Liz Hughes
@inventingliz.bsky.social
Mom through adoption, perpetual do-gooder, wannabe world-traveler, life-long learner, soon-to-be empty nester so I'm looking for new hobbies! Opinions are my own. #bospoli #mapoli
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It was pretty clear from today's testimony that there is a lot of bad lawyering taking place at the DOJ. Directly defying a court's stay is...woof. Not great.
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
It was pretty clear from today's testimony that there is a lot of bad lawyering taking place at the DOJ. Directly defying a court's stay is...woof. Not great.
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Earlier today, Judge Talwani stayed the USDA memo that told states that they needed to "undo" the SNAP payments they had paid out in full.
It looks like the USDA is trying to force states to comply with it anyway.
It looks like the USDA is trying to force states to comply with it anyway.
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Earlier today, Judge Talwani stayed the USDA memo that told states that they needed to "undo" the SNAP payments they had paid out in full.
It looks like the USDA is trying to force states to comply with it anyway.
It looks like the USDA is trying to force states to comply with it anyway.
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As is Frank Gehry, the Canadian designer of Millennium Park.
As is Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the black Haitian fur trader and founder of the City of Chicago.
As is Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the black Haitian fur trader and founder of the City of Chicago.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
As is Frank Gehry, the Canadian designer of Millennium Park.
As is Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the black Haitian fur trader and founder of the City of Chicago.
As is Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the black Haitian fur trader and founder of the City of Chicago.
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I wonder if any of them realize that sculptor Anish Kapoor is an immigrant as well.
Astonishing: Bovino and his agents showed up at the Bean this morning to pose for pictures. While Border Patrol snapped photos, one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’” The neighborhood where they are least welcome and most acutely felt. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Border Patrol Agents Pose At 'The Bean' For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, Little Village!"
blockclubchicago.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I wonder if any of them realize that sculptor Anish Kapoor is an immigrant as well.
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Robots are cool, but have we tried just paying caregivers more?
Inside MIT's lab training robots for a future in caregiving
Scott Kirsner, a columnist with our editorial partner MassLive, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss a recent trip to the lab and the future of robotic caregivers.
www.wbur.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Robots are cool, but have we tried just paying caregivers more?
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For anyone who was sleeping, major political news last night: a judge chose a new map for Utah that will deliver a seat to Democrats.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Just now: The plaintiffs who were arguing that Utah GOP's congressional map is illegal won in court.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
The judge orders one of the two maps submitted by the plaintiffs ('map 1') be used.
The ruling, if it stands, guarantees that Democrats will pick up a congressional seat in Utah next year.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
For anyone who was sleeping, major political news last night: a judge chose a new map for Utah that will deliver a seat to Democrats.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
Major point in Dems’ favor that effectively neuters the GOP’s move in Missouri, much like California countered Texas.
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"Ceisler hopes officials in other parts of the country are watching. “It sends a message to elected public safety leaders across the country that partnering with ICE is a loser in any district that’s remotely a swing district,” he said."
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Ceisler hopes officials in other parts of the country are watching. “It sends a message to elected public safety leaders across the country that partnering with ICE is a loser in any district that’s remotely a swing district,” he said."
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
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One of those days I’m going to be worried I wrote the wrong words. It took a lot for Shereen to reach out and even a small donation can help ❤️
I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Shereen. Shereen and her husband (a house painter) fled their home early in the war thinking it would only be for 2 days. She lost everything as well as many family members. Her main concern is getting her son, Ahmed, 4 into a kindergarten.
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
One of those days I’m going to be worried I wrote the wrong words. It took a lot for Shereen to reach out and even a small donation can help ❤️
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Yes, the cashier on their feet full-time should be able to afford rent, groceries, and healthcare with their paycheck.
And the custodian. And the fry cook. And the waitress. And and and.
And the custodian. And the fry cook. And the waitress. And and and.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Yes, the cashier on their feet full-time should be able to afford rent, groceries, and healthcare with their paycheck.
And the custodian. And the fry cook. And the waitress. And and and.
And the custodian. And the fry cook. And the waitress. And and and.
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People living in countries with Universal Healthcare don’t envy the US system
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
People living in countries with Universal Healthcare don’t envy the US system
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
They don’t want for profit healthcare
There are some Americans who insist on defending their healthcare system even as it bankrupts (or kills) people for profit…. But most would happily switch systems if they could
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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JFC is this bad. Straight up cash transfer to the shadiest Republican senators and an assault on the rule of law.
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
JFC is this bad. Straight up cash transfer to the shadiest Republican senators and an assault on the rule of law.
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The Immigrant Pantry: Weekly Update
This weekend we got to work making sure as many people as possible were
able to start their week with full pantries and a little more peace of mind.
Dozens of volunteers spent their weekend packing boxes, loading cars, and
delivering food across Memphis.
This weekend we got to work making sure as many people as possible were
able to start their week with full pantries and a little more peace of mind.
Dozens of volunteers spent their weekend packing boxes, loading cars, and
delivering food across Memphis.
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Immigrant Pantry: Weekly Update
This weekend we got to work making sure as many people as possible were
able to start their week with full pantries and a little more peace of mind.
Dozens of volunteers spent their weekend packing boxes, loading cars, and
delivering food across Memphis.
This weekend we got to work making sure as many people as possible were
able to start their week with full pantries and a little more peace of mind.
Dozens of volunteers spent their weekend packing boxes, loading cars, and
delivering food across Memphis.
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Let’s be clear that delay does have costs. But if we are willing to bear the shutdown costs we should be willing to bear the delay costs!
It’s not too late to call. @ezralevin.bsky.social and @bkindivisible.bsky.social have been calling for Schumer to go. We can also call for Sens to force delay.
It’s not too late to call. @ezralevin.bsky.social and @bkindivisible.bsky.social have been calling for Schumer to go. We can also call for Sens to force delay.
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Let’s be clear that delay does have costs. But if we are willing to bear the shutdown costs we should be willing to bear the delay costs!
It’s not too late to call. @ezralevin.bsky.social and @bkindivisible.bsky.social have been calling for Schumer to go. We can also call for Sens to force delay.
It’s not too late to call. @ezralevin.bsky.social and @bkindivisible.bsky.social have been calling for Schumer to go. We can also call for Sens to force delay.
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Murphy and people like @vanhollen.senate.gov can buck their colleagues — pull a Rand Paul/Tuberville and force this bill to take all week.
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Murphy and people like @vanhollen.senate.gov can buck their colleagues — pull a Rand Paul/Tuberville and force this bill to take all week.
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Look, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social is great and I’m not going to let people slam him.
He fought. He can’t stop 4 of his colleagues from flipping, he doesn’t have that power.
And the delay isn’t without cost. It would extend the shutdown and probably not change much.
But that ”probably” matters.
He fought. He can’t stop 4 of his colleagues from flipping, he doesn’t have that power.
And the delay isn’t without cost. It would extend the shutdown and probably not change much.
But that ”probably” matters.
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Look, @chrismurphyct.bsky.social is great and I’m not going to let people slam him.
He fought. He can’t stop 4 of his colleagues from flipping, he doesn’t have that power.
And the delay isn’t without cost. It would extend the shutdown and probably not change much.
But that ”probably” matters.
He fought. He can’t stop 4 of his colleagues from flipping, he doesn’t have that power.
And the delay isn’t without cost. It would extend the shutdown and probably not change much.
But that ”probably” matters.
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It takes just one senator to deny unanimous consent. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @blumenthal.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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That video above is great. But delaying the bill until Friday or Saturday would give voters time to pressure cavers like Rosen, King and Cortez Masto.
Really fighting at this point means being willing to piss off your colleagues.
Really fighting at this point means being willing to piss off your colleagues.
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
That video above is great. But delaying the bill until Friday or Saturday would give voters time to pressure cavers like Rosen, King and Cortez Masto.
Really fighting at this point means being willing to piss off your colleagues.
Really fighting at this point means being willing to piss off your colleagues.
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Sean Duffy’s been telling us for months that we have a critical shortage of air traffic controllers in this country which is causing serious safety issues in air travel, then Trump comes out today & calls them a bunch of traitors if they took a day off & encourages them to quit.
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Sean Duffy’s been telling us for months that we have a critical shortage of air traffic controllers in this country which is causing serious safety issues in air travel, then Trump comes out today & calls them a bunch of traitors if they took a day off & encourages them to quit.
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Tapper: Angus King said standing up to Donald Trump didn't work.
Sanders: Maybe Angus didn't notice the elections on Tuesday. I thought that they worked pretty well.
Sanders: Maybe Angus didn't notice the elections on Tuesday. I thought that they worked pretty well.
November 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Tapper: Angus King said standing up to Donald Trump didn't work.
Sanders: Maybe Angus didn't notice the elections on Tuesday. I thought that they worked pretty well.
Sanders: Maybe Angus didn't notice the elections on Tuesday. I thought that they worked pretty well.
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Friendly reminder that most SNAP recipients are working one or more jobs and still not making enough to reliably put food on the table.
November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Friendly reminder that most SNAP recipients are working one or more jobs and still not making enough to reliably put food on the table.
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This.
Rubio burned down USAID, then strutted through the ashes like a frat boy at a funeral. 🌪️ While the Caribbean drowns and the dead pile up, he calls it “reform.” 💀 It’s vanity, not vision. 🩸
State Department touts foreign assistance during Hurricane Melissa without USAID
Hurricane Melissa marked the first major test for the federal agency now tasked with responding to global disasters.
abcnews.go.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This.
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A friend just got back from Chicago and gave me this.
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A friend just got back from Chicago and gave me this.
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I had the chance to visit La Colaborativa in Chelsea today — where staff and community partners are on the front lines helping families put food on the table while the federal government abandons them.
I’m proud to be leading the fight to protect SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable residents.
I’m proud to be leading the fight to protect SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable residents.
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I had the chance to visit La Colaborativa in Chelsea today — where staff and community partners are on the front lines helping families put food on the table while the federal government abandons them.
I’m proud to be leading the fight to protect SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable residents.
I’m proud to be leading the fight to protect SNAP benefits for our most vulnerable residents.