There is mass slaughter going on in Darfur – right now. Hundreds killed by the RSF in al-Fashir. 460 executed in one hospital alone. Across Sudan more than 150,000 are dead and 12 million displaced. Killing, rape, and starvation abound. The U.S. must use all leverage to stop the killing. Right now.

“These are people who did everything by the book, paid taxes, had no criminal records, opened businesses and contributed to their communities...now they have become collateral damage in this cruel, unjust and inhumane political game.”

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From @iowastartingline.com: "The Ames clinic was the only Planned Parenthood facility in the state providing abortion procedures. After it closes, the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City will become the only abortion clinic left in the state."

Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...

We’re so scared to say we should be for Medicare for All. Donald Trump goes up there and says, “I want to conquer Greenland.” And our consultants say, “You can’t be for Medicare for All—that’s too radical.” Conquering Greenland isn’t radical?

Mexico has ditched its judicial selection process, based on experience and exams, for popular elections – a radical exercise in democracy.

Now El Chapo’s lawyer is running to be a criminal court judge in Sinaloa

Mary Beth Sheridan reports from Ciudad Juárez

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She’s out!! They have released Ozturk from ICE custody!

Today, our client Rümeysa Öztürk was released on bail from ICE detention in Louisiana, and she will return to New England to continue her studies.

📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro

Souter knew what was coming. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyxa... (cc @pattonoswalt.bsky.social)

Pope Leo XIV being a White Sox fan is an example faith as belief without evidence.

“Nearly half of those who reported voting for Trump in 2024 said they now either regret their decision or have mixed feelings about it. About 40 percent of all respondents said they plan to support a Democratic, Independent, or non-MAGA candidate in the future.”

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I hope you can locate Ricardo Prada Vásquez--

"An Immigrant Held in U.S. Custody ‘Simply Disappeared.’
The Venezuelan man did not appear on a list of people sent to a prison in El Salvador, and his family and friends had no idea of his whereabouts."

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No surprise here — we knew this was coming. Now that our election's done, Canada is likely to roll out something similar.

But wow! ... "EU's Von der Leyen announces 500 mln euro package to lure top researchers to Europe" www.reuters.com/science/eus-...

States should be in this business, too, and Illinois already is. Pritzker going whole hog on “we’re safe for scientists, and the more neon your hair is, the larger your grant” is going to eliminate all budget problems for the next 20 years if done unabashedly.

Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.

No one has heard from you in 45 days.

As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.

Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.

No one has heard from you in 43 days.

As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.

I was scheduled to give a talk on Palestine at a student conference at @notredame.bsky.social. The University rescinded my talk a week in advance citing an extremely flimsy excuse. It is truly disgusting. Attached is the letter I received and my reply, link below...

After nearly three decades, a Minnesota summer camp for kids with HIV/AIDS is closing and up for sale... because retroviral drugs are so effective that there aren't enough campers.

Science works, y'all.

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