Karen Franklin, PhD
@karenfranklin.bsky.social
Forensic psychologist, San Francisco Bay. Former journalist + criminal investigator. #PsychLaw
www.karenfranklin.com
www.karenfranklin.com
Pinned
I found this on the wall in a university math building, and I think it may be the best logics problem ever written.
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We Can’t Forget People Experiencing Incarceration in Our Fight for Readers’ Rights: Book Censorship News, September 19, 2025
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We Can't Forget People Experiencing Incarceration in Our Fight for Readers' Rights: Book Censorship News, September 19, 2025
The state of book bans and censorship in American prisons. Where and how advocates can change this rampant First Amendment violation.
bookriot.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We Can’t Forget People Experiencing Incarceration in Our Fight for Readers’ Rights: Book Censorship News, September 19, 2025
bookriot.com/books-to-pri...
bookriot.com/books-to-pri...
TN appeals court upholds shaken baby conviction despite recantation by medical experts who'd testified at trial
Via @propublica.org
www.propublica.org/article/tenn...
Via @propublica.org
www.propublica.org/article/tenn...
Appeals Court Upholds Shaken Baby Conviction Despite Medical Examiner Recanting Testimony
Dissenting from the court’s majority, one judge sounded the alarm about ignoring recanted forensic testimony, saying the medical examiner’s reversal “calls into doubt the foundation of the trial.”
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
TN appeals court upholds shaken baby conviction despite recantation by medical experts who'd testified at trial
Via @propublica.org
www.propublica.org/article/tenn...
Via @propublica.org
www.propublica.org/article/tenn...
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"Our government is embarking on a totally unprovoked military assault and regime change operations in Latin America."
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"Our government is embarking on a totally unprovoked military assault and regime change operations in Latin America."
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On Tuesday, Americans sent Democrats a resounding message.
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
On Tuesday, Americans sent Democrats a resounding message.
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
How Berkeley started the modern sanctuary movement www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/05/s...
How Berkeley started the modern sanctuary movement
Berkeley made history as a sanctuary city during Vietnam. And five Berkeley churches founded East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, setting off a national movement.
www.berkeleyside.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
How Berkeley started the modern sanctuary movement www.berkeleyside.org/2025/11/05/s...
Not subtle.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Not subtle.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Her husband told her that detainees at Broadview had to get up at 5am to get in line for one bathroom. He often peed himself. One time he had to wait until 2pm to use the bathroom. You could only use the bathroom once a day. He said the agents would beat you if you used the bathroom on yourself.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Her husband told her that detainees at Broadview had to get up at 5am to get in line for one bathroom. He often peed himself. One time he had to wait until 2pm to use the bathroom. You could only use the bathroom once a day. He said the agents would beat you if you used the bathroom on yourself.
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In an unsigned order on Thursday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to require U.S. passports to list travelers' assigned sex at birth.
Actress and activist Laverne Cox responds to the blatantly anti-trans policy.
Actress and activist Laverne Cox responds to the blatantly anti-trans policy.
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In an unsigned order on Thursday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to require U.S. passports to list travelers' assigned sex at birth.
Actress and activist Laverne Cox responds to the blatantly anti-trans policy.
Actress and activist Laverne Cox responds to the blatantly anti-trans policy.
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Long live sandwich guy!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Jurors Find Sandwich Hurler Not Guilty of Assault
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Long live sandwich guy!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Slaughtering dozens of babies is Israel's definition of a cease-fire?!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Slaughtering dozens of babies is Israel's definition of a cease-fire?!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
MUST READ! The Christian Nationalist puppet master running the show --
NEW: From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russ Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term.
Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”
@andykroll.bsky.social w/ @newyorker.com
Vought has consolidated power to an extent that insiders say they feel like “he is the commander in chief.”
@andykroll.bsky.social w/ @newyorker.com
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
MUST READ! The Christian Nationalist puppet master running the show --
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Many of the 90 bodies of Palestinians returned to Gaza by Israeli authorities under the ceasefire deal showed signs of torture and execution, including blindfolds, cuffed hands and bullet wounds in the head, according to doctors.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
October 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Many of the 90 bodies of Palestinians returned to Gaza by Israeli authorities under the ceasefire deal showed signs of torture and execution, including blindfolds, cuffed hands and bullet wounds in the head, according to doctors.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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is it not weird that every day there’s a new video of anonymous masked men having the time of their lives beating/shooting/disappearing people and the dem response from the top down is “republicans want to double your health insurance premiums”
October 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
is it not weird that every day there’s a new video of anonymous masked men having the time of their lives beating/shooting/disappearing people and the dem response from the top down is “republicans want to double your health insurance premiums”
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Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Just sat through the most revolting movie I've seen in forever. Reassuring that at least a few critics weren't blind to the over-the-top misogyny and racism of "One Battle After Another"; I recommend this thoughtful critique by @brookeobie.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/blackgir...
open.substack.com/pub/blackgir...
One Fetish After Another: PTA Exploits Black Women and Averts Revolution
Paul Thomas Anderson's action flick leaves much to be desired.
open.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Just sat through the most revolting movie I've seen in forever. Reassuring that at least a few critics weren't blind to the over-the-top misogyny and racism of "One Battle After Another"; I recommend this thoughtful critique by @brookeobie.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/blackgir...
open.substack.com/pub/blackgir...
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His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
October 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”
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BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
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Here’s my cliff notes summary of Pete Hegseth’s big military address today
September 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Here’s my cliff notes summary of Pete Hegseth’s big military address today
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my latest is expanding on the observation that your view of the politics of opposition to the administration depend largely on your view of the election (gift link)
Opinion | Trump Has No Mandate to Destroy America
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
my latest is expanding on the observation that your view of the politics of opposition to the administration depend largely on your view of the election (gift link)
I sure hope this isn't what the secret-agenda meeting of all military generals is about!
U.S. Military Officials Are Reportedly Drawing Up Plans to Attack Venezuela
NBC News: U.S. Military Officials Drawing Up Plans to Attack Venezuela
NBC News reports that U.S. military officials are drawing up options to possibly launch drone strikes inside Venezuela.
www.democracynow.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I sure hope this isn't what the secret-agenda meeting of all military generals is about!