Melanie Chandler
@melaniechandler.bsky.social
law type. middle-ground hunter. reluctant leader. semi-pro napper.
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47 years ago today, dozens of turkeys met their unfortunate demise in a Cincinnati parking lot.
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
47 years ago today, dozens of turkeys met their unfortunate demise in a Cincinnati parking lot.
Thoroughly reprehensible.
#BREAKING: A student intern at Rhode Island Superior Court was briefly taken into custody by ICE this afternoon before a judge intervened, 12 News has learned. Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social and @timwhiteri.bsky.social: ⤵️
RI judge intervenes after ICE mistakenly detains Superior Court intern
A teenager was nearly taken into federal immigration custody in Providence Thursday afternoon before a Superior Court judge intervened, according to the Rhode Island Judiciary.
www.wpri.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Thoroughly reprehensible.
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NEW: ICE has finally released post-shutdown detention data. The latest data reveals that a full 40%(!) of people arrested in the interior and held in ICE detention have no criminal record; no criminal charges or prior convictions. That is up from just 4% when Trump took office.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: ICE has finally released post-shutdown detention data. The latest data reveals that a full 40%(!) of people arrested in the interior and held in ICE detention have no criminal record; no criminal charges or prior convictions. That is up from just 4% when Trump took office.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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man, it sure looks like republicans are using threat of federal government force to try and silence journalists
October 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
man, it sure looks like republicans are using threat of federal government force to try and silence journalists
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This is a lie: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This is a lie: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
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A witness in our case had ICE reject all her documents after using facial rec on her.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A witness in our case had ICE reject all her documents after using facial rec on her.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
For her, tho, it seemed like nothing could make them accept that she has a right to be here.
Either way, a gov policy of not trusting gov-issued docs is going to violate lots of people's rights.
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Dallas Fed services comments are LIT this month
"generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration"
www.dallasfed.org/research/sur...
"generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration"
www.dallasfed.org/research/sur...
![Accommodation
The government shutdown and economic malaise are taking a toll on hotel and travel demand.
Administrative and support services
It feels impossible to predict what the hiring and employment market will be in six months. This year has been the most challenging in 15 years of search and staffing. Candidates have failed background checks. Employers have delayed hiring, candidates have accepted counter offers, others have continued interviewing after accepting a new role. These events used to be uncommon and rare. Now they're happening on a regular basis. Revenue swings month to month are drastic. We are trying to budget and forecast, but it is impossible, and I'm on the edge of laying off an employee now. Business has felt recessionary for over a year—no wonder we knew the jobs numbers were off and kept saying there was no way they were as good as reported, and we were correct. These are very tough times for small and midsized businesses.
The level of uncertainty has increased in the face of higher interest rates and borrowing costs. Layoffs in the energy sector are just now being felt, and the federal shutdown will have a compounding impact.
The government shutdown [is an issue impacting our business].
Most of our customers are federal agencies. If there is a shutdown, our business suffers.
Ambulatory health care services
We are seeing major price escalation resistance.
There are numerous factors affecting our outlook and current performance. A general downturn in the economy and economic outlook coupled with increased layoffs and significant increases in prices for day-to-day commodities have reduced demand for those seeking our pediatric urgent care services. Healthcare fatigue is also a factor post-COVID. Couple that with the frankly baseless guidance that the Department of Health and Human Services is providing, there is also a lot of confusion among potential patients of ours of sound medical judgement.
With continued angst over secured overnight fin…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pnx2fjuannbdpy3337ggthpp/bafkreih4fo3jk7iiambdifeixhnhw7rwyl2bhrplypt27shl6bmvrzgpoa@jpeg)
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Dallas Fed services comments are LIT this month
"generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration"
www.dallasfed.org/research/sur...
"generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration"
www.dallasfed.org/research/sur...
It’s insane to imply let alone to out-and-out proclaim. So easily disproven, how are we still having to talk about it??
For the record, once again, Portland is not burning to the ground. There is no insurrection here - that was on January 6 at the US Capitol.
Trump vows to ‘take care’ of Portland, calls protests ‘insurrection’
The president’s comments Thursday came as he awaits a federal court hearing on his effort to deploy federalized National Guard troops.
www.oregonlive.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It’s insane to imply let alone to out-and-out proclaim. So easily disproven, how are we still having to talk about it??
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*I “rode” an inflatable eagle at NK2; can’t say the city is “on fire” when the protesters are waddling down the road dressed as inflated patriotic eagles and axolotls while carrying 🇺🇸s!
*I “rode” an inflatable eagle at NK2; can’t say the city is “on fire” when the protesters are waddling down the road dressed as inflated patriotic eagles and axolotls while carrying 🇺🇸s!
"There is nothing about an inflatable costume animal that carries political content. It is simply a refusal to engage something menacing on the terms of being menaced.
But that is everything," writes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org in The Situation.
But that is everything," writes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org in The Situation.
The Situation: On Humor
If you are not mocking The Situation, The Situation is dominating you.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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*I “rode” an inflatable eagle at NK2; can’t say the city is “on fire” when the protesters are waddling down the road dressed as inflated patriotic eagles and axolotls while carrying 🇺🇸s!
*I “rode” an inflatable eagle at NK2; can’t say the city is “on fire” when the protesters are waddling down the road dressed as inflated patriotic eagles and axolotls while carrying 🇺🇸s!
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The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
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ok who did this? ☹️
October 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
ok who did this? ☹️
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Soooo...he lied.
The White House is demolishing the entirety of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s $200 million ballroom, a construction project that is far more extensive than he initially let on, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
The White House is demolishing the entirety of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s $200 million ballroom, a construction project that is far more extensive than he initially let on, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
Trump Is Demolishing the White House’s East Wing to Make Way for His Ballroom
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Soooo...he lied.
The White House is demolishing the entirety of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s $200 million ballroom, a construction project that is far more extensive than he initially let on, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
The White House is demolishing the entirety of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s $200 million ballroom, a construction project that is far more extensive than he initially let on, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
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The wildest part about the largest protest in American history is that the president’s response was to post a video literally proving the point of the protest.
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The wildest part about the largest protest in American history is that the president’s response was to post a video literally proving the point of the protest.
Good to know our Governor can quickly work with others to be proactive when the federal government stops working as it should.
The new Governors Public Health Alliance aims to bring together bipartisan support for “improved coordination, faster information sharing, and unified guidance.”
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/or-gov-kotek-joins-15-state-governors-public-health-alliance/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/or-gov-kotek-joins-15-state-governors-public-health-alliance/?cid=bluesky_
‘One step ahead’: Oregon joins new 15-state health alliance
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has joined 14 other state governors in forming the Governors Public Health Alliance to improve coordination, information sharing, and unified guidance in response to public h…
www.koin.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Good to know our Governor can quickly work with others to be proactive when the federal government stops working as it should.
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Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s
Padilla: Do you believe government officials are obligated to follow court orders whether they agree with them or not?
Bondi: I wish you loved your state of California as much as you hate President Trump.
Padilla: I asked a simple yes or no question
Bondi: I wish you loved your state of California as much as you hate President Trump.
Padilla: I asked a simple yes or no question
October 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s
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“Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.”
Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
wapo.st
October 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.”
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Pritzker is also furious: “Should National Governors Association leadership choose to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.”
October 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Pritzker is also furious: “Should National Governors Association leadership choose to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.”
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Trump has shuttered the office responsible for providing oversight of his activities, separate from the ongoing shutdown. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE),
October 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Trump has shuttered the office responsible for providing oversight of his activities, separate from the ongoing shutdown. The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE),
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I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
October 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
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Man is really on the good shit. He woke up and was like “these tunnels are unconstitutional under the 14th amendment because they’re black”
OMB Director Russell Voight says that US DOT will announce that the federal government is "pausing" funding for both Gateway and the Second Avenue Subway because of "unconstitutional DEI principles" -- x.com/russvought/s...
October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Man is really on the good shit. He woke up and was like “these tunnels are unconstitutional under the 14th amendment because they’re black”
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An EO doesn’t commit the US to do anything. It’s freely cancelable by this president or any successor of his and until then only binds his subordinates. The constitution has a treaty ratification process for making binding national commitments—though ofc this president doesn’t respect those either.
President Trump signs an executive order for the US to guarantee the security of Qatar, in the wake of Israel's strike on Doha last month https://cnn.it/46LVmgj
October 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
An EO doesn’t commit the US to do anything. It’s freely cancelable by this president or any successor of his and until then only binds his subordinates. The constitution has a treaty ratification process for making binding national commitments—though ofc this president doesn’t respect those either.