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SCOTUS rules that they cannot order someone’s release from a foreign prison but they can order the government make every effort. Trump then engages in half-assed fake negotiations, which fail. lawlessness, constitutional collapse continue without crossing the arbitrary red line of ignoring SCOTUS
April 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
SCOTUS rules that they cannot order someone’s release from a foreign prison but they can order the government make every effort. Trump then engages in half-assed fake negotiations, which fail. lawlessness, constitutional collapse continue without crossing the arbitrary red line of ignoring SCOTUS
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JUST IN: Musk's DOGE team can access government data for now, appeals court rules reut.rs/3XNjc7X
April 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
JUST IN: Musk's DOGE team can access government data for now, appeals court rules reut.rs/3XNjc7X
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Cloture has met the 60 votes to pass in the senate with the help of at least 9 Democrats: Schumer, Fetterman, Hassan, Cortez Masto, Durbin, Gillibrand, Shaheen, Schatz, and Peters.
They sold out our country to Trump and Elon. They're traitors to democracy.
They sold out our country to Trump and Elon. They're traitors to democracy.
March 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Cloture has met the 60 votes to pass in the senate with the help of at least 9 Democrats: Schumer, Fetterman, Hassan, Cortez Masto, Durbin, Gillibrand, Shaheen, Schatz, and Peters.
They sold out our country to Trump and Elon. They're traitors to democracy.
They sold out our country to Trump and Elon. They're traitors to democracy.
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URGENT: Call your US Senators: Ron Wyden at 202-224-5244 and Jeff Merkley 202-224-3763 to demand a NO vote Cloture and a NO on the Continuing Resolution and ask them to urge their colleagues to do the same. It's time to stand firm even if it means a shutdown.
March 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
URGENT: Call your US Senators: Ron Wyden at 202-224-5244 and Jeff Merkley 202-224-3763 to demand a NO vote Cloture and a NO on the Continuing Resolution and ask them to urge their colleagues to do the same. It's time to stand firm even if it means a shutdown.
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Republicans snuck a provision into the rule for the CR that would preemptively surrender congressional authority to block tariffs.
When House Republicans vote for this rule today, they will also be voting to support Trump's tariffs and all the resulting damage to the US economy
When House Republicans vote for this rule today, they will also be voting to support Trump's tariffs and all the resulting damage to the US economy
March 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Republicans snuck a provision into the rule for the CR that would preemptively surrender congressional authority to block tariffs.
When House Republicans vote for this rule today, they will also be voting to support Trump's tariffs and all the resulting damage to the US economy
When House Republicans vote for this rule today, they will also be voting to support Trump's tariffs and all the resulting damage to the US economy
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NOW: “IF THEY DON’T DROP IT, SHUT IT DOWN!”
The halls of the TN leg full of protestors after Watson & Lamberth’s cruel bill to block undocumented kids from going to school passes house sub 5-3
They want it to overturn Plyler at SCOTUS
(H/t @odessakellytn )
The halls of the TN leg full of protestors after Watson & Lamberth’s cruel bill to block undocumented kids from going to school passes house sub 5-3
They want it to overturn Plyler at SCOTUS
(H/t @odessakellytn )
March 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NOW: “IF THEY DON’T DROP IT, SHUT IT DOWN!”
The halls of the TN leg full of protestors after Watson & Lamberth’s cruel bill to block undocumented kids from going to school passes house sub 5-3
They want it to overturn Plyler at SCOTUS
(H/t @odessakellytn )
The halls of the TN leg full of protestors after Watson & Lamberth’s cruel bill to block undocumented kids from going to school passes house sub 5-3
They want it to overturn Plyler at SCOTUS
(H/t @odessakellytn )
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FEMA has canceled firefighter training amid uncertainty over Trump cuts.
The agency is evaluating “programs and spending to ensure alignment” with Trump admin priorities.
All in-person National Fire Academy courses are canceled effective immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
The agency is evaluating “programs and spending to ensure alignment” with Trump admin priorities.
All in-person National Fire Academy courses are canceled effective immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
FEMA cancels firefighter training amid uncertainty over Trump cuts
FEMA said it was canceling National Fire Academy courses as it ensures its programs and budget fit Trump administration priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
FEMA has canceled firefighter training amid uncertainty over Trump cuts.
The agency is evaluating “programs and spending to ensure alignment” with Trump admin priorities.
All in-person National Fire Academy courses are canceled effective immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
The agency is evaluating “programs and spending to ensure alignment” with Trump admin priorities.
All in-person National Fire Academy courses are canceled effective immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Here are some nice mushrooms
March 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Here are some nice mushrooms
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laura gillen, a long island democrat like suozzi (who unseated a republican incumbent in november), is on IG proudly posting about her vote to censure al green. she, too, is getting lit the fuck up: www.instagram.com/p/DG3pke0ulI...
March 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
laura gillen, a long island democrat like suozzi (who unseated a republican incumbent in november), is on IG proudly posting about her vote to censure al green. she, too, is getting lit the fuck up: www.instagram.com/p/DG3pke0ulI...
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Our guy in DC says his recent, raucous town halls were "Portland staged and practiced histrionics," with "professionally written questions." Just keep insulting us, Cliff. We're listening. Everyone's listening.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJo...
Congressman Bentz Speaks: Town Hall Takeaways
YouTube video by Congressman Cliff Bentz
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Our guy in DC says his recent, raucous town halls were "Portland staged and practiced histrionics," with "professionally written questions." Just keep insulting us, Cliff. We're listening. Everyone's listening.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJo...
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All politics is local
Go community, now
Go community, now
Arizona AG Kris Mayes, New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will begin holding Community Impact Hearings — a national series of townhalls "to hear from the public about the impact of federal firings and DOGE funding freezes across the country."
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
February 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
All politics is local
Go community, now
Go community, now
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PLEASE call your congressman today and tell him to vote NO on the GOP budget proposal. Ours is GOP-enabler Cliff Bentz: 541-776-4646 and 202-225-6730
February 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
PLEASE call your congressman today and tell him to vote NO on the GOP budget proposal. Ours is GOP-enabler Cliff Bentz: 541-776-4646 and 202-225-6730
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Fucking cowards.
You know what this means, of course. SHOW UP AT THEIR OFFICES!!!!
THEY WORK FOR YOU. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
THEY WORK FOR YOU. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts
A number of Republican lawmakers faced significant pushback in their home districts over Trump and Elon Musk's slashing of the federal government.
www.nbcnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Fucking cowards.
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The US Supreme Court is set to consider an Ohio woman's claim that she was denied a promotion and demoted because she is straight in a case that could make it easier for people from 'majority backgrounds,' such as white or heterosexual, to pursue workplace discrimination claims reut.rs/43et0LU
Straight woman's 'reverse' discrimination case goes to US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider an Ohio woman's claim that she was denied a promotion and demoted because she is straight in a case that could make it easier for people from "majority backgrounds," such as white or heterosexual people, to pursue workplace discrimination claims.
reut.rs
February 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The US Supreme Court is set to consider an Ohio woman's claim that she was denied a promotion and demoted because she is straight in a case that could make it easier for people from 'majority backgrounds,' such as white or heterosexual, to pursue workplace discrimination claims reut.rs/43et0LU
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This will be a very hard fight, but it's worth it, because people matter.
We owe it to our family members who rely on Medicaid and SNAP. We owe it to our friends. We owe it to our neighbors. We owe it to the people we'll never meet.
We owe it to our family members who rely on Medicaid and SNAP. We owe it to our friends. We owe it to our neighbors. We owe it to the people we'll never meet.
February 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This will be a very hard fight, but it's worth it, because people matter.
We owe it to our family members who rely on Medicaid and SNAP. We owe it to our friends. We owe it to our neighbors. We owe it to the people we'll never meet.
We owe it to our family members who rely on Medicaid and SNAP. We owe it to our friends. We owe it to our neighbors. We owe it to the people we'll never meet.
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To me, a Nazi salute means, "I want to murder your family." There can be no irony about it: It puts deep anger and hatred in my heart to see it done and I will never forgive anyone who justifies or minimizes it.
February 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
To me, a Nazi salute means, "I want to murder your family." There can be no irony about it: It puts deep anger and hatred in my heart to see it done and I will never forgive anyone who justifies or minimizes it.
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February 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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UPDATE: This request has been docketed at SCOTUS (24A790), and a response has been requested. It is due on 2 p.m. Wednesday.
NEW: On Sunday, Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris warned the U.S. Supreme Court of “an unprecedented assault on the separation of powers“ that demanded “immediate relief.”
She was not referring to Trump & Musk's efforts to defund programs and shut down entire agencies.
Tonight, at Law Dork —>
She was not referring to Trump & Musk's efforts to defund programs and shut down entire agencies.
Tonight, at Law Dork —>
Trump admin goes to SCOTUS to fight for right to fire protected agency head
The head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel cites legal protections against removal. Also: Trump's efforts to control culture. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
www.lawdork.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
UPDATE: This request has been docketed at SCOTUS (24A790), and a response has been requested. It is due on 2 p.m. Wednesday.
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Last year, we reported on creative ways people are making a difference for the environment in their local communities in a six-part newsletter called "Tiny Nature Triumphs."
Here’s a roundup of the stories we shared:
Here’s a roundup of the stories we shared:
6 Creative Ways People Are Preserving Nature—And You Can Too
Read a roundup of stories about creative ways people are preserving and protecting nature from our “Tiny Nature Triumphs” newsletter.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Last year, we reported on creative ways people are making a difference for the environment in their local communities in a six-part newsletter called "Tiny Nature Triumphs."
Here’s a roundup of the stories we shared:
Here’s a roundup of the stories we shared:
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As many of you know, I'm absolutely in love with the genus #Schlumbergera, and today, my all-time favorite yellow/orange clone is in bloom. I had to take it outside for a picture in natural light.
'Amazon Sunset'
#cactus #houseplants #flowers
'Amazon Sunset'
#cactus #houseplants #flowers
February 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
As many of you know, I'm absolutely in love with the genus #Schlumbergera, and today, my all-time favorite yellow/orange clone is in bloom. I had to take it outside for a picture in natural light.
'Amazon Sunset'
#cactus #houseplants #flowers
'Amazon Sunset'
#cactus #houseplants #flowers
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BREAKING: The Army on Friday eliminated earlier medical-record privacy protections it said applied to trans troops & paused any "medical procedures."
The Army did so going into a long weekend and right before a hearing is to begin Tuesday morning in a challenge to Trump's anti-trans military EO.
The Army did so going into a long weekend and right before a hearing is to begin Tuesday morning in a challenge to Trump's anti-trans military EO.
NEWS: DOJ filed notice that, dated today, the Army updated its guidance.
The Army "DELETED" a provision protected service members from being searched for through medical records.
The Army changed the continuation of care language for current service members to a "pause" on "medical procedures."
The Army "DELETED" a provision protected service members from being searched for through medical records.
The Army changed the continuation of care language for current service members to a "pause" on "medical procedures."
![3.C.1.A.5. [DELETED].
3.C.1.A.6. (U) [CHANGE TO READ] PAUSE ON MEDICAL CARE. AS DIRECTED BY PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER AND SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM, ALL UNSCHEDULED, SCHEDULED, OR PLANNED MEDICAL PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH AFFIRMING OR FACILITATING A GENDER TRANSITION FOR SERVICE MEMBERS
ARE PAUSED. THIS INCLUDES UNSCHEDULED, SCHEDULED, OR PLANNED GENITAL
RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY ASSOCIATED WITH GENDER TRANSITION, GENDER AFFIRMING SURGERY, SEX REASSIGNMENT SURGERY, OR NEWLY INITIATED GENDER-AFFIRMING HORMONE THERAPY.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreicsamxzp6sbkqb43nyctgd24txmxupm4nlmzsys25cytxabgiirbu@jpeg)
February 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
BREAKING: The Army on Friday eliminated earlier medical-record privacy protections it said applied to trans troops & paused any "medical procedures."
The Army did so going into a long weekend and right before a hearing is to begin Tuesday morning in a challenge to Trump's anti-trans military EO.
The Army did so going into a long weekend and right before a hearing is to begin Tuesday morning in a challenge to Trump's anti-trans military EO.
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NEW — In an alarming email last night reviewed by me, Coast Guard members learned that 1,135 members' direct deposit account routing information was compromised due to a data breach from unauthorized access.
It was only discovered because an officer “reported anomalous activity” on their account.
It was only discovered because an officer “reported anomalous activity” on their account.
February 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NEW — In an alarming email last night reviewed by me, Coast Guard members learned that 1,135 members' direct deposit account routing information was compromised due to a data breach from unauthorized access.
It was only discovered because an officer “reported anomalous activity” on their account.
It was only discovered because an officer “reported anomalous activity” on their account.