Joshua Fauver
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UPDATE: Trump responds.
REPORTER: “There’s a protest leader from Columbia University the administration is moving to deport. You said his arrest could be the 1st of many. How many?”
TRUMP: “We ought to get them all out of the country. They’re troublemakers. They don’t love our country.”
Fascism.
REPORTER: “There’s a protest leader from Columbia University the administration is moving to deport. You said his arrest could be the 1st of many. How many?”
TRUMP: “We ought to get them all out of the country. They’re troublemakers. They don’t love our country.”
Fascism.
March 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
UPDATE: Trump responds.
REPORTER: “There’s a protest leader from Columbia University the administration is moving to deport. You said his arrest could be the 1st of many. How many?”
TRUMP: “We ought to get them all out of the country. They’re troublemakers. They don’t love our country.”
Fascism.
REPORTER: “There’s a protest leader from Columbia University the administration is moving to deport. You said his arrest could be the 1st of many. How many?”
TRUMP: “We ought to get them all out of the country. They’re troublemakers. They don’t love our country.”
Fascism.
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Full story in @thefp.com below
One of the most egregious attacks on constitutional rights in memory.
If the state can disappear US residents, they can disappear US citizens.
First they came for the students…
One of the most egregious attacks on constitutional rights in memory.
If the state can disappear US residents, they can disappear US citizens.
First they came for the students…
The ICE Detention of a Columbia Student Is Just the Beginning
A White House official says that Mahmoud Khalil posed a ‘threat to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.’ And that his case is a blueprint for more arrests.
www.thefp.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Full story in @thefp.com below
One of the most egregious attacks on constitutional rights in memory.
If the state can disappear US residents, they can disappear US citizens.
First they came for the students…
One of the most egregious attacks on constitutional rights in memory.
If the state can disappear US residents, they can disappear US citizens.
First they came for the students…
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NEW: White House says the arrest and deportation of student activist & legal US resident, Mahmoud Khalil, is a blueprint for more.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
March 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
NEW: White House says the arrest and deportation of student activist & legal US resident, Mahmoud Khalil, is a blueprint for more.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
The final line here is chilling. The White House specifically says Khalil was not breaking the law.
No evidence, no due process, no crime. He was just disappeared.
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A President reduced to car salesman is historically degrading.
But there’s something else very revealing in all this: amidst growing protests & collapsing sales, Musk is panicked.
But there’s something else very revealing in all this: amidst growing protests & collapsing sales, Musk is panicked.
holy shit -- Trump was reading from a literal Tesla sales pitch, complete with pricing, during his White House event with Elon Musk. (Andrew Harnik/Getty)
March 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A President reduced to car salesman is historically degrading.
But there’s something else very revealing in all this: amidst growing protests & collapsing sales, Musk is panicked.
But there’s something else very revealing in all this: amidst growing protests & collapsing sales, Musk is panicked.
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People laughed a few days ago when @jamellebouie.net said we might not have flu shots next year, but:
NEWS: The FDA abruptly canceled its upcoming advisory committee meeting to select the strains for next year's flu shot.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.
www.nbcnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
People laughed a few days ago when @jamellebouie.net said we might not have flu shots next year, but:
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Usually when states go to court alleging federal coercion in violation of the 10th Amendment there is not a literal video of the President doing it.
TRUMP: The NCAA has complied immediately. That's good. But I understand Maine -- is the governor of Maine here?
JANET MILLS: Yeah I'm here
TRUMP: Are you not gonna comply?
JM: I'm going to comply with state and federal law
T: You better do it bc you're not gonna get any federal funding at all
JANET MILLS: Yeah I'm here
TRUMP: Are you not gonna comply?
JM: I'm going to comply with state and federal law
T: You better do it bc you're not gonna get any federal funding at all
February 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Usually when states go to court alleging federal coercion in violation of the 10th Amendment there is not a literal video of the President doing it.
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John Fetterman in 2016: “I’m the Bernie candidate! A vote for me is a vote for Bernie’s agenda!! Buy my #FeelTheBern shirt!!!”
John Fetterman in 2025: “Who?”
John Fetterman in 2025: “Who?”
February 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
John Fetterman in 2016: “I’m the Bernie candidate! A vote for me is a vote for Bernie’s agenda!! Buy my #FeelTheBern shirt!!!”
John Fetterman in 2025: “Who?”
John Fetterman in 2025: “Who?”
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Another way to put this:
Musk and his twerps have exposed us to pandemics, broken science, stolen all your data, endangered the U.S. payments system, threatened air traffic control, and cut off HIV medication to 20m people in order to save ::checks notes:: 2/10th of a percent of the federal budget.
Musk and his twerps have exposed us to pandemics, broken science, stolen all your data, endangered the U.S. payments system, threatened air traffic control, and cut off HIV medication to 20m people in order to save ::checks notes:: 2/10th of a percent of the federal budget.
DOGE says it has saved $55 billion in federal spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion of that
DOGE Says It’s Saved $55 Billion, Itemized Data Show Far Less
The federal cost-cutting effort dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency says it has saved $55 billion in federal spending so far, but its website only accounts for $16.6 billion of that.
www.bloomberg.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Another way to put this:
Musk and his twerps have exposed us to pandemics, broken science, stolen all your data, endangered the U.S. payments system, threatened air traffic control, and cut off HIV medication to 20m people in order to save ::checks notes:: 2/10th of a percent of the federal budget.
Musk and his twerps have exposed us to pandemics, broken science, stolen all your data, endangered the U.S. payments system, threatened air traffic control, and cut off HIV medication to 20m people in order to save ::checks notes:: 2/10th of a percent of the federal budget.
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If DOGE is making a simple math error here it is making simple errors elsewhere -- like firing mission critical employees and cutting life-saving programs. There is a reason why government sometimes moves slow, so it doesn't make stupid decisions www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
DOGE Claimed It Saved $8 Billion in One Contract. It Was Actually $8 Million.
The biggest single line item on the website of Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team appears to include an error.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If DOGE is making a simple math error here it is making simple errors elsewhere -- like firing mission critical employees and cutting life-saving programs. There is a reason why government sometimes moves slow, so it doesn't make stupid decisions www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...
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I've noted some of the procedural things Democrats could be doing in Congress, but this point from @edgeofsports.bsky.social's great piece in the Nation deserves emphasis.
This is basic politics, and it's baffling that every Democrat isn't doing it every day.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
This is basic politics, and it's baffling that every Democrat isn't doing it every day.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
February 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I've noted some of the procedural things Democrats could be doing in Congress, but this point from @edgeofsports.bsky.social's great piece in the Nation deserves emphasis.
This is basic politics, and it's baffling that every Democrat isn't doing it every day.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
This is basic politics, and it's baffling that every Democrat isn't doing it every day.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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"we, your representatives, can do nothing and we plan to do nothing" is just not very inspiring, whether it's said by chuck schumer or bernie sanders.1
Bernie Sanders: "The struggle against Trump, the struggle against oligarchy, which is led by Elon Musk ... that's not gonna be won here in Capitol Hill. It's gonna be won by millions of people all over this country standing up and saying, 'we fought and died for democracy.'"
February 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"we, your representatives, can do nothing and we plan to do nothing" is just not very inspiring, whether it's said by chuck schumer or bernie sanders.1
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Accidentally fired the guys running the nuclear program.
Accidentally fired experienced air traffic controllers.
Accidentlly fired the people trying to contain the bird flu....
Accidentally fired...
Accidentally fired experienced air traffic controllers.
Accidentlly fired the people trying to contain the bird flu....
Accidentally fired...
JUST IN: USDA says it accidentally fired several officials working on bird flu.
"We are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters," a spokesperson says.
"We are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters," a spokesperson says.
February 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Accidentally fired the guys running the nuclear program.
Accidentally fired experienced air traffic controllers.
Accidentlly fired the people trying to contain the bird flu....
Accidentally fired...
Accidentally fired experienced air traffic controllers.
Accidentlly fired the people trying to contain the bird flu....
Accidentally fired...
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Sources: Las Vegas Lights sign CM Daouda Peeters from Juventus. DiMarzio 1st.
Peeters, 26, has incredible story.
Big time Belgian youth int'l, but was suddenly paralyzed with peripheral neuropathy. Had to learn how to walk again, how to play.
Returned in 2 years. Incredible 👏
Peeters, 26, has incredible story.
Big time Belgian youth int'l, but was suddenly paralyzed with peripheral neuropathy. Had to learn how to walk again, how to play.
Returned in 2 years. Incredible 👏
February 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Sources: Las Vegas Lights sign CM Daouda Peeters from Juventus. DiMarzio 1st.
Peeters, 26, has incredible story.
Big time Belgian youth int'l, but was suddenly paralyzed with peripheral neuropathy. Had to learn how to walk again, how to play.
Returned in 2 years. Incredible 👏
Peeters, 26, has incredible story.
Big time Belgian youth int'l, but was suddenly paralyzed with peripheral neuropathy. Had to learn how to walk again, how to play.
Returned in 2 years. Incredible 👏
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FC Cincinnati's Chris Albright on working on Acosta exit and Evander arrival at the same time:
“It was hot and heavy there for a little bit, but I’m glad we’re on the other side of it.”
Credits Portland's Grabavoy & Dallas' Zanotta for positive working relationships in talks
“It was hot and heavy there for a little bit, but I’m glad we’re on the other side of it.”
Credits Portland's Grabavoy & Dallas' Zanotta for positive working relationships in talks
February 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
FC Cincinnati's Chris Albright on working on Acosta exit and Evander arrival at the same time:
“It was hot and heavy there for a little bit, but I’m glad we’re on the other side of it.”
Credits Portland's Grabavoy & Dallas' Zanotta for positive working relationships in talks
“It was hot and heavy there for a little bit, but I’m glad we’re on the other side of it.”
Credits Portland's Grabavoy & Dallas' Zanotta for positive working relationships in talks
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This is why you fight these cowards.
The moment you stand up to them, they crumble.
Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.
He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.
The moment you stand up to them, they crumble.
Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.
He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.
a stammering Tom Homan on AOC: "She's the dumbest congresswoman ever elected to Congress."
February 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This is why you fight these cowards.
The moment you stand up to them, they crumble.
Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.
He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.
The moment you stand up to them, they crumble.
Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.
He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He’s got nothing else.
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DOGE in practice: Disabled Army veteran who has 4 kids and did 3 tours overseas is fired from his job at Bronx VA hospital
February 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
DOGE in practice: Disabled Army veteran who has 4 kids and did 3 tours overseas is fired from his job at Bronx VA hospital
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After the Concacaf Champions Cup match between Inter Miami & Sporting KC was delayed from Tues. to Weds. due to weather, Miami's opening MLS match on Saturday has been pushed back from 2:30pm to 7:30pm ET
Miami were set to kick off the 2025 MLS season. Now, it's LAFC - Minnesota
Miami were set to kick off the 2025 MLS season. Now, it's LAFC - Minnesota
February 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
After the Concacaf Champions Cup match between Inter Miami & Sporting KC was delayed from Tues. to Weds. due to weather, Miami's opening MLS match on Saturday has been pushed back from 2:30pm to 7:30pm ET
Miami were set to kick off the 2025 MLS season. Now, it's LAFC - Minnesota
Miami were set to kick off the 2025 MLS season. Now, it's LAFC - Minnesota
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Matt Boldy notched his 15 career three-point game and tied Marian Gaborik for the most by a Minnesota skater before age 24 as the @mnwild extended their point streak against the Blackhawks.
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
January 27, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Matt Boldy notched his 15 career three-point game and tied Marian Gaborik for the most by a Minnesota skater before age 24 as the @mnwild extended their point streak against the Blackhawks.
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
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That's a wrap on a five-game Sunday.
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
January 27, 2025 at 3:53 AM
That's a wrap on a five-game Sunday.
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
#NHLStats: https://media.nhl.com/public/live-updates?date=2025-01-26
Relevant given the news about ETR. MLS is producing a masterclass on how to rúin your league.
(Forgot to post this over here)
1. Kill beat writer network, which provided granular coverage in each market
2. Lay off entire editorial staff that was producing increases in readership before COVID
1. Kill beat writer network, which provided granular coverage in each market
2. Lay off entire editorial staff that was producing increases in readership before COVID
January 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Relevant given the news about ETR. MLS is producing a masterclass on how to rúin your league.
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11. do all of this within a PR/comms culture that makes it as difficult as possible to get players/coaches/execs to speak with what little local press remains
12. Wonder why nobody watches your games
12. Wonder why nobody watches your games
December 14, 2024 at 12:49 AM
11. do all of this within a PR/comms culture that makes it as difficult as possible to get players/coaches/execs to speak with what little local press remains
12. Wonder why nobody watches your games
12. Wonder why nobody watches your games
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7. Kill a bunch of the shoulder programming that was up for free on MLS's YouTube channel & website, including the league's podcast
8. Create zero new shoulder programming for/with Apple
9. Turn the website into 95% marketing
10. Part ways with one of the hosts of the league's podcast
8. Create zero new shoulder programming for/with Apple
9. Turn the website into 95% marketing
10. Part ways with one of the hosts of the league's podcast
December 14, 2024 at 12:49 AM
7. Kill a bunch of the shoulder programming that was up for free on MLS's YouTube channel & website, including the league's podcast
8. Create zero new shoulder programming for/with Apple
9. Turn the website into 95% marketing
10. Part ways with one of the hosts of the league's podcast
8. Create zero new shoulder programming for/with Apple
9. Turn the website into 95% marketing
10. Part ways with one of the hosts of the league's podcast
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5. cram all the games into one five-hour window per week, which limits the ability of fans to watch teams aside from their own
6. Make the biggest investment in a show that is counterprogramming to those games
6. Make the biggest investment in a show that is counterprogramming to those games
December 14, 2024 at 12:49 AM
5. cram all the games into one five-hour window per week, which limits the ability of fans to watch teams aside from their own
6. Make the biggest investment in a show that is counterprogramming to those games
6. Make the biggest investment in a show that is counterprogramming to those games
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3. Kill longform written (The Word) and video (The Movement) series, which provided storytelling/culture building around teams/markets/players/owners/execs
4. Put the games on a streaming service nobody has, which limits fan interest
4. Put the games on a streaming service nobody has, which limits fan interest
December 14, 2024 at 12:48 AM
3. Kill longform written (The Word) and video (The Movement) series, which provided storytelling/culture building around teams/markets/players/owners/execs
4. Put the games on a streaming service nobody has, which limits fan interest
4. Put the games on a streaming service nobody has, which limits fan interest