David Palumbo-Liu
@palumboliu.bsky.social
Professor at Stanford, activist, writer, podcaster (Speaking Out of Place). https://speakingoutofplace.com/ Board of Directors, Truthout. Words in Jacobin, The Nation, Al Jazeera, etc. Book from Haymarket. Views proudly my own.
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It’s up to the People to push the Democrats to the Left, and beyond. This is how bad things have become. Democrats had huge momentum. But no, it’s time to squander everything. Contribute to every progressive candidate you can. Screw the rest. And support independent media.
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Something to be grateful for in US government today:
"A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by US immigration authorities without first giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond."
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"A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by US immigration authorities without first giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond."
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Judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants
District judge in California says detainees who were already living in the US are legally entitled to a bond hearing
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Something to be grateful for in US government today:
"A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by US immigration authorities without first giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond."
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"A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by US immigration authorities without first giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond."
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Tuition equity for undocumented students is good for everyone - The Hill thehill.com/opinion/educ...
November 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Tuition equity for undocumented students is good for everyone - The Hill thehill.com/opinion/educ...
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As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste - The Conversation theconversation.com/as-us-hunger...
As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste
Despite the administration’s claim of streamlining the government to make its operations more efficient, a range of recent federal policies have, in fact, exacerbated food wastage.
theconversation.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
As US hunger rises, Trump administration’s ‘efficiency’ goals cause massive food waste - The Conversation theconversation.com/as-us-hunger...
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Ex-National Guard Major General William Enyart: “This deployment of the National Guard into the cities of America is a misuse of a vital national resource. We are not trained to be law enforcement agencies.”
@billenyart.bsky.social
@billenyart.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Ex-National Guard Major General William Enyart: “This deployment of the National Guard into the cities of America is a misuse of a vital national resource. We are not trained to be law enforcement agencies.”
@billenyart.bsky.social
@billenyart.bsky.social
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As we feast…
It’s not just that prison meals are bland and unappetizing — though they often are.
In lawsuits and news reports, kitchen workers at prisons in Arizona, Oregon, and elsewhere reported seeing boxes of food that were served to prisoners marked: “not for human consumption.”
In lawsuits and news reports, kitchen workers at prisons in Arizona, Oregon, and elsewhere reported seeing boxes of food that were served to prisoners marked: “not for human consumption.”
Prison Food Is a Growing Billion-Dollar Industry. Many Meals Are Inedible.
As private food providers' contracts grow, the meager and moldy portions behind bars have forced some people to eat toothpaste and toilet paper.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
As we feast…
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Even now, thinking about himself
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Even now, thinking about himself
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Dude who took health insurance and food stamps from more Americans than any Speaker in US history wants you to know how tough he's got it.
Mike Johnson: “I haven’t had a vacation day in two years. I haven’t been off in two years, literally.”
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Dude who took health insurance and food stamps from more Americans than any Speaker in US history wants you to know how tough he's got it.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect a year ago today.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
Lebanon: Israel’s attacks continue one year into "ceasefire"
www.nrc.no
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect a year ago today.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
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I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
A Babson College student wanted to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She was deported instead. - The Boston Globe
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
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Scores of community members confronted federal goons and St. Paul police for hours Tuesday morning as federal agents arrested at least one person at a home in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. At least three protestors, one of whom was injured by law enforcement officers, were also detained.
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Scores of community members confronted federal goons and St. Paul police for hours Tuesday morning as federal agents arrested at least one person at a home in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. At least three protestors, one of whom was injured by law enforcement officers, were also detained.
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
nativeorganizing.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
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A video surfaced showing the brutalization of community members by ICE and the St. Paul, Minnesota PD after ICE abducted two of their neighbors. As a result of the chemical munitions and police beatings, eight people, including a journalist, were hospitalized. 11/25/25
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A video surfaced showing the brutalization of community members by ICE and the St. Paul, Minnesota PD after ICE abducted two of their neighbors. As a result of the chemical munitions and police beatings, eight people, including a journalist, were hospitalized. 11/25/25
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6 years ago, as I prepared to host students for Thanksgiving, I received a call informing me Harvard denied me tenure. Before I had a chance to process, it was all public. This year the memory stings more as I watch dear colleagues and friends like @durba.bsky.social experience the same violence.
Why Lorgia García Peña Was Denied Tenure at Harvard
A decision not to retain a beloved Latinx-studies professor raised questions about the university’s commitment to students of color.
www.newyorker.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
6 years ago, as I prepared to host students for Thanksgiving, I received a call informing me Harvard denied me tenure. Before I had a chance to process, it was all public. This year the memory stings more as I watch dear colleagues and friends like @durba.bsky.social experience the same violence.
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As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
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🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT🚨
At LaGuardia Airport, there are several rumored and one confirmed ICE arrest of domestic travelers.
If you are at risk of detention or not sure, exercise caution while traveling. Make a safety plan in case of detention and consult an immigration attorney.
At LaGuardia Airport, there are several rumored and one confirmed ICE arrest of domestic travelers.
If you are at risk of detention or not sure, exercise caution while traveling. Make a safety plan in case of detention and consult an immigration attorney.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT🚨
At LaGuardia Airport, there are several rumored and one confirmed ICE arrest of domestic travelers.
If you are at risk of detention or not sure, exercise caution while traveling. Make a safety plan in case of detention and consult an immigration attorney.
At LaGuardia Airport, there are several rumored and one confirmed ICE arrest of domestic travelers.
If you are at risk of detention or not sure, exercise caution while traveling. Make a safety plan in case of detention and consult an immigration attorney.
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Many of the tax-optimizing schemes have exotic names, usually mixing humour and cynicism, such as the ‘Dutch Sandwich’ [to avoid EU withholding taxes on untaxed profits moved to non-EU tax havens], the ‘Double Irish’ [to avoid US corporate taxation on most non-US profits], /
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Many of the tax-optimizing schemes have exotic names, usually mixing humour and cynicism, such as the ‘Dutch Sandwich’ [to avoid EU withholding taxes on untaxed profits moved to non-EU tax havens], the ‘Double Irish’ [to avoid US corporate taxation on most non-US profits], /
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I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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I feel this in my bones lately.
Fuck it, remove health coverage for ALL elected officials.
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I feel this in my bones lately.
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““We have an unchecked player acting as a hegemon under a leader, Netanyahu, growing stronger by the day,” Mr. Salam told me. “At the same time there’s a new generation across the world that can no longer tolerate Israeli behavior.””
A superb piece:
A superb piece:
The region is adapting to what Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a political scientist in the United Arab Emirates, calls an “imperial Israel,” that will kill enemies anywhere: from Lebanon to Syria, Gaza to Iran, Yemen to Qatar. Pre-emptive Israeli strikes are the new norm.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/w...
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
““We have an unchecked player acting as a hegemon under a leader, Netanyahu, growing stronger by the day,” Mr. Salam told me. “At the same time there’s a new generation across the world that can no longer tolerate Israeli behavior.””
A superb piece:
A superb piece:
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France takes legal action against AliExpress and Joom over childlike sex dolls on.ft.com/4oZhdJ7
France takes legal action against AliExpress and Joom over childlike sex dolls
Commerce minister calls for end to ‘digital wild west’ as Shein awaits ruling on three-month French ban
on.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
France takes legal action against AliExpress and Joom over childlike sex dolls on.ft.com/4oZhdJ7
Schrecker explains the central role education plays in creating a public culture and in maintaining democracy. We talk about the value of the humanities, the importance of autonomous forms of education, the pro-Palestinian encampments, and the phenomenon of mass protests like #NoKingsDay
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Schrecker explains the central role education plays in creating a public culture and in maintaining democracy. We talk about the value of the humanities, the importance of autonomous forms of education, the pro-Palestinian encampments, and the phenomenon of mass protests like #NoKingsDay
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wow
“There were no cervical cancer cases diagnosed in women aged <25 years in 2021 – the first time that this has occurred in data going back to 1982. This remarkable achievement is almost certainly due to the impact of HPV vaccination.” From report.cervicalcancercontrol.org.au
#vaccinationsaveslives
#vaccinationsaveslives
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
wow
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If it saves lives, Republicans oppose it.
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
If it saves lives, Republicans oppose it.
Notice countries where Israel does better. What do they have in common?
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Notice countries where Israel does better. What do they have in common?