jlo
@jasonloswald.bsky.social
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—Plato
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Stories. Games. Thinking. Sanity.
—Plato
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Stories. Games. Thinking. Sanity.
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jlo
@jasonloswald.bsky.social
· May 8
The distance between what is said, and what is known to be true, has become an abyss. Of all the things at risk, the loss of an objective reality is perhaps the most dangerous.
Reiner, Trump wrote on Truth Social, was killed “due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known and sometimes referred to as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS.”
Trump baselessly says Rob Reiner died because he was anti-Trump, politicizing the director's killing
Trump's comments were at odds with the reaction from many other conservatives, who expressed condolences for Reiner and his family.
www.nbcnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reiner, Trump wrote on Truth Social, was killed “due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known and sometimes referred to as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS.”
The… administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events… “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,”
apnews.com/article/amer...
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Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public imag...
apnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The… administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events… “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,”
apnews.com/article/amer...
apnews.com/article/amer...
Kisha James… shared the story of how the National Day of Mourning first began… Her grandfather, an Aquinnah Wampanoag man named Frank B. (Wamsutta) James was invited to speak at a commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival in Plymouth.
Organizers at National Day of Mourning in Plymouth push back on conventional Thanksgiving narratives - The Boston Globe
It was the 56th year of the demonstration in Plymouth.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Kisha James… shared the story of how the National Day of Mourning first began… Her grandfather, an Aquinnah Wampanoag man named Frank B. (Wamsutta) James was invited to speak at a commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival in Plymouth.
The Washington Post’s editorial board has jumped to the defense of [the] $300 million ballroom in its latest op-ed for the newspaper.
Jeff Bezos is the owner of the Post and the CEO of Amazon, one of the tech giants that has contributed funds toward Trump’s ballroom…
Jeff Bezos is the owner of the Post and the CEO of Amazon, one of the tech giants that has contributed funds toward Trump’s ballroom…
Bezos’s Washington Post jumps to the defense of Trump’s new ballroom
The newspaper’s editorial board argued in an op-ed that other presidents have also left their mark on the White House
www.independent.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Washington Post’s editorial board has jumped to the defense of [the] $300 million ballroom in its latest op-ed for the newspaper.
Jeff Bezos is the owner of the Post and the CEO of Amazon, one of the tech giants that has contributed funds toward Trump’s ballroom…
Jeff Bezos is the owner of the Post and the CEO of Amazon, one of the tech giants that has contributed funds toward Trump’s ballroom…
…the… administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits… flowing into November. [SNAP] helps about 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries.
“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the USDA notice says. “…We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats.”
“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the USDA notice says. “…We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats.”
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1, raising stakes for families nationwide - The Boston Globe
The new notice comes after President Trump's administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through the SNAP program flowing into November.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
…the… administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits… flowing into November. [SNAP] helps about 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries.
“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the USDA notice says. “…We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats.”
“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” the USDA notice says. “…We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats.”
Attorneys for Jones wrote… a potential sale of InfoWars to The Onion would “confuse Jones’s listeners and ultimately destroy Jones’s very message"
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’s bid to set aside $1.4 billion verdict
The Supreme Court rejected a bid by conspiracy theorist and Infowars founder Alex Jones to set aside the historic $1.4 billion jury verdict against him for defaming families of victims of the Sandy Ho...
www.washingtonpost.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Attorneys for Jones wrote… a potential sale of InfoWars to The Onion would “confuse Jones’s listeners and ultimately destroy Jones’s very message"
"Do people realize that this is happening to this population of vulnerable students?… [If] there's no staff, who the heck is going to administer this program? That's the absurdity of this," (the source), who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution
Special education staff decimated after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources
The nation’s special education services have been significantly damaged after Fridays’s mass layoffs within the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"Do people realize that this is happening to this population of vulnerable students?… [If] there's no staff, who the heck is going to administer this program? That's the absurdity of this," (the source), who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution
The American Federation of Government Employees… sent a cease and desist letter, and also filed a lawsuit against the Education Department over the political statement issued in staff email responses.
thehill.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The American Federation of Government Employees… sent a cease and desist letter, and also filed a lawsuit against the Education Department over the political statement issued in staff email responses.
“Very close,” the note read. “We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.”
Shortly afterward, Trump did indeed post to Truth Social
Shortly afterward, Trump did indeed post to Truth Social
How a Photographer Caught President Trump’s Note from Secretary Rubio
An AP news photographer captured the remarkable moment President Donald Trump was passed a note by Secretary of State Marco Rubio informing him peace in
petapixel.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
“Very close,” the note read. “We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.”
Shortly afterward, Trump did indeed post to Truth Social
Shortly afterward, Trump did indeed post to Truth Social
Florida state [Rep. Steele] filed a bill… that threatens state funding to public universities and colleges if they do not rename… roads after [the] conservative activist
Kirk was from Illinois. Graduated… wait, no, dropped out of an Illinois college.
He also, quite famously, devalued education.
Kirk was from Illinois. Graduated… wait, no, dropped out of an Illinois college.
He also, quite famously, devalued education.
thehill.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Florida state [Rep. Steele] filed a bill… that threatens state funding to public universities and colleges if they do not rename… roads after [the] conservative activist
Kirk was from Illinois. Graduated… wait, no, dropped out of an Illinois college.
He also, quite famously, devalued education.
Kirk was from Illinois. Graduated… wait, no, dropped out of an Illinois college.
He also, quite famously, devalued education.
A continued and direct assault on free speech
Donald Trump issues ultimatum to American flag burners
The president has signed an executive order that says burning the American flag will result in one year of imprisonment.
www.newsweek.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A continued and direct assault on free speech
The reimbursement… potentially exposes… Florida to being forced to unwind operations… for a second time…
The judge’s injunction… was put on hold [because] the state-run facility didn’t need to undergo a federally required environmental impact study because Florida had yet to receive federal money…
The judge’s injunction… was put on hold [because] the state-run facility didn’t need to undergo a federally required environmental impact study because Florida had yet to receive federal money…
Feds approve Florida for a $608 million 'Alligator Alcatraz' reimbursement
Federal officials have confirmed Florida's approval for a $608 million reimbursement for building and running an immigration detention center in the Everglades. The U.S.
apnews.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The reimbursement… potentially exposes… Florida to being forced to unwind operations… for a second time…
The judge’s injunction… was put on hold [because] the state-run facility didn’t need to undergo a federally required environmental impact study because Florida had yet to receive federal money…
The judge’s injunction… was put on hold [because] the state-run facility didn’t need to undergo a federally required environmental impact study because Florida had yet to receive federal money…
I can’t believe a) people are reporting on this and b) a guy who is making almost $14m this year and almost $400m just from playing football in his career can’t make some time to visit Ireland on his own.
Also, maybe it says something about him that he hasn’t.
Also, maybe it says something about him that he hasn’t.
Irked in Ireland: Rodgers put off by travel plans
Aaron Rodgers said if he had had his way, the Steelers would have traveled for Sunday's game in Ireland much earlier in the week.
www.espn.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I can’t believe a) people are reporting on this and b) a guy who is making almost $14m this year and almost $400m just from playing football in his career can’t make some time to visit Ireland on his own.
Also, maybe it says something about him that he hasn’t.
Also, maybe it says something about him that he hasn’t.
The researchers were told that unless scientific journals had already returned proofs — the final step in the academic publication process — the studies would be subject to a new review process…
The order to reevaluate all manuscripts came from political appointees…
The order to reevaluate all manuscripts came from political appointees…
EPA tells scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say
Staff from the EPA’s Office of Water were summoned to a town hall meeting this week and told to pause the publication of most research, pending a review.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The researchers were told that unless scientific journals had already returned proofs — the final step in the academic publication process — the studies would be subject to a new review process…
The order to reevaluate all manuscripts came from political appointees…
The order to reevaluate all manuscripts came from political appointees…
The [DOE] said it will throw out all Freedom of Information Act requests sent to the agency before October 1, 2024 unless the requester proactively emails… This will result in the improper closure of likely thousands of… requests…“an underhanded attempt to close out as many… requests as possible.”
Trump Administration Outlines Plan to Throw Out an Agency's FOIA Requests En Masse
The Department of Energy said it will close FOIA requests from last year unless the requester emails the agency to say they are still interested. Experts say it's an "attempt to close out as many FOIA...
www.404media.co
August 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The [DOE] said it will throw out all Freedom of Information Act requests sent to the agency before October 1, 2024 unless the requester proactively emails… This will result in the improper closure of likely thousands of… requests…“an underhanded attempt to close out as many… requests as possible.”
…two private schools in Dallas have awarded more than $7m in… contracts to their board members… at least seven private schools across Texas have issued personal loans, often reaching $100,000 or more, to their school leaders under terms that are often hidden from public view.
Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...
www.propublica.org
August 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
…two private schools in Dallas have awarded more than $7m in… contracts to their board members… at least seven private schools across Texas have issued personal loans, often reaching $100,000 or more, to their school leaders under terms that are often hidden from public view.
A coward’s argument:
Circuit Judge Karen Henderson said the non-profit groups "lack a cause of action to press their claims"… the court was not addressing the question of whether [the freeze] violated the… Constitution by infringing on the spending power of Congress.
Circuit Judge Karen Henderson said the non-profit groups "lack a cause of action to press their claims"… the court was not addressing the question of whether [the freeze] violated the… Constitution by infringing on the spending power of Congress.
Trump wins appeal over freeze on foreign aid payments
A federal appeals court on Wednesday lifted an injunction that required the U.S. State Department to continue making foreign aid payments, handing a victory to President Donald Trump.
www.reuters.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A coward’s argument:
Circuit Judge Karen Henderson said the non-profit groups "lack a cause of action to press their claims"… the court was not addressing the question of whether [the freeze] violated the… Constitution by infringing on the spending power of Congress.
Circuit Judge Karen Henderson said the non-profit groups "lack a cause of action to press their claims"… the court was not addressing the question of whether [the freeze] violated the… Constitution by infringing on the spending power of Congress.
Violent crime fell 26% in the first 7 months of 2025 and overall crime dropped 7%… gun violence remains an issue… the third-highest gun homicide rate among [large] US cities.
[The President] has raised the prospect of stripping the city of its local autonomy and… possible full federal takeover.
[The President] has raised the prospect of stripping the city of its local autonomy and… possible full federal takeover.
Trump escalates crime rhetoric ahead of Washington crackdown announcement
President Donald Trump has spent days escalating his rhetoric on crime in Washington, calling the U.S. capital "totally out of control" and ordering a federal law enforcement surge ahead of a press conference to outline a sweeping crackdown.
www.reuters.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Violent crime fell 26% in the first 7 months of 2025 and overall crime dropped 7%… gun violence remains an issue… the third-highest gun homicide rate among [large] US cities.
[The President] has raised the prospect of stripping the city of its local autonomy and… possible full federal takeover.
[The President] has raised the prospect of stripping the city of its local autonomy and… possible full federal takeover.
The [contraceptives] were destined for clinics in the poorest countries in Africa…the U.S. government… decided to burn the supplies, at a cost to the government of more than $160,000 in transport and incineration fees.
“Women are going to die because they’ve not had access to those contraceptives.”
“Women are going to die because they’ve not had access to those contraceptives.”
As Trump Administration Plans to Burn Contraceptives, Europeans Are Alarmed
www.nytimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The [contraceptives] were destined for clinics in the poorest countries in Africa…the U.S. government… decided to burn the supplies, at a cost to the government of more than $160,000 in transport and incineration fees.
“Women are going to die because they’ve not had access to those contraceptives.”
“Women are going to die because they’ve not had access to those contraceptives.”
“We cannot allow these rogue legislators to avoid their constitutional responsibilities."
…
But the warrants apply only within the state and are based on House rules, not criminal law.
The cognitive dissonance here is pretty spectacular, and that is completely ignoring the content.
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But the warrants apply only within the state and are based on House rules, not criminal law.
The cognitive dissonance here is pretty spectacular, and that is completely ignoring the content.
Senator Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled over redistricting vote
The FBI will help Texas track down Democratic state lawmakers who left the state as part of a collective effort to thwart state Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts, Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“We cannot allow these rogue legislators to avoid their constitutional responsibilities."
…
But the warrants apply only within the state and are based on House rules, not criminal law.
The cognitive dissonance here is pretty spectacular, and that is completely ignoring the content.
…
But the warrants apply only within the state and are based on House rules, not criminal law.
The cognitive dissonance here is pretty spectacular, and that is completely ignoring the content.
A coach for youth baseball in Manhattan says a group of ICE agents approached members of his team while they were practicing in Riverside Park.
…six ICE officers walked through the Upper West Side park…they approached the kids and started asking questions.
…six ICE officers walked through the Upper West Side park…they approached the kids and started asking questions.
Youth baseball coach intervenes after ICE agents in NYC approach members of his team during practice
A coach for youth baseball in Manhattan says a group of ICE agents approached members of his team while they were practicing in Riverside Park.
abc7ny.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A coach for youth baseball in Manhattan says a group of ICE agents approached members of his team while they were practicing in Riverside Park.
…six ICE officers walked through the Upper West Side park…they approached the kids and started asking questions.
…six ICE officers walked through the Upper West Side park…they approached the kids and started asking questions.
The decisions were the latest moves… to undo cases already concluded by the agency… The CFPB last month exited its corporate monitorship of Bank of America from a 2023 settlement and in May canceled a settlement with Toyota… over allegations of pushing car buyers into unwanted product bundles.
US consumer watchdog scraps $95 million 'illegal fees' settlement with Navy Federal Credit Union
The top U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance this week canceled a $95 million settlement reached last year with Navy Federal Credit Union, a lender officials in the prior administration had accused of illegally charging surprise overdraft fees, according to an order published on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
July 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The decisions were the latest moves… to undo cases already concluded by the agency… The CFPB last month exited its corporate monitorship of Bank of America from a 2023 settlement and in May canceled a settlement with Toyota… over allegations of pushing car buyers into unwanted product bundles.
There’s so much going on here…
“A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new… political party should be created, Musk declared… ‘Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.’”
I shudder to think what else people on X would “vote” for.
“A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new… political party should be created, Musk declared… ‘Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.’”
I shudder to think what else people on X would “vote” for.
Musk announces forming of 'America Party' in further break from Trump
The announcement from Musk comes a day after Trump signed a tax-cut and spending bill into law, which the billionaire had fiercely opposed.
www.reuters.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
There’s so much going on here…
“A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new… political party should be created, Musk declared… ‘Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.’”
I shudder to think what else people on X would “vote” for.
“A day after asking his followers on his X platform whether a new… political party should be created, Musk declared… ‘Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.’”
I shudder to think what else people on X would “vote” for.
“Our worst nightmare is that weather forecast offices will be so understaffed that there will be needless loss of life,” wrote five former NWS directors from both Democratic and Republican administrations in an open letter on May 2.
The National Weather Service Is Understaffed and Facing Huge Cuts—That Could Cost Lives
Weather experts warn that staff cuts at the National Weather Service that have been made by the Trump administration are a danger to public safety as tornadoes, hurricanes and heat loom this spring an...
www.scientificamerican.com
July 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“Our worst nightmare is that weather forecast offices will be so understaffed that there will be needless loss of life,” wrote five former NWS directors from both Democratic and Republican administrations in an open letter on May 2.
Protesters who grabbed the face shields… would later “commit acts to obstruct, impede, and interfere with law enforcement officers.”
The… shields… are “perfect for workers exposed to impact, chemical splash, and airborne debris,” Honeywell, which manufactures the shields, says on its website.
The… shields… are “perfect for workers exposed to impact, chemical splash, and airborne debris,” Honeywell, which manufactures the shields, says on its website.
Man indicted for distributing face shields at L.A. immigration protest
The face shields, which guard against irritants and debris, were handed out to demonstrators protesting the Trump administration’s immigration raids.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Protesters who grabbed the face shields… would later “commit acts to obstruct, impede, and interfere with law enforcement officers.”
The… shields… are “perfect for workers exposed to impact, chemical splash, and airborne debris,” Honeywell, which manufactures the shields, says on its website.
The… shields… are “perfect for workers exposed to impact, chemical splash, and airborne debris,” Honeywell, which manufactures the shields, says on its website.