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Mike Johnson: "We want everybody who was involved in any way with the Epstein evils to be brought to justice as quickly as possible."
(Reminder: Trump is mentioned repeatedly in the Epstein files.)
(Reminder: Trump is mentioned repeatedly in the Epstein files.)
July 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Mike Johnson: "We want everybody who was involved in any way with the Epstein evils to be brought to justice as quickly as possible."
(Reminder: Trump is mentioned repeatedly in the Epstein files.)
(Reminder: Trump is mentioned repeatedly in the Epstein files.)
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We don’t know what the real name of the Director of White House Personnel is, we don’t know what country he came from, he refuses to turn in background check forms, and nobody will ask the president or press secretary about it.
June 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We don’t know what the real name of the Director of White House Personnel is, we don’t know what country he came from, he refuses to turn in background check forms, and nobody will ask the president or press secretary about it.
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I admire Jackson's restraint in not saying "Your 'textualism' and 'originalism' are 100% bullshit and you know it. They're just tools you use to arrive at whatever outcome you want, then cloak it in a phony methodology, you utterly dishonest wankers."
Justice Jackson taking on Gorsuch's "pure textualism" and arguing for a more holistic reading of Congress' handiwork—worth reading in full. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
![The majority’s contention that I reject “ ‘pure textualism’ [a]s insufficiently pliable to secure the result [I] seek,” ante, at 10, stems from an
unfortunate misunderstanding of the judicial role. Our interpretative
task is not to seek our own desired results (whatever they may be). And,
indeed, it is precisely because of this solemn duty that, in my view, it is
imperative that we interpret statutes consistent with all relevant indicia
of what Congress wanted, as best we can ascertain its intent. A methodology that includes consideration of Congress’s aims does exactly that—
and no more. By contrast, pure textualism’s refusal to try to understand
the text of a statute in the larger context of what Congress sought to
achieve turns the interpretive task into a potent weapon for advancing
judicial policy preferences. By “finding” answers in ambiguous text, and
not bothering to consider whether those answers align with other sources
of statutory meaning, pure textualists can easily disguise their own preferences as “textual” inevitabilities. So, really, far from being “insufficiently pliable,” I think pure textualism is incessantly malleable—that’s
its primary problem—and, indeed, it is certainly somehow always flexible enough to secure the majority’s desired outcome.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6h7b2i6ttw3l4t7pvbvxdith/bafkreih3qdtlloz3yhggypbtwiveqdgzzfgapsnetvq7qsni7wfmyuovoi@jpeg)
June 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I admire Jackson's restraint in not saying "Your 'textualism' and 'originalism' are 100% bullshit and you know it. They're just tools you use to arrive at whatever outcome you want, then cloak it in a phony methodology, you utterly dishonest wankers."
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The CBO estimates that Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which is stuffed with tax cuts skewed to the wealthy, will explode the deficit by $2.4T and kick 10.9M people off their health insurance.
This has always been the GOP strategy: socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
This has always been the GOP strategy: socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
June 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The CBO estimates that Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which is stuffed with tax cuts skewed to the wealthy, will explode the deficit by $2.4T and kick 10.9M people off their health insurance.
This has always been the GOP strategy: socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
This has always been the GOP strategy: socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
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"To actually draw the maps, PILF turned to Adam Kincaid, the executive director of the National Republican Redistricting Trust, the party’s national redistricting organization." www.democracydocket.com/a-texas-gerr...
A Texas Gerrymander Made in D.C. Targets Minority Voters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"To actually draw the maps, PILF turned to Adam Kincaid, the executive director of the National Republican Redistricting Trust, the party’s national redistricting organization." www.democracydocket.com/a-texas-gerr...
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He is entitled to send these questions, I guess.
And employees, when asked by some random right-wing punk what they do all day, should respond with variations on, “Like most of us, I fuck your mom.”
And employees, when asked by some random right-wing punk what they do all day, should respond with variations on, “Like most of us, I fuck your mom.”
June 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
He is entitled to send these questions, I guess.
And employees, when asked by some random right-wing punk what they do all day, should respond with variations on, “Like most of us, I fuck your mom.”
And employees, when asked by some random right-wing punk what they do all day, should respond with variations on, “Like most of us, I fuck your mom.”
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Trump says he just spoke with Putin and describes Ukraine's recent drone attack in a way that makes it sound like Russia is a victim
June 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Trump says he just spoke with Putin and describes Ukraine's recent drone attack in a way that makes it sound like Russia is a victim
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“Carey’s nomination as NLRB general counsel is certainly another example of Trump’s attacks on workers and the right to organize,” said @epi.org senior policy analyst Margaret Poydock.
Some of Crystal Carey's clients: Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and Apple.
Some of Crystal Carey's clients: Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and Apple.
Trump NLRB Pick Has History of Crushing Unions
A new financial disclosure for Crystal Carey, Trump’s nominee to be general counsel of the NLRB, reveals a long list of anti-union clients including Amazon, Apple, and Trader Joe’s.
readsludge.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:58 AM
“Carey’s nomination as NLRB general counsel is certainly another example of Trump’s attacks on workers and the right to organize,” said @epi.org senior policy analyst Margaret Poydock.
Some of Crystal Carey's clients: Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and Apple.
Some of Crystal Carey's clients: Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and Apple.
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Dismissed FAA staffer Ronicsa Chambers said her team members — five Black women and one white man with a disability — were told they would be reassigned but remain without work.
“As far as we know, we’re the only ones still on administrative leave.”
New, @davidmcswane.bsky.social @propublica.org
“As far as we know, we’re the only ones still on administrative leave.”
New, @davidmcswane.bsky.social @propublica.org
Dismissed by DEI: Trump’s Purge Made Black Women With Stable Federal Jobs an “Easy Target”
The president’s attack on diversity efforts has derailed the government careers of highly educated civil servants — even though the jobs some lost were not directly involved with any DEI programs.
www.propublica.org
June 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Dismissed FAA staffer Ronicsa Chambers said her team members — five Black women and one white man with a disability — were told they would be reassigned but remain without work.
“As far as we know, we’re the only ones still on administrative leave.”
New, @davidmcswane.bsky.social @propublica.org
“As far as we know, we’re the only ones still on administrative leave.”
New, @davidmcswane.bsky.social @propublica.org
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NEW: Judge Xinis allows Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers to seek sanctions relating to discovery that had been ordered.
On Tuesday, the parties filed a sealed motion (177) that included copies of what was turned over and the sanctions request. This was explained in a side-filing (178, posted here).
On Tuesday, the parties filed a sealed motion (177) that included copies of what was turned over and the sanctions request. This was explained in a side-filing (178, posted here).
![The accompanying Joint Letter Regarding Discovery Sanctions contains discussions of the
Government's discovery deficiencies, interrogatory responses, and productions. Exhibit A to the
Joint Letter contains highly redacted internal messages produced during discovery. Exhibit B to
the Joint Letter contains the Government's May 30 production letter. Exhibit C to the Joint Letter
contains the Government's May 30 supplemental interrogatory responses. Exhibit D to the Joint
Letter contains redline a comparison between the Government's May 30 supplemental
interrogatory responses and its May 19 responses. The Government has designated these materials
as Confidential or Attorneys' Eyes Only under the Stipulated Confidentiality Order and confirmed
by e-mail that they were maintaining their designations in connection with Plaintiffs' filing.
Accordingly, pursuant to the Confidentiality Order, "even if [Plaintiffs] believe that the materials
designated as Confidential or Attorney's Eyes Only are not properly classified as Confidential or
Attorney's Eyes Only," they are required to file this motion seeking to maintain the designated
material under seal. Id.
Further, Plaintiffs are not simultaneously filing a public version of the Joint Letter Regarding Discovery Sanctions and the exhibits thereto, as the Government has designated the
entirety of these materials Confidential or Attorneys Eyes Only. Plaintiffs rely on the Government
to identify reasons why alternatives to sealing the material not filed publicly would not provide
sufficient protection.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreicktgxg36yak6v25fvgqiwpqvqzurito2rcow6ypraqslss5ipzsu@jpeg)
June 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEW: Judge Xinis allows Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers to seek sanctions relating to discovery that had been ordered.
On Tuesday, the parties filed a sealed motion (177) that included copies of what was turned over and the sanctions request. This was explained in a side-filing (178, posted here).
On Tuesday, the parties filed a sealed motion (177) that included copies of what was turned over and the sanctions request. This was explained in a side-filing (178, posted here).
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a good thing to ask yourself when pursuing a broad political strategy is “would this have prevented the civil rights movement?”
EXCLUSIVE: A top Democratic strategist has launched new policy research and messaging hub, called Searchlight, with a goal of pushing the party toward the most effective, broadly popular positions.
Dems are quietly forming a think tank to help them win again
Searchlight, a name inspired by the birthplace of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, comes at a precarious moment for a Democratic Party.
www.politico.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
a good thing to ask yourself when pursuing a broad political strategy is “would this have prevented the civil rights movement?”
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centrist: we need to focus on popular policy
me: holy shit! you mean we’re finally going to support universal healthcare?
centrist: no haha not that policy
me: ok so…gun control?
centrist: no lol not that policy either
me: ok which policy?
centrist: oh you know the ones
me: holy shit! you mean we’re finally going to support universal healthcare?
centrist: no haha not that policy
me: ok so…gun control?
centrist: no lol not that policy either
me: ok which policy?
centrist: oh you know the ones
June 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
centrist: we need to focus on popular policy
me: holy shit! you mean we’re finally going to support universal healthcare?
centrist: no haha not that policy
me: ok so…gun control?
centrist: no lol not that policy either
me: ok which policy?
centrist: oh you know the ones
me: holy shit! you mean we’re finally going to support universal healthcare?
centrist: no haha not that policy
me: ok so…gun control?
centrist: no lol not that policy either
me: ok which policy?
centrist: oh you know the ones
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the entire republican caucus is currently angry they voted for and passed a bill that none of them read
June 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
the entire republican caucus is currently angry they voted for and passed a bill that none of them read
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🏆 @rollingstone.com wins the Headline of the Day Award
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
April 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🏆 @rollingstone.com wins the Headline of the Day Award
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is how it’s done. At least someone understands the assignment.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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JUST IN: CIA confirms that when it scanned Director Ratcliffe's phone for Signalgate messages, they were gone.
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
April 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
JUST IN: CIA confirms that when it scanned Director Ratcliffe's phone for Signalgate messages, they were gone.
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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Putting living people into death register violates so many laws, should be immediately prosecuted. Privacy Act, Due Process. Even if you are currently in the country illegally, you may have been in the country legally before + have right to some SSA benefits www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security classifies thousands of immigrants as dead, as part of Trump crackdown
The tactic is aimed at putting pressure on undocumented immigrants to leave the country.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Putting living people into death register violates so many laws, should be immediately prosecuted. Privacy Act, Due Process. Even if you are currently in the country illegally, you may have been in the country legally before + have right to some SSA benefits www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Since the Trump admin continues to claim Mr. Abrego Garcia is a gang member, I thought I'd take the time to put together a timeline, based on all the documents filed in court, which lays out all the "evidence" the government has ever offered.
As you'll find out, there's very little "there" there!
As you'll find out, there's very little "there" there!
April 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Since the Trump admin continues to claim Mr. Abrego Garcia is a gang member, I thought I'd take the time to put together a timeline, based on all the documents filed in court, which lays out all the "evidence" the government has ever offered.
As you'll find out, there's very little "there" there!
As you'll find out, there's very little "there" there!
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Trump's Secretary of Commerce was on cable news a couple days ago making this *exact* promise, that Trump's Glorious Tariffs were going to put Americans to work making little cell phones.
Trump: "One thing I learned about the coal miners -- that's what they want to do. You could give them a penthouse on 5th Avenue and a different kind of a job and they'd be unhappy. They want to mine coal. She was gonna put them in a high tech industry where you make little cell phones and things."
April 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Trump's Secretary of Commerce was on cable news a couple days ago making this *exact* promise, that Trump's Glorious Tariffs were going to put Americans to work making little cell phones.
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More thoughts on this robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
Why we’ll have a recession
Trump wants to get it over early in his term, so he and his fellow billionaires can buy up everything cheap and then enjoy the ride upward
robertreich.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
More thoughts on this robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
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38% of people living in Mike Johnson's district were enrolled in Medicaid last year.
Yet Johnson is pushing for devastating cuts to Medicaid — all to pay for tax cuts that will predominantly go to the rich.
Is there a better encapsulation of the Republican Party?
Yet Johnson is pushing for devastating cuts to Medicaid — all to pay for tax cuts that will predominantly go to the rich.
Is there a better encapsulation of the Republican Party?
April 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
38% of people living in Mike Johnson's district were enrolled in Medicaid last year.
Yet Johnson is pushing for devastating cuts to Medicaid — all to pay for tax cuts that will predominantly go to the rich.
Is there a better encapsulation of the Republican Party?
Yet Johnson is pushing for devastating cuts to Medicaid — all to pay for tax cuts that will predominantly go to the rich.
Is there a better encapsulation of the Republican Party?
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WARREN: If 700,000 Americans lose their jobs because of these tariffs, will the Trump administration suspend these tariffs?
GREER: That's not going to happen
WARREN: I take that as a no
GREER: That's not going to happen
WARREN: I take that as a no
April 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
WARREN: If 700,000 Americans lose their jobs because of these tariffs, will the Trump administration suspend these tariffs?
GREER: That's not going to happen
WARREN: I take that as a no
GREER: That's not going to happen
WARREN: I take that as a no
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Bingo
The skeleton key to understanding reactionary conservatism is quite simple: they are scared, all the time, of everything.
April 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Bingo
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NEWS: It began with Mahmoud Khalil. Now the Trump admin is trying to deport *hundreds* of students by vaguely saying they have criminal records—making them guess why.
Some have traffic violations. Some didn't even commit a crime.
One's "criminal record"? Apparently being a domestic violence victim.
Some have traffic violations. Some didn't even commit a crime.
One's "criminal record"? Apparently being a domestic violence victim.
Trump Is Trying to Deport Students Who Show Up in a ‘Criminal Records Check.’ But Many Have Never Been Convicted
What began with Mahmoud Khalil has now expanded into widespread immigration status revocations with no explanation and little apparent recourse.
zeteo.com
April 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
NEWS: It began with Mahmoud Khalil. Now the Trump admin is trying to deport *hundreds* of students by vaguely saying they have criminal records—making them guess why.
Some have traffic violations. Some didn't even commit a crime.
One's "criminal record"? Apparently being a domestic violence victim.
Some have traffic violations. Some didn't even commit a crime.
One's "criminal record"? Apparently being a domestic violence victim.