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Please remember that President Carter appointed more minorities and women to the bench than all previous presidents combined. He was the first President to embrace the concept of bringing racial diversity to the federal bench. A key aspect of his legacy.
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Carter Names Record Number of Minorities to Federal Bench
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Please remember that President Carter appointed more minorities and women to the bench than all previous presidents combined. He was the first President to embrace the concept of bringing racial diversity to the federal bench. A key aspect of his legacy.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/poli...
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/poli...
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A legend is lost. Rest in peace, President Carter.
Please remember that President Carter appointed more minorities and women to the bench than all previous presidents combined. He was the first President to embrace the concept of bringing racial diversity to the federal bench. A key aspect of his legacy.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/poli...
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/poli...
Carter Names Record Number of Minorities to Federal Bench
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2024 at 2:20 AM
A legend is lost. Rest in peace, President Carter.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:31 AM
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Former Pennsylvania Judge Michael Conahan accepted nearly $3 million in kickbacks for sending 2,300 children — some as young as 8 years old — to for-profit prisons on false charges. Why did Biden grant him clemency?
Mother of Son in “Kids for Cash” Scheme Slams Biden’s Clemency for Judge
President Joe Biden’s decision to grant clemency to a corrupt former judge has sparked widespread outrage, including from members of his own party. Biden announced nearly 1,500 commutations and pardon...
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December 18, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Former Pennsylvania Judge Michael Conahan accepted nearly $3 million in kickbacks for sending 2,300 children — some as young as 8 years old — to for-profit prisons on false charges. Why did Biden grant him clemency?
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Because who knows, maybe the airstrike came from Papua New Guinea, Sweden, or Modesto, California.
December 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Because who knows, maybe the airstrike came from Papua New Guinea, Sweden, or Modesto, California.
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1. HTS, the main group that ousted Assad, is designated as terrorist organization by the UN, US, and EU. But HTS is also expected to have a major role in Syrian politics and governance moving forward.
So what do sanctions on HTS mean for peacebuilding and reconciliation in Syria?
So what do sanctions on HTS mean for peacebuilding and reconciliation in Syria?
December 9, 2024 at 9:15 AM
1. HTS, the main group that ousted Assad, is designated as terrorist organization by the UN, US, and EU. But HTS is also expected to have a major role in Syrian politics and governance moving forward.
So what do sanctions on HTS mean for peacebuilding and reconciliation in Syria?
So what do sanctions on HTS mean for peacebuilding and reconciliation in Syria?
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What stage of capitalism is this?
December 9, 2024 at 2:25 PM
What stage of capitalism is this?
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In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone. For some, it's an answer to the isolation of parenting that many families feel today.
How to be not lonely? 'Cohousing' is an answer for some people
In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone. For some, it's an answer to the isolation of parenting that many families feel today.
www.npr.org
December 1, 2024 at 5:10 PM
In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone. For some, it's an answer to the isolation of parenting that many families feel today.
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The Climate Justice Alliance was also recently attacked by right-wing politicians and media. https://interc.pt/3Ot8sql
December 1, 2024 at 5:05 PM
The Climate Justice Alliance was also recently attacked by right-wing politicians and media. https://interc.pt/3Ot8sql
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On The Intercept Briefing, we discussed college crackdowns on Palestine solidarity protests and the chilling effect on free speech.
The “Palestine Exception”
On The Intercept Briefing we discuss college crackdowns on Palestine solidarity protests and the chilling effect on free speech.
interc.pt
December 1, 2024 at 7:05 PM
On The Intercept Briefing, we discussed college crackdowns on Palestine solidarity protests and the chilling effect on free speech.
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The second person cited in the review was a defense contractor from whom Mr. Epshteyn sought $100,000 a month during the transition period. The report said Mr. Epshteyn depicted his own hiring as “do or die” for the person’s prospects, according to the review. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/u...
Top Trump Aide Accused of Asking for Money to ‘Promote’ Potential Appointees
President-elect Donald J. Trump ordered the investigation by his legal team into Boris Epshteyn, a powerful figure in the transition. Mr. Epshteyn denies the allegations.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:24 PM
The second person cited in the review was a defense contractor from whom Mr. Epshteyn sought $100,000 a month during the transition period. The report said Mr. Epshteyn depicted his own hiring as “do or die” for the person’s prospects, according to the review. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/u...
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Reminder that @prisonculture.bsky.social is organizing a series of online workshops for folks new to activism and organizing who are trying to figure out how/where to help. prisonculture.substack.com/p/how-do-i-t...
How Do I Take Action Where I Am?
A Workshop Series for Grounding Ourselves in the Fight Ahead
prisonculture.substack.com
November 22, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Reminder that @prisonculture.bsky.social is organizing a series of online workshops for folks new to activism and organizing who are trying to figure out how/where to help. prisonculture.substack.com/p/how-do-i-t...
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Assad’s brutal war against the Syrian people was infamously one of the bloodiest campaigns of mass slaughter in recent memory. And yet.
November 21, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Assad’s brutal war against the Syrian people was infamously one of the bloodiest campaigns of mass slaughter in recent memory. And yet.
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Move by international criminal court puts Netanyahu at risk of detention if he travels to certain other countries
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the county’s former defence…
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November 21, 2024 at 12:26 PM
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
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Nine health care workers at UCSF report censorship or punishment for speaking out about human rights for Palestinians — or simply wearing a pin. https://interc.pt/3OhllDA
November 20, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Nine health care workers at UCSF report censorship or punishment for speaking out about human rights for Palestinians — or simply wearing a pin. https://interc.pt/3OhllDA
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🚨 Important updates on the Iran nuclear dispute from Vienna today: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says Iran has agreed to halt 60% uranium enrichment, approve four new inspectors, and affirmed there’s no evidence of nuclear activity at Parchin or Taleqan (contrary to Israeli claims).
IAEA chief welcomes Iran's 'concrete step' on capping enriched uranium stockpile
Iran has taken steps to halt the expansion of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said, welcoming this "concrete step in the right…
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November 20, 2024 at 3:59 PM
🚨 Important updates on the Iran nuclear dispute from Vienna today: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says Iran has agreed to halt 60% uranium enrichment, approve four new inspectors, and affirmed there’s no evidence of nuclear activity at Parchin or Taleqan (contrary to Israeli claims).
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This is how Elon and Vivek hope to gut the federal budget. They want SCOTUS to restore the “impoundment” power of the presidency. Here is their OpEd in the WSJ in which they argue the Impoundment Control Act is unconstitutional. A high stakes, dangerous strategy they seem intent on seeing through.
November 20, 2024 at 9:24 PM
This is how Elon and Vivek hope to gut the federal budget. They want SCOTUS to restore the “impoundment” power of the presidency. Here is their OpEd in the WSJ in which they argue the Impoundment Control Act is unconstitutional. A high stakes, dangerous strategy they seem intent on seeing through.
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Striking shift in GOP donor base - top 400 donors now provide over 60% of GOP funds, nearly double 2020 levels.
Both parties are far too reliant on mega-donors. But the GOP is now on another level. (1/n)
Both parties are far too reliant on mega-donors. But the GOP is now on another level. (1/n)
November 20, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Striking shift in GOP donor base - top 400 donors now provide over 60% of GOP funds, nearly double 2020 levels.
Both parties are far too reliant on mega-donors. But the GOP is now on another level. (1/n)
Both parties are far too reliant on mega-donors. But the GOP is now on another level. (1/n)
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🚨NEWS: Trump’s new Medicare chief Dr. Oz has pressed to privatize Medicare, has been paid to advertise private Medicare Advantage plans, and has massive health investments that could benefit from further privatization. https://buff.ly/3UZprEk
Dr. Oz Pushes Medicare Privatization For All
The New Jersey TV doctor wants to privatize Medicare — and tax workers to boost the profits of insurance giants whose stock he owns.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
🚨NEWS: Trump’s new Medicare chief Dr. Oz has pressed to privatize Medicare, has been paid to advertise private Medicare Advantage plans, and has massive health investments that could benefit from further privatization. https://buff.ly/3UZprEk
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This would destroy the Senate’s traditional right to give advice and consent to all top White House appointments. It would be a dangerous realignment of power, giving Mike Johnson a way around the Senate. It must be rejected.
November 21, 2024 at 2:02 AM
This would destroy the Senate’s traditional right to give advice and consent to all top White House appointments. It would be a dangerous realignment of power, giving Mike Johnson a way around the Senate. It must be rejected.
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It’s not a Russian spy ring. It’s a Justice Department graphic showing Venmo payments to girls by Gaetz and Greenberg.
November 21, 2024 at 2:19 AM
It’s not a Russian spy ring. It’s a Justice Department graphic showing Venmo payments to girls by Gaetz and Greenberg.