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The event is in France, “Choose Europe for Science,” after many European nations - including Spain, Germany and France - urged the EU to move quickly to attract scientists and researchers from the U.S.
France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe
France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe
Macron and von der Leyen expected to announce protections for researchers seeking to relocate amid Trump’s crackdown
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The event is in France, “Choose Europe for Science,” after many European nations - including Spain, Germany and France - urged the EU to move quickly to attract scientists and researchers from the U.S.
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Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and President Donald Trump made a “decision to sabotage” the Department of Education’s civil rights functions, the complaint from parents and advocates alleges.
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
Parents Sue Trump Administration for Allegedly Sabotaging Education Department’s Civil Rights Division
The lawsuit claims that decimating the agency’s Office for Civil Rights will leave it unable to address issues of discrimination at school — violating the equal protection clause of the Fifth…
propub.li
March 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and President Donald Trump made a “decision to sabotage” the Department of Education’s civil rights functions, the complaint from parents and advocates alleges.
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social
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Sen. Jeff Merkley said Schumer’s reversal made his own opposition even more of a “hell no.”
“You don’t stop a bully by handing over your lunch money,” Merkley told CNN. “That’s exactly what this House spending bill does.”
“You don’t stop a bully by handing over your lunch money,” Merkley told CNN. “That’s exactly what this House spending bill does.”
Democratic Senator Torches Chuck Schumer for Caving to “Bully” Trump
Senator Jeff Merkley isn’t backing down.
newrepublic.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Sen. Jeff Merkley said Schumer’s reversal made his own opposition even more of a “hell no.”
“You don’t stop a bully by handing over your lunch money,” Merkley told CNN. “That’s exactly what this House spending bill does.”
“You don’t stop a bully by handing over your lunch money,” Merkley told CNN. “That’s exactly what this House spending bill does.”
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…requires a formal declaration of war before it can be invoked.
Historically, the 1798 law was last used to justify the internment of Japanese-American civilians during World War 2.
The Alien Enemies Act could be used to greatly expand Trump’s power to deport people in the U.S. whom Trump has…
Historically, the 1798 law was last used to justify the internment of Japanese-American civilians during World War 2.
The Alien Enemies Act could be used to greatly expand Trump’s power to deport people in the U.S. whom Trump has…
March 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
…requires a formal declaration of war before it can be invoked.
Historically, the 1798 law was last used to justify the internment of Japanese-American civilians during World War 2.
The Alien Enemies Act could be used to greatly expand Trump’s power to deport people in the U.S. whom Trump has…
Historically, the 1798 law was last used to justify the internment of Japanese-American civilians during World War 2.
The Alien Enemies Act could be used to greatly expand Trump’s power to deport people in the U.S. whom Trump has…
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Yesterday, Trump targeted me at a speech be the Department of Justice. If he thinks it will cause me to back down he is wrong. My law firm is currently litigating 46 pro-democracy cases in 21 states, with more to come.
We are not done fighting and we are not done winning.
We are not done fighting and we are not done winning.
March 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yesterday, Trump targeted me at a speech be the Department of Justice. If he thinks it will cause me to back down he is wrong. My law firm is currently litigating 46 pro-democracy cases in 21 states, with more to come.
We are not done fighting and we are not done winning.
We are not done fighting and we are not done winning.
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DOGE/SSA marked this person dead and *removed his savings from his bank account,* cancelled his social security and Medicare. #seattle https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/heres-a-dead-person-on-social-security-in-seattle-with-plenty-to-say/
March 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
DOGE/SSA marked this person dead and *removed his savings from his bank account,* cancelled his social security and Medicare. #seattle https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/heres-a-dead-person-on-social-security-in-seattle-with-plenty-to-say/
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Breaking:
A federal judge just barred the Trump admin from carrying out mass deportations under the 18th century-era Alien Enemies Act that Trump invoked hours ago.
A federal judge just barred the Trump admin from carrying out mass deportations under the 18th century-era Alien Enemies Act that Trump invoked hours ago.
March 15, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Breaking:
A federal judge just barred the Trump admin from carrying out mass deportations under the 18th century-era Alien Enemies Act that Trump invoked hours ago.
A federal judge just barred the Trump admin from carrying out mass deportations under the 18th century-era Alien Enemies Act that Trump invoked hours ago.
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BREAKING: Boasberg is GRANTING the temporary restraining order against the Trump administration in the Alien Enemies Act case…
Boasberg: "I believe that the plaintiffs have sufficiently made out and satisfied the TRO factors ... at this point, they've certainly presented a serious question that this is justiciable ... and that once it's justiciable, they've presented a serious question that it's not legal under the AEA."
March 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
BREAKING: Boasberg is GRANTING the temporary restraining order against the Trump administration in the Alien Enemies Act case…
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As measles cases are surging in Texas, the state’s public health infrastructure is crumbling.
Medical communities in rural Texas, where the measles outbreak is centered, are struggling to meet the needs of patients. An aging infrastructure and a dearth of doctors do not bode well for…
Medical communities in rural Texas, where the measles outbreak is centered, are struggling to meet the needs of patients. An aging infrastructure and a dearth of doctors do not bode well for…
March 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
As measles cases are surging in Texas, the state’s public health infrastructure is crumbling.
Medical communities in rural Texas, where the measles outbreak is centered, are struggling to meet the needs of patients. An aging infrastructure and a dearth of doctors do not bode well for…
Medical communities in rural Texas, where the measles outbreak is centered, are struggling to meet the needs of patients. An aging infrastructure and a dearth of doctors do not bode well for…
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“Some experts warn that restrictions on Canadian electricity exports could lead to higher power bills and more brownouts across the continent, owing to the extremely integrated nature of North America’s power grid.”
Ontario imposes 25% surcharge on electricity exports to U.S.
The province used an Electricity Act regulation to make the policy change, and Premier Doug Ford didn’t rule out cutting off all Ontario power headed south of the border
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Some experts warn that restrictions on Canadian electricity exports could lead to higher power bills and more brownouts across the continent, owing to the extremely integrated nature of North America’s power grid.”
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I know what you’re thinking: We should mirror the United States government based on how this website is run.
March 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I know what you’re thinking: We should mirror the United States government based on how this website is run.
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For Women's History Month, may we all remember and summon the courage of Rachel Carson, who wrote Silent Spring to inform the world what DDT was doing to the songbirds, raptors,and by extension, us. While battling cancer, she stood her ground against savage attacks by the chemical industry...
March 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
For Women's History Month, may we all remember and summon the courage of Rachel Carson, who wrote Silent Spring to inform the world what DDT was doing to the songbirds, raptors,and by extension, us. While battling cancer, she stood her ground against savage attacks by the chemical industry...
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the Dow has now given back all gains made since November 5
March 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
the Dow has now given back all gains made since November 5
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Only in America could a Ketamine-infused South African oligarch call a navy captain, astronaut and sitting US senator "a traitor" for supporting our allies and standing up to Russia...
March 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Only in America could a Ketamine-infused South African oligarch call a navy captain, astronaut and sitting US senator "a traitor" for supporting our allies and standing up to Russia...
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GOP Rep. Don Bacon: "Why is a White House official, that's not even elected, why is that person belittling the Polish foreign minister? It's not appropriate. It's not right. We need more discipline in the White House."
March 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
GOP Rep. Don Bacon: "Why is a White House official, that's not even elected, why is that person belittling the Polish foreign minister? It's not appropriate. It's not right. We need more discipline in the White House."
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Crockett: "Down in Alabama, who's broke. Down in Louisiana, who's broke. I can go through pretty much the entire south and tell you that they're broke and rely on a lot of welfare from the government. To be perfectly honest, it is tax dollars from these big blue states...we're in the find out phase"
February 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Crockett: "Down in Alabama, who's broke. Down in Louisiana, who's broke. I can go through pretty much the entire south and tell you that they're broke and rely on a lot of welfare from the government. To be perfectly honest, it is tax dollars from these big blue states...we're in the find out phase"
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Dark Pence is back.
February 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Dark Pence is back.
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Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.
February 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.
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BREAKING: USAID contractors/aid recipients say Secretary Rubio and USAID leader Peter Marocco should be held in civil contempt for violating a court order to lift spending freeze.
February 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
BREAKING: USAID contractors/aid recipients say Secretary Rubio and USAID leader Peter Marocco should be held in civil contempt for violating a court order to lift spending freeze.
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DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
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Snapshot: Marco Rubio's Appalling Betrayal
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
Snapshot: Marco Rubio's Appalling Betrayal
The American Secretary of State goes to Saudi Arabia to sell out Ukraine
open.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Snapshot: Marco Rubio's Appalling Betrayal
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
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If I were the richest man in the world, this would not be the play
The Richest Man in the World Says We Can't Afford Any More Cures for Cancer talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/nih-a...
NIH and Its Agencies Are Being Smothered
In recent days I have been inundated by reports out of HHS...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If I were the richest man in the world, this would not be the play
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Ethics actually matters.
February 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Ethics actually matters.