deprive elected Democrats of resources and powers.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
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US President Donald Trump's administration will revoke the temporary legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans in the United States, according to a Federal Register notice on Friday, the latest expansion of his crackdown on immigration reut.rs/4iOkNCC
March 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
US President Donald Trump's administration will revoke the temporary legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans in the United States, according to a Federal Register notice on Friday, the latest expansion of his crackdown on immigration reut.rs/4iOkNCC
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The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk's role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.
The FBI Is Investigating Attacks on Tesla as ‘Domestic Terrorism.’ Here’s Why That Matters
The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk's role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.
wrd.cm
March 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk's role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.
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So who’s paying for Republicans’ massive billionaire and corporate tax cut? Families. Sick kids. Disabled kids. Rural hospitals. Seniors. Students. They’re all footing the bill as Medicaid will be ripped away if we don’t act.
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid
March 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So who’s paying for Republicans’ massive billionaire and corporate tax cut? Families. Sick kids. Disabled kids. Rural hospitals. Seniors. Students. They’re all footing the bill as Medicaid will be ripped away if we don’t act.
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid
Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
#SaveMedicaid
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Joe Gallina: If you could speak directly to Donald Trump, what would you tell him?
Gov. JB Pritzker: What does Vladimir Putin have on you?
Gov. JB Pritzker: What does Vladimir Putin have on you?
March 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Joe Gallina: If you could speak directly to Donald Trump, what would you tell him?
Gov. JB Pritzker: What does Vladimir Putin have on you?
Gov. JB Pritzker: What does Vladimir Putin have on you?
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Must read: Mahmoud Khalil speaks out for the first time since his arrest by the Trump administration in an exclusive letter, dictated over the phone to his family, from ICE detention in Louisiana.
March 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Must read: Mahmoud Khalil speaks out for the first time since his arrest by the Trump administration in an exclusive letter, dictated over the phone to his family, from ICE detention in Louisiana.
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NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
March 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEBRASKA CROWD: “TAX THE RICH! TAX THE RICH!”
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
@USRepMikeFlood: “So your proposal to solve (the debt) is tax the rich?”
NEBRASKA CROWD: *CHEERS WILDLY*
(not sure this went quite as he planned 😬)
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Vincent served 24 years in the Air Force and then joined the USDA.
I never thought our veterans would be betrayed by their own country, but last month he was illegally fired from his job by Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
I thank Vincent for sharing his story with me today.
I never thought our veterans would be betrayed by their own country, but last month he was illegally fired from his job by Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
I thank Vincent for sharing his story with me today.
This veteran served 24 years in the Air Force. Trump and Musk fired him from his USDA job.
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Vincent served 24 years in the Air Force and then joined the USDA.
I never thought our veterans would be betrayed by their own country, but last month he was illegally fired from his job by Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
I thank Vincent for sharing his story with me today.
I never thought our veterans would be betrayed by their own country, but last month he was illegally fired from his job by Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
I thank Vincent for sharing his story with me today.
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I am about halfway through reading the full opinion now. So far , she has pretty much accused the DOD of falsifying data and the DOJ of basically committing perjury on some key points of the defense. Despite all that though, this right here is my FAVORITE paragraph thus far...
March 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I am about halfway through reading the full opinion now. So far , she has pretty much accused the DOD of falsifying data and the DOJ of basically committing perjury on some key points of the defense. Despite all that though, this right here is my FAVORITE paragraph thus far...
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Left: government declaration filed yesterday in the Alien Enemies Act case.
Right: Lt General John DeWitt, Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942
Sometimes history rhymes damn near *perfectly*.
#LawSky #Skystorians
Right: Lt General John DeWitt, Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942
Sometimes history rhymes damn near *perfectly*.
#LawSky #Skystorians
March 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Left: government declaration filed yesterday in the Alien Enemies Act case.
Right: Lt General John DeWitt, Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942
Sometimes history rhymes damn near *perfectly*.
#LawSky #Skystorians
Right: Lt General John DeWitt, Final Report: Japanese Evacuation from the West Coast 1942
Sometimes history rhymes damn near *perfectly*.
#LawSky #Skystorians
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A dwarf actor has slammed the upcoming Disney's Snow White remake for its use of CGI to portray the seven dwarves.
Disney's Snow White remake slammed by acting cohort for 'discriminating'
www.irishstar.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A dwarf actor has slammed the upcoming Disney's Snow White remake for its use of CGI to portray the seven dwarves.
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HEY ELON! Where are you on this one? Donald Trump’s frequent golf outings at his Florida courses have now burdened American taxpayers with over $18 million since his return to the presidency, putting him on track to surpass the $151.5 million spent during his first term.
March 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
HEY ELON! Where are you on this one? Donald Trump’s frequent golf outings at his Florida courses have now burdened American taxpayers with over $18 million since his return to the presidency, putting him on track to surpass the $151.5 million spent during his first term.