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“Law firms that once proudly contributed thousands of hours of pro bono work to a host of causes ... have withdrawn from such work because it is disfavored by the Administration,” the American Bar Association wrote in its lawsuit.
By @mtredden.bsky.social
By @mtredden.bsky.social
Trump’s War on Big Law Means It’s Harder to Challenge the Administration
Some of America’s largest law firms are refusing to take pro bono and paid legal work from groups that seek to hold the government to account on issues like environmental protection, LGBTQ+ rights…
www.propublica.org
August 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
“Law firms that once proudly contributed thousands of hours of pro bono work to a host of causes ... have withdrawn from such work because it is disfavored by the Administration,” the American Bar Association wrote in its lawsuit.
By @mtredden.bsky.social
By @mtredden.bsky.social
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NEW: We identified at least 14 officers in the Chicago Police Department who, according to disciplinary records, have faced multiple accusations of sexual assault or misconduct in the past 10 years.
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
Chicago Police Dismissed a Recruit’s Claims That a Colleague Sexually Assaulted Her. Then He was Accused Again and Again.
The Invisible Institute and ProPublica reviewed over 300 complaints accusing Chicago officers of sexual assault and misconduct. Time and time again, the police department downplayed or ignored claims,...
www.propublica.org
May 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
NEW: We identified at least 14 officers in the Chicago Police Department who, according to disciplinary records, have faced multiple accusations of sexual assault or misconduct in the past 10 years.
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
Most have not been convicted.
With @invisible.institute
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SCOOP: A WIRED review of public data shows that national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
Mike Waltz Left His Venmo Friends List Public
A WIRED review shows national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
www.wired.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
SCOOP: A WIRED review of public data shows that national security adviser Mike Waltz, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and other top officials left sensitive information exposed via Venmo—until WIRED asked about it.
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It gets worse.
This Signal situation is just the tip of the iceberg of incompetence in this administration.
This Signal situation is just the tip of the iceberg of incompetence in this administration.
March 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It gets worse.
This Signal situation is just the tip of the iceberg of incompetence in this administration.
This Signal situation is just the tip of the iceberg of incompetence in this administration.
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From Fox’s Chief National Security reporter. Who can’t seem to get any airtime lately. For some reason.
March 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
From Fox’s Chief National Security reporter. Who can’t seem to get any airtime lately. For some reason.
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Setting quotas of arrests per day. You know what happens when you have a quota to meet? Scoop them up and let the court sort it out. They will be grabbing anyone they can. No proof of citizenship on your person? Too bad. That’s an arrest. Look “illegal?” Explain it to the court someday.
January 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Setting quotas of arrests per day. You know what happens when you have a quota to meet? Scoop them up and let the court sort it out. They will be grabbing anyone they can. No proof of citizenship on your person? Too bad. That’s an arrest. Look “illegal?” Explain it to the court someday.
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Politico is reporting that Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, "brought in over $1.2 million last year as a MAGA surrogate, according to a financial disclosure released Saturday." www.rawstory.com/trump-nomine...
Trump nominees are cashing in on MAGA celebrity and making millions: disclosures
Donald Trump nominees including Pam Bondi, who was selected for the Attorney General position, are cashing in on their MAGA celebrity status and raking in millions of dollars, according to new disclos...
www.rawstory.com
January 19, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Politico is reporting that Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, "brought in over $1.2 million last year as a MAGA surrogate, according to a financial disclosure released Saturday." www.rawstory.com/trump-nomine...
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So now they’re trying to claim the inauguration inside is because of the past assasination attempts.
MAGAs ability to convince themselves of anything is actually impressive
MAGAs ability to convince themselves of anything is actually impressive
January 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
So now they’re trying to claim the inauguration inside is because of the past assasination attempts.
MAGAs ability to convince themselves of anything is actually impressive
MAGAs ability to convince themselves of anything is actually impressive
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Close up view of Jupiter CREDIT: NASA
January 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Close up view of Jupiter CREDIT: NASA
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Don’t believe the people who say Trump’s sentencing today didn’t matter
His 34 felony convictions stand as a reminder: no one, not even a president, is above the law
I discuss 👇
www.justsecurity.org/106267/trump...
His 34 felony convictions stand as a reminder: no one, not even a president, is above the law
I discuss 👇
www.justsecurity.org/106267/trump...
Trump’s Real Felony Sentence: The Jury’s Verdict Hasn’t Been Erased
Analysis of the historic New York criminal sentencing hearing of President-elect Donald Trump.
www.justsecurity.org
January 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Don’t believe the people who say Trump’s sentencing today didn’t matter
His 34 felony convictions stand as a reminder: no one, not even a president, is above the law
I discuss 👇
www.justsecurity.org/106267/trump...
His 34 felony convictions stand as a reminder: no one, not even a president, is above the law
I discuss 👇
www.justsecurity.org/106267/trump...
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New Jersey law prohibits the distribution of licenses to anyone convicted of a crime “involving moral turpitude.” The state issued a notice following Trump’s hearing that the agency will proceed in determining whether Trump is still qualified to hold a license.
newrepublic.com/post/190132/...
newrepublic.com/post/190132/...
Trump’s Hush-Money Sentencing Could Hit Him Where It Actually Hurts
Donald Trump may face an actual consequence after all.
newrepublic.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New Jersey law prohibits the distribution of licenses to anyone convicted of a crime “involving moral turpitude.” The state issued a notice following Trump’s hearing that the agency will proceed in determining whether Trump is still qualified to hold a license.
newrepublic.com/post/190132/...
newrepublic.com/post/190132/...
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Elon’s estranged daughter has re-entered the chat
January 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Elon’s estranged daughter has re-entered the chat
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There are thousands of Mexican and Canadian firefighters descending on LA to fight the hurricane of destruction that continues to unfold while MAGA offers lies and hate. Watch and subscive to the ‘On Democracy Channel!’ youtu.be/gVLo6PTXbdo?...
A Hurricane of Fire and a Firehose of BS
YouTube video by On Democracy Channel
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January 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
There are thousands of Mexican and Canadian firefighters descending on LA to fight the hurricane of destruction that continues to unfold while MAGA offers lies and hate. Watch and subscive to the ‘On Democracy Channel!’ youtu.be/gVLo6PTXbdo?...
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'Lack of empathy': Laura Ingraham’s brother slams her 'twisted propaganda' during LA wildfires
www.alternet.org/laura-ingrah...
www.alternet.org/laura-ingrah...
'Lack of empathy': Laura Ingraham’s brother slams her 'twisted propaganda' during LA wildfires
NBC News, on Friday, January 10, reported that wildfires in Los Angeles County "have killed at least 10 people and forced 180,000 from their homes." MSNBC's Katy Tur, reporting from her old neighborho...
www.alternet.org
January 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
'Lack of empathy': Laura Ingraham’s brother slams her 'twisted propaganda' during LA wildfires
www.alternet.org/laura-ingrah...
www.alternet.org/laura-ingrah...
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I’m a huge fan of U.S. Vets and was proud to support their DC location. Veterans who are displaced in LA can reach out to them for assistance.
January 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I’m a huge fan of U.S. Vets and was proud to support their DC location. Veterans who are displaced in LA can reach out to them for assistance.
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People wake up! First they come for the press…. eventually they will come for you
There can be no cooperation or collaboration with autocracy, they will eat you alive
We reveal Trump‘s plot against America here & we will fight it & we will win 👉 statedemocracydefenders.org/wp-content/u...
There can be no cooperation or collaboration with autocracy, they will eat you alive
We reveal Trump‘s plot against America here & we will fight it & we will win 👉 statedemocracydefenders.org/wp-content/u...
December 24, 2024 at 4:45 PM
People wake up! First they come for the press…. eventually they will come for you
There can be no cooperation or collaboration with autocracy, they will eat you alive
We reveal Trump‘s plot against America here & we will fight it & we will win 👉 statedemocracydefenders.org/wp-content/u...
There can be no cooperation or collaboration with autocracy, they will eat you alive
We reveal Trump‘s plot against America here & we will fight it & we will win 👉 statedemocracydefenders.org/wp-content/u...
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The Spider Nebula | Credit:NASA
December 12, 2024 at 1:00 AM
The Spider Nebula | Credit:NASA
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Honestly, every time you think you’ve heard it all, they add more crazy. — www.salon.com/2024/12/03/p...
Pete Hegseth's mother begged him to "get some help" — instead, he joined a grossly misogynist church
The denomination's leader argues men "dream of being rapists" because women aren't submissive enough
www.salon.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Honestly, every time you think you’ve heard it all, they add more crazy. — www.salon.com/2024/12/03/p...