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Our hearts are heavy for the grieving family of Jaime Alanis, who died from injuries sustained during a chaotic raid on Thursday.
We will do everything we can to support them. We continue to work with the hundreds of farm worker families navigating the aftermath of this violent raid.
We will do everything we can to support them. We continue to work with the hundreds of farm worker families navigating the aftermath of this violent raid.
July 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Our hearts are heavy for the grieving family of Jaime Alanis, who died from injuries sustained during a chaotic raid on Thursday.
We will do everything we can to support them. We continue to work with the hundreds of farm worker families navigating the aftermath of this violent raid.
We will do everything we can to support them. We continue to work with the hundreds of farm worker families navigating the aftermath of this violent raid.
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Via @annabjournalist.bsky.social: President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze nearly $7 billion in congressional-approved grants for personnel and afterschool programs means Alabama schools will lose $68 million.
Alabama schools to lose $68 million in federal grants under Trump freeze | Alabama Reflector
President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze nearly $7 billion in congressional-approved grants for personnel and afterschool programs means Alabama schools will lose $68 million for those projects.
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July 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Via @annabjournalist.bsky.social: President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze nearly $7 billion in congressional-approved grants for personnel and afterschool programs means Alabama schools will lose $68 million.
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Editor @brianlyman.bsky.social writes that by embracing President Donald Trump’s many fantasies about the world, U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama are letting a bill dangerous to Alabamians go through with little pushback.
Britt and Tuberville enter Trump’s fantasy world at Alabama’s expense | Alabama Reflector
Alabama's two U.S. senators have fully embraced Donald Trump's world of fantasy and grievance. That will cost our state dearly.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Editor @brianlyman.bsky.social writes that by embracing President Donald Trump’s many fantasies about the world, U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama are letting a bill dangerous to Alabamians go through with little pushback.
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Damn—the Senate parliamentarian has ruled that a LOT of the reconciliation bill requires 60 votes to pass, including a massive assault on federal regulations and several heinous attacks on civil service protections. This effectively guts a big chunk of the bill. www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
June 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Damn—the Senate parliamentarian has ruled that a LOT of the reconciliation bill requires 60 votes to pass, including a massive assault on federal regulations and several heinous attacks on civil service protections. This effectively guts a big chunk of the bill. www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
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“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”
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June 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“family members identified the victim as Narciso Barranco, a father to three sons who are all U.S. Marines”
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Editor @brianlyman.bsky.social writes that Alabama Democrats have to find a strong gubernatorial nominee in 2026 and can’t afford a repeat of 2022, when a weak statewide ticket dragged down many of the party’s legislators.
The Alabama Democratic Party can't afford to write off 2026 | Alabama Reflector
A Democrat is unlikely to be elected governor next year. But without a strong candidate, the party could face a downballot disaster.
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June 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Editor @brianlyman.bsky.social writes that Alabama Democrats have to find a strong gubernatorial nominee in 2026 and can’t afford a repeat of 2022, when a weak statewide ticket dragged down many of the party’s legislators.
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The FBI body slam arrests on the margins Secretary Noem’s press availabilities have unleashed fear among US Senators, who had grown accustomed to remaining free, exercising their right to speak, and enjoying their privilege from arrest. bsky.app/profile/jaco...
Senator Padilla’s office sends me this video of his take-down and detention at Sec. Noem’s press conference in L.A.
June 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The FBI body slam arrests on the margins Secretary Noem’s press availabilities have unleashed fear among US Senators, who had grown accustomed to remaining free, exercising their right to speak, and enjoying their privilege from arrest. bsky.app/profile/jaco...
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The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump's claim that he fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery. https://n.pr/4kSmaSh
Smithsonian board to keep institution 'free from political or partisan influence'
The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump's claim that he fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The Smithsonian has issued a statement supporting Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch following President Trump's claim that he fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery. https://n.pr/4kSmaSh
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Presidents do not have the power to end birthright citizenship — it’s guaranteed by the Constitution.
June 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Presidents do not have the power to end birthright citizenship — it’s guaranteed by the Constitution.
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Republicans, in their vindictive desire to smash California's climate policy, have handed Democrats a tool to tie up Senate floor time indefinitely. From @ddayen.bsky.social prospect.org/politics/202...
Senate Democrats Have Been Handed a Tool to Stop the Big Beautiful Bill
Thanks to a Republican vote to stop California from setting its own auto emissions, Democrats can challenge virtually any Trump administration action, and eat up time on the Senate floor.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Republicans, in their vindictive desire to smash California's climate policy, have handed Democrats a tool to tie up Senate floor time indefinitely. From @ddayen.bsky.social prospect.org/politics/202...
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The singer canceled his summer tour dates and revealed he has a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. It's treatable but tricky to diagnose, doctors say.
Billy Joel cancels tour dates after diagnosis. What to know about the brain condition
The singer canceled his summer tour dates and revealed he has a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. It's treatable but tricky to diagnose, doctors say.
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May 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The singer canceled his summer tour dates and revealed he has a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. It's treatable but tricky to diagnose, doctors say.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court STRIKES DOWN Trump executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block. Another victory for law firms standing up to Trump.
May 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court STRIKES DOWN Trump executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block. Another victory for law firms standing up to Trump.
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May 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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This right here. WATCH and share.
Speaker Pro Tempore: You are to direct your comments to the chair.
Jeffries: You know what's interesting? Every time I come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me. I don't work for you sir. I work for the American people.
Jeffries: You know what's interesting? Every time I come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me. I don't work for you sir. I work for the American people.
May 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This right here. WATCH and share.
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DURBIN: How can we give hope to people across the country who are suffering from so many diseases when our government is cutting back on that research?
RFK Jr: I do not know about any cuts to ALS research
D: I just read them to you!
R: I didn't know about them until you told me about them
RFK Jr: I do not know about any cuts to ALS research
D: I just read them to you!
R: I didn't know about them until you told me about them
May 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
DURBIN: How can we give hope to people across the country who are suffering from so many diseases when our government is cutting back on that research?
RFK Jr: I do not know about any cuts to ALS research
D: I just read them to you!
R: I didn't know about them until you told me about them
RFK Jr: I do not know about any cuts to ALS research
D: I just read them to you!
R: I didn't know about them until you told me about them
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If you are now or know someone who is a lawyer or prospective lawyer, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has sound words of advice. “Right now, we can’t lose the battles we are facing. We need trained and passionate and committed lawyers to fight this fight.” @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If you are now or know someone who is a lawyer or prospective lawyer, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has sound words of advice. “Right now, we can’t lose the battles we are facing. We need trained and passionate and committed lawyers to fight this fight.” @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
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Dr. Hayden is a consummate professional, career librarian, and public servant. I cannot think of anyone in the Trump administration who is fit to address the Librarian of Congress in this way:
May 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Dr. Hayden is a consummate professional, career librarian, and public servant. I cannot think of anyone in the Trump administration who is fit to address the Librarian of Congress in this way:
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Editor @brianlyman.bsky.social writes that Tommy Tuberville could be a formidable candidate for Alabama governor, despite a trail of embarrassments in the U.S. Senate. But he doesn't seem to understand which branch of state government is the most powerful in Alabama. (Hint: it's not the executive.)
Does Tommy Tuberville know what he's getting into? | Alabama Reflector
The state's senior senator says he wants to be the "CEO" of Alabama. He better learn quickly who holds the power in state government.
alabamareflector.com
May 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Editor @brianlyman.bsky.social writes that Tommy Tuberville could be a formidable candidate for Alabama governor, despite a trail of embarrassments in the U.S. Senate. But he doesn't seem to understand which branch of state government is the most powerful in Alabama. (Hint: it's not the executive.)
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Tariffs are taxation without representation. We wrote a whole Declaration of Independence about it. Threw tea in the harbor and everything.
May 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Tariffs are taxation without representation. We wrote a whole Declaration of Independence about it. Threw tea in the harbor and everything.
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Right now newsrooms need to do a better job of incorporating Constitution 101 into their news coverage. And while we're at it, maybe "Schoolhouse Rock" needs to make a comeback... cnn.it/432o0Ii
May 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Right now newsrooms need to do a better job of incorporating Constitution 101 into their news coverage. And while we're at it, maybe "Schoolhouse Rock" needs to make a comeback... cnn.it/432o0Ii
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I may be the only lawyer targeted by Trump willing to speak on camera, but for me it wasn't a choice. All of us have an obligation to speak out against what Trump is doing. All of us have an obligation to fight for democracy. I am fortunate to be a lawyer and to have a platform -- and I will use it.
May 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I may be the only lawyer targeted by Trump willing to speak on camera, but for me it wasn't a choice. All of us have an obligation to speak out against what Trump is doing. All of us have an obligation to fight for democracy. I am fortunate to be a lawyer and to have a platform -- and I will use it.
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BREAKING: Junior Alvarado riding Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby. He led my story today on the impact of immigrant athletes. His dream in Venezuela was to ride the Derby.
Now he’s won it.
www.npr.org/2025/05/03/n...
Now he’s won it.
www.npr.org/2025/05/03/n...
The most exciting two minutes in sports is a show of 'Latino excellence'
Latinos, many from outside the U.S. mainland, have risen in prominence in horseracing, from the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys.
www.npr.org
May 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
BREAKING: Junior Alvarado riding Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby. He led my story today on the impact of immigrant athletes. His dream in Venezuela was to ride the Derby.
Now he’s won it.
www.npr.org/2025/05/03/n...
Now he’s won it.
www.npr.org/2025/05/03/n...
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Wekler: "Don't you need to uphold the Constitution of the United States as president?"
Trump: "I don't know."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump: "I don't know."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump, asked if he has to 'uphold the Constitution,' says, 'I don't know'
Trump said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he’s following lawyers’ advice as he tries to execute rapid deportations, arguing that giving immigrants due process is time-consuming.
www.nbcnews.com
May 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Wekler: "Don't you need to uphold the Constitution of the United States as president?"
Trump: "I don't know."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump: "I don't know."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Oh wow.
Note: This response (below, which is real) to Trump’s tweet depicting himself as pope is from the New York State Catholic Bishops, who represent the collective bishops of the state.
Among them is Cardinal Dolan of NYC, who Trump appointed to his new religious liberty commission this week.
Note: This response (below, which is real) to Trump’s tweet depicting himself as pope is from the New York State Catholic Bishops, who represent the collective bishops of the state.
Among them is Cardinal Dolan of NYC, who Trump appointed to his new religious liberty commission this week.
May 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Oh wow.
Note: This response (below, which is real) to Trump’s tweet depicting himself as pope is from the New York State Catholic Bishops, who represent the collective bishops of the state.
Among them is Cardinal Dolan of NYC, who Trump appointed to his new religious liberty commission this week.
Note: This response (below, which is real) to Trump’s tweet depicting himself as pope is from the New York State Catholic Bishops, who represent the collective bishops of the state.
Among them is Cardinal Dolan of NYC, who Trump appointed to his new religious liberty commission this week.