Nazgol Ghandnoosh
@nazgolg.bsky.social
Director of Research at The Sentencing Project. Her own views, e.g., every prison is a policy failure.
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Given she just signed off on federal occupation in DC, Bowser was not going to win anyways 🤷🏾♀️
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Given she just signed off on federal occupation in DC, Bowser was not going to win anyways 🤷🏾♀️
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces she will not seek a fourth term
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That’s a real sentence
BREAKING Jair Bolsonaro, convicted of attempting a military coup and the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, is ordered today to begin his 27-year sentence
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Bolsonaro out of appeals; will start 27-year sentence for coup attempt
The former Brazilian president will begin his sentence in a specially prepared cell at federal police headquarters in Brasília.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
That’s a real sentence
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A fine night for the guy who said Trump was in the Epstein files to return to the White House and sup with the Grifter-in-Chief and an autocratic murderer—and MBS, too.
Elon Musk returns to the White House at dinner for Saudi crown prince on.ft.com/4a6pYwi
Elon Musk returns to the White House at dinner for Saudi crown prince
Billionaire’s appearance at black-tie event for Mohammed bin Salman signals improving relations with Donald Trump
on.ft.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A fine night for the guy who said Trump was in the Epstein files to return to the White House and sup with the Grifter-in-Chief and an autocratic murderer—and MBS, too.
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Calvin Duncan, a former prisoner who was wrongly incarcerated for nearly 30 years, wins Orleans clerk of court race
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Calvin Duncan, a former prisoner who was wrongly incarcerated for nearly 30 years, wins Orleans clerk of court race
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
He ran as someone who struggled for years to retrieve his own case records in his bid to prove his innocence
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Here’s last night’s story about felony murder – a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone – as well as a certain Minnesota law regarding slippery pigs. youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco
Felony Murder: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Here’s last night’s story about felony murder – a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone – as well as a certain Minnesota law regarding slippery pigs. youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco
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Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Under Schumer's leadership, eight Democrats (Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Hassan, Kaine, King, Rosen, & Shaheen) joined the Republicans in moving forward a bill to reopen the government without ACA subsidies—Dems' stated key aim—or any other real concessions from the status before the shutdown.
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Help me with this logic — we’ve given them everything so now they definitely will come talk to us about the thing they already said they definitely won’t vote for??
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
Hassan: With the government reopening shortly, Republicans now finally have to come to the table. Or make no mistake, Americans will remember who stood in the way.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Help me with this logic — we’ve given them everything so now they definitely will come talk to us about the thing they already said they definitely won’t vote for??
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.
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Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
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It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
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Yeah, I'm sorry, but you do not keep the government shut for more than a month and then NOT get a deal on the main item you have been messaging on without completely shifting the blame dynamic.
Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.
Tentative Senate deal to end shutdown, multiple sources tell me & @frankthorp.bsky.social:
—CR through Jan 30
—Approps minibus
—Fully funds SNAP
—Reverses Trump’s shutdown RIFs
—Promise of Senate vote on ACA subsidies by Dec second week (details/outcome uncertain)
—Led by King/Shaheen/Hassan
—CR through Jan 30
—Approps minibus
—Fully funds SNAP
—Reverses Trump’s shutdown RIFs
—Promise of Senate vote on ACA subsidies by Dec second week (details/outcome uncertain)
—Led by King/Shaheen/Hassan
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Yeah, I'm sorry, but you do not keep the government shut for more than a month and then NOT get a deal on the main item you have been messaging on without completely shifting the blame dynamic.
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What can policy-oriented social scientists do in this moment?
POTUS has remade the GOP coalition anew in his image. Lines of conflict & opposition coalitions are scrambled. He's taking apart long-standing institutions & conventions, making the future is more fluid than ever in my lifetime....
POTUS has remade the GOP coalition anew in his image. Lines of conflict & opposition coalitions are scrambled. He's taking apart long-standing institutions & conventions, making the future is more fluid than ever in my lifetime....
September 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
What can policy-oriented social scientists do in this moment?
POTUS has remade the GOP coalition anew in his image. Lines of conflict & opposition coalitions are scrambled. He's taking apart long-standing institutions & conventions, making the future is more fluid than ever in my lifetime....
POTUS has remade the GOP coalition anew in his image. Lines of conflict & opposition coalitions are scrambled. He's taking apart long-standing institutions & conventions, making the future is more fluid than ever in my lifetime....
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The drop in gun violence in DC following the Federal deployment starting in mid-August has more or less completely subsided.
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The drop in gun violence in DC following the Federal deployment starting in mid-August has more or less completely subsided.
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Just the face you want to see endorsing your campaign on the eve of the election
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Just the face you want to see endorsing your campaign on the eve of the election
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A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)
Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.
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It’s not clear if he can do something that the federal law says he cannot do.
“It’s not clear that Joe can murder Bob. A 1967 New York law enshrined a tradition that people can be murdered.”
“It’s not clear that Joe can murder Bob. A 1967 New York law enshrined a tradition that people can be murdered.”
It is not clear that Mr. Trump’s image can be featured on a coin. An 1866 law enshrined a tradition that only deceased people could appear on U.S. currency to avoid the appearance that America was a monarchy. Trump admin is planning to do it anyway.
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
Treasury Plans to Mint $1 Commemorative Trump Coin
www.nytimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
It’s not clear if he can do something that the federal law says he cannot do.
“It’s not clear that Joe can murder Bob. A 1967 New York law enshrined a tradition that people can be murdered.”
“It’s not clear that Joe can murder Bob. A 1967 New York law enshrined a tradition that people can be murdered.”
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ABC is a mega donor to Trump—and fired Jimmy Kimmel because Trump’s FCC said to.
Even Ted Cruz agrees that this sets off a slippery slope in censorship.
Senate Democrats are urging him to call on the FCC Chair to testify before Congress.
Our constitutional rights are at stake.
Even Ted Cruz agrees that this sets off a slippery slope in censorship.
Senate Democrats are urging him to call on the FCC Chair to testify before Congress.
Our constitutional rights are at stake.
September 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
ABC is a mega donor to Trump—and fired Jimmy Kimmel because Trump’s FCC said to.
Even Ted Cruz agrees that this sets off a slippery slope in censorship.
Senate Democrats are urging him to call on the FCC Chair to testify before Congress.
Our constitutional rights are at stake.
Even Ted Cruz agrees that this sets off a slippery slope in censorship.
Senate Democrats are urging him to call on the FCC Chair to testify before Congress.
Our constitutional rights are at stake.
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NEW: As UCLA grapples with government demands to reshape campus, the university on Friday released new protest rules — several in sync with Trump demands to crack down on demonstrators — but others that allow activities the White House wants to prohibit www.latimes.com/california/s...
UCLA enacts new campus protest rules, several that mirror Trump’s demands
UCLA released new protest policies Friday that further limit some areas allowed for demonstrations without prior approval. A few new free speech zones are also open. The new policies adhere to some of...
www.latimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
NEW: As UCLA grapples with government demands to reshape campus, the university on Friday released new protest rules — several in sync with Trump demands to crack down on demonstrators — but others that allow activities the White House wants to prohibit www.latimes.com/california/s...
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I was reliably told celebrating political violence was cause for government reprisal and private sector termination.
Ingraham: A Democrat congressional candidate was thrown to the ground by an ICE agent. Good work
September 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I was reliably told celebrating political violence was cause for government reprisal and private sector termination.
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Absolute bullshit. She works for the Opinion page. None of the opinions she expressed are anywhere near out of bounds.
The Post is just a bad joke now. And this country is in a lot of trouble.
The Post is just a bad joke now. And this country is in a lot of trouble.
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
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I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Absolute bullshit. She works for the Opinion page. None of the opinions she expressed are anywhere near out of bounds.
The Post is just a bad joke now. And this country is in a lot of trouble.
The Post is just a bad joke now. And this country is in a lot of trouble.
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Another reporter fired JUST FOR ACCURATELY REPORTING WHAT CHARLIE KIRK SAID.
They want that guy elevated to sainthood not because of what he did but DESPITE it.
This shit is as fixed as wrestling.
They want that guy elevated to sainthood not because of what he did but DESPITE it.
This shit is as fixed as wrestling.
![My only direct reference to Kirk was one post— his own words on record.
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Karen Attiah •@karenattiah.bsky.social • 4d
"Black women do not have the brain processing power to be taken seriously. You have to go steal a white person's slot"
-Charlie Kirk
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My commentary received thoughtful engagement across platforms, support, and virtually no public backlash.
And yet, the Post accused my measured Bluesky posts of being "unacceptable", "gross misconduct" and of endangering the physical safety of colleagues - charges without evidence, which I reject completely as false.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:aq6ucuguuc67yqwu4x4eipro/bafkreicxt436ylyryvuzbxsv27ednzakaatc3srzzpuy75kmuek5a4dyfq@jpeg)
September 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Another reporter fired JUST FOR ACCURATELY REPORTING WHAT CHARLIE KIRK SAID.
They want that guy elevated to sainthood not because of what he did but DESPITE it.
This shit is as fixed as wrestling.
They want that guy elevated to sainthood not because of what he did but DESPITE it.
This shit is as fixed as wrestling.
Ridiculous that we have to have fights like this at this time, but this is progress .
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Hochul, belatedly, does the right thing and endorses Mamdani. Makes Schumer and Jeffries look even more ‘spineless’, to quote Sen. Van Hollen.
Opinion | Kathy Hochul: Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Ridiculous that we have to have fights like this at this time, but this is progress .
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Hochul, belatedly, does the right thing and endorses Mamdani. Makes Schumer and Jeffries look even more ‘spineless’, to quote Sen. Van Hollen.
Opinion | Kathy Hochul: Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Hochul, belatedly, does the right thing and endorses Mamdani. Makes Schumer and Jeffries look even more ‘spineless’, to quote Sen. Van Hollen.